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By Loretta Cozart

The City of Kings Mountain streamed its Council meeting on Facebook Live on March 31 at 6 pm, due to NC Governor Roy Cooper’s stay at home order. Governments are classified as essential and to comply with 10 or fewer people, the Council meeting was limited to the Mayor, five City Council members, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Planning Director. Citizens were not allowed to attend in person but could ask questions via the Facebook Live M Citizens were provided a phone number if they wished to speak, but none called during the citizen recognition portion of the meeting. Council members in attendance were David Allen, Mike Butler, Jay Rhodes, Jimmy West, and Keith Miller. City Council unanimously approved the sale of “Senior Park” located at 141 West Mountain Street to Thoroughbred Partners for $4,000, provided easement protections were included on the deed for the city and for adjacent property owners.

Council unanimously approved rezoning Parcel #154266, at 300 Woodlake Drive from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial, upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mark Baucom sought a Family Subdivision Modification at 716 Canterbury Road, Gaston Deed Book 5012, Page 0813, to build a road easement that is greater than the 500 feet maximum easement that was unanimously approved by council. Rodney Swanner requested a Family Subdivision Modification at 150 Rollingbrook Road, Tax Map 221, Block 1, Lot 143, to build a road easement that is greater than the 500 feet maximum easement that was unanimously approved by council. City Council unanimously approved a request by Bill and Sean Clark to rezone property located at 923 Cleveland Avenue from RS-8 to GB-CU for use as a car lot. The rezoning of property at 409 S. Battleground Avenue was continued until April 28. Rick Murphrey was not reappointed to the ABC See COUNCIL, Page 9A

On Feb 21, the Grand Princess cruise ship left San Francisco on its way to Hawaii. The boat had just returned from a 5-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera when it ported just long enough to drop off some passengers and pick up new ones. There, Sam Ballew, along with her sister Lynn Yarbro and husband Don, and fourteen other people from Kings Mountain and Gastonia boarded Grand Princess cruise ship for an adventure in Hawaii. After two days at sea, a 71-year old passenger had to be airlifted by helicopter off the ship to a hospital, where he later died. He was California's first COVID19 fatality. After testing everyone aboard, 19 crew members and two more passengers tested positive for Coronavirus. The ship was carrying a total of 2,422 guests and 1,111 crew members. "We were told to stay in our staterooms. If we needed towels or linens, the crew would bring them in a bag, drop them at the door, knock and run." "Before long, we were running out of food; it was

Fifteen Kings Mountain and Gastonia residents were quarantined at Fort Dobbins Air Force Base in Georgia after disembarking the Grand Princess cruise ship in San Francisco. Ten are pictured here. Photo provided horrible. Every meal had a salad, and the lettuce was turning brown. Most meals were served cold and tasted horrible," said Ballew. "If it weren't for the roll and a pat of butter, I wouldn't have had anything to eat. The last

five days aboard ship, I felt like they were struggling to feed us." "Eventually, everyone with inside cabins was allowed to go up on deck for 30-minutes. It was hard because then we had to return

to our rooms,” Ballew said. “I’m amazed more people didn’t get sick because the air in the staterooms is filtered room-to-room. If you didn’t have a balcony, that’s all the air you got.” See SEAS, Page 2A

Social Security recipients not required to file simple tax return for stimulus funds According to the AARP, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on April 1 that Social Security recipients will not be required to file a simple tax return in order to receive stimulus payments under the CARES Act. The announcement reverses guidance issued on March 30 by the IRS that individuals who haven't filed federal tax returns for 2018 or 2019 would need to file a simple return to receive payment. Many Social Security recipients aren't required to file tax returns based on their income levels. "Social Security recipients who are not typically required to file a tax return do not to need take an action and will receive their payment directly to their bank account,” said Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. The IRS says it will use the information in benefit statements for Social Security recipients and railroad retirees, known as Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB1099, respectively, to generate $1,200 stimulus payments

for those who didn't file tax returns for 2018 or 2019. Payments will be issued as a direct deposit or by paper check, just as the beneficiary would normally receive their benefits. The vast majority of beneficiaries receive benefits by direct deposit. "AARP fought hard to ensure these payments would go to people who rely on Social Security and aren't required to file taxes,” said Bill Sweeney, AARP's senior vice president for government affairs. “It was just wrong to ask them to fill out extra paperwork, especially in the middle of this crisis, to get the benefits they need. We are very thankful the IRS reversed course and agreed to work with Social Security to get these checks out automatically without extra paperwork or red tape." How it works In response to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the CARES Act calls for stimulus payments to be sent to most Americans based on the adjusted gross income (AGI) reported in their 2019 federal tax returns. Absent a 2019 return — the deadline to file 2019 returns was extended to July 15 from April 15 — the IRS said it would look See STIMULUS, Page 9A

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Goodnight with Dolly Dolly Parton, the book lady from the Imagination Library, announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 pm called “Goodnight with Dolly.” The next episode is Thursday, April 9, and is scheduled through June 4th. The events will take place through Facebook Live. The books have all been chosen carefully for content that is appropriate for the times. If you have children under five, you can sign them up to receive a free book every month, through Dolly Party’s Imagination Library.

THE GATEWAY TRAIL BECKONS YOU – A hundred-plus Jonquils planted by Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Ranger Cliff Laurich blossomed making a big beautiful welcome to Spring at the Gateway Trail. The trail is open from sunrise to sunset, but the restrooms, workout stations, and picnic tables are closed until the Coronavirus is no longer a threat. A sign at the trail reminds families to stay 6 feet away from other families because of the virus. The overflow parking lot across the street from the trailhead is now open.See more photos on page 6A. Photo by Shirley Brutko

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“Because of the evolving rules governing the coronavirus pandemic, the impact of school closures, and the growing demand on medical professionals, we are transitioning two of our YMCA facilities to support doctors, nurses, technicians, medical staff and essential employees by caring for their children during this crisis,” said YMCA CEO, Cameron Corder. The cost is $20/day/ child. “Y staff have been work-

ing diligently to prepare for how we respond to the needs in our community and serve our people. We want to make sure that these employees in our community don’t have to worry that their children are in a safe place, as they care for a growing number of our loved ones during this difficult time,” he said. As of Monday, April 6, the following Y locations are providing emergency childcare for essential workers See YMCA, Page 8A

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George Garrett Neisler George Garrett Neisler went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 2. Garrett is survived by his wife Lori, their children Isaac (4), and Zachary (1.5), his mother Janice Neisler, his father Scott and wife Dawn Neisler, his sister Wendy Neisler, and his paternal grandmother Mary Sommers Neisler. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Charles Andrew Neisler and his maternal grandparents Alexander and Helen Cetan. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who were an important part of his life while growing up. Garrett was also a devoted friend who will be dearly missed by countless others. He was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Easter Sunday, April 7, 1985. He grew up in his hometown and attended First Presbyterian Church with his family. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 2003, during which time he earned the honor of Eagle Scout. After high school, he went on to graduate with a degree in Computer Sciences from High Point University in 2007. He was active as a brother in the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity and spent time supporting his beloved Alma mater as a mascot for the basketball team. After graduation, he spent his time giving to others by serving in AmeriCorps building homes with Habitat for Humanity. He particularly loved learning new things related to rocketry, space, and all things mechanical. He had a passion for the unique and was involved in shooting fireworks shows as a trained pyrotechnician. When his time with AmeriCorps ended, he planted roots in Matthews, North Carolina, where he and his wife shared their lives together with their two boys. He had a wonderful and fulfilling career as a software developer and system administrator for ten years at locally based Kaleida Systems Inc. Garrett, Lori, and their boys are active members of Providence Presbyterian church located in Charlotte, NC. Always helping others in their times of need, he was a frequent blood donor and has now passed along the precious gift of life as an organ donor. He was an amazingly positive person who was always joking with a wonderful infectious

Oscar V. Harley, Jr Oscar V. Harley, Jr., 76, of Kings Mountain and formerly of Charlotte passed over into heaven on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain . Born in Georgia on November 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Oscar V. Harley, Sr. and Mary Naomie Rogers Harley. He was retired after 45 years at Charlotte Yard as a crane operator. Mr. Harley was a member of Second Baptist Church, Kings Mountain and was in the US Army during Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kay Baker Harley; two sons, Matthew Harley of China Grove and Sam Harley of Greensboro; a granddaughter, Dezirae Harley; a sister, Sandra Adams and husband, Vinson of Joanna, SC; a niece, Shevaugn Greenlee and several other grandchildren. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.

From Page 1A “I am very disappointed with the cruise line. When the captain learned the airlifted man had died, they should have turned the ship around right then, but they didn’t,” she said. The cruise ship was eventually allowed to dock in San Francisco as America watched on television. Doctors checked everyone’s temperature and

James Charles Van Dyke James Charles Van Dyke, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 05, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. James was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late James Peter and Lether Mae Smith Van Dyke and was preceded in death by his brothers, John and R.L. Van Dyke and three sisters, Sarah Ann Warlick, Mary Jane Allison and Barbara Lovelace. He was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. James enjoyed owning and working at stores and retired from the retail business and trucking industry. Always busy, James was well known in the community and loved talking to anyone who would listen. He loved going to auctions and coached Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball for many years. James was an avid sports fan and loved watching Braves Baseball. He was a wonderful provider, loving husband, father and grandfather. James will be missed dearly by his many friends, the community and his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Margie Van Dyke, of the home; sons: Darrell Van Dyke (Kim), N. Myrtle Beach, SC; Richard Van Dyke (Debbie), Shelby, NC; Alan Van Dyke (Viva) Kings Mountain, NC; Russell Van Dyke (April), Kings Mountain, NC; daughters: Teresa Ramsey (Mike), Earl, NC; Pam Baisden, Kings Mountain, NC and Denise Van Dyke, Kings Mountain, NC; sister: Ila Leanhart, Kings Mountain, NC; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren A private graveside service will be held. Interment will be held in Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County (Testa Hospice House) at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the “Baby Store Fund” c/o Patterson Grove Baptist Church at 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

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laugh. His smile was a bright light in the world that has dimmed far too soon. His family has been blanketed in a wave of love, which cannot be measured. It is no surprise that his loved ones want nothing more than to offer their love and support to such a wonderful man. His family would like to share several outlets for anyone wishing to honor Garrett and his memory by directing them to the attached websites. Due to the stay at home order, his family will hold a private ceremony on Thursday, April 9, at 11 am in Kings Mountain. Should your heart be led, please take a personal moment to share in his memory through a prayer, a song, or a reflection upon a special memory during that time. With warmest love, blessings, and remembrances for our beloved Garrett, please consider a donation in Garrett’s memory to the following organizations: Habitat for Humanity / AmeriCorps, Boy Scouts of America The Red Cross of America.

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Norma Jean Harrington Fuchs Norma Jean Harrington Fuchs, 95 passed away on April 4, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. She was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Walter Preston and Irene Miller Harrington. She was one of four children Helen, Mary and Bill who all preceded her in death. Her grandfather taught her to drive in 1937, round and round the cow pasture. She was educated in Farmington, Missouri schools and graduated high school in 1942. November 5, 1943 she was united in marriage to Alfred E. Fuchs. They had seven children. Preston Fuchs, Ella Depew (Jerry), Jack (Brenda), Walter (Cindy), Alice Gardner (Danny), Rebecca Budd (Bill), Kelly Steele. Jack, Preston, and Ellie preceded Norma in death as well as one grandson, Tyler Cole Butler. In 1946 she joined the Daughters of the American Revolution, became inactive in 1948 and was reinstalled in February 1985. Served as Regent three two year terms. Norma enjoyed family history, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was christened in the Methodist Church when she was a baby and joined in May 1937. She served on the Jefferson County, Missouri Community Action Agency for 6 years. Presiding County Commissioner appointed her to represent Jefferson County on the eight County Commission for Regional Health, serving three years. She was a talented dressmaker, designer and consultant specializing in weddings. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as president for three terms and a member to the Military Order of Cooties, the honor branch of Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as president three years. In 2012 she received the Humanitarian Award from the State of North Carolina. On October 3, 2019, she was saved and born again. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Tyrone Womic Tyrone Womic 54, was called home on March 27 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. He was preceded in death by parents, Floyd B. Womic, Ruthie Gordon Womic, and a brother Calvin J. Womic all of Kings Mountain. Tyrone attended Kings Mountain Senior High School. He was a gardener by trade for various local businesses and residents before becoming disabled. He is survived by his brothers: Michael (Chiquita) Womic, Kenneth Womic, Bernard Womic, all of Kings Mountain, Dennis Womic Belmont, Timothy (Kathy) Womic Gastonia and a sister, Janice Gordon Winston-Salem; Aunts: Tina Womic Bridgeport, Connecticut, Shirley Womic, Kings Mountain, Amelia Gordon Johnson Richmond, Virginia; Uncle: Frank Williams Kings Mountain as well as many nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service is planned for a future date to celebrate Tyrone’s Life.

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asked about symptoms as they disembarked. Lynn Yarbro and her friend had contracted bronchitis, so both stayed behind. The remaining 15 passengers from the group went to Ft. Dobbins Air Force Base in Georgia for two weeks of quarantine. “When we arrived at the base, the team that met us wore Hazmat suits. But, they were very nice to us and the food was 20 times better there. We ate Chicken so much, though, I don’t want any more chicken for a year,” she said. “The place we stayed had a temporary fence around it with patrol cars parked outside. I guess they were afraid we’d try to leave. The first room we had shared a bathroom with another room. After three days, the situation improved, because some states allowed their citizens to return home, so we didn’t have to share after that. We were able to go outside to and that was nice.” “We reached out to Governor Roy Cooper asking if we could go home, and he said no. The states of Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Georgia all allowed their people to go home. But, not North Carolina,” said Ballew. “Governor Cooper didn’t want us back. We also reached out to Tim Moore and Patrick McHenry and got no response from them either. I’m going to write a strong letter to the governor about how poorly we were treated by our own state.” “Of the 17 people from Kings Mountain and Gastonia, all had screenings for Coronavirus and two tested positive,” Ballew said. When asked how they were doing now, Ballew answered, “They’re doing just fine.” As for what she did when she got home, Ballew said, “We got home at midnight, and I went right to the grocery store. We had been gone for weeks and had nothing in the house to eat. I have only been out one time since.” “We finally got home, only to be asked to stay at home.” Reflecting upon her Hawaiian adventure, Ballew adds, “You have to laugh about it, or you’d cry.”

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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Local drug stores Free Yard Waste deliver prescriptions Pickup in April free of charge By Janet Hart Great news! The City of Kings Mountain has the perfect cure for cabin fever! It combines spring cleaning, outdoor exercise, community beautification and social distancing. The City Council has proclaimed that April 11-25 is the official “Spring Litter Sweep” – an annual statewide cleanup of our roads and highways. However, the Coronavirus is keeping us all at home. So, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Spring Litter Sweep, we have launched “Spring Yard Cleanup” in Kings Mountain. Now is the perfect time to spring into action to spruce up your yard and clean up your property. You can get out of the house and enjoy the warm sunshine by picking up trash, cutting tall grass and mowing your yard. This is also your opportunity to get rid of junk and debris like old windows, doors and bicycles. We will even pick up large bulky items like old cars, if you call us to schedule in advance. A beautiful, well-maintained yard adds curb appeal and value to your home, creates

an inviting atmosphere for you and your family to spend time playing or relaxing outside, adds charm to the community, and makes the City an attractive place to live, work and play. The City of Kings Mountain’s City Council is committed to elevating the appearance of our city. For the entire month of April, we will pick up yard waste, junk and debris at no cost to you. All you have to do is put the yard debris at your curb and we will haul it away. But there are a few exceptions – no hazardous materials, electronics, shingles or wet paint. If you have paint buckets, please let them dry out or add dirt to the paint before we pick them up. So, let’s welcome spring by cleaning up lawn, litter and junk debris on your property to enhance our city that we call home. For more information about city solid waste pickup or to schedule the pickup of large items like old cars, please call Kings Mountain Public Works at 704-734-0735. Thank you for helping keep Kings Mountain beautiful.

Potato Project event a success The Cleveland County Potato Project, Junior and Senior Civitan Clubs, and Shelby Rotary Club combined forces to collect food for those in need from the Coronavirus on Saturday, March 28. “Our first food drive went off with pretty good success,” said Doug Sharp, co-founder of the Cleveland County Potato Project. “Nine supermar-

kets in the county allowed us to use their parking lots and the Woodbridge Homeowners Association had a site.” Over 2,000 cans of food were donated along with 9,000 pounds of potatoes with lots of other items. “We learned a lot from this effort and hopefully will never need to use that knowledge again,” Sharp said.

By Loretta Cozart Local d r u g stores are offering delivery of prescriptions at little or no cost to you while the community combats the spread of Coronavirus. Some pharmacies may also offer regular store items for a fee, so check with your local drugstore to determine if there is cost of the service during the COVID-19 outbreak. CVS offers FREE delivery of Rx and everyday essentials. To meet the needs of the current health situation, they are now offering free 1 to 2 day-delivery. Some exclusions apply. (704) 739-2571 Mountain Street Pharmacy will bring your medications right to your front door in the case of an emergency. (704) 7397225 Prescriptions Plus currently offers delivery. Call for more information. (704) 739-4519 Rite Aid announced home-delivery service from Rite Aid will be

available upon request and the company will waive delivery-service fees for eligible prescriptions. Customers should contact their local Rite Aid pharmacist for details. Controlled substances and/or refrigerated medications are not eligible for delivery. (704) 739-9771 Walgreens Express is available on eligible prescriptions only. Most prescription orders are available to be delivered to the patient's home by the next business day. Orders received by 4 pm on Friday, as well as requests made during the weekend, have an expected delivery day of Tuesday or Wednesday. Prescriptions are not delivered on Sundays or holidays. Please note that while most prescriptions are expected to be delivered by the next business day, some deliveries may not be eligible for next-day delivery due to prescription type, delivery address, holidays, weather, or other delivery constraints. Free delivery available for a limited time only. (704) 739-2127

Kings Mountain community Easter service cancelled The Community Easter service that is normally held at Mountain Rest Cemetery

in Kings Mountain will not be held this year, due to the Corona Virus situation.

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Unemployment Insurance Claim reminder The Governor’s Executive Order No.118 has waived the work search requirement for all individuals currently filing a claim for unemployment insurance benefits, but as a part of the claim process you must complete your weekly certification(s). Completion of your weekly certification(s) is what initiates your benefit payment. If you do not complete your weekly certification, you WILL NOT receive payment. If you have not already done so, you MUST complete a weekly certification. Filing your weekly certification on our website

https://des.nc.gov is the quickest and most efficient method. If you do not have access to a computer, you may file by telephone at 1.888.372.3453. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive order, please answer the weekly certification question “Did you look for work?” in the affirmative ‘yes’. Weekly certifications are required to be filed within 14 days for each week you wish to claim benefits. Filing a weekly certification does not guarantee eligibility for benefits.

Boiling Springs’ DollarTree closes due to health precautions By Loretta Cozart

the evolving situation.” In an effort to determine if the closure was due to Coronavirus, the Herald reached out to several local health agencies. However, due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations Cleveland County Public Health Center, Mecklenburg County Health Department, and NCDHHS would neither confirm nor deny the story. According to these Health Departments, the sharing of information for the public good is considered secondary to an individual’s right to privacy, even in extreme cases like Coronavirus. A representative from Mecklenburg County Health Department explained, “we cannot share a window of time the employee worked with the public, because it might help someone identify the person who was infected.” When posed the question, “Do HIPPA laws outweigh

The DollarTree at 203 N Main St, Shelby, which is physically in Boiling Springs, abruptly closed recently with a sign on the door that it was closed for cleaning. When asked about the situation, the store’s corporate office replied, “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed our store due to health precautions. Our Business Response Team is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health officials. Adhering to their guidance, our store is currently undergoing a thorough sanitizing procedure. We plan to reopen soon.” Dollar Tree, Inc. shared their response to the Coronavirus at their website on March 19 saying, “We have established a Business Response Team including representatives from each department that meets on a daily basis to assess

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OPINION

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE:

Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will. –Zig Ziglar

Pieces of Kings Mountain History Hayne Neisler shared another timely story for this column. Kings Mountain has faced more LORETTA than its share of COZART challenges over the years. With Coronavirus remember to keep social distancing and wash your hands often. CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g.,

grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Everyone in Kings Mountain has had their lives turned upside down by the COVID-19 virus. Government officials are warning that up to 200,000 people could die here in the United States due to complications of the flu. This is not the first time Kings Mountain has faced a pandemic. The Spanish flu pandemic after World War I claimed the lives of over 675,000 Americans. Here is a

story from the Oct. 17, 1918 Kings Mountain Herald: Much Flu Here ‘’The influenza situation in Kings Mountain is not as bad as in some places of which we see reports, but it is bad enough. The epidemic seems to center around the Cora mill here. There are about 150 cases in the community and some families are in great need of attention. In Mr. Rathbone’s house there is 14 persons in bed, and he had to wait on all of them. In another house there are

12 down and in another 10 and so on. Dr. Falls says that the greatest need of the people is somebody to go and prepare their food and give them the personal attention they need. As a rule he says they have food and money but there is a great demand for fresh buttermilk and lemonade both of which could be used advantageously. The Cora mill has been practically stopped since the middle of last week on account of help being sick. Dr. Falls tells us ,however, that

conditions are some better as we write this article. There are several cases scattered here and there over town outside of the Cora section but nothing alarming. There has been only one death from the disease here at this writing and that was the Foster child Saturday at the Cora.’’ So, maintain social distancing, wear a mask or face covering in public settings, and wash your hands. Remind your friends and family to follow these simple guidelines to keep everyone safe.

Easter is still on for He is risen! Everything Well, this right and left virus is still here as we know and honestly, I it has been don’t know quite cancelled, what to say or but Easter is think about the still on. I’m whole situation. so glad it was I never imagwritten that ined that we way because it would one day says that what be enduring By Anne S. Haynes God has put such a massive into place can’t health scare in be postponed this day of modern medicine. I have grown or cancelled. Nothing that man can do can change, or up in the day of amazing alter, God’s course. cures to diseases, and I Now, I don’t mean to supposed this one could be handled the same way. But say that the celebrations and parties associated with so far that is not the case. Easter can’t be affected Of course, we know because they certainly many places have been can be. What I am saying closed and is that Jesus was born, meetings postponed lived, ministered, was cruand rescheduled, but I did cified, and rose from the see one very interesting grave and eventually He post that caught my atascended into heaven. In tention. That post proudly believing and accepting announced that Christ was those events and trusting in risen from the grave, and Jesus as our Savior, we can Easter had not been canhave eternal life. Nothing celled and is still on! can ever be done or said Wow! Imagine that!

that would take away from that series of events. And I can certainly say how very thankful I am for Easter. Because even as special as Christmas is – it would not have the same significance without Easter. Easter was the culmination of the events with Jesus and His life and ministry that preceded it. So, I guess I’m heading toward the fact that Easter can be celebrated wherever we happen to be on April 12. It has nothing to do with the condition of Covid-19 but has everything to do with the condition of our hearts. It has everything to do with our faith in the risen Savior and not anything to do with whether we are watching Easter services online or in the church parking lot or on the side of a mountain! So, I want to wish everyone a blessed Easter because God is still in charge. He will prevail!

Looking Back By Loretta Cozart In the January 28, 1943 Kings Mountain Herald, Kings Mountain Ice and Coal announced new coal prices. Many homes heated with coal at that time. Dixie Gem coal sold for 1,000 pounds for $5.00 and 2,000 pounds for $9.45. Southern Star coal sold for 1,000

pounds for $4.80 and 2,000 pounds for $9.00. Moss Furnace Egg coal sold for 1,000 pounds for $4.50 and 2,000 pounds for $8.50. Dixie Gem Stoker coal sold for 2,000 pounds for $8.50 and 100 pounds for 60 cents. Due to war conditions terms were strictly cash – they warned, “Please don’t ask for credit.”

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No Easter for America? churches pull out Because all the stops for of Covid-19, presenting their many churches best music. Minwill not be in isters have been their sanctuarworking the last ies for Easter, several weeks April 12, 2020. polishing up their Easter SunGlenn Mollette sermons. But it’s day can fall Guest Editorial the same story, on any date the old story that, between March once a year, people 22, and April 25. The come to hear. dates change because Some people still buy Easter happens on the new clothes for Easter. Sunday following the Americans are more caPaschal Full Moon. The sual than ever but retailword “Paschal” means ers still make out good “Passover” in Greek, for Easter, but not this which is a transliteration year. Macy’s and other of the Hebrew word retailers just furloughed ‘pesach’. The Paschal hundreds of thousands Full Moon is the first full of workers. For these moon after the Spring retailers Easter has been Equinox. This is somecancelled and they are times referred to as the feeling it in their pocketEgg Moon. This moon books. sometimes occurs in The first Easter didn’t March and sometimes in have a date of April 12. April. So, April 12 is not locked in for Easter every We don’t know the date. year, but it is the date for We do know that the followers of Jesus were 2020. terrified. They had just Easter 2020 will be watched Him crucified remembered for a very on a cross and they long time as the Sunfeared they were next. day America had no Financially they were Easter. Or, the Easter struggling because they where churches did not gather in small and large had left everything to follow Jesus. They had buildings. This is disap“sheltered” themselves pointing to multitudes. in fear of the religious It is the one Sunday opposition. that many Americans That first Sunday attend church. Globally,

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A Passionate Solution The world is in trouble. All of humanity inherited a “spiritual” disease from birth called the sin nature. It’s symptoms include pride, self-centeredness, rebellion, hatred, and various forms of evil. The good news is that God constructed a solution to remove the stain and power of sin, and that would express his tremendous love for the entire world. At the speed of Light, he saw the garden, the DANYALE PATTERSON cross, the ridicule, and death. After seeing all this and it’s cost, he said “YES” - this is the best way to demonstrate my love! The bible says in John 3:16-17 (NKJV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 (NIV) Years ago I saw the riveting and powerful film “The Passion of the Christ”. Tears flow when I attempt to imagine the horrific torture that Jesus endured for me and the entire world. The following poem I wrote presents how extreme and sacrificial Jesus’ death was. (See Isaiah 53:1-7 & Matthew 27:27-50

for reference). “THE PRICE OF THE BLOOD” The price that Jesus paid was costly and high. Still He laid down his life for both you and I. He bore all sin; he was oppressed and afflicted. Thus, we can be delivered from bondages that have us addicted. He was wounded and bruised. He was mistreated and used. He was despised and rejected, a man of many sorrows, To instill hope to our generation, for our present and tomorrow. Forty stripes on his back, therefore we can be healed. Stricken, smitten of God, He paid sin’s full bill. Pushed into his skull was a crown of thorns. He was spit on, slapped, his dignity torn. His friends the disciples quickly disappeared. He was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, a lamb before shears.

Page 5A Nails pierced his hands and pierced his feet. Blood came running down his face and his cheeks. They took his garment and made four parts. They gambled at his feet. Sin broke Jesus’ heart. But he didn’t murmur. He held his peace. He knew he could call angels and the foolishness would cease. He said, “Father forgive them, they know not what they do.” “I was kept for this purpose. My mission is through.” O’ Death where is your sting? Grave you’ve been depleted. For Jesus has risen, conquering you both, and now sin is defeated! PRAY THIS PRAYER: “To the King of kings and Lord of Lords, I bow down before you. I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I think about your sacrificial offering. You gave your life, so I could live. Your love for me is extravagant. Lord, forgive me for me for disobedience. I truly believe and receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord. I wholly turn my heart to you in surrender and humility. My desire is to please you. Please continue to make and mold me into what you want me to be. I am yours. Amen.” Danyale Patterson is an Evangelist and member of Engage Church. Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

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Church Service Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855 Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Christian Freedom Baptist Church 260 Range Rd. • Waco KINGS MOUNTAIN Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

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Plant a snack garden By Judy Ford, Master Gardener

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NCSDAR District II Daughters celebrate Women’s History Month By Robin Meyer On March 8, members of the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter, DAR attended the NCSDAR District II Tea to celebrate International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month and a century of Women’s Suffrage. The event took place at the historic Vesuvius Vineyards in Iron Station which is the former home of Joseph Graham. The 1792

house is the oldest building in Lincoln County and parts of the Vesuvius iron furnace, built in 1790 are still visible on the property. Members of the community joined District II daughters and thanks to everyone’s generosity the event raised over $2,700 which was donated to the Lincoln Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Speakers for the event were Dr. Ashley Olliphant and Beth Yarbrough who

Everyone enjoys a good snack, so have fun growing your own!! Fill your garden with edible crops that can be harvested, washed and enjoyed straight from the garden with very little to no preparation. Find a location that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day. Your location can be an area in your yard, or a few containers placed near a water source. As with young gardeners, select snackable veggies you would like to grow and eat. Snack plants

can be purchased from your local garden center. Look for varieties of lettuce, kale, spinach, cumbers or cherry tomatoes. With potting soil mix in hand, let the planting time begin by following each

plant’s directions. Water, weed, repeat for a few weeks as you enjoy watching your snacks grow! Soon it will be time to harvest your snacks - - fresh from the garden.

spoke with the attendees about their upcoming book on Lorendzo Ferrier of Lincoln County. Legend says he may have actually been the pirate Jean Lafitte, but we’ll have to wait to read the book to find out for sure. After their presentation, Dr. Oliphant and Mrs. Yarbrough were awarded the DAR Women in American History medal by the Vesuvius Furnace Chapter who graciously hosted the event.

Preparing garden beds for spring and beyond Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil. Whether a home gardener is making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take time to make the soil amenable to planting. To establish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus on three main areas: addressing soil composition, cultivating and adding nutrients. Soil composition Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants in their gardens. Such an approach requires taking inventory of the type of soil in one’s garden and making the necessary modifications so that the types of vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or flowers that will be planted can grow in strongly. In fact, according to the plant company Proven Winners, the most important step to developing good roots is preparing the soil. Take a sample of the soil and examine it to see what is present. If the soil is too full of clay, too sandy, too dense, or too loose, that can lead to problems where plants cannot grow in strong. Work with a garden center to add the right soil amendments to make a rich soil. This may include organic compost or manure, which will also add nutrients to the soil. Cultivation Cultivating the soil can involve different steps. Removal of weeds, errant rocks, roots, and other items will help prepare the soil. Mother Earth News suggests working on garden soil when the soil is damp but

Begin preparing garden bed soil early for new plants. never wet; otherwise, garden soil can become messy and clumpy. Use a digging fork or shovel to lightly turn the soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also can open up the soil to incorporate the nutritional amendments and relieve compaction that likely occurred from freezing temps and snow pressure. Tilling also helps with drainage and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Network suggests turning over soil at a depth of 12 inches to work the soil — about the length of a shovel spade. However, the resource Earth Easy says that existing garden beds have a complex soil ecosystem and simply top-dressing with compost or manure can be enough preparation for planting. Gardeners can experiment with the methods that work best for their gardens. Nutrition Testing the pH and the levels of certain nutrients in the soil, namely nitrogen,

phosphorous and potassium, will give gardeners an idea of other soil additions that may be needed. Soils with a pH below 6.2 often can benefit from the addition of lime several weeks before planting. Soil tests will determine just how much fertilizer to add to the soil. Complete fertilizers will have equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Individual fertilizers can amend the soil with only these nutritional elements that are needed. Top-dressing empty beds with a layer of mulch or compost can prevent weed growth and preserve moisture until it is time to plant. If existing shrubs or plants are in garden beds, use more care so as not to disturb roots or dig too deeply. Preparing garden beds takes some effort initially, but can be well worth the work when plants flourish throughout the growing season.

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Jim Medlin, leader of ’63 Mountaineers, going into Kings Mountain Hall of Fame (Ed. Note – Because of the Coronavirus situation, the Hall of Fame ceremony originally scheduled for May 9 has been postponed until at least the fall). Growing up in the Margrace Mill community, Jim Medlin wasn’t all that interested in football. Baseball was his sports love, and he was an all-star in the Little League and Pony League ranks as a catcher and heavy hitter. He entered Central School when he was in the eighth grade. The same building on Ridge Street also housed Kings Mountain High School. He was not interested in playing football. His ninth grade P.E. teacher was Mountaineer head coach John Gamble, and he had all the P.E. boys behind the gym one day throwing a football to them. “I had not signed up for football, because my dad didn’t want me to play because a friend of his suffered a head injury playing football,” Medlin recalled. But, Coach Gamble called him to the side and asked him to sign up. “I told him my dad didn’t want me to play,” Medlin recalls. “But Coach Gamble said ‘you’ve got something I like and you would do well in football.’” Coach Gamble visited the Medlin home, talked to his parents and they agreed to let him play. It was a good decision, because Jim turned out to be one of the Mountaineers’ all-time best linemen and a great leader on the football field and in school. Medlin received the leadership award his senior year when he was one of the allstar players on a team that went 9-0-1. To this day, there has been only one other team (1956) to finish

a season undefeated. Medlin played JV ball under Fred Withers his freshman year, and started on varsity his final three years. He went on to play at Western Carolina University. While Medlin and his teammates accomplished great things in their varsity years, the thing they and others will remember most was the love they had for Coach Gamble and the heartbreak they experienced when he was diagnosed with and later died of Lou Gehrig’s disease. “When I was in the tenth grade Coach Gamble was going through major tests and it was determined that he had ALS,” Medlin noted. “He got to where he’d stumble and fall a lot. That was a hard time for him and all of us. “We loved him so much,” Medlin added. “He saw something in me that I didn’t know I had.” Medlin started his sophomore year, then assistant coach Bill Bates took over as head coach in 1962. In the fall of ’63 the Mountaineers went 9-0-1, with the tie being to Shelby in the conference championship game. They were crowned Southwestern Conference co-champions. “That game with Shelby was probably one of the most exciting things I’ve done in my life,” Medlin noted. “We weren’t big. I weighed only 165 pounds and was a guard. But we were very disciplined and just gave a good team effort. Everyone pulled his weight.” Medlin and the other guys up front blocked for just the second 1,000-yard rusher in KMHS history, the late Mike Huffstickler. “He was one of the best backs I’ve ever seen,” Medlin said. “He was both-

ered with bad knees his entire career. When I think of what they can do medically today, if we’d had that then he could have gone on to college and had a great career. The thing about back then, if you messed up a knee you were basically done. But Mike went out there every day in pain and was the best back around.” Medlin, who was all-conference his junior and senior years and All-State his senior year, received the leadership award for his contributions. It was certainly fitting and his teammates and classmates to this day often mention how great of a leader he was. He and several of his teammates participated in the Lions Bowl in Forest City which featured the best seniors from the Southwestern Conference against the best from the Northwestern Conference. Remembering the 1963 season, Medlin said Coach Bates would often give the team three plays to run on both offense and defense. The Mountaineers wasted no time huddling and getting lined up which kept most of their opponents out of sync. “He’d give us the plays and different moves and then just call out the one he wanted you in,” Medlin recalled. “We’d be moving and the other team didn’t know their blocking assignments. We wouldn’t call time out for assignments, Bates would just yell it out and it kept the other team off guard. Our junior and senior years we had such good teams that everybody knew what to do and they did it.” Medlin was an excellent guard, and most of the plays called for him to pull. “Terry Leonard was our center and he could get out of my way,” Medlin noted. “When we got in the Lions Bowl game the center wasn’t quick enough to get

Jim Medlin, right, receives 1969 Commendation Medal at Phan Rang Air Base.

Jim Medlin and his wife, Mary, at last year’s KMHS Class of ’64 55th reunion.

1963 KMHS football trophy winners. Left to right Terry Leonard, most improved player; Jim Medlin, leadership award; UNC football coach Jim Hickey; Ben Grimes, scholastic trophy; Mike Huffstickler, most valuable player; and Bo Goforth, blocking trophy. out of the way.” Medlin continued as a pulling guard and defensive end at Western. Medlin served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam conflict, then went back to Western to get his Masters and taught in the School of Business. His professional career took him to several states but after retirement he and his wife, Mary, kept their home at WCU. “Mary and I have been married 52 years and have made 12 major moves,” he said. “We’ve seen a lot of places but when the time came to retire we came back home to Kings Mountain.” Medlin came from an athletic family. His sister Judy was the first KMHS

of the players were great friends and were well focused. “We had some really good coaches who put up with no shenanigans,” he said. “There were no bad words, no fights. We came through at a good time. As young boys we knew that if we got in trouble at school we’d be in bigger trouble when we got home. Our parents supported teachers more than us.”

women’s basketball player to score over 1,000 points for her career, his brother Roy was an outstanding football and baseball player and his sisters Jaynelle and Libby were also involved in sports and cheerleading. Jim and Judy Medlin may be the first brother and sister to go into the Hall of Fame. Although he’s not going to brag about himself, Medlin says the 1963 team was successful because all

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Golfers, sponsors needed for KMTD tournament “but we are asking golfers and sponsors who are financially able to help us to please mail their entry form and donations to KMTD, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.” Checks should be made payable to KM Touchdown Club. Brinkley said the golf tournament and its sponsors have made “a huge impact on the athletic programs at Kings Mountain High School, and we hope and pray that each one of you stays safe and healthy.” The golf tournament is a four-person Captain’s Choice and will begin at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. The entry fee is $70 per person and includes one mulligan per player, one red tee per player and one string per team on hole 15. Prizes will be awarded to closest to the hole on the four par threes, longest drive for men, women and The Jake Dixon Press Box, which was dedicated last season in memory of the late Jake Dixon, who served KMHS for over seniors on #2, and first place 50 years in many different capacities, has been lettered and is ready for school to resume and football season to begin. in all flights. Sponsorships are available for $1,000 (diamond), $500 (platinum), $250 (gold) and $100 (silver). In addition, raffle tickets will be sold for $10 for one, $20 for three and $50 for 10.

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Kings Mountain Touchdown Club still has 18 spots available for four-person teams for the annual golf tournament to benefit the John Gamble Stadium turf and new tennis facilities at Kings Mountain High School. Brinkley said all funds from the tournament will go to the fund-raiser. Typically, the golf tournament is the major fund-raising event to support projects such as these. A full field of 30 golf teams and sponsorships at the same level as in the past would raise at least $50,000. The tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m. Brinkley is hopeful the current coronavirus pandemic will be over by then; if not, an alternate date of August 7 has been scheduled. Brinkley said KMCC will make a decision by April 20 regarding the May 8 date. Brinkley is urging local golfers to go ahead and commit to playing to assure funds are available for monthly payments to the institution that financed the projects. “I know we are in uncertain times as we face the coronavirus,” Brinkley said,

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City Council meeting aired on Facebook Live By Loretta Cozart Governor Cooper’s stay at home order introduced the streaming of City Council meetings to Kings Mountain on March 31 at 6 pm. Mayor Neisler welcomed the citizens who watched the meeting online. The order restricts participation to ten people. Attending this meeting were Mayor Scott Neisler, Councilmen Keith Miller, Jimmy West, Jay Rhodes, Mike Butler, and David Allen. City Manager Marilyn Sellers and City Attorney Mickey Corry were also in attendance with

City Clerk Karen Tucker and City Marketing and Communications Specialist Janet Hart. In his opening remarks, Mayor Neisler said, “Many of you know I am a pilot. I was flying along one day and the alarms in the plane’s cockpit went off. I was flying over the mountains and ice built up on my wings and plugged the hole on the pitot, the device used to measure air speed. I got to thinking, I’m still flying. The instruments went to zero, but I was still flying.” “Something we all need to take to heart today, even though there are alarming

Gaston County Police arrest suspects after robbery and pursuit On Thursday April 2, Gaston County Police were stationed at one of the Gaston County School meal pick-up locations when a passerby notified the officer that someone at the location had been assaulted and possibly robbed. The officer quickly identified the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The car fled and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The car eventually pulled over and was found to be reported stolen out of Charlotte, NC. All four occupants were arrested without incident and three of them, to include the driver, were teenage juve-

niles. The only adult in the car was Absolute Maliki Pendleton, 19 years old, of the 1700 block W. Davidson Avenue, Gastonia, NC. Pendleton was charged with seven crimes, four of which were felonies. Three of the felony charges were Solicit and/or Coerce juveniles to Participate in Gang Activity. Pendleton was ordered held at the Gaston County Jail on a $50,000 secured bond. The Gaston County Police worked cooperatively with the Gastonia Police Department on this investigation subsequent to the subjects being arrested.

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things going on out there, is that we are still flying. You are still able to live your lives, with social distancing, doing the things you need to do at home. Together, we’ll get through this,” he said. Councilman David Allen commented, “For two-years, I’ve been trying to get these meetings broadcast live. I am sorry it us under these circumstances, but I am pleased we are opening these meetings to all of the citizens of Kings Mountain. My hope is that we won’t go back from this moving forward,” he said. Municipalities are considered essential and are allowed to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing is required. Not all city services are currently available, but employees continue

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Petitioner, v. ARTHUR FRANCIS PORTER, JR.; WANDA SUE PORTER; WILLIE FRANCES PORTER; FRANK EUGENE PORTER A/K/A FRANKLIN EUGENE PORTER; KENNETH JOCKISE WALTON, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Lisa Marie Porter; and JOHNTAVIOUS PORTER-YOUNG a/k/a JOHNTAVIOUS PORTER a/k/a JOHNTAVIOUS YOUNG, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Lisa Marie Porter; ROBERT J. BRIDGES, as Public Administrator for the Estate of Arthur Francis Porter, Sr.; GUARDIAN AD LITEM #1 for the minor, unknown and/or unascertainable heirs of Arthur Francis Porter, Sr.; and GUARDIAN AD LITEM #2 for the minor, unknown and/or unascertainable heirs of Lisa Marie Porter, Defendants. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Kenneth Jockise Walton 130 Shady Lane

Mooresboro, NC 28114 and 1730 Kings Row Drive, Unit 102 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 and 13929 Ballyshannon Lane Charlotte, NC 28278 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Truist Bank, successor by merger to Branch Banking and Trust Company is seeking a declaratory judgment to quiet title to property located at 227 Tobe Bridge Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. You are required to respond to such pleading no later than 40 days after April 8, 2020, which is the 18th day of May, 2020, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Dated: March 12, 2020. WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP /s/ James S. Livermon, III NC State Bar No. 26492 Attorneys for Trust Bank, Successor by merger to Branch Banking and Trust Company 555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100 Raleigh, NC 27601 Telephone: (919) 755-2148 Facsimile: (919) 755-6048 Charlie.Livermon@wbd-us. com KMH4012 (3/25, 4/01 & 08, 2020)

to serve the citizens. Currently, the Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain Historical Museum, and Southern Arts Society are closed.

Beaver, Crouse tie in senior men’s golf Tony Beaver and Miles Crouse shot 70s to share low gross in last week’s Cleveland County Senior Men’s Golf outing at Deer Brook. Doug Shuffler won with a par on the first playoff

COUNCIL From Page 1A Board for a second term. Mayor Neisler and Mike Butler spoke in favor of the appointment, but the vote was 3-2 against reappointment, with councilmembers Allen, West, and Miller voting against. David Stone was appointed to the Main Street Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of Sharon Horne, with term expiring June 30, 2023.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION 19-CVS-1964

Mayor Neisler welcomes viewers of the March 31 City Council meeting on Facebook Live. Photo Loretta Cozart

at 2018 returns to determine eligibility. Individuals taxpayers with AGI of up to $75,000 — and up to $150,000 for married couples filing jointly — would receive full payments ($1,200 per individual; $2,400 per couple). The payment amount shrinks by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$150,000 thresholds. Single taxpayers with income above $99,000 and joint filers above $198,000 would not be eligible for a stimulus payment. In addi-

hole to defeat Shannon Martin for low net. Shuffler (77-12) and Martin (91-26) shot 65s. Ralph Justice was closest to the pin on 12 and Grady Gregory sank the longest putt on 18. Vicki Fraley Thompson was appointed to the Main Street Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of Sharon Horne, with term expiring June 30, 2022. Chris Gibby was appointed to the Moss Lake Commission to fill the unexpired term of Shaun Murphy, with term expiring June 30, 2023. Before the closing of the meeting, Mayor Neisler welcomed Janet Hart, City of Kings Mountain’s new Marketing and Communications Specialist. tion, there's a $500 stimulus payment to parents for each child under 17. However, Social Security recipients and railroad retirees who haven't filed tax returns for 2018 or 2019, and who will receive stimulus payments based on their 1099 benefit statements alone, won't be immediately eligible for added payments for dependents. “Since the IRS would not have information regarding any dependents for these people, each person would receive $1,200 per person, without the additional amount for any dependents at this time,” according to the IRS.

NOTICE OF ORDER TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH This is a notice that an Order to Repair or Demolish has been issued by a City of Kings Mountain, Code Enforcement Officer for the dwelling located at 102 Cloninger Street in Kings Mountain, NC being parcel #9881 as shown on the Cleveland County Tax Map and being more particularly described in that certain deed in the Cleveland County Registry in Deed Book #993 Page #795. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That the subject property does bear the address of 102 Cloninger Street, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina. 2. That the previous owner, Mr. John Scott Biddy, has deceased and after reasonable diligence no other parties of interest are known. 3. No parties of interest were present for the hearing on March, 27 2020 to offer testimony. 4. That is found that the dwelling is in violation of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina more specifically the “Housing Code” due to the following conditions: (1). structural condition of walls, floor and roof (2). broken windows (3). ceiling and wall covering material collapsing (4). no approved heating system (5). foundation failure IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED: 1. That the structure be repaired and brought into compliance with the Code of Ordinances for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina or demolished and all related debris be removed on or before May 30, 2020 2. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a possible Ordinance being adopted by the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina to remove or demolish the structure. This is the 01st day of April, 2020. Please call 704-734-4599 if you h ave any questions concerning this matter. (4/8/20)

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public safety, even if citizens might use that information to determine if they shopped in a store where an infected employee was working? The representative replied, “Absolutely, HIPPA Laws outweigh Public Health. HIPPA is Federal Law.” Interim Cleveland County Health Director Deshay Oliver said, “The Coronavirus is out in the community now. The public needs to understand that if they go out, they could be exposed, no matter where they go.” While officials would not confirm a case of Coronavirus, participation by the CDC, local health officials, and DollarTree’s Business Response Team indicates extreme health precautions are being taken. “The stores have implemented proactive cleaning protocols as recommended by the CDC, which include wiping down common areas and surfaces, such as door handles, shopping carts, keypads and register counters, along with regular daily cleaning procedures,” according to DollarTree. “The safety and health of our associates and customers is our top priority.” Regarding the situation, Boiling Springs Town Manager Lucas Shires said, “When they closed the store, a DollarTree District Manager on site told me it wasn’t due to the Coronavirus. I do wish we knew for sure, so we would know we had done our best to keep our citizens safe.” If you shopped in the Boiling Springs DollarTree within the last two weeks, take steps to protect you and your family. According to the CDC, if you think you have been exposed, stay home as much as possible for 14 days and monitor yourself for symptoms. Close contact means within six feet for at least 10 minutes. If you start having symptoms of COVID19, take the same steps to prevent spreading it. Coronaviruses like COVIDADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Barbara Daves Bowen, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at 4498 Beaver Blvd., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 on or before the 26th day of June, 2020 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of March, 2020. Marshall Adison Bowen, III, Administrator of the Estate of Barbara Daves Bowen Patrick, Harper & Dixon L.L.P. PO Box 218 Hickory, NC 28603 KMH4011 (3/25, 4/01, 08, &15/2020)

19 are most often spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, through close personal contact (including touching and shaking hands) or through touching your nose, mouth or eyes before washing your hands. NCDHHS recommends that persons experiencing fever and cough should stay at home and not go out until their symptoms have completely resolved. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has actions you can take to prevent others from getting sick. This includes: • Avoiding contact with others. • Covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. • Not traveling or going work while sick. • Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • Know the Difference: Self-monitor, Quarantine and Isolation • These are protective measures used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among people who may have been exposed. Self-monitoring is for those that may have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. They should monitor themselves for symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath). Self-monitoring means people should monitor themselves for fever by taking their temperatures twice a day and remain alert for cough or difficulty breathing. If they develop symptoms during the self-monitoring period, they should self-isolate, limit contact with others, and seek medical advice by telephone. Quarantine is for people who were exposed to a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 but are not experiencing symptoms. Contact your local health department or medical provider if you are unsure if you should self-quarantine. Isolation separates people who are sick from those who are well. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 in North Carolina are in isolation. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 28th day of February, 2020 as Executrix of the Estate of BILLY JOE ELLIS, 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, Sandra Ellis Theis, Executrix, on or before the 18th day of June, 2020 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 18th day of March, 2020. Sandra Ellis Theis, Executrix Estate of: Billy Joe Ellis 1557 Buckford Road Shelby, NC 28152 KMH4009 (3/18, 25, 4/01 & 8/2020)

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SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY!!! ShelbyNCUSA.com Something new every day!!! NC4Ever@email.com TOMSBAKERY.NET Visit my website to order my delicious pies or to order my cookbooks. TomsBakery.net or call (704) 473-1413 CHRISTIAN MEDITATION VIDEO SEMINAR by The Chapel of Christ in Shelby. Four sessions. Begins April 3. New session posted weekly. Watch at your convenience at www. chapelofchristshelby.com/meditation. chapelofchristnc@gmail.com

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

EMPLOYMENT ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for all shifts. Males are encouraged to apply for a periodic position. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 482-5200 spacker@oneoneonecare.net PART-TIME & FULL-TIME HELP NEEDED. For Lawncare and Landscaping. Call 704-739-4108 or Mobile (704) 476-6199 FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN RENTAL UNITS. Valid NC Drivers License & General Maintenance Experience Required. Call (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516 HELP WANTED AT RIVERSIDE RIDING STABLES. Trail Guide, own transportation, dependable, prefer female. Full and Part-time. Serious Inquiries Only! 828-288-1302. ORGANIST / PIANIST POSITION AVAILABLE. First United Methodist, Cherryville is seeking to ﬁll this key position. Send resume to : Church Secretary, First Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021

TREE CANOPY SPECIALIST. Dangerous tree removal/Lot clearing/ Canopy lifts/View cutting/Side trimming/Underbrushing/Yearly maintenance/Organic fertilization/24hr emergency storm work/Cleanup/ Chipping, Specialty Crane Work. Dustin Reynolds, 828-448-5415.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING! Property and Land Only. Property for the possible use for Medical Cannabis - Production and Sale. Indoor and Outdoor growing area, Indoor sales area. (2) processing areas with hood venting. Property & Land, $175,000 with $50,000 returned at closing for start up expenses or just $125,000 outright. Call 828-453-0828 to show property. N.C. HB 401 will be passed for Medical Cannabis Act.

BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN SERVICES. 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 us ﬁrst, 704-692-4449. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tune-up 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. PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062 MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. No Hidden Charges! (704) 300-2332

GRASS MOWING: Good work, Good rates. Call for free estimates. 828-289-1995. D&S LAWN CARE: Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Mulch, Leaves, Flower Beds, Gutter Cleaning. Free estimates. 15 years experience. Residential/Commercial. 828582-0314.

TWO BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE. Located at Gaston Memorial Gardens in Gastonia. Market price $10,000 asking $7,500. Also, Vase, $100 less than going price. 540-8160993.

SCOOTERS AND POWER CHAIR REPAIR. Also lift chairs, auto carriers. Call Scooterman John 704-9514224. Tech Mike (704) 5849820 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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 LANKFORD TAX PREPARATION SERVICES. Affordable Individual, Business, Non-Proﬁt tax preparation services. Presently, we have a drop box and will perform a phone interview. We also use scan and email for prep. The choice is yours. In house tax prep. Affordable accurate services! Call 828-286-3946 or email: ginalankfordtax@ gmail.com

NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828245-5895.

CARS & TRUCKS

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MOSS LAKE ACCESS NEEDED ….. to swim my two dogs 20 minutes twice a week. Will pick up poop. Will pay for privilege of using lake shore. Thank you. Jeff (704) 600-5596 jedandluke@aol.com

1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-2231564.

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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

2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO 136,000 miles, Don’t Wait!, auto, good tires, radio, heat & air. (704) 538-0957

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

2014 HONDA CR-V Dealer maintained since new. Excellent condition inside and out. Runs and drives like new. 138,xxx miles, $9600, Forest City. (828) 9199789 email4darrell@yahoo.com

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

GARDEN SPOT TILLED Let me till your garden spot for reasonable price. Must have easy access to garden for 8 ft tiller. Tilled to 7 inch depth. Call for details. Happy gardening. Phil 4:6-7 (704) 6005596 jedandluke@aol.com PUSH PLANTER. I have push planter with all planter discs. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net

PETS & LIVESTOCK SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. “Blue Eyes”. Black & White or White available. AKC Registered $300 each. Call (704) 300-1466 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or (704) 600-7847 CKC APPLE HEAD CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. $200 each. 1st shots & wormed. Shot records & papers. (704) 670-1124

ANTIQUES PLATFORM SCALES $500 old platform scales can send more pictures by phone (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

FOR SALE BUDWEISER SIGN $150 Budweiser Lighted sign (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net STAND UP $75 Napa stand ups (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net CARPENTER BEE TRAPS, PORCH SWINGS all kinds bird houses and feeders. All made from Red Cedar. (704) 937-7001

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) 4346389

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

2008 MANDALAY DIESEL MOTOR HOME. Call for Price. Ready for travel anywhere. 400 HP Cummins engine. Allison transmission. Freightliner chassis. 4 slides. Great ride and great home away from home. 50,000+ miles. Buck Walker 704-692-6248, buck@walker-woodworking.com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE. 2009 Kawasaki 900 Vulcan, windshield, backrest, under 12,000 miles, excellent condition, new battery, new rear tire, kept in garage. $3200. Contact Rick, (704) 692-1648

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS. 2 girls. $200 each. (704) 692-7362

PIER ONE PAPSON CHAIR 45” diameter, red, matching 18” stool w/cushion, $150. Pier One Poof stool, 24”, round, $30. Large leather green ofﬁce chair, $65. (704) 7398329

BEE SUPPLIES WITH RACKS, NEW OR OLD. Hive Box $45 each, new with rack. Quart Jar, $2.00 a case. 828-245-0956.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-247-1070. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. WEIGHT SET NEEDED My boy needs a weight set to rent or buy during the pandemic. Thank you Phil 4:6-7 (704) 600-5596 jedandluke@aol.com ATTENTION LOGGERS: I WANT TO BUY Hardwood Logs. Either by tractor trailer load or dump load. 828-395-0758. NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-748-7264.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SEALED BID LAND SALE. 1 DAY ONLY! April 18, 2020. 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. Also, 2 mountain view lots, 3 miles from Lake Lure. 864-909-1035, www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY EXTRA NICE APARTMENT 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Includes Appliances. Good Area! $625 month. Deposit required. No pets. 704482-9002.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, NC and Kings Mountain, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $750.00 per month. Call Today. 704-554-8861. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com 4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. Boiling Springs area. $300 week plus deposit. Available approximately 5/1/20. (704) 3000920 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, could make it 4 bedroom. Rent $575, Deposit $400, Application Fee $25. 704-472-3100 or 704-4724666. 1146 S. DeKalb St. Shelby, NC 28152 5 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. Boiling Springs. $300 week plus deposit. Available approximately 5/1/20. (704) 300-0920 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 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

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open week of 5/30, 6/27, 7/4, and 7/25, plus August. (704) 718-4731

MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS SERVICE/REPAIRS. WE SERVICE MOST MAKES/MODELS. CALL SCOOTERMAN JON. (704) 9514224 MOBILITYSERVICES07@ GMAIL.COM

XD WHEELS $400. XX wheels 20x10 came off 2003 Ford F-250. (704) 300-1818

ELECTRIC CHAIR RAMP WITH SWIVEL, and accessories. Weight capacity 600 lb, and waterproof chair cover. Also 6 ft heavy duty ramps, 600 lb capacity. (704) 482-2235

ENGLISH BULLDOG, FEMALE. Beautiful 10 month old female English bulldog. She is house trained, smart, very loving, and good with children. She has had all required shots. Not registered. (704) 3008002 torenada@bellsouth.net

SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 feet of road frontage, $56,000. Owner ﬁnancing available. 828429-3287.

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BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in OceanSide Village, Myrtle Beach. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ocean view. Golf cart and washer & dryer included. (704) 434-9502

FREE, YOU PICK UP. Concrete patio table with 3 bench seats. (704) 482-4224

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383.

WHEEL HORSE LAWNMOWER, REAL NICE. 54” Diesel Kubota Zero Turn, 90hrs. L3800 Kubota Tractor 4WD, bucket, PTO, 3pt hitch, 34hrs, 5’ bushhog, 20 disc harrow. Unused tin. 1994 Toyota Pickup. 601-7400837, Chesnee, SC.

1987 FORD F-150 82,000 miles, $1700. Long wheel base, Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years was running when parked, can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

VACATIONS

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855

WINDOW CLEANING/ HOUSE AND PRESSURE WASHING. Free Quote. Now is the time. 704-4705503. shelbyspotless@ gmail.com

2000 JEEP WRANGLER FOUR WHEEL FUN! 216,000+ miles, 6 cyl., 4.0 Liter, 4x4, 5 speed manual trans., hard top, rear seat, a/c, black cloth int., fair condition. $6,000 obo. 704-473-4722.

FARM & GARDEN

4X6 TRAILER FOR SALE. Solid steel, ﬂat trailer, very heavy duty, $300. 704-312-6460.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

WANT TO BUY

NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620.

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We ﬁx most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. EXCELLENT HOUSE KEEPER CLEANING SERVICE. Floors, Dusting, Bathrooms, Linens & More. Residential & Commercial. Competitive Rates! Honest & Dependable. “References Available”. Call (704) 964-7699

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned hardwood, split & delivered within 15 miles of Lawndale. $55 for a Ranger truck load. 704-472-9481. HUSQVARNA MOWER w/40hrs. Bill of sale, $2241, asking $1100. 2014 Grand Marquis, leather seats, 79k miles, very good shape. 828221-6654.

EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPERS NEEDED. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. $300. Mac by Robinair recovery and recycling system comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-7390259.

BOXER PUPPIES. 8 weeks old. Shots & worming up to date. CKC Registered. $300 each. Call (704) 466-3135 RABBITS, 8 WEEKS AND OLDER. Multiple breeds, $7.50 each. Also, Boer Nubian Crass Nanny’s, two months old, $245 for both. One Alpine Nigerian mix in milk, $145. Call 828-429-6319. DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895. RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com CALIFORNIA/REX BUNNIES FOR SALE. (704) 466-2656

CARS & TRUCKS

BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831 BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. 704-473-1494, (704) 434-7765

REAL ESTATE

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS. Will be accepting applications for our 1 bedroom units on April 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020. The rents are based on thirty (30) percent of your monthly Gross Income (with even some expenses) for those who meet HUDs deﬁnition as Elderly, Handicap or Disabled. Equal Housing Opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152. laurelhill@ darbydevelopment.com (704) 4871114

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3BR, 2BA MOBILE. Large private lot, Hudlow Rd. Big view, deck, storage bldg. $650 month with lease. Refs required. 828-2892407. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $460 a month. 828382-0475. WEEKLY SPECIAL: Weekly $210, Daily $40. WiFi, micro-fridge, ﬂat screen TV. Showtime, Spanish channel, Laundry service available. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. 828-286-3681.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Extended Cab, 4WD. Original truck, 1 owner, excellent condition, 183k miles. $10,800. 828-4293117.

22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199 COMMERCIAL CHICKEN FARM FOR SALE. 4 (550 ft) barns. Located in Upper Cleveland County. (704) 692-7362

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