Gaston College expands educational opportunities for adults

Gaston College has received an Educational Opportunity Centers program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education, and also advises participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills. It is administered through the Federal TRiO Programs office. The grant is for five award periods, with the first budget period running from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023. Gaston College has received $232,049 for this period.

Subsequent budget periods span from September 1 through August 31, ending in 2027. Federal funds

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN LAWRENCE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Calvin P. Brown, Administrator on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

Calvin P. Brown, Administrator Estate of Patricia Ann Lawrence 432 Monroe St Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (3/08, 15, 22 & 29/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of DAVID WAYNE OWENS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Alvin Kenneth Owens, Administrator on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

Alvin Kenneth Owens, Administrator

Estate of David Wayne Owens

1201 E Park Dr Gastonia, NC 28054

KMH (3/08, 15, 22 & 29/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of December, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of PATRICIA PROFFITT PITTS, 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 at Akerman LLP in Winston-Salem, NC at the address below on or before the 15th day of May, 2023 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 15th day of February, 2023.

Jane Shannon Settlemire, Executrix

Counsel for the Estate Akerman LLP

100 N Main Street, Suite 2425 Winston-Salem, NC 27101

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of October, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES STANLEY PITTS, 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 at Akerman LLP in Winston-Salem, NC at the address below on or before the 15th day of May, 2023 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 15th day of February, 2023.

Jane Shannon Settlemire, Executrix Counsel for the Estate Akerman LLP

100 N Main Street, Suite 2425 Winston-Salem, NC 27101

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023) finance 100 percent of the total costs of the program; zero percent of non-federal dollars have been used to finance this program. Over those five years, the Gaston College TRiO-Educational Opportunity Center aims to help expand educational opportunities for adults in Gaston and Lincoln counties. The funds from the grant will place professional support staff in the community to provide counseling and information on college admissions and financial aid to qualified adults with a desire to pursue education beyond high school. The Center’s overall goal is to increase the number of adults in the surrounding area enrolling in colleges and universities. All services are provided free of charge to participants who meet the eligibility requirements. Among those requirements are U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in Gaston or Lincoln County, being at least 19 years old, and not having previously earned a college degree. Priority is given to individuals who are low-income or who have parents who do not

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

County Of Cleveland

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 28th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of GLORIA MAXINE SISK, 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, Christopher Charles Randall, Executor, on or before the 8th of June, 2023 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 8th day of March, 2023

Christopher Charles Randall, Executor

Estate of: Gloria Maxine Sisk 1629 Zion Hill Road Marion, NC 28752

KMH (3/08, 15, 22 & 29/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of THOMAS HAL DEDMON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Lucretia Caroline Dedmon, Executrix on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 1st day of March, 2023.

Lucretia Caroline Dedmon, Executrix

Estate of Thomas Hal Dedmon

1406 June Rd Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 21st day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of HAL STUART GREENE, 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, James Brian Cook, Executor, on or before the 1st of June, 2023 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 1st day of March, 2023

James Brian Cook, Executor

Estate of: Hal Stuart Greene

1266 Jim Elliott Rd Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of February, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of BRENDA KAY BLANTON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Gregory V. Blanton, Administrator on or before the 15th of May, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the day 15th of February, 2023.

Gregory V. Blanton, Administrator

Estate of Brenda Kay Blanton

1028 Manchester Drive Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023) have a college degree. Veterans, military family members, and unaccompanied, homeless, or foster-care youth are strongly encouraged to apply. Services include assistance completing applications for college admissions, testing and financial aid for 2- and 4-year colleges, guidance and referrals to GED and Adult High School programs, career counseling, college pre-admission counseling, specialized assistance for veterans, assistance with scholarship applications, and education and coun- seling designed to improve financial and economic literacy for participants.

“The caring and supportive TRiO-EOC staff at Gaston College are committed to turning your educational dreams into reality by helping remove barriers that often keep people from taking the next step in their educational journey,” said Dr. Jennifer Nichols, Vice President for Educational Partnerships. “Let us help you take that next step.” For more information about the program and eligibility requirements, email eoc@gaston.edu.

Free upcoming medical clinic in Grier

Remote Area Medical (RAM) pop-up clinic is offering free dental, vision, and medical services to the Greer, S.C. and surrounding communities is set for March 18-19 at Greer High School -- 3000 E. Gap Creek Dr., Greer, S.C.

The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (midnight local time) on Friday night, March 17, and remain open. As patients arrive at the parking lot, they will be provided with additional information regarding clinic opening processes and next steps. Clinic doors typically open at 6 a.m.

Patients should be prepared with their own food, water, medicines, and clothing when arriving early. Bathrooms will be provided.

Free dental, vision, and medical services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, See CLINIC, Page 8B

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd of February, 2023 as Administrator and Administratrix of the Estate of GEORGIA FINNEY, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Edward Charles Finney, Administrator and/or Pamela F. Boyce, Administratrix on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 1st day of March, 2023.

Edward Charles Finney, Administrator

Estate of Georgia Finney 1905 Petty Road

Shelby, NC 28150

And/or Pamela F. Boyce, Administratrix

Estate of Georgia Finney 117 James Love School Rd

Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 16th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of MICHAEL HERSHEL FRADY; AKA, MICHAEL H. FRADY, 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, Michael Lance Frady, Executor, on or before the 22nd of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023

Michael Lance Frady, Executor

Estate of: Michael Hershel Frady; aka, Michael H. Frady 2018 Lincolnton Hwy Cherryville, NC 28021

KMH (2/22, 3/01, 08 &15/2023)

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State Of North Carolina County Of Cleveland

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th day of February, 2023 as Executrix and Executor of the Estate of JASPER WARREN GAMBLE; AKA, BILL GAMBLE, 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, Natalie Alyssa Gamble, Executrix and/or Justin Warren Gamble, Executor, on or before the 8th of June, 2023 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 8th day of March, 2023

Natalie Alyssa Gamble, Executrix

Estate of: Jasper Warren Gamble; aka, Bill Gamble 3311 Crawley Rd Shelby, NC 28150

And/or

Justin Warren Gamble, Executor

Estate of: Jasper Warren Gamble; aka, Bill Gamble 3311 Crawley Rd Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (3/08, 15, 22 & 29/2023)