KM Intermediate School selects students that exemplify courage

By Trey Robinson

Each academic team at Kings Mountain Intermediate School was tasked with selecting one student who exemplified the meaning of COURAGE.

The following students were selected by their teachers for demonstrating COURAGE. Students were rewarded with a certificate and treats from KMIS administration. We appreciate their hard work and outstanding character!

Red Cross honors local community heroes

This March, the American Red Cross is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.

“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in North Carolina rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” said Allison Taylor, Regional CEO, American Red Cross Greater Carolinas. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration. You can join in their commitment by donating, volunteering, giving blood or platelets, or taking

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From Page 1A Memorial Library. Her commitment to service and serving others is beyond reproach.

Betty Sue Morris was selected as Kings Mountain’s Clubwomen with Heart. This award is to be given annually to a general clubwoman who by her efforts provides the “heart” for her club. It is not to be given based on community or club involvement, but rather to the person who best

Reorganization

From Page 1A accurately reflect the city’s performance indicators and focus on goals and goals achieved.

Here are the new city government departments as outlined in the meeting:

Fiscal Services Director

Chris Conner will oversee a Finance Fiscal Services Officer, Customer Service (Billing) manager, and the IT Director.

The Development Services Director oversees the Planning Manager, Inspections and Codes Manager, and Marketing, Tourism, and Events. Last week, Planning

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From Page 4A causing much confusion when seen together.”

“Jackie says she and her sister are “not a bit alike.” They talk differently, act differently, and have different tastes in clothes. During school days, however, both dressed alike and gave acquaintances a hard time defining the two.”

“She is a graduate of Kings Mountain high school and is interested in a lifesaving skills course.”

Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org to make a financial donation, give blood or platelets, become a volunteer or take a class in lifesaving skills, such as first aid, CPR and how to use an AED. On March 22, you can also join our annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating at redcross.org/givingday to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small.

PREVENT A BLOOD SHORTAGE - When volunteer blood and platelet donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping this spring. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023, will receive a $10 Visa® exemplifies the words of the Collect for Clubwomen,

This clubwoman may be the backbone and heart of her club, an exemplary leader or the person who has prevented its extinction. She has proven over the years ever faithful and true to the organization.

Betty Sue Morris has served faithfully as an officer in the Kings Mountain Woman's Club, Managing the job as 2nd vice president, she has shown true dedication to maintaining the integrity of the building and facilities, As chair of the House Commit-

Director Stuart Gilbert announced his retirement, so a national search will begin immediately to fill that position. Until it is filled, Palenick will oversee that department.

Cultural Services Director church work. She’s only a half-flipped long hair— musical tastes running to rock- n-roll and classical!’

Christina Martin supervises the library director, Senior Services manager, and recreation contract services.

Energy Services Director Wayne Ledbetter oversees the Natural Gas Director and Electric Manager.

Public Infrastructure Director Ricky Duncan oversees the Water Resources Director and Public Works Manager.

Police, Fire & Emergency Services, and Human Resources have not changed.

‘Mrs. Rhetha Darnell’s humor is a drawing card for the fountain. Only a short-term inhabitant of Kings Mountain, Mrs. Darnell recently moved into a Gold Street home from Gastonia, where her husband, Herschel H. Darnell, is employed by Aker’s Motor lines.”

“Both she and her husband like Kings Mountain and located here because they thought it a nice place

Prepaid Card by email.* Plus, they'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners.* Upcoming local blood donation opportunities March 1-31 in Cleveland County: Kings Mountain3/21/2023: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Swoogers, 1016 Shelby Rd. Shelby - 3/16/2023: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Shelby City Park, 850 W Sumter St.

3/20/2023: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Aldersgate Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Drive tee, Betty Sue rented the club house to hundreds of local and out of town families, friends, and groups, A job that takes up a lot of time each day, she has handled with grace and laughter. to live.”

3/21/2023: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 North Post Rd.

3/29/2023: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Cleveland County Emergency Management, 1333 Fallston Rd.

In true GFWC NC fashion, Betty Sue exemplifies the Collect for Clubwomen in the phrase " may we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face, without self-pity and without prejudice... may we never be hasty in judgement and always generous."

The city manager also expressed his desire bring a Professional Engineer (PE) on staff and that everyone should look for that in the upcoming budget.

In addition to the departmental changes, Palenick announced that the city is instating a review process for all employees. Each employee will be reviewed after their probationary period, and then annually at their anniversary date.

A video of the city’s Executive Leadership Strategic Planning Session will soon be available for public view. For more information, contact the city clerk at 704-734-0333.

“Her interests lie in her two children and home. She is the proud parent of an 11-year-old son ‘Butch’ and a 13-year-old daughter, ‘Patsy.’”

“Mrs. Sarah Hord, wife of Winn-Dixie employee Harold Hord, greets evening customers. Her ‘pride and joy’ is her son, ‘Rickie.’”