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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Feed the Children set for Friday Dec. 4

No place like home for the holidays

On Friday, Dec. 4, City of Kings Mountain will join forces with Feed the Children and Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry to provide 400 families with food and essentials. The food distribution will take place at Patrick Senior Center Parking Lot from 12 pm – 6 pm.

“The city is pleased to have been able to sponsor the Feed the Children event this year,” said Mayor Neisler. “Hopefully it will help

This holiday season may look a little different, but City of Kings Mountain is dedicated to bringing its own special blend of Christmas magic to the community.

Santa is making a special trip through Kings Mountain on December 5 from 12 pm-4 pm. Follow the city’s Facebook page for information about this surprise community experience. https://www.facebook.com/ kmspecialevents Join in the fun every Saturday leading up to Christmas: December 5, 12, & 19.

Stroll through an incredible Christmas Light Extravaganza, enjoy an Historic Carriage Ride, meet Santa Claus, take a photo with Interactive Characters at Patriots Park, and shop the Downtown Holiday Market.

ease the stress of those less fortunate in our community.

This could not have been possible without the support of the ABC Board’s generous gift to the city. Thanks to the Feed the Children organization, the $15,000 cost See CHILDREN, Page 7A

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Christmas in Kings Mountain

Spectators young and old enjoy Costner’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza at Patriots Park and Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show on S. Railroad Avenue.

Photos provided The city hosts a weekly Where’s Rudolph? event for children. Rudolph has run

away! He’s been spotted in Downtown Kings Mountain and Santa needs your

help finding him in time for Christmas. To participate, See CHRISTMAS, Page 7A

Murphey’s Toy Run a huge success

By Loretta Cozart

Harris Funeral home is located at 108 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain.

(Photo by Loretta Cozart)

Free to the public

Harris Funeral Home 2nd annual Christmas Concert December 3 Mark your calendars now for an evening of wonderful music and great fellowship! Harris Funeral Home presents the Servants Voices in concert at the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel on Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 PM. This Christmas concert is free for the entire community. Come out and

enjoy some great Christmas music and holiday goodies.

There will be plenty of room for social distancing so attendees can all be safe and celebrate Christ as we bring in the season!

Harris Funeral Home is located at 108 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Saturday, Murphey’s 26th Annual Scooter Shed Toy Run roared through Kings Mountain, into Shelby and back into town, as riders gathered toys and money while making the 40mile trek to help children this holiday season.

“We filled 10 refrigerator boxes full of toys,” said John Murphy, the originator of the event. “We had about 1,000 people there with all the motorcycle riders and helpers, including friends, family, and Masonic Brothers.”

The event kicked-off at Murphey’s Scooter Shed on Camelot Court. As riders started their motorcycles and roared onto Phifer Road, supporters lined the street taking pictures and live streaming the event on Facebook.

Approximately 500 motorcyclists participated.

Rusty Carringer, member of NC Oasis Shriners on Bikes and American Legion Riders, commented as he passed saying, “I have four to five miles of motorcycles riding behind me. This is a great day!”

See TOY RUN, Page 4A

Lindsey and John Murphey lead the toy run raising money and gathering donations for children this holiday season.

Photo provided

President Trump KMHM annual train exhibit begins Friday lowers prescription drug prices Jan. 1 Pfizer asks health regulators to permit use of its COVID-19 vaccine President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration was issuing two rules to lower the price of prescription drugs for the American people, especially seniors. “Today, I am

announcing that we are ending the Unapproved Drugs Initiative program to put a stop to this unfair practice,” he said.

According to the president, middlemen inflate the cost of prescription drugs by as much as 1,000 to 5,000 percent. By ending this practice, he said, seniors will receive the discounts on prescription drugs instead pharmacy benefit managers.

President Trump also announced, “In a few weeks, See DRUG PRICES, Page 7A

Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s 18th annual Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit opens November 27 and runs through December 26, Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

This annual exhibit, assembled by local “S” Gauge enthusiasts, fills the museum with a model train display as well as railroad memorabilia and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted as they explore the miniature snow-covered scenes that line the tracks. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reminiscing about the toys and games of their childhood.

This year will be a lit-

tle different from previous years with a smaller train display to allow for social distancing within the museum. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions in place for the State of North Carolina, the museum will not hold a Sneak Preview night.

The Spirit of Christmas Past event is scheduled for December 5 from 10 am to 5 pm and Late trains will open until 8 pm!

Visitors are invited to step back into Christmas’ past with antique toys, electric trains, historic games and roaring fires.

The historic Barber House will be decked out for the See TRAIN, Page 7A

The train exhibit allows children of all ages to enjoy “S” Gauge trains, railroad memorabilia, and toys from the past.

Photo provided

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■ OBITUARIES

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Coronavirus deaths on the rise Cleveland County has substantial community spread

By Loretta Cozart

Diana Ruth Ollis

Ethel Mauney

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Diana Ruth Ollis, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born in Fayette County, WV, daughter of the late Lloyd and Bernice Sampson Martin and was preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Walt Ollis. Diana was also preceded in death by her son, Clayton Ollis and a sister, Martha Daugherty Jones.

She was a long time member of Second Baptist Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, the Director of the Childrens Department and as a choir member.

Diana enjoyed traveling, especially to places where she could visit waterfalls.

She was an avid reader and loved working word search puzzles. Always a huge part of her family’s life, Diana served as a Girl Scout leader for her daughters. She enjoyed sewing, collecting angels, and spending time watching her favorite birds, cardinals and hummingbirds. Diana was a wonderful mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters: Ruth Lancaster and husband Steven; Susan Todd and husband Joe, and Janey Ollis, all of Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Ashley Todd and Allison Wellmon, Kings Mountain, NC; Steven Lancaster and wife Jessica, Greenville, SC, and Jake Lancaster and wife Bree, Kings Mountain, NC; great-grandchildren: Jackson and Noah Lancaster; siblings: Connie Holland, Wilma Kesmodel and husband Charlie, Jim Martin and wife Marcia, Pat Malatesta and husband Jim, and Russell Martin; special neighbors: Houston and Cathy Corn and Mike and Kathy Butler The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Second Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Pruitt officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Second Baptist Church Interment will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Diana’s memory to Second Baptist Church at 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Oak View Baptist Church at 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

GASTONIA, NC – Ethel Mauney, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on November 20, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Finley “Doc” Oates and Essie Mae Wilson Carroll and was preceded in death by her husband of forty-one years, James Irvin Mauney. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Evans and James Carroll.

Ethel was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church and served as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Women’s Ministry. She retired from the accounting industry.

Always active, Ethel served as a 4-H leader, volunteered with the Crisis Assistance Ministry and was a member of the FAAC at Southern States. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her guidance and love will be missed greatly by many.

She is survived by sons: James Michael Mauney Sr. (Ava) and Roger Carroll Mauney (Laura) both of Gastonia, NC; brother: Eugene Carroll, Bessemer City, NC; grandchildren: Michelle Alpizar (Felix), Gastonia, NC, James Michael Mauney Jr. (Hope), Cove City, NC, Amy Mistry (Fali), Gastonia, NC, Elizabeth Stephens (Ronald), Gastonia, NC and Christy Mauney, Bell Buckle, TN; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was held on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Crowders Creek ARP Church Cemetery with Reverend Charles Evans officiating.

Interment was held in Crowders Creek ARP Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: Crowders Creek ARP Church at 207 Crowders Creek Church Road, Gastonia, NC28052 Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Good Hope Presbyterian Church services Good Hope Presbyterian Church invites the public to join them for Spirit filled worship, Sundays at 9:00 am.

The church is located at 105 N Cansler Street, Kings Mountain NC.

www.momsinprayer.org Our Mission: Moms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.

Last week, Governor Cooper announced North Carolina’s new COVID-19 Alert System which designates Cleveland County as having substantial community spread. Gaston County is identified as having critical community spread and is among 20 counties identified as such across the state.

Three criteria are used in determining county spread status: case rate, percent positive, and hospital impact. The most telling criteria is hospital impact, because this portion of the score is not determined by the patient; it is determined by the hospital system and its ability to meet the needs of a patient by county.

Hospital impact is a composite score based on the impact that COVID-19 has had on hospitals in each county, including percent of COVID-19 hospitalizations, COVID-19 related visits to the Emergency Department, staffed open hospital beds, and critical staffing shortages over 14 days.

Atrium Kings Mountain has an Emergency Department but does not

Atrium Kings Mountain Hospital offer ICU services. Coronavirus patients requiring ICU level care must go to Atrium Cleveland or CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia for treatment. According to the Governor’s Alert System, Gastonia has already reached critical community spread, meaning the resources of its hospital and staff are already stretched thin.

According to a March 2020 article in North Carolina Health News, Cleveland County has 18 operational ICU beds.

In March, Atrium Health announced Atrium Health Hospital at Home to help appropriate patients who have been diagnosed with

coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to receive safe and convenient treatment while they recover, in the comfort of their home.

This option utilizes telemedicine to treat patients who don’t require the level of care such as in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), by remotely monitoring vital signs 24-hours a day.

As of Nov. 22, Cleveland County reported 4,014 positive COVID-19 cases, with 103 deaths. Between Thursday and Sunday, 173 new cases were reported.

Kings Mountain has experienced 1,086 Coronavirus cases and 34 deaths.

On Nov. 20, NCDHHS expanded the demographic data for North Carolina

COVID-19 cases on the NC COVID-19 Dashboard.

Data is now available by age group, gender, race and ethnicity for the state.

In addition, demographic data on deaths is available by county. This data can be found at https://covid19. ncdhhs.gov/ and click on NC COVID-19 Dashboard.

The most recent data, for the week of November 8 – 14, shows that Cleveland County experienced five deaths for the week, four female and one male, all over the age of 65.

The new information will be displayed on the Case Demographics page on the dashboard and will be updated weekly on Mondays.

Bethel Road. Nixon was cited for driving on a revoked license and fictitious tag.

NOV. 12: Officer Jason Lamar Dee said Luther Estes, 1018 N. Piedmont Ave., was walking on the shoulder of N C 216 at McGinnis Street and said he was struck by a vehicle and slightly injured. He could not provide description of the vehicle. Cleveland County EMS transported Estes to Atrium Health, Kings Mountain.

NOV. 12: Officer Jason Lamar Dee said Charles Donald Greene, 503 Hawthorne Road, operating a 2020 Chevrolet, backed from a parking space on Shelby Road into a 2017 Nissan operated by Sandra Key, Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

NOV. 13: Officer M. D. Butler cited Lynn Swink, 1005 Jackson Street, with unsafe movement, after she turned her 2011 GMC in the path of a 2015 Hyundai operated by Rebecca Dawkins, 410 Gold Creek Trail Apt. 201. Property damage was estimated at $3,800.

NOV. 15: Officer HW

Carpenter said Douglas Ray Wright, 210 Cleveland Ave., Apt. 21-B, operating a 2016 Kia, struck a parked 2008 Dodge on Bennett Drive owned by Jessica Carroll, 4317 Bennett Drive .Property damage was estimated at $15,000.

NOV. 16: Officer K. L. Putnam said Eddie McSwain, 126 McMurry Road, was backing his 2013 Ford from a parking spot at Swooger’s on Shelby Road and hit a 2020 Toyota operated by James Thomas Yow III, 401 Wintergreen Court. Property damage was estimated at $1800.

NOV. 16: Officer David Warlick said a 2006 Acura operated by Brian David Putnam, 121 Castlerock Road, rear-ended a parked 2020 Nissan owned by The Hertz Corporation, Oklahoma City, OK. The accident happened on 216 North. Property damage was estimated at $4,000.

NOV. 18: Officer Brian Kale said Tosha Wooten, 145 Autumn Wood Drive, said a deer ran out in front of her 2011 Ford on US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

■ POLICE ARRESTS NOV. 12; Daven Dijon Durham. 29, Gastonia, assault on female, domestic violence hold, transported to Gaston County Detention Center.

NOV. 12: Legacy Summer Blanton, 18. Shelby, three counts breaking and entering, felonies; three counts larceny after breaking and entering, felonies; three counts possessing stolen goods/property, felonies, obtaining property by false pretense, Henderson County, felony; misdemeanor obtain property by false pretense, Gaston County, $20,000 secured bond.

NOV. 14: Gabriel Evan Richmond, 31, Dallas, possession heroin, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

NOV. 14: Larry Mark Williams, 44, Bessemer City, possession stolen goods, felony, NOV. 15: Gregory Scott Roberts, 45, Belmont, possession stolen goods, felony, no bond.

NOV. 15: Alandus Mitchell Card, 26, 114 Walker Street, assault on female, criminal sum, $500 secured bond.

NOV. 18: Brandon Blane Boone, 40, 302 Amhurst Drive, order for arrest, failure to appear on a driving while impaired order for arrest.

INCIDENTS NOV. 12: A resident of Grover said her automobile tag was removed from her 2008 Ford while parked on Shelby Road.

NOV. 12: A resident of Duke Street reported theft of a payroll check.

NOV. 12: A resident of Clover, SC reported theft of over $2,000 worth of assorted items from the break-in of a storage unit.

NOV. 14: A resident of Lincolnton said the rear window glass of her 2006

Camry was damaged $250 on Watterson Street.

NOV. 15: A resident of N. Cansler Street reported a break-in, damage to property and theft o f a laptop and 55-inch TV valued at more than $1500.

NOV. 15: A resident of Sterling Drive the passenger side window of his 2003 Dodge was damaged.

NOV. 17: License plates were removed from two vehicles at Smith Investment Real Properties, 306 Childers Street.

CITATIONS NOV. 11: Guy Reid Smith. 64. Shelby, red light violation.

NOV. 12: Starr Nixon, Yarbro Road, fictitious tag, revoked license.

NOV. 13: Joyella Elise Jacobs, 37, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

NOV. 14: Jesse Lee McClure, 34, 1208 Northwoods Drive, revoked driver’s license.

NOV. 14: Jatalias Jones, 25, Shelby, no driver’s license.

NOV. 15: Douglas Gregory, 309 Somerset Drive, 54, possession marijuana.

NOV. 15: Courtney Nottage, 26, Clover, SC, no vehicle registration, no vehicle insurance.

NOV. 15: Tony Hunter, 45, Gastonia, suspended driver’s license.

NOV. 18: Marcus Wood, 32, Grover, expired tag.

NOV. 18: Douglas Wade, 63, Gastonia, revoked license, unsafe movement.

WRECKS NOV. 12: Officer Brent Herndon cited Guy Reid Smith, Shelby, with red light violation after the 2000 Toyota he was driving struck a 1998 Honda operated by Starr Alexis Nixon, 114 Yarbro Road Unit 17, at the intersection of 74 Business and El

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The Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show kicks-off December 5, as Mayor Neisler flips the switch at 5:30 pm. (Herald photo)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

By Loretta Cozart Christmas is one month away, and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Kings Mountain. Holiday shopping has begun, with boutiques and specialty shops holding holiday openhouses. Banners and festive snow-flakes have been strung on light poles around town, wreaths and bows decorate municipal buildings and shops, Costner’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza starts today, Nov. 25, in Patriots Park, and the Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show kicks-off December 5, as Mayor Neisler flips the switch at 5:30 pm.

For three consecutive weeks, Kings Mountain will celebrate the Christmas season, keeping social distancing and safety precautions.

Christmas will look different this year, that is true. But the reason for the season hasn’t changed.

Check the Herald weekly as we report on the holiday festivities shared with us.

Please send info regarding holiday events to lhcozart@ cccom.com.

Mountain Holiday in downtown Kings Mountain.

National American Indian Heritage Day is Friday November is National American Indian Heritage Month, and National American Indian Heritage Day falls each year on the day after Thanksgiving. This year it is Friday, Nov. 27.

According to nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov, "America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land.

History, heritage, or culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are part of every national park and communities across the country today."

It is important to remember to take time to learn about and honor the history and ongoing traditions of America's indigenous peoples.

City Hall is all decorated for Christmas.

Photos by Loretta Cozart

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Pamela Toney named Bank OZK Regional Executive for the Carolina Foothills Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) has named Pamela L. Toney as Regional Executive for the Carolina Foothills.

Toney will lead Bank OZK’s community banking team members in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties with a focus on business development and growing client relationships, to assure Bank OZK continues to help clients achieve financial success.

“Pam is a lifelong member of the community with 25 years of financial services experience,” Shirley

Edmond, Regional Director of Community Banking and Branch Operations said.

“We look forward to seeing Pam succeed in expanding our outreach and building community in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties.”

Toney is a native of the area and a graduate of Cleveland Community College.

She joined Bank OZK’s legacy bank in 1996. She is the former President of the North Carolina Credit Professionals International and recently joined the Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

More scenes from the Murphey Toy run held this past Saturday. Photos by Loretta Cozart

Drop-off Letters to Santa This holiday season, Jolly Realty Group wants to bring a little extra cheer to local citizens and their children.

They have placed a Santa's Mailbox outside their office and welcome everyone to bring their children by to drop off their Letters to Santa.

No postage is required and if you leave a return

address on your envelope, the Big Guy himself will write back all the way from The North Pole! If you are out and about near downtown Kings Mountain, make it a point to stop by and let the kids drop-in a letter. Jolly Realty Group is at 118 S. Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain.

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TOY RUN From Page 1A The sound of motorcycles could be heard as the riders approached

downtown Kings Mountain. Participants waved and shouted to friends as they drove past. The ride concluded where it had started, at Murphey’s Scooter Shed. Riders and organizers celebrated the

day knowing their efforts would benefit countless children.

For many, this annual event kicks-off the holiday season in Kings Mountain.

All toys and monetary donations go to five chil-

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“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread…” of the Lord’s This week our Prayer, I want nation will celto close with the ebrate Thanksportion of the giving. What an prayer where unusual year this we are taught… has been. I don’t “Give us this think any of us day our daily thought of such bread…” While things we are Pastor we are makcurrently expeRon Caulder ing a request riencing when Eastside Baptist for ourselves at we watched this point of the the ball drop in prayer, we are Times Square on New Year’s Eve. We have reminded that we are degone through some trying pendent upon God for all times and continue to do. things…even “our daily And, yet through it all we bread.” When we pray to can still offer our Thanks- God to meet our needs, giving to God who has we are proclaiming our not forsaken us and Who faith in His power to do is still sovereign. To Him just that. We are admitwe lift our hearts in praise ting to our heavenly Father that we believe He is and thanksgiving.

As I close this series able to take care of us…

that He has the power and the ability to meet all of our needs. In Matthew 6:33 Jesus said, “”Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be given to you.” We begin our prayers by praising God and then we make our requests known to Him admitting we have needs which only God can meet. Asking for our “daily bread” is an admission which says, “we can’t meet our needs, but God can.” And, the good news is this: God is a gracious giver!

Back in biblical times bread was a whole-grain staple of life. It was baked fresh every day and was an essential part of life. Jesus was teach-

ing His disciples to ask God for what they needed to live for the day. This prayer doesn’t imply that we’ll have all we want, but that we will have all we need.

It is God Who supplies all that we have. It is by His gracious hand. One of our great hymns of faith is entitled: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” The refrain goes as follows: “…Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!”

So, we are to pray for our “daily bread.” There is no room for selfishness here. As God gives us to us we are to share with

others who are in need.

Jesus said that when we offer bread to others, we are in effect doing it unto Him (Matthew 25:40).

Thanksgiving is a time not only to be thankful for the ways God has blessed us but also a time of sharing with others who are less fortunate. I challenge you to find some way to provide a meal or meals to those who may not have a Thanksgiving dinner without your generosity.

There are shelters in our area which provide meals to the homeless and needy every Thanksgiving. I challenge you to find a center and give so that no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving. You will be blessed! And through

your blessing you will want to do it more often!

After all, Jesus said that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Thanksgiving is also a time to share your faith with someone who needs the “living bread---Jesus.” Jesus said “I am the bread of life; those who eat this bread will live forever.” (John 6:35).

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we pray for You to give us our daily bread. We need bread to stay alive, but without the Bread of Life we will never truly live. May we hunger for You and for Your Spirit to dwell in us. To God be the glory!

Amen!

Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

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

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

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

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Cornerstone Church of God 107 Range Rd. • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

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

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

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

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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

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First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

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First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

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“O Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.”

Psalm 95:1-3

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The Nutcracker to be performed with limited seating December 4 - 6 Believe it or not, the holidays are fast approaching.

This holiday season enjoy a family classic, The Nutcracker, the all-time favorite story of Clara’s magical trip to the land of sweets, presented by Kimberla's School of Classical Ballet.

The Nutcracker will be performed on Friday, December 4 at 7 pm, Saturday, December 5 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, December 6 at 4 pm at The Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain.

Tickets are $12 each in advance or $15 at the door for general admission seating and $85 in advance or $100 at the door for a mezzanine seating cluster of 4 with hors d'oeuvres.

Only 100 tickets available to each performance. Tickets are available by calling 704-300-4130 or at https:// sites.google.com/site/kimberlasclassicalballet/nutcracker-tickets Experience this magical storybook ballet with your family and friends or escape one evening to dream with your children for our 11th annual production of The Nutcracker.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

CC Arts Council opens Handmade for the Holidays Gift Shop

By Violet Arth Dukes Cleveland County Arts Council hosts Handmade for the Holidays at 111 S. Washington St., Shelby, Nov. 19 through Dec. 23.

“The Arts Council has hosted Handmade for the Holidays for over 14 years and the community has come to anticipate this as a location to purchase locally handmade items. This is a great way to do your holiday shopping right here in Cleveland County (shop local) and help support our artists as well as the Cleveland County Arts Council,” said Arts Council President Shearra Miller.

There is a great selection of one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list, for every taste and every budget! Or, if you don’t know what to get that hard-to-please person, we have gift certificates that can be used for artwork or classes.

Artwork includes handcrafted jewelry, hand woven

Raffle tickets selling quickly for ALA KitchenAid® raffle

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Lucy McDaniel is featured in the role of Clara in Kimberla's School of Classical Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker in early December at the Joy Performance Center.

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 has experienced brisk sales for their KitchenAid stand mixer raffle. The drawing will be held on Saturday, December 12 at 8 pm, just in time for Christmas. Funds raised benefit the American Legion Auxiliary.

Additional raffle items include a beautiful afghan knit-

ted by Joyce McWhirter and a mani-pedi gift card. The drawing will be held during the posts’ Saturday night karaoke.

The silver KitchenAid® Classic Plus™ Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Series can make up to six dozen cookies in a single batch. This mixer also features 10 speeds to thoroughly mix, knead and whip ingredients quickly and easily.

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December Library News MEAL IN A DISH Nadine Turner 1 ¼ lb. ground beef 2 cups macaroni, cooked as directed 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed 1 ( 18 oz.) medium salsa 1 medium onion Saute ground beef and onion in large frying pan. Cook macaroni as directed. Add salsa and rinsed black-eyed peas. Stir all together and enjoy.

Join Santa Claus for a journey to the North Pole. at (704) 739-2371. The Friends of the Mauney Memorial Library thank the community for its continued support. Mauney Memorial Library is located

at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org.

BROCCOLI-CHEESE CASSEROLE Brenda Sellers 1 pkg. broccoli, chopped 1 egg 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup grated sharp cheese 1 cup mayonnaise Mix preceding ingredients together and put in baking dish. Put cracker crumbs on top and add unmelted butter.

KM Gateway Trail Report 2020

By Shirley Brutko Executive Director, Kings Mountain Gateway Trails, Inc.

Committee members celebrated the 11th year of continued progress for the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail during its annual meeting at 133 West Restaurant on November 24 and were served a great lunch.

Restauranteur Iris Hubbard gave a welcome to the group and new Main Street Director Christy Adkins gave the group a very informative talk about plans for Kings Mountain and for the trail.

Doug Satterfield, President of the Gateway Trail, presented the accomplishments for 2020 which included the purchase of a commercial lawn mower, and many improvements and an added area to the already large butterfly garden.

Trail recognition in the Piedmont Now and the Rails-to-Trails magazine, dam and beaver control, committee workday to remove many down large

trees from storms, several new direction signs installed and a successful Trail Photo Contest at the art center.

The trail was able to stay open for the entire year with restrooms, benches, picnic tables and picnic shelter closed for public use. Visitors from all over a large region came to the trail to experience nature and a walk or bike ride during this difficult time.

Doug Satterfield was presented with a plaque for outstanding service.

Doug started the Doggie event during the Earth Day Celebrations, has served as Vice-President as well as President, assisted with the flagpole and flag installation, with 9 work out stations, the Hamrick Overlook on top of the Cardio hill, all scout projects, and more.

Doug has been a regular supporter and committee member for years now and is well deserving of the award.

Ronnie and Rita Franks were presented with a gift for their services to the trail as well. Cliff Laurich, Ranger was also recognized for an outstand-

Photo by KitchenAid® contact any American Legion Auxiliary member or call the American Legion at (704) 739-6387 after 3 pm.

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner rare from “Favorite Recipes” from Macedonia Baptist Church.)

By Mari Slaughter Join Santa Claus himself on a whirlwind journey to the North Pole. Step inside the magical toy shop with your own elf guide as they work on new inventions, meet Mrs. Claus in her kitchen where you’ll find the secret to her special cookies, and snuggle up by the fire as Santa relives the most magical night ever in his special rendition of “The Night Before Christmas!”

The best part? This fully-immersive virtual experience allows you to interact in real time with all of the characters.

Experience Christmas magic like never before.

Presented by Sigmon Theatrical on Facebook Live.

For questions, or to join our Friends of the Library, email info@mauneylibrary.org or call the library

scarves and hats, ornaments, jellies, brie bakers, soup bowls and designer coffee cups, stained glass, lamps, cutting boards, bottle stoppers, mosaics, holiday cards, and much more.

Shoppers are welcome Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm, and Fridays in December, 9 am – 7 pm, and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.

For more information please call 704-484-2787 or visit our website at www. ccartscouncil.org or https:// www.facebook.com/ClevelandCountyArtsCouncil/.

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PECAN PIE Bertha Blalock 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. melted margarine ½ cup white Karo syrup ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup pecans, chopped Mix all ingredients together.

Add pecans last. Pour in unbaked crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

EARTHQUAKE CAKE Peggy Henderson 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup shredded coconut 1 box German chocolate cake mix 1 stick butter, melted 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 box 10X powdered sugar Spread pecans in bottom of pan; place 1 cup coconut on

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Gov. Cooper tightens mask requirements and enforcement Ten more counties designated with Critical Community Spread

Climb aboard a magical journey through the Downtown Christmas Extravaganza in a horsedrawn carriage.

CHRISTMAS From Page 1A children solve the weekly riddle posted on Facebook, then they find Rudolph (He’s hidden inside a downtown business), and once found, take & post a picture of him at #WheresRudolph.

Participating children can visit the library for a weekly prize. Adults are not left out - participating adults are entered into a weekly drawing for a prize pack.

Costner’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza at Patriots Park and Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show on S. Railroad Avenue. Park on South Battleground Ave and enjoy a synchronized light show with music playing from the radio in your car.

Tune-in to Radio Station 87.9 to enjoy the show.

Then, take a stroll through Patriots Park where over a million lights transform the park into a storybook wonderland full of color and light. It's a festive display that will remind you of Christmases long ago. This family favorite attraction is dedicated to Katie and Grady Costner who originally designed the lights.

Carriage Rides December 5, 12 & 19, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Reservations are required, and tickets will not be available on location. All aboard a magical journey through the Downtown Christmas

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my administration will also finalize rules requiring federally funded health centers to pass drug company discounts on insulin and EpiPens directly to patients.”

“We have set forth a pathway to make the American healthcare system work more efficiently to deliver better quality and lower costs, tackling longstanding problems that no other administration had the guts to do,” he said.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar spoke regarding the new rules saying, “What an extremely exciting day for American healthcare. On top of the news that you (President Trump) just made, today, Pfizer will be filing an application for an emergency use authorization with the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine that appears to be 95 percent effective. Within weeks, we could have a decision from FDA, and within 24 hours of that, we will have started distributing millions of doses of safe and effective vaccine to begin protecting our most

Enjoy a Christmas Extravaganza in a horse-drawn carriage with Santa.

Photos provided Extravaganza in a horsedrawn carriage with Santa Claus! This all new, safe, family-friendly experience takes the popular carriage attraction to a new level as you enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season with the Big Man himself.

Your ticket purchase includes a beautiful keepsake photo in front of the carriage with Santa Claus, a lovely carriage ride, and an exclusive Meet-and-Greet with Santa. $30. Maximum Capacity: 6 Carriage rides without Santa are available and do not includes a keepsake

photo. $20. Maximum Capacity: 4.

A host of artisans will be available in the heart of Downtown Kings Mountain this holiday season.

Crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more. Bring your friends and support local craftspeople. Fill all of your loved one's stockings this Christmas with something we know they'll love.

The Downtown Holiday Artisan Market is located in the Garden of the Joy Performance Center at 202 S Railroad Ave in Kings Mountain.

going hearth cooking demonstrations on the museum grounds!

KMHM will adhere to social distancing protocols and guidelines in

place at the time of both events. Masks and temperature checks will be required upon entry. Admission is FREE.

vulnerable across America.”

“We’re ending a broken system of shadowy kickbacks that drove prices higher and higher every single year and left so many patients shocked at the out-of-pocket costs that they owe at the pharmacy,” Secretary Azar said. “We’re replacing that system with up-front discounts in Medicare, delivered straight to the patient at the pharmacy counter.”

Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Seema Verma commented saying, “We have set forth a pathway to make the American healthcare system work more efficiently to deliver better quality and lower costs, tackling longstanding problems that no other administration had the guts to do.”

According to Administrator Verma, this announcement impacts Medicare Part B, where “American seniors and taxpayers pay whatever drug companies want to charge. And doctors also get paid a percentage add-on. So the higher the drug costs, the more they get paid, giving an overt incentive to prescribe higher-priced drugs and for

manufacturers to increase those prices.”

She explained, “So the bottom line is: Higher drug costs lead to higher premiums and higher copays. Doctors do well, drug companies do well, but patients pay more.

This effort is going to save over $85 billion over seven years and saving seniors over $28 billion as well.”

In a press release issued on Nov. 18, Pfizer, Inc. and BioNTech announced they “expect to produce globally up to 50 million vaccine doses in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021. Four of Pfizer’s facilities are part of the manufacturing and supply chain; St. Louis, MO; Andover, MA; and Kalamazoo, MI in the U.S.; and Puurs in Belgium.

BioNTech’s German sites will also be leveraged for global supply.” It is now up to the U.S. FDA to determine if the safety of the two-shot vaccine.

Moderna Inc. announced on Nov. 16 that it’s vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing Coronavirus and is also expected to ask the FDA to permit use of their COVID19 vaccine.

Monday, Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25 and runs through Friday, December 11.

“I have a stark warning for North Carolinians today: We are in danger,” Governor Cooper said.

“This is a pivotal moment in our fight against the coronavirus. Our actions now will determine the fate of many.”

In addition to extending Phase 3 capacity limits and safety requirements, the Order tightens the existing statewide mask requirement – making it clear that everyone needs to wear a

mask whenever they are with someone who is not from the same household.

The Order also adds the mask requirement to several additional settings including any public indoor space even when maintaining 6 feet of distance; gyms even when exercising; all schools public and private; and all public or private transportation when travelling with people outside of the household.

The Order also requires large retail businesses with more than 15,000 square feet to have an employee stationed near entrances ensuring mask wearing and implementing occupancy limits for patrons who enter.

Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, updated North Carolina’s COVID19 County Alert System map due to the rapid rise in cases and hospitalization over the past week. Since introducing the system last week, ten more counties

have moved into the red category indicating critical community spread. There are now 20 red counties and 42 orange counties.

Read the update to see where each county stands and how the system was designed.

“The coming weeks will be a true test of our resolve to do what it takes to keep people from getting sick, to save lives, and to make sure that if you need hospital care whether it’s for a heart attack or a car accident or COVID-19, you can get it,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan spoke at today’s press conference to discuss what the city of Greensboro is doing to step up enforcement of existing, strong statewide safety rules. State officials have encouraged local governments to take action to require compliance and help lower COVID-19 numbers.

Don’t let the Grinch steal your Christmas

By Loretta Cozart With Christmas right around the corner and Coronavirus numbers increasing, many shoppers are buying online and having packages shipped.

Porch pirates often follow UPS and FedEx trucks looking for packages with labels from expensive retailers, but they’ll steal packages from Amazon or eBay just as quickly.

In an article released by Better Business Bureau in September, they shared that 36% of Americans have reported a package stolen at least once. Thieves frequently steal packages from porches before the package owner has time to retrieve them.

In an effort to prevent the Grinch from stealing your Christmas gifts this year, BBB offers the following safe delivery tips for the holiday season: • Don’t leave mail and packages unattended, if possible: Have a neighbor, friend or relative stop by and pick up expected deliveries if you won’t be home.

• Track packages: Follow shipments from the seller to your front door with online, text message or phone call tracking offered through the delivery

CHILDREN From Page 1A of the truck delivers $75,000 worth of food.

What a great expenditure to expand our outreach to the hungry.”

Families receiving support have been pre-identified by Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry through local school counselors who work with the children in most need of assistance.

Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food

company. Sign up for alerts to be notified of delays and delivery times.

• Request a signature: Without a recipient’s signature, the delivery service won’t be able to leave a package exposed on a doorstep. This package delivery feature often costs a fee.

• Use a credit card: When making purchases online, use a credit card rather than a debit card or other form of payment.

Credit card companies are more likely to offer refunds in the event of theft.

• Insure valuable items: Purchase delivery insurance to protect merchandise against loss or damage.

Contact the local police department if you do become

a victim of package theft.

• Check with online retailers: Many online retailers offer alternative shipping options.

Check to see if the store offers a delivery option where you can pick up your items at a delivery hub near you.

• Check with your employer: Some employers will allow package delivery to your place of work for safekeeping.

If you notice suspicious activity, do not confront thieves raiding porches.

Call KMPD and give them as much detail as possible about the thieves and their vehicle.

such as canned vegetables, peanut butter and mac ‘n cheese; a 15-pound box of essentials that include personal care items such as lotion, shampoo and conditioner, and toys.

With the help of City of Kings Mountain and the support of Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, Feed the Children can help feed those in need in North Carolina communities.

This is one of many events Feed the Children has planned across the country to help defeat hunger. Feed the Children is

committed to helping children and families across the US and around the world. Visit feedthechildren.org for more information.

The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is an emergency assistance agency sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association and is governed by an eleven-member board of directors consisting of interfaith ministers and community leaders.

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Kings Mountain and North Gaston cross country runners get the 2020-21 high school sports season underway last week at the KMHS course.

KM senior standout Aaliyah Byers blocks a Stuart Cramer shot in last week’s season opener at Parker Gym.

High school sports resume with blowouts for KM volleyball and cross country Spikers outclass Cramer, N. Gaston

XC running away from North Gaston Kings Mountain High’s cross country teams ran away from North Gaston in the teams’ first meet last week at the KMHS course.

It was the first sports action since early March when all NCHSAA schools had to end their competition due to COVID 19.

It was a record-setting day for Coach Rayvis Key’s Mountaineers and Lady Mountaineers as many of his runners set personal records.

North Gaston did not have five runners so team scores could not be kept.

Mountaineer junior Parker Key led the men’s team with a personal best 18:18 while freshman Thalia Kushman led the Lady Mountaineers with a 22:34.

Nine of the Mountaineers and six of the Lady Mountaineers set personal best records.

Men joining Key with their personal bests included: Hunter Cruise, who finished second in 19:31.87.

Marty Lovingood, who was third in 20:40.66.

Kohen Johnnson, who ran fourth in 20:55.18.

Nicholas Horn, who was fifth in 21.04.27.

Elliot Habel, who was seventh in 22:23.07; and Marcus Williams, who was 10th in 25:29.20.

Wyatt Wilson didn’t

break his personal best record but finished sixth in 22:18.53.

William Herman finished 11th in 28:12.03, and Mark Allen 12th in 33:18.21.

North Gaston had only three runners to finish the race. Joshua Ewing and Blake Hughes finished ninth and 10th, respectively, and Charles Easton finished 14th.

Kings Mountain had eight competitors to North Gaston’s one in the women’s race.

Joining Kushman with record-breaking times were Divinity Ervin, who was second in 23:00.36, Parker Wilson who was third in 24:11.19, Emily Phelps who was sixth in 27:39.19, Hannah Crawford who was eighth in 29:37.15 and Emma Hernson who was ninth in 31:03.12.

Running fourth for the Lady Mountaineers was Nicole Poston in 26:0.59.

Ashley Gural was fifth in 26:12.87.

North Gaston’s only runner, Autumn Adams, ran seventh in 29:29.16.

Crest was supposed to run but cancelled. The Lady Chargers and Hunter Huss were scheduled to run at KMHS Monday. Kings Mountain goes to Gastonia December 1 to battle Stuart Cramer and Forestview.

Paige Bagwell sets up a teammate in Lady Mountaineers’ season opener against Stuart Cramer.

Freshman Meile Songaila having a strong career opener at KMHS.

Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team is off to a fast start with 3-0 victories over Stuart Cramer and North Gaston heading into a game yesterday against Hunter Huss.

The Lady Mountaineers opened their season Wednesday at Parker Gym with a 25-8, 25-13, 25-12 victory over Stuart Cramer.

Coach Heather Pasour had a balanced attack with all of her ladies playing well.

Senior standout Aaliyah Byers had 12 kills and freshman Meile Songaila added 10. Lily Gold had five.

Emma Goff and Myracle Davis contributed two blocks apiece.

Ashlyn Wood had 12 digs, Kyann Crocker eight and Songaila five.

Wood and Paige Bagwell had 11 assists apiece, and Crocker added eight.

The JVs also had a sweep, beating the Purple Storm 25-17, 25-15.

Austyn Dixon had six kills. Addie Peeler contributed seven serve receptions, four digs and nine service points.

Jessie Ozmore contributed nine assists and five service points, and Caroline Barber had nine serve receptions and five digs.

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Kings Mountain’s Parker Key ran away with the first Mountaineer cross country meet Tuesday at the KMHS course.

Kings Mountain’s Hunter Cruise is on his way to a second place finish in last week’s opening cross country meet at KMHS.

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KMMS 2nd in opening XC meet Kings Mountain Middle School’s cross country team ran its first meet last week against Shelby, Chase and Burns.

The Patriots finished second behind Shelby. KM’s Max Thompson won the race.

The girls team had only three members so they were not able to place as a team.

Kings Mountain’s girls get in a practice run before running away from North Gaston in opening season cross country run at KMHS last week.

Following Thompson for the Patriots were Isaiah Wood in fourth, Luke Howell 12th, Caleb Watts 13th, Nate Kaiser 23rd and Hunter Ruppe 24th.

For the Lady Patriots, Makenzie Warren ran fifth, Kinley Putnam seventh and Brooklyn Whitlock 11th.

Kings Mountain had a home run yesterday.

KMMS golfers begin season Kings Mountain Middle School’s golf team finished fourth out of five teams with a score of 209 in its first Tri-County Conference match last week.

Rutherford County finished first with a 185. Crest shot 189, Burns 201 and Shelby 211.

Aiden Taylor led the Patriots with a 51. Gabe Short shot 52, Khaliyah Watson 53, Gavin Cutler 54, Colton Willyoung 58 and Jordan Buckner 59.

The Patriots were scheduled to play yesterday at Kings Mountain Country Club.

KM’s Ashlyn Wood serves up a winner for KM volleyball team.

VOLLEYBALL From Page 1B and won 25-6, 25-13, 2519.

Byers had another outstanding game with 15 kills, giving her 27 in her first two matches. She also had five service points and eight serve receptions.

Songaila supplied five kills, 13 service points and four digs.

Bagwell contributed five kills, five service points and 15 assists.

Wood had six service points and 13 assists.

Crocker added eight service points, 10 digs and 16 service points.

The Lady Mountaineers were scheduled to go to Gastonia Ashbrook Tuesday and will then be on break until December 3 when they travel to Forestview.

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Addi Peeler serves for KM JVs in win over Cramer.

Alayna Patrick keeps ball in play for JVs against Cramer.

Caroline Barber serves up a winner.

JV – Caroline Moss goes up for a block.

Lily Gold on offense for Lady Mountaineers in win over Cramer.

Beaver, Howell win golf matches Tony Beaver and Kenny Howell were the big winners in Cleveland County Senior Men’s Golf Association matches last week.

The two tied for low gross Thursday at Woodbridge with 71s. Howell also took low net with a 62 (71-9) and was closest to the hole on hole 11. Ray

Morgan sank the longest putt on nine.

Beaver shot a 71 to win Tuesday’s match at Kings Mountain Country Club. Don Wease was low net with a 65 (87-22) and was closest to the hole on five. Doug Shuffler sank the longest putt on 18.

Golf course open T-Day Kings Mountain Country Club’s golf course will be open until 12 noon Thanksgiving Day. Carts must be in by 4:30 p.m.

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Approaching 62 Dear Approaching, Because of the pandemic, all Social Security field offices across the country have been closed since March, so you can’t just walk-in, talk to a counselor and apply for benefits in person right now. But there are other ways to claim your benefits that are much easier and quicker. Here’s what you should know.

How to Apply?

The easiest and most convenient way to apply for your Social Security benefits during the pandemic is to do it yourself online at SocialSecurity.gov. It usually takes around 15 minutes to complete the application, as long as you’ve gathered all of the required information and documentation (more on that at the bottom of the column). You can also save your application as you go, so you can take a break at any time.

If your situation is complicated or you’re uncomfortable using the Internet to apply, you can have a Social Security employee assist with the process via telephone. To make an appointment call 800-772-1213.

(If you’re hearing impaired, you can call 800-325-0778.) The phones are monitored Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the time of your appointment, the representative will call you.

If you start to complete the online application form but find that it’s too confusing or complicated, call the agency and set up a phone appointment.

Once you have submitted your application, a representative may contact you with updates or questions about your application. You can also check the status of your application by signing in to your “my Social Security” account at SSA.gov/myaccount.

When to Apply?

You should file one or two months before you want benefits to begin, but if you’re the worrying type, you

can do it up to three or four months before. It takes a little time to process the paperwork, so by putting in your application a few months early, you can fix any problems that come up without it interfering with your starting date.

It’s also worth noting that if you start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits before age 65, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, and you’ll receive your Medicare card about three months before your 65th birthday. It will include instructions to return it if you have work coverage that qualifies you for late enrollment.

ing, have the following information handy: • Your Social Security number.

• Your birth certificate (original or certified).

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States.

• A copy of your U.S. military service papers if you had military service before 1968.

• A copy of your W-2 forms and/or self-employment tax return for last year.

• Your bank information (including your account number and the bank routing number) where you want your benefits direct deposited to.

But if you decide to delay your retirement benefits, you’ll need to sign up just for Medicare at age 65, which you can also do at SocialSecurity.gov or over the phone at 800-772-1213.

For a complete checklist of what you’ll need to complete your application, see SSA.gov/hlp/isba/10/isba-checklist.pdf.

Need Information In order to apply for Social Security benefits online or over the phone, you’ll need to be able to document some information about your identity and work history. So before apply-

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Nicholas Horn finished fifth and set a personal best time for KMHS in last week’s cross country opener.

Wyatt Wilson finished sixth for KMHS in last week's cross country meet against North Gaston.

Elliott Habel ran seventh for the Mountaineers in their opening cross country meet with North Gaston.

LEGAL NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 20 SP 150 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF WHYSHENA L. DAVIS, Mortgagor, to THOMAS MARTIN, JR., Trustee; WESLEY L. DEATON, Substitute Trustee, BOOK 1814, PAGE 2251 Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Mortgagee.

Dated June 8, 2004, recorded in Book 1417, at Page 563 Securing the original amount of $49,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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This sale is made subject to any excise or transfer taxes, all outstanding and unpaid Cleveland County and any city or town ad valorem property taxes as well as any and all other prior liens, defects and encumbrances involving said property, as well as a Clerk’s fee of $.45 per $100 on the purchase price.

Notice is further hereby given that the successful bidder will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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The above-described property is also shown and delineated as Lot #5 on that Plat recorded in Plat Book 26 at Page 112 of the Cleveland County Public Registry.

Title Reference: see that North Carolina General Warranty Deed recorded June 11, 2004 in Book 1417 at Page 558 of the Cleveland County Registry.

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BEGINNING at a rebar in the West edge of Jose Street, said Beginning Point being located the following 3 calls from the Magnetic Nail in the intersection of Blanton Street and Jose Street: (1) South 40-29-36 West 26.52 feet to an iron pin; (2) South 04-01-27 West 100.00 feet to a rebar in the West edge of Jose Street; (3) South 05-37-37 West 123.81 feet to a rebar in the edge of said roadway; (4) South 05-3737 West 4.89 feet to the place of BEGINNING; continuing thence South 03-56-07 West 71.84 feet to an iron; thence North 86-04-11 West 126.00 feet to an iron; thence North 03-56-07 East 65.86 feet to an iron; thence North 88-40-32 East 37.73 feet to a catch basin; thence North 32-49-55 East 19.58 feet to a catch basin; thence 75-35-32 South 80.31 feet to a rebar and the point of BEGINNING.

The above-described property is subject to those restrictions of record as recorded and attached to that North Carolina General Warranty Deed in Book 1417, Page 558 of the Cleveland County Registry.

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Lying and being in Number Six (6) Township, Cleveland County, North Carolina, on the West side of Jose Street, and being a 0.223 acre lot (Lot #5) as shown on that survey

by T. Scott Bankhead dated February 2003 for Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity, and being described by metes and bounds as follows:

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Kohen Johnson came in fourth in last week’s opening cross country meet at KMHS.

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Marty Lovingood ran third for Kings Mountain in last week's opening cross country meet with North Gaston.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Whyshena L. Davis, described above, in the Cleveland County Public Registry; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure; and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded a foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness; and under and by virtue of an order entered in the within entitled and numbered action by the Clerk of Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina on the 10th day of November, 2020, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door in Shelby, North Carolina at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday the 8th day of December, 2020, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Cleveland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Notice is further hereby given that the sale will be conducted pursuant to and subject to all of the provisions of Chapter 45, as amended, of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Notice is given that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon the termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 10th day of November, 2020.

To Place Your Ad Call Scott Helms at 704-473-0080 Today!

/s/ Wesley L. Deaton, Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 2459 Denver, North Carolina 28037 (704) 489-2491 KMH (11/25,12/2/2020)

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 2020 – 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL First item of Business: Public Hearing at the December 15th, 2020 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. This will be to consider a Text Amendment to the Zoning Table of permitted uses, and Definitions pertaining to Existing “Single Family Dwellings” in the NB Zoning District.

Second item of Business: Public Hearing at the December 15th, 2020 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. This will be to consider a text amendment concerning Murals in the City of Kings Mountain (KMPPED). This Ordinance gives purpose, definitions, regulations and procedures to apply and gain approval for any desired murals.

Third item of Business: Public Hearing at the December 15th, 2020 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. This will be to consider a Rezoning Request by Let’s Roll Holdings LLC. to rezone a portion of Parcel# 11598 (consisting of approximately 82.73 Acres from R-20 to CU-R6 PUD. Case# Z-1-9-2020. A legal description of the property to be rezoned is identified by the following metes and bound description: Deed Description of the Lets Roll Holdings LLC property (formally Humphries Property) of the area to be rezoned.

BEGINNING at a rebar and cap having NAD83 State Plane Grid Coordinates of N: 534629.09 USFT E: 1292643.93 USFT; thence S 33°23’25” E a distance of 99.89’; thence S 42°04’17” E a distance of 900.10’; thence S 28°09’03” E a distance of 136.27’;thence S 38°22’20” W a distance of 111.47’; thence S 19°40’06” E a distance of 291.07’;thence S 11°22’32” E a distance of 93.04’; thence S 19°02’06” W a distance of 97.50’;thence S 47°50’44” W a distance of 249.00’; thence S 02°50’07” E a distance of 121.52’;thence S 65°09’53” W a distance of 59.98’; thence S 02°31’29” W a distance of 235.03’;thence S 49°48’45” E a distance of 452.06’; thence S 39°23’45” E a distance of 470.43’;thence S 40°39’59” W a distance of 34.63’; thence S 09°07’52” E a distance of 29.13’;thence S 71°53’56” W a distance of 59.68’; thence N 62°15’50” W a distance of 48.87’;thence N 42°23’28” W a distance of 37.79’; thence S 69°42’14” W a distance of 60.16’; thence S 81°51’40” W a distance of 66.34’; thence S 86°10’42” W a distance of 68.33’; thence S 64°50’32” W a distance of 24.50’; thence S 08°03’33” E a distance of 43.60’; thence S 58°01’12” W a distance of 31.19’; thence N 73°12’38” W a distance of 63.26’; thence S 38°21’13” W a distance of 27.05’; thence S 65°46’32” W a distance of 90.36’; thence S 53°09’55” W a distance of 34.30’; thence S 43°07’45” W a distance of 51.45’; thence S 26°59’22” W a distance of 59.37’; thence S 55°30’33” W a distance of 48.03’;thence S 64°37’37” W a distance of 73.61’; thence S 37°39’22” W a distance of 27.72’;thence S 21°55’36” W a distance of 67.15’; thence S 49°04’05” W a distance of 25.33’;thence S 82°48’08” W a distance of 21.19’; thence S 62°01’17” W a distance of 61.87’;thence S 33°07’55” W a distance of 27.43’; thence S 11°37’24” W a distance of 19.88’;thence S 15°32’54” E a distance of 34.70’; thence S 10°01’52” E a distance of 26.83’;thence S 32°45’31” W a distance of 33.72’; thence S 56°18’16” W a distance of 95.29’;thence S 56°18’16” W a distance of 10.35’; thence S 86°21’31” W a distance of 34.56’;thence N 67°38’18” W a distance of 32.74’; thence N 27°12’28” W a distance of 42.78’; thence N 08°38’13” E a distance of 24.71’; thence N 25°39’29” W a distance of 30.68’; thence N 60°02’21” W a distance of 18.60’;thence N 32°21’18” W a distance of 18.80’; thence N 84°52’51” W a distance of 31.23’;thence N 64°25’54” W a distance of 35.79’; thence N 45°53’07” W a distance of 30.61’;thence N 57°45’28” W a distance of 80.71’; thence N 42°15’19” W a distance of 19.41’;thence N 57°12’26” W a distance of 26.70’; thence N 85°25’58” W a distance of 13.73’;thence N 32°59’35” W a distance of 30.31’; thence N 70°42’36” W a distance of 27.31’;thence N 25°13’35” W a distance of 20.77’; thence N 52°55’25” W a distance of 46.91’;thence N 33°41’49” W a distance of 34.27’; thence N 81°56’32” W a distance of 14.90’;thence N 31°06’58” W a distance of 45.25’; thence N 52°10’57” W a distance of 50.35’;thence N 34°22’51” W a distance of 24.70’; thence N 08°20’19” W a distance of 17.10’;thence N 53°49’47” W a distance of 15.40’; thence N 56°03’58” E a distance of 17.91’;thence N 29°00’46” E a distance of 12.51’; thence N 26°22’16” W a distance of 44.06’; thence N 29°48’57” W a distance of 51.00’; thence N 45°14’24” W a distance of 859.87’;thence N 59°04’09” E a distance of 889.49’; thence N 31°36’01” W a distance of 544.15’;thence with a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 203.84’, with a radius of 200.00’, with a chord bearing of N 02°24’11” W, with a chord length of 195.13’,; thence N 26°47’39” E a distance of 270.28’; thence with a curve turning to the left with an arc length of 135.26’, with a radius of 200.00’, with a chord bearing of N 07°25’10” E, with a chord length of 132.70’,; thence N 11°57’19” W a distance of 355.69’; thence with a curve turning to the left with an arc length of 135.62’, with a radius of 200.00’, with a chord bearing of N 31°22’52” W, with a chord length of 133.03’,; thence N 84°56’17” W a distance of 223.38’; thence N 02°03’49” E a distance of 164.00’; thence N 84°00’53” W a distance of 79.82’; thence N 62°52’11” W a distance of 92.51’; thence N 62°56’27” W a distance of 61.59’; thence N 87°11’52” W a distance of 56.20’; thence N 29°19’03” W a distance of 64.05’; thence N 78°57’12” W a distance of 130.09’; thence with a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 144.14’, with a radius of 3025.00’, with a chord bearing of N 50°15’33” E, with a chord length of 144.13’,; thence with a curve turning to the right with an arc length of 216.97’, with a radius of 6425.00’, with a chord bearing of N 52°35’30” E, with a chord length of 216.96’,; thence S 36°23’20” E a distance of 224.08’; thence S 11°23’25” W a distance of 48.86’; thence S 31°54’35” E a distance of 97.38’; thence S 50°57’31” E a distance of 174.38’; thence S 75°54’16” E a distance of 107.50’; thence N 09°19’13” E a distance of 49.20’; thence S 87°55’02” E a distance of 490.54’; which is the point of beginning, having an area of 82.73 acres

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Hospices of Cleveland County and Charlotte Region announce merger

By Loretta Cozart Last week, Hospice Cleveland County and Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region announced they have joined forces to form a single organization with even greater capacity to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for patients across 23 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Under an agreement signed by the organizations, Hospice Cleveland County will operate as a separate but affiliated subsidiary with the same name, staff and high-quality care it is known for, and Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region will continue its growth as the state’s largest nonprofit hospice provider.

The merger also calls for creation of an independent philanthropic foundation in Cleveland County that will support local nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and governmental agencies.

“This is great news for Cleveland County and the Charlotte region as we combine two community-based, nonprofit hospice providers committed to delivering the best possible care for patients – regardless of their ability to pay or the complexity of their illnesses,” said Myra McGinnis, who will continue

as president of Hospice Cleveland County. “Unlike the for-profit providers that are increasingly entering this region, our organizations have been here for decades, so we know our communities, our patients and our healthcare providers – and we put their interests first.”

Peter Brunnick, president and CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, will lead the combined organization, serving a daily census of approximately 2,600 patients in the Carolinas. No immediate changes are planned as both organizations will continue to provide the same services and staffing across the combined service area.

“We are gaining a highly regarded partner in Hospice Cleveland County and continuing to broaden our presence across the Piedmont,” said Brunnick, who grew up in Shelby after his family relocated here in 1958. “This merger not only will mean increased leverage and buying power, but more importantly, our increasing size and community connections will give us tremendous flexi-

Blue Cross Blue Shield mails loaded debit cards to eligible subscribers

By Loretta Cozart Enrollees of BCBS were mailed a health and wellness retail OTC card within the last month. More than 600,000 eligible member households across North Carolina were sent these special cards.

Health and wellness retail cards arrived by mail in late October and can be used starting November 1.

If you received your retail

card in the mail and have questions, call the number in the welcome kit that

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 9th day of November, 2020 as Administratrix of the Estate of JAMES AVERY ORMAND, 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, Virginia T. Ormand, Administratrix, on or before the 18th day of February, 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 18th day of November, 2020.

Virginia T. Ormand, Administratrix Estate of: James Avery Ormand 121 Country Creek Dr. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (11/18, 25, 12/02 & 09/2020)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Fourth item of Business: Public Hearing at the December 15th, 2020 City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. This will be to consider a Rezoning Request by E5 Holdings, LLC to rezone Parcel# 63027 from HI to GB. A copy of the application may be obtained at the Planning Department or you may call 704-734-4595 for additional information.

Given N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s orders that limit the size of gatherings, the City Council Meeting will be held with social distancing. Interested parties may attend the meeting in person; however, comments may also be submitted to the City Clerk by email to karen.tucker@cityofkm.com. Submitted comments will be read during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream. Regular Council meetings are live streamed on the City’s website at www.cityofkm.com. Anyone planning to attend in person, should be prepared to wear a face covering inside of City Hall.

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bility in responding to our patients’ needs.”

With constant evolution in healthcare policy, reimbursement and delivery, Brunnick said the combined resources of the two hospice providers will help the organization stay ahead of change, remain competitive and enhance the quality of care. The two organizations have collaborated frequently over the years, and both achieve superior rankings on the federal government’s Hospice Compare quality measures of hospice providers nationally.

Over 35 years, Hospice Cleveland County has served thousands of patients and their families in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties, and now operates two hospice houses. Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region is the state’s first hospice, founded 42 years ago, and provides a range of services in the Carolinas, including four hospice houses.

Hospice delivers care and support for patients with terminal illnesses, with a focus on relieving patients' pain and other symptoms, attending to their emotional and spiritual needs, and providing support for their families and caregivers.

For information, please visit www.hpccr.org or www.hospicecares.cc.

Having qualified on the 29th day of October, 2020 as Executrix of the Estate of FLORA LEE BLACKBURN YARBRO, 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, Cheryl Y. Beatty, Executrix, on or before the 4th day of February, 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 4th day of November, 2020.

Cheryl Y. Beatty, Executrix Estate of: Flora Lee Blackburn Yarbro 817 Bethlehem Church Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (11/04,11,18 & 25 /2020)

comes with your card. If you haven’t received your retail card after November 7, call BCBS using number on the back of your member ID card to confirm your eligibility and mailing address.

Eligible subscribers, or the policy holder, received a health and wellness retail card with a balance between $100 and $500, depending on the plan in which they are enrolled.

Eligible customers include those with fully insured medical, vision and dental plans from Blue Cross NC. These special cards cannot be used to pay for insurance premiums, prescription drugs, tobacco, alcohol or firearms, but they can help pay for: • healthy food • over-the-counter medications • first aid supplies • baby care items • exercise equipment • vitamins, and more You can use them at a variety of local retailers, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, Dollar General and Family Dollar.

The health and wellness retail cards won’t apply to those with Medicare, Federal Employee Program (FEP), Student BlueSM, State Health Plan or self-insured group medical plans.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

CLASSIFIED CLASSI FIED ADS PLACE

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WELCOME TO HOMETOWNSHELBY.COM This week find delicious & healthy grape juice from Carolina grown muscadines, woodworking plans and sell the photos you take from your camera/phone NC4Ever@email.com WANTED: DOWNED OR UP ROOTED OAK TREES. Will cut up and remove for free.

828-395-0758.

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FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

CAMPERS

STERLING OAKS APARTMENTS in Spindale, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician. Must have two plus years of verifiable maintenance experience. HVAC certification and working experience preferred. Appt, 828-214-7381.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local!

Call 828-248-1408.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $65.

Cut, split and delivered. 828395-0758.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. 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 us first, 704-6924449.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516

BUSINESS SERVICES

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

WALLINGS HOME IMPROVEMENTS. We do it all.

General repairs, pressure washing, interior/exterior painting. 40+ yrs experience. Have references. Call (828) 201-5788

HANDYMAN SERVICES. 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 us first, 704-6924449.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall 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. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627

MOBILITY CHAIR, $795. G Tech Compass Sport, 9 mos old.18” wide seat, 250 lb capacity, 2 Month warranty, Delivered with instruction. Call Scooterman John 704-9514224, mobilityservices07@ gmail.com TWO CEMETERY PLOTS Two burial plots in Section II of Rose Hill Memorial Park, Graves 1 and 2, Lots 256. $1800 for both. Call 704482-2647 or 704-477-7625, if no answer leave your named number.

INVENTORY REDUCTION. Carolina Dual Coal & Wood Stove.

Regular-$1244.99.

Now-$799.99 at Shelby Hardware.

AGRI-FAB LEAF VAC & LIMB GRINDER, pull behind lawnmower. Tecumseh formula 8HP. $700. (704) 4609762 WHEEL HORSE MOWER. Unused galvanized tin; new wheel and tire; men’s and ladies’ Rolex watches. 601-7400837, Chesnee, SC.

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058.

SURVEY: shelbyforchrist. com/survey, $100 Reward To One Participant Each Month. shelbyforchrist@ gmail.com UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques and Collectibles.

Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm.

Saturday, 11am-3pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro.

Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED: CTS TREE SERVICE. Must have valid drivers license. (704) 4183083 CLASS A CDL COMMERCIAL DRIVER. Class A CDL driver. Local, no touch, freight. Part time/on call basis. Retired drivers welcome. No less then $20/ hour. (828) 245-1383 tenbroeck1991@bellsouth.net KENNEL WORK NEEDED. 4 HOURS ONCE PER WEEK. $10 per hour. At private home in Forest City. 701-850-0950.

OFFICE WORK PART-TIME. 4 HOURS TWICE A WEEK, $10 per hour. In private home in Forest City. 701-850-0950.

BARBER NEEDED in Boiling Springs. Contact Ron at 704-434-9711 or 864-8121935.

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 HOME HEALTH CAREGIVER. Seeking Reliable Certified CNA with Dementia Experience for One-On-One Care of Elderly Family Member.

Responsibilities include: feeding, hygiene assistance, light house work and running local errands. Reliable transportation and references required.

Pay based on experience.

(704) 472-4058 shannonspake81@gmail.com FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing. com/employment

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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. LEAF PICKUP, MULCHING, AND HEDGES, ALSO STORM CLEAN UP !! CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333 BRANDONADKINS4619@GMAIL.COM

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

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RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service.

Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7.

828-453-8113.

PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc. com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413

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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 TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again.

(704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

RICH BROWN LEATHER SOFA, $399. Bernhardt, purchased in 2017 for our nonsmoking Shelby living room.

Also for sale: dark blue Lazy-Boy Rocker-Recliner $129.

(703) 955-2118 MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $10 each. Also, hardback book with many pictures, $25.

828-289-5031.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 (9) DOORS, $100 FOR ALL. 1985 Honda Elite Motor Scooter, seats 2, new tires, runs like new, 2032 miles, $950 cash. 828-289-5031.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”.

1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

YARD SALES RUTHERFORD COUNTY CARPET BARN CLOSING SALE. All flooring needs! (5) family indoor yard sale Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. 106 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040 PICKERS PARADISE, ANTIQUE DEALERS WELCOME, COLLECTORS WELCOME. Appointment only so call 828-429-2851. Cast iron, Lionel train engine collection, BB guns, quilts, carnival glass, Coca Cola crates, mantle & wall hung clocks. Over a thousand items for sale.

FOR SALE HVAC PEMP STAR 2.5 TON unit. Includes outdoor unit, air handler, concrete pad, copper line. 100% working condition. $500. (704) 466-5477 DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

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

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-6924449.

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs.

J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8.

828-287-3272.

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft.

Delivery and install available.

J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 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 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow.

All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383.

AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM Dec 5th.

Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #34 Blanton, #21 Morgan For Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

JAZZY MOBILITY CHAIR, $775. Jazzy that has less than 100 hours use, indoors.

Comes delivered, charger, 2 month warranty. Call Scooterman John 704-951-4224, mobilityservices07@gmail.com TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

USED FURNITURE FOR SALE. (2) Huntington chairs, (2) dressers w/mirrors, (2) recliners, rocking chair, coffee table, hall closet, sofa, bed, chest-of-drawers.

828-4474369, 828-305-4088.

TWO CRYPTS FOR SALE. Inside the mausoleum at the Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston, NC. 704-538-7883.

FRED’S FIREWOOD!!

Seasoned cut, split hardwood. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828202-1000.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT w/high mileage, good work truck, reduced price, $1,990. Two recliners, reduced price, $65 each. Oak & Pine Firewood, $200. 828-289-1817.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 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 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 CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership.

Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006 I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

LOOKING FOR OLD FIRE ARMS. Prefer 22’s. (704) 600-8560 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

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1998 27’ FLEETWOOD Tracker Trailstar. On Ford E-450 Super Duty, w/36,330 miles. Great deal at $7,995.

Never be homeless! 828-4530828.

5 FOOT HOWSE PLOW. This is a 6 year old plow never used.

New condition. Original price $1000. Sell price, $750. 828447-7331.

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PASTURE FOR RENT. Barn with (3) 12x12 stalls & large feed room, 8 acres, water & plenty of grass. Limit 3 horses. $275 month. (704) 739-3165 GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70 each. (704) 4199145 NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

PETS & LIVESTOCK MIN PIN PUPPIES. Parents registered, puppies can be.

Born July 4th, 2020. First shots & wormed, $450 each. 828289-3905 FREE KITTENS. All female.

4 months old. Free to a good home. 828-201-3861 Camelapatty@gmail.com EASTER EGGER HENS AND GOLDEN COMET RIR CROSS hens for sale. Call for details & price. Shelby (509) 432-4914 WORKING HEELER/LAB PUPPIES. Male & female, wormed, groomed & 1st shots. $150 each. Can text pictures.

(828) 391-0919 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. 10 weeks old, no papers, shots current, $350.

Parents on site with papers.

(704) 482-7274 RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

2015 KAWASAKI KX250 Excellent Condition. Only 19 Hours Running Time. Several Add Ons. $3500. Call 704487-7838 For More Details.

VACATIONS 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

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.

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

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-6920091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647.

2001 DODGE DAKOTA SLT Package. Extended Cab, 318 V-8, Auto, New Paint, 2WD, New Tires, Bedliner, Tool Box, Non Smoker, Looks Brand New! 100,800 miles. Asking $7000_ MAKE OFFER! (704) 418-3071 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 $4,500. 2002 PT Cruiser, new radiator, new timing belt & gears, heads changed, new power steering pump, 4 new tires. Ready to drive, $1,700. Call 704-284-8212.

1995 NISSAN 4X4 TRUCK extended cab, $4,500. 2006 Ford Mustang, V6, auto., loaded, 85,700 miles, $6,500. (704) 4665672 2012 MAZDA3 Black Sedan. 6 speed manual, immaculate condition, 98,500 miles, $7900. 704473-1800.

1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000.

828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

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2011 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT 24FBS travel trailer, weighs 5,200 pounds and is in excellent condition. Features and options include: super slide, sleeper sofa, booth dinette, full kitchen, private bathroom with shower, separate master bedroom and more, Sleeping capacity 4-6. Asking price $11,500. Call 704-473-6631

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 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Wood floors, carpet & outbuilding, central air, gas pack heat. No pets. $750 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates, Real Estate. 111 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4181251 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-6920091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older.

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211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4827723 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. A one-bedroom mobile home for rent near Casar for one person only. No pets. A background check will be required.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

NCDHHS and Livingstone College launch program to help communities harmed by COVID-19 North Carolina communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic will have GOV. COOPER access to $5 million in grants to help address food insecurity needs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities is partnering with Livingstone College to execute a community-based program to provide critical resources to vulnerable populations impacted by the pandemic.

“As we head into winter, it is more important than ever to ensure that people have access to food and this partnership will bring North Carolinians together to support those in need,” said Governor Cooper.

“This pandemic although unprecedented creates a unique opportunity to form unlikely partnerships to address food insecurity in the state of North Carolina,” Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., Livingstone College President said.

Based on the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey, 48% of NC households reported only somewhat or no confidence they can afford food for the next four weeks.

Often, existing statewide infrastructure does not reach the most vulnerable populations.

Livingstone College will contract with the A.M.E. Zion Church to administer The Hurt & Hunger Initiative supporting congregations and non-profits who are

providing meals and food distribution to vulnerable communities, with a special emphasis on children, the elderly, and the homeless. The General Baptist State Convention will administer the Food Related Hunger Initiative to provide two meals per day (breakfast & lunch) to churches and faith-based organizations serving as daytime learning centers for students under virtual curricula and working parents. And the Conservation Fund’s Resourceful Communities program will administer the Food Insecurity Wrap Around Services Initiative, which will address food insecurity for vulnerable populations by providing funding for community wrap around services such as food purchase and distribution, cold storage and transportation for food distribution.

“This opportunity highlights the importance of the needs of our community especially around food insecurity. Each family or individual that we can help feed, lifts a burden that we have seen before, during, and after COVID. We are excited to partner with community organizations and stakeholders to ensure people get the resources that they need not only to survive but to thrive.” Cornell Wright, Executive Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities said.

“This is a great opportunity for a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to partner with the faith-based and nonprofit community to serve vulnerable people in vulnerable places. Unfortunately, this pandemic reminds us that there are

Small Business Free webinars The Small Business Center at Cleveland Community College is offering eighteen (18) FREE webinars this Spring 2021 on Thursdays at 6:00pm.

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the sessions will be presented online using the ZOOM platform. “We want to continue giving all businesses and organizations in Cleveland County opportunities to improve their potential for success,” said Steve Padgett, Director.

The Spring 2021 schedule includes: · January 7 – Business Taxes · January 14 – Marketing Your Business · January 21 – Operating a Home-Based Business · January 28 – E-Commerce · February 4 – Show Me the Money-Crowdfunding and creative ways to get money · February 11 – Website Development for Small Businesses · February 18 – How to Start a Business – Identifying the ABCs · February 25 – Introduc-

tion to QuickBooks Part 1 · March 4 – Introduction to QuickBooks Part 2 · March 11 – Financing Your Small Business · March 18 – Nonprofit Virtual Fundraising in a PostCovid World · March 25 – Preparing for Growth-Finding Your Customers · April 1 – How to Make an Impact with Social Media · April 8 – Online Seller Specialty Webinar · April 15 – Grant Seeking/ Grant Writing · April 22 – Basics of Bookkeeping · April 29 – Writing an Effective Business Plan · May 6 – Patents, Trademarks, & Copyrights-The Basics You may register for any of these webinars online at www. clevelandcc.edu. For more information or for assistance with registration, contact Steve Padgett: Phone 704-669-4146 or email padgetts@clevelandcc.edu.

people in this great State that are invisible, and their voices cannot be heard from the valley of despair,” Dr. Anthony Davis, Chief Operating Officer at Livingstone College said.

“COVID-19 has been devastating to the world, and as a Pastor, we have the heart to address these issues, but we do not have the resources. It’s great to be able to see Livingstone College play a major role along with the A.M.E. Zion Church, other entities, and state government coming together to address this major challenge,” said Dr. Dwayne Walker, Board of Trustee for Livingstone College and Pastor of Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte.

Additional resources for those impacted by the pandemic are available through the NC Department of Health and Human Services and NC 211. Individuals and families can obtain information through the COVID-19 NC Information Hub at www.covid19.ncdhhs. gov/. NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-8921162 to obtain free and confidential information on health and human resources within their community.

To learn more about this initiative, contact Livingstone College at 704216-6044.

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AARP warns about holiday scams Holiday celebrations will likely look very different in 2020 as we seek out a balance between celebrating with loved ones and staying safe, according to the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP). But one tradition isn’t going anywhere: Sadly, ‘tis still the season for scams, as cybercrooks cook up schemes to exploit our holiday habits.

A few scams are specific to the holidays, but most are variations on everyday frauds, ramped up to match seasonal spikes in spending and web traffic. Not surprisingly, they often center on shopping, especially online.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 71 percent of consumers plan to do most of their holiday shopping online in 2020, according to a CreditCards.com survey.

As real retailers roll out their seasonal deals, scammers seek to snare bargain-hunting shoppers with bogus websites and social media campaigns that impersonate major brands. These spoofing sites and fake posts entice you to spend money for products you’ll never receive.

Further, many are vehicles for harvesting credit card numbers and other personal data that fraudsters use to commit identity theft or sell on the dark web.

Scammers may distribute malware-loaded links or attachments via supposed coupon offers or “order confirmation” emails. Frauds involving gift cards — which more than 70 percent of shoppers buy during the holidays,

according to Deloitte research — also shift into high gear during the holidays.

Scams to watch out for: • Charity scams: One-third of all charitable giving is done in December, fundraising software company Network for Good reports. That means more sham charities exploiting Americans’ goodwill via fake websites and pushy telemarketers.

• Delivery scams: As holiday packages crisscross the country, scammers send out phishing emails disguised as UPS, FedEx or U.S. Postal Service notifications of incoming or missed deliveries.

Links lead to phony sign-in pages asking for personal information, or to sites infested with malware.

• Travel scams: Despite the pandemic, nearly 2 in 5 Americans plan to travel during the holidays in 2020, a survey by mobile-booking app maker Hopper found.

Spoof booking sites and email offers proliferate, with travel deals that look too good to be true and probably are.

• Letter from Santa scams: A custom letter from the jolly

old elf makes a holiday treat for the little ones on your list, and many legitimate businesses offer them. But so do many scammers looking to scavenge personal information about you or, worse, your kids or grandkids, who may not learn until many years later that their identity was stolen, and their credit compromised.

Warning Signs: • Huge discounts on hot gift items, especially when touted on social media posts or unfamiliar websites.

• Spelling errors or shoddy grammar on a shopping website or in an email. A shopping or travel site does not list a phone number or street address for the business and offers only an email address or a fill-in contact form.

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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

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

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Fall gardening tips

By Loretta Cozart Many Kings Mountain residents planted gardens of vegetables and flowers this year, some doing so for the first time. Now that temperatures are dropping, there is much to do to in the garden in preparation for winter and planting this spring.

Plant trees and shrubs now. It is the perfect time to plant. Just remember to water your new addition after planting. Plan for spring by planting bulbs now, too. Local garden centers have a variety of bulbs to choose from in stores now.

Now is the time to divide plants, like Kings Mountain Day Lilies. It is also a good way to share those unique specimens with friends, should your beds feel overgrown. According to Southern Living, “Use a shovel or trowel to lift a clump from the ground and divide it into smaller clumps. Replant them at the same depth at which the original clump grew. Easy perennials to divide now are agapanthus, aster, bearded iris, bee balm, beard tongue, black-eyed Susan, cardinal flower, daylily, hollyhock, dianthus, Hosta, mums, purple coneflower, red-hot poker, summer phlox, and yarrow.”

Fall is also a great time to clean your flower beds.

Remove al dead stems, leaves, and flowers from your garden. The work you do now will reduce fungus and harmful insects, reducing future pest problems.

If some of your favorite plants have gone to seed, save them for use next year.

Just remember that not all seeds will look or grow like the parent plants.

Fall is a good time to fertilize your yard, depending upon the type of grass you have planted. Bluegrass and fescue are usually fertilized in the fall around October, but we have had warmer weather this year. Check with local garden centers

Pumpkin Pecan Pie 4 slightly beaten eggs 2 cups canned or mashed cooked pumpkin 1 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of dark corn syrup

1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon 1/4 tsp. of salt 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 1 cup of chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 450º. Combine the ingredients except the pecans. Pour into pie shell. Top with pecans. Bake for 40 minutes or until set.

Old Fashioned Dressing 1-1/2 sticks butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp. salt 5 cups crumbled cornbread 1 to 3 cans chicken broth or (broth from turkey

2 cups diced celery 1-1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning 5 cups toasted bread crumbs 2 eggs, slightly beaten Sage, to taste

Melt butter in skillet. Add celery and onions. Cook 3 to 4 minutes and stir in seasonings. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently. Use chicken or turkey drippings for part of broth, adding canned broth to round out measurement. Pour into a 9x13 baking pan, dot with butter and bake at 400 degrees until golden brown.

if you have not fertilized to make sure it is advisable to do so in late November.

Inspect hardscapes in your garden and your lawn furniture to see if they need repair. Benches, chairs and fences my need attention and/or staining.

Garden tools should be inspected to determine if they need cleaning or sharpening. This can be a winter job, too. But it is much easier to do these jobs before the temperatures turn too cold.

Spending time now on your garden, yard, and tools will lighten the burden in spring and give time for fertilizer to be stored in preparation for spring growth.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

What does gratitude have to do with it?

By James P. Morgan Jr., Ph.D. Life during the pandemic is hard. Even the easiest of things are not so easy anymore. And some people are facing major, even catastrophic, life changes. We don’t have to look far to find someone who has experienced the death of a loved one, the loss of livelihood, or other major setbacks during the pandemic.

Sometimes I feel sorry for myself because my life has changed so much. But then I walk into my classroom of socially distanced, masked, young scholars, and all self-pity is washed away. My students inspire me, and I feel grateful for them. Think of all they are dealing with to be at Gardner-Webb pursuing their education: constant mask wearing, extended periods away from home, juggling different types of classes (seated, hybrid, online), delays or alterations in being able to compete in their sport or perform in the arts, as well as being quarantined. Sometimes we reflect in class on how college students are making history and how they will always remember going to college during a pandemic. It is something they will tell their children and grandchildren about.

Our students are resilient, and they are our future!

When I feel grateful for these students, my perspective changes. No longer do I feel sorry for myself. I am inspired by them, and they make me want to become a better teacher and person.

This is how gratitude can change each of us: It can help us to look at something in a new way, through a different lens, that can transform us. I once had a student who called gratitude a “super power.” She was right. Gratitude has now been extensively studied by psychologists and found to make a big difference in our well-being. But long before psychology was a “thing,” the Apostle Paul spoke of the power of gratitude. To be grateful is to be thankful, and Paul often emphasized it: “And with joy give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his people in the kingdom of light” (Col. 1: 12).

As we approach the holiday season in the midst of the pandemic, let us try to remember to keep our sights on gratitude. Some things will be hard this year: We may be grieving the death of one or more loved ones, we may not get to be with our families as we would like, and we may

Classic Sweet Potatoes

FILLING 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 cup butter (sweet potatoes will melt butter) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring Mix all together and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.

4 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and thick sliced 3/4 cup brown sugar 5 Tablespoons butter 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1-1/2 cups mini-marshmallows 1 cup pecans, chopped

TOP CRUST: 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup butter 1cup chopped pecans Stir together well. Pour over filling and bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Arrange potatoes in 9x13 inch greased glass dish.

Combine sugar, butter and spices and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over potatoes.

Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with nuts and marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes more.

Turkey In A Bag 12 pounds whole turkey 5 stalks celery salt and pepper to taste 2 large onions, quartered 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Rinse turkey and remove giblets. Salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle the bottom of a turkey size oven bag with flour.

Place turkey, celery and onions in the bag. Seal bag and poke several holes in it with a fork. Bake 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of the thigh meat reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese 1 package (16 oz.) elbow macaroni 1/2 cup butter, melted 4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted 1 cup 2% milk 2 large eggs, beaten Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add butter. In a large bowl, mix 3 cups cheese, evaporated milk, condensed soup, 2% milk and eggs.

Pour over macaroni mixture; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 10 servings.

Cranberry Sauce

Pecan Pie 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup pancake syrup (do not use lite!)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

have to deal with other unwanted changes. But even in the worst of times it is still possible to be grateful.

And gratitude can make a positive difference.

One way of focusing on gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal. At the end of each day, write down three things that you were grateful for that day. This simple method has received considerable research attention and has been found to make a difference. You might also express gratitude to others. Let people know you appreciate them.

Maybe you could write a gratitude letter to someone who means a lot to you. Expressing gratitude helps us to become more other-centered and benefits both the giver and receiver of gratitude.

I hope you will also remember to express gratitude for the greatest gift of all—when God sent his only son, Jesus, to live among us and to teach us how to live and how to love.

Dr. James Morgan P. Morgan Jr. is professor of psychology and counseling in the Gardner-Webb University School of Psychology and Counseling. His research interests are in Positive Psychology, Psychology of Religion and Grief and Bereavement.

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans

Mix well, pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until set.

1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 12-ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate until serving time. Makes 2 1/4 cups.

Gardner-Webb’s Annual Festival of Lights will Premiere in Virtual Format on Dec. 3 A Community Tradition for Over Three Decades, Service will be Shown on Facebook and YouTube BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s Festival of Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition since 1984, will continue this year in a virtual format. This annual start to the holiday season for the GWU community will premiere on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. on the GWU Facebook page and YouTube channel. After the first showing, the event may be viewed on those social media platforms as well as the Gardner-Webb website.

The program will feature the reading of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, along with remarks from Dr. William M. Downs, GWU president; Dr. Herbert Palomino, professor of pastoral care and counseling; Carlee Winstead, Student Government Association (SGA) president; and Tracy Jessup, vice president for Christian Life and Service and senior minister to the University.

“Moving the Festival of Lights to a virtual format is yet one more example of how Gardner-Webb University has maintained important traditions, while also making the health and safety of our University family and

community at-large a priority,” Jessup noted. “People can still expect to enjoy the outstanding performances to which we all have become accustomed, along with beautiful views of our campus. And while we regret we cannot gather in person for this annual inauguration of the Christmas season on our campus, the virtual format will allow the celebration to be shared with a broader audience.”

Dr. Joshua Cheney, visiting assistant professor of music, is coordinating the musical performances. Traditional carols and other Christmas classics will be presented by: • The Brass Choir, conducted by Tim Hudson, trumpeter and associate professor of music.

• The Choral Union and Concert Choir, conducted

by Cheney and featuring soloist Gabi Martin and collaborative artist Timothy Scruggs.

• A faculty quartet featuring Instructor of Music Jondra Harmon, Assistant Professor of Music Education Eric Johnson, Cheney and Associate Professor of Music Stafford Turner.

• The Handbell Choir with an arrangement by Cheney.

• Solos by Mackenzie Quattlebaum, cello, and Elijah Ulysse, saxophone, with

accompaniment by Caleb Etchison, piano.

• The Old Time Ensemble with an arrangement

by Associate Professor of Music Bruce Moser.

Following the musical performances, the lighting

of the Campus Christmas tree will be live streamed with greetings from Downs and his wife, Kim, and Win-

stead. Afterwards, Jessup will lead the singing of the carol, “O’ Come, All Ye Faithful.”

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