Kings Mountain Herald 5-3-23

LIVE Music at Patriots Park

Concert Series kicks-off May 6

LIVE Music is Back at Patriots Park! The City of Kings Mountain welcomes Gabriel Sanchez and THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE

LIVE at Patriots Park, Saturday, May 6.

Since 2002, Gabriel Sanchez has portrayed Prince in the country's most dynamic Prince Tribute Band. Playing all the greatest hits from the Purple One himself, THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE has been packing dance floors and for over ten years. “I feel extremely blessed to be able to do what I do,” says Sanchez.

“I mean, this is what I was born to do, I think. I have a blast doing it. The people I'm with - we all have a good time together.”

Cleveland County’s own ACE Party Band will open the show at 6:00 pm followed by THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE at 8:00 pm. Look for DJ Eric Bowman too. Great food, inflatables for the kids and much more!

Best of all, the concert is FREE.

Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

For more information on the Concert Series or Cruise-In, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Spe-

cial Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www. KingsMountainEvents. Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents.

Get Your Motor Running!

Some very cool rides are heading to Downtown Kings Mountain as the City of Kings Mountain hosts its LIVE at Patriots Park Downtown Cruise-In, Saturday, May 6.

That day, local car enthusiasts will fill the streets in the Downtown with their favorite street or stock cars, trucks and motorcycles too.

By Loretta Cozart

The Davidson Association is partnering with the Shelby Foothills Farmers’ Market to bring a muchneeded satellite farmers market to Kings Mountain this summer. The market will be located at the vacant Wells Fargo parking lot downtown at 125 S Battleground Avenue on Saturdays beginning June 3rd through August from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Kings Mountain market will serve as a smaller version of the Shelby market providing a variety of fresh foods.

“The Davidson Association is committed to making a difference in the community,” stated Tamra Moody, Chair of the Health Committee for the Davidson Association, and coordinator of the Kings Mountain farmers market project.

“We know that the only way that Kings Mountain

can have a successful farmers market is if everyone comes together to make it happen. We couldn’t have put this project together without the help of the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office, the City of King Mountain, and the Foothills Farmers’ Market Committee. We are also grateful to Phil and Sandie Dee for allowing us to use the Wells Fargo property as our venue this summer.”

“We are asking the community to support the market weekly. We are asking our local restaurants to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables from the market. We are also asking high school students in the horticulture department to volunteer at the market this summer. This is truly a community event. If you know of anyone that may be interested in selling at the KM market this summer, please email us historicdavidson@ gmail.com. Fees will be waived this year,” Moody said.

The Cruise-In will coincide with the 2023 LIVE Music at Patriots Park Concert Series scheduled on the sam day.

Both the Cruise-In and Concert Series are scheduled to run, May 6, June 3, Sep-

Roads impacted during the events will be Railroad Avenue, West Gold Street, a portion of West Moun-

tain, and South Cansler Streets.

The Cruise-In starts at 5:00 pm each night of the concert series.

With live music, cool rides, and great food, you

do not want to miss this series.

Want to participate in the Cruise-In? All makes and models are welcome! No registration or fee required. It’s FREE!

NC Human Trafficking laws strengthened

By Loretta Cozart

Senator Ted Alexander introduced SB 626, “Modify Laws Relating to Human Trafficking”, that makes necessary and important improvements upon the laws punishing those who have taken part in this terrible practice, and expanding the ability to aid the survivors who were fortunate enough to get away.

“This is a small, but very crucial step towards eradicating this cancer from our great state, Senator Alexander said. “I also want to thank Melanie Jackson and Katherine Godwin from Compassion to Act, as well as Jim Quick from NC Institute Against

Human Trafficking, and Amy Auth from NC Human Trafficking Commission for members of the various other

organizations that provided insight into how best fight Human Trafficking in North Carolina.”

Gabriel Sanchez and THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE will perform at 8 p.m. (photos provided)

ACE Party Band will open the show at 6:00 pm.

until

from June

through August thanks to a partnership between The Davidson Association and Shelby Foothills Farmers’ Market.

Photo by Shelby Foothills Farmers’ Market

Compassion to Act members came to support SB 626 supported the bill while it was on the floor. Pictured L-R: Melanie Jackson, Ted Alexander, and Katherine Godwin. provided

Charles William Summers

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

– Charles William Summers, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 25, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Polk County, NC, son of the late William Pinkney and Lillian Wood Summers and was preceded in death by all 5 of his siblings.

Charles served his country honorably in the US Army and worked for Duke Power for more than 20 years. He was a longtime, devoted member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Charles enjoyed spending time at the church and he loved his church family. He was always active in the community and was well known for his daily walks with his beloved canine companion, Buddy. Charles never met a stranger and enjoyed being out meeting new people. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His desire to be of service, leadership, and love will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife: Gloria Price Summers; son: Dale Summers, Hickory, NC; grandchildren: Renee Hughes (Keith), Kings Mountain, NC, Jessica Adkins and Adam Summers, both of Blacksburg, SC; great-grandchildren: Khloe Summers, Kyra Hughes, Dainan Hughes, and Payton Adkins

In lieu of a service, the family received friends on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the home, 915 Sharon Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Flowers may be delivered to the home.

Memorials in Charles’ memory may be made to First Baptist Church at 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to a Veteran’s charity of the donor’s choice.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of

Thelma L. Sellers

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Thelma L. Sellers, 91, of 115 Ferguson Dr, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Kings Mountain Care Center.

Born in Kings Mountain, she was the widow of Gene Milton Sellers and the daughter of the late Andrew Lee and Virginia Falls Burton. Thelma retired from Clevemont Mills in Kings Mountain and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church of Blacksburg.

Surviving Mrs. Sellers are two daughters, Linda Yarbrough and husband, Dwain, of Kings Mountain and Kathy Armstrong of Bessemer City; three sons, Gary Sellers and wife, Susie, Rev. Eric Sellers and wife, Shannon and Mike Sellers, all of Kings Mountain; a sister, Shirley Rucker and husband, Tommy, of Kings Mountain; a brother, Dean Burton, of Kings Mountain; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 64 years and her parents, Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Chambers and Terry Sellers; two sisters, Avel Sellers and Ruby Warlick; three brothers, Dorse Burton, Clarence Burton, and Doyle Burton; and three grandsons, Aron Yarbrough, Casey Sellers, and Colt Sellers.

A funeral service was held on Monday, May 1st, 2023, at 2:00pm at Eastside Baptist Church of Blacksburg with her son, Rev. Eric Sellers, officiating. Interment followed in the Patterson Grove Church Cemetery (Kings Mountain, NC).

The family was at their respective homes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kings Mountain Care Center, 115 Fergusson Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.

The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is

Two killed in separate accidents on I-85 Thursday

Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says two people are dead following separate collisions minutes apart on I-85 South near Blacksburg in the afternoon of Thursday, April 27. Fowler said the first collision occurred at 4:35 p.m. in the south bound lanes at the 106mile marker.

“Leigh Ann Hamilton Marshall, 56, of 2308 Myrtle Avenue, Sullivans Island,

South Carolina was driver of a 2016 Range Rover headed south. She drove to the left striking a retainer wall then back right into the path of a tractor-trailer rig that struck the SUV in the passenger side trapping both Marshall and a front seat passenger in the vehicle. Marshall was pronounced dead at the scene while the passenger was transported to Spartanburg Medical Center for

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

APRIL 19: Holly Danielle Watkins, 43, Bessemer City, order for arrest, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond.

APRIL 20: Jameisha Dashay Parks, 27, 934 Brooklee, violation of local ordinance, citation.

APRIL 21: Heather Nicole Snipes, 34, Kings Mountain, simple assault, no bond.

APRIL 22: Sixto Alfred Cruz, 25, Charlotte, failure to appear, DWI, $3,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

APRIL 20: A resident of Grace Street reported damage to property.

APRIL 21: A resident of Redwood Circle reported damage to a mailbox.

APRIL 24: A resident of Mountain Crest Drive reported damage to a vehicle.

APRIL 24: A resident of East King Stree5t reported larceny miscellaneous tools, rachet straps $20; $300 dolly, and dryer valued at $3,450.

APRIL 25: A resident of E. Gold Street reported larceny of cash.

APRIL 25: A resident of Canterbury Road reported theft of a blower valued at $150.

APR5IL 25: Pizza Hut, Shelby Road, reported a customer obtained $45 worth of pizza by fraud.

WRECKS

APRIL 19: Officer Butler said Mason Melton, Gastonia, operating a 2013 Jeep rearended a 2015 Ford operated by Caroline Baker

Allen, 505 W. Mountain Street, operating a 2015 Ford. The accident happened on Phifer Road. Property damage was estimated at $13,000.

APRIL 19: Officer Cooke said Makaylah Reid, 815 Ellison Street, operating a 2007 Kia, was stopped at a stop sign at Walker and Cansler Street and Lonnie Griggs,336 Gary Beam Road, operating a 2018 Dodge, was stopped behind Reid. A tractor-trailer made a left turn from Cansler onto Walker Street and Reid backed up to avoid colliding with the tractor-trailer and hit the Dodge. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

APRIL 19: Officer Herndon said Wesley Brown, York, SC, operating a 2012 Ford, said a vehicle stopped suddenly in front of him and he hit his brakes to avoid hitting the vehicle and he was rear-ended by a 2000 Honda operated by Kelvie Tyrone Brooks, 104 Curry Road, unable to stop in time to avoid it. The accident happened on NC 161 from Mauney Avenue toward Gold Street. Property damage was estimated at $8,000.

APRIL 19: Officer Cooke said Jonathan Lee Hunt, Ganley Road, operating a 2010 Saturn, left the road on S. York Road and hit a utility pole owned by the City of Kings Mountain. Property damages included $20,000 for the utility pole and $5,000 for the vehicle.

APRIL 20: Officer Cooke said Keyana Moore, 261 Hoyles Road, operating a 2008

treatment,” Fowler said.

The second collision occurred at 4:40 p.m. when another tractor trailer struck a box type truck that was stopped in the south bound lane due to the first collision.

“After making contact, the tractor-trailer dragged the truck several hundred feet before the driver realized it was underneath.

The driver of the box truck, Timothy Antonio Mc-

Chevrolet, was attempting to park at the apartment complex on Margrace Road and struck a parked and unoccupied 2016 Ford. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

APRIL 20: Officer Matheson said Shamiya Little, Shelby, operating a 2010 Honda on Margrace Road, was stopped at the stop sign and pulled out to make a left turn and struck a 2009 Chevrolet operated by Brian Edwards, Castlewood Drive. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

APRIL 21: Officer Rochford said Cathy Revels, Gastonia, operating a 2012 Kia, rear-ended a 2016 Kia operated by Jasmine Garcia, Landing Street, at a steady red light on Canterbury Road. Property damage to the Garcia vehicle was estimated at $1,000.

APRIL 21: Officer Carpenter said Randene Odems, 147 Dixon School Road, operating a 2015 Audi, was attempting to turn left on E. Gold Street onto South Oriental Avenue and struck a 2014 Chevrolet operated by Goldie Russell, 211 Branchwood Circle. Property damage was estimated at $3,500.

CITATIONS

APRIL 15: Shane Blanton, 605 Meadowbrook Road, no operator’s license, no tag number displayed.

APRIL 15: Joseph Allen Conner, 38, Bessemer City, no operator’s license.

APRIL 15: Damintae Furman, 22, Atlanta, Ga., revoked

Neil, 25, of 2810 Parkmont Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the truck was transported to Spartanburg Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Autopsies will be performed on both victims as part of my investigation into the fatal collisions, “Fowler said.

license.

APRIL 15: Justin Taylor Moore, 20, 822 2nd Street, revoked license.

APRIL 16: John Paul Adamoli, 59, Gastonia, no registration card, no certificate of title.

APRIL 16: Dorian Sanchez, Gastonia, no operator’s license.

APRIL 16: Thomas Wayne Phillips, 46, 909 Ramseur Street, no operator’s license, expired tag.

APRIL 19: Stephen Russell Jamerson, 78, 123 Galilee Church Road, fictitious tag, revoked license.

APRIL 19: Delbert Joe Turner, 55, Bethlehem Road, no operator’s license.

APRIL 19: Tinika Chantelle lee, 34, Gastonia, expired tag, no inspection.

APRIL 19: Brittany Charmaine McCluney, 31, Shelby, no operator’s license.

APRIL 19: Arshpal Singh, 29, Gastonia, no operator’s license.

APRIL 19: Olga Lopez, 60, 307 N. Carpenter Street, no operator’s license.

APRIL 19: Michael Scott Johnson, 1325 S. Battleground Avenue, expired tag, stop sign violation.

APRIL 19: Jeffrey Currence, 109 N. City Street, revoked license.

APRIL 19: Jennifer Flowers, 31, Gastonia, speeding, expired tag, no liability insurance, no registration, fictitious tag, revoked license.

K-9 Unit makes drug trafficking seizure

Gaston County Police Department K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop around WH Kiser Road, outside of High Shoals on Thursday, April 20. During the traffic stop, the Officer’s canine alerted to the odor of nar-

Jose Hernandez-Sanchez

Gaston Co. arson case under investigation

Gaston County Communications received a call about a commercial fire at 3335 York Highway on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at approximately 2:02 a.m. The location is a strip mall located on York Highway, the closest cross street being Queens Road.

The Gaston County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted an origin and cause investigation. It was determined that the cause of the fire was incendiary and contacted the Gaston County Police Department about a criminal investigation. The investigative process determined that two separate businesses were targeted, and two fires were intentionally set, both using an Improvised Incendiary Device.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information on this Arson is asked to contact Detective C. Cogdill with the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000.

cotics in the vehicle.

A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of approximately 141 grams of Fentanyl and 29 grams of Methamphetamine. The investigation led officers to a residence in Char-

lotte where an additional 148 grams of Heroin, 112 grams of Fentanyl, and 215 grams of Methamphetamine were seized.

Jose Hernandez-Sanchez, of Charlotte, was charged with one count of

Trafficking Methamphetamine and two counts of Trafficking Opium or Heroin. He is currently being held at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on a $250,000 bond.

This suspect stole several items from Kass Appliances on King Street on April 20. He held his flashlight in his mouth revealing his face. If you recognize him, call the police. Photos by KMPD

National Day of Prayer

May 4 at noon at City Hall

prayer for our community and our nation.

Heavy traffic downtown Saturday, shuttle service available

Heavy traffic is expected in downtown Kings Mountain, May 6, as the City of Kings Mountain hosts the Live Music at Patriots Park Concert Series and Cruise-In.

Roads impacted during the events will be Railroad Avenue, West Gold Street and a portion of West Mountain and South Cansler Streets. As a result, the city

is offering shuttle pick-up and drop-off at the following locations:

• First Baptist Church-Located at 605 West King Street

• Parkdale Mill-Located at 500 South Railroad Avenue Shuttle service will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 11:00 PM. The city urges patrons to

use the shuttle services as parking will be scarce downtown.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through Downtown Kings Mountain due to the increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians. Please plan to travel on different roads if you are impacted by road closures.

Pledge

Citizens are invited to be part of this prayer gathering as the community joins citizens across America to exalt the Lord remembering that it is He who has established and sustains us as a nation.

OPINION

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

On August 3, 1923, Calvin Coolidge took office, making 2023 his centennial presidential year. This year also marks a centennial for Grace Coolidge—the 100th anniversary of her broadcast in the then-young medium of commercial radio. Grace Coolidge was a modern, vibrant woman who many say was more popular in her own endeavors than her president husband.

LORETTA COZART

An article ran in the Kings Mountain Herald on April 22, 1937, connects Kings Mountain to the president’s wife and a British aristocrat. According to the Herald, “Two famous ladies have recently purchased rugs made in Kings Mountain at the rug plant operated by the Victory Gin Co. Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, wife of the late President Coolidge, recently bought two beautiful Scotch plaid rugs. The rugs were a special order made up in five colors,” the article continued.

“Lady Astor, of London, is also enjoying rugs made in the Best Town in the State. Lady Astor’s sister who lives in Tryon, N. C. bought the rugs and sent them to her sister as a present.

getting some good advertising from the manufacture of these rugs, and if P. D. Herndon, who is in charge of this plant, will keep up the good work soon the Best Town in The State will be known around the world.”

Hayne Neisler found a similar article in the N.C. Daily Bulletin about the same time that shared more detail from the visit,

“Former First Lady Grace Coolidge spent the afternoon in Kings Mountain yesterday purchasing throw rugs for her winter home here in Tryon, N.C.

“Arriving at P.D. Herndon’s Victory Gin rug factory around noon, she spent several hours looking at different designs before purchasing several beautiful five color Scotch plaid rugs. Mr. Herndon graciously offered the rugs to Mrs. Coolidge at no charge, but she insisted on paying telling him a story about her late husband, President Calvin Coolidge, who had a legendary reputation for being tight with a dollar.

“After leaving the White House in March of 1929, Mr. Coolidge later found out he had left behind two fifty-dollar Liberty Bonds in the safe near the Oval Office. He instructed the staff to immediately forward him the interest from his last month in the White House.

After several frantic calls to the White House a letter arrived at the Coolidge’s home in Northampton, Massachusetts. Inside the envelope was his month’s interest-- two cents.”

Grace Coolidge made a name for herself with her interest in the newest rage, the radio, according to coolidgefoundation.org.

One of the ways the radio got its big start was KDKA’s election night broadcast of the Harding-Cox contest in November 1920. Among those caught up in the enthusiasm for the new medium was Grace Coolidge. While she was curious about radio’s workings, what most likely drew her to it was her love of music and baseball. Early radio stations usually provided timely baseball scores as part of their daily programming.

Grace Coolidge’s interest in radio became known to the newspapermen who followed her husband, Vice President Calvin Coolidge. In the spring of 1922, to boost interest in the radio, photographs began appearing in newspapers around the country of various public figures listening to their radio sets. According to Wireless Age, the theme was “National Leaders Accept Radio as Force for Good.”

Harding cabinet members. But the radio men made an exception for the Second Lady, Grace Coolidge. The photographers, Underwood & Underwood, took an engaging picture of Mrs. Coolidge wearing earphones while working the dials on her radio receiver. This photograph, taken in the Coolidge suite at the Willard Hotel, appeared in papers around the country. Meanwhile, articles about Grace Coolidge and photos of her were appearing fre-

quently in the press—making her a public figure in her own right. The 1920s were a pivotal for women in America. In the Warren G. Harding election of 1920, women voted for the first time. In 1925, the first woman governor was elected. And, in 1928, Amelia Earhart flew across the Atlantic. Adding perspective to the changing times, the 1920s also saw the founding of NBC, and the next year the first “talkie” movie, The Jazz

Singer, was released. To know that the popular First Lady Grace Coolidge made a stop in Kings Mountain while traveling to see her winter home in Tryon, NC in 1937, just four years after her husband’s death, connects Kings Mountain to the history of very famous people. Further, to know that Lady Astor’s sister visited “The Best Town in the State” to purchase rugs for her only adds to the story.

The participants were all male and several were

“Kings Mountain is

Looking Back When someone knocks on your door…

Kings Mountain has many citizens who have played a role in building the community. A. Hunter Patterson was one such individual. In 1938, the Herald wrote a tribute to Mr. Patterson for his service, giving us a glimpse into the life of this business leader.

Arthur Hunter Patterson, Secretary and Treasurer of Home Building & Loan Association, 56, is recognized in the financial circles as a man of action and ability.

For the past fifteen years he has held the responsible position as secretary and treasurer of the Home Building and Loan Association, a financial institution of which Dr. J. E. Anthony is president, and J. B. Thomasson, vice president. Directors of this institution are J. B. Thomasson, J. E. Anthony, G. A. Bridges, I. G. Patterson, Z. F. Cranford. J. B. Mauney, L. L. Alexander, T. N. Harmon, and A. H. Patterson. This institution was organized in 1923 and since that time it has become responsible to the stockholders for $317,503.71.

Mr. Patterson enjoys a widespread reputation as being a financier who has always exercised the best of good judgement in

his business negotiations. He is tactful and courteous to the prospective small homeowner as well as to the speculator.

Mr. Patterson has the interest of the entire community at heart, and he experiences a spontaneous overflow of joy in seeing that so many people of Kings Mountain realize the happiness and contentment which only home ownership can give.

Mr. A. H. Patterson is the son of Mrs. I. H. Patterson and the late Mr. Patterson of the Patterson Grove community. In 1881 Mr. Patterson was born amidst the splendor and grandeur which life on a large country estate can realize. He is

a member of a large family. This one fact has contributed much toward molding the cosmopolitan businessman who is always active in community life.

In his youth Mr. Patterson attended the small school at Patterson Grove. When he completed the scholastic work there, he continued his studies at Rutherford College.

In his early business life, Mr. Patterson was employed in the clerical force of Plonk, Kiser, and Company, and then with Kiser and Mauney.

During the administration of President Wilson, Mr. Patterson served as Postmaster of Kings Mountain. In this capacity he served the government to the best of his ability, and the receipts of the local office showed an increase.

Mr. Patterson was a member of the town board for two years, and for the past nine years he has been an efficient member of the Kings Mountain School Board. Mr. Patterson was one of the board members who strove with untiring zeal and determination to rebuild the Kings Mountain High School unit after it was destroyed by fire in the fall of 1932.

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Knocking on doors is as American as apple pie. Politicians, sales persons, clergy, Girl Scouts, federal census workers, and the list goes on of persons and professions who have depended on knocking on doors.

When I was a child, I sold GRIT newspapers. I needed to knock on a lot of doors to sell 20 papers which made me a cool $1. Serving churches for years, I have probably knocked on over a thousand-plus doors to invite people to church. I’m so glad no one shot me.

The recent shooting of a 16-year-old teenager in Kansas City, mistakenly knocking on the wrong door, is beyond insane. The teenage boy was at the wrong house to pick up his brothers who were a block away. Who shoots through a door without reason unless the individual is crazy or on drugs or perhaps both? The problem is, we do have a severe mental illness epidemic in America

and a drug crisis. Throw in America’s growing gun violence issues and therefore knocking on strange doors becomes a scary scenario.

I admit hearing someone knock on the door at dinner time is a bit aggravating. Usually for me, it’s a high school band member selling mulch to raise money for the band. Or, it’s someone raising money for another school project. You can’t be irritated with a 15-year-old kid who is out trying to raise money for his school. Unless, you are crazy or on drugs. Then anything might tick you off. By all means, don’t be this person!

For the most part, more and more industrious people are relying on social media to try to gain new business. It’s true you can reach more people more efficiently via Internet advertising, social media, and other media sources than by taking all day to knock on a few doors. If people want it, they will respond to your advertising.

People have rightfully withdrawn from knocking on doors because they are paranoid of disturbing someone’s favorite television pro-

gram, meal or nap. This is never a good environment for making a sale or making a friend.

Maybe the day of selling magazine subscriptions, brushes, vacuum cleaners, and stuff like that door-to-door is in the past. Do any ministers ever knock on your door and invite you to church?

If someone does knock on your door, don’t immediately invite them into your house. They should have a picture identification badge for you to see. They also should talk to you about a future appointment when you can make time for the pitch. In addition, they should present you with some information containing a phone number so you can call them if you have further interest. You can always say “no thank you,” and shut your door. If you have a chain lock on your door or a locked glass door you can talk through, then you are even better off.

Give careful consideration to the hard work some people put into knocking on doors.

Better still, give even more careful consideration to how you answer the door.

is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

Mr. Arthur Hunter Patterson, taken at age 56.

Photo by Herald archives

Farce of Nature cast. (Photo provided)

Farce of Nature continues this weekend at KMLT

Kings Mountain Little Theatre continues its season with the comedy, “Farce of Nature,” directed by Amy Hardin on Friday, May 5th, at 7:30 p.m. This play is sponsored by the Jim and Penny Larson Family.

KMLT announced that performances are scheduled for May 5th, and 6th at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sundays, May 7th at 3:00 p.m.

The non-stop hilarity of this Southern-fried farce highlights one day in the life of the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Arkansas.

Meet D. Gene Wilburn (Greg Dixon), the owner and proprietor of the Reel ’Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. Well, it used to be, but lately business is down, tourists are few, and the lone guest who’s just checked in—an extremely jittery Carmine DeLuca (Tim Evans) from Chicago—is only there due to a location shift in the Witness Protection Program.

Doesn’t anybody just want to fish anymore? Certainly not

D. Gene’s frustrated wife, Wanelle (Denise McCoy), who’s fed up with their lackluster romantic life. She’s taken drastic steps to improve it through hypnotic suggestion; and, for the life of him, D. Gene cannot understand why his pants keep falling down.

D. Gene’s feisty sister Maxie (Mary Grace Keller) has her own problems, chief among them battling ageism to resume her career in law enforcement. a task that’s going to prove to be much harder than she bargained for, since she keeps losing both her gun and the bullets. And she never anticipated the gangster Camine’s been dodging for the last five years, Sonny Barbosa (Chris Huffstetler), is about to walk through the door, in hot pursuit of his sexy wife, Lola (Caswell Martin). Seems the headstrong Lola has driven hundreds

Patrick Senior Center events for May

The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. We can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services. Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs. Programs are open to people ages 55 and up unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming May 2023 Special Events:

• Women’s Health Series: Tuesday, May 2, 12-1pm. Dr. Brett Niblack will speak about Urinary Incontinence. Please call the center to pre-register.

• A Matter of Balance Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 2-30, 1:30-3:30pm. The class focuses on overcoming the fear of falling and preventing falls in the future.

of miles to the lodge to follow her boytoy, D. Gene and Wanelle’s son, Ty (Mark Griffin). But Lola meets her match in Ty’s seemingly innocent girlfriend, Jenna (Maddie Spurling), whose patience has reached the breaking point after months of waiting for Ty to come home. Estelle Grabert completes the cast as Roxanne Thorne.

Priority is given to their supportive season members, and they can make a reservation to attend a performance for our plays. All others may purchase tickets at the box office or online at www.kmlt. org. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time are subject to release for purchase by others seeking tickets.

Season members may make reservations by calling the theater at 704-730-9408 and leaving a message or send a request to tickets@kmlt.org.

• Senior Prom: Friday, May 5, 7-9pm. Cost is $3. Proceeds go to our Pet Food Pantry. Call to RSVP.

• Technology by Trey Ross with Mauney Memorial Library: Monday, May 8, 10-11am. Learn about important concepts for your smart phone and devices.

• Scam Jam and Shred-aThon Day: Tuesday, May 9, 9am-12pm. We will have speakers all morning, and the first 100 attendees will receive a special goodie bag. A shred truck will be onsite from 8:30-12:30. The Kings Mountain Police will also be here collecting old medications.

• Bingo Special Occasion Parties: May 11-Mother’s Day, June 15-Father’s Day, Thursdays, 10-10:30am before Bingo.

• Basic Computer Classes by Beth McDaniel and Cleveland Community College: Mondays and Wednesdays, May 15 through June 26, 10am-12pm.

• Wreath Making Class by Linda Carpenter: Tuesday, May 16, 1:00-2:00pm. Come to the Center to sign up. Cost is $2.

• Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser

for the Alzheimer’s Association: Friday, May 19, 9am-2pm. Please come by the center to get a pledge card and sign up to rock.

• Oil Painting Class by Suzzette Profit: Wednesday, May 24, 9am-3pm. Cost is $30. Supplies not included. Supply list will be provided.

• Living Healthy for Brain and Body by the Alzheimer’s Association: Tuesday, May 30, 10:00-11:00am. Call to RSVP.

Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center

• Ceramics: Mondays, 9:3010:30am.

• Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45am. (Online via Facebook) No chat on Monday, May 29.

• Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am. Suggested donation of $1 per class for nonYMCA members.

• Quilting: Mondays, 12:303pm.

• Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 1-3pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3pm.

• Intermediate Line Dance (Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30am.

• Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays, 11:30-12:30pm.

• Clogging: Mondays, 3:304:30pm & Thursdays, 12:301:30pm.

• Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:3010:30am.

• Veterans Meeting: 1st Tuesdays, 9-10am.

• Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11am.

• REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11am-12pm.

• Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesdays, 10-11am.

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Members of the Methodist Church recognize Mr. Patterson as a loyal and faithful supporter. For a number of years, he has served as Steward and Trustee, and he is enthusiastic about the growth’ and

• Chair Volleyball: Tuesdays, 1-3pm and Fridays, 122pm.

• Dutch Lunch Bunch: 2nd Wednesdays. May 3-Big Dave’s Seafood in Forest City; June 13-Hamrick’s and Longhorn Steakhouse in Gastonia. Please sign up at the Front Desk and pay $1 bus fee.

• Jewelry Class I: Wednesdays, 10-11am.

• Jewelry Class II: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1-2pm.

• Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3pm.

• Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 11:45-12:45pm. (Fee required)

• Blood Pressure Clinic: 1st Wednesdays, 10-11:30am.

• Food Giveaway: 3rd Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Please call to sign up each month.

• Online Book Club: 4th Wednesdays, 4pm via Zoom. Please call Mauney Memorial Library to join.

• Leaving a Legacy: 1st Thursdays, 11am-1:30pm.

• Bridge: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1-4pm.

• Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30am.

• Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am.

• Bingo: Thursdays, 10:3011:15am.

• Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10am.

• Chorus: Fridays, 10-11am.

• Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11am-12pm. Call to sign up by Thursday at Noon. Cost is $3.

• WII Bowling League: Fridays, 12-1pm.

• Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 1:30-2:30pm.

• Shred Truck: Bring your items to be shredded at any time the center is open and put them in the locked bin in the lobby.

development of the Sunday School.

Mr. Patterson was married to Miss Fairy Lillian Long, and to them have been born four girls, Madge. Thelma, Dorothy, and Fairy Grace. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and Fairy Grace now live in their home at 108 Gaston Street.

The Invitation

Johnny Lee, the American country music singer has a song called Lookin’ for Love” with the following lyrics:

“I was lookin’ for love in all the wrong places

Lookin’ for love in too many faces

I was alone then, no love in sight

I did everything I could to get me through the night”

It’s human nature to need and desire love. Many of us may even admit that we have searched for love, acceptance, or affirmation in the “wrong places” and came up empty and bankrupt. Fortunately, a better option is available to all. There’s someone who wants to lavish their love on each one of us - The Creator of the heavens and the earth. The One who made us in his image and after his likeness, is

the very essence of love. I John 4:16 states, “ So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in

It’s hard to wrap our minds around this supernatural, lavish love, because we are accustomed to receiving and giving imperfect, conditional love. But the Lord looks beyond our faults and loves us for who we truly are. He reveals this perfect love towards us through the sacrificial life and death of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8

states, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.“

Invitation to Intimacy

The nature of the love of God is to draw us into a close relationship with him. It’s not enough to have a mental acknowledgement of his existence, but he invites us to open the doors of our hearts to him. Through faith in Jesus Christ and a surrendered heart, acceptance of the invitation takes us into a realm of intimacy with God that becomes experiential encounters of his exceptional love and presence. As we daily come to him and abide in him, he continually transforms our character to become more Christlike. He heals the wounds of our soul. Most importantly, he fills the void in our lives and makes us whole in a way that nothing or no one else can. In Revelation 3:20 Jesus states, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.

If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”

Will you accept the invitation to be lavished by the love of God in Christ Jesus - Today and Everyday?

LET’S PRAY – “Father God, what an honor it is to be loved by you. Your love is astounding, yet it is more real than the air we breathe. I ask that you give us a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of you. Help us to grasp how wide and long and high and deep the love of Christ is. May we know this love that surpasses knowledge and be filled with all the fullness of you, O God in the name of Jesus. Amen.”

Danyale Patterson would love to hear from you! Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

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Kings Mountain Area Church 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

First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

Ebenezer

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

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310

David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Ch. Rd. 704-739-4555

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367

Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266

Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011

Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212

Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000

Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714

Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516

Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

Kings Mtn.Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496

Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com

Lighthouse Ministries 1908 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

Sincox family gathers to celebrate three birthdays

By Loretta Cozart

On Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m., Dr. Frank Sincox with his two children, Doug, and Kathy, gathered at First Presbyterian Church to celebrate their three birthdays.

Friends and family convened upon the church’s Recreation Building with cards, gifts, and well-wishes, taking turns to congratulate Dr. Sincox on his upcoming birthday, May 11. This year, he will celebrate his 91st birthday. Son Doug just turned 64, and daughter Kathy will be 62 this week.

The recreation center was decorated by friends with flowers, balloons, and custom banners in celebration of their birthdays. The family donned special t-shirts, custom made for each, and they posed for photos.

The U.S. Marines in attendance presented Dr. Frank Sincox a special plaque for his support of their organization over his many years in the community.

Arnold Clayton, of The Griggs, formally known as The Grigg Family Gospel Bluegrass Band, led the group

in singing the Happy Birthday Song.

Afterward, Dr. Sincox thanked everyone in attendance for coming to celebrate their birthdays and for their friendship over the last 60 years. He then cut the cake

and invited everyone to eat.

Arnold Clayton played Dueling Banjos at Dr. Simcox’s request, and he accompanied Dr. Sincox playing guitar and performing various songs to round out the party.

Student art competition award winners announced

The Arts Council welcomed children and families to the opening reception for the Annual Student Art Competition on April 20. It’s always exciting to have student artwork in our gallery! Every year we are amazed at the wonderful talent of the young artists in our county. Congratulations to all the student artists.

Thank you for your time,

talent, and creativity to bring us an outstanding student art show.

Eleven Kings Mountain students were recognized: Khobran Hetland, 12th grade, Honorable MentionDrawing; Brody Martin, 11th grade, 3rd Place - Print Making; Andrew Fussel, 11th grade, Honorable Mention - Print Making; Kinley Putnam, 10th grade, 2nd Place – Mixed Media; Lisa Welborn, 11th grade, Honorable Mention – Mixed Media; Chloe Thrower, 8th grade,

3rd Place – Drawing; Kadence Rockhold, 8th grade, 1st Place – Print Making; Samiyah Dunnah, 8th grade, 3rd Place – Print Making; Jonatan Castillo Sanchez, 7th grade, 1st Place – 3-D; Alana McDaniel, 7th grade, 2nd Place – 3-D; and Addie Riviere, 7th grade, 1st Place – UpCycled – Recycled.

“We thank the teachers for their dedication and helping their students see the importance of art,” commented Shearra Miller, President of the Cleveland County Arts Council. “The students have done a wonderful job again this year. Their creativity, skill and dedication continue to amaze and inspire us.”

Students in grades kindergarten through 12th who live in Cleveland County were eligible to enter the exhibit and competition. The artwork will remain on exhibit at the Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., through May 13. The Arts Council is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 4:00 and Saturday 10:00 – 2:00.

The recipient of the Best of Show award was Katence Tallent, a 12th grader at Burns High School for her untitled Upcycled/Recycled piece. The other winners are listed below. The judge this year was Lacey Dellinger, Art Teacher at Cherryville High School.

Awards are given to high school students in the categories of painting, drawing, print making, photography, new media, mixed media, 3 dimensional, and upcycled/ recycled. Middle school stu-

YUM YUM’S CHESS COOKIES

Helen Lockamy

1 box yellow cake mix

1 egg

1 stick margarine

1 cup chopped nuts

Mix by hand and press into glass baking dish.

1 box confectioner’s sugar

2 eggs

8 oz. cream cheese

1 ½ tsp. vanilla

Mix well with electric mixer. Pour over cake batter and bake 46-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

FRESH STRAWBERRY

PIE

Judy Norfolk

1 cup sugar

4 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup water

dents compete in the categories of painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, 3 dimensional and upcycled/recycled. Cleveland County

1 pt. fresh strawberries

1 tsp. red food coloring

Mix first 4 ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Add food coloring and strawberries, sliced. Pour into baked pie shell and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with Cool Whip on top.

HURRY UP

CREAM PIES

Barbara Falls

1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk

1 med. can crush pineapple

1 small jar Maraschino

cherries

3-4 regular pie crust or

2 deep dishes

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 small pkg. chopped pecans

Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher also selected several pieces as winners to be recognized at a future Board of Education meeting.

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes” by the American Legion Auxiliary of North Carolina.)

1 large container Cool Whip Mix milk and lemon juice

Chop cherries Add pineapple, cherries, and pecans to milk mixture. Fold in Cool Whip. Pour into pie shells. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE PIE

Jenny Dowdy

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

¼ cup evaporated milk

2 Tbsp. cocoa

1 tsp. vanilla

9-inch unbaked pie shell Mix sugar and cocoa together, beat eggs and add to sugar and cocoa. Add vanilla, then stir in milk. Place in 9-inch unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until done.

Photographs of the pieces of art are on our website, www.ccartscouncil.org and https://www. facebook.com/ClevelandCountyArtsCouncil

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Make Mother’s Day special

Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways.

Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas.

• Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favorite morning treats.

• Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the flick and share her favorite film with you.

• Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

• Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family.

• Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history.

• Give her a locket with

duplicate you can wear containing her photo.

• Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo.

• Treat mom to a day off from her chores. Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family.

• Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour.

• Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.

• Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them.

• Compile a playlist of

songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone.

• Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared.

• Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom.

• Tackle a task that she may not want to do herself, such as washing the exterior of her car and vacuuming the interior.

Mother’s Day gift ideas should come from the heart and can show mothers near and far how much they are appreciated and loved.

Crafts lead the way for Mother’s Day gifts

Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely need some help from an adult.

Youngsters may not be able to take charge of Mother’s Day festivities alone, but they certainly have the energy and enthusiasm to chip in. Handmade craft gifts are a thoughtful way for young kids to show their love for Mom. Here are a few ideas that can occupy even the youngest of hands.

Handprint butterfly photo card

All that is necessary for this craft is a printed photograph of the child’s face, paper, scissors, glue, and finger paints. The child should dip hands into the

paint and make four handprints on paper in some preferred colors. When dry, cut around the perimeter of the handprints. These will serve as the “wings” of the butterfly. Glue the picture of the child’s face in the middle of a piece of paper or card stock. Draw a butterfly body underneath it (or print out a stock image to use). Draw antennae sticking out of the child’s head and attach the handprints around the head and butterfly body to make the wings.

Heartfelt masterpiece

Children can draw and color all over a large sheet of construction paper or another durable paper. An adult can then use another sheet of paper to make a frame mat of sorts, cutting out a heart shape from the middle. Both pieces of paper are then trimmed to the dimensions of a photo frame. The artwork is placed first and then the heart matting on top so

that the artwork will show through the heart shape. Frame everything together for a lasting memento.

Fuzzy flowers

Kids can make Mom a bouquet of flowers that will never wilt. Print a photo of the child’s face and attach it to a piece of circular card stock that is roughly six inches in diameter. Have the child paint a popsicle stick green, and then attach that to the back of the round card stock. The child then glues small fuzzy pom poms to the card stock surrounding the picture to make a flower. If desired, attach a magnet to the back of the flower so it can be secured to the refrigerator.

Crafts are a great gift option for young children looking to give something special to Mom on Mother’s Day.

36th KM Hall of Fame Saturday at Central Methodist Church

The 36th annual Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony will be held Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church Christian Activity Center.

Tickets are on sale at Paul Ingram’s Barber Shop downtown and will also be available at the door on the night of the ceremony.

Inductees include Miles Boyd, Chris Henson, Alex Goff, Cedric Thompson, Tim Hines and Suzette Feemster.

Boyd was one of the best athletes to come out of the Kings Mountain area,

excelling in football and basketball at Compact High School in the early sixties. His coach in both sports was the late John Blalock who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.

Boyd scored 1,289 points during his Compact career and was the first quarterback in Compact High football history. He was MVP in basketball and football his senior year of 1964.

Chris Henson is probably the only athlete in KMHS history to make All-Conference in four sports during the same season. In the late 1980s

he starred in cross country, soccer, wrestling and baseball and was the Southwestern Conference MVP in both cross country and wrestling. He held the wrestling record for most wins in a season for several years. He went on to play baseball at Wingate University where he was a three-year starter and later coached at UNC Pembroke and East Tennessee State universities.

Alex Goff was a golf star in high school and college and continues to compete in tournaments in several states. He was Conference Player of the

Year all four years at Kings Mountain High School. He was the 3A Western champion in 2015 and NCHSAA tournament runner-up in 2018 with a season average of 68.5 strokes per match. He played four years at the University of Kentucky where he had 12 top 20 finishes in conference play and a career stroke average of 72.4. He was All-Southeastern Conference Academic all four years at UK.

Cedric Thompson was an outstanding and very versatile football player in high school and college. At KMHS, he established records for most receiv-

ing yards (963) in 2010. In 2011, he was the Conference Player of the Year and played in the East-West All-Star game. He was also All-Conference in basketball. He played football at East Carolina University.

Tim Hines, one of Thompson’s teammates at KMHS, was also a star in numerous sports. In 2010 he was the first Mountaineer receiver to record over 1,000 yards in a single season. In track, he was a member of the KMHS 2010 state champion 800 meter relay team and was All-Conference and team MVP. He went on to play

football at Davidson College where he was the Wildcats’ #1 receiver for two seasons. Suzette Feemster-Williams was KM High’s 1991 Athlete of the Year. She was also a three-sport star. She was a two-time All-Conference and team MVP in basketball. Her 21-point, nine rebound average earned her a spot on the All-Piedmont team. She was a three-year volleyball star and was All-Conference and team MVP. She earned a volleyball scholarship to NC Central University where she was a four-year AllCIAA selection.

Cramer’s Brittain no-hits KM nine

Rain was the big winner in Big South 3A Conference baseball last week but Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers did manage to get in one game on Tuesday before all the wet stuff began falling.

The Mountaineers, who entered the last two weeks undefeated in the conference, finished in third place after dropping their third straight loss to the Stuart Cramer Storm on Tuesday.

And, it was a Storm as their pitcher Nate Brittain shutout the Mountaineers 1-0 with a no-hitter. He faced only 23 batters and struck out 15 of them.

Zane Brockman took the loss for the Mountain-

eers despite giving up just four hits and striking out eight. Brockman was the only KM batter that Brittain didn’t strike out.

The Cramer defense committed only one error as the Storm went over the .500 mark for the BSC season with a 6-5 record. Kings Mountain dropped to 8-3 in the BSC and in third place behind Crest (10-1) and South Point (9-2).

Cramer was scheduled to visit Kings Mountain Monday night and the Mountaineers were slated to go to Crest last night. Crest will come to KM’s Lancaster Field Friday for the final game of the regular season.

KMHS senior Eli Osborne signs to continue his basketball career at Methodist University. He is pictured in front row with his parents Jennifer and Kevin Osborne. Back, left to right, KMHS assistant principal Tandra Ramsey, athletic director Matt Bridges, Ruby Osborne and Coach Andrew Fann.

Photos by Gary Smart

KMHS basketball player Priest Wilson signs to continue his athletic career and education at St. Andrews University. He is pictured in front with his father Brian Wilson and mother Angel Wilson. Back, KMHS assistant principal Tandra Ramsey, Coach Andrew Fann and AD Matt Bridges.

KM Middle School tennis ends season with 6-3 mark

Kings Mountain Middle School’s tennis team finished its second season under Coach Ed Guy with a record of 6-3.

The last two matches with Crest were very close with Crest winning by narrow margins.

Coach Guy said he is pleased with the progress of the team and especially with the younger players. With all but one starter return, the Patriots look to a successful future.

Coach Guy is planning to visit the fifth grade students soon to present and develop an interest in the KMMS program.

Seanna Simon and

Dominic Allen both had hard fought matches at the 1-2 positions, losing by identical 9-7 scores.

“These players always play the top players on the opposing team and have worked hard to support the team’s play,” Coach Guy said. “They also combined to win another close doubles match by a score of 9-7. After losing their singles matches, they demonstrated a good fight to win this match.”

Cindy Tipton and Marquise Thomas gave a good effort during the season but lost their final matches 8-0 and 8-4. They lost the doubles match by a score

of 8-2.

Camden Morris and Landon Webster both played well with Morris winning 9-8 in a tie-breaker and Webster winning 8-4. They dropped their doubles match 8-1.

Coach Guy said he will start his summer tennis program the week of June 10. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12 noon. There is no charge but parents are expected to bring four cans of Penn extra duty tennis balls for the summer.

There will be two separate sessions with beginners meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays and experienced players meeting

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on Tuesday and Thursday. The clinic will continue until the end of July.

“Vacations and other summer activities will be excused so participants can enjoy all activities,” Guy said.

Tennis shoes, shorts, skirts and hats will be worn and be tennis appropriate, Guy noted. A towel, water bottle and tennis racquet are needed. If a student does not have a tennis racquet loan ers will be available. The clinic is for intermediate students through 10th grade. For more information contact Coach Guy at eguy@ carolina.rr.com or text 704473-3608.

Yetis Sweep Catawba Valley

The Cleveland Community College baseball team swept their final Region 10 series versus Catawba Valley Community College this weekend at Yeti Athletics Park. CCC won both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader 10-2 and 6-3 to win the series. Game three on Sunday was canceled due to the weather.

In game one, starter Jamisen Eichacker would pitch six innings and strike out nine Red Hawks en route to his 10th win on the season. Jeb Shuler would close out the 7th inning in a game decided by run rule.

Micajah Wall had three hits, Alex Khan drove in three runs, Kael Snethen stole three bases and Tyler Casciato scored three runs.

Yeti Softball makes history

The Cleveland Community College softball team swept their Region 10 threegame playoff series at Pitt Community College on Thursday. The Yetis won both ends of the doubleheader 7-1, and 4-1 to end the series early. Game one marked the first-ever tournament win in CCC softball history, and the game two win marked the first tournament playoff series win in the program’s history.

Trinity Hatchel would also have four hits and a homerun while driving in four runs. In game two, Haynes would double and drive in a run. Kaylen Cales, Brianna Frye, and Hayle Eubanks would all have RBI’s for the Yetis.

In game two, starter Kyle Murphy would go 3.2 innings and strike out seven batters. Denis Drinkwalter pitched 2.1 innings and was credited with the win.

Boone Cartee closed out the final inning for the save.

Ben Hemphill homered and tripled and Snethen drove in two and added a stolen base.

“Closing out the season with a series win against CVCC is big,” said Head Coach John Grigg. “We finished the season strong, which is what you want heading into the tournament.”

With his 10th win, Eichacker finishes the regular season tied for first among all NJCAA Division II pitchers for wins. With

Hospice Cleveland County announces new name, VIA Health Partners

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), and Hospice Cleveland County, announce their official name change to VIA Health Partners to reflect their expanding mission and continued focus on delivering a unique brand of exceptional care.

Over the past 45 years, HPCCR has grown organically and through mergers and regional startup operations, serving 32 counties throughout North and South Carolina. HPCCR has always been proud to include Hospice Cleveland County as a part of the HPCCR family.

“After considerable research and deliberation, our leadership and board made the decision to move forward with the name VIA Health Partners, a name that represents both what we do and how we do it,” said President and CEO, Peter Brunnick.

“The word VIA, by definition, means traveling through enroute to a destination, much like we do when we walk our final journey with our patients and families. The phrase Health Partners also reflects what we do in the health-care continuum. Whether we are working with a healthcare system, physicians’ practice, skilled nursing or assisted living community,

our goal is to be a value add to their mission and service to patients.”

VIA Health Partners will remain an independent community-based nonprofit organization committed to serving all citizens in the communities where they are located, regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity.

VIA Health Partners began as Hospice at Charlotte, the state’s first hospice, in 1978 and then operated under the name Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR) for decades before its name change to VIA Health Partners in 2023.

Today VIA Health Partners serves 3,500 patients each day for hospice and palliative care services. Our service area encompasses 14 counties in North Carolina--Burke, Catawba, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rutherford, Stanly, and Union. Its service area in South Carolina includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union, and York counties.

his 40th stolen base on the season, Snethen finishes the regular season in third place in the NJCAA Division II standings for stolen bases. The Yetis travel to Morehead City as the #2 seed from the West Divi-

sion and will face the #3 seed from the East Division, Pitt Community College. The teams will play Thursday, 4 p.m. at Big Rock Stadium on opening day of the Region 10 DII baseball tournament.

Brooke Dover pitched all 14 innings over both games, striking out eight Bulldog batters and giving up only two runs and six total hits in the victories. In game one Mallory Haynes would have four hits, including a home run and four runs scored.

“Brooke pitched two outstanding games and we had key hits to get the wins,” said Head Coach Ronald Beaver. “Our first goal was to make the playoffs and our second goal was to advance. Now we’re on to the final round of the tournament.” The Yetis move on to the double-elimination tournament to be hosted by Louisburg College next weekend. CCC will open-play against Louisburg next Friday.

KMHS students answer the call for help

Students raised $1,214.34 during their second Annual Kings Mountain High School

Current Events fundraiser benefiting Ukraine and earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria.

Fundraising surpassed the goal of $1,000 thanks to generous donations from the student body, faculty, staff, and substitute teacher Mr. Lockhart and his congregation at Ellis Chapel.

The project was spear-

headed by Current Events, an elective class taught by Sharon Lease. The Student Participation Organization and Math Club helped raise the money.

Students sacrificed their lunchtime to raise money for the fundraiser. In return, they were rewarded with pajama day and hat day, which grew increasingly popular. All money will be sent to Samaritan’s Purse in Charlotte, NC.

Top high school welders compete

On Friday, April 28, 2023, Cleveland Community College held its second annual welding competition.

The competition featured the top four welders from Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain and Shelby high schools. This year’s group of competitors included four female students and one hearing-impaired student. Competitors were given specifications to perform specific types of welds and had 2-1/2 hours to complete the challenge.

Judges Curtis Rippy from Maco, Inc. and Corey Dubesko from IMA examined each competitor’s welds. Using a set of criteria based on industry standards, they selected the top welder from each school and the top three overall winners.

The overall winners were: first-place Jackson Pence, second-place Madison Lemmons and thirdplace MacKenzie Canipe.

First and second place each received a prize pack with a large tool bag, welding helmet and weld-

ing gloves; the third-place winner received a helmet and gloves. These prizes and lunch were provided by the event sponsor AndyOxy. In addition to the prize pack, the first-place winner was presented with a hand-crafted belt buckle made by CCC instructor Michael Beatty.

The top competitors from each school were: Burns: MacKenzie Canipe, Crest- Jackson Pence; Kings Mountain: Adam Harrelson, and Shelby- Jaydan Tate. They received a $750 scholarship to attend CCC’s welding program.

The scholarship for the top Crest winner was provided by the Michael David Scott Parsons Endowed Scholarship fund. Established by Parsons’ family and friends in his memory, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in any vocational diploma program, with preference given to students in the welding program and students demonstrating financial need.

The scholarship for Shelby’s top finisher was provided by The Gabe DiBruno Memorial Welding Scholarship. This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Gabe DiBruno, who was the top finisher from Shelby High School in last year’s competition. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Shelby High School welding student.

All sixteen competitors received a welding helmet provided by Cleveland County Schools.

Competitors from each high school were:

Burns: MacKenzie Canipe, Audrianna Clemmer, Drake Freeman, Bo Westbrook

Crest: Dillon Kirby, Madison Lemmons, Jackson Pence, Drew Theis

Kings Mountain: Canyon Evans, Justice Fussell, Adam Harrelson, Brianna Harrelson Shelby: Justin Franklin, Tucker Ive, Dan Martinez, Jaydan Tate .

Gardner-Webb Spring Commencement programs on May 4-5 will recognize over 500 graduates

Former N.C. Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker is Speaker for All University Programsw on Thursday, May 4 College and School Recognition Events Held on Friday, May 5

Gardner-Webb University academic officials are pleased to announce over 500 students will receive degrees during spring commencement exercises held on May 4 and 5. Students will earn associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a variety of university programs.

The All University Commencement on May 4 will be held at 7 p.m. in Spangler Stadium. The program will include speeches from Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William M. Downs and President of the Student Government Association, Blake Elizalde. Greetings will be offered by Board of Trustees Chair Gary Smith.

The commencement speaker is former N.C. Secretary of Commerce, Sharon Decker, who now serves as the president of Carolina Operations at Tryon Equestrian Partners in Mill Spring, N.C. She

started her career at Duke Energy Corp. in 1979, and during her 17 years there, Decker made history by becoming the company’s youngest and first female vice president. Decker came to Tryon in 2015 as chief operating officer and vice president and was named president in 2020.

Prior to Tryon, Decker was appointed Secretary of Commerce by Gov. Pat McCrory and served in that capacity for two years.

Decker and her husband, Bob, have a long history with Gardner-Webb. He is a 1975 alumnus, and she has studied in the School of Divinity. Her father-in-law, the late Robert Decker, was recognized as a GWU professor emeritus of music.

During the ceremony, awards will be presented to recognize students’ achievements: the Gardner-Webb Online Scholastic Award, Senior Scholastic Achievement Award, and the Most Outstanding Graduate Awards. Doctoral graduates will receive their hoods. After the program, the celebration will continue with a fireworks display.

On May 5, College and

School Recognition events will be held at various locations around campus. Closed Captioning will be provided for every ceremony.

The schedule follows:

• College of Business –9 a.m., Spangler Stadium.*

• College of Health Sciences – 9 a.m., Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.

• School of Divinity –10 a.m., Dover Chapel

• College of Arts & Sciences – 10:30 a.m., Spangler Stadium.*

• College of Education – 10:30 a.m., Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.

*rain plan location –Tucker Student Center.

The University encourages attendees to use the hashtag “#GWUGrad23” for social media posts including photos, tweets, and Facebook status updates. The commencement ceremonies will be live streamed on The University Facebook page and YouTube channel.

In the event of inclement weather for Thursday night’s event, the ceremony will move to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Watch official university social channels for any updates.

L-R: Dr. Jason Hurst, CCC President; Adam Harrelson, top competitor from Kings Mountain; KM instructors: Erik Price and Kevin Owenby and CCC Vice President Tony Fogleman. Photos provided

Kings Mountain competitors pictured front row L-R: Justice Fussell, Brianna Harrelson, Adam Harrelson and Canyon Evans. Back L-R: Instructors: Erik Price and Kevin Owenby.

Students in Current Events chose to raise funds for Ukraine and Syria and Turkey for 2nd Annual Kings Mountain High School Current Events fundraiser.

Photo by KMHS

Catawba Two Kings Casino donates

125 hams to local food pantries

Catawba Two Kings Casino earlier this month donated 125 large hams, about $3,000 worth, to two local food pantries in Cleveland County for distribution to residents in need.

The casino donated 75 hams to the Washington Outreach Ministry, the largest emergency food pantry in the county, and 50 hams to Shepherd’s Table through the Episcopal Church of the

GCP Fugitive Apprehension and Suspect Tracking Team

Gaston County Police Department announces the formation of a unit specifically designed to track and apprehend Gaston County’s most wanted fugitives.

The Gaston County Fugitive Apprehension and Suspect Tracking (FAST) team is tasked with capturing suspects with warrants related to crimes of violence, drug trafficking, and recidivist offenders. The FAST team will work with Gaston County Police Investigative Units, as well as with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to ensure the

safety and security of all Gaston County citizens. Assignment to the team is considered a collateral duty assignment, which will not require any additional officers. The FAST team will initially consist of nine County Police officers and will be led by Sergeant M.R. Harris. Sgt. Harris recently completed a 3-year tour as a Task Force Officer with the United States Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force where he specialized in high-level fugitive investigations.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Dwight Edwin Cook a/k/a Dwight Cook of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of July, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 20th day of April, 2023.

Anita Cook Weaver 1616 New House Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

Attorney Martha Wallace King Law Offices, PC 209 S, Dekalb St. Shelby, NC 28150

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Redeemer for its distribution.

“Catawba Two Kings Casino has become a part of the Cleveland County community, and we are committed to supporting organizations that are

helping local residents in many ways, including ensuring those in need are getting quality meals,” said Kathy George, president of the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority.

Two firefighters complete breathing equipment school training

On March 17, two members of King Mountain Fire Department, firefighters Levi Keever and Chris Cook, graduated from North Carolina Breathing Equipment Firefighter Survival School at Gaston College.

“Kings Mountain Fire (Department) is proud to employ these talented,

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 5th of April 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Peggy Joyce Gantt (23 E 314), 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 Mary Cynthia Walker, Administratrix c/o A. Susan Biggers,Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before July 19, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Mary Cynthia Walker

Administratrix of the Estate of Peggy Joyce Gantt c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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driven individuals who strive to better themselves through outstanding training. We are thankful to partner with Gaston College and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal staff by attending every NC Breathing Equipment School,” the department shared in a statement.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

File No. 23 E 141

In the Matter of the Estate of: RALPH LAWRENCE, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 8th day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Ralph Lawrence, 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 Executrix on or before the 27th day of July 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 26th day of April, 2023.

Alice Villaflor 239 Kadesh Church Road Lawndale, NC 28090

Nichole B. Greene GREENE LAW OFFICES, PLLC 806 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150

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Team members from Catawba Two Kings Casino add hams donated by the casino to boxes of food for distribution earlier this month to residents in need by Shepherd’s Table through the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and by Washington Outreach Ministry. Pictured L-R: Laura Clary, Shane King, Jennifer Elberson and Amy Bartlett. Photo provided

KMFD firefighters Levi Keever and Chris Cook graduated NCBSE school.

Photo by KMFD

H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center shared that Kings Mountain resident Eddie Anderson recently won 14 medals at the Cleveland County Senior Games, including 5 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Eddie has been participating in the Senior Games for several years and has won multiple medals in a variety of categories. Photo by Lynn Lail

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office joined Cleveland County DSS for the Annual Sound the Alarm Event on April 25 in front of the DSS Auditorium. This was a time to sound the alarm for child abuse prevention. Local law enforcement and other first responders participated in sounding their alarms as well.

Photo by CCSO

Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast May 8

By Loretta Cozart

Cleveland County Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast is Monday, May 8, from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the LeGrand Center at 1800 E Marion Street in Shelby, featuring Speaker of the House Tim Moore,

LEGAL NOTICE

JACK DAVID BROWN,

Having qualified on the 21st day of April, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JACK DAVID BROWN, 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 Executrix on or before the 4th day of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2023.

Paula M. Brown, Ex. 2407 Cobb 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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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

JAMES DEAN CAUSBY, SR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 20th day of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of James Dean Causby, Sr., 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 27th day of July, 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 26th day of April, 2023.

James Dean Causby, Jr.

1664 Fallston Road Shelby, NC 28150

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

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:

BETTY RUTH UPCHURCH ROARK, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 11th day of April, 2023 as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Betty Ruth Upchurch Roark, 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 Co-Administrators on or before the 27th day of July, 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 26th day of April, 2023.

Holly Roark York, Co-Admin.

1212 Marys Grove Road Cherryville, NC 28021

William Lawrence Roark, III

104 John Goforth 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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Senator Ted Alexander, and Representative Kelly Hastings. The annual program gives elected state offi-

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Renn Avery Long of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of July, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 20th day of April, 2023.

Personal Representative:

Lauren Ivie Dixon

1753 S. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC 28152

Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: Martha Wallace, Attorney KING LAW OFFICES, PC 209 S. Dekalb St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (4/26, 5/03, 10 & 17/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of April, 2023 as Co-Executors of the Estate of DONALD RIPPY; AKA, DONALD LEE RIPPY, 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, David N. Rippy, Co-Executor and/or Robert D. Rippy CoExecutor on or before the 26th of July, 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 26th day of April, 2023.

David N. Rippy, Co-Executor

Estate of Donald Rippy; aka, Donald Lee Rippy 8908 Langwood Dr., Apt. 103. Raleigh, NC 27613

And/or

Robert D. Rippy, Co-Executor

Estate of Donald Rippy; aka, Donald Lee Rippy 1203 Gidney St Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 14th of April, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of CAROL ANN EMERSON, 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, Carolyn Marie Emerson, Executrix on or before the 26th of July, 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 26th day of April, 2023.

Carolyn Marie Emerson, Executrix

Estate of Carol Ann Emerson 324 Martin St. Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151 KMH (4/26, 5/03, 10 & 17/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Having qualified on 3rd of April 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Marilyn Guynetha D. Warren (22 E 459) 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 Marilyn Felicia Falls, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before July 19, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Marilyn Felicia Falls

Executrix of the Estate of Marilyn Guynetha D. Warren c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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cials an opportunity to share the work they are doing with their constituents at the county level. Regional projects, county

funding, and legislative issues impacting the county are topics often covered during the event. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce at 704487-8521.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of NANCY L. BOWLES, 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, G. Bryon Gragg, Jr., Executor on or before the 3rd of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2023.

G. Bryon Gragg, Jr., Executor

Estate of Nancy L. Bowles 9 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (5/03, 10, 17 & 24/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of April, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of WILLIAM GLENN DAVES, 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, Melissa Ware, Administratrix on or before the 26th of July, 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 26th day of April, 2023.

Melissa Ware, Administratrix Estate of William Glenn Daves 3124 McKinney Rd. Shelby, NC 28152

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 4th of April, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of ROGER WAYNE TURNER, 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, Mitchell Wayne Turner, Executor on or before the 26th of July, 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 26th day of April, 2023.

Mitchell Wayne Turner, Executor

Estate of Roger Wayne Turner 611 Elam Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of January, 2023 as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of HAL PALMER CLARK, 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, Timothy Clark, Ancillary Executor on or before the 12th of July, 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 12th day of April, 2023.

Timothy Clark, Ancillary Executor Estate of Hal Palmer Clark 955 College Ave. Shelby, NC 28152

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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Kings Mountain Police Department recognized Sergeants Paul Alexander and Mike Howard who graduated from North Carolina State University's Law Enforcement Executive Program (LEEP). Pictured L-R: Paul Alexander, Mike Howard, and Chief Childress. Photo by KMPD

Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MOTHER’S DAY VENDOR

CRAFT SHOW. We will have variety of vendors. Stop by and see us at Big Red’s Cafe, 830 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC 10-3, (980) 295-8222 imacowgirl32nc@yahoo.com

EMPLOYMENT

PIANO/ORGAN PLAYER. New Salem Church of Shelby needs piano/organ player 9:30am to 10:30am Sunday mornings for non-denominational church. Play 3 hymns and opening and closing music (chosen by church). For info call James at 704-482-6319 (704) 482-6319 jamesejohnson10@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE SHOP HELPER. Automotive experience needed. 704-445-0970.

HELP WANTED JN Greene

Electrical Contracting is seeking full time electricians and laborers. Experience is preferred but not required. Electrician starting pay $15.00 – $30.00 based on experience. Laborers starting pay $10.50 - $15.00 based on experience. Please contact Joe Greene for more information. (704) 473-6862 joe@jngreeneelectrical.com

LAUNDROMAT ATTEN-

DANT PART TIME 10AM3PM. Keeping the laundromat clean and tidy, including but not limited to mopping floors, cleaning washers and dryers, cleaning tables, cleaning restrooms, and doing wash dry fold for customers who wants this service. The candidate needs to be responsible and require minimum supervision to perform the duties, be prompt, and enjoy working with people. Please apply at www.mountainwashlaundryshelbync.com under “APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT”. mantendra la lavandería limpia y ordenada, lo que incluye, entre otros, trapear pisos, limpiar lavadoras y secadoras, limpiar mesas, limpiar baños y lavar y secar para los clientes que desean este servicio. El candidato debe ser responsable y requerir una supervisión mínima para desempeñar sus funciones, ser rápido y disfrutar trabajando con personas. Favor solicite en www.mountainwashlaundryshelbync.com bajo “SOLICITUD DE EMPLEO”. laundryhelp@carolina.rr.com

ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. Is hiring for Day Program Activity Coordinator. Includes some transport. Mon- Fri- 7am-3pm

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Sat., May 6th, 2023, 8:00am - 12:00pm. A little bit of everything. Furniture, household, clothes, pocketbooks, appliances, pictures, electronics, too much to list. 400-2 Holman Drive, Patton Oaks Division. Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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.

have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341 BUSINESS SERVICES

TIM’S HOME REPAIR. Over 30 years remodeling. Commercial/ Residential, Interior/Exterior, Baths/Kitchens; gut to finish. Also general carpentry, drywall, painting, tile, flooring. 614-4043037.

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for deck repairs and small repairs. Stairs, deck and porch railings, etc. Call Bob 828-476-6058. (828) 476-6058

WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com (704) 419-9016

REASONABLE RATES LAWN

SERVICE. Mowing, trimming, edging. (704) 472-4737

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surge.pwinc.com (704) 284-9292

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICE. Paint Kitchen Cabinets, Stain Decks, Outside Painting. Pre-estimated price. References available. 828-4297511, 828-429-3743. Ask for James.

MARK’S LAWN SERVICE. Reasonable Rates. We go the extra mile for our customers. Call 704-884-1605 or 601-2126941.

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

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.

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

LESSONS

GUITAR AND BASS LESSONS $30/hr. and $15/half hr. Private lessons. Instructor is Orlan Biggers @Unbeatable Music Lessons in Shelby, North Carolina. (704) 300-3670. All ages, young or old are welcome. Accepting beginner to advanced experience levels. Willing to teach all genres of music. Acoustic or electric guitar and basses. (704) 300-3670 orlanbiggersmusic@gmail.com

AUCTIONS

PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE, 12PM, May 12th, 2023 at Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby, NC. Contents of

#71 Byers, #57 Hopper for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@ gmail.com CHERRYVILLE MINI

ALLIS CHALMER TRACTOR. Sold new locally in Forest City. $2200 or best offer. 828-429-4430.

WANT TO BUY

3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Fri., May 5th & Sat., May 6th, 9 AM-3 PM. Refrigerator, trampoline, furniture, household items and etc.. 250 Caveny Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

3 FAMILY YARD SALE Saturday, May 6 from 7:30AMNOON. Lots of kitchen items, decorations, toys, clothes, shoes. 168 Westmore Drive, Ellenboro, NC 28040 SALE DAILY THROUGH MAY

5. 9am-3:30pm. Clothes, microwave, Chrystal, shoes, kitchen items. Harmony Hills Apartments office. 375 Harmon Street, Forest City, NC 28043

BIG 2-DAY YARD SALE.

Friday-Saturday, May 5-6; 8am-until. Lots of household items & more. 359 Gunns Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040 FOR SALE

15’X30’X54” OVAL ABOVE GROUND POOL. Complete with pump, filter and Skimmer. 1 left. $5,900. KM Pools, 704739-1000

HONEYBEES/GOING OUT OF BUSINESS HONEYBEES IN BOXES $250 ea. — SUPPLIES ALSO AVAILABLE AT REDUCED PRICING - CALL FOR DETAILS (704) 692-5800 jdavis361@carolina.rr.com

TOTAL GYM EXERCISE MACHINE $200. Like new. 704925-7478.

KNIVES, BOTTLE OPENERS, AMETHYST ROCKS, old 7up and coca cola glasses. Call 573-544-5806. Located in Polkville, NC.

CUB CADET 1554. Mower runs, deck needs work. $200. Also 2002 Chevy Blazer $2000. 980-341-9491.

REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE.

Large stainless steel 4-door Samsung Refrigerator. $350. Excellent condition. 704-4736587

TZORA LIGHT MOBILITY SCOOTER Key Features: With no connectors or latches to open or close. The Lexis Light can be easily placed in the back of a car, on a bus, or checked into a plane. The Lexis Classic travels anywhere. Heaviest piece is 29 pounds and a 250 weight capacity. Used only 1 day. Can be folded or taken apart. Retails for $2298.00 on sale for $1699.00. My price $825.00 (704) 473-4467 jcooke003@ carolina.rr.com

WINSTON CIGARETTES ELECTRIC CLOCK Call or text : (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS at Cleveland Memorial Park. $1000/ea. 828-755-1578.

WHITE COKE TABLE. Round, fair condition, 2 red metal folding Coke chairs, excellent condition and 2 Coke round pillows. $150 OBO. 704-769-4091

2405 PRESSURE WASHER $200. Honda generator $50. Also Bees for sale. 828-2450956.

TRUMP 2024 GEAR Visit www.TRUMPShops.com to get your TRUMP 2024 gear. Many options available. NC4Ever@USA.com

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES Refrigerators, washers, dyers and stoves. 704-477-4766. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

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

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

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

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

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

FARM & GARDEN

SHOPRIDER STREAMER $645 Slightly used good mobility chair, 250 lb limit,, delivered, charger, warranty. Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

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

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-6006996 (980) 295-5568

NEW CAR SHED FOR THE NEW YEAR! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

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

NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN” No Credit Check!

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with lids. I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

LOCALLY DESIGNED NAME GIFTS Visit www. nc4ever.com/locally-designed-name-gifts.html to see if a locally designed gift with your name is available NC4Ever@USA.com

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

KNOBBY GIFTS FOR SALE Visit https://www.zazzle. com/store/findanyname/ knobby+gifts? ps=24 to see the latest Knobby gifts available NC4Ever@USA.com

BOAT & RV COVERS-WE INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

$582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE!

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

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

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

SQUARE BALES OF GRASS HAY. $5.00 a bale infield. Will help Load. Call soon for baling date. 704-482-6010 or 704300-2502.

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES

AVAILABLE Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Within 40 miles of Shelby. No job too big or small. (704) 692-4079

HONEY BEES FOR SALE

Quality, locally raised queens and bees selected for gentle behavior, hygiene, and heartiness. 5 frame nucleus colonies containing bees, brood, nectar, honey, pollen, and a queen raised locally in 2023 for $175. Mated queens $35. Limited supply remaining. Call 704913-5802 to reserve yours for pickup. (704) 913-5802

6588 INTERNATIONAL 4WD

TRACTOR 177 Horsepower with Turbo. $22,500 obo. Call 704-487-6929 or 704-689-6042

NEEDED HANDYMAN. Handyman Needed to Clean up Around Old Farm with chainsaw and license. Also Needing a Good Used Utility Vehicle Mule etc. Call 828-248-2184.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

ADGA REGISTERED NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS. Kids and 1-2 year old does. Some polled, moonshots, blue eyes. All handled daily. 828-248-2125.

Clev. Co. Choral Society concert May 6-7

By Loretta Cozart

The Annual Spring Concert of the Cleveland County Choral Society is Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m.

and Sunday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church at 200 E. Marion Street in Shelby. The concert features selections by Franz Schubert,

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of April, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of RICHARD DEAN STINCHCOMB, SR.; AKA, RICHARD DEAN STINCHCOMB, 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, Glenda D. Stinchcomb, Administratrix on or before the 12th of July, 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 12th day of April, 2023.

Glenda D. Stinchcomb, Administratrix

Estate of Richard Dean Stinchcomb, Sr.; aka, Richard Dean Stinchcomb 120 Howser Dr. Casar, NC 28020 KMH (4/12, 19, 26 & 5/03/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

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:

MARY BETH CABANISS, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 13th day of April, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of Mary Beth Cabaniss, 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 Executrix on or before the 19th day of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Robin C. Kiser

1115 W. Cabaniss Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (4/19, 4/26, 5/3 & 5/10/2023)

CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

SMOKEY & SCRAPPY NEED

HOME. 2 Beloved Kitties seeking an inside home. Owner died unexpected. Both are neutered, front declawed and vetted. 2 year old grey & white tabby and 5 year old brown tabby. Vet reference. Call 704-582-9459

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5 Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. 704-476-9943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@ gmail.com

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES AVAILABLE. Beautiful German shepherd puppies ready . Parents are on site. Text (704) 431-7697 serious inquiries only. (704) 4317697 batessherry37@gmail. com

FREE GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES to Forever Homes!

John Rutter, J. Jerome Williams, Eric Whitacre, Marta Keen and others. General tickets are available at the door for $5.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of LESLEY M. ALLEN, 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, Lesley A. Allen, Administrator on or before the 19th of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Lesley A. Allen, Administrator Estate of Lesley M. Allen 315 Golfcourse Rd #1301 Morganton, NC 28655

KMH (4/19, 26, 5/3 &10/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of PEGGY A. ALLEN, 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, Lesley A. Allen, Administrator on or before the 19th of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Lesley A. Allen, Administrator Estate of Peggy A. Allen 315 Golfcourse Rd #1301 Morganton, NC 28655

KMH (4/19, 26, 5/3 &10/2023)

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of SHERRI LYNN SNEED INGLE, 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, Michael Ray Ingle, Administrator on or before the 19th of July, 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 19th day of April, 2023.

Michael Ray Ingle, Administrator

Estate of Sherri Lynn Sneed Ingle 1631 Sneed Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (4/19, 26, 5/3 &10/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of April, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of JACOB ALEXANDER LONG, 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, Lee Ann Long, Administratrix on or before the 12th of July, 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 12th day of April, 2023.

Lee Ann Long, Administratrix

Estate of Jacob Alexander Long

1932 Pleasant Hill Church Road

Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (4/12, 19, 26 & 5/03/2023)

VACATIONS

BEACH HOUSES AT OCEAN LAKES. 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756. OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

EXCELLENT LOCATIONSHELBY. 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining, living room & bath on ground floor. Private entrance. Washer/dryer hookups. No smoking or pets. Not HAP eligible. Heat & water included in $695 mo. (704) 487-5480

COCKAPOO PUPPIES. Born March 6, 2023. Tails docked, dew clawed. Parents on site. Ready now. $900. Call Greg after 8am. 828-305-2181.

REDBONE COONHOUND PUPPIES UKC registered. Parents on site both hunt. Timber chopper/stewart. Born 2/15/23. 6 males available. please text for more information. (803) 290-4857

AKC/CKC REGISTERED

BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $600 READY TO GO! 3rd shots and 3rd deworming..call/txt for more info 1/M 3/F Location: Shelby,NC (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

1 Male, 1 Female. Excellent temperament! House trained with very good trainable natures and perfect for families with children and other pets! I will not re-home to just anyone. Please email me first at: staceymcclelland8@gmail.com and Text (312) 270-0850

MOBILE HOMES

2 USED MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE. 1989 Scout 14x80, 3 bedroom and 1988 Sunbelt 14x70, 2 bedroom. Need repairs. Must be moved. (704) 482-7086

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UN-

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. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 4734299

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES Beautiful pure bred Golden Retrievers. Vet checked with all shots up to date. Male and females about 14 weeks old. Family raised with the parents on premise. Located in Kings Mountain. Please text your interest to 704-974-3296. $400 for either gender. (704) 974-3296 sonjat1@yahoo. com

AKC REGISTERED LABRA-

DOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Ready to go May 6. Have had first shots/wormed. Chocolate $800. Yellow $700. Black $600. Call or text 828-429-0210.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD

PUPS. UTD Shots, full registration. 10 weeks old. $700. (839)

400-1723

CKC BICHON FRIZE PUPPIES. Two females. One male. 12 weeks old. Hypo-allergenic. Ready for forever home. Shots, medical exam. Serious inquiries only. Text/call 828-748-6563, 9am-7pm, leave message.

WANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

OUT OF AREA

LAND FOR SALE BY OWNER

2 Acres-Possible partial financing. West on Hwy 74-Exit 167 South. Highway frontage. No Realtor Agents please. Utilities available. Call John-828863-0596. 10am-10pm.

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

BRICK HOUSE FOR RENT. Located on Hwy, 74. No pets. Call 704-473-4299.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Please Call (704) 739-4417

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828-382-0475.

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Members of the Cleveland County Choral Society rehearse for their May concert. Photo provided

STAR gazing at North Elementary

By Anna Hughes

It was a night full of science activities and STAR gazing at North Elementary on Friday, April 21. North families enjoyed a pizza dinner along with various games and activities that

were “out of this world.”

Students learned how to walk on the moon, created their own constellations, and stargazed with a local astronomer. This family event also offered take home science kit activities

"Worms Ate My Garbage" presented at North Elementary

By Anna Hughes

On Friday, April 28, Cleveland County Soil and Water Conservation Education Specialist Amanda Strickland did a hands-on program at North Elementary School entitled "Worms Ate My Garbage" for the 1st grade classes.

The lesson began with the story "A Diary of a Worm" and students enjoyed gummy worms!

Afterwards the students learned about worms and were able to observe real life worms and work as scientists with magnifying glasses to make observations. Some worms were more active than others, so our Tigers had to be careful when holding them. North School thanked their presenter, Amanda Strickland, for her visit. Fun learning indeed!

Students and their families enjoyed cornhole and other activities during the event.

Students learn about various constellations.

This students experiences what it feels like to walk on the moon.

A local astronomer helped students get a better look at the moon and constellations during North School’s STAR gazing event.

Budding scientists learn the importance of worms in the world.

Learning with friends makes the lesson more fun.

This student takes a closer look with a magnifying glass.

Cleveland County Soil and Water Conservation Education Specialist Amanda Strickland prepares for her lesson on “Worms Ate My Garbage.”

First graders get hands-on with worms. Photos by Anna Hughes

Worms play a vital part in the ecosystem, as students learned during this visit with Cleveland County Soil and Water Conservation Education Specialist Amanda Strickland.