Golden Leaf Food Distribution Program

Food Distribution Assistance Program is funded by an appropriation from the N.C. General Assembly and up to $250,000 per project is available for the following:

• Grants to nonprofit organizations to assist those organizations in (i) becoming eligible to be partner agencies of a North Carolina food bank or (ii) enhancing or expanding the capacity of current partner agencies of North Carolina food banks.

• Grants to nonprofit organizations to assist those organizations in (i) establishing a school-based weekend food assistance

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Special Situations Unit which includes SWAT, Bomb Squad, Crisis Negotiators, Mobile Field Force, and the Mobile Command.

Conrad was responsible for creating and implementing the Police

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From Page 1A to visit city hall while their mother worked. “We were so proud to tell everyone our mom worked at city hall. For 34 years, that’s 8,840 days, mom walked up the same stairs and through the doors doing the same routine. She loves this town and believes in this town. City events were a family affair and we never drove straight home. We always detoured through town to admire the flowers and all the hard work done by all city employees.”

Johana took the time to thank city staff for all their support of her mother, “Her experience as city manager would not have been what it is if it wasn't for the peoplethe employees, staff, and department heads. You all made my mom's world go round so I want to thank you for taking good care of mom because honestly you all spent more time with her than we did sometimes.”

She continued, “As your daughter, I’m excited to have my mom back. We have shared you with the city long enough!

Mom has served this city longer than Morgan and I have been around. I’m excited that you can wake up every morning and do things you want to do, not what you have to do, like catching up on the Price is Right.”

Marilyn is the city’s program or (ii) enhancing or expanding the capacity of current school-based weekend food assistance programs. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including building renovation or expansion, large equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks), small equipment, dry good storage shelves, freezers/ coolers, vehicles to transport food, freezer blankets, tents or other equipment for drive-thru or outdoor distribution, ServSafe Certification classes, computers or tablets, project-related staffing including grant and construction administration.

Training Officer program for the GPD in 2005.

Since the program was implemented, over 180 officers have been trained in the program. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Montreat College and is a North Carolina certified instructor and nationally certified Problem Based Learning instructor. Conard is a graduate of the West Point Leadership longest tenured city manager, serving 17 years in that role. Marilyn was hired by George Wood, serving as a secretary and then City Clerk. In 2006, she took the role as city manager. She was the town’s first woman city manager, and during her career she hired the town’s first woman police chief, Lisa Proctor.

“I am very proud of all the work we accomplished here at the city during my time as city manager, projects, good audits, infrastructure. We have laid the groundwork for future growth. While I leave a lot of good memories behind

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Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Apart from aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, and ranchers. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.94 percent for me, what is most precious to me are my memories and friendships,” she said. small businesses and 1.875 percent for private nonprofit organizations, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.

How to apply: First phase of the process is the Pre-Application, which will open on January 23 and close on February 7.

Organizations are encouraged to visit our website to review the Pre-Application guidelines to begin to gather the required documents. Organizations that completed the Pre-Application in the first round do not need to resubmit.

Organizations with questions should visit www.goldenleaf.org and scroll down until you see a button labeled “Contact Staff”.

Program and attended the FBI Command College.

“I look forward to serving the citizens of Gastonia as Police Chief and leading a department of dedicated public servants who share my passion to protect and serve through direct and intentional community involvement inclusive to all residents and visitors of our diverse city,” said Chief Conard.

As for the future, Marilyn plans to take a little time for family, her daughter’s wedding, and prepare for her move to the Oak Grove community. “Once those things are complete, I’m sure I’ll be looking for other ways to contribute, perhaps at a non-profit. We’ll see,” she said.

Sellers also received recognition by the city for her years of service during the December city council meeting and was given a retirement party on Tuesday, January 25.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba. gov/ela/s/ and should apply under SBA declaration #

17510. Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services), or by sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from the SBA’s website at sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Submit completed loan applications to SBA no later than Feb. 28, 2023.

COVID numbers continue downward trend

By Loretta Cozart

For the second straight week, Cleveland County’s COVID 19 numbers dropped, this week by 57 percent. Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Rutherford Counties in NC are at a low level. York County, SC also has a low count.

In Cleveland County, there were 92 cases of COVID-19 reported for the week ending January 18. That equates to 93.93 cases out of

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They bring a lot to the table with their business experience, and we look forward to getting their Kings Mountain location up and running.”

Crave serves hot dogs,

100k population. There were 1,306 tests performed in that time. The testing positivity rate was 8.94 percent, down 8.92 percent from the prior week. Vaccinations for the county are 69,759 that have had one dose out of a population of 97,947. Those that have completed the primary series of vaccinations number 52, 813, compared to the percentage North Carolina’s recipients who have completed a primary series with valid

BBQ, and self-pour beer. The brand boasts jumbo all beef hot dogs that can be topped anyway you like with 20+ toppings. They specialize in BBQ, pulled chicken, pulled pork and pulled brisket with not only classic BBQ dishes, but fun plays on them, like sliders and tacos. The selfpour beer wall includes a va- county of residence: 96.8 percent. riety of local crafts as well as domestics, mixed drinks, and wine. With Ax throwing, and alcohol for adults, and fun game nights for the kids, Crave locations host a variety of fun activities monthly to include Trivia, Bingo, Karaoke and corn hole tournaments.

The CDC recommends, based on the current levels, that citizens stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.