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Sewer slip-lining project begins in downtown KM By Loretta Cozart During the January 26 city council meeting a sewer slip-lining capital project related to the upcoming streetscape project downtown was approved. Last week, city crews began the work budgeted at $400,000. City Manager Marilyn Sellers explained during the January meeting that the condition of the sewer in downtown is not good. Using cure in place slip-lining eliminates tearing up City crews work in a northbound lane of Battleground Avenue near the street to replace E. Gold Street mapping the pipes for the new sewer slip-liner that the existing sewer will repair sewer lines downtown. See SEWER, Page 4A Photo provided by Scott Neisler

Middle and high school students return to school 4-days a week April 12 Full-week schedule begins two weeks later By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County School Board held a special called meeting on Monday, March 15, one year to the day after a similar called meeting was held in 2020 regarding the Coronavirus, according to Cleveland County Schools Superintendent Stephen Fisher. But this meeting was

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held to return students to the classroom for full-time instruction. In a 6-3 vote, Cleveland County School Board decided to in favor of a plan outlined by the superintendent to return students in grades 6-12 to school full-time. All middle and high school

students will return to school on Monday, April 12 four days per week for in-person instruction. Two weeks later, on April 26, those students will return to school full-time. School Board members voting for the plan include: Robert Queen, Rodney Fitch, Ron Humphries, Danny Blanton, Joel Shores and Greg Taylor. Voting against were Philip Glover, Dena Green, and Coleman Hunt.

HOMECOMING QUEEN – Jenna Ramsey was crowned Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen for 2021 at the Friday, March 12 Homecoming football game at John Gamble Stadium. Ramsey was nominated by the KMHS Band. Students chose her as one of the five finalists for the Homecoming Court and elected her as Homecoming Queen prior to the football game. She is the daughter of Tandra Ramsey and Billy Ramsey. She is pictured with her father who escorted her. Photo provided by KMHS

Demolition at the Spectrum Dyed Yarns plant is ongoing, although it is not currently clear the extent of the work being done on-site. Photo by Loretta Cozart

Partial demolition at Spectrum Dyed Yarns By Loretta Cozart

The cast for ‘Til Beth Do Us Part prepare for their performances, which will begin this Friday night, March 26 at 7:30. Pictured above L-R: Chad Spurling, Jackie Sibley-Newton, Greg Dixon, Leslie Brown, Sara Corbin and Mary Grace Keller. Photo provided

Demolition around the old Spectrum Yarns, Inc. plant can be seen from both Hwy. 74 and Patterson Road. Portions of the building located at 136 Patterson Road are being torn down, while the office remains intact. The property

housed Spectrum Dyed Yarns until the banking crisis of 2008, when the company announced it could no longer find financing. In August 2013, Spectrum Yarns, Inc. filed a Brownfields Property Application due to contamination caused by a release of chlorinated solvents from

North Elementary School honored their Teacher Assistant and Teacher of the Year at North Elementary School. First Grade Teacher Johnna Wyte received her BS in Elementary Education at UNCC and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She taught adult education for six months before she starting teaching first grade. She taught 18years at Bethware School and 10-years at North Elementary. She is married See NORTH, Page 4A

Pictured left to right are Sonya Nalley, Teacher Assistant of the Year, and Johnna Wyte, Teacher of the Year. Photo by Anna Hughes

a wastewater treatment lagoon associated with the manufacturing operation located on an adjacent site. The entire property, including the subject parcel and the adjacent parcel, was developed for the dyeing and finishing of textile yarns by Spectrum Dyed See SPECTRUM, Page 4A

‘Til Beth Do Us Part North School Teacher and opens this Friday Teacher Assistant of the Year By Jim Champion

Ken and Liz Pflieger, Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s Corporate Sponsor, are pleased to announce the performances of ’Til Beth Do Us Part on Friday, March 26 - 27, at 7:30 and April 2 3 at 7:30 pm, with matinees on Sundays, March 28 and April 4 at 3 pm. Priority is given to season members and they are

able to make a reservation to attend a performance for our plays. All others may purchase tickets at the box office. KMLT will have 30 tickets per performance for purchase at the Box Office

on a first come first served basis. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time are subject to release for purchase by others seeking tickets. Due to the limited audience capacity allowed under the North Carolina Covid19 Plan, the protocols listed below are being followed. KMLT will maintain stringent health and safety protocols. For more detailed information, please visit www. kmlt.org or the Kings Mountain Little Theatre Facebook page.

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KM man arrested on child molestation charges

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Alfred Ash KINGS MOUNTAIN: Alfred Anthony Ash I was born September 22, 1954, in Kings Mountain, NC. He went home to be with Jesus March 16, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was preceded in death by Grandma Julia Euzelia Ash Roberts, his mother Phyllis Ash and his brother Clarence Ash. Alfred graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1973. There he played left guard for the KMHS football team and wrestled for the KMHS wrestling team. He was the first athlete in KMHS history to win a state championship in wrestling at 185lbs in ‘72-‘73. He later attended Appalachian State University on a full wrestling scholarship and obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Construction Technology. This is also where he met his best friend and wife Connie in 1974. Alfred acquired his National Board Certification and taught at Kings Mountain High School, Fundamentals of Technology, and Computer Engineering until he retired. He coached KMHS football and wrestling, sending several

athletes to the state championships including both of his sons. Coach Ash leaves behind his wife of 42 years Connie Ash; having just celebrated their wedding anniversary, daughter Niki Luckey (David) of Greensboro, son A. Anthony Ash II (Jenny) of Charlotte, son Matthew Ash (Jen) of Chicago, daughter Kayla Ash of Kings Mountain, grandchildren; Jonas, Cheslynn, Matthew, Stephan, Julia, Marques, Malaja, Malik and so many family and friends. Alfred Ash was a wellknown and loved son of Kings Mountain, NC. His family was his pride and joy. He worked hard to ensure that we all not only heard his words of love, encouragement, and truth, but we lived it to the absolute fullest. The Ash Family is so thankful for all of the outpouring of love through phone calls, texts, messages, social media, food drop offs and air hugs! We don’t how we could ever repay the kindness that has been shown to us during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you! Due to Covid-19 the family held a private Memorial Service, Saturday March 20, 2021 at 3pm. The service may be viewed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ events/2910739662541420. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alfred Ash Scholarship Fund http:// gf.me/u/zm9348. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com

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Kenneth Wayne (Maffey) Mathis YORK – Kenneth Wayne (Maffey) Mathis 57, of York, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. Kenneth was born March 16, 1964 in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Roy Rogers Mathis and Patricia Costner Mathis. He is survived by his wife, Jacklyn Irene Pratt Mathis, son, Justin Mathis (Hannah), daughter, Amanda Garris (Preston), son, James Mathis, daughter, Cheryl Wright and brother, Roy Mathis (Kerry Freeman). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, John Wayne Mathis and daughter, Sheree Lee. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com. Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Mathis family.

John Paul Heisler, 37, of Kings Mountain was arrested on March 15 and charged with two felonies: Indecent Liberties With Child and Secret Peeping. Heisler is the step-father of the child and the mother was unaware of what was going on, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Heisler was released on a $25,000 bond. There are 35 sex offenders registered within a three mile radius of the center of Kings Mountain. To protect yourself and your family, visit Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office website and click on Law Enforcement Links. Scroll down to North Carolina Sex Offender Reg-

JOHN PAUL HEISLER istry, click the link, and enter 28086 in the zip code. Detective Matthew Sadler of Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office said, “There are 341 sex offenders in the county. Sheriff Norman is

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ARRESTS MARCH 8: Brandon Lee Buchanan, 27, Lawndale, unauthorized use/ auto, criminal summons. MARCH 11: Holly Jai Shytle, 195 Huffman Hill Road, Blacksburg, SC, domestic violence protective order violation, no bond. Trial date May 28 in Mecklenburg County. MARCH 12: Kerry Larkin, 55, Shelby, driving while

license revoked, no impaired, $500 secured bond. MARCH 12: Tyler Kent Stamey, 39, Cherryville, felony possession methamphetamine, $15,000 secured bond. MARCH 12: Patrick Dalton Floyd, 64, 317 Chestnut Street, possession of drug paraphernalia, citation. MARCH 13: Jeffery Tyrone Ross, 50, 1417 Shelby Road, assault on female, no bond.

tasked with maintaining the sex offender registry for Cleveland County and he has zero tolerance for sex offenders not following the rules of registering their address and staying away from school functions, daycares, city parks, social media, or any place children gather,” he said. “If a reader is aware of a sex offender who is in violation, please call the Sheriff’s Office and ask for me. If the sex offender is found to be in violation, we will arrest them. Sometimes it takes the help of citizens for us to be aware of those violations so we can act upon them,” he said.

MARCH 13: Jacqueline Michelle Ray, 33, 202 Yarbro Road, DUI, child abuse, $2,500 secured bond. MARCH 14: Dustin Reid Cook, 28, 825 Floyd Street, first degree trespass, breaking and entering, misdemeanors, $2,000 secured bond. MARCH 15: Carey Sheppard. Jr., 49, Clover, SC, assault on female, no bond. MARCH 15: Christa See POLICE, Page 7A

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Easter Sunrise service planned

Legislators allege wrongdoing regarding casino, but offer no proof

The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will be leading in an Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 4 at 7:00 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery. The service will be held around the large white cross in the cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain. If the event is held inside, everyone is requested to wear a mask. The Easter Sunrise message will be delivered by

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Pastor Ron Caulder from Eastside Baptist Church. Special music will be provided by East Gold Wesleyan Church. Everyone is invited to attend. The service will be approximately 30 minutes. Come and let’s celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus!

AG Stein says he has no jurisdiction Mayor S c o t t Neisler reached out to the Herald on Sunday regarding a story MAYOR NEISLER that ran on WRAL News on Friday, March 19, and an interview he had with the news outlet earlier that day. “I am being open with the Herald, because I want to be transparent and say there is no truth to the allegations regarding my family and the

casino, as is alleged in a letter written by Susan Fisher, D-Buncombe, and thirteen NC Democrats and who requested an inquiry by Attorney General Josh Stein.” In the story by Travis Fain, WRAL’s statehouse reporter, “Fisher and other lawmakers who signed the letter asking Stein to intervene said they couldn't point to specific wrongdoing, but they worry about land deals surrounding the project and who stands to gain.” Mayor Neisler is mentioned specifically in the letter alleging he and his family stand to benefit from the casino being built nearby. “This is, yet again, another heavy handed attempt by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians to influence the out-

come of the casino in Kings Mountain,” Mayor Scott Neisler said. “The Cherokees have estimated they will lose 100 million dollars when the Catawba open up so it is understandable why they are doing anything they can to stop it!” The story also reported, “The casino letter was circulated by a lobbyist for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,” however the lobbyist was not named. The story went on to report that “many of the signers are from western North Carolina, where the Cherokee tribe has stronger political influence. But some are from the Triangle area.” The letter got no traction with AG Stein and the story went on to report, “The attorney general plans to decline,

with a spokeswoman telling WRAL News on Friday that the office ‘does not have authority to launch an investigation like this’ without a request from a local district attorney.” In the article, WRAL reported “Neisler told them Friday that he would welcome an investigation. He said he doesn't expect to profit from the casino and that the roughly 700 acres his family owns a few miles from the project is, for the most part, being mined and ‘not buildable because of the mineral rights on it. This heavy-handed pressure the Cherokees have put on our state legislators by attempting to manufacture a conspiracy theory is shameful,’ he added.”

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Communist threat and gross hypocrisy continue in America by BILL BOWMAN As a member of the media, I predict I will be the first political prisoner jailed and held without bail in Cumberland County when the Braunhemden (Brownshirts) march down Hay St. and demand the Fayetteville City Council turn the Market House into a Brew Pub. Seriously, I want to preface this article the same way I have the many others I have penned by asking you to view these words through the lens of being an American. For a moment, set aside subjective notions of race, gender, religion, and political affiliation just long enough to envision the big picture of the unique blessings and freedoms afforded us by living in a free nation. Compare this to what we have to lose by taking these freedoms for granted and accepting the lawlessness, violence, hypocrisies, and high tech corruption that are slowly but effectively eradicating our Constitutional freedoms and our nation. It is a frightening trend too real and, without a doubt, a clear and present danger to all of us. It is no secret that since the height of the Cold War of the 1950s and 60's that the Soviet Union and the Communists were determined to take over the world and implement communist rule. The United States was their prime target because our U.S. Constitution was the most ridged and directly opposed to their tyrannical and repressive government. The Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991; however, what did not dissolve in the 21st century was the communist threat and their determination to destroy our Constitution, American Democracy, and our way of life. Socialist, Communist, Marxist and anti-Americans have infiltrated and penetrated the ranks of our American government. They are resolved more now than ever to destroy America from within in hopes of winning the title "Ruler of the World." Well, the way I see it, that will be a competitive and challenging race to the finish line between Communist China and Communist Russia. Both bad actors of failed and suppressed governments that view the United States of America as their Grand Prize. In July 2020, I published in this newspaper a list of 45 Current Com-

munist Goals. These communist objectives first appeared in the 1958 book "The Naked Communist" written by former FBI agent W. Cleon Skousen. Reprinted in 2014 with over a million copies sold, his insightful writings warned America of the imposing communist threat. So remarkably logical, realistic and probable were these goals Florida State Rep. A.S. Herlong, Jr. requested that they be taken liter-

ally and seriously and made part of the Congressional Record to warn America of the threat and catastrophic effects of communism. The Communist Goals were read into the Congressional Record in 1963. In the July 22 edition of Up & Coming Weekly, I outlined in red 20 of those goals (44%) that have already been fulfilled or achieved. Sadly, since July, we can add two more: 41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents (school/

educational indoctrination). 42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition. (Portland, Or., Seattle, WA., and Kenosha, Wis.) During these past couple years, things haven't been looking so good for the Good Guys. Read these carefully. Then add in: the developing duel justice systems, skepticism of fair elections, bias media coverage/no media coverage, national, state and local laws and rules that destroy businesses and livelihoods, teachers who refuse to teach, billionaires in government making rules and laws their constituents have to obey but they don't. Where does one even start to identify and define gross hypocrisy? I will end this the way I started: We live in a free country. It has a proud history and a track record that, despite our shortcomings, has made us the greatest and most powerful nation in the world. Our unified goal should be to preserve this country, and that transcends any notions of bias. Hundreds of American's have died to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Even today people are dying in their attempt to get here for these freedoms. The only way we can put our nation in peril is to ignore the prominent warnings that our leadership at all levels of government are leading us in the wrong direction, and we stand idly by offering no resistance. White, Black, LGBTQ, Democrat, Republican or Independent does not make any difference. We are all Americans and not prone to speak Russian or Chinese or live under a suppressive communist government. The outlandish government behavior, business, and civil actions we are experiencing in America today would have people imprisoned, shot, or tortured in Russia or China. Again, this is the reality of it regardless of your race, color, religion or political affiliation. Believe it.

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From Page 1A pipes, expedites the process, and creates less disruption for citizens. Only one lane of traffic was closed as city crews mapped the pipes in advance of placing the slipliner allowing workers to know exactly where connections are that need to be cutout after the liner cures. Next crews will install the new 8-inch slip-lining into existing sewer pipes on Battleground Avenue from Kings Street to Falls Street and a 4-inch slip-lining on Mountain Street from Piedmont Avenue to Battleground. With this work, 12 connections to existing businesses will to be replaced. Once this work is finished, the city will begin the streetscape project in downtown Kings Mountain.

Fro m Page 1A Yarns, Inc. in 1972. The property was undeveloped prior to that time. Spectrum Dyed Yarns, Inc. ceased operations in October 2008. Permits have been issued for partial demolition of the plant, but exact plans for the property are not known at this time, according to Codes Enforcement Director Clint Houser.

NORTH From Page 1A to Mark and has three children. She is a member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. Sonya Nalley - Kindergarten Teacher Assistant and Bus Driver received her Associate degree in Early Childhood Education at Cleveland Community College. She has worked with children for 25-years. 14-years in daycare, 1-year at Crest Middle, and 10-years at North Elementary School. She is married to Tony and has two children and one grandson. She is a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

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THE 45 COMMUNIST GOALS AS READ INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Congressional Record-Appendix, pp. A34-A35 January 10, 1963 EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF HON. A. S. HERLONG, JR. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, January 10, 1963 Rep. HERLONG: Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Nordman of De Land, Fla., is an ardent and articulate opponent of communism, and until recently published the De Land Courier, which she dedicated to the purpose of alerting the public to the dangers of communism in America. At Mrs. Nordman's request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following "Current Communist Goals" — which she identifies as an excerpt from "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen: Current Communist Goals 1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war. 2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war. 3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength. 4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not items could be used for war. 5. Extension of long-term loans to Russia and Soviet satellites. 6. Provide American aid to all nations regardless of Communist domination. 7. Grant recognition of Red China. Admission of Red China to the U.N. 8. Set up East and West Germany as separate states in spite of Khrushchev‘s promise in 1955 to settle the German question by free elections under supervision of the U.N. 9. Prolong the conferences to ban atomic tests because the United States has agreed to suspend tests as long as negotiations are in progress. 10. Allow all Soviet satellites individual representation in the U.N. 11. Promote the U.N. as the only hope for mankind. If its charter is rewritten, demand that it be set up as a one-world government with its own independent armed forces. (Some Communist leaders believe the world can be taken over as easily by the U.N. as by Moscow. Sometimes these two centers compete with each other as they are now doing in the Congo.) 12. Resist any attempt to outlaw the Communist Party. 13. Do away with all loyalty oaths. 14. Continue giving Russia access to the U.S. Patent Office. 15. Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States. 16. Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights. 17. Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers‘ associations. Put the party line in textbooks. 18. Gain control of all student newspapers. 19. Use student riots to foment public protests against programs or organizations which are under Communist attack. 20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policymaking positions. 21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV and motion pictures and films. 22. Continue to discredit American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to “eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms.”

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23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. “Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art.” 24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them “censorship” and a violation of free speech and free press. 25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV. 26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, and healthy.” 27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with “social” religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity, which does not need a “religious crutch.” 28. Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of “separation of church and state. ” 29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modem needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis. 30. Discredit the American Founding Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who had no concern for the “common man.” 31. Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history on the ground that it was only a minor part of the “big” picture. Give more emphasis to Russian history since the Communists took over. 32. Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture-education, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc. 33. Eliminate all laws or procedures which interfere with the operation of the Communist apparatus. 34. Eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities. 35. Discredit and eventually dismantle the FBI. 36. Infiltrate and gain control of more unions. 37. Infiltrate and gain control of big business. 38. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders, which no one but psychiatrists can understand or treat. 39. Dominate the psychiatric profession and use mental health laws as a means of gaining coercive control over those who oppose Communist goals. 40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce. 41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children to suppressive influence of parents. 42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use “united force” to solve economic, political or social problems. 43. Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for self-government. 44. Internationalize the Panama Canal. 45. Repeal the Connally reservation so the United States cannot prevent the World Court. “The Naked Communist“ is a 1958 book by American political theorist W. Cleon Skousen, a former FBI employee. The book has been reprinted several times, most recently in a 2014 printing through Izzard Ink Publishing, and it has sold more than 1 million copies. The main subject of the book is an articulated Communist plot to overcome and control all of the world‘s governments that are not members of the Communist bloc through the implementation of social progressivism and by undermining American foreign policy through the promotion of internationalism and pacifism. The early chapters of the book cover the philosophy of Marxist and Soviet Communism as well as some of the history of Communist power in various countries including the USSR and Cuba.

of the United States of America Benestar Brands broke ground Group 4 began vaccines on March 17 Not all qualify

By Loretta Cozart Benestar Brands broke ground in Kings Mountain earlier this year after purchasing two properties on November 4. The first property of 5.648 acres on Quality Lane was purchased by Chippy Acquisitions in care of Evans Food Group, doing business as Benestar Brands. The same day, a second parcel consisting of 14.779 acres was purchased on Industrial Drive. For reference, that property is located just across I-85 from the entrance to Martin Marietta Quarry. In October, Benestar Brands announced they had chosen Kings Mountain for their newest production facility. The company intends to produce Chica’s Corn Chips, a better-foryou, high-quality snack. According to FoodBev Media, the Kings Mountain facility will give Ben-

Benestar Brands broke ground on Industrial Drive earlier this year and is on track to becoming the largest consumer of Natural Gas for the City of Kings Mountain. Photo by Loretta Cozart estar Brands easier access to the nation’s east coast market and is expected to grow NC’s Gross Domestic Product by $431 million over the grant’s 12-year term. The company will offer 129 new jobs in Kings Mountain will include managerial, operational, maintenance, warehouse, and office staff. Of equal, if not more

importance, is that Benestar Brands will become the City of Kings Mountain’s largest natural gas customer, according to Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks. Kings Mountain prides itself in being a utility driven city and Benestar Brands new plant, when opened, will solidify that reality for years to come.

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OPINION

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

TODAY’S QUOTE:

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light. –George Washington

Pieces of Kings Mountain History I recently learned of a time capsule buried on the campus LORETTA of KMHS in COZART 1964, while the Phifer Road facility was under construction. Former teacher Carolyn McWhirter taught history at KMHS, then housed at Central’s campus on Ridge Street. As an assignment, students brought to class items for a time capsule. A student’s parent fabricated the capsule, and

all the items were sealed inside. The students put the capsule in the courtyard of the new school for safekeeping. The year was approximately 1964 and Carolyn’s husband Carl recently shared the story with me. He cannot remember the exact date the capsule was placed, but said it was done while the walls of the school were under construction. It has been a tough year for me, and even more so for the McWhirter family, because Carolyn passed

away one year ago last week. Carl remembered the story and shared it with me on Thursday. He participated in the project and said the students dug down several feet, placed the capsule, and put a bag of concrete on top of it, “to prevent the Shelby Lions from digging it up.” (The schools were in a heated rivalry then; I guess some things never change.) The time capsule was then covered over with dirt. I am interested to see if the time capsule

is still there. Wouldn’t that make a great story for the paper and a great lesson for students? The exact location of the capsule was also shared, and I wondered if the school would be interested in digging the time capsule to see what the students of 1964 thought future generations might be interested to learn about them. I reached out to Dr. Stephen Fisher at Cleveland County Schools and await a decision from him. Carolyn McWhirter was an excellent History

teacher. Later in her career she impacted countless lives as a guidance counselor by encouraging students to continue their educations after high school. From my own personal experience, I can attest that Carolyn was an exceptional teacher, mentor, and friend who loved her students dearly. Carl estimated that 25 students participated in the project, going to new KMHS campus to place the marker. If you participated in this exercise, please let me

know. When I write my next article on this topic, I would love to include students’ perspectives on the activity and the process they used to determine what should be placed in the time capsule. If we do find the capsule, I’ll be sure to photograph the contents to share the story with our readers. Loretta Cozart can be reached by email at LHCozart@cccom.com.

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Those Flying Bridges are left to right – J.C., commercial pilot and instructor; Glee E., student pilot; T.N. private pilot; and G.A. Bridges (father), also a private pilot. The photo was taken for Southern Wings Magazine in 1947.

Looking Back By Loretta Cozart Hayne Neisler recently shared an article on the Bridges family that ran in Southern Wings Magazine in August 1947, just after World War II. The page long article reads: That Bridges Family If there is one family anywhere in the two Carolinas which is one hundred percent air-minded, it must be the Bridges family of Kings Mountain, N.C. G.A. Bridges, owner and operator of Bridges Airport at Kings Mountain, began flying during the war years, because he figured he could do anything that his son J.C., then an instructor in single engine training with the army air corps, could do. And, although he is well past the half-century mark, he has done quite well by himself. Mr. Bridges, the father, and the youngest of his sons, T.N., contracted the flying fever at about the same time. They took flight instructions together and after soloing, hit upon the idea of building the present Bridges airport, an attractive air strip located only three and a half blocks from the downtown section of Kings Mountain.

In fact, it is so close in, you fly through factory smoke to land and take off! Shortly after the airport was completed in January of 1945, Son J.C. was released from the service and came home to begin instruction in a civil capacity from the 2,500-foot crushed-stone runway. Then, the fourth member of the Bridges clan, Glee E., came home from service with the navy and was promptly indoctrinated in the thrills of flying. Chances are, he didn’t have any choice in the matter, being surrounded by a family thoroughly awash in aviation. At any rate, he was soloed by J.C. in short order is now working toward a private license, such as his father and his brother T.N. hold. Also, Daughter Emogene is flying. Only she isn’t interested in cut-and-dried student instruction as she is in aerobatics. Brother, does that girl like her loops and slow-rolls! Brother J.C. no doubt despairs of her erratic impulses in the air, but he has hopes of making a good pilot of her in due time. Mrs. Bridges, mother of the flying clan and wife of Operator G. A. Bridges is no pilot. “She flies, but she isn’t

too enthusiastic about it,” says Mr. Bridges, who has hopes of her breaking away one day and flying formation with the rest of the family. J.C. Bridges holds a commercial license and an instructor’s rating; Glee E., a student’s permit; and T.N. and G.A Bridges (the father) both hold a private license. Emogene, too, is a student. At present, Mr. Bridges own five airplanes – a Piper Cub, and Aeronca, a Piper Super-Cruiser, a Taylorcraft Ace and a Beach Bonanza. These planes are used for rental, passenger and charter work. They area also used for business trips for Bridges & Hamrick, a Kings Mountain hardware concern in which Mr. Bridges is a partner. In addition, several other light planes are hangered at Bridges airport by their private owners. The Bridges family lives with the airport in its backyard. The home of the older Mr. Bridges is near the present hangar, and his married sons have homes strung out along the sloping runway. They say you are always welcome to stop by sometime for a Coke and a chat.

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One problem with all Americans making a minimum of $15 Glenn Mollette an hour Guest Editorial is that some business owners don’t make $15 an hour. Hundreds of thousands of small business owners struggle every day to keep the lights on and the doors of their business open. The only way they can afford help is with people who are willing to work for a low wage. This is tough for all. In most cases the business owner would like to pay more and the employee needs to make more. You can’t economically survive on $290 a week. Apartment rent can easily be $500 to $3000 a month depending on where you live. Add utilities, cell phone, transportation and you can forget eating much if any. The reality is that minimum wage workers can barely survive. They end up applying for public assistance, standing in food

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bank lines and eventually face deteriorating health and often homelessness. You cannot care for yourself on $7.25 an hour. Living out of your car or in a tent is not the American dream. It is time for a federal minimum wage increase. Eleven to $12 an hour would be a push for many small business owners but we all need to push and try to get there together. Eventually everything goes up in price but it’s some relief for millions of Americans in the short-term. Even $12 an hour is only $480 a week, but if you are surviving on $290 per week it would have to seem like winning the lottery. However, consider the impact this will have on a “mom and pop” business that has five employees and suddenly the payroll has just jumped by almost $1,000 more per month. It will be tough. A $15 minimum wage means $600 a week – or more than doubling everyone’s pay. How many businesses in America can just flip the switch and double everyone’s pay? If you are the em-

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ployee you are desperate for higher wages. If you are the employer you worry about how you will pay the higher wage. The Congressional budget office reported the higher $15 minimum wage would lift 900,000 out of poverty. On the other hand, the same CBO reported 1.4 million would lose their jobs by 2025. The only place in America who currently has a $15 minimum wage is Washington, D.C. If you have ever gone out to eat in D.C. then you know $15 an hour is not enough in that town. Washington state is $13.69. California is $14. New York is $12.50. West Virginia is $8.75. Kentucky is $7.25. Indiana is $7.25. Texas is $7.25. Florida will be $10 soon. Utah is 7.25. The bottom line for us all is do not settle for any minimum wage forever. Work hard for a promotion or move to a better paying job. Minimum means a starting job rate. It doesn’t have to mean your maximum pay rate forever.

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Derreberry, 26, 307 Church Street, possession firearm by felon, felony, $5,000 secured bond. INCIDENTS MARCH 10: Food Lion, Shelby Road, reported that a customer passed a $20 counterfeit bill. MARCH 12: A resident of Iron Station reported theft of a 1989 Nissan Maxima valued at $1,200 from a parking space on York Road. MARCH 14: Kings Mountain Travel Center, 400 Dixon School Road, reported larceny of a $5,500 meat slicer. MARCH 15: A resident of Orr Terrace reported a vehicle break-in and theft of an automotive battery valued at $144.99, windshield wiper arm and blade, and black center console. CITATIONS MARCH 4: Kenneth Moore, 20, Grover, speeding. MARCH 4: Nicholas Johnson, 18, 921 Sterling Drive, speeding, no operator’s license, failure to produce driver’s li-

From Page 2A Marie Acampora, 40, 1051 Mountain Crest Drive, order for arrest, failure to appear. MARCH 16: Jeffery Tyrone Ross, 50, 1417 Shelby Road, violation of release order, no bond. MARCH 16: John Scott Stewart, 28, 1527 N. Piedmont Ave., felony possession Heroin, simple possession Alprazolam, simple possession Hydrochloride, $5,000 secured bond. MARCH 16: Kadesha Thompson, 24, Mooresboro, two counts failure to comply, $2,500 secured bond. MARCH 16: Robert Demetrious Parks, 41, Shelby, assault on female, no bond. MARCH 17: Thomas Lee James, 30, Bessemer City, driving while license revoked not impaired, $1,000 secured bond. MARCH 18: Cody Lee

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KMPD welcomes Officer John Tinoco By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain’s newest Police Officer that was sworn in on March 11, at City Hall. City Clerk Karen Tucker swore him in as Mayor Pro Tem Keith Miller presided over the ceremony. “KMPD is very proud to welcome Officer John Tinoco to our KMPD family. He will be an asset to this department and to the community in Kings Mountain that he serves,” said Chief Proctor. “We are very proud to have him join our team.

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cense. MARCH 5: Shannon Frady, 42, Bessemer City, driving on revoked license. MARCH 5: Jessica Hall Leigh, 39, 201 Fulton Street, driving on revoked license, no tag, no vehicle insurance. MARCH 6: Brian Chase Lowe, 30, 123 Mountain Side Drive, no operator’s license. MARCH 6: Ashley Courtmanche, 39, driving on revoked license, no tag, no vehicle insurance, no new certificate of title. MARCH 6: Bryan Abernathy, 33, 617 Charles Street, driving on revoked license. MARCH 6: Nazir Williams, 19, 608 Gantt Street, no operator’s license. MARCH 6: Brandon Chad Johnson, 106 Wells Street, speeding, no operator’s license. MARCH 7: Sidney Galloway, 18, 902 Monroe Avenue, no tag, no vehicle insurance, no driver’s license, no vehicle registration. MARCH 7: Rhonda Abernathy, 47, 119 Glory Drive, driving on revoked license, presented out-of-state driver’s license, no new certificate of title, failure to notify DMV of change of address., no brake stop light on vehicle. MARCH 7: April Dawn Teal, 33, 115 Miranda Lane Trl.10, careless driving, failure to keep vehicle on right side of road, no vehicle insurance, fictitious tag. MARCH 7: Lenora Watkins, 52, Charles Street, Apt. 65, expired tag. MARCH 8: Thomas Pasour, 932 Caroline Ave., expired tag. MARCH 8: Aliyah Wright, 24, 200 Spruce Street Apt. 5F, fictitious tag, operating a motor vehicle on limited learner’s permit without a driver supervisor. MARCH 8: Scarlet Duncan, 842 Sunnyside Shady Rest, speeding. MARCH 8: Khadliah Watkins, 612 Charles Street, Apt.65, no operator’s license, displaying fictitious license, failure to turn on lights. MARCH 8: Parker Allan Richards, 18, 1308 Wales Road, operating a vehicle with

tinted windows and a red and blue light. MARCH 9: Ronnie Fountain Jr., 49, 929 Church Street, driving on revoked license. MARCH 9: Hanna Hopper, 26, 417 Phifer Road, expired tag, expired license MARCH 9: Adam Hamrick, 18, 212 Walker Street, speeding, stop sign violation. MARCH 17: A resident of Edgemore, SC reported larceny of a Honda Civic valued at $1,000 from a parking space on Dixon School Road. MARCH 17: A resident of Cherry Street reported theft of US currency, cell phone, and credit cards. WRECKS MARCH 3: Officer Graham said that Troy Allan Thennis, 1210 Wales Road, operating a 2017 Hyundai, was stopped at a red traffic light at the intersection of 74 Business and Phifer Road and was struck by a driver in a white SUV who left the scene. Property damage was estimated at $2,500. MARCH 11: Officer Black said Lawrence Gass, 130 Lewis Curry Road, failed to yield right-of-way and merged into the center turning lane on NC 161 and was struck by a 2017 Hyundai operated by Dpnnie Ray Cobb, 112 Wateroak Drive, traveling South on NC 161. The impact caused the Hyundai to overturn and airbags deployed on both vehicles. Both drivers were checked by EMS, Property damage was estimated at $17,000. MARCH 12: Officer Davis said vehicles operated by Shannon McFadden of Charlotte, operating a 204 Acura, and Latifah Degree, Grover, operating a 2005 Honda, hit on the US 74 Bypass. Property damage was estimated at $2.500. March 12: Vehicles operated by Alyssa Feuntes, 408 Cherry Street, operating a 2007 Toyota, and Amber Peasley, Asheville, operating a 2019 Toyota on the US 74 Bypass. Property damage was estimated at $5,500.

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The Crucified Savior The season of lent is a time for Christians to reflect on what it cost and who paid the price for our salvation. The Bible says: “without Dr. Moses the shedding of Nueman Sr. blood, there can President, World be no forgive- Care Ministry International ness of sins” Hebrews 9:22. For this Jesus had to be crucified on the cross of Calvary. “Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus and led him away. And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the

place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him, and two others with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst”. John 19:16-18 Crucifixion is something that is horrible. During Jesus time, crucifixion on the cross was a cruel and vicious method of torture for only the worse criminals. The goal was to put Jesus in so much pain and agony to such an extent that His crucifixion would not last long because of the preparation of the High sabbath. As the Sabbath was coming at sundown and the Jews did not want the bodies of the men crucified to remain on their crosses,

they asked Pilate to hasten their death by breaking their legs. “The soldiers therefore came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and then those of the other. But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs” (John 19:32-33). The crucifixion of Christ exposes the very heart of a loving and willing Savior. Jesus died for sins He did not commit to save sinners like you and me, though innocent He was crucified and hung there for 6 hours to pay for our salvation.. Demonstrating the depth of God’s love, Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, than

to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13). This reminds me of the song by Alan Jackson “ww” I will submit that we owe Him our life and gratitude for reconciling us back to the Father with His death on the cross. Elvina Hall was right when she recorded the song “Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold St. • Kings Mountain, NC Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

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Mountaineers face unbeaten Lions Saturday

Isaiah Eskridge (64) blocks for Rashaard Brooks in Friday’s win over Gastonia Ashbrook.

KM offense, defense rout Ashbrook 41-0 Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers scored on six of their seven first half possession and rolled over the Ashbrook Green Wave 41-0 in a Big South Conference game Friday in Gastonia. With that lead coming just before halftime, the game went to a running clock the entire second half. The Mountaineers used that time to rest their starters and get everyone else some playing time. While the KM offense was riding the Wave for 390 total yards, the Wave’s offense wasn’t as much as a ripple with just two first downs and minus yardage for the night. Both of those first downs came late in the fourth quarter against KM’s reserves. “It was a great effort,” said Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd. “I thought we showed a lot of improvement. It was the best game we’ve played. Both lines played the best since the Stuart Cramer game. “And I thought our defense was phenomenal. We tackled well and showed a lot of improvement. The special teams played well also. “ The defense showed its stuff on Ashbrook’s opening drive. Ashbrook running back Elijah Antis picked up a yard on the game’s first play from scrimmage, but it was followed up by an incompletion and then

Kings Mountain and Shelby put undefeated records on the line for yet another year Saturday when the Mountaineers travel to Shelby’s Blanton Memorial Stadium for a 7:30 non-conference game. The contest was moved from its original date of Friday because Kings Mountain and North Gaston had to work in a game for last night at Gamble Stadium because the North program had Covid tracing the week of their original play date. The KM-Shelby series is one the longest in North Carolina, dating back to the mid-twenties. The teams did not play in 1942 because of World War II or it would be the longest continuous rivalry in the state. Like many times in the past, this year’s game sees both teams undefeated and the game as a toss-up. “They’re good, as always,” noted Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd. “They run more than they pass but they are still in the spread and do a really good job with it. “Defensively, they played very well against Burns last week (a 20-18 Shelby win). They have great personnel and it’s been a long time since

anybody beat them in Shelby. It’s going to be a tough test.” Kings Mountain defeated the Lions 42-17 last year at Gamble Stadium, so the Lions’ coaching staff probably won’t have any problem getting their guys fired up for Saturday. “We’ll have to tackle well and play solid defense,” Coach Lloyd noted. “We can’t let them run the ball on us.” With just a few days of practice between the makeup game with North Gaston and their date at Shelby, the Mountaineers hope to be in top shape and ready to go. “They run a 3-4 defense and may be the fastest team we’ll see all year,” Lloyd said. “They play tough defense but that will help us as we move on in the season.” Lloyd said it is important for the Mountaineers to win every game in this abbreviated season to give them a good seeding for the upcoming state playoffs. An undefeated regular season would surely guarantee them some home playoff games. After the Shelby game, the Mountaineers will wind down their regular season with home games against Forestview and Crest, both at 7 p.m.

JVs scalp Red Raiders, Shelby here Thursday

KM’s Trey Crawford (40) goes high to block an Ashbrook pass attempt in Friday’s game in Gastonia. KM won 41-0. an interception by KM’s Deandre Hoyle at the KM 47. Seven plays later quarterback Ethan Reid hit Orlando Odums with a 16-yard touchdown pass and Jayden Ellis kicked the point after for a 7-0 KM lead. Yet another Ashbrook three and out set KM up at its own 45. It took just an 11-yard pass from Reid to Rashaard Brooks and three carries for 44 yards by Jalen Mims, the final one for 11 yards and a TD for a 14-0

lead. After another three and out by Ashbrook, KM took over at midfield on a punt and seven plays later Brooks went in from the three to make it 21-0. A quarterback sack by Chris Ruffalo forced yet another Ashbrook three and out, and KM took over at its own 24. Nine plays later Brooks scored from a yard out, but the PAT was wide left and KM led 27-0. The Ashbrook defense

was able to force a loss of downs on KM’s next possession. But after the KM defense held the Green Wave to three and out again, Coach Lloyd reached into his bag of tricks and had Reid throw a lateral pass to Chance Cannon who then threw to Payton Fisher 20 yards behind the Ashbrook defense for a 44-yard touchdown reception and a 34-0 lead with 2:23 left in the half. See ASHBROOK, Page 2B

South Point scored on its opening possession to take a quick 6-0 lead, but it was all Kings Mountain after that as the Mountaineers rolled to a 36-14 victory over the Red Raiders in JV action Wednesday night in Belmont. It was the second straight win to open the season for the Mountaineers, who host Shelby Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium. After South Point’s initial score, the Mountaineers answered with a 90-yard kickoff return by Zavian Smith to tie the game at 6-all. They then came up with a pass interception and drove 70 yards to take a lead they would not relinquish. They widened the margin to

30-6 before the Red Raiders got on the board again. On a rainy night, the Mountaineers kept the ball on the ground most of the game. They rushed for well over 270 yards. Smith and Caleb Holland both topped the 100yard rushing mark. Smith had 111 and a rushing TD to go with his kickoff return for a TD. Holland had 108 yards rushing and a two-point conversion. Micah Ward added 50 yards and a rushing TD. Quarterback Lamont Littlejohn had a one-yard sneak for a touchdown and threw two-point conversions to Ethan Guy and Curtis Simpson.

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Softball Mountaineer tennis season gets underway team nips Kings Mountain High’s men’s tennis team was scheduled to kick off its 2020-21 season yesterday at the new KMHS tennis complex. The Mountaineers have lost a number of players due to graduation, early graduation in December or going virtual on their studies which does not allow them to participate in high school sports, Coach Rick Henderson noted. “This has impacted our team greatly,” he said, “but I’m optimistic about what we’ve accomplished in the last two and half weeks in practice.” This year’s team is comprised of eight returning players and one freshman coming from the Kings Mountain Middle School team. Returning players include seniors Connor Goodson, Ryne Smith, Brandon Paulson, Jesse Yarbro and Sam Parsons; juniors Mark Petrilli and Tyler

Smith, sophomore Adam Guy and freshman Manoah Allen. “The seniors are very hungry to play since they were cut short from COVID-19 last spring,” Henderson said. “Not getting to play their first tennis match last year at the new KMHS tennis complex was very upsetting to all of our players, especially the outgoing seniors, so I know this year’s seniors are eager to get their first win at this magnificent tennis complex.” Goodson, Guy and Ryne Smith are battling for the top three positions, Henderson said. “All three have improved since last year, simply because they’ve each grown six to eight inches taller, they are stronger and quicker. I truly believe they will be tough to beat once they face off against their competition in the 3A Big South Conference. It wouldn’t surprise me if all three make

All-Conference. That’s how optimistic I feel.” As for the lower seeds, Henderson said Petrilli is improving on a daily basis and should be the team’s fourth seed. Fifth and sixth seeds are up from grabs between Tyler Smith, Allen, Paulson, Yarbro and Parsons. Coach Henderson is in his ninth year coaching the men’s team and this will be his 200th tennis match between coaching men’s and women’s teams (excluding post season playoffs). “I encourage the entire tennis community to come out and support our local student athletes as they will be the first team to play a match at one of the premier tennis complexes in the south,” Henderson said. Kings Mountain’s next scheduled match is at North Gaston Thursday.

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N. Gaston Kings Mountain High’s softball team came from behind with five runs in the fifth inning to defeat North Gaston 5-3 Wednesday for their first Big South victory. Jenna Ramsey led the Lady Mountaineers at the plate going 1-for-2 including a walk. Alayna Patrick, Andrea Melton and Karlee Nantz all had runs batted in. Kali Weaver went the distance on the mound, scattering only four hits and one earned run while striking out six for her first high school varsity win.

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FIRST QUARTER 8:42 – KM – Orlando Odums, 16 pass from Ethan Reid (Jayden Ellis kick). 53-yd. drive, 7 plays. Key play 16-yard pass Reid to Titus Phillips. 5:02 – KM – Jaylen Mims 11 run (Ellis kick). 55yd. drive, four plays. Rashaard Brooks 11-yd. reception, Mims 3-44 rushing. SECOND QUARTER 11:26 – KM – Brooks 3 run (Ellis kick). 50-yd. drive. Key plays 9-yd. reception by Phillips and 15yd. reception by Mims. 5:38 – KM – Brooks 1 run (Ellis kick). 77-yd. drive after Ashbrook punt. Key plays 23-yd. run by Reid and 20-yd. run by Brooks. 2:23 – KM – Peyton Fisher, 43-yd. lateral pass from Chance Cannon. First play after Deandre Hoyle punt return and a personal foul penalty on Ashbrook. (Ellis kick). 2:10 – KM – Brooks 21 run (kick wide left). First play after Robert Kendrick fumble recovery with 2:14 on clock. KM RUSHING – Brooks 14-102, Mims 10-61, Reid 1-23, Holland 7-26, Team 2-(-4). KM RECEIVING – Brooks 1-11, Cannon 1-15, Odums 1-16, Emory 1-5, Fisher 3-60, Phillips 2-25.

KM’s Rashaard Brooks runs behind the blocking of Michael Blanton (54) and Devin Pressley in Friday’s game at Gastonia Ashbrook.

Jake Lloyd closes in on Ashbrook’s Tavon Lester in Friday’s game on a very muddy Ashbrook field.

KM quarterback Ethan Reid keeps for a big gain in Friday’s game at Ashbrook.

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Jalen Mims turns the corner on the Ashbrook defense. another first down at the 30 from which point they threw three incomplete passes and a run for zero yards by Brandon Lewis to end the

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On Ashbrook’s first play following the KM kickoff, freshman Robert Kendrick recovered a fumble at the Ashbrook 21 and it took just one run by Brooks to get the final TD with 2:10 to go in the half. “I thought Rashaard ran the ball very well,” Coach Lloyd noted. “Our offensive line was good, and the defense played well, too. I thought Trey Crawford had a really good game, and so did AJ Richardson. It was just a good all-around game by all.” Most KM starters were taken out at the half but the defense still held Ashbrook without a first down until late in the fourth quarter. It came on a four yard reception by Antis at the Ashbrook 20. They added

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Senior night will be April 1 Kings Mountain High’s senior night will be played April 1 against Forestview at John Gamble Stadium. “I think it is a really good idea as far as not doing it against Crest (in

the regular season finale the following week) because of it being spring break,” said Athletic Director Matt Bridges. “We will also have more tickets for the Forestview game.”

Putnam’s 78 leads the way in KMHS golf Cooper Putnam shot a 78 Monday at Kings Mountain Country Club to lead Kings Mountain High’s golfers to a 346441 Big South Conference win over the North Gaston Wildcats. Other Mountaineer

scores were Caleb Marr 83, Baylor Benton 87 and Michael King 98. Emma Short shot a 57 in the women’s match. The Mountaineers will face Hunter Huss and Ashbrook next Monday at KMCC.

Kings Mountain High's golf team ready to tee off for a Big South Conference match Monday at Kings Mountain Country Club. Photo by Gary Smart

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Woodall one of nation’s first Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Immunizers By Loretta Cozart Last week the Kings Mountain Herald covered a story regarding Mountain Street Pharmacy’s sponsoring a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Central United Methodist Church. Organizer and Pharmacist Allan Propst assembled a team of professionals who immunized 300 people in a single day. Propst was very complimentary of one of his immunizers and explained, “He is one of a very few Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Immunizers in the nation. He is an amazing guy who does many things. If you talk with him, ask him about his snakes.” Intrigued, an interview was scheduled. Certified Pharmacy Technician Mark Woodall works with Propst in many of his stores, and sometimes trains pharmacists, though he is not a pharmacist himself. “In January of this year, I received my Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification. That required I take four more boards, which I did in September of last year. However, they had to wait until enough people had taken the test to determine the pass rate. As of January, there are less than 1,000 Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technicians in the nation. I am also a Tech check Tech, meaning I can do the final check of a prescription like a pharmacist would do.” In addition to his job with Allan Propst’s stores, Woodall teaches three classes at Cleveland Community College. He teaches the entire Pharmacy Technician Program, with morning and night classes. “Thanks to recent changes in the work pharmacy technicians can handle, and the reputation the program has achieved at Cleveland Community College, companies where our stu-

Cindy Parker gets immunized by Mark Woodall during the recent vaccination clinic at CUMC. Photos by Loretta Cozart dents intern (pre-COVID-19) have called wanting to hire four of the students before they graduated,” he said. “Atrium Health Cleveland sends students to my Sterile Chemical Compounding class, specifically technicians who need to learn how to do IVs. After passing their boards, the IV Technician receives a $2 raise and a promotion after completing the three month class,” Woodall commented. “The hospital also calls us to hire new technicians. CVS calls, too. We have also partnered with six to eight local pharmacies to place technicians. After passing their boards, students can make $20 per hour to start.” Currently, Woodall wears many hats. He works with Allan Propst at his pharmacies, at Cleveland Compounding, part-time at the Dermatology Center, and travels doing immunizations during COVID. He also teaches three classes at Cleveland Community College. And he teaches pharmacists compounding.

When asked where he sees himself in five years, Woodall said, “I want to move more toward teaching and elevating pharmacy technicians as a career. I might get involved with the Board of Pharmacy, or even with Board of Pharmacy Technicians. They have positions like president and vice-president, like the Board of Pharmacy does. Maybe I’ll get involved in that to help evolve the career.” “If there is any bright side to the pandemic, it would be that it has caused changes in the way pharmacies work. Pharmacists are working more with patients, like a clinician would. Some pharmacists can even prescribe medicines,” he said. “Technicians are taking on the jobs of immunizations, screening patients, and in some states even doing COVID-19 testing. In the 90s, it could take 10 years to see changes in pharmacy. In the last two years, I have seen major changes in what we can do as technicians. If nothing else, COVID has made lots of new opportuni-

ties for jobs in this field.” When asked what he does in his spare time, Woodall said he works 18-hour days but has time for family. He has one daughter and a grandson. In what little time he has left, Woodall breeds Ball Pythons. “I’ve always loved snakes and I played with them as a kid. Three years ago, I decided to buy a Ball Python. Then I decided to try breeding them. After getting my first set of eggs and selling them, I decided it was a good way to make money in my spare time. After three years, I now have a good breeding colony.” Luckily, snakes are easy to keep. They do not make noise, make few messes, and require basic care. Ball Python females grow to about 5-feet long; their male counterparts are about half the size of the female. “I feed them once a week because they need to be fat and happy to breed. Many people only feed their Pythons once a month. When the female stops eating and wraps herself in a ball, that is a good sign she is pregnant. I’ve hatched most of the Pythons I own, and I have held them since they were born, so they are pretty friendly,” Woodall said. Mark Woodall stays busy teaching future pharmacy technicians, Once trained, he helps place those students in good jobs, which in turn helps local hospitals and pharmacies. His students benefit because they have been trained well as pharmacy technicians in a career that continues to grow. He works in local pharmacies and also teaches pharmacists how to compound medicines. Woodall loves his work, no doubt. One can hear it as he speaks passionately about his career. But he does not stop there. He is active on the front-line, vaccinating pa-

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Early on, Woodall bred two of his Pythons resulting in Albino offspring. tients during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a father and a grandfather. And, he has found a way to relax in his spare time in a hobby he also loves. His is a full life, yet he

aspires to elevate the career of pharmacy technicians in ways one can only imagine. Allan Propst was right, Mark Woodall is quite an amazing guy.

NC House passes Bill to expand care for children with Autism Last Wednesday, the State House unanimously approved legislation (House Bill 91) to expand access to care for children with autism by reducing and streamlining unnecessary regulations. A similar bill in the Senate was unanimously approved on Tuesday. “During this process, I have heard from countless families across the state who are desperate to see this happen,” said primary bill sponsor Rep. John Bell

(R-Wayne). “This bipartisan bill is a game-changer for thousands of families affected by autism in North Carolina. I want to thank my former colleague Rep. Chuck McGrady for his tireless efforts in previous sessions to get this bill approved. Currently, North Carolina is the only state in the country where behavior analysts who provide highly effective treatment to children with autism are

required to operate under the supervision of licensed psychologists. This has had led to fewer providers, higher costs, and limited access to treatment, particularly in rural areas. To remove this barrier and expand access to care for children with autism, House Bill 91 will allow behavior analysts to operate independently and provide treatment directly to those in need, which they are already qualified to do. DigitalNC’s staff digitize 108-year old issues of the Kings Mountain Herald. Photos by DigitalNC

You have a spot, take your shot! By Loretta Cozart Last week, the state released a video encouraging North Carolinians to get their COVID-19 shot. Featured in the video are NC icons, individuals who spokedirectly to the people encouraging them to get their shot. Here is a list of those who participated, and what they said. • Harvey Gantt, former Mayor of Charlotte: “I want all of the people who are my age to enjoy their Golden Years.” • Hugh McColl, former CEO of Bank of America: “I mean it just makes good sense to try to protect yourself.” • Dr. John W. Hatch, Professor emeritus of public health

at UNC-Chapel Hill: “I’ve got great-grandchildren out there I haven’t seen, and I am looking forward to that.” • Vilma D. Leake, Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners: “I am asking that my seniors and my young people to participate in this process.” • Henry M. Mickey Michaux, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives: “What you do to keep yourself healthy helps keep your neighbor, your friends, relatives, helps keep them healthy too.” • Dr. Cliff Jones, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: “I’m excited, relieved, grateful. And taking the shot is what’s best for all.”

• Becky Carney, member NC House of Representatives: “I encourage all of us to say, ‘I’m not through, there are still things left I have to do. I’m going to fight this thing head-on and get vaccinated.’” • Hugh McColl, former CEO of Bank of America: “I feel very much that this allows me to be more in control of my life, less fearful. It doesn’t mean I won’t wear a mask, I will.” • Harvey Gantt, former Mayor of Charlotte: “Take it seriously and we can be past the horrors of 2020.” Each of those contributing summed up the message saying, “You have a spot, take your shot.”

DigitalNC scanning Kings Mountain Herald issues from 1913-1919 By Loretta Cozart This week DigitalNC is scanning issues of the Kings Mountain Herald from 1913-1918 from the Mauney Memorial Library collection. These issues were never microfilmed, so these issues are the only known surviving copies from this period. Currently, DigitalNC makes Kings Mountain Herald newspapers available

online from 1914, 19371954, 1965-1966, 19681974, and 1976-2015. Not all years are complete. If you have old Herald newspapers from missing years, contact Mauney Memorial Library to see if they have interest in digitizing them. Heritage Center is a statewide digitization and digital publishing program that works with cultural heritage institutions of all sizes across North Carolina

to digitize and publish historic materials online. They are housed in the North Carolina Collection at UNC's Wilson Special Collections Library. As you can see from these photos, newsprint deteriorates over time and becomes brittle. That is due to the Lignin in the paper that eventually turns paper yellow because of oxidation and sunlight.

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History of weddings topic of DAR Chapter meeting By Libby Putnam, Chapter Regent The March meeting of the Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter meeting on Tuesday, March 23 featured presenter Janet

Westbrook who presented a program on the history of weddings. During the Zoom meeting, chapter members

shared photos of their own family weddings and Westbook spoke to the traditions seen in those photos. The Col. Frederick Hambright DAR Chapter meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm.

Blueberry Apple Cider Vinegar Smoothie This recipes can help you participate in the Marukan Apple Cider Vinegar 24-Day Challenge, which encourages entrants to consume 1 ounce of apple cider vinegar each day and share the benefits they experience while creating daily wellness habits on their journeys to healthier routines.Find more information about participating in the challenge along with nutritious recipes at MarukanACV.com.

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Narcissus, or Daffodils, are in bloom at Central United Methodist Church. Photo Loretta Cozart

Spring has arrived By Loretta Cozart Spring, glorious spring has finally arrived, but hints of its arrival were abundant weeks before Saturday morning at 5:37 am. Several weeks ago, Redbuds were blooming, as were Bradford Pears, and Forsythia, also known as Yellow Bells. Kings Mountain Daylilies are popping out of the ground all over town. Mary Neisler and area Garden Clubs can be thanked for that. Daffodils have bloomed and bring back memories of the stories of Narcissus we learned in English class back in high school. On Thursday last week the weather was so warm that short sleeves were one’s best choice. Of course, on Saturday morning temperatures dropped back into the 30s and layered clothing was the best option to deal with warming temperatures throughout the day. And, as it often does in the South, warmer weather brought several tornado warnings to the area. Storms blew through on Friday, keeping everyone on their toes and tuned-in to their preferred weather

station. Hopefully, tornados will not become an issue locally, as was the case last year. As the weather warms, take stock of your yard and make final preparations for spring. For Ornamentals: • Hand-pull winter annual weeds such as henbit, Carolina geranium, speedwell, and chick-weed from ornamental beds before they set seed • In the beginning of March cutback ornamental grasses close to the ground, being careful not to prune any new shoots emerging. • Divide perennials in March. • Use lawn alternatives in areas where grass will not grow or is not needed. Mondo grass, pachysandra, ajuga, sedges and sweet woodruff. • Prune spring-flowering plants such as azaleas, forsythia, and viburnum immediately after they bloom. Plant annuals after the last frost. • Pinch back first flowers. Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around ornamental beds. Scout for bagworms on Leyland cypress and junipers in May. Move houseplants outside after the last frost date if

desired. For edibles: • Prepare vegetable beds by incorporating soil amendments, lime, and fertilizer in March according to the results of your soil test. • Plant cool-season vegetable seeds and transplants in March, including broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, leeks, lettuces, garlic, peas, potatoes, onions, and radishes. • After the last frost date in mid-April, plant warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant. • Rotate vegetable locations annually to prevent soil-borne pathogens. • Lightly fertilize vegetables about 6 weeks after planting. • Scout for cutworms around vegetables. • Prevent blossom-end rot with consistent watering. Calcium sprays may also help. • A soil test will reveal any nutrient deficiencies. Read more at: https:// gardening.ces.ncsu.edu/ garden-calendars/timelytips-for-spring-in-the-piedmont-central-nc/

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Editor’s Note: (The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “50 Years of Serving Children” by Cleveland County School Food Service Association.)

SUNDAY CHICKEN DINNER Diana Hamrick KM Middle School 6 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 cups rice 1 cup chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. sage ¼ cup margarine, melted Pour rice in casserole dish. Place chicken on rice. Mix soup with 1 can of water and chicken broth. Pour over rice and chicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix sage with melted margarine. Pour over chicken and rice. Cook for 1 hour on 350 degrees. Serves 6.

MELT I N YOUR MOUTH CHICKEN PIE Patsy Rountree KM Schools 1 chicken, cooked and deboned 2 cups broth 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 stick margarine, melted 2 cups self-rising flour 2 cups buttermilk Place chicken in 9x12 dish. Bring broth and soup to boil. Remove from heat and pour over chicken. Mix margarine, flour, and buttermilk and pour over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Brown at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. SQUASH PATTIES Mary Bennett KMHS 4 cups cooked squash,

mashed 1 egg, beaten 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste Mix ingredients together. Drop by tablespoons into pan with oil and fry until browned. ANGEL BISCUITS Annie Mae Berry Grover Elementary 2 ½ cups self-rising flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 pkg. yeast in ¼ cup warm water 4 Tbsp. Crisco 1 cup buttermilk Mix all ingredients; kneed and set in refrigerator overnight. Kneed again. Cut biscuits and let rise for at least 2 hours, then bake. Makes 12 to 16 biscuits.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 19th day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT WAYNE BLANTON, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Hunter Lee Blanton, Administrator on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 12th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of VERA JANE MCKINZIE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Linda Jean McKinzie; AKA; Linda J. McKinzie, Executrix on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 23rd day of February, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of HENRY EUGENE WRAY, 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, Tammy Wray Branton, Executrix on or before the 3rd day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of March, 2021.

This the 3rd day of March, 2021.

Hunter Lee Blanton, Administrator Estate of: Robert Wayne Blanton 1633 Greenlee Road Mooresboro, NC 28114

Linda Jean McKinzie; AKA; Linda J. McKinzie, Executrix Estate of: Vera Jane McKinzie 1800 Kingston Road Kingstown, NC 28150

Tammy Wray Branton, Executrix Estate of: Henry Eugene Wray 1213 Mount Sinai Church Road Shelby, N.C. 28152

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This the 24th day of March, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd day of March, 2021 as Administrator of the Estate of LILLIAN IRVIN BRIDGES, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Forrest Donald Bridges, Administrator on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 9th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of MARY ANN WEBBER ELMORE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Christine Webber, Executrix on or before the 17th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of March, 2021.

This the 17th day of March, 2021.

Forrest Donald Bridges, Administrator Lillian Irvin Bridges 131 Appian Way Shelby, NC 28150

Christine Webber, Executrix Estate of: Mary Ann Webber Elmore 2633 Cider Ridge Road Dallas, N.C. 28034

Cynthia Lovelace Houser, Administratrix Estate of: John Michael Houser 816 Stoney Point Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 12th day of March, 2021 as Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN MICHAEL HOUSER, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Cynthia Lovelace Houser, Administratrix on or before the 24th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of March, 2021.

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WOODWORKING SHOP IS NOW OPEN TheWoodworking.Shop is now open, visit us online. Remember to use dotShop instead of dotCom NC4Ever@email.com #FREEBRITNEY HERNIA REPAIR? DID YOU RECEIVE A HERNIA MESH PATCH between 2009- present? Did you suffer complications from removal surgery, bowel perforation, infection, abdominal wall tears, puncture of abdominal organs or intestinal ﬁstulae after placement of this device? You may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-5355727 ***TOY SHOW*** AND COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, April 3, 2021. Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114. $25 Setup, Limit 3 tables. Bring your own tables. $5 admission, under 10 free. Setup time, 7:00am9:00am. Show time, 9:00am to 2:00pm. MUST WEAR MASK.

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

NEED PERSON TO CLEAN OUT UTILITY ROOM and ORGANIZE. Will pay. Call 252-4840246 or (980) 291-5052

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading excavation and hauling needs! (704) 6005438 deskin832@yahoo.com

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828-453-8113.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY ! Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@jobaline.com Questions? Call 704-434-2261 ext. 22473 PART-TIME DRIVER. Box truck delivery driver needed. No CDL required. Second shift, 3 days per week. Must be reliable, have an excellent driving record and auto insurance. Apply in person at The Daily Courier; 601 Oak St., Forest City. Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm; closed from 12:30pm-1:30pm. No phone calls, please! NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 FULL OR PART-TIME KENNEL/DOG DAY CARE HELP NEEDED. Apply in person 9am11am or 2pm-4pm. Dog experience helpful but will train. 152 Frontage Road, Forest City. GREAT WORKS PRIVATE CARE. A newly licensed home care agency is now hiring PCA/ CNA’s in your area. For Seniors in need of home or after surgery care, we are accepting new clients. Call 704-374-5286 Today! We Do Great Works. greatworksllp@gmail.com FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516

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

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED. HoJoe Powersports & Equipment is looking to hire a full-time small engine mechanic. Experience a must! Background check & valid driver license required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC CLASS A DRIVER DRIVER POSITION. C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc. is looking to hire a Class A driver. Must have current class A driver license and up to date medical card. Pay will depend on experience. Email resume to Tony Cooke at tonycooke@ccscrapmetal.com or call 704-739-8053 for more information. TEACHER NEEDED. $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. “Based on Experience and Education”. Apply In Person at KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER located at 1152 Wyke Rd., Shelby NC. Phone (704) 4711717 PART-TIME DRIVERS NEEDED. LOCAL CDL CLASS A or C LIC DRIVER NEEDED. HOME NIGHTLY, OFF WEEKENDS. Clean MVR, 3 years experience. Send resume to: dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail. com or apply in person at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. 828286-7871 ext 4. PART-TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY. No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. 704480-1226. NON-PROFIT WAREHOUSE/RETAIL WORKER. Duties include receiving/ sorting donations, pricing, stocking retail, furniture pickup, driving box truck, ability to lift/move furniture and /or boxes of 50+ lbs. as needed. Excellent customer service with public and co-workers. NC Driver’s license required. Background check and drug test. Work hours: 9:30-5:00. Some Saturdays: 9:30-3:00. Vacation and sick pay after 6 months. Employee discount. Starting pay $10/hr. (828) 980-0956 resume132@att.net

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174. PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062

TEXTILES. First Staffing is recruiting drawing operators, spinning operators, carding operators, and warping/creeling operators for Milliken’s Golden Valley Location. While these are temporary positions, they may lead to permanent employment with Milliken once certain requirements are met. Milliken offers a comprehensive benefits package after hire. Milliken is offering a retention bonus of $510.00 if you meet the criteria. Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18. Shifts available: 2nd 4pm to 12am, 3rd 12am to 8am and on rotating shift week on 1st, week on 2nd, week on 3rd. Monday - Friday. Applicants must pass company required skill testing and background screening. Looking for applicants with stable work history preferably in textiles. AA/ Disability/Vet/EEO. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $12.52 per hour plus bonus. Apply in person at 317 W. Main St. Forest City, NC or online at www.1firststaffing. com (828) 245-8787 jobs@ 1firststaffing.com JOB IN HYDROPONIC GROW ROOM. Daytime job for self-motivated individual in hydroponic grow room. Approximately 30 hours a week in good clean environment. Must have good driving record and able to lift 50 lbs. No experience necessary will train. Call 704-4661998 and leave your info. Will return call. 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) 4809340 NOW HIRING GRILL COOK at Established Restaurant located in Boiling Springs, NC. Call (704) 301-2488 FRIENDSHIP IN FOREST CITY NOW HIRING ALL LEVELS. Mechanics and Technicians. Top Flat Rate Pay, Signing Bonus, Relocation Pay, Paid Vacation, 401k Contribution, Profit sharing, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Let us give you a career path! Email: djohnson@friendshipauto.com ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE SALE HOMESTEAD ACRES. Sat. March 27th, 2021 from 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Home decor and household items, outdoor seating and medium women’s softball pants. 101 Comanche Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County. Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

J & M LAWNCARE SERVICE. Shelby area, mowing, edging, trimming & blowing. Free estimates, insured. (704) 974-9981 TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the ﬁrst 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194, www.linkedin.com/in/trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail. com (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo.com 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 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup 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. RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. 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, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 YEAR LONG LAWN CARE SERVICE. Get all your grass cutting services today. Free estimates call Brad Long 704689-8888 to get on our spring list now. longbrad1963@gmail. com

FOR SALE

DOWNSIZING! Dining Table, 6 Chairs & Large Hutch $1500. 92 pc set Noritake Rosales China $100. 3 Bar Stools $50 ea, $150. Sofa Table $50. Wingback Chair (dark brown) $100. 2 End Tables $50 ea, $100. Coffee Table $50. 2 Card Tables w/Chairs $50 ea, $100. Oil Paintings $100. Entertainment Center $100. Slim Chest $100. Lots of small stuff. Serious callers only!! No children please. For appointment or photos call (704) 477-6833

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

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

FOR SALE JOHN DEERE GS 30 Walk behind Lawn Mower. Commercial 36” deck. Kohler 13 hp pro motor. Excellent condition. Call 704600-7224. DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704300-5341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 ANTIQUE WARDROBE, $50. (3) grey kitchen chairs, $40. Must Sell! 828-782-7221. ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

JAZZY WITH A LIFT SEAT. $845. Lift seat triples the use of this Jazzy in the kitchen & in the home. 225 lb weight limit. Delivered with training & Warranty. Call Scooterman John, 704951-4224. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com 1992 FORD F-150 XLT, high mileage, good work truck, REDUCED PRICE: $1,790. Two recliners, $45 each. FREE FIREWOOD Oak/Pine. 828289-1817. 1998 4-CYLINDER RANGER CRATE MOTOR, $600. 2001 Mustang V6-3.8 motor and transmission, 22k miles, $800 both. Set of 235/70/16 Continental tires, brand new, $200. 2019 Ford F-150 Grills, $100 each. Set of Aluminum Wheels, ‘19 F-150 take-off, $300. Intakes for Ford F-150 and Mustangs 5.0 engine, $50 each. 828-287-3820. 2 ADULT BICYCLES. Men’s 26” GT-Timberline, 21 speed. Women’s - 26” Fuji-Saratoga, 7 speed. $350.00 for both. 704418-0372. S&B COLD AIR INTAKE and 3 inch MBRP Cat back Exhaust-2016 and up V-6 Colorado. $300.00 for both. 704-4734567.

WALL MOUNT GAS HEATER. Wheel horse mover (very nice), 5x10 trailer, ladies Rolex watch, galvanized tin, never used. Chesnee, SC, (601) 740-0837 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818

LIKE NEW COUCH WITH 2 RECLINERS. $250 (704) 419-2008

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing! Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique! Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 600-9669 or (980) 295-5568

ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our New Merchandise, tins, glassware, dishes & Easter items and big ﬁrst of year sales. 704-312-6410.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-9801823. GROVER ANTIQUES LOCATED ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE. 101 Mulberry St., Grover, NC. Open Mon. & Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 10:30am-5pm. Sat. 10:304pm. Wed. & Sun. by appointment. Victorian furniture and mid century furniture, collectibles, vintage jewelry, man cave, bottles, mason jars, glassware and dishes. 864-425-9883. WASHER/DRYER, $150. 6-dining room chairs, $100. 4-ladder back chairs, $50. French Provincial bedroom set, $225. Wood Stove, $75. 828-919-0587. 2 PUSH MOWERS FOR SALE. TROY-BILT 160ccGCV series, Honda engine w/bagger $125. John Deere JS604 6.75HP OHV $225. Call Jim (704) 406-9275

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272. UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. 12 ROLLS TOILET PAPER. Great Deal! Only $4.49. Call 828-287-3272.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

THREE BURIAL PLOTS. Easy accessible, for sale at Cleveland Memorial Park, 1225 College Ave, Boiling Springs. NC $2000. Will pay transfer fee. (704) 4805595

SNAPPER RIDING LAWN MOWER. OLDER STYLE BUT RUNS GOOD. $150. 704-3002410.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166.

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

FREE GIVEAWAY YARD SALE FOR THE NEEDY. Sat. March 27th, 10am-1pm. Men’s, women’s, and childrens clothing, home appliances. First 25 to show up receives a box of food. Hotdogs as long as they last. Burning Bush House of God, 4538-2 Fallston Road, Fallston, NC.

ANTIQUES

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

EMPLOYMENT LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 25 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC

DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355

BUSINESS SERVICES

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

WINCHESTER BLACK TALON .357 Magazine Shells (Box Of 20) only $75. (828) 429-6763

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408. COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864-5424562.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895. ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. 50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 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 CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS. $5 cross stitch ornaments to inspire during these hard times—-Covid-19. Christmas designs, favorites of yours, personalizing—in your favorite colors. (828) 287-3412 teddybear93_890@yahoo.com ONE CRYPT FOR SALE. Located at Rose Hill in the Garden. Unit 1, Crypt 16. Call for other details. 336-580-1866. FOOD GRADE WATER TOTES. Burning barrels, solid top plastic 55 gallon, 15 gallon jugs, totes for dog or goat houses. Jeff (828) 327-4782 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843-6709727.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-2897954.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828248-1408.

WANT TO BUY

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

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WANT TO BUY WANTED OLD JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Non Running. Wanted for yard art only. (704) 472-7800 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. WANT TO BUY LIFT CHAIR for disabled person. (704) 4722263 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

FARM & GARDEN

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50. Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry. (704) 477-8623

BOER GOATS FOR SALE. 828289-0436.

1998 FORD ESCORT FOR SALE. Good cheap transportation with high mileage, new battery. Very dependable, $1500. 864-316-2348.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704692-4079.

HAY FOR SALE Round bales. First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems. Stored indoors. $45.00. Cow hay stored outdoors-$25.00/ roll. 704-284-0600.

PETS & LIVESTOCK BABY GOAT FOR SALE. Nice and sweet for pet, 3 weeks old, currently bottle fed, $100. 828980-5067.

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

CARS & TRUCKS 2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 40,000 miles, $15,900. (704) 616-8824 NEO MASTIFF XXL BULLY CROSS. 3 females, 1 male. UTD on shots, wormer. 8 wks, $600. Call or text 704-6005388 THREE DUTCH BANTAM ROOSTERS Very young $8.00 each. Only interested callers. 704-487-7858

1989 GMC PICKUP, factory Reading: contractors bed, bad motor, $800 Call or text (828) 477-7281 1999 TAURUS WAGON, $1450. One Row Cole Planter on Gill frame, $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch, $200. Call anytime. (704) 482-6010

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

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HOUSE IN COUNTRY. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, private back yard, W/D hookup Sec Dep & Ref required. 704-538-7661. Ellenboro, NC 28040 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 BIG HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Lawndale, NC. $1,250. House with bonus rooms 704-538-7661.

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ICC AREA, VERY SMALL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and power. $425 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MARCH 30, 2021 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina in Council Chambers during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The proposed amendment to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is as follows: “Section 4.25 Building Setbacks adjacent property to Catawba Indian Nation Trust Property” 1. There shall be no required setbacks when any buildings or structures located in the City ETJ are physically connected to Catawba Indian Nation Trust property (Cleveland County Parcel # 11659). The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Please practice social distancing while attending the meeting and wear a face covering while inside City Hall. 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. KMH (3/17 & 24/2021)

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From left, Dr. Nicole Waters, associate provost of the GWU College of Health Sciences; Brooklyn Kilby, nursing student; Kim Downs, GWU First Lady; Carlene Smith, nursing student; Georgie McAbee, assistant nurse manager for the Neo-Natal ICU, Pediatrics, and Peds ICU at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System; and Dr. Tracy Arnold, dean of the Hunt School of Nursing.

Kim Downs, Gardner-Webb First Lady, Sews Pillowcases for Children in the Hospital Handmade, Cheerful Designs Donated to Spartanburg (S.C.) Regional BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For a child, going to the hospital can be an unpleasant, frightening experience. Volunteers have discovered a way to help ease the fear and tension by donating hand-sewn, colorful character pillowcases that children can call their own. Joining the ranks of those volunteers is Gardner-Webb University First Lady Kim Downs, wife of president Dr. William M. Downs. On March 11, Kim donated 100 pillowcases to Spartanburg (S.C.) Regional Healthcare System, which were accepted by Georgie McAbee, assistant nurse manager for the Neo-Natal ICU, Pediatrics, and Peds ICU. Also on hand for the presentation were College of Health Sciences Associate Provost Dr. Nicole Waters, Hunt School of Nursing Dean Dr. Tracy Arnold and Undergraduate Clinical Coordinator Dr. Sarah Tate. Before McAbee took the pillowcases, Waters said a prayer of blessing over them, which she adapted for the occasion from a prayer by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Little ones, this is our prayer for you. We pray these pillowcases bring smiles when sadness intrudes, comfort on difficult days, rainbows to follow the clouds, and hugs when your spirits are low. We pray for the faith in healing so that you

can believe and accept the truth of the Great Physician. We pray for blessings upon the hands that created this work, the courageous hands that will surround this work daily to provide care, and the tiny hands of the little ones as they seek comfort in this beautiful work. We give you thanks in all circumstances! May God be the Glory for this Joy! Amen. Kim first heard about the need for children’s pillowcases from Maynard’s Children’s Hospital when she and Dr. Downs lived in Greenville, N.C. “It was an ideal ministry for me, because as a pharmacist, I had an odd work schedule that often prevented me from getting involved with weekly, set time ministries,” Kim related. “After we moved here, I met Gardner-Webb alumna Barbara Greene, and that’s when the idea of a Gardner Webb pillowcase ministry really took off.” Greene and others from Boiling Springs Baptist Church have been sewing pillowcases for various children’s nonprofit organizations for several years. During halftime at a GWU men’s basketball game last season, Downs and Greene shared pictures of the pillowcases they have made. “Barbara even gave me a tutorial of how to sew the pillowcases with French seams, so that there are no frayed edges on the inside,” Kim elaborated. “In hindsight, the timing was fabulous, because soon COVID shut everything down, and all of a sudden, I had a lot

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of free time on my hands. So, I sewed.” When Leah Clevenger, director of Alumni Relations, and Nate Evans, vice president of Advancement, saw the cheerful pillowcases with koala bears, mermaids, dinosaurs, kittens, dogs, flowers, planets, airplanes, etc., Clevenger immediately had an idea. “She suggested donating them to the hospitals where our nursing students train,” Kim explained. “I love that these pillowcases will bring some sunshine to hospitalized children. It’s a blessing to me to sew them, and I hope they will be a blessing to the children as well.” Kim plans to keep sewing to have more pillowcases to donate. “I’ve since recruited several friends who love to sew, and they are making pillowcases as well,” she shared. “My hope is that we can make 500 pillowcases per year for the hospitals, but I’d love to expand the ministry to some of our United Way partners, as well. I encourage others to get involved too—either by sewing or making donations to help cover the cost of fabric.” Monetary donations to the Bulldog Pillowcase Ministry, may be made to Clevenger at lclevenger@gardner-webb. edu. Those who want to join the “Seam Team” and sew pillowcases, may contact Kim at kdowns@gardner-webb.edu.

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L-R: Principal Miriam Harvey, Ruthie Ware and Booster President Mark McDaniel. (Photo provided)

Ruthe Ware is KMHS Booster Club Good Citizen of Week The Kings Mountain High School Booster Club would like to honor Ruthie Ware, 4th grader from East Elementary as their Good Citizen of the Week. Ruthie is an example of good citizenship. She is always doing

the right thing and making smart decisions. Ruthe always follows school and classroom rules. Even with the challenges of remote learning, Ruthe gives one hundred percent and wants all her classmates to succeed.

Her favorite subject is English. She also enjoys recess to interact with her friends. At home Ruthe likes creek stomping, climbing trees and playing video games. Ruthe is the daughter of Patrick and Charlotte Ware.

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