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The Wonderland Experience adds tickets due to popular demand The City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department has expanded capacity due to high demand for free tickets into The Wonderland Experience! These additional free community tickets are available to anyone who wishes to attend the event. Your group (10 people or less) will be admitted in open spaces between other ticket holders. You can also upgrade your ex-

perience onsite to a VIP WonderPass experience for $20, where you'll receive a special character autograph passport, souvenir photo, and extra surprises inside the adventure. April 8, 9, and 10. Arrive anytime between 5:30 pm and 9:45 pm. Face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and up. PRO TIP: Arriving after dark makes your experience extra magical!

Childcare centers and NC Pre-K students across Kings Mountain and Grover got a surprise visitor to their classrooms on April 1, when Peter Cottontail himself paid a visit bringing goodies along the way. Each classroom received an Easter gift bag filled with eggs, sidewalk chalk, and toys donated by the City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department, as well as books donated by Mauney Memorial Library and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. See more photos on page 3A. Photos by Angela Padgett

Kings Mountain Cruise-In #1 last Saturday By Loretta Cozart

KM Call Center to be dedicated to Andy Underwood By Loretta Cozart Andrew Stuart (Andy) Underwood, Public Safety Answering Point Manager for the 911 Center for the City of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 17. Chief Lisa Proctor spoke during City Council regarding Underwood saying, “Andy was our PSAP Manager. Because Kings Mountain is in two counties, our call rating was low at 77.55%. Calls would go to Gaston County and then get routed to us. We wanted to fix it to better serve our citizens, so I assigned the job to Andy. Within 30-days the problem was solved, thanks to dual routing. After he solved the problem, our call rating went to 99.9% and we were ranked #1 in the state. Andy Underwood described his process to Chief

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Last Saturday, Kings Mountain Cruise-In & Hot Rods had its first Cruise-In from 4 until 9 pm at Hardee’s. They are looking to meet other people who love Hot Rods and Classic Cars. They received permission to gather at the restaurant prior to the event. In an April 1 post, Donnie Beard shared, “Started this two days ago and we already have 200 members!” For now, the plan is to meet every Saturday from 4 pm to 9 pm at Hardees. Cruise on by Saturday, April 10 between 4 pm and 9 pm for a flash from the past and to check out some Hot Rods and Classic Cars.

Proctor saying, “You set goals, strive for excellence, and you never settle for less.” City of Kings Mountain will dedicate the call center at Kings Mountain Police Department to Andy Underwood. A ceremony is being planned and his family will be invited as soon as a date is set,” said Chief Proctor.

Windy Bagwell is KMMS employee of the month Congratulations to Media Specialist, Ms. Windy Bagwell for being selected as the KMMS March Employee of the Month! Ms. Bagwell always serves in many roles and never complains.

Car lovers gather to talk shop at the first Cruise-In held by Kings Mountain Cruise-In & Hot Rods. See more car photos on page 5A. Photos by Jon Beard

She is in classrooms teaching or doing remote coaching for a team, along with all of her other duties. She goes very unnoticed and is very humble. It is an honor to work with her. She goes above and beyond to help all teachers and students with any media materials they may need. Bagwell also helps researching materials to

WINDY BAGWELL assist staff and students in their classes. She has assisted with tutoring and helping some of our remote students. She willingly helps wherever and whenever needed. She deserves to be recognized as Employee of the Month for KMMS! Congratulations to Ms. Bagwell. Thank you for all you do for KMMS!

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Officer Penny Phillips receives her badge and weapon during her retirement ceremony at city hall as Councilman Rhodes watches. Pictured L-R: Police Chief Lisa Proctor, Travis Phillips, Penny Phillips, and Mayor Neisler. Photo by Loretta Cozart

Officer Phillips retires By Loretta Cozart During the March 30 City Council meeting, Officer Penny Fulton Phillips retired after 25-years of service to City of Kings Mountain, most recently working in Records. Photos

from Phillips’ career from October 18, 1995 onward were shared in a slide presentation. Mayor Scott Neisler invited Police Chief Lisa Proctor to present Phillips her badge and gun, which is customary during police

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■ OBITUARIES

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Richard E. Plyler

Joyce Ann Ledford

SHELBY, NC – Richard Ervin Plyler died April 2nd, 2021 in Gastonia, NC. He was born July 29th, 1933 to the late Robert Ervin and Nell Regis Kimbro Plyler. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Brenda Howell and husband Ed, and Kathy Moore and husband James. Richard graduated from Gastonia High School. He attended Gardner-Webb Junior College and graduated from Carson-Newman College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained into the Ministry on August 28, 1955, by Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. During his ministry Richard served as pastor of Wise Baptist Church, Wise, VA; Mount Beulah Baptist Church, Bessemer City, NC and Patterson Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC from which he retired after 31 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth Webb Plyler; sons Richard Glenn Plyler and Karen, Charles Martin Plyler and Lucy; daughter Mary Katheryne Plyler and Rebecca; four granddaughters, Lorrin Elizabeth Brothers and Joshua, Laurel English Plyler and fiance’ David Sollecito, Anastasia Nicole Weaver and Jordan, Victoria Hartley Plyler. Richard will lie in repose at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 1:00pm until 7:00pm. For those who wish to pay their respects during this time, a guestbook will be available. The family will not be present. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Richard’s memory to one of the following: Victory Junction - 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317; Baptist Children’s Homes of NC - P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361; St, Jude’s Children’s Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Joyce Ann Ledford (née Sutton), age 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, died at Carolinas Medical Center on March 28, 2021. Joyce was born on February 21, 1948, in Gastonia, NC, to Jerry Ellis and Lorene Sutton. She grew up in Cramerton, NC and graduated from Belmont High School in 1966. She earned an Associate in Arts degree from Gaston College. She was married to James Robert Ledford for 46 years. She worked at Harris Teeter, American Greetings, McCormick, and Crowders Mountain State Park. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and volunteered with numerous library, gardening, school and literacy programs. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings (James Sutton and Linda Sutton Martin). She is survived by her husband Robert Ledford, daughter Charlene Reese Couch (Paul Couch), son Derek Reese (Crystal Reese), and granddaughter Autumn Reese, and by many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Mauney Memorial Library or to Oak Grove Baptist Church. Roseboro Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.

East Gold St. Wesleyan Food Pantry April 8 The Good Neighbors food pantry at East Gold Street Wesleyan church will be open Thursday, April 8th from 5:30 - 6:15 pm. Drive around to the back of the church and we will deliver to your car.

Patrick Senior Center events By Lynn Lail Steps to Health – Take Control: The Patrick Senior Center is offering the Steps to Health–Take Control program via Zoom by Nancy Abasiekong with the NC Cooperative Extension. Join Nancy in this 8 week program to learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthier and be more physically active. Classes will be on Thursdays, 1:30 pm—2:30 pm. Class Dates are April 8, 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Session materials can be picked up at the Senior Center. Please call the Center at 704-734-0447 to register and get the Zoom link. Interest Meeting for Upcoming Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser: The Patrick Senior Center is sponsoring an Interest Meeting for an upcoming Rock-a-Thon fundraiser in support of the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Join us on Thursday, April 8 via Zoom from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm to learn about how to get involved to support whose who are affected by Alzheimer’s. We need people to donate rockers for the day, sign up to rock, and also people who can donate to the cause. Everyone is welcome to support this fun event! Please call the center at 704-734-0447 to register and get the Zoom link.

CITATIONS MARCH 19: Steven Powers, 36, Vale, driving with revoked license, no vehicle registration, fictitious tag. MARCH 19: Brittany Braswell, 21, 105 Isley Street, no operator’s license. MARCH 20: Lisa Diane Trifone, 51, 709 Bad Horse Trail, driving on revoked license MARCH 20: Donna Faye Bridges, 30, Asheville, no operator’s license, expired tag. MARCH 21: Denvontey Morrison, 20, 207 Parrish Drive, no liability insurance, revoked tag, driving on a permit without a licensed driver, no current electronic inspection. MARCH 21: Janet Martinez, 22, Gastonia, expired tag. MARCH 21: Jaleah Clemons, 19, Shelby, revoked tag. MARCH 21: Kristina Nock, 47, Lawndale, no brake light, parking in handicapped space. MARCH 22: Michael Ray Travis Crisp, 31, 203 Cooke Circle, expired tag. MARCH 24: Brooks Marsaya, 44, Grover, expired tag. MARCH 24: Timson Whetstine, 49, 402 Cherry Street, expired tag.

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All adults eligible for Covid vaccine today! For a day that seemed like it would never come, Governor Cooper announced that all adults are eligible for their COVID-19 Vaccine starting today. His announcement released last week said, “All North Carolinians age 16 and older will be eligible to be vaccinated beginning on April 7.” The accelerated timeline allows the state to double down on its “fast and fair” approach to getting shots into

arms. Healthier Together, a new public private partnership with the NC Counts Coalition, will help increase the number of individuals from historically marginalized populations that receive COVID-19 vaccinations and provide a foundation for a longer-term framework for health equity. When it’s your spot to get your shot, you can find participating vaccine providers at MySpot.nc.gov. Previ-

ously eligible groups – health care workers, long-term care staff and residents, people 65 and older, frontline essential workers, and higher risk people – will continue to be prioritized. Visit YourShotYourSpot. nc.gov (English) or Vacunate.nc.gov (Spanish) for more information about the vaccines, including answers to frequently asked questions.

Hospice Clev. County Foundation grant helps with COVID-19 vaccine distribution In response to Cleveland County’s extensive public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recently formed Hospice Cleveland County Foundation has committed over $50,000 to support the Cleveland County Public Health Center’s mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Funds will be used to support the infrastructure and logistics of the Public Health Center’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics, as well as a comprehensive vaccine education campaign. “Nothing epitomizes the mission of Hospice Cleveland County Foundation further than being able to help protect residents of Cleveland County from COVID-19, as vaccination plays a critical role in helping us all get back to normal,” said Emily Arey,

Executive Director Created as a result of the recent merger between Hospice Cleveland County and Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, Hospice Cleveland County Foundation’s mission is to strive to maintain the success of the hospice tradition in Cleveland County by supporting efforts to help people lead healthy, productive lives and experience peaceful, dignified deaths. The Foundation seeks to ensure that all people – especially those with the fewest resources – have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and in life. The Foundation is led by a 14-member board of Cleveland County residents, all former members of the original Hospice Cleveland County Board of Directors. As of March 23, Cleve-

land County Public Health Center has administered more than 13,500 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. “We are very excited and appreciative to have received this grant from the Hospice Cleveland County Foundation. Our public health team in partnership with many other county agencies and volunteers have been working tirelessly to administer the COVID-19 vaccine as effectively and efficiently as possible in our community. This funding will not only help support our current work to administer the vaccine but will also help expand efforts to provide additional education and outreach materials about the vaccine to community members,” said DeShay Oliver, Deputy Health Director, Cleveland County Public Health Center.

Operation New summer school option for families Sleigh Ride continues T h e week of M a r c h 29, Sheriff Alan Norman’s Operation Sleigh Ride continued with the arrest of Geraldo Reedy of 2557 W Franklin Blvd. in Gastonia. He was charged with PWISD Sch. IV (Alprazolam) and Sell/Deliver Sch. IV (Alprazolam). $10,000 Secured Bond. The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously. Sheriff Norman requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/Narcotics Division at 704-484-4831 or Submit a Tip on our mobile App.

On March 31, the General Assembly gave unanimous approval to legislation to create a new summer school option for students who have fallen behind due to remote learning. Specifically, House Bill 82, Summer Learning Choice for NC Families, will create a six week in-person and fully-funded summer school program available to every family if they so choose. “Parents are ready to see their children going back to school and to recover from the learning loss that has

occurred during the pandemic,” said Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland), who is also the lead sponsor of the bill. “After bipartisan work from the House and Senate and input from educators around the state, this legislation will give North Carolina families an option for their children to grow and learn during this summer.” Rep. John Torbett (R-Gaston), who is Chair of the House K-12 Education Committee, said, “I am proud to have been a primary sponsor of HB 82.

This legislation is crucial for us to combat the learning deficit that has occurred due to the pandemic. As always, I will continue to work on legislation that will help our children during this time so that they can reach their American Dream.” The summer school program would offer core academic courses, as well as enrichment classes in the arts and physical activities. The bill has strong support from local superintendents and education advocates, including Disability Rights NC.

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OPINION

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If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. –George Washington

Pieces of Kings Mountain History While the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter honored VetLORETTA erans buried COZART at Mountain Rest Cemetery last December, I learned the story of James Nickels, III, a young Kings Mountain man who gave his life to save others just one year after WWII ended. The following information was written by David Neisler for First Presbyterian Church. “James Calvin Nickels III was the son of James and Eloise Nickels of Kings Mountain. His parents were both active in the church and the community, Mr. Nickels having been employed as a civil engineer by Southern Rail-

way Company while Mrs. Nickels was the longtime principal of Park Grace Elementary School.” “James Calvin Nickels, III was a distinguished member of the Class of 1939 at Kings Mountain Central High School where he earned varsity letters in basketball and tennis while serving as the inaugural editor of MILESTONES, the high school annual first published in 1939. He later enrolled at Davidson College where he became an outstanding long-distance runner for the school’s talented track team, which went undefeated his senior year. Jim Nickels graduated from Davidson in 1943 with a degree in Economics and he soon enlisted in the United States Navy to

JAMES CALVIN NICKELS, III Photo provided by Mary “Pucky” Nantz

begin training as an aviator, eventually earning a commission as an Ensign while being assigned to Squadron VB-82, based a Quonset Point, Rhode Island.” “On May 13, 1946, his squadron was conducting dive-bombing maneuvers over Marion, Massachusetts, when his plane collided with another aircraft during heavy turbulence. Regaining partial control of his crippled aircraft, Ensign Nickels courageously steered his plane away from several residential areas and attempted to land on a nearby lake but was unsuccessful.” “For nearly forty-years after his death, his friend and fellow pilot, Grady Jensen of Scarsdale, New York, placed flowers on

the altar of the church on the Sunday nearest May 13.” “James Nickels’ sister, Nancy Nickels of Charlotte, has been a loyal member of First Presbyterian church since childhood and regularly attends services during the summer months while residing at her cottage at Lake Montonia.” What a wonderful tribute to a hero who put other’s lives before his own and saved countless people that day. He was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery on May 17, 1946. Seventy-four years later, at the age of 94, his sister Nancy was laid to rest with her parents James and Eloise, and her brother Jim.

Looking Back Violence in America, don’t be surprised

Reprinted from March 4, 1971 Kings Mountain Herald –Governor James B. Hunt holds Little Miss Poppy Leigh Anne Stewart as Lynn Grigg, Junior Miss Poppy, standing left, and Jeff Grigg look on at the Governor’s Office at the Capitol. Representing the state American Legion Auxiliary, the Kings Mountain young people are the nieces and nephew of the State Auxiliary President. Leigh Anne presented the first memorial poppy made this season by hospitalized veterans to Governor Hunt. Leigh Anne is daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Gary Stewart and Jeff and Lynn are children of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Grigg, all of Kings Mountain. Photo by Gary Stewart

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The most recent attack at the United States Capitol Glenn Mollette will Guest Editorial most likely insure a permanent fence and additional security. The attack which resulted in the loss of life for a long serving Capitol police officer and the attacker is another senseless violent act. Recently we have heard about a brutal attack on a Filipino woman in New York City. A 75-year-old Asian woman was brutally attacked in San Francisco and ten people were killed by a lone gunman at a grocery store in Boulder Colorado. A business park shooting in Orange, California left four people dead including a nine-yearold boy who died in the arms of his mother who was trying to protect him. A lone gunman walked into various spas in Atlanta recently and took the lives of eight people. None of these violent attacks made sense. According to the FBI there is a violent crime every 24.6 seconds in the United States. One murder occurs every

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30.5 minutes. One rape every 3.9 minutes. One robbery every 1.7 minutes. One aggravated assault every 30 seconds. One burglary every 22.6 seconds and one motor vehicle theft every 40.9 seconds. You can read more at FBI.gov. Chicago statistics show shootings and murders were up 50% in 2020 with 875 people who died from gun violence. Seventy-eight percent of the victims were black according to ABC Eye Witness News of Chicago. Capitol Hill was tragically and fatally surprised last Friday. They were surprised on January 6th as Capitol police never imagined they would face such a menacing mob. The woman walking down the street or someone in a grocery store seldom suspects a lunatic is on the prowl. We let our guards down. We want to believe we are safe but we aren’t. Because of so much violence in our society people are unnerved by a stranger knocking on the door. Someone walking too close to us in the store or riding our rear bumper on the highway causes concern. Unfortunately, violence typically happens when we are least suspecting. While our leaders

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will be strengthening the fence around the nation’s Capitol, I hope they will strengthen our security on the southern border. About 5,000 people a day are entering our nation. Many are paying Mexican gangsters up to $8,000 each for help in reaching our border. Are they going to come here and be law abiding people? Since President Biden doesn’t want to return to the detention policies of Donald Trump, thousands of asylum applicants are being released into the country. These people are not going to remain on the border. They are coming to your town in Iowa, Utah, Ohio and Vermont and all the rest of the country. The fence around the Capitol will become a monument to the future of our nation. Many third world houses in Brazil, South Africa and many places in Mexico are surrounded by walls or fences. If we don’t do better with our security on the Border look for most houses and subdivisions in America to follow this same course. And, don’t be surprised. Kings Mountain Herald’s publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or information to be printed in this publication. We will provide ad proofs for prepaid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Community First Media.

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Artist’s rendering of Jimmy Wayne’s mural at the Joy Performance Theater. Photo provided

Jimmy Wayne mural coming soon to a theater near you By Loretta Cozart A mural of Jimmy Wayne will soon grace the north side of the Joy Performance Theater, as work begins in April as part of the North Carolina Musician Murals project. The Kings Mountain native became a foster kid turned award-winning country recording artist and New York Times bestselling author, whose songs and story highlight his mission to raise awareness for children in foster care. "Jimmy is a shining example of the power of music; but more than that, he's never forgotten where he came from and is always giving back," said Angela Padgett, Vice President of the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame. "We're thrilled to have Jimmy, a true hometown hero, be part of our board of directors." Having recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of finishing his walk halfway across America - Project Meet Me Halfway - to raise awareness to the plight of more than 30,000 children in foster care, Jimmy, a Cleveland County native, is a former foster kid turned award-winning country recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of 'Walk To Beautiful'. Jimmy's songs and story highlight his mission to raise awareness for these forgotten youth. Jimmy's hits include "Stay Gone," "Paper Angels," "I Love You This Much" and "Do You Believe Me Now," which earned BMI's prestigious Million-Air Award for receiving more than one million radio spins in America. In 2009, Jimmy toured with Brad Paisley and recorded "Sara Smile" with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo Daryl Hall and John Oates. In 2005, Jimmy became the youngest recipient of The William Booth Award, one of

the highest honors that may be conferred upon an individual by The Salvation Army. In 2012, Jimmy lobbied to pass legislative bills extending the age of foster care from 18 to 21 in California and Tennessee. In 2013, Jimmy's first film, 'Paper Angels' (UPtv) became an instant holiday classic and in 2014 he released 'Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way' (Thomas Nelson/ Harper Collins) which became a three-time New York Times bestseller, crossing the 170,000 sales milestone, in early 2019, and becoming a #1 bestseller at Amazon. In 2016 Jimmy received the prestigious Points of Light award from President George W. Bush (41), while simultaneously contributing to the extension of foster care services from age 18 to 21 in North Carolina and Ohio. In 2017, Jimmy was honored with the inaugural Community Maker award by Verizon and received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from William Woods University. In 2018 he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Cal State University San Marcos and most recently, (May 2019) he was honored by the National Council for Adoption with the Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux Award in recognition of his continued commitment to creating positive change in the lives of children in foster care who need permanent families. Jimmy has shared his story - The Power of One - around the world as a keynote speaker and has performed on the Grand Ole Opry 224 times. He lives in Nashville and continues to give back through his non-profit awareness campaign, Project MeetMe Halfway. For more about Jimmy

Wayne, visit www.jimmywayne.com. The North Carolina Musician Murals project describes how this project evolved. “The trail to the North Carolina Musician Murals begins in Chapel Hill, on a wall inside Pepper’s Pizza (pictured below), more than a decade ago. It’s where Scott Nurkin, owner of The Mural Shop, arranged portraits of renowned musicians from around the state, many of whom he idolized as a drummer growing up in Charlotte. The deal worked in his favor two ways: it showcased his work and, in exchange for the decor, he received ‘free pizza for life.’” “When Pepper’s shuttered in 2013, Nurkin ate his last comped slice, but the art lived on, thanks to Mark Katz, then chair of UNC’s Department of Music, who purchased the lot and commissioned more to display in Hill Hall on campus. They remain there, a small piece of North Carolina music history preserved.” “Today, the NCMM trail is coming together as Nurkin ultimately envisioned it— as large-scale murals in the hometowns of the musicians he originally honored at Pepper’s. In collaboration with Backdrop, a Raleigh-based consultancy, The Mural Shop is hitting the road; from John Coltrane on the historic Opera House in Hamlet to Earl Scruggs on Newgrass Brewing Co. in Shelby, the project reaches communities small and large, rural and urban, in every part of North Carolina. It’s our hope you visit, share with friends and family, and help us appreciate the legacy of some of the finest musicians the world has ever known.” In the next few weeks, keep an eye on the Joy Performance Theater, as Kings Mountain’s Jimmy Wayne takes his place in history.

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Crisis By Pastor Greg Neely Chestnut Ridge Church

Easter weekend is now in the books and somehow the idea of potentially contracting an illness, continued to be publicized more than the celebration of the resurrection. As our yards are taking on the fragrance of Spring and the neighborhoods are beginning to blossom with folks enjoying the longer days, life almost has a ring of normalcy to it. We could almost go back into some of the habits from before. Before the pandemic we were for the most part,

God professing, flag flying, law abiding, loving our home town people. We will gladly be there for most any of our neighbors in a time of trouble. If we could just get back to life as normal, then everything would be right in the world once more. Isn’t it interesting that we only hear of one primary health issue that has been given to us in massive quantity for over a year now, but the greatest pandemic is rarely talked about? Don’t get me wrong. I am very grateful for warnings that inform me of pending tragedy. If a tornado is headed to-

wards my house, I want to be warned ahead of time! It seems that the news broadcasters are doing a great job at communicating the warning. But then I wonder. If the Bible is true, then the pending return of Christ is true, not to mention the fact that everyone that dies between now and then will face Him. And if that’s true, then the commission which was given to us must also be true. That commission is for us to go out into all the world and proclaim repentance for the forgiveness of sin in His name (Luke 24:47). We know that sin is more

severe than Covid, in that it has spread to all people (Romans 5:12). When sin is completed it is guaranteed to bring about death (James 1:15) As we pray for things to get back to normal, I have to ask us a question. Why is it that the news media does a better job of publicizing a crisis that only impacts a portion of the population, than we as believers do publicizing the greatest pandemic known to man? Maybe it’s time the headlines proclaimed the good news of the gospel!

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

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Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

KM Church Of The Nazarene 602 Dixon School Rd • Kings Mountain, NC Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

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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. Jesus carried His own cross to a hill called the Place of the Skull. There they nailed Him to the cross. With Him were two others. There was one on each side of Jesus. Then Pilate put a writing on the cross which said, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. John 19:17-18

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Children enjoy Easter Egg Hunt at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church this past Saturday. Photos provided

Pictured front row, L-R: Linda Appling, Ann Bennett, and Denise Cobb. Back row, L-R: Anne Gamble, Sunshine Smith, Donna Wood, Johnsie Reavis, Bendetra McDowell, and Valerie Boyd with blue pinwheels. Photo provided by Anne Gamble

GFWC KM supports children during Child Abuse Prevention Month On April 1, GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club placed blue pinwheels in front of Kings Mountain Police Department to remind everyone the importance of caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for all children and families during Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April. “April is a time to help our community members learn the important role they play in fostering safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments children need for healthy development,” explained Anne Gamble, immediate past president of the KMWC. Child maltreatment is a preventable problem, and the past year has shown us that supporting families is essential to prevent child maltreatment. All adults play a role in

Child Abuse Priority sign reminds everyone to keep our children safe. creating caring connections and nurturing environments for the healthy development of our future generation of parents, leaders, and community member. North Carolina’s future prosperity depends on it. Be a connection for NC children and families during

East Gold Street Wesleyan Easter Egg Hunt Saturday East Gold Street Wesleyan Church held their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, from 10 am-12 pm. The free event was for children ages birth5th grade. “We are just so happy with the turnout. There were so many kids here today and they looked like they were having a good time with their families,” organizer Rainey Frady said. “We are glad they could spend time outside with their families and celebrate Easter.” There were plenty of snacks, music, prizes , a story time, and lots of fun. Others who helped organize the event included

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Hospice CC holds Daylily Fundraiser By Loretta Cozart Hospice Cleveland County is currently hosting a Daylily Fundraiser. For $100, donors receive a beautiful Daylily. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Pam Sharts shared, “We are very grateful to Mr. Paul Owen at Slightly Different Nursery for creating this beautiful Daylily named "Definition of Peace" just for Hospice Cleveland County.” Paul Owen is a multi-award winning Daylily hybridizer. To support Hospice Cleveland County with your donation, visit HospiceCares.cc and click LEARN MORE at the bottom of the page, or call 704-751-3573. The fundraiser continues until May 21. You will receive a special invitation to pick up your plant in late June at Slightly Different Nursery located at 2812 Hollis Road in Polkville.

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DINNER IN A DISH Jo Martin 6 med. potatoes, sliced 4 med. carrots, sliced 2 med. onions, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 ½ lbs. ground beef 1 can cream of chicken soup Place alternate layers of potatoes, carrots and onions in greased 1 ½ quart casserole. Press ground beef on top. Dilute soup with ½ cup water. Pour over meat and vegetables slowly. Bake covered in 350 degrees oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. MEAT LOAF Virginia Spangler 1 ½ lb. ground beef 1 cup tomato juice ¾ cup oatmeal, uncooked 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup chopped onion

1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Combine all ingredients, mix well and press firmly into ungreased 8x4x2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 servings. PEANUT BUTTER PIE Margaret Mull Gaston Mix well: 2/3 cup confectioner’s sugar 8 Oz. cream cheese ¾ cup crunchy peanut butter When thoroughly mixed add ½ of 8 oz. container Cool Whip. Put into one Graham cracker crust. Put rest of Cool Whip on top. Refrigerate 3 or 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

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GAME OF THE YEAR

Crest here Friday, BSC title on line

Kings Mountain High senior Dameon “DayDay” Wilson started his 50th varsity game for the Mountaineers in last week’s win over Forestview. The Mountaineers have gone deep in the state playoffs every year Wilson has been on the team.

Photo by Charlie Smith If not for COVID restrictions, John Gamble Stadium’s seating sections and hills would be packed for Friday’s Crest at Kings Mountain Big South 3A Conference football game. In a shortened seven-game regular season, both teams enter the contest with perfect 6-0 records and the winner will be crowned Big South Conference champion and get the conference’s #1 seed for the upcoming state 3A playoffs. Neither team has had anything close to a scare in the conference, although Kings Mountain did have to overcome an excellent Shelby passing attack to edge the Lions 36-35 in a non-conference game two weeks back. Crest, on the other hand,

rolled over the Burns Bulldogs in their only county matchup and, like KM, also handily defeated all of its Big South opponents. So, from all indications, Friday’s game is going to be a barn burner. Mountaineer coach Greg Lloyd is a former Crest player and wishes them well…except when they’re playing his Mountaineers. “They are a very solid,” Lloyd said. “They’re an excellent team. They have an extremely fast quarterback in TJ Ruff. He made us look bad last year with his running and passing. He’s really fast on the field and a special talent.” And, he hasn’t slacked off any during this shortened season. He has accounted for almost 1,200 yards in six games, including hitting 24 of 38 passes for 428 yards and rushing 87 times for 738 yards and 10 TDs. “They also have great speed defensively. They played really well at Burns last week and Burns is a very good ball team,” Lloyd said. Like always, the Chargers are well-balanced and have one of the best receivers in the state in Chelsey Borders, who has caught 16 passes for 375 yards and eight TDs. “He catches a ton of balls,” Lloyd noted. “They have a lot of good skill guys. They play a 3-4 defense and are really solid. They’re going to be a big challenge for us.” See CREST, Page 2B

Orlando Odums runs after catching a pass in KM’s win over Forestview Thursday at Gamble Stadium. Photos by Gary Smart

Mountaineers beat Forestview to clinch state 3A playoff berth What everyone thought from the beginning is now official. After last Thursday’s 39-7 victory over Forestview at John Gamble Stadium, Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers are in the 2021 3A state playoffs. The Mountaineers will be hosting Crest in a battle for the Big South Conference title and the conference’s top playoff berth Friday at 7 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium. After a sluggish start due to a fired-up Forestview defense which held the Mountaineers to just one touchdown in the first quarter, the home team built an 18-0 halftime lead and rolled to its sixth straight victory. The slow start really wasn’t anything threatening because the KM defense was in top form from start to finish, limiting the Jaguars to minus yards rushing until they gained 21 on their last two carries of the night. They had 28 yards rushing in the second half to finish with plus 20 for the game. They had only 24 yards passing. “The defense played very well,” noted Mountaineer Coach Greg Kings Mountain’s Caleb Holland was too Lloyd. “We tackled their big backs fast for the Forestview defense to contain really good and covered the ball with in Thursday’s game at Gamble Stadium. a lot of pressure.

“Our offense continued to run the ball good, but it was tough to pass with it being so windy and cold. But it was a solid effort, especially on a short week and considering it was our fourth game in about 13 days. That’s tough and it speaks volumes.” The Mountaineers drove to the Forestview seven on their first possession before a sack forced KM to try a field goal from the 18. On a very cold and windy night, the kick fell short with 4:35 left in the quarter. But KM’s defense quickly forced a Jaguar punt from its own 22, and an 11-yard kick put KM in business at the Jags’ 33. Four plays later Rashaard Brooks went 13 yards up the middle for a 6-0 lead. Moments later Deandre Hoyle picked off a pass at midfield and returned it to the Forestview 39. Orlando Odums and Peyton Fisher caught key first down passes and Brooks scored on a three-yard run behind good blocking for a 12-0 lead. After a DayDay Wilson sack at the Forestview 25, the Jaguars went into punt formation but punter Anthony Aguilar dropped the snap and was tackled at his own four. Wilson See FORESTVIEW, Page 3B

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KMHS girls softball golf tourney at KMCC The Kings Mountain High School girls softball team is having a captain’s choice fund raiser Saturday, April 10 at Kings Mountain Country Club. There will be a 7:30 shotgun start. Teams and hole sponsors are needed. Entry fees are $260 per team. Checks should be made payable to Carolina

Curve-Deaton. Hole sponsors are $100. Mulligans will be available along with cash prizes for the top three teams (determined by numbers of entries), closest to the pin, longest drives and door prizes. All profits will support KMHS softball.

Pre-sale tickets for KM football Ticket information for Friday’s Crest at Kings Mountain football game: Tickets are $10, cash only. More than likely, there will be no tickets sold at the game because a sell-out is expected. Ticket sales are as follows: Wednesday – 2:30-3:30 p.m., for marching band, varsity cheer and varsity

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Women’s tennis tryouts to begin Kings Mountain High women’s tennis tryouts will begin Monday, April 12 at 5 p.m. at the new KMHS tennis complex. All student athletes are required to take their tennis gear and their personal cooler. From a COVID-19 perspective, all student athletes are required to take a mask and are required to

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have to keep them off the field as much as possible.” Lloyd stresses that the Mountaineers must also win the kicking game. “Crest is well rounded in all three phases,” he noted. “I am confident we will play well,” he said. “We’re looking forward to the game and to a big crowd. It’s not just for the conference championship. If we win this game we should have some home playoff games.”

JV football KM softball falls to Crest faces Crest Kings Mountain fell to

Kings Mountain High’s JV football team will end its season Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Crest. The Mountaineers carry a 3-0 record into the contest. They defeated Burns, South Point and Shelby and were idle last week.

Beaver wins Senior golf Tony Beaver shot a 68 to win last week’s Cleveland County Senior Men’s Golf Tournament at River Bend. Because of cold weather, Thursday’s match at Kings Mountain was cancelled. Ray Morgan took low net with a (61) 74-13. Beaver was closest to the pin on hole three and Jimmie Blanton sank the longest putt on nine.

Crest 5-1 in a Big South softball game Monday night at KMHS. Mackenzie Hayes got the win, scattering three hits and one earned run while striking out 16. Kali Weaver took a tough loss, giving up just four hits while striking out five. Austyn Dixon led the Mountaineers at the plate with 2-for-3. Hayes hit a grand slam for the Chargers. Kings Mountain travels to Stuart Cramer Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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From Page 1B Crest, no doubt, feels the same about the Mountaineers. “We’re happy to be 6-0 and tickled to death to get to play in a game like this at our place,” Lloyd said. “It should be a great game and some good competition. We have to play good defense, much better than we did at Shelby. We can’t give up big plays. We have to make them earn it. We

maintain a social distancing requirement of six feet or more while practicing and conditioning. All athletes must have an updated physical on file prior to practicing. For questions or concerns contact Coach Rick Henderson at Rick.Henderson2@duke-energy.com or 704-460-8066.

Kings Mountain High softball player Keegan Irby recently signed to further her education and softball career at Cleveland Community College. She is pictured with head coach Kevin Cruise and assistant coaches Shon Macopson and Jeff Cloninger.

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2:04 – KM – Rayshaard Brooks 13-run (kick failed). 33-yd. drive following short FV punt. Brooks 3-23 rushing, Pressley 9-yd. reception. SECOND QUARTER 9:32 – KM – Brooks 3 run (pass failed). 39-yd. drive following Hoyle pass interception and 11 yd. return. Brooks 5-10 rushing, Odums 9-reception, Fisher 11-reception. 6:51 – KM – Dameon Wilson 4 run (kick failed from 25 yard line after penalty). THIRD QUARTER 8:58 – KM – Dameon Wilson 6 run (Ellis kick). 56-yard drive, 6 plays. Holland 5-49 rushing. FOURTH QUARTER 10:57 – KM – Devin Pressley 5 pass from Ethan Reid (Ellis kick). Five plays. Key play 41-yard run by Caleb Holland. 9:38 – FV – Josh Medlin 18 pass from Jamarion Dawkins (Anthony Aguilar kick). 3-play, 20 yard drive following Dawkins’ 64-yard KO return to KM 20. KM – 4:20 – Jake Lloyd 2 run (Ellis kick). 69-yd. drive following FV kickoff. 8 plays including runs of 17 and 10 yards by Holland, two receptions for 27 yards by Odums and one 12-yard catch by Pressley. KM RUSHING – Reid 4-13, Brooks 14-49, D. Wilson 2-10, Holland 18-155, Team 1-(-5). KM PASSING – Reid 1227-1-123. KM RECEIVING – Cannon 1-3, Fisher 3-43, Pressley 3-26, Odums 4-50, Brooks 1-1.

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Kings Mountain High softball player Jenna Ramsey signs to play college softball at Caldwell Community College in Lenoir. Front row, left to right, Jenna’s father Brian Ramsey, Jenna Ramsey, her mother Tandra Ramsey and friend Cassi King. Back row, KMHS assistant softball coach Jeff Cloninger, head coach Kevin Cruise and athletic director Matt Bridges.

KMHS soccer falls to Crest Kings Mountain fell to Crest 5-1 in a Big South Conference soccer match Monday night. Maggie Honeycutt scored KM’s goal off an assist from Megan Carley. The Lady Mountaineers have a 3-2 record.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. One who manufactures 6. Science degree 9. Database management system 13. Desert 14. Inventor Musk 15. Welsh valley 16. Round Dutch cheese 17. Saying 18. Comedian and TV host 19. Uppermost portions of the brain 21. City in Transylvania 22. Where astronauts go 23. Men’s hairstyle 24. Indicates position 25. One point east of due south 28. Businessmen may have one 29. Grass part 31. Running back Gurley 33. Unwavering 36. Options 38. Annoy 39. Greek mountain 41. Pastas 44. Fishes 45. Wrap 46. Potentially a criminal (slang) 48. Seize 49. The Constitution State 51. Upset 52. 1991 men’s Wimbledon champ 54. Central Chinese province 56. Predisposition 60. A notice of someone’s death 61. One-time Kentucky Rep. 62. Swiss river 63. Dried-up 64. Finger millet 65. __ Allan Poe 66. German river 67. Brew 68. Kenyan river

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Streetscape site preparation work by KM City Crews Week of Apr. 5 Tree removal beginning early morning April 5 and completed by end of day on April 7th . • Please avoid parking on-street during tree removal dates along east side of S. Battleground (W. Gold to Mountain) and both sides of W. Mountain (S. Battleground to S. Piedmont). • Kings Mountain Energy Department will be removing electrical power serving all the trees downtown beginning on Monday April 5. • Beginning Tuesday April 6, Public Works crews will begin removing street trees on the east side of S. Battleground between W. Gold Street and W. Mountain Street early in the morning so parking along this side of S. Battleground will be blocked-off

by cones until each area is cleared. • Progress will begin at W. Gold intersection and move north along east side to intersection of W. Mountain Street. • Work will then progress east on the south side of W. Mountain St. between S. Battleground and S. Piedmont Ave. • Upon reaching S. Piedmont crews will then turn back west along the north side of W. Mountain to S. Battleground. • Temporary lane closures along W. Mountain are anticipated. • Crews will be leaving 1 ft. stumps temporarily for the contractor to use when removing them when sidewalk work begins this spring. • Posts with orange fencing will be placed around the stumps in the planter

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 9th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of MARY ANN WEBBER ELMORE, 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, Christine Webber, Executrix on or before the 17th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of March, 2021. Christine Webber, Executrix Estate of: Mary Ann Webber Elmore 2633 Cider Ridge Road Dallas, N.C. 28034 KMH (3/17, 24, 31 & 4/07/2021)

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area with no concrete to provide visible borders for pedestrians. • Traffic signal serving the intersection of E. Mountain Street and S. Cherokee Street will be converted to a flashing signal with "yellow/caution" flashing on Mountain and "red/stop" flashing on S. Cherokee. As we approach the end of the project this signal will be deactivated entirely with new stop signs serving all three directions. Week of Apr. 12 • Sewer "slip-lining" project will be completed along Battleground. (This work was delayed one week due to materials) • Water main replacement (revised). Public Works crews will be temporality closing Mountain Street on April 12 beginning at 8:00am and requiring approximately 6 hours. Work will remove the ex-

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 19th day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT WAYNE BLANTON, 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, Hunter Lee Blanton, Administrator on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of March, 2021. Hunter Lee Blanton, Administrator Estate of: Robert Wayne Blanton 1633 Greenlee Road Mooresboro, NC 28114 KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07, & 14/2021)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 25th day of March, 2021 as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of JOHN D. FLORY, 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, Christy Allen and Cherryl Barnett, Co-Executrixes on or before the 30th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st day of March, 2021. Christy Allen, Co-Executrix Estate of: John D. Flory 1918 Chatfield Road Shelby, NC 28150 and/or Cherryl Barnett, Co-Executrix Estate of: John D. Flory 611 Ginger Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (3/31, 4/07, 14 & 21/2021)

isting sidewalk in front of 138 W. Mountain to install a waterline for fire protection. The street pavement and sidewalk will be replaced with a temporary asphalt sidewalk after the waterline is installed until the new streetscape sidewalk is installed this summer/fall. Week of Apr. 19 • Gas line extension in the parking area north of Mountain Street to serve new users Remember, this project is going to be disruptive at times for all of our downtown businesses. Please park in the parking lots and/or opposite side of the street from construction activity to enable our team to complete their tasks as efficiently as possible. Please read our periodic updates so you're up to date on what's going on or may have changed.

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Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ

By Gary Miller I was wiping down some of my deer mounts that I had acquired over time. There’s one of my first bucks taken in Alabama, a Virginia eight-pointer, and a GARY MILLER nice eleven from Missouri. Each mount made its way to my wall for different reasons along with the fact they made an attractive display. And then there’s the broken five-pointer. He’s small, unidimensional, and particularly unimpressive. Well overlooked by anyone who might be cruising my display. But he made his way to the wall not for what he is, but for whose he is. It was my son’s first buck. He was nine years old when he landed this massive monarch and forever stamped extreme value on this otherwise deficient deer. The value was not in the work of art, but in who signed it. The Apostle Paul described us this way. He said, “We are God’s workmanship.” This word workmanship is the Greek word Poiema. It is where we get our English word poem. It is only used one other time in the Bible. And again, Paul is using it to describe another work of God – the created world. Many preachers and theologians like to say we are God’s masterpiece and while this is true, this actually puts the emphasis on the work instead of the designer. You see, if you see yourself as unimpressive or of little value, you are looking at the work and not Who is doing the work. Let me illustrate another way. Have you ever gained the signature of a famous person on a worthless piece of paper, shirt, or other item? If you have, then you’ll understand how the value truly comes. And this is no different in our lives. What gave mankind value above all other creation was the signature breath of God on our lives. And what continues to give us value is not that we are just any sequence of rhythmic words strung together, but that we are a poem – some elaborate and some simple – but all, individually and authentically, signed by God. Contact me to speak at your next event. www.outdoortruths.org gary@outdoortruths.org

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 12th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of VERA JANE MCKINZIE, 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, Linda Jean McKinzie; AKA; Linda J. McKinzie, Executrix on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of March, 2021. Linda Jean McKinzie; AKA; Linda J. McKinzie, Executrix Estate of: Vera Jane McKinzie 1800 Kingston Road Kingstown, NC 28150 KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07 & 14/2021)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 12th day of March, 2021 as Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN MICHAEL HOUSER, 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, Cynthia Lovelace Houser, Administratrix on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of March, 2021. Cynthia Lovelace Houser, Administratrix Estate of: John Michael Houser 816 Stoney Point Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07, & 14/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 2nd day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of LILLIAN IRVIN BRIDGES, 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, Forrest Donald Bridges, Administrator on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of March, 2021. Forrest Donald Bridges, Administrator Lillian Irvin Bridges 131 Appian Way Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (3/24, 31, 4/07, & 14/2021)

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The City of Kings Mountain has scheduled a Planning and Zoning Board Public Meeting for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting is to discuss and review Case VA-2021-312, a request for a voluntary noncontiguous annexation of land owned by the Harrell Corporation. The property is currently located in the southwest portion of the Kings Mountain ETJ between Crocker Road and Kings Mountain Boulevard. The subject parcels for consideration are:

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Kings Mountain has scheduled a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. A public meeting has been scheduled by the City of Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board concerning the following Amendment to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance in regards to Vacant Buildings as follows:

62514 Tax Map 4-30, Block 1, Lot 352 containing 2.17 acres 72747 Tax Map 4-30, Block 1, Lot 107 containing 1.11 acres 13810 Tax Map 4-30A, Block 5, Lot 11 containing 1.27 acres 55635 Tax Map 4-30, Block 1, Lot 244 containing 5.46 acres 11081 Tax Map 4-30, Block 1, Lot 26 containing 28.63 acres (Tract One) and 2.93 acres (Tract Two), 11082 Tax Map 4-30, Block 1, Lot 27 containing 19.34 acres

Recommendation from Main Street Coordinator to request that the City Council hold a public hearing at the April 27, 2021 at 6 pm to consider a zoning text amendment to add to Section 6.16 (4) Kings Mountain Protection, Preservation and Enhancement District (KMPPED) beginning at Page 53-R.1, a vacant properties/building registration process.

All are welcome to attend the scheduled public meeting. Masks and social distancing are required.

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EMPLOYMENT SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED. HoJoe Powersports & Equipment is looking to hire a full-time small engine mechanic. Experience a must! Background check & valid driver license required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR 2021 FOREST CITY OWLS PLAYERS. Host families provide a spare bedroom and access to a bathroom and laundry facilities. Each player is responsible for their own food and transportation, but the host family may include the player in meals and activities! PLUS you get two season tickets for each player you host! If you are interested in hosting a Forest City Owls player, please contact Kiva at 828-245-0000 or kfuller@forestcitybaseball.com TOP DOG AUTO SALES. Buy here, pay here! LOW down payments. Financing available. 351 Oakland Road, Spindale. 828-287-8668.

EMPLOYMENT CLASS A CDL DRIVERS NEEDED to haul wood product. Local run. Must pass drug test (828) 430-6293 TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. TRUCK DRIVER - CDL A - 1 YEAR EXP. FLATBED DRIVERS - $3000 SIGN-ON BONUS - WEEKENDS OFF - WEEKLY PAY - BENEFITS - KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Ph. 1-800-811-0947 EXT 129 COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340 WANTED SOMEONE to sharpen knives and scissors. Call 704-482-1595. NEED A CAREGIVER? I have 20 years experience, and have had both covid shots. Will work any hours, day/night. 704-974-0480 HELP NEEDED. Painting, Weedeating, Fence work, General Labor. 828-2894901. HELP WANTED! Experienced Restaurant help needed. Apply in person only at Hutchins Snack Bar, 501 Boss Moore Road, Caroleen NC 28019. Apply between 7am-10:30am or after 2:30pm Monday-Friday. NEEDING PARTS PULLER AT AUTO PARTS U PULL & SCRAP METAL OF LINCOLNTON. Must have your own tools. Apply in person at 851 Car Farm Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. 704-735-5085. CDL CLASS A DRIVER. In need of a CDL Class A driver. Local runs. Paid by the load. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby NC. 704-472-4666. NOW HIRING FULL, PART TIME. Beautiful Bride (bridal store) in Shelby. Friday & Saturday is mandatory. Apply in person. (704) 482-0082 HELP WANTED - BUILDING REMODELING. Experienced only. All phases of carpentry work. 704-735-8998, leave message. GDL TRANSPORT LOOKING for good drivers. Drug test required. 2 years experience. Top pay. Call 980-2953663 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516 TASTEBUDS POPCORN NOW HIRING. Daytime, Evenings & Weekends. Send resume and availability to: mail@tastebudspopcorn.com (Located at 208 N. Main St., Belmont)

SEEKING HVAC INSTALLER & HELPERS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC Installers and Installer Helpers. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704-4877877. lisa@shelbyhvac. com HIRING IMMEDIATELY ! Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@jobaline.com Questions? Call 704-434-2261 ext. 22473

BUSINESS SERVICES

J & M LAWNCARE SERVICE. Shelby area, mowing, edging, trimming & blowing. Free estimates, insured. (704) 974-9981

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@gmail.com

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301-491-3174. PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 4358062. RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

GREAT WORKS PRIVATE CARE. A newly licensed home care agency is now hiring PCA/ CNA’s in your area. For Seniors in need of home or after surgery care, we are accepting new clients. Call 704-374-5286 Today! We Do Great Works. greatworksllp@gmail.com COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain. Apply Within. For more information, email jobs-northamerica@ coats.com or call 980-291-2216.

SEEKING HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC service technicians. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704-4877877. lisa@shelbyhvac. com B&L TRUCKING NEEDS long distance Truck Driver to drive to Florida, Mississippi, some Texas and Virginia. Drive older equipment. 704-740-9238. LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 25 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC TEACHER NEEDED. $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. “Based on Experience and Education”. Apply In Person at KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER located at 1152 Wyke Rd., Shelby NC. 704-471-1717. CLASS A DRIVER DRIVER POSITION. C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc. is looking to hire a Class A driver. Must have current class A driver license and up to date medical card. Pay will depend on experience. Email resume to Tony Cooke at tcooke@ccscrapmetal.com or call 704-739-8053 for more information. PART-TIME DRIVERS NEEDED. LOCAL CDL CLASS A or C LIC DRIVER NEEDED. HOME NIGHTLY, OFF WEEKENDS. Clean MVR, 3 years experience. Send resume to: dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail. com or apply in person at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. 828286-7871 ext 4.

BUSINESS SERVICES DOWNED TREE REMOVAL in driveway or front yard and I keep wood. Small fee to haul brush off. 828-395-0758.

YARD SALE Sat., April 10, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 Antiques, furniture, tools, quilts, tiller, seed planter, collectables, 4 bar stools, girls bike. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 2-FAMILY SALE. SAT., APRIL 10TH, 8am-2pm. Lots household items, name brand pocketbooks, and misc. 5416 Canterbury Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 ESTATE/YARD SALE. Saturday, April 10th, 8AM-2PM. Contents of household, tools, holiday items, books, furniture, porcelain & collectible dolls, ceramic kiln (large & small). Additional collectibles and lawn care. 2600 Spring Valley Terrace, Shelby, NC 28152

GASTON COUNTY INSIDE SALE rain or shine! 109 South Jacob St., Cherryville. Saturday, April 10th and April 17th, 9:00 am til. Lots of things.

MIND & BODY WELLNESS, PLLC. At Mind & Body Wellness, we treat Behavioral Health, Suboxone Therapy for opioid addiction, and Primary Care! From childhood to geriatrics, we’re here for examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness. Completely HIPAA approved Telehealth appts! (910) 387-3840 ltindall@mindandbodywellnesspllc.com TAX SERVICES FOR IND IVIDUALS / SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the ﬁrst 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194, www.linkedin.com/in/trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail.com (252) 314-0777 trudieu@ yahoo.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

ESTATE: HOUSEWARES, TOOLS, Christmas items, video games, 3x-5x clothes, sheets, books, dolphin collection. April 9-10, 9am-5pm. 232 Baxter Road, Cherryville, NC 28021 3 DAY ESTATE SALE. Fri. April 9th, 10am-3pm; Sat. April 10th, 8am-3pm; Sun. April 11th, 1pm-3pm. 101 S. Elm Street, Cherryville, NC 28021

ANTIQUES UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

FOR SALE INVERSION TABLE. Pro Sun Jade Tanning Bed, used 20 hours. New In box. (704) 4807405 BEE SUPERS WITH RACKS, $20 each. CANNING JARS, $4 case. 828-245-0956. 1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 3 PICNIC TABLES. Made of 4x8’s. Kept in shelter and never in the weather. $125 ea. (704) 538-0266

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704692-4449. IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

PART-TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY. No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. 704480-1226. NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR SALE

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864-492-4793 or 803627-9408.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895. UN-LOCKED IPHONE 7, LIKE NEW. $150. Call 704692-0748 or 704-473-6014. CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895. ANTIQUE WARDROBE, $50. (3) grey kitchen chairs, $40. Must Sell! 828-782-7221. DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272. ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-2455895.

GROVER ANTIQUES LOCATED ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE. 101 Mulberry St., Grover, NC. Open Mon. & Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 10:30am5pm. Sat. 10:30-4pm. Wed. & Sun. by appointment. Victorian furniture and mid century furniture, collectibles, vintage jewelry, man cave, bottles, mason jars, glassware and dishes. 864-425-9883. ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,395. 704-482-3166. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-6924449. BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704692-4449.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

JAZZY WITH A LIFT SEAT. $845. Lift seat triples the use of this Jazzy in the kitchen & in the home. 225 lb weight limit. Delivered with training & Warranty. Call Scooterman John, 704-951-4224. mobilityservices07@gmail.com

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing! Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique! Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 6006996 or (980) 295-5568

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-2868674. S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County. Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

PHONE AND PHONE ACCESSORIES. NewPhone. Shop has Phone Accessories Plus a New Phone with Safety for Kids. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com JOHN DEERE SICKLE MOWER #4 with manual. Woods mower PTO RM48. Gill one row cultivator. Goulds ETL submersible pump 2” outlet 45 Plus GPM. Hand held concrete saw with blades. Call (980) 254-5876 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843-670-9727. COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864-542-4562.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272.

TOW DOLLY FOR SALE, $350. Ford Ranger camper cover, ﬁberglass, $100. 828287-3820.

JOHN DEERE GS 30 Walk behind Lawn Mower. Commercial 36” deck. Kohler 13 hp pro motor. Excellent condition. Call 704-600-7224.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 WASHER/DRYER, $150. 6-dining room chairs, $100. 4-ladder back chairs, $50. French Provincial bedroom set, $225. Wood Stove, $75. 828-919-0587. 1999 TAURUS WAGON, $1450. One Row Cole Planter on Gill frame, $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch, $200. Call anytime. (704) 482-6010 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT! Graham Street/ Uptown Shelby. Gray/Tan/ White Female. Tipped ear. REWARD. If found call Pat. 704-419-2059.

WANT TO BUY CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR? Come See Us.... WE WILL GIVE YOU A FAIR PRICE! Francis Bros. Used Cars located at 134 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Phone 704434-2669 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

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WANT TO BUY RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists. (919) 314-7579

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DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

MIN PIN PUPPIES. Born 1/13/21, 2 males, 1 female, $450 each obo. 1st shots & dewormed, parents registered. 828-289-3905.

OCEANS LAKES HOUSE FOR RENT. Sleeps six. Weeks and weekends (3 day weekends) available. Golf cart included. 704-473-1494

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BABY GOAT FOR SALE. Nice and sweet for pet, 3 weeks old, currently bottle fed, $100. 828-980-5067.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 6359831

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. Wood ﬂoors, appliances, great condition, private lot, wired 16x20 building, $475. NO PETS. Mooresboro. (704) 472-8519

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828289-0742.

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CKD REGISTERED HUAHUA PUPPIES. each. (704) 418-9244

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FARM & GARDEN NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272. GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704-692-4079.

PETS & LIVESTOCK BOER GOATS FOR SALE. 828-289-0436.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

AKC FRENCH BULLDOGS AVAILABLE! FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE BLUE WITH BLUE EYES FULL AKC ! INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS, EXACTLY WHAT A FRENCHIE SHOULD LOOK LIKE. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PUPPY; SHE CAN’T WAIT TO COME HOME TO HER NEW FAMILY! $1600. JASONCHAFFEE29@YAHOO.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc., is submitting a Notice of Residual Petroleum (NoRP) for our facility located at 1538 Bethlehem Rd., Cleveland County, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 to notify the NC Department of Environmental Quality that a petroleum product was released and/or discharged at the site. There is no danger to public health and the environment and all measures required by DEQ have been strictly complied with. Questions or comments should be directed to Shan Conner at the abovementioned address.

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2007 HONDA PILOT Sports Package, 4x4, clean, well kept, Silver, Gray interior, 182,000 miles, $5900.00. 704-284-1450. 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Head Turner! LTZ package! 2006 Monte Carlo LTZ. 126,100 miles. Leather interior, power windows, doors locks, seat (heated), 17” wheels. ALL NEW tires and alignment just complete. Asking $3300, make me an offer. Check it out on CarolinaClassiﬁeds.com (828) 2236789

2016 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM. One owner, 94k miles, 6 cylinder, auto, loaded with all options, highway miles, lady driven, never smoked in, like new. Asking $13,000. Call 704-692-4449. 1989 GMC 1 TON PICKUPS 2500, factory Reading: contractors bed, bad motor, $800 Call or text (828) 477-7281

CAMPERS PROWLER CAMPER FOR SALE. 2016 Prowler Camper. $14,500. Call and leave message at 704-482-0865 for more information.

OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, 4 decks. All amenities, wi-ﬁ. Open JulyAugust. 704-418-4731

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

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HOUSE FOR RENT, SHELBY AREA. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer, dryer hookups, central heat/air. $600 month, $500 deposit. (704) 466-1003 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT 1 Bath. Nice looking, window blinds, double door on back & front. Double windows, Central Heat and Air, Storage shed, Credit check $35.00. 704-418-6116. FREE HEAT & WATER. Excellent location/Shelby. One bedroom apartment, stove and refrigerator. No smoking. No pets. No HAP. $495. (704) 487-5480 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

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LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4827723 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. 213 CLINE STREET, LAWNDALE, NC. 2BR, 1BA, central heat/air, no pets. $625 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson w/Clay & Associates Real Estate. 704-418-1251.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $450 deposit, $450 month. 864-316-5282. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, 0% ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

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MHP LOTS FOR RENT RUTHERFORDTON. Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park. Large lots. Call for Price (727) 743-4908 crey13860@ gmail.com HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The City of Kings Mountain has scheduled a Public Meeting for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. A public meeting has been scheduled by the City of Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board concerning the following Amendment to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance as follows: Article VII- TABLE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES. Section 7.4 Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses. (See Table) Add on Page 61. Change the table of permitted and conditional uses as follows: A public hearing on a proposed Article VII-Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses to Change Automobile Parking (commercial) from a conditional use permit (C) to a Permitted by Right use (X*) in the G-B zoning district and add as a note on the bottom of Page 61 (X*) “when such facilities are physically connected to Catawba Indian Nation Trust Property And Add to the list of height limitations exceptions in the zoning ordinance- Section 4.8 Height Limitation Exceptions. Add the following language after the word hospital, “Automobile Park (commercial) including elevator shafts when such facilities are physically connected to Catawba Indian Nation Trust Property.” All are welcome to attend the scheduled public meeting. Masks and social distancing are required. KMH (4/7/2021)

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First rabies case in Horse dies from rabies Cleveland County this year in Cherryville

On April 1, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a calf that tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal identified in the county this year. The animal was found at Devine Rd, Lawndale, NC. Any person bitten or exposed to potentially infectious saliva from this calf should contact their healthcare provider or the local health department for a rabies risk assessment. You may contact the Cleveland County Health Department at 980-484-5320 or 980-4845100. Rabies is a fatal yet preventable disease if post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is administered. Rabies is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal or via contamination of open wounds or mucus membranes with potentially infectious material such as saliva.

Prevention of rabies is based on protection of susceptible animals and people and appropriate management of persons and animals exposed to rabies: • Vaccinate pets. In accordance with NC State Law, all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be kept currently vaccinated against rabies and must wear a rabies tag. Cats are the most commonly identified domestic animal with rabies. • Control measures for pets exposed to rabies: If pets are exposed to rabies they should receive a booster dose of rabies vaccine if they are currently vaccinated at the time of exposure. If pets are not currently vaccinated against rabies when exposed, the animals will be euthanized or quarantined for six months in accordance with state law. • Control measures for

persons exposed to rabies: Seek medical guidance from your healthcare provider or the local health department if you believe you have been exposed to rabies. • Limit stray and feral animals. In the cities of Shelby, Kings Mountain, Boiling Springs, and Grover all dogs must be kept on a leash. Persons should not approach stray or feral dogs or cats. Feral cat colonies should be intensively monitored, and their location reported to Cleveland County Animal Control. • Leave wildlife alone. Raccoons and other wildlife serve as the reservoir for rabies in North Carolina. Rabies occurs throughout North Carolina. Anyone that sees an animal demonstrating unusual behavior should call the Cleveland County Animal Control Department at 704-481-9884.

On Wednesday, March 31, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement was contacted by a Veterinarian that he was treating a sick horse in the 300 block of Robert Road Cherryville. The Veterinarian detailed the sick horse was showing signs of rabies. Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists investigated the incident. The horse died and was sent to Griffin Animal Disease Lab in Monroe. On Saturday April 3, the horse tested positive for rabies. The owner has two dogs that are current on rabies

vaccinations and they will receive a booster shot for their current rabies vaccination. Other horses live at the location and they will be vaccinated for rabies and go through an observation period with North Carolinas Department of Agriculture. Animal Care and Enforcement completed neighborhood canvasses in the area of Robert Road, Buck Fraley Road, and Roy Eaker Road, Cherryville to notify the community of the positive rabies results and verify rabies vaccinations for family animals in the area.

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Dallas among ten communities selected to receive recovery planning support economic recovery through programs, like CERRI, as they work together to create strategies, build capacity, and assist with implementation,” said Kenny Flowers, Assistant Secretary for N.C. Commerce’s Rural Economic Development Division. The first round of CERRI communities represent each of the state’s eight Prosperity Zones and include: North Central – Warren County, Northeast – Ahoskie in Hertford County, Northwest - Hudson in Caldwell County, Piedmont – Jonesville in Yadkin County, Sandhills – Raeford in Hoke County and Carthage in Moore County, Southeast – Snow Hill in Greene County and Rose Hill in Duplin County, Southwest – Dallas in Gaston County, Western – Mars Hill in Madison County.

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stronger.” “This new initiative will enhance the economic development efforts of small towns and rural communities by growing their capacity,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “CERRI will not only help local governments more effectively support their existing small business community, but also provide a clear path for growing their local economy.” Implementation and support services range from developing strategies that support small business recovery to community-level economic services that include local cluster analysis, commercial district regulation review, local infrastructure asset mapping, and small business expansion and recruitment. “Rural communities will find tremendous support with the hard work of

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Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce will pilot the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI) to support communities with their recovery and response to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Administered by the Department’s Rural Economic Development Division, Rural Planning Program, CERRI will provide a structured planning process for communities to develop strategies for local economic recovery and offer technical services to assist with the implementation of each community’s local strategies. “As we turn the corner on the pandemic, we need to invest in North Carolinians across the state,” said Governor Cooper. “This initiative will help our rural communities build back

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement notified Gaston County Department Health and Human Services, so they could complete a follow up investigation. The Gaston County Police Department Animal Care and Enforcement Unit stresses the importance of having a valid rabies vaccination for all of your pet’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of animal owners and community. This is the third confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year.

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How to Help Your Elderly Parent with Their Finances Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My 84-year-old father is having trouble keeping up with his bills and insurance, and I just found out that he’s been making contributions to a suspicious charity. Reluctant Daughter Dear Reluctant, Many adult children serve as financial helpers to their elderly or ill parents. They provide services like paying bills, handling deposits and investments, filing insurance claims, preparing taxes and more. Here are some tips and resources that can help you help your dad. Start with a Conversation Taking on the task of helping an elderly parent with their finances can be a sensitive and difficult topic. The first step in helping your dad is to have a respectful talk with him expressing your concerns, as you stated in your question, and offering to help him with his financial chores. If you have siblings, it can be a good idea to get them involved too. This can help you head off any possible hard feelings, plus, with others involved, your dad will know everyone is concerned.

Get Organized If your dad is willing to let you help manage, monitor or take over his financial affairs your first order of business is to get organized by making a list of his financial accounts and other important information. Your list should include his: • Contact list: Names and numbers of key contacts like insurance agents, financial advisor, tax preparer, family attorney, etc. • Monthly bills: Phone, cable, water and trash, gas, electric, credit card accounts, etc. • Financial accounts: Including bank accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, safe-deposit boxes and any other financial assets he has. Also get usernames and passwords for financial accounts that are set up online. • Company benefits: Any retirement plans, pensions or health benefits from his current or former employer. • Insurance policies: Life, home, auto, long-term care, Medicare, etc. • Taxes: Copies of your dad’s income tax returns over the past few years. Locate Important Documents This is also the ideal time to find out if your dad has the following essential legal documents: A will; an advance

directive that includes a living will and health-care proxy, which allows you or another family member or friend to make medical decisions on his behalf if he becomes incapacitated; and a durable power of attorney, which gives you or a designated person similar legal authority for financial decisions, if needed. If he doesn’t have these important documents prepared, now is the time to do it. And if they are prepared, make sure they’re updated, and you know where they’re located. Simplify Financial Tasks The quickest way to help your dad simplify his monthly financial chores is to set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills and arrange for direct deposit of his income sources. If your dad has savings and investments scattered in many different accounts, you should consider consolidating them. You can also set up your dad’s bank system and investment accounts online, so you can pay bills and monitor his accounts anytime. Set Up Protections To guard against scams and risky finan-

cial behaviors, consider getting your dad a True Link Visa Prepaid Card (TrueLinkFinancial.com/card). Designed for older adults with cognitive issues this card would provide your dad access to his money but with restrictions that you set on how funds can be spent. Or check out EverSafe.com, a web-based service that will automatically monitor your dad’s accounts, track suspicious activity and alert you when a problem is detected. Seek Help If you need help or live far away, consider hiring a daily money manager (see AADMM.com) who can come in once or twice a month to pay bills, make deposits, decipher health insurance statements and balance his checkbook. Fees range between $60 and $150 per hour. 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.