NC legislators working to pass Medicaid expansion

By Loretta Cozart

North Carolina legislative leaders announced Thursday, March 2, an agreement to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of additional low-income adults through the Affordable Care Act. While the legislation won’t be voted on until later this month, it is expected to pass with support from both houses.

House speaker Tim Moore commented on the agreement saying, “This is something that we can all be very proud of,” House Speaker Tim Moore said at a news conference with Senate leader Phil Berger. “What a huge announcement this is for North Carolina. What a huge policy direction this is that will provide help for so many in this state, but it’s going to do it in a way that’s fiscally responsible.”

A key component of the agreement is the loosening or elimination of "certificate of need” laws requiring health regulators to sign off on plans to offer hospital beds for mental health and substance abuse patients, build ambulatory surgery centers or purchase MRI machines. However, the demand that advanced-practice nurses be able to treat patients without a doctor’s supervision was left out. Berger addressed that point saying, “There are still some things that need to be done, but this is our agreement and I’m very comfortable with it.”

North Carolina Health and Human Services then released a statement on March 3, saying, “This is a momentous agreement

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: TERRY KEITH PUTNAM, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 14th day of February, 2023 as Co-Executors of the Estate of TERRY KEITH PUTNAM deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 22nd day of February, 2023

Jason Keith Putnam, Co-Ex.

2421 Woodleigh Drive Gastonia, NC 28056

Brandon Gene Putnam, Co-Ex.

144 Autumn Woods Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERTA PROCTOR ELLISON, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 2nd day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROBERTA PROCTOR ELLISON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 17th day of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 15th day of February, 2023

Janice Ellison Tesenair, Ex. 409 Country Club Acres Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

GEORGE CECIL ESTES, JR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 3rd day of February, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE CECIL ESTES, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 17th day of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 15th day of February, 2023

Fredrick S. Sisk, Ex. 116 Robinson Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KM (2/15, 2/22, 3/1, & 3/8/2023) that will directly improve the health and well-being of 600,000 North Carolinians. We applaud the efforts by the General Assembly to move this forward. Medicaid expansion will be trans- formative for access to health care in rural areas, for better mental health and for veterans, working adults and their families. For these people, today’s agreement is life changing.”

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State Of North Carolina County Of Cleveland

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JUDY ANN PHILBECK aka JUDY MAYES PHILBECK, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 6th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of JUDY ANN PHILBECK aka JUDY MAYES PHILBECK, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 22nd day of February, 2023

Roger Scott Philbeck, Ex. 106 Jasper Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)

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Notice Of Administrator

Having qualified on 2nd of February, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Lee Moore Norman aka Sandra M. Cook (22 E 840), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Jerry Norman, Sr., Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 17, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 15th day of February, 2023.

Jerry Norman, Sr. Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Lee Moore Norman aka Sandra M. Cook c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

DONALD JAMES DIFFENDORF, JR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 13th day of February, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Donald James Diffendorf, Jr., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 22nd day of February, 2023

Michelene A. Diffendorf, Adm. 620 Tina Drive Shelby, NC 28152

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JAMES BARRY WARE, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 15th day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES BARRY WARE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 22nd day of February, 2023

Mary Lou Harper Ware, Ex. 1214 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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“NCDHHS will review the proposed legislation. We look forward to working with the General Assembly to get the timing right to maximize the federal funds coming to North Carolina to support hospitals and access to care across the state.”

“Expansion and HASP will bring $8 billion annually to North Carolina with no additional cost to the state, along with $1.8 billion which can support behavioral health, public safety support, rural health care, and other needs. (HASP uses a federal program that allows states to direct funds to hospitals through the managed care contracts.) North Carolina can receive an additional $1.8 billion in HASP payments if we are able to implement both these programs this fiscal year.”

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

IDA DIANE KIRKPATRICK, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 28th day of February, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Ida Diane Kirkpatrick, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 9th day of June 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KM (3/8, 3/15, 3/22 & 3/29/2023)

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 30th of January, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Shannon Eugene Patterson (23 E 73), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Wiley Gene Patterson, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 17, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 15th day of February, 2023.

Wiley Gene Patterson Administrator of the Estate of Shannon Eugene Patterson c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 16th of February 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Ella Denise Oliver (23 E 172), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to John D. Oliver, Administrator, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before June 8, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 8th day of March, 2023.

John D. Oliver Administrator of the Estate of Ella Denise Oliver DEATON & BIGGERS, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (3/08, 15, 22, & 29/2023)

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 27th of January, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of William Steve Morrison (23 E 81), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Mark Morrison, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 17, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 15th day of February, 2023.

Mark Morrison Administrator of the Estate of William Steve Morrison c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023) ture, brass at low prices, wedding decorations, handmade pieces, Presidential collections dated back to 1977 from Avon. Call 828-223.1112.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ST. PATTY’S DAY VENDOR/ CRAFT SHOW, Big Red’s Cafe, 830 East King St., Kings Mountain, NC, March 11th, 10-3 p.m. (980) 295-8222 imacowgirl32nc@yahoo.com

Employment

TIRED OF WORKING 5, 6 OR

EVEN 7 DAYS A WEEK? Get

Started in light duty health care today! Work 3 days one week and 4 days the next. One on One Care, Inc. serving Cleveland County since 1995 with 8 licensed facilities in Shelby is growing & hiring for approximately 50 positions. Veterans, Retirees, college students, teachers, and aides are encouraged to apply. Do you have experience as a Personal Care assistant? No experience? No worries, we provide training as well as CPR, NCI and Medication administration. CNA’s are encouraged to apply. Positions available- Professionals with a 4 yr degree in Human Services or teaching full time, starting pay with no experience $36,500 yearly. Paraprofessional Staff FT/PT 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am, 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. Starting pay with no experience $24,500 yearly. Paraprofessional staff with more than 3 years experience. Starting pay $26,500 yearly. Hours are as followed: 8am8pm or 8pm-8am, 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. 3 Days one week and 4 days the next week. Part-time positions will be filled after full time positions have been met. Other positions and hours available as well. 1099 positions available for experienced staff. Pay differs per contract. Apply in person at 203 Lee St in Shelby, NC Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

NEED A LABORER. Apply in person at Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Shelby. 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC. Must have a valid driver license. (704) 472-4666

MORROW MOTORS NOW

HIRING-PARTS PULLER Morrow Motors, Inc. now hiring for experienced Parts Puller. Monday-Friday, enjoy your weekends! Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO! Requirements: must have your own tools, knowledge of auto parts, previous experience a plus, but not required. Please apply in person at 450 Morrow Motor Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 - Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. (828) 245-5501 nikkim@morrowmotors.net

CARPENTER/HANDY

Very reasonably priced! Serving Cherryville, Vale, Lincolnton area 704-530-1237 or 704-9744056. (704) 974-4056 daniel. edens2@gmail.com

DILL PLUMBING. Specializing in well pumps, water heaters & small repair. Licensed and insured. 37 years in business. 828-817-1327. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. 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.

YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 2950750

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION, site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, pruning, planting, excavator work. 828-453-8113.

HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING. Veteran offering home repairs, remodeling, and painting. Free Estimates. Interior/Exterior Work. Call Michael @ 980-3166160 Let’s Discuss Your Needs. (980) 316-6160

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

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

SALE IN BASEMENT. Sat., March 11th, 8:00am until. DOWN SIZING. 257 Howington St. (Boiling Springs), Shelby, NC 28152

ANTIQUES

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

FOR SALE

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

FOR SALE

ITEMS FOR SALE. $50 Singer

Sewing Machine. $50 Sewing Machine Cabinet. $25 Small Cedar Wardrobe (704) 7395072 wwwhetstine@aol.com

PROFORM T23 WALKING

TRACK. FREE. 704-692-0413

WATER TOTES, 275 GALLON

$75. Burning barrels 15. Solid top plastic or metal barrels $12. Feed Barrels, 55 gallon and 25 gallon $20. Troy But Tiller (needs work) $350. Call Jeff, Hickory, NC (828) 327-4782

FOR SALE NEW CAR SHED FOR THE NEW YEAR! Single Car $288 Down from $89

FOR SALE 1999 DODGE 1500. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Does not run, Parts only. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

LOST & FOUND TOOLS FOUND MT. SINAI

WANT TO BUY

WANTED: SMALL AMC CAR. Like Gremlin, Spirit, Hornet, Javelin or AMX. Call or text. (828) 243-6486

A GOOD USED HOVEROUND WHEELCHAIR Please call 828-289-9260.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers.

OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $125. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

DRIVE TITIAN MOBILITY CHAIR, $595. Nearly new mobility chair, 18” seat, separated into 4 pieces, heaviest 41 lbs. 250 lb limit, with charger, warranty, delivered. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

DEER HUNTERS: Ladder stands, Ground blinds, Biologic deer feeder, Deer cameras and other items for sale. Call 704739-7621 for more details.

NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT

TO OWN” No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 panes of glass. $1,600. Call 704-2847043. Leave message. STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

2 JANITROL COMMERICAL SHOP HEATERS Propane, 125K BTU. Can hang or sit. $300 for pair. Will sell separately. 704-487-0550. OFFICE ITEMS AND OFFICE FURNITURE. Must sell! Excellent condition. Going out of business sale. Call for appointment to view: 828-429-7768.

NEW BATTERY MOBILITY CHAIR/SCOOTERS. Call for Price Spring Tune Up with new batteries. Code 10 for 10% discount. Call Scooterman John to make your unit perform well. 704-951-4224 (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

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, (704) 473-0867

(704) 576-7022

BUYING OLD VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS. Looking to buy your old Nintendo, Sega, Dreamcast and Gameboy games and systems call or text me if your in the Cleveland and Gaston County, Kings Mountain, Shelby and Charlotte areas. Call Tim 661-312-6159 (661) 312-6159 saveyourearth@ live.com

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS.

PORTABLE PRIDE GO CHAIR

$795. A new Go Chair, 22 1/2” wide, turns in 25”, separates into 5 pieces, 36 lbs heaviest. Weight limit 275 lbs. 90 day tech warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE.

$5.50 a bale. Call 980-2958808

E-Z GO GOLF CART Runs on gas. Turn signal, lights, horn, fan, radio, new charge. Electric dump bed. New battery. $5,500. 828-248-2184.

WHIRLPOOL DRYER. Good condition. New heating element. $75.00. Leave message/ text. 704-477-4621

STIHL FS 40 GRASS TRIMMER. Extra spool of Trimmer line and fuel can. Good condition $125. (704) 435-4438

2015 CHIEFTAIN MOTORCYCLE. Low miles, $12,000. 2008 Mitsubishi Spyder Convertible, 4 cylinder, $6000. (704) 3009223

7 TON GOOSENECK 25 FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No Credit Check Rent to Own. From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

DINING ROOM SUITE with 6 chairs, 2 leafs, china cabinet, buffet $400 obo. Also 2 upholstered chairs & 1 barstool, $40. All good condition. Call for details 704-834-9848

2 CEMETERY LOTS with 2 Concrete Vaults. Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, NC. Lots are side by side. Located near mausoleum. Call 704-284-0227 to make offer.

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE!

“Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-6006996 (980) 295-5568 STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-6921627

COMPASS SPORT, PRISTINE CONDITION $695. Compass Sport, standard mobility chair, good inside and

Legal Notice

State Of North Carolina County Of Cleveland

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 19th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of ELNORA ELIZABETH ESKRIDGE, 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 McIntyre Elder Law in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day 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.

Kimberly Eskridge Litton, Administratrix

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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

LEGAL NOTICE

State Of North Carolina County Of Cleveland

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 24th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of BILLY JAY McSWAIN, 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 McIntyre Elder Law in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day 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.

Donna McSwain Carpenter, Administratrix

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF

Cleveland

Notice To Creditors And Debtors

Having qualified on 26th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of THOMAS HENRY ABBOTT, 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, Rhonda Wease, Administratrix 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

Rhonda Wease, Administratrix

Estate of Thomas Henry Abbott 570 Crow Road Shelby, NC 28152

Counsel for Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

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

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of February, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of JUDY FAYE MULL, 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 McIntyre Elder Law in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day 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.

Kimberly Mull Richards, Administratrix

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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

Nursing

From Page 2B serve our community.”

Ruth Alabi also received tuition assistance from CaroMont and liked being able to choose where she did her practicum. “All of these services and assistance from CaroMonth Health have allowed me to be more focused and less stressed,” she related. “I cannot wait to be part of the care team after passing my board exam.” CaroMont Health offers the tuition assistance program to all senior nursing students, both in the Associate of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programs. Interested students can contact Dr. Janice Hill, director Nursing Workforce Transition Program, at janice. hill@caromonthealth.org for more information.

Legal Notice

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

22 E 794

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

JAMES EARL BUMGARDNER

Having qualified on the 13th day of September, 2022, as Executor of the Estate of JAMES EARL BUMGARDNER, deceasead, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before June 4, 2023, or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment. This the 28th day of February, 2023.

Christopher Ryan Bumgardner, Executor

Of the Estate of James Earl Bumgardner

309 Ebenezer Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Attorney for the Estate:

Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC 310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

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

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 5 gorgeous male puppies. 7wks old $350ea Dewormed, no papers Please message if interested (704) 860-2647 lacyorlucy@ gmail.com

PUPPIES FOR SALE. AKC registered German Shepherd puppies. 5 females, 4 males. Ready in March. $1,000. Taking deposits. 839-400-1723.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DACHSHUND PUPPIES. I have 2 girls and 3 boys. Purebred miniature Dachshund pups. They will be ready to go March 8th, parents on site $400! (704) 974-4056 daniel. edens2@gmail.com

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup

Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD

HOME. American Bullies & Fox Hound mix. Serious inquiries only. (704) 466-2868

2 MALE TOY POODLES. 1 black, 1 chocolate. CKC registered. $1000 each. (828) 2898844

VACATIONS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659. NEWLY RENOVATED BEACH HOUSE in OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also pullout couch, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. Call 704-472-5182

REAL ESTATE

2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Reconditioned 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 4 -wheel drive, Pewter color, AM/FM CD, Automatic Transmission, Power windows, DVD entertainment system with remote control, good tires and brakes. Replaced the transmission, Fuel pump and Fuel gauge sending unit, new water pump. Comes with Yakima Roof basket. Clean SUV. Full Car fax available, $5750. (704) 7708600 kenny@ebirdcom.com

$1500. Three year health guarantee. 828755-7335.

AKC/CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $800. READY TO GO! 1st shots and 2nd deworming. 12wks old. 2/M 4/F Location: Shelby,NC (704) 477-3900 FREE TO GOOD HOMES. 2 females CKC Registered German Shepherds. 3 & 4 years old. Will make good guard dogs for fenced in area. For more info. (704) 466-3135

CKC BICHON FRIZE PUPPIES. Two females ($3,000 each). One male ($2,500). Now taking deposits. Ready 3-15-23. Shots, medical exam. Serious inquiries only. 828-748-6563, 9am-7pm, leave message.

TOY AND MINI AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS. Male and female, assorted colors, some blue-eyed. Shots, wormed, fully vetted. 828-289-6756.

AUSSIEDOODLE PUPPIES. AussieDoodles are a mix of an intelligent and eager to please

Poodle with the loyal, energetic, and also intelligent Australian Shepherd. This designer dog breed is an active puppy with a hypoallergenic luxurious coats that sheds very little. These pups for sale are 10 weeks old, energetic and smart, and ready to make the best newest member of their “forever family.” Each puppy is $900. All pups are sold with a one-year health guarantee and are always upto-date on shots and worming. We are located in Mt. Olive, one hour east of Raleigh and one hour west of Wilmington. Call Dennis at 919-223-1894 to schedule an appointment to see the puppies. (919) 223-1895

2 VALENTINE PUPPIES LEFT. Malti-Poo / Yorkie Cross. Male $800, Female $1000. Blonde, tails docked, dew claws removed, Toy Size. Shots & worming UTD, Vet checked. Inside raised. (828) 391-0919

EVERYONE NEEDS A LITTLE

CHOCOLATE! Ready to go... chocolate, female Lab pups. Vet checked. Gentle dispositions. AKC. $900. 704-914-8241, KM. Mention this ad for discount.

HONEYBEES FOR SALE. 3 pound packages of honeybees $128 each. Includes queen. Payment at time of order. Pickup day is March 26th, in Mooresboro NC. Call or email to order. Cash, check, or PayPal. 704-4722917 mswaf100@gmail.com (704) 472-2917 mswaf100@ gmail.com

VARIETY OF RESCUE PETS to be adopted. Ages vary. Call for info and price. (828) 3910919

FULL BLOODED POMERANIAN PUPPIES FOR SALE. Pomeranian puppies for sale.

3 males $1100 each; 2 females $1800each. Health guarantee, vaccines and deworming up to date, 10 weeks old, parti colors. If interested contact me at 803526-8962 email: lwhitaker68@ yahoo.com

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Spyder Convertible, 4 cylinder, $6000. 2015 Chieftain, low miles, $12,000. (704) 300-9223

2014 MAZDA MAZDA3 4 door Sedan. Good condition. Call 704-435-9323 for more details.

1999 MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE. 55,000 miles, Convertible, soft top. Black with camel leather interior, 5 speed, Bose Sound, Excellent condition. $11,995. (704) 692-2289

2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO Extended Cab. 92K miles, automatic. $10,500. (704) 909-

8748

2009 TOYOTA TACOMA.

380,000 miles, $7500.00, All highway miles, excellent condition inside and out. New tires, battery, alternator. All maintenance documented. Toolbox included. (704) 6340553 bkingery@carolina. rr.com

CAMPERS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY

CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

VACATIONS

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756.

CHEROKEE CO., SC

27.47 ACRES WITH 2 STREAMS. Located off Grady Drive, Blacksburg, SC. $5500 per acre. 864-492-5588. (864) 492-5689

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY. 1144 E.

Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC.

1.97 Acres with 3,000 sq ft building. Zoned Rural Agriculture. Can be used as Auto Dealer, RV Dealer, Auto Parts, Lawn and Garden Retail, Grocery, Convenience/Gas, Used Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Retail, Restaurant. (828) 453-0828

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 20 + ACRES WITH TRAILER. Bostic. Call anytime 828-4122237. OUT OF AREA includes power deposit required.

TWO ACRES FOR SALE. (1) acre cleared pasture. Great location for commercial or wooded area for home/mobile home or privacy, county water, electric available. Year round stream. Possible owner financing.

Century Dr., Grover, NC 28073. 704-414.4080.

Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299 2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. ATTRACTION STYLING SALON BOOTH with your own area for rent $65 per week or room for rent for retail etc. $100. In good location on 180 N. (704) 692-8740 NO HEAT BILLS HERE. 1 BR Apt., second floor, Excellent location, Shelby. No Smoking or Pets. Not HAP eligilble. Heat & water furnished. $600/mth.

828-382-0475.