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EERSTE Sa = March 4, 1999 Students who fail schoolwork lose license Now that the first semester has ended, some North Carolina high school students are probably more familiar with recent state legislation which links the opportunity to obtain and keep a driv- er’s license with adequate progress towards grad- uation from high school. North Carolina law, ef- fective August 1, 1998, now requires students to remain in school and make adequate academic progress if they are to maintain driving privi- leges. This law is an attempt to motivate and encour- age students to complete high school. It applies to all North Carolina students under the age of 18 who are eligible for a permit or license, including home school and private school students. Simply put, students at Kings Mountain High School must remain in school and pass at least three courses per semester in order to obtain and retain their driving privileges. At the end of each semester we are required to identify the students who have failed to meet the requirements for retaining the right to drive. (Students who received their driving permits or licenses prior to December 1, 1997 are not subject ‘to this law). Parents are notified of the situation Herald/Times Bob McRae Also, once students become eligible age-wise plan to apply for a driving permit or license, they must have a Driving Eligibility Certificate issued : by their high school. These will not be issued to Superintendent students who are not making adequate academic Kings Mountain progress or have not remained enrolled in school. Ss hools In other words a student cannot obtain for the garding extremely unusual circumstances. The process is similar for students who have dropped out of school. ] After these appeals are determined, the names of any students who remain on the affected list are submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles. They are sent a letter revoking their : driving permit or license. When they once again become eligible for possessing a permit or license, they will have to pay a $25 restoration fee in ad- dition to the $10 license fee which is required. Once retained, right to hold the permit or license can be lost again. ; See, first time or retain the permit or license without making adequate progress. The first semester on which a student can be penalized was the first semester of the current ~ school year. Some students did not make ade- quate progress but are exempt as previously men- tioned. However, many of our students are affect- ed and, in time, all of our Kings Mountain High School students will be required to meet the re- quirements of the law. When our records at Kings Mountain High School were checked, only one of our students fell in the category of losing a driving permit. While that appears to be good news in general, we must realize that the number in this category will probably go up in future years when all of our high school’s students are affected by the law. Of course, dropouts in the age group affected by the law will also be required to turn in permits or Page 3A A larger group this year consists of the stu- dents who have been refused an Eligibility Certificate due to their failure to maintain ade- quate progress. Our high school staff indicates to me that several students have been turned away in their attempts to begin their formal driving cer- tification due to poor grades first semester. I realize that most teen-agers value highly the opportunity to drive a car. It is not pleasurable to be involved with specific instances of refusing that privilege. However, I support the law and the legislators who voted for it. All it takes to keep the privilege is to stay in school and main- tain adequate progress towards graduation. Hundreds of students at Kings Mountain High School do that every year. Isnt the simple solu- tion for those affected negatively by this law to do the same? * There is no question in my mind that these students are capable of doing well in school. The only question is about where they choose to place their priorities. Some of our students already have a clear indication of what our state thinks should be one of the highest priorities - a high school diploma. That certainly makes sense to ~ lately: and given the right to file a hardship appeal re- Kings Mountain High School FHA/HERQ students prepared food for the residents of White Oak Manor recently. Students who cooked the spread are left to right; yt Chris Styers, Katrena Winebarger, Kristy Washington, Kristy Worcester, Janneke Vermeulen, and Jennifer Haynes. Students help out in community caf infefact With those residing in a nursing home. Jennifer will be competing in the Illustrated Talk, Senior Division, at the Southwest A Jennifer Haynes, daughter of FHA /HERO competitive event Carl and Geanette Haynes, was * to be held at Central Piedmont the guest speaker at Kings Community College on March Mountain Senior Center on 9. For her competitive event, February 16. She chose an infor- she was to choose a topic relat- mative talk on the way people ed to a purpose of Future Kirigs Mountain High, School FHA/HERO students have been busy in the community Kindergarten registration under way in KM Schools licenses. Carolyn R. Paysour, has re- signed her position as Supervisor of the Kings Mountain ABC Store, according to Board Chairman Andy Neisler. Paysour is taking a position with the North Carolina State ABC Commission as an ABC Field Auditor in eastern North Carolina. The change will go in- to effect April 1. “The Kings Mountain ABC Store has profited from the leadership of Carolyn since its beginning in 1987, growing in sales to its present $900,000 to $1 million a year,” Neisler not- ed. “Carolyn has instilled a sense of ‘control’ of sales to cur- tail over indulgence and espe- cially discouraging sales to mi- nors. Kings Mountain has received not only monetary gains from its ABC System but also, a credibility with the Alcohol Beverage Control Industry under Carolyn'’s lead- ership these past 12 years. “The Kings Mountain ABC Board wishes to thank Carolyn for her unselfish dedication nd responsible leadership,” he added. “The Kings Mountain Police Department, Kings Mountain School System, Cleveland County and the City of Kings Mountain have profit- ed from her saving money wherever possible.” Sherry Wilson, current shift supervisor, will become the Kings Mountain ABC Store GROVER From 1A Betty Dover, Tracey Bridges; .Hlomemakers. of America, She | chose the purpose of promoting greater understanding between youth and adults. On Monday evening, February 8, FHA /HERO hosted desserts for Kings Mountain District School and members of the district office before the February School Board Meeting. Culinary Arts students pre- -pared chocolate pound cake, as- sorted cookies, and punch. Each person was presented with a’ chocolate chess pie as they left in appreciation of their support of the FHA /HERO program. me. Paysour leaving KM ABC store the direction of the ABC Board. Neisler said the ABC Board is advertising for a part-time bookkeeper and a full-time clerk. manager effective April 1. She came to the ABC Store as a part- time associate in 1992 and then full-time in 1994. She will con- tinue running the store under Published every Thursday Periodicals postage at Shelby, NC 28150 USPS 118-880 by Republic Newspapers, Inc. Postmaster, send address changes to: P. O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Phone (704) 481-8202 e Fax (704) 739-0611 Office: 824-1 East King Street ® Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Wes Grooms... Publisher Gary Stewart Editor BrendaBomert. ere oe Circulation Manager SSacyGndirey.. Advertising Manager Debbie Welsh Sales Representative Shelley Campbell... ls Graphic/Composing Manager NIN NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Republic A Newspapers, Inc. Mail Subscription Rates Payable in Advance. All Prices include 6% NC State Sales Tax. qo oy ATEN NTT (07 1 ¥ear ry voit 216iMonths Gaston & Cleveland County $21.20 $13.78 Other NC Counties $22.26 $14.84 Outside NC $26.50 $16.43 Wholesale Prices To The Public! 87 NISSAN ~ Jennifer Haynes represented FHA and Wendy Moore repre- 300ZX On the issue of Grover's new library, Higginbotham reported Children who will be five years old on or before October 16, 1999 should register for kindergarten in their respective school districts. If parents do not know which school their child will attend, they should call the Kings Mountain District Office at 734-5637. Applications for Kindergarten Health Assessment Reports are avail- able at all elementary schools. The application should be com- pleted and returned to the school as soon as possible. The Kindergarten Health Assessment Report is to be completed by the child's physi- cian or the health department and is due on or before September 7, 1999. Orientation Day for incoming kindergarten children and their parents is scheduled for May 7 at all elementary schools. At this time parents are to take the child’s official birth certificate and social security number. No child can be enrolled without the official birth certificate. On Orientation Day parents will take their child to school at 8:30 a.m. and remain for an in- formative session with the prin- cipal, which will last approxi- mately one hour. The children will go to classes and enjoy a typical kindergarten day, end- ing with lunch in the cafeteria as guests of the school system. Parents will pick up their chil- dren at 11:30 a.m. Regular kindergarten children will not attend school on this day. ~ Questions should be directed to Jane C. King, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, at 734-5637. FHA /HERO at the February C MMUNITY UTREACH ENTER Community Outreach Center Opens The Kings Mountain Foursquare Gospel Church, located at 1128 York Road, Kings Mtn., NC has begun opening their facilities to the community. This would include an all purpose area/ : gymnasium, class rooms, banquet and kitchen facilities, outdoor picnic area with pavilion, under roof barbecue pit and an outside children’s play area with equipment. The Church’s purpose is to strive to meet the needs of the community and to build the local church body. If you are interested in more information about our facilities or wish to reserve them you may contact the church office at 704-739-8496. They would be glad to answer any questions you may have and will be happy to provide you with a copy of the rules and regulations along with the usage fees. : KINGS Y 1 MOUNTAIN FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH Pastors Bill & Millie Maze 1128 York Road, Highway 1618S., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 sented HERO as they served the special guests. Tracey Bridges, Betty Dover, Jennifer Haynes, Chris Styers, Janneke Vermeulen, Kristy that the library steering com- mittee had met with three archi: tectural firms. Higginbotham said that the committee had eliminated one of the compa- Washington, Katrena pjes from consideration and Winebarger, and Kristy will have chosen the winning Worcester represented Kings = pig by the next meeting. Mountain High School On the question of developer Tommy Keeter's request in December to have Grover pro- vide sewer and water service to his proposed mobile home park, Mayor Rollins deferred the subject to a later date when Keeter could be present and more research done on the sub- ject. Birthday Party February 17, at White Oak Manor. Culinary Arts students baked two sheet cakes, sausage balls, cheese pennies, and prepared a sugar- free punch. Birthday presents were given to the eight resi- dents with February birthdays. ANTI-ALCOHOL PETITION DRIVE KICKOFF! Tuesday, March 9, 1999 7:00PM Kings Mountain Community Center Gym WHEN: TIME: WHERE: PURPOSE: Sign Petitions - Distribute Petitions TIME TO MAKE A STATEMENT - Against Alcohol Abuse in Kings Mountain - Against Drug Abuse in Kings Mountain - Against Gambling Abuse in Kings Mountain None of the above will help business, Industrial growth or quality of life. Are you willing to take a few minutes to make a difference? 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