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Volume 125 • Issue 51 • Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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Luminaries to light up Christmas Eve

Local police are Santa Helpers this week as they collect and box up toys for delivery to needy children for Christmas. From left, KMPD Chief Melvin Proctor, Santa, Ptl. David Warlick, administrative secretary Marty Blanton and Det. Sgt. Lisa Proctor.

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Making Christmas merry ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Luminaries will glow on Christmas Eve from 5:30 p.m. until midnight at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Santa will get a helping hand from the Kings Mountain Police Department this Christmas week to make the holidays merrier for many Kings Mountain area children with hundreds of toys do-

nated by the community piling up in the KMPD training room. “We are all Santa elves thanks to the generosity of this community,� said Sgt. Lisa Proctor, who has chaired the event 12 years.

Police will be doing some lastminute shopping with money donated

by caring citizens for school clothes for needy children and by Christmas Eve all the packages will be ready for kids to open on Christmas morning.

A former KMPD D.A.R.E officer, Sgt. Proctor said she met former students in the program when she visited See SANTA ELVES, 7A

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Over 6,000 luminaries will be lighted on Christmas Eve at Mountain Rest Cemetery, a tradition that began over 10 years ago in Kings Mountain.

Volunteers are needed to set up the luminaries on the graves beginning at 2:30 p.m.Tuesday. Candles are set in holders and then lit as dark falls over the cityowned cemetery.

Mayor pro tem Mike Butler and Public Works Director Rickey Putnam are organizers for this year's display. “Last year the luminary display attracted over 12,000 visitors to see this special Christmas event," said Butler, Ward 2 city commissioner.

Traffic at the cemetery

will be monitored by the Kings Mountain Police Department to keep the vehicle traffic moving. Traffic will be routed on King Street into the cemetery at the East King Street entrance.

Groups or individuals who wish to help set up lights should contact Rickey Putnam at 704-734-0735 or Mike Butler at 704-4731809.

The luminary display is a feature of the “Home for Christmas- Kings Mountain� celebration that began with the Children's Christmas Tree Lighting in November and continues into the New Year with the downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show. Kings See LUMINARIES, 7A

Storm water fee approved 6-1 ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

Your February bills from the city will reflect the $2.50 storm water utility fee to inside-city residential customers and $2.50/2000 feet of impervious surface to inside-city commercial and industrial customers which city council passed Tuesday night by vote of 6-1.

Ward V councilman Rick Moore pushed for commissioners to take a look at the fees again and vote next month but his motion died for lack of a second. Coun-

cilman Keith Miller's motion not to delay passing the ordinance because of state and federal mandates passed.

Moore said that paying a $2.50 fee may not be hard for some homeowners but that businesses could be hit for as much as $200 a month. “That will put a strain on them and also on struggling churches," he said, adding that waiting another month to take action would have time for input from citizens and the city time to look at other ways to save money “instead of taxing our citizens and businesses.� “I have looked at all the possibilities to avoid these fees which we feel are fair but we are mandated to establish a storm water utility See FEE, 7A

Butler elected mayor pro tem ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

It was a night of kind remarks by and for all officials, many of whom received standing ovations from the packed house.

Kings Mountain City Council swore in three members Tuesday, and the new face was At-large commissioner Curtis Pressley.

He took the oath from Judge Ali B. Paksoy Jr. as members of his family watched and his wife held the Bible.

Ward 2 councilman Tommy Hawkins and Ward 3 councilman Mike Butler, both of whom voters returned to city hall for another term of four years, took the oaths, their wives holding the Bible and friends of the Hawkins family joining them for the ceremony.

City councilmen Curtis Pressley, Tommy Hawkins and Mike Butler, left to right, take the oath of office from Judge Ali B. Paksoy Jr, in a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at city hall.

Butler was elected by his fellow councilmen as mayor pro tem.

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Dr. Moses Neuman offered prayer to open the traditional service.

Mayor Rick Murphrey presided at two meetings: one was for unfinished busi-

ness by the prior board which included Dean Spears See COUNCIL, 7A

Murphrey humbled by park designation ELIZABETH STEWART lib.kmherald@gmail.com

The Children’s Park at the Jake Early Sports Complex was named in honor of Mayor Rick Murphrey by Kings Mountain City Council last Tuesday night. “A lot of hard work and planning by you and volunteers in 2001 went into completing this park and a formal dedication will be held in the Spring, and appropriate signage will designate the park as the Mayor Rick Murphrey Children’s Park,� said mayor pro tem Rodney Gordon presenting a framed resolution.

A tribute to the mayor included a slideshow of pictures accompanied by music See MURPHREY, 7A

The Children’s Park on Cleveland Avenue is now the Mayor Rick Murphrey Children’s Park.

Rodney Gordon, right, mayor pro tem, makes the presentation to Murphrey, left, as the council at its last official business of the old administration also honored the mayor with an appreciation plaque for over 20 years service to the city. Back row, Councilmen Tommy Hawkins, Howard Shipp, Dean Spears, Mike Butler, Rick Moore and Keith Miller.

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Home is where you hang your hats DAVE BLANTON dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Don’t ask how many, because Dub Blalock lost count a long time ago.

They come from minor league baseball teams and paving companies, the Amish Country and famous bars, tourist shops in South Africa and car dealerships three counties over.

Hats, hats and more hats.

Blalock’s cap collection has grown so large that they cover the walls of his large two-car garage on Dixon School Rd. Plus, he keeps a dozen or so more “signature� caps completely out of the elements in a rec room upstairs.

In many ways, the retired brick mason’s collection reflects his interests. He loves NASCAR and the late legend, Dale Earnhardt.

Correspondingly, he owns about 25 caps related to The Intimidator and other racing icons like Larry McReynolds and Sterling Martin.

The Kings Mountain native and his wife Carolyn love taking cruises, and he’s devoted a section of one his garage walls to caps from cruises they’ve taken together. “There’s a lot of stories up there,� Blalock said, pointing broadly to his garage walls.

He’s also a big sports fan in general – he’s on the board of directors of the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame. He loves golf and Kings Mountain and ACC sports, especially the North Carolina Tar Heels.

They’re all categorized neatly on his walls – rows and rows and rows of caps from many U.S. Opens and the handful of ACC teams and pro baseball teams that are his favorites.

Dub Blalock has so many hats they cover the walls of his two-car garage.

Blalock, 75, admits that many of the items in his large collection were given to him by friends, family and business associates who know he can’t say no to a cap ‌ and will keep it forever.

He’s got hats emblazoned with the Krispy Kreme logo, a Bass Pro Shops cap, one from the Reese’s candy people, a green St. Patrick’s Day-themed Clemson University cap and one that appears to represent a French rugby team. One of the hats on his wall is from the minor league baseball team his son played for the 1990s, the

Statesville Owls.

One day about 25 years ago Blalock had a heart attack on the golf course. “The next thing I know I was in a helicopter on my way to Charlotte,� he said, remembering the day clearly.

It didn’t take long for the pilot of that helicopter to deliver a Charlotte Memorial Hospital cap personally to Blalock’s door as he was recovering.

That was in the early days of his cap collecting, when he really didn’t know how big it would

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grow. “I worked in homebuilding – that’s how it started,� he said. “The people I did business with would give me a cap and I’d hold onto it.�

A cursory estimate brings the number of caps Blalock owns to more than 1,200. When he built a new house about seven years ago, the collection moved with him.

So what’s Blalock’s everyday cap, the one he throws on to run an errand or go fishing?

An emerald green Cheers cap, from the popular TV show and fa-

mous Boston bar, which he picked up while on a detour to visit Cooperstown some years back. Of course, he’s got a couple of hats from the Baseball Hall of Fame, too.

Both Blalocks have a flair for collecting. They share a collection of more than 100 nutcrackers of different styles, and Carolyn keeps a room filled with Teddy Bears.

As far as his cap collection goes, Blalock says it continues to grow all the time. “I got five last week,� he said recently with a laugh.

CC school board swears in members HONORED FOR SERVICE – City commissioner Dean Spears, left, is presented a plaque and a watch from the city for long service on city council. Mayor Rick Murphrey makes the presentation.

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Grover's Kathy Falls is joined by her husband and children during Monday night's swearing-in ceremony for new and returning school board members.

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I want to take some time to wish my best friend, my soulmate, and most of all my beautiful wife Denise Cobb a happy anniversary.

It will be four years on December 21st that I gave my heart and all the love I could ever give anyone to you Denise. But, after four of the most amazing, greatest years I have ever had with you, I realize now that my heart and love grows more and more for you each and every day.

I know we have had a very stressful year, but with our strength and our faith in each other, and especially in our savior Jesus Christ, we have and will overcome anything we face. Babe you are the most amazing woman I have ever known. I am so thankful and honored to be your husband. I know no marriage is perfect, but ours is as close as it gets. We know it’s that way because we are best friends first and would rather spend time together than with anyone else, and also because we put God in the center of our marriage.

Babe, I really love us praying together each night, I also like being in our great church on Sundays together. These things are so special.

Thanks babe for loving me when I didn’t love myself. Denise, words could never express how much I love you with all my heart. Babe you could look in all the world and you could never find a love as true as mine.

You are an amazing wife, a great mom, and a super na-na. You mean so much to so many people. I look so forward to our future together, we will be in our house at the lake in a few weeks. No matter what we face in our future together, I have no doubt that all our dreams and hopes we have will come true. I will see to that.

Our faith in Christ will see us through all things. I promise babe to make our life together better day by day.

Denise you are my rock and, thank God, my wife. Thanks for the most amazing four years of my life.

I Love you, Pete

Newly elected Cleveland County Schools Board of Education members Donnie Thurman and Danny Blanton were sworn in Monday night before a room packed with supporters and school system employees.

Kathy Falls and Phillip Glover, who won re-election in the November election, also took their oaths in the ceremony.

The board also moved to re-elect Jack Hamrick as chairman and Shearra Miller as

vice-chairwoman.

Thurman and Blanton replace George Litton and Dale Oliver.

In regular business, the board was presented with school calendars for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 by the school system’s executive director of human resources Jennifer Wampler. No action was taken on the calendars, which will be reviewed by board members, school personnel and the community.

in observance of Christmas and will re-open with regular hours on Thursday, Dec. 26

in observance of New Years Day and will re-open with regular hours on Thursday, Jan. 2

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â– LIFESTYLES

Moore, Davis united in marriage Dilling, Mohn wed Oct. 26 Bethany Baptist Church in Grover was the setting November 16 for the 3 p.m. wedding uniting Erin Elizabeth Moore and Ryan Timothy Davis.

Rev. Robbie Moore, uncle of the bride, officiated the ceremony for which Sherry Young, pianist, and Mrs. Andrea Moore, cousin of the bride, and Ms. Amanda Jones, aunt of the bride, presented the nuptial music.

The bride’s parents gave her in marriage.

The bride wore a strapless Fit and Flare gown designed of white organza and featuring a crystal and pearlappliqued bodice and drop waist full of ruffles. The fingertip veil was accented with crystals and pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink roses, calla lilies and orchids.

Celisa Bolch of Kings Mountain was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Sarah Lunn of Shelby and Laura Brown of Kings Mountain.

Bridal attendants wore knee-length, pleated black dresses enhanced by sheer sleeves and carried a mixed bouquet of aqua flowers.

Aubree Best was flower girl and Master Austin Stewart was ring bearer.

The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Michael Davis and Master Eric Davis, brothers of the bridegroom. Ushers were Andrew Moore and Master Daniel Moore, brothers of the bride.

Bill and Frances Alexander, great grandparents of the bride, hosted the recep-

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Timothy Davis (Erin Elizabeth Moore) tion after the ceremony at First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Kings Mountain.

The bridegroom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner on Nov. 15 in the Stained Glass Room of First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

Greg and Anissa Moore of Kings Mountain are parents of the bride who is a 2011 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and a cosmetology student at Cleveland Community College. She is the granddaughter of Anne Jones and Bruce

and Heidi Jones of Kings Mountain and the late Robert and Alberta Moore of Kings Mountain.

The bridegroom is the son of Timothy and Vanessa Davis of Kings Mountain and grandson of the late John and Estelle Beam and Elizabeth C. Davis. He is a 2007 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and is employed at Curtis Wright in Shelby.

The newlyweds have returned from a trip to Daytona Beach, Florida and are residing in Shelby.

VETERANS TREE – Joyce Kale, left, and DeAnn Burton stand at the Veterans Christmas tree at the American Legion decorated by Mrs. Burton.

Mrs. Kale is chairman of the project listing veterans’ names with proceeds benefiting local hospitalized veterans.

Marylee Hoyle Dilling and Joseph Paul Mohn were united in marriage on October 26th, 2013, at five o’clock in the evening. The traditional ceremony was held at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain with the Reverend Rex Gibbs officiating. A reception with dinner and dancing was hosted by the bride’s parents at Cleveland Country Club in Shelby.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas Dilling of Kings Mountain. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Hudson Hoyle, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Dilling, Jr., all of Kings Mountain. Marylee is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School. She was a National Merit scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her BS in biology and Romance languages. Marylee received her MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA and completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She joined Western Connecticut Medical Group and now practices internal medicine and pediatrics in Ridgefield, CT. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vincent Mohn, Jr. of Danbury, CT. He is the grandson of Mr. Paul D. Meskill, Sr. and the late Mrs. Meskill of Ocean City, MD, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Sr. of Palm Coast, FL. Joseph graduated from Immaculate High School in Danbury, CT. He earned his BS in accountancy from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. There he ran cross-country and indoor and outdoor track, serving as captain his senior year. Joseph was an associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Philadelphia, and subsequently an analyst with BHP Billiton in Houston, The Hague, and Singapore. He is currently an MBA candidate in strategic marketing at the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.

Upon graduation in May, he will join the Management Rotation Program at Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, CT. Matron of honor was Amelia Mauney Guy of Huntersville, a childhood

Mrs. Paul Mohn (Marylee Hoyle Dilling) friend of the bride. Also attending were bridesmaids Emily Susan Mohn of Boston, MA, sister of the groom; Wendy Ann Neisler of Charlotte; and Sarah Shultz Payne of Wellington, New Zealand.

Best man was Nicholas Anthony Fraticelli of Danbury, CT, a high school friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Shawn Michael Duffy of San Francisco, CA; Eric Joseph Koestner of Southbury, CT; and Bradley Michael Schmidt of Somerset, NJ. Ushers were Leigh David Amery and Christopher Ross Hudson, both of Philadelphia, PA; Collin James Martin of New York, NY; and Frank Wallace Palladino of San Francisco.

Scripture was read by Elizabeth Phillips Carroll of Raleigh and Meggie Menzies Morgensen of Des Moines, IA. A poem by Kahlil Gibran was read by Erica Tysinger Simon of Arlington, VA. Charlotte Lynn Neisler of Winston-Salem was the register attendant, and Maxwell Sommers Neisler and Rachel Lee Neisler of Cramerton were program attendants.

John Oliver Harris, IV served as crucifer, and Abbie Downs Harris and Layla Anne Harris were acolytes; all are of Kings

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Mountain. Classical music selections were played by David Charles Brady of Kings Mountain, trumpeter; Lelia Hall Lattimore of Polkville, harpist; Virginia Adele Neisler of Carrboro, soloist; and Douglas William Parker of Gastonia, organist. The wedding was directed by Susan Powers Champion of Kings Mountain.

The bride wore an Enzoani couture gown made of exquisite Venetian lace. The gown had a trumpet silhouette and was fashioned with a strapless, scalloped neckline. Satincovered buttons accented the back of the gown, and the skirt extended into a cathedral length train. A cathedral length Westwood mantilla veil, trimmed in Chantilly lace and embellished with pearls and Swarovski crystals, completed the romantic look. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses, kale, hydrangeas, hypericum berries, and mums, with touches of succulents and spent pods.

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Owl’s Eye Vineyard and Winery in Shelby on Friday, October 25th.

After a honeymoon in Mauritius, the couple will reside in Redding, CT.

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Quote of the week...

Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store.

~ Dr. Seuss

Thanks to all the elves The birth of Jesus, what a gift! in our community It’s one of our favorite times here at the Herald: letters to Santa from the children have been pouring in since Thanksgiving weekend!

And the missives are full of reports of good (mostly) behavior and special requests and promises to leave treats for Santa, his elves and the reindeer. We’ve printed them this week for you.

Some writers want the latest electronics, some still want dolls and bikes and guns; lots want new clothes and shoes and are pretty specific on colors. Many say it is a time for family to be together and wish that will be so.

We feel sure most will get their wishes because parents try hard to bring a good Christmas to their homes. And, as we’ve reported in the last month, there are several groups in town that put forth a special effort each year to see that every child has a gift under the tree, and families have a warm Christmas dinner.

We want to add our heartfelt thanks to these dedicated souls who care so much about the

children, and to all of you who have contributed toys and money.

It is heartwarming that, in this Wendy Isbell depressed Publisher economy, the needs of others are being met by neighbors and friends.

Which leads me to recognition of all those groups, large and small, whether funded by private or public donations, who provide food, clothing, gas, utility payments and other needs during the entire year.

These people have dedicated their time and talents to the long term and are most appreciated.

We want to send our wishes for a happy holiday season to all our readers and advertising clients, and our thanks as always to those who bring us your news to print. We are your community newspaper and we want to tell your stories.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: As you may be aware the City of Kings Mountain has passed a Stormwater Ordinance which establishes a Stormwater Utility as required by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act) and Federal Phase II Storm water Rules decreed under it.

Also, rules of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission decreed in response to Federal Phase II requirements, compel certain urbanized areas, including the City of Kings Mountain, to adopt stormwater controls as included in this ordinance, City of Kings Mountain's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit became effective December 1, 2011 and requires the city to adopt a local ordinance implementing stormwater controls on sites during and after construction activity and to establish a funding mechanism for the Stormwater Utility establishment and administration.

To meet these Federal and State requirements the city has established a Stormwater Utility with fees to residential customers of $2.50 per month and fees to commercial and industrial customers of $42.50/2000 ft. of impervious surface. These fees will begin on the utility

bills that the customer receives in early February. These fees will apply only to those accounts inside the city limits of Kings Mountain.

Any questions regarding the Stormwater Utility or the funding fees should be directed to the Stormwater Department at 704-734-4501 or stormwater@cityofkm.com.

Rickey Putnam Jr. Director of Public Works Director Stormwater City of Kings Mountain

It’s only days until we officially recognize Christmas Day on December 25th.

We’ve had constant reminders of the upcoming occasion since Beauford Burton mid-October.

Guest Editorial And,although most of the reminders have come by newspaper, radio and TV ads promoting shopping deals, churches have also made efforts to keep us grounded for the season.

The reality of the time of celebration is to Honor not only the birth of Jesus but also His life and death.

God’s greatest gift to us was and will remain to be His Son, without whom there would be no salvation and no chance of eter-

nity in Heaven.

God has given us too many gifts to enumerate, especially when you think of His gifts to individuals. But I feel safe in saying His most precious ones are His Son who died to wash away our sins, and His Word via the Holy Bible.

In my opinion, His least precious was giving us choice because as humans we frequently make the wrong choices. Yet, whatever His plan He knows the why and He has listed the outcome from our choices.

Just think about the awesome power of God Almighty. The One that really hung and moon and stars including our own sun. Oh, you’re going to have those that think the miracle just automatically happened with a sudden explosion and I suppose that’s the way God might have started the

construction of the infinite Universe but His Word says He created it and filled it with life in 6 days. Think too about a God who could, if He desired, wipe us out with one thought or swift blow.

But, He again has His reason and timetable for our life here. Questioning anything God does is wasting the time we should be giving Him Glory and Praise for His Grace.

My hope for everyone this Christmas is that we not let the bright lights of decorations blind us to the real joy of Christmas, and that is the Love of God. If you haven’t already, please accept His Son as your Lord and Savior and ask God to guide you in His path.

At the risk of being politically incorrect, I bid you to have a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

American Universities – Taxpayer Lottery Winners A 501 (c) not for profit is normally a charity, church, religious community, service organization. It could even be Liberty University in Virginia Glenn Mollette that enrolls over Guest Editorial 50,000 students a year online and receives over 450 million dollars each year from the federal government. The money comes from the students who use federal aid to pay for their education. This happens in all states but usually on a smaller scale. The college or university eventually qualifies for a Council on Higher Education Association accreditation. Schools who want the free federal dollars jump through every hoop and dance every step necessary to keep their accreditation.

A CHEA accreditation means mega millions to universities. This accreditation gives the school a federal college identification number that students use when filling out their FAFSA ( free application for federal student aid) for free govern-

ment money. FAFSA lets them know if they are approved to go to the school. Once approved – hooray!

The school has won a lottery right from the American taxpayers pocket. The school over the next four years, may expect to receive as much as $40,000, $50,000, $70,000 or more. The school financial aid office must use a formula for those who are approved to apply to FAFSA. A determination is made about how much the family can pay. If the family can pay some then the student will receive less FAFSA. However, consider how many families that are in poverty in America and you are looking at least one third of our nation is qualified for free federal money. This means the student will receive a free ride for all four years of college - paid for by you. Students from middle class families who can pay some receive much less and some families make enough to where they do not qualify at all. Again, the middle class and those who work hard to make money in America pay out the most and receive the least amount of FAFSA and usually it's none.

I would rather see our country spending more money on college

tuition than Afghanistan, Egypt, Libya and Iraq. Some of the best money our country is spends is on education.

The problem is that federal tax dollars have become gold mines in American universities. Salaries of professors and those in administration have skyrocketed in recent years while Average America has been taking cuts or standing in unemployment lines. Colleges across America have taken a good thing too far. They have been living on Fantasy Island for too long. They build the finest buildings, pay handsome salaries to some professors who only teach three times a week and are mostly paid by your tax dollars.

University Presidents and trustees must lead the way to cut college costs. Cutting college costs would ease some of the financial burden of the nation. All would benefit including the millions of families who often do not qualify for free federal money. Many of these working families see higher education as becoming almost impossible for their children.

(Glenn Mollette is the author of “American Issues�. Contact him at Gmollette @aol.com.

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Will your charitable giving change this year?

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No. I try to hunt one (good cause) every year and give to that.

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Yeah, kind of. Because of the economy. It’s just a lot coming out of your pocket. It’s hard to give much.

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CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS holiday break Dec. 23 through Jan. 1.

■ MEDITATION “While [Mary and Joseph] were [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid Josh Tucker him in a manger, bePastor cause there was no St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.”” (Luke 2:6-15) This is the third time in the birth narrative where angels deliver important news to God’s people. The first appearance came when the angel Gabriel shared with Mary that she had been blessed by God and is now pregnant with the Christ child. The second occurrence of angels in the story is in Joseph’s dream where the angel comforts Joseph and shares with him the news of Mary’s divine pregnancy. Now, in this part of the narrative the angels appear before the shepherds in the fields to announce the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.

It’s apparent in the birth narrative, and in

other parts of Scripture for that matter, that angels serve a very distinguished purpose: to be God’s messengers. In these passages, angels are the ones who bring about news from God to his people on Earth. Angels personify what it looks like to praise God and offer hope and peace to those whom he favors.

Angels continuously point to Jesus, sharing his coming and his presence in the world.

The role of the angels in the story of Jesus’ birth makes me think of the angelic messages I may have received throughout my life. What angels have you encountered bringing you a message from God? How have you responded to God’s messages?

This Christmas season let us hear the news the angels bring us. The coming of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord is the greatest message we have ever received. His love, grace and forgiveness for us is a message that we cannot afford to live without. Our response to this news is to share the good news with others. Thanks be to God for this message!

DIXON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dixon Road, - The Choir will sing a cantata Sunday morning at the 11 a.m. service under the direction of Nancy Hughes. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

LIFE OF WORSHIP MINISTRIES – 403 Cherokee Street behind Farmers Furniture will serve a free meal Christmas Day, Dec. 25, as a gift to anyone who has no family to share Christmas, with from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. No reservation required. For more information call 704-884-6703 or 704-3004133.

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

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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.)

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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

Midview 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

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

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■OBITUARIES 'RENE' BOLIN Loving wife, mother, grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN – Florene “Rene� Chapman Bolin, 82, of 127 Hardin Drive, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. She w a s born in Clevel a n d County, NC to the late Noah Edley Chapman and Beulah Dixon Chapman. She was also preceded in death by brothers, R. C. Chapman, Loyd Chapman, Joe Chapman, Johnny Chapman, and sisters, Mae Grigg, Madge Hawkins, Pauline Moss and Ruby Smith.

Mrs. Bolin was a lifelong and active member of David Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where she served as Sunday School teacher.

She was retired from Copeland Industries, Shelby.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved to travel, garden, quilt and crochet.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, J. V. Bolin of the home; sons, Dennis Gary Bolin and wife, Leslie, Mary Jo Stewart Homemaker, artist, and poet KINGS MOUNTAIN Mary Jo Stewart, 91, resident of Summit Place of Kings Mountain, formerly of Sanford, Fla., died peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2013, with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Fender, Ga., to the late B e n jamin Franklin Burke a n d Mazie Martha Lucy Armstrong Burke. She was married to Joseph Ainslie Stewart, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Lupfer, Ruby McLawhorn, and an infant sister.

Mrs. Stewart was a former florist, homemaker, artist and poet who was well loved by her family, friends, and caregivers. She was a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Sanford, Fla. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hos-

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Kings Mountain, and Danny Keith Bolin and wife, Melany, Boiling Springs; brother, Jerry Chapman, Kings Mountain; sisters, Lois Parker and Hazel Graham, both of Kings Mountain and Helen Lail of Shelby; eight grandchildren: Crissy Huitt and husband, Justin; Adam Bolin and wife, Sarah, Drew Bolin, Courtney Bolin, McKenzie Bolin, Noah Bolin, Zac Bolin and Zoie Bolin; and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at 3 p.m. at David Baptist Church. Rev. Jody Griffin will officiate and interment will be in David Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.

Memorials may be made to David Baptist Church Lottie Moon Offering, 2300 David Baptist Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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

Harris Funeral Home pice of Cleveland County and the staff of the Summit Place of Kings Mountain for their loving and gentle care of their mother and her family.

Survivors include her daughters Connie Marlowe and husband Steve, Kings Mountain, N.C., Angie Bolin, Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren, Stewart Marlowe, Daniel Marlowe, Allison Williams, Chrissy Rand, and Faith Hacker; 13 great grandchildren; nieces Sharon Nardo and Diane Bush; nephew Michael Luper.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sanford, Fla. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, N.C. 28150 or Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 410 S. Magnolia Ave, Sanford, Fla. 32771 A guest registry is available at www.harrisfun erals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.

Walter Knox Griffin Kings Mountain native HIGH POINT - Walter “Walt� Knox Griffin, Sr., 80, has gone to be with our Savior Saturday, December 14, 2013. He died at River Landing at Sandy Ridge.

Mr. Griffin, Sr., was born February 24, 1933, in Kings Mountain, N.C., a son of Ellerbe Wilson Griffin and Mable Kurfees Griffin. He grew up with teachings of Central Methodist Church’s Sunday school and M.Y.F. Along with the Christian teachings at his church, his mom always took time to talk with him about what it means to be a Christian in everyday life. Walt’s Dad taught him the importance of character, honesty, hard work, and to always do your very best.

Mr. Griffin attended the public schools in Kings Mountain where he got a good education, made many friends and had lots of fun.

Walt enjoyed Boy Scouts as well as athletics and band.

He was president of the Methodist Youth Fellowship his Junior Year. He was a member of the monogram, drama, and French Clubs.

He graduated in 1951.

Mr. Griffin served during the Korean War in the U. S. Navy 1951-1955. He was attached to the Naval Aviation Squadron VJ-62. He was on detachment overseas during most of his service years. He still has a number of friends from those years. They continue to gather regularly in Sanford, Fla., which was VJ-62’s home port.

After his military service he attended UNC Chapel Hill from 1955 to 1959, studying Pharmacy and Chemistry. He was a member of Kappa Psi, a professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity. He also served as vice president of his sophomore class in Pharmacy school.

Walt was employed for more than 40 years as a Technical Sales Representative, selling chemicals for use in the textile industry.

He was employed by the 3M Co., Callaway’s Chemicals and Sybron Chemicals Inc., where he retired in December of 2000. During these years he was an active member of the American Associ-

Harris Funeral Home Alma Raye Clark SHELBY - Alma Raye Clark, 71, of E. Sanders Rd., died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House.

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ation of Textile Colorists and Chemist from 1963 until his death, serving on several committees.

Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Bargar (Je’anne) and husband Bob and his sister Nancy Luzene Griffin.

Mr. Griffin is survived by his son Walter K. Griffin, Jr. (Toby) and his wife Kathryn Landrus Griffin, and two granddaughters, Mallory Ingram and Martha Griffin of Thomasville, N.C.; by his lovely daughter Rebecca Griffin Lee, (Lori) and her husband Andy Chun-an Lee of Springfield, Va. and two grandsons, Gabriel and Jacob Lee. He is also survived by his brother, Wilson Griffin and his wife Sara of Kings Mountain and their daughter Myra Wallace of Wilson, N.C. He also has nephews David Bargar and Douglas Bargar and nieces Allison Churchill and Nancy Bargar.

Friends are invited to a Memorial Service in the Multi-Purpose Room of River Landing at Sandy Ridge on Friday December 20, 2013 at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until the hour of the service.

A second memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 3 p.m. in Central United Methodist Church of Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 until the hour of the service. Following the Memorial Service, Mr. Griffin will be inurned in the church columbarium. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Building Fund of Central United Methodist Church, 113 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to the American Cancer Fund in your local area.

Mr. Griffin had a phrase he enjoyed using, “Work hard and pray and love life.� (WHAP-ALL). He used it almost everyday. He was a happy and positive person.

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ARRESTS DEC. 14: Christopher L. Wright, 36, 239 Jim Patterson Rd., breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, $10,000 bond, secured.

DEC. 14: Randy G. Wright, 44, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,500 bond, secured.

DEC. 14: Shequita M. Harrison, 30, 217 Morris St., intoxicated and disruptive, resist, delay and obstruct, $1,000 bond, secured.

DEC. 15: Andrea J. Smith, 24, Shelby, possession of stolen property, $500 bond, secured.

DEC. 15: Edward E. Ruff, 40, 1717 Shelby Rd., failure to pay child support, $500 bond, secured.

DEC. 15: Aaron R. Byers, 18, 803 W. King St. Apt. 14, no operator's license, $315 bond, secured.

CITATIONS DEC. 13: April M. Terry, 34, 106 Vickie Dr., displaying expired registration plate.

INCIDENTS DEC. 11: A Shelby resident reported damage to a car bumper in the amount of $550 after it was struck by another vehicle.

DEC. 11: A resident of New Camp Creek Church Rd. reported damage to a vehicle door lock at 610 E. King St. DEC. 13: A resident of Raleigh reported financial fraud, obtaining property by false pretenses and identify theft in the amount of $5,900.

DEC. 14: A resident of Shelby Rd. reported the theft of a wallet, a Georgia driver license and $140 in cash.

DEC. 15: A resident of Landing St. reported the theft of a black TaoTao scooter with a value of $900.

WRECKS DEC. 6: Officer D.K. Davis said a 1997 Ford operated by Robert F. Lovelace struck a parked and unoccupied 2010 Jeep owned by Catherine L. Barker in a parking area near the intersection of Gold St. and Hwy. 216. The

estimated damage to the Jeep was $500.

DEC. 7: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 1992 Ford commercial truck operated

by Gregory W. Tillman backed out of a parking space on W. Mountain St. and struck a stopped 2003 Volkwagen operated by Sunshine S. Summitt. The estimated damages to the Ford and the Volkswagen were $500 and $1,000, respectively.

DEC. 8: Officer H.W. Carpenter said a 2014 Honda operated by Payton S. Eubanks left the roadway while traveling on Waco Rd., striking a bank and brush before coming to a stop. The estimated damage to the vehicle was $5,000.

DEC. 8: Officer M.J. Howard said a 1996 Dodge operated by Casey L. Lewis and a 2001 Ford operated

by Miles S. Lingerfeldt collided in the parking lot of McDonald’s on Shelby Rd. The estimated damage to both vehicles was $1,000.

DEC. 9: Office B.C. McGinnis said a 2007 Ford operated by Tyrel A. Sacco crossed the center line and struck a 2004 Toyota operated by Siripon Aswamethi.

Aswamethi was transported to Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Sacco reported falling asleep at the wheel. The estimated damage to each vehicle was $5,000.

DEC. 11: Office D.K. Davis said a 2010 Honda operated by Cassidy A. Chapman collided with a 2008 Hyundai near the intersection of Phifer Rd. and Fulton Rd. The estimated damage to each vehicle was $350.

DEC. 11: Office G.L. McKinney said a 2004 Dodge operated by Robin C. Dover struck a 1997 Nissan operated by Diane S. Moore in the intersection of Gold St. and York Rd. The estimated damages to the Dodge and the Nissan were $1,200 and $1,000, respectively.

DEC. 12: Officer D.K. Davis said a 2002 BMW operated by Erin P. Crow rear-ended a commercial truck on the east-bound offramp of U.S. 74 bypass at Hwy. 161. The estimated damages to the BMW were $850.

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING Beverly Oates-Jones is taking applications for students for the Spring session of After School Learning Center, 110 Rollingbrook Road.

The school is for students ages 4-13 and has been operated by Oates-Jones three years.

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LUMINARIES: to light up Christmas Eve From page 1A Mountain Events Director Ellis Noell said that new elements have been added to the downtown light show on display nightly

along Railroad Avenue between Mountain and Gold streets and visitors will see additional changes from previous weeks, including two more songs, “Wizards in Winter� by the Trans Siberian Orchestra and

Dean Martin's “Let It Snow.�

People viewing the downtown lights can park and tune their car radios to 101.5FM. Lights appear to dance from buildings and doorways thanks to com-

puter controlled technology and the talents of Scott Neisler and Donnie Beard, the City of Kings Mountain and a $10,000 grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.

COUNCIL: sworn in, Butler elected mayor pro tem From page 1A and the second meeting was for new business of the new board which included Spears’ successor, Curtis Pressley.

Standing ovations were given twice to the mayor who was honored for 20 years service to the city and honored by council with naming of the Mayor Rick

Murphrey Children’s Park on Cleveland Avenue. It became emotional as background music was used in numerous scenes of children playing at the popular park, and the upbeat music of “Taking Care of Business� in the slide show honoring the mayor for his leadership over 20 years, 13 as mayor.

Spears was given a

standing ovation for his long service on the board and was recognized with a plaque and a gold watch.

The new Murphrey Administration 8 was given a standing ovation.

Commissioner Mike Butler was elected unanimously as the new mayor pro tem for two years succeeding Rodney Gordon, who has served two terms

and who conducted the special ceremonies honoring the mayor. Butler was also given a standing ovation by his co-commissioners and audience.

A reception in the lobby afterward gave the newly sworn members of council and the mayor time to mingle with guests who enjoyed refreshments served by city staff.

MURPHREY: humbled by park designation From page 1A and featuring children at play at the park over the last 13 years, along with photographs of the mayor at special events. “Operation Playground� was the project initiated by the mayor in January 2001 after he visited an area city park, came back home and named a steering committee. “We can do it and we will,� he remarked to Commissioner Dean Spears, who went on city council the same year as the mayor, 20 years ago. Spears recalled the mayor’s excitement and diligent planning that brought 200 volunteers working together to build the park under the direction of Leathers & Associates of Ithaca, NY. Bob Leathers supervised the construction of a top quality wooden, splinter-safe and durable playground that kids helped design and community volunteers helped build.

Members of the park steering committee included Curtis Pressley, Dean Spears, Ronnie Whetstine, Shearra Miller, Larry Hamrick Jr., Brenda

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Lovelace, Stella Putnam, Jerry Hoyle, Sandra Murphrey, Ellis Noell, Dean and Gina Collias, Ronnie Humphries, Holly Robinson, Howard Shipp, Reg Alexander, Raeford White, Mary Ann Hendricks, David Ozmore, Jim Childers and Ray Knotts. “I am very humbled,� said Murphrey, who said, “so many people worked together for the betterment of the children and we’ve done a lot of projects since but this project was special.� He added, “Kings Mountain is such a loving and caring community.�

A second surprise presentation to the mayor was a “Getting Down to Business,� music slide show which featured pictures of the mayor at numerous industry announcements, dedications of city building projects including the police department, senior center, Fire Station II, and Patriots Park, (to name a few of the big projects that the mayor has led over the years) and pictures at his desk at city hall, working with employees and in the community.

Rick Murphrey was elected to

Kings Mountain council 20 years ago.

Thirteen years ago he was elected mayor and has been re-elected since. “We are honoring the mayor tonight for 20 years of service to Kings Mountain,� said Gordon, who said he had been researching information about the children’s park and suggested to council that the mayor deserved to be honored for his long leadership to the city as the chief elected official. He presented a plaque from council in recognition of this service. “He never missed a photo op,� laughed Spears, whose last meeting as at-large city councilman was Tuesday, reminiscing about the mayor’s service. “It takes teamwork,� said the mayor.

He added, “When new industrial and business prospects come to town I tell them and show them what good stuff we have.�

Murphrey called Spears “a man of integrity and honor who has been here to support the city� and presented a plaque and a watch to Spears on behalf of the city council.

SANTA ELVES: making Christmas merry From page 1A elementary schools recently.

She said police gather lists of names of needy children from the schools that don’t include the large numbers also being helped by churches and organizations.

With people out of work, generous people are stepping up to help the less fortunate.

What are some of the toys at KMPD that children will like?

It appears that the most wanted doll is a Monster doll who is edging out La La Loopsy and Barbie on the Santa wish list. Then, there is the dolly that giggles, Tin-

ker Bell, and don’t forget Hot Wheels, Huffy bikes, games of all descriptions, remote control cars and much, much more.

Why do police take on this project every year? “It’s a way for us to give back to the community and we love it,� said Proctor.

She added, “These kids are going to be so happy, we’re getting toys from folks in Kings Mountain and last week some folks brought toys from the Clover and York, SC areas.�

Police “elves� are boxing up the toys for delivery and say if more are donated they will be delivered to a needy child by Christmas Eve.

FEE: approved for storm water utility by 6-1 vote From page 1A which this council approved tonight,'' said city manager Marilyn Sellers. She said that delay in implementing the new fee could cost the city $34,000 a month for each month’s delay. Miller said he knew of one city that had been fined $11 million. “We've got great reserves," said Moore.

But Sellers said the reserve fund is for emergen-

cies. She said that by law the city can't exempt utility customers but customers may qualify for credits.

The seven-member council, mayor and city staff held a lengthy workshop on the fees schedule last week.

None was happy with adding the additional fees but said it is mandated by the state and federal government and must be implemented to avoid high fines to the city.

BACKPACK PROJECT – Non-perishable food items are needed for the Patrick Senior Center backpack project.

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

By JIM MILLER Editor

How Medicare Covers Alzheimer’s Disease Dear Savvy Senior, What all does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My wife was recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s and I would like to find out what’s covered and what’s not.

Researching Spouse Dear Spouse, Most medical costs to treat beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease are covered by Medicare, but unfortunately long-term custodial care costs that most patients eventually need are not. Here’s a breakdown of what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, along with some tips that can help you plan ahead.

For the most part, ongoing medical care to diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease is covered by Medicare Part B, including visits to primary care doctors and specialists, lab tests, speech and occupational therapy, home health care and outpatient counseling services. Medicare pays 80 percent of these costs, and you will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent after you’ve met your annual $147 Part B deductible.

Inpatient hospital care is also covered

under Medicare Part A with a $1,216 deductible and coinsurance. And, as part of health care reform, Medicare is also covering 100 percent of annual wellness visits, which includes testing for cognitive impairment.

Most Alzheimer’s medications are covered under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plans, but plans vary on copayments. If you have a Part D plan, use the Medicare Plan Finder tool at medicare.gov/find-a-plan to compare your plan’s total drug costs against other plans to be sure you’re getting the best coverage. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a chart on coverage for common Alzheimer’s drugs – go to alz.org and type “drug chart� in the search field to find it.

Many seniors are surprised to learn that Medicare does not cover long-term custodial care. This includes nursing home care, the costs of assisted living facilities and adult day care. Medicare does, however, pay for some shorter-term nursing home care, but only up to 100 days following a three-day inpatient hospital stay.

Hiring home help for bathing, toilet-

ing and dressing (this is known as custodial care) is not covered by Medicare either unless your wife is also receiving skilled-nursing care or physical or occupational therapy to help with the recovery from an illness or injury.

To help with these costs, you may want to consider a long-term care insurance policy. Or if your income and assets are very limited, you may qualify for Medicaid. See longtermcare.gov for a breakdown of long-term care planning options.

In the final stages of the disease, Medicare Part A covers nearly all aspects of hospice care, including doctor services, nursing care, drugs, medical equipment and supplies, physical and occupational therapy, homemaker services, counseling and respite care. To qualify, a doctor must certify that a patient has six months or less to live.

If you don’t have a Medigap (Medicare supplemental insurance) policy, you should consider getting one. A Medigap plan will help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles.

To search for plans in your area, visit

medicare.gov and click on “Supplements & Other Insurance� or call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “Choosing a Medigap Policy� publication 02110.

Or, if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), your plan must give you at least the same coverage as original Medicare does, but make sure your doctors are in your insurer’s network to avoid excess costs. Also find out whether you need a referral or prior authorization before getting care.

If you can’t afford your Medicare out-of-pocket costs, or need help with medication expenses, there are government programs that can help. Go to benefitscheckup.org to search, or contact your Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) who can refer you to local services to assist you.

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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Letters to Santa Claus

Love: Mary Grace

To Santa From Zachary R. Christmas List: Zoomer toy, Air Hogs atmosphere toy, Nerf elite rapid strike cs-18 Blaster, Minecraft creeper plush with sound toy, Blazing bow Nerf gun, Mega centurion Nerf, Palpatine’s arrest lego, Jedi Defender – class cruiser lego, Jabba’s sail barge lego, Batman arkham origins xbox game.

Santa can I please have a elf? Check yes O or no O. Please send it in a cage if you check yes

Dear Santa, I would also like a real Grappling hook and sution cups for Christmas. make sure to say hi to Rudolph for me.

From, Gabriel

To Santa From Katie Doggie Doo, Rise and Shine Kitchen, Radio control corvette and Doll, Just Dance 2014 teen beach Movie, Barbie Dreamhouse, Daisy plays with me Kitty, Easy Bake Ultimate Oven, Zoomer, Little Mommy Love Katie Dear Santa, How was your year? Hope it was good. How the Mrs? How the reindeer? My brother and I would like a wil U and the new Skylanders game. The new big red Neft gun. Minecraft action figturse.

Skylanderled Wishlist: •Countdown •Magha Charge Love, Seth M. Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the elves doing?

How is Mrs. Claus doing? Are the reindeer behaving? Wishes: • a new wii U with skylander rs swap force. • mine craft action figurs. • ghost recon Advance warfiahter 2 (xbox 360), Skylanders Wish list: • Rattle Shake Love, Nate M. Nic’s Christmas List Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would like: Nintendo 3DS, trampoline, COD ghost for the X-Box, Crayon Melt and Make, Marker Maker, Hot Wheels cars, x-Box live car/membership, Book bag, Bing bag chair Mini lap top Nicholas B. Dear Santa, I really want Hot Wheels & a Dirt Bike for Christmas. I would like lots of surprises. A new game. I hope it snows for Christmas. hope you like your milk and cookies.

Ayden Dear Santa, How are you. I hope you are doing well. I have been good at school everyday. I listen to my mama and nana and always try to do what they say. If I’m on the nice list I would like to get a helipad and a Air Hogs Drop strike and a Air Hogs Bomb strike and a magic kit and a castle with an oger and a dragon & a micro chargers Dome. I hope I can get at least one of these.

Thank you, Carter M. Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. I have been good this year I am doing good in school I am a good brother and In listen to mama and nana most of the time. If I’m on the nice list I would like a air hogs mega bomb and a air hogs drop strike for Christmas Thank you, Justin M. Hi Santa I wanf a wey and a ie go set and a gun and a fishing rod and a bff abd a cas mak arn. and a got. and a pig. and a ax. Anda turke. frum Charlie dear Santa, the one thing I want the most is a Scooter.

Dear

Dear Santa, I remembered to save you a piece of my birthday cake. Thank you for helping me have a great 3rd birthday. Please give the elves some hot chocolate. Hope the reindeer got enough to eat. I will leave you a snack when you come to my house.

For Christmas I would like trucks, play dough, Larry Boy stuff, air plane stuff, Disney stuff, game system (to help me exercise). Thank you, I am not afraid of you now.

Sincerely: Justin M.

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Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is: Thomas’s snow aventure, castle quest set, talking thomas and percy, Power ranger megafore delaxe, Disney infinity silver incredible, Mario and luigi dream team, Disney infinity cariters, Super Mariobros 2, power trains auto loader city, Disney infinity silver lightneen mikueen, disney infenity starterset, mega blaks Thomas and the king of the railroad set, Disney infinity litning makueen.

From, Gabriel C. Dear Santa thank you for what u got me in the past and also thank you for the Letterbackm Could u get me some abarbies, a dirt bike: will be very happy, do u know Justin Biebers phone number pleas tell me i am a fan a huge fan. love, Alexis H. Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like • Playstation 3 controller • Battlefield 4 for PS3 • Assasins creed IV Blackflag for PS3 • God of war: Acsersion for PS3 • WWE 2K14 for PS3 • NBA 2K14 for PS3 • Madden NFL 25 for PS3 * Grand Theft auto 5 for PS3 • Call of duty ghost for PS3 • Killzone Shadow fall for PS3 • Disney infinity for PS3. Oh Santa I’ve been a good boy this year and I love Christmas.

Please get me these I believe in you Santa and I love you. Once you get this please write back Santa.

From Memphis I hope you’ll see me when I’m asleep.

Sincerely Memphis T., love you Santa. dear Santa I have tried to be good all year. I try to keep up with Stewart. I know Christmas is not all about presents its about when Jesus was born.

My favorite part about Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree and opening presents on Christmas day the only thing for Christmas is …… well anything you can make.

Love, Sam B. dear Santa, I would like a dirtbike. I am in kindergarten and have been working very hard. I would like some play dough and cutters for my teacher.

Thank you, Rylan H. Dear Santa, My name is Carolyne I have been good in school.

I hope you come to the parade. And see my sister sing on a float and I get to see you.

Dear Santa, I Don’t won’t a lot this year! I Do won’t a little something. You mawmaw and pawpaw are talking and I won’t to now if I’m on the good or Bad list I know this is a little not But it’s all that I can think of!

Love, Kelsey T. Emily A.:Wants: Brave doll & Bow; frozen doll, wand (H.P); Needs: Bras & underwear; Use: Diary with lock; Read: Harry potter Complete Series; For Fun: Hogwarts Uniform, Clothes & Shoes Nicolas: Wants: bike; Needs: sneakers; Use: scrapbook & markers; Read: Pete the Cat; For Fun: Hot wheels race track Maddox A.K.A. Booboo: Wants: Anything Fake, Bubble Guppies or Hugs Elmo; Needs: shoes; Read: Dr. Seus; For Fun: tricycle Dear Santa, I don’t know if this is a joke or somethin’, but I think my mom has gone mad… but, she has a very expensive wish list, she has: Mom: Wants: A Mansion; Needs: Vacation; Use: Mani/pedi; Read: Manual for boat; Just for fun: Boat. Which in my opinion is the most expensive in the WORLD!! I’m just warning you, K Santa?

Good. I don’t think mine’s to expensive ‘cause I have a teeny-tiny, itu-bitty move than a few things.

Your AWESOME, Emily A. Dear Santa, If I was good enough this yea I would like a few presents please.

Air, Hogs plane, Nerf football, Skylanders Swapforce Chacraters, Mega Nerf gun, a toy Bow. Wayne Y. I wont a Dog baskit and a thing for r m sete I wont a snak and a flaslite flind too and a Diome lite and a Dog too.

Love, Haley H. Dear Santa I would like to meet Justin Bieber and get a dirt bike and shake it up chick go shoes Justin Bieber posters a new four wheeler please and finger nails and make up and that’s all I love u Mrs Claus and santa Claus.

Love Alexis H.

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Is it snowing at the noth pole? Please bring me a brbie dreem hase and a one directon doll.

Love, Jaylyn

Dear Santa, I would like to have a CD player is peeoets.

Thanks, Micah M. Dear Santa Claus this Christmas I want some fabric and a sewing machine and two pair of shoes make the shoes twickertoes and a teary and the other pair of shoes that I want is hight heels that are white and a moster hight boll. thank you Santa your my hero!

Carolina Y. Dear Santa This is my Christmas Wish list: NFL football Madden NFL 25 wii, ipod, Soccer ball, Shoes, Duck call, NFL Hat, gum thank you Skyler S. Dear Santa, Barbie, Hello Kitt, S Dress, Ariel Bike, doc McStuffin, Owl. Love, Ava Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year! Please bring me: (1.) Caroline (2.) Bicycle (3.) Kindle Fire.

Love, Baylee P.

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Dear Santa, I Love you sanu you is the beest. I wot a mllion dollars. Can I get a Michael Joon backball and brang me a popmolly collection. bring me a cowboy.

Love, Davaughn

Dear Santa you are the best. pleas bring me an stuft baby monkey and an stuft baby bear and an stuft baby buny. from Anthony to Santa

Dear Santa, Is it snoing at the north ple? Bring me a fishing rod wndow.

Love, Noah

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I want a cell phone for Christmas. Please bring mom a new bed and dad a computer.

Jaylen C.

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Dear Santa, Haw r you dowing. Please bring me a rockoship and please bring me a real pony and a hat and a perit and zmer.

Love, Kaeden

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Dear Santa, Haw is Rudolph doing? Please bring me a LEGO city houses and a viteo game.

Love, Xander

Dear Santa, Mrs Class is pretty and I like Rudolph. Please bring me Arora barbie doll a new game for my d.s. a new stufft puppy that is pink with a bow that is pink like the puppy. from, Angel

Dear Santa, Please bring brbie dream.

Love, Keira

1st Grade, Ms. Owens Bethware Elementary Dear Santa, I want a Furby for Christmas. Please bring my dog a toy bone.

Makayla B.

To Santa Claus Boom a Loom Kit, Robe, Markers, White bard marker, telloscope,Balloons, Boom A Loom Bands, VCR, BeBe gun, Night nights clostes, makeup, IPhones, Dress, tenes racket, Basketball goal.

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Dear Santa, Santa lives at the north pole. I want a walking horse that wiggees its tail.

Love, Destiny

Dear Santa, What is Misis Clas doowing? Please bring me sum roloskase and one birection dolls.

Love, Megan

Dear Santa I love you Santa. Please bring me a tablet and a Santa hat and a LEGO friends boat.

Love, Vanessa

Dear Santa, I luv you Santa. Please bring me a zoom zoomed and ninja turtle.

Love, Takeem

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Dear Santa, I Love you. Please Bring me a now castl and a prinsses with a buch of dolls.

Love, Skyli

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would really like: (1.) Kindle fire (2.) Saige or Julie (3.) Campus Cheer Gear. love, Emma P.

Dear Santa, I love Rudolph. please bring me a Xbox and a game and barbie doll.

Love, Nydria

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Dear Santo, I Love you. Please bring me a bicke and a prinsse dress and a cassul.

Love, Sabrina

Dear Santa, Is it snowing? Please bring me a skabord and a kindlle fire.

Love, ZaMauri

Dear Santa, What are you doing santa? pease bring me a Baby alive Mondey!? please!! I wont a now game for my 3d.s. from Marcus M. Dear Santa, Is it snowing at the north pole? Please bring me a Majick boll and rill school stuf and 100 dolars.

Love, Sadie L. Dear Santa, I love you. Please bring me a xbox 360 and card games and a shoon games. I frontobottle game and do the boxer game and football game and mrsgo.

Love, MJ Dear Santa, I Love you. Please bring me a airplane and hot wheels and a bit Foot.

Love, Dilon Dear Sata, Is it snoweing there? Please bring me a puppet staje with a store frunt and a remote control air plane and any thage that you wot to breeg me.

Love, Brady

Hey Santa! I would like a new game for Christmas.

Did you come by my aunt’s house? She saw your footprints in her house. Did you see my grandma?

She said you got something to drink at her house.

Janai I would like a lion teddy bear and I think my puppy wants a chew toy. My mommy wants a blanket and a goldfish and dad would like a pencil case.

You are a great person!

Eli I would like to have a red Power Ranger suit with the helmet. Also, the sword. Please bring mom and dad surprises.

Aedyn I would like to get a Hello Kitty on a car and puppy.

Please bring sissy an Ariel toy and a fold up dress.

I will leave cookies for you and carrots for Rudolph. Please leave us presents because we have been good.

Britney Dear Santa, I want my teeth back! Teenage Mutant Ninja Pizza house too. Why do you like cookies?

Camron I want some jewelry. I would like some white high heel shoes and a green dress.

Hope I want some Monster High dolls. Are you coming to my house? I have been a little bad this year because my brother and me fight a lot. I will try to do better next year.

Adriana I need some jewelry for Christmas. Also a Furby.

Some baby dolls. My brother needs some socks.

I will leave you some cookies and carrots. I need a new bed.

Andrea I want a dirt bike for Christmas. A real big fish. I also need a bike.

Christian I would like a doll that has a family and a Christmas wedding doll. I would like a stuffed animal with a bow in its hair. I would like some sparkles to use on my crafts. I would like to have a puppy bulldog.

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Kegan

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 I want a remote control car, a push around truck.

Please bring mom some jewelry and dad some big underwear. Merry Christmas!

Dylan

whowt a toy elf. I whot a robebot dog. I whot some hearboes. I wowt legos. I whnt a dreem light.

Brei-ahna

I would like the hex bugs that climb up a tube. I would like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle x-box game. My mom would like to have a purple and green necklace. Bernard has hiding good.

Landon

Dear Santa, What I whan four chrism must I whan the riule Spong Bob and Legos and pokemon crors and the xbox Dansan game.

Sameul Yelton

I want an x-box 360 for Christmas. How small are your elves? My dad wants a sprint card. My mom would like some surprises.

Tatianna

Dear Santa, I yat a Baby Pup fro Kresmes. and a baby cat.

Santa I yat a tablet for cresmes. I yot a now thok bord. I yot sam litess for my thre.

Emileigh

I hope you have a merry Christmas! I would like a new brown play puppy and a play phone. I have been real good this year. Sissy would like a whole play zoo of animals. Make sure you wear your boots and jacket and belt on Christmas.

Brianna I want a puppy, ipad, phone, and some clothes.

Please tell mommy how sweet I am.

Destiny I would like the bugs that climb, a dirt bike, race cars and new Sky Landers. An Avengers game.

Mom needs a new Duck Dynasty bobble head.

Dad needs a new mug.

Tristan W. I hope everybody gets what they want for Christmas. We can be together. Sky Landers swap force. My sister needs some clothes. We have been super good this year.

Caleb I want a Barbie house with an elevator and 3 sections. I would like a swimming Barbie. I also want a little puppy that walks.

Alyssa 1st Grade Miss Blanton North Elementary Dear Santa, I wot a Wee and a big kiten, a big fat pig. A Oz and powfl game for mani ipod at Kimns.

Morgan

Dear Santa, I wish for a gignt buckus Spidrman toys. I like Spidy and I like win he gets his spidr shilld and Santa I will want some panthr toys and I wish for a two cars cus we don’t hav a car we hav a car but it is brok done. I also want a nuther nerth gun thos thegs are cool they shoot boollis out. My daddy wants a play stashun 4 and the game he wants is coll of duty gost. My momy want a ps vou and my brothr wants a pillo pet.

Tyler

Dear Santa, Me and my brother have tryed our best to be very good even thoe when we were eating breckfest Gingle was looking strate at us and this is what I want an x’box, tv, a dvd player.

Love, Jake Clinard Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is princess doll house and a real poodle dog. And a stuffed poodle dog and that’s all.

Love, Keara Dills I wot a wwe game and a NBA game and I wot a ds. I love you. My m om a new house and my mom wots new shoosh. dad a hose and srck bag. my bruthr and susir game and doll. HOO HOO HOO! Love, Keedon

Dear Santa, Please get me a tablet.

Kegan Anderson 1st Grade Mrs. George West Elementary

Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is a crazy car. I will lay cookies. I hope you injoy thim.

Love, Hunter

Dear Santa, Santa i will lev you some coocees. I like you as a frend. I whant a app Santa. Wiy do y ou whant us to go to slepp.

Amirl

Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is mackeup, Barbie dalls. I hope you like the cookise.

Love, Abby

Dear Santa, I whowt a iPode. and a toy clok. I whowt a iPad. I

Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is plees cor, enblans, monsr trk, remot cntoll.

Love, Alex Carroll

Dear Santa, I wont color conbols and I wont name toys. I wont a stikrs pak I wont a fon. I wont sum beeds. I wont new clooss, new books.

Elysia

Dear Santa, I wuont doctr stuf and i wount a ras car book and tooy ras car set.

Logan

Dear Santa, I what a tablet. and a now bike. and a now toy car. and anow DS. and a now ipod. and a now wee. and some now pinss. and a now book’s.

Alyssa

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Gideon Allen

Dear Santa, I wotn a tablelt but I hav and I wotn a new. I wont a Breetbol set.

Zaniriaha

Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is cooises.

Love, Addison

Dear Santa, I wood love a new pink long bike. and a DS. and also a kitchen seet. and a puzzles. also an Barbie houes. and a lego friend.

Zariah

Danica Smith shared her Christmas list with Santa at Boyce Memorial Baptist Church preschool. Santa visited pre-schools with the Firetruck Express

Dear Santa, I loe yow to breg me a drumset becues I like to bet. Santa I what a talbed. Santa I what a TV. I what a DS. I what a muve. Santa I what two DS. Jeremiah

Dear Santa, I want a ulechrit scootr becus my frins awas race and I have nuthin too ride. Santa can you brang me a DS. Jarvis

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Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is a Barbie, cat, and macup.

Love, Harmony Ony thang I waent is a present. I do waent to see Shent Kros. I waent 1000 dir bill. I waent a xbox.

Love, Demetri I wot a GTA 4 vido gam and Leggos Spirmen vs great gobl set.

John Michael Dear Santa, I wot a resleng rent, resleng man, resleng costome.

Vagan

Dear Santa, I have been very good. I want for chrismas is a Lego Night Wing.

Love, Sam

Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is: I wath a DS and a Iapd too. Wyatt Mickey Mouse club house.

Love, Hayden and Wyatt

Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is a BeBie gun a real one, a hand gun. I hope you like the cokies.

Love, Joshua Gillespie

Dear Santa, I have been very good. all I want for Chrismas is a pool and playmobil and money too and a just Dannc 4 and a bike and a 2DS and a Leptop.

Love, Raven

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. All I want for Christmas is a forweelr and a ipod and a ipad and

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I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is a Scooter and I want a Justice and I want a Justice pets and I want a Justice undershirts.

Love, Saniya Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is a Santa hat and ackostom from you and I now your a good men to. I hoop misis Santa is doing good to. And I hoop you lilke my kookis.

Love, Lily Dear Santa, I have been very good. All I want for Christmas is mack up, doll house, I pode, BaBy aliv, cloths, Barbie doll house & stuff anamls.

Love, Khyann Mrs. Wyte, 1st Grade North Elementary Dear Santa, I like your flufee beard. I’ll leeve you some milk and cookies. Will you bring my techer a gift card?

I’d like a Ipod.

Love, Sakhia Boswell Dear Santa, I like your berd. I’ll leeve you some milk shackes.

Will you bring my friend a make up kit? I’d like a make up kit to.

Love, Lindzey Boulanger Dear Santa, I like your fluffee beard. I’ll leeve you some milk and cookies. Will you bring my friend Sakhia a rab basie? I’d like for you to visizte me.

Love, Madison Dear Santa, I like your beard. I’ll leeve you some chocolate chip cookies. Will you briing my mom a ring. I’d like a dinosor.

Love, Ty’Shonna Dear Santa, I like your beard. I’ll leeve you some kake. Will you bring my mom a house. I’d like trains.

Love, Hayden Dear Santa, I like your presents. I’ll leeve you some milk. Will you bring my sistr a i Pod? I’d like a rc shark.

Love, Tyler Dear Santa, I like your rane-dear. Dencer and prancer. I’ll leeve you some cookis and milk. Will you bring my Baby sister a teething toy? I’d like a dirt bike.

Nathanial Knotts was able to give Santa his Christmas wish list in person at St. Matthews Pre-school.

Love Dayton Dear Santa, I like your red nose. I’ll leeve you some milk. Will you bring my mom a ring? I’s like a real ring.

Love, Jaala Dear Santa, Ho Ho Ho Mereey Crismas. I like your raindir. I’ll leeve you some milk and cukes. Will you bring my big sistr a hello Kitte neklase? I’d like a scooder and a IPod. Love, Alyssa Dear Santa, I like your beard. I’ll leeve you some cookies and milk. Will you bring my bus briver a ring? I’d like a phone.

Love, Jeremiah Dear Santa, I like your beerd. I’ll leeve you some cholit chips and millk. Will you bring my mom and dod cholik santas? I’d like a toy wand.

Love, Joshua Dear Santa, I like your beard. I’ll leeve you som milk. Will you bring my mom and dad coociees. I’d like a four whilor.

Love, Tyler Dear Santa, I like your beard. I’ll leeve you some milk. Will you bring my bruther a lego set? I’d like a gun.

Anthony Dear Santa, I like your roodolf. I’ll leave yoo some chips ahwoowee. Will you bring my sistr a hello kittey? I’d like rumblers. frum Levi Dear Santa, I like your deers. I’ll leeve you some cooces. Will you bring my mom a ring? I’d like a big bear.

Love, Danielle C 1st grade Mrs. Wilson West Elementary Dear Santa, I have bin good. I wud like a Strwours yrdrgun. I last you a cookey a milk.

From Ethan Dear Santa, I want a dog and a good time wif my famile. I bin very good.

From Aaron

Dear Santa, I have been good. Can you bring me a mega nerf gun plese? I will ley out cookies and milk. I want a tree house with a rile kitchin and a TV. From Max Dear Santa, If you know the mangaseen’s from toyserus the Doc Micstfin’s set is what I want for crhismas. with a reel stefascoop that make’s toys alive.

From Jasalyn Dear Santa, Santa I amMary and I will leve you some cookeis.

This is what I watn from you a stuff animal pingone and dolls.

From Mary Dear Santa, I have been good a babyboll and clos. chokleet and cooces. a babskolr. cichn and a rel tv dol has and a fackpepl.

From Latarioanna Dear Santa, I’ve been good this yer. I want a Lep-pad and a laptop.

From DAundra Dear Santa, I want a squeeze a burp. I will leve sum mik and sum chlocit chip cookeis. and I want a pupy.

From Piper Dear Santa, I have tryed to be good this year santa. I would like new imgnex houses and men. If you get me imgnex I will make milk and cookies.

From love Gabe Dear Santa, I want a squeeze a Brp and a pupe. I am leaving cookis. I been good.

From Aiden Dear Santa, I wish I had a good time to see you santa. I’ll love it.

From Kaidence Dear Santa, Santa I am Liliana. A medim bike, a doll, a bird kite.

From Liliana Dear Santa, I’m bing good. I hope that your Crism is going good too. I want ced land, kitchn set, and 4 books.

From Lesli

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Dear Santa, I think I have bin good and I wish you would put stuff onmy couch and I want a sasr that flotse undr your hands and I want my own littl remote controllr car.

From Gunnar Dear Santa, I have bin good. I wood like a kiten And I wood like it reel. Also a flutbyfeiry and candlen land.

From Lauryn Hodge Dear Santa, I have been riley good. Whood you git me a train.

From Jaelen Dear Santa, I realy realy want a wii and the game disney planes. I’ve been trying to be good. I will leav you some cookeis and milk. Thanks Santa From Joe Safrit **Santa wants to thank this class very much for the wonderful drawing the children included in their letters!

Nicole Smith’s 1st Grade North Elementary Dear Santa, I ba wa’nt a doll for Christma. Are you good today Tell the reindeer I said Hay. I hope you have a jolly Christmas. I Love Mrs. Clas and Mesr. Clos. My jolly old man.

Love, Haleigh Dear Santa, Can you bring me a Americen girl doll with all the stuff with all the stuff withblond hair? Can you bring me toys? How are the reindeer? How are you and Mrs Clase? Fill all the stockens. Have a good jolly Christmas. I love you! I will give you cookies and milk. You have here me say something adaut Christmas . my jolly old man!

Love, Madison Dear Santa, Santa I love you. Bo you no what I what for christmas a hat in I hop you have a grat day Love, Jalea Dear Santa, I wot a Elf toy I wot a Santa toy I wot a mis Santa hay Santa has yor rabrs Santa I love you.

Love, Xavier Translation: I want a elf toy. I want a santa toy. I want a Miss Santa. Hey Santa how is your reindeers Santa I Love You. Love, Aiden Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa good? I whont Hot Wheel for Christmas. and I want a track.

Love, Samuel Dear Santa, Mery Christmas I want a BB gun that shoots medi BBS.A Bone Erow. New Kamo Boots. Zomby intrmunatr. Zoomr the Dog.the Hot Will trak that gose on your wall. A tummy stufr.

Love, Aiden Translation: Merry Christmas I want a bb gun that shoots medal bbs, a bow and arrow, new Camo boots, zombie interminator, Zoomer the dog, hot wheels track that goes on your wall and a tummy stuffer.

Love, Aiden Dear Santa, My ChristmasTreeLooksGreen Santawillbringmesometoys, Hewill bring me a cars, Turtles, Tanks, Someboy hats, aPS3 and a PSP and citys forvidoGame.

Love, KeSean

Love, Jayden

Dear Santa, I Have Beheood Pleas get me a butr fliye shrt and I will lev you cukees for you and misis clos. Is yorro round ins fizzre eood. I bat youou elf is boogge eood at make the toys and I made elf and zomr.

Love, Tianna Translation: I have been good. Please get me a butterfly shirt and I will make you cookies for you and Miss Claus. Is your reindeer feeling good? I bet your elves are good at making toys and I made a elf and zoomec.

Dear Santa, My name is Keely D and I 7 years old. My favorite things are doing math, read, my fun game, whaching SpongBob, playing with my family, dresses, plaing with my freinds. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your nice list. Something really nice I did help my brother when he gets hert and help my dad and mom around the house. This year for Christmas I would really like feathe earrings and some puple Nike and the game Just Dance on the wee. I hope you like the cookies.

Love, Keely

Dear Santa, On Christmas I a PSP and a blagia. How are you ranederer. I bit of good. How is mis clos on Christmas I wot a sises book and a tume stuff. On Christmas I wota zommor. I wot a hat. I wot a lestor. I wot a grum.

Love, Kaydence Translation: On Christmas I want a PSP and a beyblase. How are your reindeer? I’ve been good.

How is Miss Claus? On Christmas I want a science book and a tummy stuffer. On Christmas I want a zoomer. I want a hat, list and a drum.

Dear Santa, I want a bike sickl for Chrimas. Hot wik whith trax and choo choo tran.

Love, Asion Dear Santa, How are you dooweng? I wont a BeBe castreff that shows you wate you wont to show prittey stuff. Give me some clos santa. I wont Boots and some Books for Christmas and toy scnool stuff.

Love, Peyton Dear Santa I like sum Klos. (clothes) I like sum troos. (shoes) I woot sum gmas. (games) I like Sonto. I lik to have ples.(presents) I love you. I love to tack prich. (take pictures) I love you Santa.

Love. Jai Dear Santa, Santa bring my favts cars. Santa bring same tus and he brag some big mosml.

How are you Santa?

Love, Jeremiah Dear Santa, How is thz rain dears. I want a Barbie house for Christmas. I have been good bacos I want a lots and lots of toys for Christmas. santa Claus you’re the Best for evry Christmas elf bacos you Bring presents for Christmas Santa claus. I love you Santa claus. Santa Claus you’re the Best Santa Claus ever ever ever.

Love, Kylzz Dear Santa, I want som legos and a remote hellicotpc and a camo flashlite and some chost and a Hat and Sily Bons Braslit and madin 14. That’s all and meree Christmas. Hoo Hoo Hoo and tel roodolf I said Hi. I’ve Ben good.

Love, Will Mrs. Bridges 2nd Grade North Elementary Dear Santa, My name is Jayden. I am 7 years old. My favorit things are cats and dolls especially my Baby Alive named Jay. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your “nice list.� Sonething really nice I did was helped the baby cat get to his momma. This year for Christmas I would really like lalaloopsy brats Ferdy toys.

Dear Santa, My name is Aleena H. I am seven years old. My favorite things are: sports, my stuffed animal named Whopper, bikes, musical instriments, T.V., and Teenage Mutent Ninja Turtles. This year for christmas I would really like: a Ninja Turtle stuffed animal, Coolbaker Cakepop Maker. Oh and a Ninja Turtle game.

Love, Aleena Dear Santa, My name is Ethan G. and I am 8 years old. My favorite things are rakets, wave barding, watching gostrider. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your nice list. Something relly nice I did was help my friends. This year for christmas I would relly like a four weeler.

Love, Ethan Dear Santa, My name is Cameron and I am 8 years old. My favorite things are watching birt bikes movies with my falmy. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your nice list. Something really nice I did was share my cookies with my frands. This year for chismas I would really like a bran new bike.

Love, Cameron Dear Santa, My name is Matthew and I am 7 years old. My favorite things are hunting guns, whateches, rabbits, hamsters, sutes, parrits, and Legos. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your “nice list.�

Something really nice I did was share my hot choclite with my sister. This year for Christmas I would really like hunting supplies, fanypack, IPhone, I pad, S.W.A.T. bag, Legos, bike, three wheeler. I hope you enjoy the hot coco and cookies I made you.

Love, Matthew Dear Santa, My name is Chance H. and I am 7 years old. My favorite things are sports. I’ve been trying to stay on your “nice list.� Something really nice I did was help my parints clean the house. This year for Christmas I would like is a letrick gutar, Creo batcave, wwe resaling budy. I hope you enjoy the cookies I made you!

Love, Chance Dear Santa, My name is AJ. I am 7 years old. My favorite things are my mom, my dad, vollyball, sister, barbeys and my nefews teem beach moves. I’ve been trying to stay on your nice list. Somthing relley nice I did was cleand up my room cause my mom askt me to. This year for Christmas I would relley like some barbeys, some makeup, some pink shoes, and ipod and some math papers. I hope you have a marry Christmas. Enjoy the cookies I made you!

Love, AJ Dear Santa, My name is Emily W. And I am 9 years old. My favorite things are Rabbit and kitens. I cleen the tabls aftre we eat lunch at scool. I wont a rabbit and boots and clos. I hoop you enjoy the cookes and millk.

Love, Emily Dear Santa, My name is Kaleb S. I am 8 years old. My favorite things are riding bikes and watching Sponge Bob shows and Fairy Odd Cristmas and hot wheels car maker. Ive been trying really hard to stay on your nice list�. Something really nice I did was help my mom wash the dishes and take the trash out and help my baby brother. This year for cristmas I would like a jacket, a train set, a iPad, a toy robot, a sponge Bob bear, a will u, a xbox306, Mario cart 7 and a bike.

Love, Kaleb Dear Santa, My name is Will W and I am 8 years old. My favorite things are to watch Doctor Who tardis by myself. I’ve been truing really hard to stay on your nice list and all I want a xbox360 and toy titanic!

Love, Will Dear Santa, My name is Levi C. I am 8 years old. My favorite things are playing basketball watching Rain man and riding my shiny bike. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your nice list. Something really nice I did was be kind to friends and help friends.

This year for Christmas I would really like DS fames, Playstation 2 games, Legos, basketball, football, and will games iPad.

Love, Levi C. Dear Santa, My name is Dameon M. and I am 8 years old. My faorcite things are videos games, and my Lighting McQueen toys and bed. Something really nice I did was help Mrs Bridges do things a rand the school. This year for Christmas I would really like a remote contra car and blue Nike and nigu tutle game.

Love, Dameon Dear Santa, My name is Summer A. and I am 8 years old. My favorite things are watching TV, Mario, Christames, watching teen bech move, toys, snow, playing basketball, on the cpouder. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your nice list. Something really nice I did was I clean the hole house. This year for Christmas I would really like A tablet a Furby, Lalaloopsy and a wiiu.

Love, Summer Dear Santa, My name is Christopher M. and I am 8 years old.

My favorite things are sports, games, watching Tom and Jarry and hunting, camping with my frainds. I’v been trying really hard to stay on your nice list. Something really nice I did was I helped Mrs. B after school. This year for Christmas I would really like a xbox1, ps4, ps3, ps2, psp, flat screen tv, smart phone.

Love, Christopher M. Dear Santa, My name is Alex E. and I am 7 years old. My favorite things are video games and food. I’ve been trying really hard to stay on your “nice list�.

Something really nice I did was push in chairs at school. This year for Christmas I would really like Air Hogs Dropstrike, perexas and a wiiu. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk Love, Alex Mrs. Taylor’s 2nd grade North Elementary Dear Santa: how are you doing? I am doing great I have been nice this year I want an I Phone so bad and Cheer Leading Stuff and tones of hair bows and make – up and the American doll the Best Christmas ever and my vary on chair that is white and has tons of Lerts and a cover and it pops up and it has two pillows.

From: Hannah A. Dear Santa: How are you? I’m fine. I have been good. I want a tablet a Xbox 1 axbox 360 Iphone 5 Diary of a Wimpy Kid All Series pet dog a pet cat a labtop a Ninja turtles lego Oh yeah how are the deers espsually roodoof Flat Screen Call of Duty Ghosts.

Sicerly, Kevin L. Dear Santa: I wood like a drum set, bike, x box 1 Call of Duty: Blaqck Ops, dertdike, four willer, toblit, Ipot I fone five, pet snake, hot tub, lap top, 50 $ PSP Sharpes.

Love Issac C. Dear Santa: I want a Xbox one a toy helicopter and a toy train and mortal combat with freddie cooger and Call of duty ghost and Battlefield 4 and the game and the game cars for my palystation 2 and transformers revenge of the fallen for my playstation 2 and Skylansders Swap force for xbox 360 and the new incredibles game for xbox 360.

Sincerely, Javon Dear Santa: How are you how is roodof I am fine I been good this year I want a game call rameniegens and Skylanders swop fors.

Sincerely, Jayden B. Dear Santa: how are you doing? Because I’m fine I have been really good this year. What I want for Christmas is call of duty gost and a dirt bike a trampolin Pucific rim toy hand cofs with keys a wolf pack poster a wolf pack carpet. A ram pillow pet a new nerf gun rapend Strike A nerf gun with a lazer ponter. A nerf bow an arrow and My elf Arther to stay for Chrismas .

Sincerely, Elliot H. Dear Santa: Are you doing good? I have been good. This is my wish list: Zoomer pup, webkinz, computer, 2ds, ipod, club penguin membership card that lasts for 6 months, a meter that shews if I am good or not, A book of how you met Rudoulgh, a moving moshling bobble head, ds games.

Sincerely Reed C. Dear Santa: I love the elf that you sent to my house. Are you reddy for chrismis. I am. for Chrismis I wont a pink camofelog truck with a black traler and a pink camofelog boat and a ipad. I love you Santa. You have a grate Chrismis!

Sincerely, Samantha H. Dear Santa: how are you and the reindeer I have learn a lot of stuff this year I would like and Xbox 1, a hd a dirt bike and a hebret.

Sincerely, Michael W.

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Dear Santa: How are you and your reindeers? I am fine. I have been very good this year. I wan’t a Amrican dolland a Ipod, Kindel fire lot of make-up Sincerely, Cheyanne R. Dear Santa: How are you? All I want is 4 3DS games and Cudles the monkey.

Siseroley, Olivia M. Dear Santa: How are you? I want a ciyack and a patl and a life jackit.

Sincerely, Turner Dear Santa: how was You? I was very Good this year. I’m Hopeing for a Barbie Dream house. And a new purse with Diamonds and Glitter. And you will get Kool-Aid and Cookies But I want one more thing and that is a tablet.

Sincerely, Kenia D. Dear Santa: I wonder how you are? For Christmas I want a portie gun litt to much.

Sincerely, Kayan K. Dear Santa: How are you? I am fine. I have realy good this year. How is rood oof? How is Mrs. Closs. I want 1D everything. America doll and a Shirt that Sais Rosabell. I want a new phone. Nial and Harry big doll’s. I want rell red jule neckless and braslet. I want gooy looy.

Sincerely, Kaley A. Ms. Rogers 2nd Grade North Elementary Dear Santa, How are you? My name is Rikard. Is Rudolph doing ok? Hows Mrs Claus? Are the reindeer well fed? Hows the Elves? I want a Wii. Be safe!

Your friend Rikard Dear Santa.

How are you? How are your elves? My name is Anthony. How is Mrs. Claus? Is Rudoplh doing ok?

I have been good this year. How is the North Pole? I would like an iPod and a flicker for me. My mom wants a hairbrush and my dad wants something panthers. Be safe!

Your friend, Anthony Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Genesis. How’s Mrs. Claus? Is Rudolph doing ok? How’s the North Pole? I have been good this year. How are the elves? I would like to have Flipeez Easy Bake Cook Baker. Can’t wait to see you!

Your friend Genesis!

Dear Santa Claus, How are you doing ok? I hope so? How is the North Pole? I have been good this year. I would like a cross bow and a 4.10 with a camo case.

My mom would like a pink camo umbrella. My dad would like a camo umbrella. Hunter would like some blue jean overalls. Savannah would like cowgirl boots. I would like a reversible camo tobaggon. I would like a puppy. I can not wit till christmas!

Your friend, Tucker

Dear Santa, You and God ar the best people in the world. I need a skateboard and shooting Zombies games and Watchman of steel movie for Christmas.

Sincerely, Aidan Dear Santa, How are you? My name is Taylor. How is Mrs. Claus? How are your elves? How is the north pole? How is Rudolph? How are your reindeer doing? I have been good this year. I would like to have a IPad, clothes and a elf on the shelf.

Your friend, Taylor Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Latiah. How’s Mrs Clause? Is cupid ok? How’s the North Pole? I have been good this year. How are the elves? I would like to have high heel shoes, dresses, and candy for Christmas.

Love, Latiah Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Emani. How’s Mrs. Claus? Is Rudolph doing OK? How’s the North Pole? I have been good this year. How are the elves? I would like an iphone and a puppy and a wii. Be safe!

Your buddy, Emani Dear Santa, How are you? My name is Chase. How is Ms. Claus? Is Rudolph fine? Is the North Pole OK? I have been good this year. I would like a rifle. I would like a 4 wheeler. I would like a trampoline.

Love, Chase Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Jordan. Is Rudolph doing ok? How are the elves? I have been good this year. I would like to have a xbox 360 connect.

I would like to have Call of Duty. I would like to have a playstation 4. Can’t wait to see you!

Sincerely, Jordan Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Adam. How’s Mrs. Claus? Is Rudolph doing ok? I have been good this year. I would like to have itunes cards. I would like to have a lego set. I would like to have candy.

Sincerely, Adam Dear Santa Claus, How are you? My name is Noah Smith. How’s Mrs. Claus? Is Blitzen doing ok? Is Rudolph’s nose still red? How’s the North Pole? I have been good this year. How are the elves? I want Mario and Luigi Beach Building Set K’nex. I want a toy reindeer. I want Mario an Luigi Tennis for 3ds xl.

Smitty came back 12-3-12 with a football jersey on.

Sincerely, Noah Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How are you? Is Rudolph OK? Is the North pole really cold? How are the the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year. I would like a furby boom. Have an awesome Christmas?

By Jaidyn My name is Noah F. How are you and how is Mrs. Claus? I think you are the best at making toys. I would like a little orange monkey.

Your friend Noah F.

During his visit to St. Matthews Pre-school Santa got a hug and wish list from Nicholas Moore.

May Each of You have a Wonderful and Blessed Holiday Season

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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)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 27th day of November as Administrator of the Estate of Jacqueline Virginia Hollifield: a/k/a: Jacqueline E. Hollifield: a/k/a: Jackie Hollifield and/or Frank Grady Hollifield, 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 Dale A. Hollifield, Administrator on or before the 11th day of March, 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 11th day of December, 2013.

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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND File No: 13 SP 434 AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE TAKE NOTICE THAT: Raintree Realty and Construction, Inc., Substitute Trustee, has begun proceedings to FORECLOSE under the Deed of Trust described below, and under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in such Deed of Trust, and an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of the above County, will sell the below described property at public auction as follows: (1) The instrument pursuant to which such sale will be held is that certain Deed of Trust executed by Danny C. Goforth and Donna M. Goforth, as husband and wife, original mortgagors, and recorded in the Office of the Cleveland County Register of Deeds in Deed of Trust Book 1357, at Page 323. The record owner of such property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice of Sale, if not the original mortgagors, is: Donia B. Goforth Hopper (2) The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 11:00 a.m. on the 27th day of December, 2013 at the Cleveland County Courthouse door in the City of Shelby, North Carolina.

(3) The real property to be sold is generally described as 1003 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, North Carolina 28073* and is more particularly described as follows: Being all of that property described in that certain Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1357, at Page 323 of the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry.

Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: Subject to any and all Release Deeds of Record in the Cleveland County, North Carolina Registry. *The general description of the property is provided for convenience but is not guaranteed; the legal description in the Deed of Trust controls.

(4) Any buildings located on the above-described property are also included in the sale.

(5) The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee to the highest bidder for CASH. The highest bidder will be required to deposit IN CASH with the Substitute Trustee at the date and time of the

sale the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00).

(6) All bidders bid for the property AS IS on the date of sale. Absolutely no warranties are made as to the condition, value or title of the property. While the Substitute Trustee believes the title to be good, all bidders are advised that they should obtain independent counsel to examine record title as the property is sold subject to prior record interests. The Noteholder has reserved the right to withdraw the sale up to and until the Deed is delivered by the Substitute Trustee.

(7) The property will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and special assessments.

(8) The property being sold is all of that property described in the Deed of Trust except as specifically set forth above. It is the intention to extinguish any and all rights or interests in the property subordinate to the Deed of Trust.

(9) Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential with Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Public Law 11122: Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009.

THIS the 19th day of November, 2013.

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KM sweeps Burns, Crest here Friday for big 3A game

Swimmers break three records Kings Mountain High’s swimmers were the overall winners and broke three long-standing school records in Thursday’s meet at Neisler Natatorium.

Austin Toney established a new record of 55.55 in the 100-yard butterfly; Kaitlyn Moss set a new mark of 5:33.74 in the 500 yard freestyle and Moss, Bethany Wilson, Kimberlee Farris and Kassidy Hamrick set a new mark of 1:49.58 in the 200 yard freestyle relay.

Kings Mountain’s combined score of 240 led all teams. Shelby had 220, Chase 116.5, R-S Central 91 and East Rutherford 43.5.

Kings Mountain finished #1 in the girls events with 112 points, followed by R-S Central 83, Shelby 70, Chase 64 and East 32.

Shelby topped KM 150128 in the boys events.

Chase swam third with 52.5 points, followed by East 11.5 and R-S 8.

Kings Mountain had 10 first place finishes, including the above-mentioned record-setters.

Other first places came from Wilson in the 200 free (2:21.01) and 100 back (1:08.41), Austin in the 200 free (1:48.26), Moss in the 200 IM (2:17.09), Farris in the 50 free (28.50), Jordan Bullins in the 500 free and Rory Gengler in the 100 breast (44.83).

Finishing second for the Mountaineers were the girls 200 medley relay (Wilson, Moss, Farris and Kassidy Hamrick), the boys 200 medley relay (Marshall Reynolds, Toney, Sam Baker and Will Quinn), Baylee Stroup in the 50 free, Hamrick in the 100 fly and 100 free, Josh Pressley in the 500 free and Bullins, Reynolds, Quinn and Aaron Oakley in the 400 free relay.

Third were Bullins in the 200 IM, Bullins, Baker, Oakley and Toney in the 200 free relay, Reynolds in the 100 back, Farris in the 100 breast and Stroup, Hannah Ellis, Skylar Woodard and Courtney Johnson in the 400 free relay.

Fourth were Christian Adams, Gengler, Adam Satterfield and Chris Accers in the 200 medley relay, Adams in the 200 free, Stroup in the 100 free, Quinn in the 100 back and Satterfield, Josh Brucker, Pressley and Adams in the 400 free relay.

Kings Mountain’s Monique Petty is clipped by a Shelby player in game Wednesday at Parker Gymnasium.

Girls edge Shelby 42-38, boys fall to unbeaten Lions Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams split a SMAC twin bill with Shelby Wednesday night at Parker Gym with the girls winning 42-38 and the boys losing 81-58.

Kings Mountain’s girls saw Shelby erase a 10-point deficit in the fourth period, but they got some big rebounds and free throws in the final minute by Monique Petty to post their second victory in two nights against county rivals.

With Shelby dominating the boards and KM missing numerous close shots, the Lady Lions chipped at the deficit until they knotted the score at 38-all with a minute and a half remaining.

Kings Mountain had led by seven points at the 4:31 mark but did not score another field goal. But Petty battled much taller Shelby inside players for three key rebounds down the stretch and sank four of six free throws to seal the win.

Tiffani Thompson’s rebound with 12 seconds left sealed the win. “We had a 10-point lead and they just kept chipping away,� said KM Coach Mike Harris. “We were fortunate to close it out with some made free throws.�

Petty scored 20 pointand grabbed 14 points and Thompson had 11 points and 16 boards as the Lady Mountaineers improved their record to 2-1 in the SMAC and 6-1 overall heading into a game last night at Draughn. “Playing back-to-back nights was tough,� said Harris. “Shelby packed in their 2-3 zone and their height gave us some problems. It sure seemed like we out-

Kings Mounain’s James Tillman dunks the ball in last week’s game with Shelby. played them more than what the final score showed.�

Kings Mountain’s boys led only once, at 19-18 following an old-fashioned three point play from James Tillman early in the second quarter.

The Mountaineers hung close, though, trailing by just 32-25 at the half and 4037 following a Tillman basket with 3:24 left in the third period. But Shelby went on a run and led 54-40 going into the fourth period.

Tillman, who recently returned to the lineup after suffering an early-season injury, continued on a tear with 27 points and 13 rebounds but the Moun-

taineers just couldn’t keep pace with the quick and talented Golden Lions, who got 35 points and 19 rebounds from Gabe Devoe and used an intense pressing defense to force the Mountaineers into numerous turnovers.

Kings Mountain fell to 12 in the SMAC and 4-3 overall heading into last night’s game at Draughn.

GIRLS GAME KM - Petty 20, Thompson 11, Smith 6, Hutchens 2, Wade 2, Ellis 1.

S - Coleman 11, West 11, Boyd 5, Littlejohn 4, Hall 3, Hamilton 2, Gaston 2.

All wins are important, but in a split conference such as the SMAC 2A/3A wins against teams your own size are extremely important for state playoff seeding purposes.

With just three 3A teams in the SMAC, Kings Mountain’s games with county rivals Burns and Crest take top billing.

The Mountaineers got off to a good start against their 3A counterparts Tuesday night by sweeping Burns at Lawndale. Wins in their final pre-Christmas games against Crest Friday at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium would give the KM teams the upper hand on their rivals heading into the stretch run of the season.

The KM teams had little trouble with the Bulldogs as they got off to great starts and won by big margins.

The Lady Mountaineers built a 31-11 halftime lead and rolled to a 59-34 win.

Monique Petty led the KM attack with 14 points.

Tiffani Thompson scored 12 points and Taquisha Smith and Alesia Wade added 10 each. “We played very good defense and we rebounded well,� said KM Coach Mike Harris. “We felt like we needed to guard the threepoint line and we did a

pretty good job of that.�

The Mountaineers led from start to finish in a 8758 win. They built a 26-11 first quarter lead and went into intermission up 47-30.

They outscored Burns 27-12 in the third quarter to break the game open.

Chad Sanders led the Mountaineers with 23 points. James Tillman and Josh Sherer registered double-doubles, Tillman with 21 points and 11 rebounds and Sherer with 12 points and 10 assists. Freshman Josh Helton contributed eight points and four blocked shots.

It was Kings Mountain’s first SMAC win after suffering a close loss to a very good East Rutherford team the previous Friday.

BOYS GAME KM - Tillman 21, Sanders 23, Sherer 12, Helton 8, Skidmore 6, Bullock 6, Adams 5, Crocker 2, Cole 2, McClain 2.

GIRLS GAME KM - Petty 20, Thompson 11, Smith 10, Wade 10, Hutchens 4, Ellis 4, Sh Roberts 3, Nelson 2.

Burns - McMurry 11, Boling 6, Whisnant 4, Maddox 3, Brown 3, Briscoe 2, Strong 2, Spurling 2, Portee 2.

JV Mountaineers fall to Bulldogs, Shelby in SMAC After opening their season with five straight wins, Kings Mountain’s JV boys dropped back-to-back games to county rivals Burns and Shelby Tuesday and Wednesday.

Burns trimmed the Mountaineers 24-21 in a SMAC game Tuesday in Lawndale. Seth Mullinar led the Bulldogs with 12 points and Omar Petty scored nine for KM. Wednesday at home, the Mountaineers fell to Shelby 62-59. Juwan Sims led the Lions with 13 points. Petty scored 16, Demetrius Hill 15 and Zavier Roberts 13 for the Mountaineers.

Kings Mountain was

scheduled to play Draughn yesterday in Valdese.

TUESDAY GAME KM (21) - Omar Petty 9, Demetrius Hill 6, Kavin Mosley 5, Jacob Merchant 5.

B (24) - Mullinar 12, Mitchell 5, Green 5, James 2, Hopper 1.

WEDNESDAY GAME KM (59) - Omar Petty 16, Demetrius Hill 15, Zavier Roberts 13, Kavin Mosley 9, Madisyn Bolin 3, Jacob Merchant 3.

S (62) - Sims 13, Hill 10, Boyd 10, Cooper 9, Key 5, Ross 2.

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Kings Mountain’s Chad Sanders drives the lane against a pair of Shelby defenders in last week’s SMAC game at Donald L. Parker Gymnasium.

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Mike Huffstickler - The Galloping Ghost 1963 teammates recall Kings Mountain’s last undefeated team with star running back A group of football players from Kings Mountain High’s last undefeated team honored one of their own Tuesday.

Mike Huffstickler, the star running back on KM’s 1963 team that went 9-0-1 and shared the Southwestern Conference title with Shelby, was visited by teammates Steve Baker, Jim Medlin, Bo Goforth, Steve Goforth and Jim Owens at the Life Enrichment Center.

Huffstickler, who rushed for over 1,000 yards his senior year, is known at the LEC as “The Galloping Ghost.�

Baker, who got to thinking about the ‘63 season during this past season when the Friday night games fell on the same date they did in ‘63, made arrangements with KMHS Coach Greg Lloyd to provide Huffstickler with a jersey bearing the number 22, which Huffstickler wore during his three-year varsity career with the Mountaineers.

Coach Lloyd also produced a new KM hat. Huffstickler wears a KM hat just about everywhere he goes, and he took his old one off and put on the new black and gold one.

Although he has been battling dementia for quite a while, Huffstickler remains

Teammates from the unbeaten 1963 Kings Mountain High School football team got together Friday at the Life Enrichment Center to present star running back Mike Huffstickler with a Mountaineer hat and a number 22 jersey. Huffstickler wore number 22 when he was a 1,000-yard rusher on the ‘63 team that finished 9-0-1 and won the Southwestern Conference championship. Left to right, front row, are Jim Medlin, Mike Huffstickler, Bo Goforth. Back row, Steve Baker, Steve Goforth and Jim Owens.

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one of the Mountaineersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; biggest fans. He never missed a Mountaineer game until his health began declining, and he still attends every home game.

Baker, who followed Huffstickler as KMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s star tailback in 1964, said Huffstickler was a tremendous football player and has always been a tremendous person.

Baker said he remembered that Coach Bill Batesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commented before the season that he had always wanted a tailback that could allow him to install his wing-T offense, and Huffstickler was the man! He would become the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last 1,000 yard rusher until 1979 when Kevin Mack came along.

Bates, who coached that â&#x20AC;&#x2122;63 team and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;64 team to back-to-back championships and a combined record of 19-1-1, used to tell the story of how he broke in superstar quarterback Pat Murphy his sophomore year. Bates believed in giving quarterbacks a series of plays to run and brought Murphy into his office to give him the opening series of plays for their game with East Rutherford.

Bates told Murphy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;now if you forget the play, just give the ball to Huffstickler.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get us the yards we need.â&#x20AC;?

Bates often referred to Huffstickler as a runner who could â&#x20AC;&#x153;smell the end zone,â&#x20AC;? meaning that if the team got inside the five Huffstickler would score.

Baker recalled that Kings Mountain had gone from 1958 through 1962 without a thousand yard rusher.

Bates took over as head coach in 1962 after John Gamble resigned due to health reasons. In the summer of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;63 Bates told players they would have to run the mile in a certain time or they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mike came to me and he was worried he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in shape to run the mile,â&#x20AC;?

Baker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So all summer a bunch of us worked out every day. We ran that hill at East School until we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run anymore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And that was the first year Coach Bates gave us high-top shoes and Mike was concerned that he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run in those shoes.

But he was in the best shape ever. The hard work got him ready for that unbelievable season we had. He never seemed to get tired. He was always ready for the next handoff. Our whole season revolved around Mike Huffstickler. He was the centerpiece of our offense.â&#x20AC;?

KMMS spikers lose final game Kings Mountain Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls volleyball team suffered a close loss to North Lincoln Thursday 2527, 25-13, 25-22, 25-12 In the first game, the Lady Patriots played perfect together and all the players contributed to the win.

In the second set the Patriots werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as fortunate.

One player was hurt but came back into the game.

The Patriots played well but lost.

In the third set, KM had a big lead with the help of Leeasia Rhodes, Cassidy Calhoun and Cassidy Melton. But they started losing points and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold on. Their lead came down to one point but North Lincoln gained the serving hand and pulled out the win.

In the fourth set the Patriots trailed the entire game and made a good run before North Lincoln pulled away.

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Knox Neely Groverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest WW II veteran

All-Conference Kings Mountain Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf team recently held its season-ending banquet. Sarah Scism, left, and Maddison Lutz are shown with their All-SMAC conference trophies.

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KM Middle in Tri-County wrestling championship Kings Mountain Middle School wrestled its way to the Tri-County Conference championship match by defeating Crest 51-42 in the opening round of the conference playoffs Thursday.

The Patriots were scheduled to go to West Lincoln Tuesday for the championship match.

RJ Bishop, Tyler Hunley and Alex Garcia got the Patriots going Thursday with victories in the first three matches. KM was able to keep it going to pull out the victory.

Also winning for the Patriots were Quenton Nguyen, Reese Reinhardt, Mitchell Hord, Jerdon Pressley, Paul Culbreth and Tiger Tuttanon.

Kings Mountain wrapped up its regular season last Tuesday with a 72-24 win over North Lincoln.

Patriot winners were Alex Garcia, Mason Nguyen, Quenton Nguyen, Mitchell Hord, Reese Reinhardt, JT Cash, Jerdon Pressley, Paul Culbreth, Tiger Tuttanon, Sedrick Morgan, Collin Franks, RJ Bishop and Tyler Hunley.

Mountaineers pin Cherryville Kings Mountain defeated Cherryville 54-27 in a nonconference wrestling match last week in Cherryville.

106 - Cameron Sarvis (KM) p. William Mull; 113 - Scott Jones (CH) won by forfeit; 120 - Matt Ryne (CH) WBF; 126 - Lane Evans (KM) p. Tylor

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GROVER- Knox Neely has been a resident of Grover for 67 of his nearly 95 years.

Folks know him as the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest veteran who served in the Army during World War II from Jan. 14, 1942 until his honorable discharge on Oct. 27, 1945. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish I could have marched in the Grover Christmas parade in front of the American flag but I use a walker now,â&#x20AC;? said Neely, who said he was honored to participate with the seven other WWII veterans as grand marshals. He is the senior member of that honored group which included Sidney Dixon, Ed Campbell, Howard Swofford, George Melton, Les Roark, Bill Favell and Gene Putnam. He is the only living charter member of the Grover Rescue Squad.

Moffett and Edna Neely sent two sons to war. Knox and his brother, Campbell, both served in Uncle Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army in World War II. Knox is the last surviving sibling, which included six sisters and one brother.

Neely served in the South Pacific during the war years, came home, married his sweetheart Margaret Beam whom he started courting after they met at Minette Mill. Obviously, it was love at first sight. They were married 64 years before her death July 9, 2011 and lived on Mulberry Road, where he and son, Mike, reside.

Margaret Beam Neely worked 42 years at Minette and Knox worked 37 years. They raised two children: Mike, of Grover, and Vickie (Mrs. Craig) Hoke of Columbus, Mississippi.

The Neely home shows some of his expertise at woodworking. He built cabinets for many years but what he enjoyed most was his bluebird houses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 500 of them which he sold and mostly gave away. He also built picnic tables. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept three bluebird houses and they are in the kitchen, keepsake items,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got a letter from my sister Rebecca when I was stationed at the Panama Canal and she told me that her brother-in-law, Leon Garner, had the same address that I had

KNOX NEELY and could I look him up,â&#x20AC;? recalled Knox. He was in A Platoon and Knox was in C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small world, sure enough I found him and we had a good time,â&#x20AC;? said Neely.

Neely said he worked on his family farm in York County, SC, before being drafted in the Army. He recalled that in the late 1940s wages in the textile mills were 16 cents an hour. Times were different, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lock our doors, life was simpler.â&#x20AC;?

Neely says he has voted in most Presidential elections. He said his son gave him a ride to the polls during the most recent election and a poll worker came to the car with his ballot. Knox is a member of Bethany Baptist Church, a former treasurer, choir leader and deacon. He watches church services on TV, and also enjoys the History and Discovery channels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoyed the Grover Christmas parade,â&#x20AC;? said Neely. He waved to friends he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in a while and God-willing heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to do it again next year.

SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY

Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cameron Sarvis (top photo) and Kaleb Brown (bottom photo) work on a wins in recent wrestling match with the Cherryville Ironmen.

Photos by DAVE BLANTON

Guests (above) enjoy refreshments at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center's Christmas Party on Friday, where the gospel act Higher Ground (below) and Dance Magic delighted the audience of more than 200.

Lowrance; 132 - Quay Smith (K) p. Issac Childers; 138 - Tanner Jones (CH) d.

Taylor Smith 7-4; 145 - Alex Austin (KM) p. Justin Riffle; 152 - Collen Queen (KM) WBF; 160 - Elijah Whitaker (KM) p. Jacob Cruz; 170 - Austin Champion (KM) p. Corey Jones; 182 - Colton Brittain (CH) p. Darian McClain; 195 Chance Frederick (KM) p.

Oscar Gomez; 220 - Christian Hawkins (CH) p. Kaleb Brown; 285 - Chaz Gamble (KM) p. Dylan Camp.

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prep sports Thursday, Dec. 19 6 p.m. - High school swimming, Crest, East Burke and RS Central at Kings Mountain.

Friday, Dec. 20 6 p.m. - High school basketball, Crest at Kings Mountain.

6:30 - High school wrestling, Kings Mountain at Crest.

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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 COMMISSIONERS - meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chambers, second floor, County Administration Building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby.

CLEVELAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby.

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

DOUGH MAKERS INVESTMENT CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Dough Makers Investment Club (for women) usually meets every third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones Office at 307 B East King Street. For information, please contact the Edward Jones Office at 704-739-0997 or Esther Plonk, President 704-739-1917.

KINGS MOUNTAIN ROTARY CLUB Every Thursday, noon, at the Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St. No meeting Dec. 26.

SOUTHERN ARTS SOCIETY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every first Tuesday of the month at the KM Art Center (Old Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Ave. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St. EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Kings Mountain Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, E. Mountain St. MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every fourth Thursday of every month at Central United Methodist Church.

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

IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS breakfast group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 CLUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Linwood Restaurant, 805 Cleveland Ave. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Kings Mountainâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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

Brought to you by: Hometown Hardware 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room, sponsored by Gentiva.

739-4755 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 months of activities from August 2013 to November 2014 in celebration of being designated a National Recreation Trail August 2013.

DECEMBER 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9-10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Walk with a Doc at Gateway Trail. Sponsored by Kings Mountain Hospital and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Meet at the trailhead parking lot and wear good walking shoes.

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

SEEDLINGS AVAILABLE

MARCH 1, 2014: 9 a.m.-12 noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

The Gaston Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for the annual tree seedling sale. The seedlings are $2 each with no minimum order and will arrive in February at the district office located in the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas. Your prepaid order must be placed by mid-January to ensure availability. Call 704-922-4181 or visit the website HTTP://nongovernmental/departments/natural-resources. Hazelnut, Crape Myrtle, Elderberry, Scarlet Oak, Sweet Pecan, Black Cherry and White Cedar seedlings are available.

BACKPACK PROJECT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Please bring in non-perishable food items for our backpack project. These backpacks go to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Backpacks are returned each Monday, filled on Thursday, and handed out to students when they leave on Friday. Suggested items are: individual cereal packs (can be eaten without milk), Pop Tarts, individual prepared dinners (Mac & Cheese, spaghetti, etc.), fruit cups, applesauce, pudding cups, Beenie Weenies, peanut butter, juice boxes, crackers or cookies.

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COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS

Open house and raffleâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art for Christmasâ&#x20AC;? raffle runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 29. The 2014 Calendars â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classic Booksâ&#x20AC;? 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.

Over 75 artists will be selling their fine arts and crafts throughout the depot. 2014 Calendars will be available for purchase.

Christmas luminaries will glow at Mountain Rest Cemetery from dusk until midnight on Christmas Eve. Kings Mountain Light Show downtown through JAN. 6- Sunday-Thursday 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m.-12 midnight. To hear music turn your car radio to 101.5 FM.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES taught

by Pat Bolte are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center. Emphasis is on individual attention.

KINGS MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

S.H.O.P. items for December are peanut butter and saltine crackers. Just drop off your donations at the Center Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remember, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a senior to help with this project.

All items are donated to the Crisis Ministry of Kings Mountain.

Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AI CHI CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS, Inc., 807 Battleground Ave., ½ mile from downtown Kings Mountain, 704-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;TOYS, GAMES & TRAINSâ&#x20AC;? EXHIBIT - Through January 4: The annual model train display by the Piedmont â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sâ&#x20AC;?

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.

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

Food is available.

Gaston County Adult Nutrition Program - Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to the home bound elderly.

Help is needed in Bessemer City. To volunteer, call 704-862-7676.

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.

CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS holiday break Dec. 23 through Jan. 1.

LIBRARY EVENTS

NEW YEAR MEETINGS

LAST TUESDAY of each month, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Company of Readersâ&#x20AC;? 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.

Dementia Support meeting Tuesday, Jan.7, 2014, Neisler Life Enrichment Center, 222 Kings Mountain Boulevard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30-7 p.m. Topic: ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Caregiving. Sitter service on request.

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

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

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