KM Herald 6-14-23

KM man wins $1M Powerball Saturday

Toney Peavey of Kings Mountain took a chance on a $2 Powerball ticket and won a $1 million prize in Saturday’s drawing.

Peavey bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Circle K on Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain. He matched numbers on all five white balls to win $1

million. Peavey claimed his prize Friday at lottery headquarters and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $712,501.

Saturday’s Powerball drawing offers a $308 million jackpot, or $160.1 million in cash. The odds of

City council approves $65,079,820 budget

By Loretta Cozart

winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Ticket sales from draw games like Powerball make it possible for the lottery to raise $2.5 million a day on average for education. Cleveland County received $28.5 million in grants, using funds raised by the lottery, to help with school

City presents special family events June 15 & 16

On Thursday, June 15, from 1-3 p.m., City of Kings Mountain Special Events welcomes their friend Ross the Balloon Guy, Charlotte’s #1 Balloon Twister, as they bring the National Foam Party Day to Patriots Park featuring music, concessions and loads of FOAM.

On Friday, June 16 the City of Kings Mountain will bring Disney's "Into the Woods” to big the big screen at Patriots Park for movie night. Sigmon Theatrical brings the characters to life at 6 p.m. and the movie follows promptly at 7 p.m. Bring your family and friends for these special family summer events.

KM’s Juneteenth celebration June 24

By Loretta Cozart Juneteenth,

Freedom

Day, sponsored by The Davidson Association, and co-sponsored by City of Kings Mountain and Mauney Memorial Library, is Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Deal Street Walking Track at 211 N Cleveland Ave in Kings Mountain.

Activities during the event include face painting, music, dancing, storyboarding, horse club, and a puppet show. They also have a prayer tent for those in need

of prayer. The U.S. Congress passed the bill on June 16, 2021, making Juneteenth a federal holiday officially on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in

1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.

Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

KM Crisis Ministry helps those in need

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry (KMCM), an emergency organization sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, helps individuals and families in need in our

community. With rising inflation resulting in greater needs locally, the ministry is asking the community for help.

In 2021, KMCM helped

On Thursday, June 8, Kings Mountain City Council approved the city manager's proposed FY 2023-2024 budget of $65,079,820, an increase of $11,174,987 from last year during a monthly work session. That budget was explained to the council and the community in detail during their Monday, May 22, meeting at city hall.

The proposed budget includes:

• A 5-cent property tax increase.

• A 10% increase in water and sewer.

• A solid waste fee increases of $2.49.

• A stormwater fee increases of $1.50. There were no increases in electricity or natural gas.

The new rate of 48 cents is moderate compared with that of other municipalities of comparable size to Kings Mountain that, include Lincolnton: 56 cents, Newton: 54- cents; Morganton: 57-

cents; Albemarle: 64-cents, and Lexington: 65-cents, for an average property tax rate of .59-cents.

The budget also includes $1.8 million for paving and road improvements. "Thirty-five streets will be paved throughout the city," Palenick said. "And, $100,000 is included for parks and recreation capital improvements. A five percent wage increase has also been set aside for city employees included in the budget."

See BUDGET, Page 5A

City of KM Revolutionary 4th

scheduled for July 1

The event includes music, food, inflatables, games for the kids, and fireworks and everyone is invited to join in the celebration.

Music features Charlotte’s own New Local

at 6:30 p.m., as well as DJ Eric Bowman and DJ Tony Cutlass. Check City of Kings Mountain Special Events’ Facebook page for more information.

Potato Project seeks help feed needy of Cleveland Co.

By Loretta Cozart

The fourteenth year of the Cleveland County Potato Project is nearing its mid-point, so the Herald checked in with Doug Sharp (co-founder of the Potato Project) on the progress. Below is what he shared:

These are long-time growers of agricultural products, All had occupations, but are mostly retired. Their zeal to be good stewards led them to the Potato Project.

2133 people with food. That is roughly 25 percent of all the people living in Kings Mountain. The organization helps families with See CRISIS, Page 5A

Implants

White potatoes were planted in late March and will be ready for harvest in a couple of weeks. White potatoes were planted in partnership with Travis Mangum Associates, North Shelby School, and local Civitan Clubs. Mangum Associates have pretty much cared for this planting.

Sweet potato responsibility has shifted toward Norman Sellers and a group of people who share a passion for feeding people.

For the first time since the pandemic, assistance is coming from the Baptist Work Camp in Shelby. Use of these volunteers will help reduce the cost of labor, but volunteers are still needed, and wanted.

Deer have become a growing threat to the Potato Projects’ sweet potatoes. Last year two sites were completely wiped out by these creatures. Dogs from a nearby residence prevented a total wash out. If anyone knows a barking

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dog that would like to live in a sweet potato patch for the next three months, the help would be appreciated. Doug shared, “We always need contributions. If you would like to contribute, you may do so by mailing a check to Doug Sharp, 107 Quail Hollow Drive, Kings Mtn, 28086, NC. Be assured that all monies will be used to feed needy people in Cleveland County.”

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Ross the Balloon Guy, Charlotte’s #1 Balloon Twister.

Thomas A. Tate Sr.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Thomas A. Tate Sr., 96, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on June

6, 2023 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

He was born in Shelby, NC to Thomas Coy and Edith Campbell Tate. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Janet Hord Tate, a son, Tommy Tate Jr., 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

He dropped out of school and joined the US Navy after memorizing the eye chart and was medically discharged when he was found out. Tom was then drafted into the Army earning the rank of M/Sgt. nine months later. After serving his tour of duty in Germany he returned to Cleveland County and obtained his GED.

In 1954 he entered Appa-

lachian State Teachers College and in the fall of that year he married Janet Hord Tate. He worked two jobs while earning his business degree. After graduating in 1957 he went to work at Watson Insurance Agency in Gastonia. In 1959 he went to work at Home Savings and Loan. This was what he knew he wanted to do. It has always given him great pleasure to be able to help people and especially to help people establish new homes and save for the future. He was a member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church, where he was active, serving as treasurer and deacon. His community service included secretary/ treasurer of Kings Mountain Rotary Club, United Fund Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees of Kings Mountain Hospital serving as chairman several times. Tom was instrumental in founding White Plains Shrine Club. He was truly a man that exemplified his Christian faith. He not only talked the talk but also walked the walk and was a great example to his family and friends. After retirement he loved to play golf, work in the yard and eat at Linwood restaurant. Left to cherish his memory are daughters Jane Williams (Bob), Roxanne

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Tate, Son Dexter C. Tate Sr. (Jerri). His grandchildren, Samantha Tate, Cati Tate, Courtney Humphries (Daniel), Cline Tate (Kacey). Great Grandchildren, Gabriel Crotts, Sophia Crotts, Luke Humphries, Hayden Humphries, Addisyn Humphries, Aurora Nascimento, and Cade Tate. Special nieces family, Brian and Cindy Cook, Macy Gordon (Alex), Britt Cook, Brayden Cook, and Clayton Cook.

A graveside service with Masonic rites was held on Friday June 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Pastor Tim Whitesides officiating.

Visitiation was held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

Memorials may be made to Kings Mountain Baptist Church Stain Glass Fund at PO Box 608, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to VIA Health Partners (Hospice of Cleveland County) at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

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

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

Two men charged in March murder, one from KM

Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department charged 18-yearold Jontariyon Jackson of Kings Mountain, and 20-year-old Marquon Nixon of Gastonia, for the March murder of 20-yearold Tyceria Alexander that occurred outside in the 1200 block of Union Road.

On March 21, just before 4:30 p.m., GPD officers responded to the 1200 block of Union Road for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Responding officers located Alexander on the road deceased from a gunshot wound.

During the investigation, detectives identified Jackson and Nixon as suspects and obtained warrants

for their arrest. Jackson was located and arrested in the local area on May 17. Nixon was located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and taken into custody with the assistance of the Milwaukee Police Department.

Nixon was extradited to Gaston County on June

6. Jackson and Nixon are being held in the Gaston County Jail without bond. The investigation is ongoing.

Gaston County fugitive captured in Florida

Members of the United States Marshal’s Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Leason Kington III at a residence in Milton, Florida on Tuesday, June 6. He was wanted by the Gaston County Police Department on twenty (20) felony counts of 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor and eighteen (18) felony counts of 2nd degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He is currently incarcerated at the Santa Rosa County Jail in Milton, Florida and is being held without bond, pending extradition back to Gaston County.

The charges in this case stem from a report of child sexual abuse investigated by detectives with the Gaston County Police. Kington fled the state before the in-

vestigation concluded. He left behind electronic devices, which were seized pursuant to a search warrant and subsequently forensically examined, where several thousand images and videos of child pornography were located. The Gaston County Police would like to thank

MAY 31: Amy Nicole Dover, 43, Charlotte, larceny, written promise.

JUNE 4: Dawn Dylan Sisson, 22, 200 Spruce Street, aggravated assault, misdemeanor, summoned, cited, Gastonia District Court July 27.

JUNE 4: Gregory D. Fite, 55, Kings Mountain, failure to appear larceny; failure to appear conspiracy, $10,000 secured bond.

JUNE 5: Lacey Yvette Hall, 35, Lancaster, SC, failure to appear, possession drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to sell, deliver controlled substance, $30,000 secured bond.

JUNE 6: Jason Andrew Payne, 44, 206 Park Drive, probation violation, misdemeanor, $25,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

JUNE 1: Dollar General, 1103 Shelby Road, reported larceny of 61 BIC lighters valued at $106.00.

JUNE 4: A resident of Bennett Drive reported damage to the driver’s side door of

his vehicle estimated at $500.

JUNE 4: A resident of Kings Oak Circle reported glass damage to the passenger door of her vehicle.

JUNE 3: A resident of West Gold Street reported over $1700 in items taken during a home break-in, including two TV; s, two electric heaters a battery charger and a surveillance camera. It was also reported on June 5 that a wallet containing cash and debit and credit cards were also taken during the break-in.

JUNE 5: A resident of Crocker Road reported identity theft.

JUNE 5: Old Dominion Freightliners, Innovation Drive, reported $300 damage to a chain-link fence.

JUNE 5: Walmart, Shelby Road, reported larceny of over $200 in food and drinks.

JUNE 6: Ingles, 2111 Shelby Road, reported larceny of over $300 in foodstuffs.

CITATIONS

MAY 31: Julia Barrett Smith, 55, Bessemer City, driving on a revoked driver’s license.

MAY 31: Antonie Dominique Darrott, 31, Lincolnton, driving on a revoked driver’s license.

JUNE 1: Ayawa Wray. 37, Pennington Place Apts., expired tag, no inspection.

JUNE 2: Charles Lee Medford, 46, Saint Luke’s Church Road, driving on a revoked driver’s license.

JUNE 5: Fernando Louis Lopez Jr., 39, Dallas improper passing.

WRECKS

MAY 31: Officer Herndon said Scott Richardson, Clover, SC, was backing his 202 Chevrolet from a parking spot on Country Club Road and hit a 2006 Ford operated by Ricky Dean Greene, Grover. Property damage was estimated at $9,500.

MAY 31: Officer Matheson said Donna Davis, 128 TR Foster Road, operating a 2019 Nissan, and Denorris Wilson, 118 Dashelle Lane, operating a 2012 Ford, were both traveling south on NC 161 where the Fire.

Sheriff releases May stats

By Loretta Cozart

Cleveland County Sher-

iff’s Office released their May statistics. During the month, there were 8,748 calls for service, 182 arrests, 1,071 papers served including 364 criminal,

560 civil, and 247 subpoenas.

One hundred eightyfive incident reports were handled: 155 were criminal and 30 were non-criminal. Two-hundred and seventy-eight concealed carry permits were issued.

Narcotics seized were 138,959.0 DU pills, Cocaine 29.7 g, Marijuana 2,078.8 g, Meth 1,334.3 g, and Heroin 12.2 g. The monthly average of inmates handled by the sheriff’s office were 247 males and 40 females.

our partner public safety agencies, the United States Marshal’s Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force, the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office, and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this investigation.

Although Leason Kington III is in custody, the investigation into this case is on-going. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. J. Shaw at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000. A Crimestoppers reward of up to $1,000 is available for information pertinent to the investigation. There is no further information currently available.

Allen Memorial Baptist VBS June 19-23

Allen Memorial Baptist Church will hold Twists & Turns Vacation Bible School on Mon.,Jun. 19-Fri., Jun. 23, 5:45-8:30 PM. Ages

3-6th grade. The church is located at 1222 Longbranch Road , Grover, NC Church van transportation available. Send us

a message on Facebook or email ambcgrover@ aol.com to be picked up. Signed permission slip required to ride.

JONTARIVON JACKSON

LEASON KINGSTON III

MARQUON NIXON

Rolling Ribbon Cutting for downtown businesses to be held on June 21

By Loretta Cozart

Three downtown businesses will hold a Rolling Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, June 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On Q Financial – The Ingle

Team kicks off the event at 129 S. Battleground Avenue at 10:30 a.m., followed by Brittany Austin and Co Huitt Realty at 11 a.m. at 144 S. Battleground Ave. The final ribbing cutting will be at The Impe-

rial Mercantile at 138 W. Mountain Street at 11:30 a.m.

The community is invited to celebrate with these new businesses and welcome them to the community.

Dine Around coming to a restaurant near you

The Neal Senior Center is looking to revive "Dine Around", a monthly event where participants eat, talk, laugh, and pray together.

Interested in tak-

ing part? We will meet at "Kelly's Seafood" on Thursday, June 29th, at 4 p.m. It's "Dutch Treat" for everyone. So that a reservation can be made in advance,

you must RSVP by contacting Neal Senior Center Program Director Daniel Dedmon at 704/481-7387 by Tuesday, June 27, at 3pm.

Loretta Cozart

ment Christina Martin, for procuring a $46,000 grant from North Carolina to place a library kiosk at Moss Lake. Martin said in an interview with the Herald, “Rick Duncan, our wonderful Moss Lake Director, gave us permission to put this kiosk on the permit office porch. It will hold up to 500 physical library items and dispense them like a vending machine. It will run off Wi-Fi and will also be a hotspot for library e-materials. A library card holder can just scan their card, select their item, and it will dispense to them,” she explained. There will also be a book return on site so people can return their borrowed items.

Martin hopes this will allow Moss Lake residents the ease of returning library

materials, even those that may have been checked out at a physical library building, at this location. The hope is that an arrangement can be

made to accept library materials from either Mauney Memorial Library or Cleveland County Library.

Father’s Day Pappy Van Winkle raffle supports high school athletes

The Brinkley Family Foundation is excited to offer a rare opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to support high school athletes with a Pappy For this Father’s Day raffle. There will be two separate raffles.

The raffles two raffles include:

• Pappy’s Six-Bottle Raffle - $250 per Ticket

• Father’s Day Bourbon Collection Raffle

- $100 per Ticket

The drawing for the winning ticket for the raffles begins at 9 a.m. on June 15, and all proceeds will go toward local youth athletics. We are only selling 400 tickets for the Pappy’s Seven Raffle and will only draw one winner for the entire collection.

For the Father’s Day Bourbon Collection, we will draw tickets for individual bottles (and some sets). So, this raffle will have over 20 winners!

Please note that anyone under the age of 21 cannot purchase tickets to be drawn for either of the raffles. Proof of age will be re-

quired prior to shipping and/or pickup. Brinkley Family Foundation will verify the age of the winners prior to determining and communicating official results.

To support the foundation in this fundraising effort, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/ ncbourbonraffle/browse/all

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A special Father’s Day Raffle for five bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon will raise funds to support local high school athletes.

Photo by Brinkley Family Foundation

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

David Neisler shared a story with the Herald last week about the life of Arnold Shulman, a child whose family brought him to Kings Mountain, where they were enumerated in Route 6 during the 1940 census. All the adults in the home worked as partners in Shulman’s Department Stores,

Born in Pennsylvania on August 11, 1925, Arnold would have been approximately 15-years old when the census was taken.

Arnold was the son of Herman Shulman who was not living with the family in 1940. All the adults in the home were born in Russia. Despite the hardships Arnold faced in childhood, he led an amazing life.

Below is the story

David shared:

How the grandson of a local merchant became one of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters

Although he lived in Kings Mountain only a few years during the early 1930s, Sam Schulman was well-known in our community as a successful merchant, operating Schulman Department

Stores in Cherryville, Bessemer City, and Kings Mountain.

In 1937, the family faced a crisis when Sam’s son Herman lost his young wife to a ruptured appendix. A few weeks later, Herman abruptly abandoned his only child, an eleven-year boy named Arnold, forcing the family to ship him off to his Grandfather Sam, who now lived near Bessemer City.

It proved to be an unnerving experience for the frightened young boy. “My grandfather never looked at me, never spoke to me,” Arnold Schulman later told the Writers Guild Foundation, “he put no sheets on my bed, no plate out for me to eat. I would wait until after he was asleep to sneak into the kitchen and scrape the food from around the bowl so he wouldn’t see that any food was missing.”

After taking this treatment for a few weeks, eleven-year-old Arnold Schulman hitchhiked his way from Gaston County to New York City where he lived in the basement of the New York City Library, stealing food during the day and hiding in the book carrels at night. Each evening, he would read books to pass away the time, dreaming

of becoming a writer.

“I couldn’t understand most of the words,” Arnold recalled, “so I decided to return to Bessemer City and get an education. I don’t think my grandfather had even realized I had left.”

Arnold Schulman became an outstanding member of the Class of 1941 at Bessemer City High School, earning an academic scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In a 1974 interview with The Gastonia Gazette, his English teacher, Helen Neal of Kings Mountain, recalled the future writer as “a most enjoyable pupil...he was always well-liked by his classmates.”

Schulman’s stay at the University of North Carolina was brief. He soon entered the United States Navy, eventually becoming an aerial photographer in the Pacific during World War II. After the conflict Schulman traveled to New York City where he took classes in playwriting at the American Theatre Wing. His first big break occurred in 1959 when director Frank Capra purchased his play A Hole in the Head as a vehicle for Frank Sinatra. The movie was a hit, earning the young playwright nearly $200,000.

Looking Back

A few weeks later Schulman received a letter from his father, who had remarried and was now living in Florida, threatening to sue his son unless he immediately paid him $5000. The young playwright reluctantly agreed, eventually sending his father $400 per week for the rest of his life.

Schulman became good friends with Lee Strasberg, founder of the Actors Studio in New York City, and later told journalist Pat McGilligan the following story: “I got

a call one night from Lee and he said, ‘ I’ve got two tickets to a poetry reading at the Y and I can’t go. Will you take the person I’m supposed to go with?’

When I opened the door to Lee’s apartment out walked Marilyn Monroe. We got mobbed and, of course, the program couldn’t go on, because everyone left their seats to catch a glimpse of her...we finally escaped through a side door and ran up the street with a mob chasing us.”

Arnold Schulman received an Oscar nom-

ination in 1963 for Best Original Screenplay for Love with the Proper Stranger and a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination in 1969 for Goodbye, Columbus. In 1975 he wrote the script for Funny Lady, and ten years later, A Chorus Line. Schulman’s final screen credit was for Tucker: A Man and His Dream in 1988 which he co-wrote with David Seidler.

Arnold Schulman died at the age of ninety-seven on February 4, 2023.

Choose your company carefully; avoid looking back

Hayne Neisler shared an article published in the February 1953 issue of Living for Young Homemakers Magazine. The story shared efforts by Kings Mountain citizens to beautify the community. Rose Boom for Kings Mountain.

Kings Mountain, North Carolina , a bustling textile city of some 8,000 persons, supports four lively garden clubs, each with one object in mind--- beautification of the community. Taking floral cues from the already successful planting project in neighboring Mooresville,

they decided on roses and began to canvass for orders at once.

These ambitious members started on a cold day last November and spread throughout the town like previously briefed locusts, with a house-to-house doorbell ringing campaign that netted orders far in advance of what they had planned. As homeowners said “yes,’’ a big crepe paper bow was tacked on the door and a stake pushed into the spot where a climbing rose would be planted the next day by club member crews. The city furnished trucks and

labor and each member assumed responsibility for planting the bushes she had sold. They even left enough fertilizer, donated by local hardware stores, for follow-up applications. The bushes sold for 75 cents each and the profits are applied toward the purchase of new stocks. The city has provided strips of land for propagation purposes. Their ultimate goal is a Living Rose Day, an all-day celebration during which men, women, and the children will all wear roses or suffer a ten-cent fine.

A friend will do his best to prevent you from driving off a cliff. Your enemy will give you directions to the cliff and happily watch you plunge to your destruction. A friend cares enough to caution you about financial decisions or bad investments. Your enemy will be glad to see you lose your money. Your friend will warn you about a snake in the path. Your enemy will tell you to enjoy your walk. A friend cares enough to help. Your enemy will let you sink. Thirty years ago, I made a move. I had a house payment in one town and an apartment rent in my new location. I had two car payments, a very sick wife and two small children. The financial burden was tough. I met with a group of eight to 10 men every Thursday morning at 6 a.m., for prayer. These men prayed for me but came to me one day and said, “We’re going to collect $300 to $400 a

month to give to you until you sell your house. I was surprised, thankful but declined the offer. They insisted. One man spoke up and said, “We’re not going to sit here and watch you sink.” I was very close to just giving my house back to the bank but fortunately I was able to sell it eventually and gained enough money to make a down payment on a house in my new location.

Your friend may not be able to save you. However, your friend will try to save you from sinking. Your enemy will find humor in your demise.

Your friend will not barrage you with your past mistakes. A real friend puts the past behind and moves forward. The only good thing about remembering past mistakes is so you won’t repeat them. Your enemy delights in rehashing ancient history when you failed, divorced, folded, went crazy, and more. Your friend will focus with you on today. They will celebrate your current life and activities.

The Bible says the devil is like a roaring lion seeking whom he might

devour. Often, his most effective work is discouraging us and immobilizing our lives. The work of God is forgiving, forgetting, cleansing, burying, and looking ahead to the goal line. The work of evil is to take you back to your old sins and failures.

The Bible talks about forgetting those things which are behind. The scriptures teach that God, through Christ, cleanses us of all our sins. He buries our sins in the depths of the sea to be remembered no more. God doesn’t remember them, so why do you worry about a failure that happened a hundred years ago? Remember Lot’s wife? She looked back and turned into a pillar of salt. Looking back turns us into salt or immobilizes us from going forward. You can’t go forward looking over your shoulder. The Bible says press toward the goal line. This means you look forward.

Choose who you spend time your time with very carefully. Live looking forward and avoid those who want to keep you looking back.

LORETTA COZART

The giant crate of roses that arrived from LFVH created a stir. It was unloaded the same morning. Welcome committee L-R: Mrs. John Cheshire, Mrs. Tim Hord. Arnold Kiser, Byron Keeter, Frank Summers, Mrs. J. C. Bridges, and George Mauney. Chairmen of Procurement Committee: Mrs. Glee Bridges, Mrs. Marriott Phifer, and Mrs. George Mauney.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

Masters of Distinction Beautillion prepares young boys for leadership

The Davidson Association’s first Masters of Distinction Beautillion was held on Saturday, May 20 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church life Center at 220 N. Watterson Street in Kings Mountain.

This year’s winners were Carson Zito, Gold; Brandon Johnson, Platinum; Prince Perry, Silver; and Jamari Gist Bronze.

CRISIS

From Page 1A utilities, rent, clothing, and gas or kerosene.

Executive Director Lisa Harrison shared, “We anticipate even more individuals and families will need help this coming year. Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is unique to our area. Shelby and Gastonia have nothing like this, it is truly an example of Kings Mountain people taking care of each other in the community.”

“The individuals and families we help are in crisis, and they come from all walks of life,” she said. “They are in need, and we are able to meet them where they are and provide much needed resources like food, rent, and utilities –to help propel individuals and families into a better position for success and well-being.”

When the organization began, it was funded by local churches that pooled funds to help with the needs of food in Kings Mountain. At that time, it was called the Helping Hands fund.

In the 1990s, the group moved into the YMCA at 208 Cleveland Avenue and began a food pantry, clothes closet, and financial assistance with rent and utilities.

KMCM is a Second Harvest Food Pantry and receives donations of fresh produce, deli and bakery items from Food Lion and Walmart. They receive can goods from many businesses, churches, and in-

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Debutant Ball Cotillion with “Petite Pearls of Excellence,” “Masters of Distinction” is designed with workshops and activities giving young boys ages 6 - 11 confidence by learning skills necessary for life.

Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit

BUDGET

From Page 1A

How does that translate to the average citizen's monthly budget? For a person who owns a $100,000 house, the city estimates the increase to be $12.79 per month. For a $200,000 home, the additional cost is estimated to be $17.51 per month. And for a $400,000 house, citizens will see an increase to $26.40 per month.

dividuals that hold food drives and donate food monthly. Local realtors leave door hangers, and many individuals support the mission through them.

The ministry receives funding from local churches, individuals, United Way, City of Kings Mountain, grants, charitable organizations, and fundraisers. City of Kings Mountain provides office space and facilities at the YMCA free of charge.

Those applying for assistance must meet certain criteria and provide all the following items: driver’s license or picture ID of all adults in household, Social Security Cards of all in household (adults & children), proof of income/ money received in last 30 days, copy of DSS Food Stamp Letter, proof of residency (correct name & address), and proof showing why in crisis - any receipts, statement, etc.

Anticipating greater needs from people, and due to rising inflation, KMCM is looking for partners, both individual and corporate, to become monthly donors. For more information or to make an online donation, visit www.kmcrisisministry. org.

The Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry is located on the back, right side, of the YMCA building. Visitors can park near the outside pool area. The ministry is open for donations, food, clothes, and financial assistance on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call 704-7397256 to make an appointment.

Mayor Neisler suggested a different path, suggesting instead that $1M be taken from the Economic Development Fund, suggesting that only one fire truck be purchased this year and that the city pave fewer streets to make up the difference and not raise property taxes this year.

Mayor Pro-Tem Annie Thombs offered her opinion, saying, "Mayor, the comments I want to make are going in the opposite direction of what you just stated. Looking at this budget, it is perhaps one of the hardest decisions I've had to consider while serving on the city council."

"Perception is one thing, but when you get information that we have been given concerning investment within our city so that we are able to deliver great services without having leaf trucks breaking down, without dump trucks not moving, without city staff being out cutting the grass and the lawn mower stops and they’ve got to wait two days to get it fixed before they can come back and finish cutting grass, we have neglected maintenance. We have neglected our rolling stock. We have neglected things that should have been addressed, had we known that they needed to be addressed. I see this budget as, in Mr. Green used Words, as being very 'pivotal,'" she continued.

"Number one, we need to set a different standard. And we can't continue like we have been going and expect a different outcome. Inflation contin-

ues to rise. If we put it off and wait, it's going to cost us more. It's hard when you think of all the citizens; it's not an easy decision. But at the same time, we have to look at what's best for the city.

"And I think, as David (Stone) alluded to, this is not a political decision for me. This is what's best for this city. And if it's a hill I have to die on, I’ll just die on the hill. At least I will have made a decision to set a different standard for this city and set a budget, so those that come behind us will have a standard to follow. And if they choose to do something different, then again, the citizens will be able to see what really works and what doesn't work. What really makes sense and what doesn't make sense."

"Yes, it's going to be hard on our citizenry, to a point. But years down the road, they'll be able to look back and be glad of the decision we made. And when we look at it, we are a city that must maintain our public utilities because we own our public utilities to maintain, sustain, and provide growth, and that is a delicate balancing

act. And I think this budget is beginning to address that balancing act because when I first looked at it (the budget), I had the reaction, "Nowhere in the world am I going to pass 5 cents. Because I just couldn't see a five-cent increase," she explained.

"But when we had the last budget session, and he (City Manager Jim Palenick) gave us the options that we have available to us. And when he so clearly pointed out why we needed to have this increase, all of the speech I had prepared just flew out the window. Because I looked at this and I said, 'I've got to make a responsible decision no matter the outcome. And if citizens decide that because I voted for this budget, I don't need to sit here, so be it. I'm to do the thing that's necessary right now based upon what I have been presented with, based upon what I have seen, and based upon the needs of this city.'"

"It is the first budget that I have seen that is a budget reinvesting in our city, prioritizing the things that we need to do.

And a fire truck now versus a fire truck later… The fire truck that we purchase now, if we put it down the road it, is going to cost us almost twice as much. So, we must look at and be responsible for the things that we as a governing board need to do."

"And I just would encourage us, like the mayor said, regardless of how we vote, regardless of the outcome, we have to support whatever the majority has done. I just ask that each one of us just look at this, have the courage to be responsible, and do what we need to do and do, and support the city manager," she explained. "Because we said together we needed a change. We said together we needed to go in a different direction. And the city manager told us when he came on board, after he had been here about three weeks and began to assess things, 'You all are going to have to make some hard decisions.' And so, he kept his word."

The vote passed 5 to 1, with Councilman Jimmy West voting against. Councilman Mike Butler was not in attendance.

Additional participants, pictured L-R: Kyran Hemphill, Prince Perry, and Jordan Hunter

Winners, front row: Prince Perry, Silver; Brandon Johnson, Platinum; Carson Zito, Gold; and Jamari Gist Bronze.

Photos by Justin Osborn

Masters of Distinction Advisors: Geraldine Dye, Michelle “Snoody” Miller, Michelle Mack, Renee Williams, Debra Morgan, President Katherine Pendergrass, Patty Strong, and June Pearson. Not pictured: Donna Clinton.

Three participants, pictured L-R: Brandon Johnson, Jamari Gist, and Carson Zito.

City Council recognized Masters of Distinction participants, L-R: Jamari Gist, Kyran Hemphill, Prince Perry, and Brandon Johnson.

Use Your Superpower

(2nd Part of “Get a Grip” Series)

Our days can be invaded with circumstances and people that agitate us. It seems that our children sometimes lack good sense or judgment which is probably why scripture mentions foolishness being in the heart of the child, and science says the brain is not fully developed until age 25. Our spouses don’t always act the way we want them to or do what we think they should be doing, opposites do attract. Then, we get in our cars and get stuck in ridiculous traffic! Already we have been annoyed multiple times and

it’s only 8 am in the morning! We can decide that the rest of the day is going to be terrible, or we can use our superpower - the ability to control our attitude. Philippians

2:5 (NASB) “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.”

Positive or Negative Energy

The greek word for attitude is phronéō . It means to “properly regulate from within, as the inner-perspective shows itself in corresponding, outward behavior.”

In other words, it’s a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something that affects a person internally whether good or bad, and it’s displayed externally. Proverbs

15:13 (AMP) says, “A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face, But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.” It

also affects others, because one’s attitude exudes either a positive or negative energy that everyone around can see and experience. Leadership guru, John Maxwell stated, “People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”

The Honeycomb

One way to check our attitude is to fill our minds with uplifting words. Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) says, “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” Every day I strive to read at least one scripture and a positive quote to keep my mind on the right track. Also, when my attitude becomes negative, I get out my journal and write what I am thankful for. Gratitude will put a bad attitude in its place. In addition, I remind myself to not get bent out of shape about things that are

temporary and unimportant. Lastly, I surround myself with people who strengthen me, instead of draining me. When I attend church or connect with good friends, it improves my attitude.

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Father, I love you. You are the essence of joy and peace. I praise you for your goodness in my life, especially since I don’t deserve it. Forgive me for a negative attitude which didn’t represent you well. I ask that you would help me to get a grip on my attitude and make it obey you. I pray that when other people encounter me they will feel your Presence, and they will see the light of Christ in my life. Lord, I surrender to you. In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.”

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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

First Wesleyan Church

505 N. Piedmont Ave. • Kings Mountain, NC

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

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

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

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

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.

Psalm 130:5

Howser House opening welcomed locals to historic home

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain National Military Park opened the Howser House to visitors on June 10, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The 1803 stone house is located in a remote area of the park.

Visitors walked in from a parking area just off Rock House Road to visit the stone house that was built by the Revolutionary War veteran, stonemason, and distiller Henry Howser. The house’s thick, sturdy, stone walls evidence prosperity and affluence in a time when most settlers lived in log houses. The home remained in the family for several generations. The Howser family owned one of the more

prosperous farms in the region.

Visitors were greeted by volunteers and national park reenactors who shared the story of Henry Howser and his family, along with the story of Jane Howser, the slave who is credited with building the house in the lintel above the doorway to the home.

Guests were guided through the house and grounds, where Henry Houser and his wife Christina once lived with their children.

After the house was acquired by the park, the non-period kitchen off the back of the house was removed. More recently, the stonework at the back of the house was restored, protecting the home for

guests

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Governor announces $3M to help North Carolinians become teachers

Governor Roy Cooper directed $3 million in new federal funding to provide support for aspiring teachers to become fully licensed teachers in North Carolina on Friday, March 9. These funds will be used to cover the cost of licensure exams and licensure exam preparation for beginning teachers. The Governor is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and TeachNC on the initiative.

"Every student deserves to have a qualified teacher and the opportunity to receive a high-quality education,” said Governor Cooper. “This funding will help ensure that exam fees don’t deter excellent, diverse talent from reaching – and staying in – the classroom. We need the legislature to make meaningful investments in teacher pay raises to help North Carolina fight our high teacher vacancy rate.”

North Carolina already faces more than 5,000 teacher vacancies, leaving tens of thousands of students without a qualified educator and putting their success at extreme risk. Governor Cooper’s DRIVE Task Force has identified licensure exams as a key barrier to people of color looking to enter the teaching profession. Recruiting and retaining diverse, quality teachers is harder than ever, and small barriers, like covering the cost of licensure exam fees, can keep aspiring teachers from entering or staying in

the profession.

“TEACH is committed to both growing the teacher pipeline and making sure those teachers reflect the diversity of the students they serve,” said Veronica Wilson, Vice President of Programs at TEACH. “We’re thrilled to partner with Governor Cooper and NCDPI towards those shared goals.”

The cost of licensure exams for teacher candidates in North Carolina can average at or above $450. Some candidates need more than one attempt to pass their exams, meaning they must often pay for their exams multiple times.

“Our work with TeachNC has already supported more than 3,600 aspiring teachers in our state to apply to an educator preparation program,” said Dr. Jason Caldwell, Director of TeachNC and Educator Recruitment Partnerships at NCDPI.

“This is such an important and tangible way we can alleviate financial burdens experienced by those choosing to enter the teaching profession while helping to bolster the state’s teaching pipeline long-term.”

Aspiring North Carolina teachers – as well as nearly 1,000 current teachers who need to pass an exam to remain in the classroom – can now receive a reimbursement from TeachNC to cover their licensure exams and study expenses by simply creating a TeachNC account and submitting a request at https://ontch.org/ TeacherTestPrep. In addi-

tion, everyone eligible to receive a reimbursement can access a variety of preparation materials through Study. com. This smart investment will help aspiring teachers to both take the exams required to earn their license and pass those exams.

Any North Carolina teacher who took a licensure exam on or after July 1, 2022 or a current or aspiring teacher who will be taking a licensure exam before June 30, 2024 is eligible to seek reimbursement for licensure exam fees This initiative is modeled on a recommendation from Governor Cooper’s DRIVE Task Force. In 2019, the Governor established the Developing a Representative and Inclusive Vision for Education (DRIVE) Task Force to identify barriers and recommendations to increase the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of North Carolina’s educator workforce. In 2021, the Task Force issued its Final Report and Recommendations, which included a recommendation to provide support to facilitate teacher candidate success on educator licensure exams.

This opportunity is also possible due to an expanding partnership between TEACH and Study.com, which provides test preparation courses and resources to aspiring teachers across the country through their Keys to the Classroom initiative.

Funding for this initiative is from federal Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS) funds that have reverted to the Gover-

nor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund.

The Governor made the announcement today at Garner Magnet High School. He was joined by teachers including Terry Hennings, the 2023 Wake County Public School System Teacher of the Year. Terry Hennings served in the United States Air Force for 25 years and chose teaching as his second career.

Governor Cooper has traveled across the state to highlight the threats facing public schools and the need to invest in teacher pay raises to solve the teacher shortage crisis. The Governor proposed an 18% pay raise over two years for teachers to bring North Carolina to 1st in the Southeast in average teacher pay.

TeachNC is an initiative of NCDPI and TEACH, a national nonprofit founded in 2015 by the U.S. Department of Education that collaborates with states and metropolitan regions to build

strong and diverse teacher talent pipelines to ensure K-12 students have the diverse, high-quality teachers they deserve. In doing so, TeachNC provides aspir-

ing teachers a range of free tools and services designed to overcome the known barriers they encounter while pursuing a teaching career.

Kings

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from Central United Methodist Church Cookbook.)

STRAWBERRY SALAD

Marie Brinkley

1 Large pkg. strawberry jello

2 cups hot water

1 large pkg. frozen strawberries

1 No. 2 can crush pineapple, drained

3 bananas, mashed

slightly with fork ½ cup chopped nuts

1/ pint sour cream Dissolve jello in hot water. Add frozen strawberries and stir until blended. Let set in refrigerator until mixture begins to thicken. Add pineapple, bananas, and chopped nuts. Mix well and pour ½ of mixture into large oblong Pyrex. Let set in refrigerator until firm enough to spread with sour cream, leaving re-

maining ½ outside refrigerator. After covering 1/2 with sour cream, pour remaining jello mixture over this and put in refrigerator to congeal.

CALICO SLAW

Linda Dixon

½ head cabbage (small)

2 med. carrots

½ green pepper

1 green onion

1 apple

DRESSING

½ cup evaporated milk

¼ cup sugar

½ tsp. salt

Dash of pepper

3 Tbsp. vinegar, added gradually

Mix dressing. Allow to stand while preparing slaw. Pour dressing over slaw. Mix well. Refrigerate several hours before serving.

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH

CHICKEN PIE

Dot Dixon

3 lb. fryer

1 can cream of chicken soup

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup self-rising flour

1 cup buttermilk

½ tsp. black pepper

1 stick melted margarine

Cook chicken until tender. Remove meat from bone and skin. Reserve broth. Cut chicken onto small pieces and place in a 9x13 pan. In a saucepan, bring to boil the broth and cream of chicken soup.

In another bowl, combine the flour, pepper, buttermilk, and margarine. Mix thoroughly to form a batter. Pour broth mixture over chicken. Spoon batter over the top. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown on top.

The Howser House root cellar provided the family a place to keep foodstuffs cool and protected in the warm summer months.

Volunteers greet

to

historic Howser House. Photos by Loretta Cozart years to come.

ings

can be

with terraces for gardens that remain intact. This historic German stone house is only open to the

public once or twice a year. Nearby, the family graveyard is the final

resting place for Henry Howser, wife Christina, and several generations for their descendants.

Binghams visit The American Cemetery in Normandy, France

David Eisenhower

pays tribute to soldiers his grandfather led

KM native Laura Carpenter Bingham and husband Warren recently traveled to the beaches of Normandy, France on a UNC-sponsored trip, where David and Julie Eisenhower joined the group to pay tribute to the soldiers his grandfather led as the Supreme Allied Commander.

Laura’s father, Charles T. Carpenter, Jr., upon graduation from Clemson University in May of 1942 was commissioned into World War II, where he was in some of the bloodiest battles of the European Theatre as an infantryman with the US Army’s 1st Division. Carpenter was a Forward Artillery officer in three major assault landings: North Africa, Tunisia and Sicily in 1943; Omaha Beach in the first hours of D-Day, June 6, 1944; and the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1945-46.

Carpenter served 443 days in front-line combat duty, earning among other distinctions, two Silver Stars, two Oak Leaf Clusters and two Bronze Stars.

In 1987, he was named to the NC Veteran’s Memorial Commission to establish a WWII monument on the grounds of the NC Capitol.

Textile US Trade representative visits Carolinas, stresses competitive supply chain bolsters economy

Dr. Laurie-Ann Agama, Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for Textiles, wrapped up a threeday visit of state-of-the art U.S. textile manufacturing facilities in North and South Carolina on Monday, June 7, highlighting the importance of trade policies that bolster the competitiveness of the vibrant domestic supply chain that contributes significantly to the U.S. economy and workforce, a press release from The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) shared.

Dr. Agama, who advises the nation’s top trade chief on textile and apparel trade policy matters and conducts and oversees negotiations affecting textiles and apparel products, was joined by USTR textile trade officials in touring seven textile manufacturers including: Glen Raven, Barnet, Standard Textile, Parkdale Mills, Beverly Knits, Gildan, and Unifi. Her three-day tour culminated today in an industry roundtable discussion with key textile executives hosted by Unifi, in Greensboro.

U.S. textile executives spanning the fiber, yarn, fabric, and finished product textile and apparel industries participated in the roundtable and outlined critical policies, such as: the importance of maintaining the yarn forward

rule of origin in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) and other trade agreements; advancing the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and its importance to domestic manufacturers; closing the de minimis loophole in U.S. trade law; addressing larger systemic trade issues, particularly the use of forced labor, with China; and upholding buy American and Berry Amendment government procurement policies.

“We deeply appreciate Assistant USTR Agama’s visit to the heart of the U.S. textile industry in North and South Carolina this week to meet with U.S. textile executives and experience first-hand the breadth of the industry’s innovation, advanced sustainability practices, capital investments and critical contributions to local economies and the U.S. economy as a whole,” said Kim Glas, president and CEO of NCTO. “The three-day visit by Dr. Agama and the USTR textile team included facility tours of several NCTO member companies, all of which have made major investments in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that are part of a broader domestic industry supply chain that produced $65.8 billion in output in 2022 and employed 538,000

workers.”

Glas continued: “We are also grateful for Dr. Agama’s participation in the industry roundtable hosted by Unifi and substantive discussions around policy opportunities and challenges. We look forward to working closely with Dr. Agama, the USTR textile team and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai to advance policies that provide incentives for onshoring and nearshoring production and bolstering the industry’s competitiveness, while enforcing policies that address illegal trade practices that undermine this industry.”

“The U.S. textile industry has always been resilient, innovative, and a driving force of our nation’s competitiveness,” said Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles Dr. Laurie-Ann Agama. “For USTR, this local engagement and conversations underscore our need to create trade policies that put workers first and promote inclusive economic growth. The spinning, knitting, and weaving operations of the textile industry are at the center of many communities across the Carolinas. This was another opportunity to hear first-hand how we trade can create jobs that allow workers, businesses, and communities to thrive.”

1st Lt. Charles Carpenter, back right, with Cannon Company officers in England while staging for D-Day, Spring 1944.

Laura Bingham at the wreath honoring those families of loved ones of WWII looking toward the Memorial Chapel.

David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower with Warren and Julie Bingham at The American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy. Photos by Laura Carpenter Bingham

UNC group listening to David Eisenhower’s tribute to soldiers of D-Day 79.

Charles Carpenter at the dedication of the new WWII Monument at the NC Capitol, Veteran’s Day, 1988.

David Eisenhower honors soldiers who fought under his grandfather’s command.

King’s City Church teams complete basketball season

The King’s City Church recently completed its inaugural 2023 Spring Basketball League.

League Commissioner

Shane Cole said the church started with four co-ed teams geared toward middle school ages with the hopes of giving young people in the area and chance to continue to play basketball. “We want to bring basketball year-round to Kings Mountain,” he said.

King’s City Church along with the KM Blaze organization is sponsoring the league.

“It’s an outreach toward basketball and ministry,” Cole said. “We had a spring season and are looking forward to another season in

the fall. “We started with 21 kids and expanded to 26 by season end,” Cole noted.

“By next fall we want to add a few more players in the middle school division with the hopes of adding a high school division in the future.”

Final standings were Hoops Dreams in first place, Bulldogs second, Kangaroos third and Hornets fourth.

The Bulldogs defeated Hoops Dreams 31-25 in the championship game. The Bulldogs were led by Malachi Powell with 18 points. Jayqwan Dawson and Jayvon Dawson led Hoops Dreams with 10 and nine points, respectively.

Jordan Mull receives GFWC Woman’s Club scholarship

The winner of the GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, the District 3 and the GFWC of NC state award is Jordan Michael Mull, son of Mike and Nikki Mull, Grover, NC. Jordan won at the local, district and state levels to win the Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship.

This scholarship is available to any student who will attend a 4-year university or college in the state of North Carolina. Sallie Southall Cotten (June 13, 1846 – May 4, 1929) was an American

writer and clubwoman, based in North Carolina. She helped to organize the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs. She was the organization’s fifth president, and wrote the federation’s anthem, as well as a history of the federation.

Jordan graduated from Kings Mountain High School, where he was president of the Math Club and secretary of the National Honor Society. He also has been a volunteer at the Patrick Senior Center, a math tutor, and has received the AP Scholar with Distinc-

tion award. Jordan plans to major in mathematics and philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and then attend graduate school.

The Women’s club shared, “The GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club is proud to have this young man representing our club and community. He is an outstanding example of a young person with determination, intelligence and a heart for the community. We are excited to see what his future holds.”

Author Dan Pezzoni featured at Earl Scruggs Coffee with Curator

June 21

Do you enjoy local history? Grab your coffee and join Earl Scruggs Center on Wednesday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. for Coffee with the Curator in the museum’s Great Hall.

Many people have an original copy of Architectural Perspectives of Cleveland County, North Carolina in their homes. The book serves as one of the greatest individual documentations of Cleveland County’s beautiful historic structures.

Now

ter Assistant Director Zach Dressel and author Dan Pezzoni as they introduce this new project and show the process that the Historic Shelby Foundation is using to see it through.

As always, come prepared to join in on the discussion and be sure to register in advance so we will have plenty of coffee for everyone. You won’t want to be dozing off during this fascinating Coffee with the Curator.

BULLDOGS – Left to right Coach Michael Wenzel, Brock Phillips, Malachi Powell, Will Bridges, Skylar Garner, Isabelle Cole and Avery Bridges.

HOOP DREAMS – Left to right Coach Mo Smith, Ty Moffatt, Cheyann Cannedy, Taleigha Bradford, Stanley Bradofrd, Jayvon Dawson and Jayqwan Dawson. Not pictured CJ Caskey.

Jordan Mull won the Woman’s Club’s Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship and will attend UNC-Chapel Hill. He is pictured with his uncle Vance Wilson (right). (Photo provided)

Earl Scruggs Center

9th annual Pickin’ on the Square Series

The Earl Scruggs Center, located on the historic court square in uptown Shelby, is hosting Pickin’ on the Square, the community wide bluegrass jam session, this summer at the court square.

The 2023 Pickin’ on the Square events are set for Saturday evenings from 5 pm – 7 pm. The event began on June 10. Remaining dates are: July 8 and August 12 and is free to the community.

Pickers of all playing

levels are encouraged to bring their instruments and participate in a welcoming, informal jam.

Music lovers, families, and individuals are invited to bring a lawn chair to enjoy the music and the beautiful Cleveland County court square. Main Street Sweets food truck will be onsite selling refreshments and the Earl Scruggs Center and gift shop will be open during the event.

Visitors are encouraged to visit the Earl Scruggs

Center’s exhibits while attending the blues concert and Pickin’ on the Square. In the event of inclement weather, both music events will move inside the Earl Scruggs Center to the Great Hall.

For Inquiries, Contact: Mary Beth Martin, Executive Director Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South 704.487.6233-office marybeth@earlscruggscenter. org

NCOA offers ideas to help older adults with expenses

The National Council on Aging, NCOA, shared a press release on ways older adults can access benefit programs to reduce their monthly expenses. The report shared a comment from Nasreen Hydari lamenting in a recent NCOA Facebook post saying, “It’s so pricey to buy produce and healthy foods.”

“I just paid $5 for a cantaloupe,” Susan Sweeney agreed, adding that “it’s getting harder to eat healthy.”

Given the ongoing pressures of inflation, these comments are sadly no surprise. According to the Consumer Price Index, the cost of food again rose by double digits in January 2023: up more than 10% over a year ago. And it doesn’t stop there. The same report shows that, compared to January 2022:

• Energy prices in general have risen nearly 9%.

• Fuel oil and piped gas now cost 27.7% and 26.7% more, respectively.

• Electricity is up 11.9%.

• Housing costs have risen nearly 8%.

And, while the costs for medical care have increased less rapidly, they, too, are more expensive this year than last: 3% more since January 2022. “It’s disheartening,” said Brandy Bauer, director of NCOA’s MIPPA Resource Center. “These expenses can quickly spiral out of control even for the most budget-minded, meticulous older adults.”

While Social Security benefits increased by 8.7% for 20232—a historic cost-of-living raise not seen in more than 40 years—those extra dollars are “effectively already spent” before they show up in beneficiaries’ pockets, Bauer added.

“One in four Americans who receive Social Security depend on it for 90% of their income,” she said. “When the costs of housing, medical care, prescription drugs, and food rise, it becomes harder and harder for these older adults to make ends meet, through no fault of their own.”

That’s why NCOA is committed to helping older Americans find and access crucial fi-

nancial programs that help bridge the gap between income and daily living expenses. Every year, $30 billion in these benefits go unclaimed— often because those who are eligible either don’t know about them or are unsure how to apply. “And many people mistakenly think they’d be taking money away from someone who needs it more,” added Bauer. “Fortunately, that isn’t the case.”

Below are four programs to help older adults:

• SNAP: Get help paying for food. Once called Food Stamps, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital lifeline for individuals and families who otherwise might face hunger, malnutrition, and the stress of not being able to put enough food on the table. As the largest anti-hunger program in the United States, SNAP helps many older adults stretch their budgets by providing a monthly stipend they can use at participating grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other retail outlets that sell food. Each year, as many as 5 million older adults are missing out on $6.3 billion in SNAP assistance alone.

• LIHEAP: Get help paying for utilities. If you can’t afford to heat or cool your living space, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can offer relief—whether you own or rent. This federally sponsored, needs-based program helps millions of households across the country pay for home energy bills, certain energy-related repairs, and even some weatherization projects. LIHEAP also provides emergency financial assistance if you’re facing a shutoff.

• Medicare Savings Programs: Get help paying for health care. Medicare isn’t free, and out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly—especially for older adults who live with chronic conditions. That’s where Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) come in. Sometimes called Medicare Buy-In Programs or Medicare Premium Payment Programs, these state-administered benefits are designed to ease

the burden of certain expenses such as monthly premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Eligibility varies depending on where you live, as do the specific benefits available. That said, if you’re enrolled in an MSP, you are automatically eligible for Extra Help (see below). Between 2-3 million older adults who are eligible for an MSP either don’t know it or haven’t applied, which leaves as much as $5.9 billion on

2023 Pickin’ on the Square will be held on Saturday, July 8 and August 12 evenings from 5 pm – 7 pm. The event is free to the community. (photo provided)

the table every year.

• Extra Help: Get assistance paying for prescription drugs. On average, Medicare beneficiaries spend as much as $500 of their own money each year on prescription

medications. The Extra Help program, jointly administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), subsidizes the cost of these

drugs for older adults with limited income and assets. Additional benefits may also include zero premiums on Medicare Part D prescription plans and limited out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy.

NC House passes SB 195 requiring Institutional neutrality at UNC system schools

The NC House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards preserving free speech on university campuses by passing SB 195 - UNC Omnibus. This comprehensive bill encompasses various technical changes for the University of North Carolina (UNC) System, with Section Four mandating the adoption of the renowned Kalven Report. This historic document, drafted by the University of Chicago in 1967, advocates for universities to uphold a policy of “Institutional Neutrality” on political and social issues. Section Four of the bill expands previous action taken by the UNC - Chapel Hill Board of Trustees in the spring to include all University System schools state-

wide. UNC-CH Board of Trustee Member W. Marshall Kotis III stated, “In order to preserve free speech and foster intellectual diversity and debate, it is critical that our universities maintain institutional neutrality and encourage free speech. Our UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees passed resolutions in the last year protecting free speech and embracing the Chicago Principles and Kalven Report as well as accelerating the development of the School of Civic Life and Leadership. I applaud the legislature’s effort to codify the commitment to free speech for all the institutions in the university system.”

The need for SB 195 arose following an inci-

dent last year when the official Twitter account of the UNC School of Medicine posted a tweet expressing criticism of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Section Four was authored by Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guilford) who stated the following: “This bill aims to prevent a chilling effect on free speech on campus by requiring all UNC System schools to remain neutral on contemporary political controversies. This will protect freedom of speech and allow students, faculty, and staff to feel comfortable expressing their political opinions. The goal is to foster an environment where rigorous debate, critical thinking, and intellectual growth are unimpeded by fear of retribution from

the institution itself.”

Hardister stressed that this does not prevent faculty, staff, and students from expressing opinions on their own and time and using their own resources. However, university staff would not be permitted to express political opinions using official resources of the university, such as the university’s official webpage, social media accounts, pamphlets, etc.

The Kalven Report has been widely recognized as a seminal work in promoting free speech and academic freedom within the higher education landscape. Its adoption by the UNC System will provide a strong framework for balancing the principles of free expression and the responsibilities of educational

Pick up your copy of the Kings Mountain Herald at one of the following locations:

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institutions.

Nick Down, Senior Program Officer for Trustee & Government affairs at the American Council for Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), offered the following comment: “A university’s educational mission rests on the free exchange of ideas—the freedom to teach and the freedom to learn. Institutional neutrality ensures that those on campus can enjoy the freedom of conscience that is critical to this ideal. We are pleased that SB 195 seeks to uphold that standard.”

Dr. Jenna Robinson, President of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, said the following: “Protections for institutional neutrality ensure that university campuses are

marketplaces of ideas. Institutional neutrality encourages discourse among faculty and students and frees the university itself from distraction and controversy. North Carolina is already the best state in the nation for campus free speech. This bill furthers that commitment” Hardister is co-chair of the House Education-Universities Committee, along with Rep. Ray Pickett (R-Watauga). He also serves as the NC House Majority Whip. SB 195 is now heading back to the NC Senate for a concurrence vote. Senator Amy Galey (R-Alamance) is the lead sponsor of the bill. She worked with Hardister in writing the amendment calling for institutional neutrality.

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Mountain Market; 506 Waco Rd.

Parker’s Amoco and Tires; 908 Shelby Rd.

Rick’s Ole Country Store; 1557 N. Piedmont Ave.

Scotchman; 2120 Shelby Rd.

Shell; 511 Linwood Rd.

Sub Factory; 311 S. Battleground Ave.

Swooger’s; 1016 Shelby Rd.

Three Point Market & Grill; 102 Goforth Rd.

Tom’s Family Mart; 733 Stony Point Rd.

Walgreens; 900 Shelby Rd.

Walmart Neighborhood Market; 1011 Shelby Rd.

Woodbridge Handy Mart; 987 Stony Point Rd.

YMCA; 211 N. Cleveland Ave.

First Cherryville Third Thursday event is June 15 in Mini Park

City to host food vendors, music, and shopping this Summer and Fall

by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael@cfmedia.info

Downtown Director David Day said recently that, “Cherryville’s Main Street will come alive on third Thursdays of the summer and fall months with food trucks, live music, and special shopping deals.”

When pressed for a date, Mr. Day noted, “The first (Third Thursday) event will be Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. That evening, in the Mini Park, the featured food trucks, wine and beer garden and music will be by Gary and Wyatt. Main Street merchants will be open and offering special deals. There will be a special food truck, Lake Side, featuring Lobster.”

Day continued, “We want to make Main Street a summer evening destination

for our citizens. In addition to the food, music, and shopping deals, residents can enjoy the ever-improving amenities of the Mini Park.”

Some of the downtown merchants at whose establishments one can shop, said David, are Annalise, Art by Sherry, Carpenters Gifts, Home Folks’ Café, Houser Drug, IW-Med Spa, McGinnis Furniture, Niney’s, Print 3-D, Rita Rae’s, and Victoria Cole, said Day. Mr. Day continued, “We’re working on new and more seating for our summer events. Plus, we now have free WiFi in the Mini Park. Our new living art wall is beginning to grow and will make a beautiful natural art piece for the Mini Park.”

Also, Day noted there is to be an antique car show in the North Alley.

For more information, citizens may call the Main Street office at (704) 4353451.

Gary and Wyatt, a.k.a. as Steve Mayeux (banjo, vocals, and drum box) and Jay Ostendarp (guitar, vocals, bass, and ukelele), are members of the Charlotte-based band, Dead Man’s Banjo. photo provided)

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Safe grilling and safe swimming for healthier summer

With summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices to minimize the risk of illness, injury, and death. Everyone can play a role in preventing illnesses and injuries when they swim, play, and relax in the water this summer and year-round. Nationally, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four-years-old.

Please keep the following safety tips in mind while enjoying the state’s beaches, lakes, rivers, and pools: • Put down your phones: Always monitor children around pools and any body of water. Unlike the flailing depicted on television, a drowning child is more likely to slip silently un-

derwater, which can be barely noticeable until it is too late.

• Keep pools secure: Close and lock or latch gates or doors every time they are not being used. Never prop a gate or door open and do not remove or lock ladders when aboveground pools are not in use.

• Know the water conditions: Be aware of potential hazards such as strong currents, undertows or sudden changes in water depth.

• Stay out of the water if you are sick with diarrhea.

“Drowning deaths are tragic and preventable,” said Dr. Susan Kansagra, NCDHHS Director of the Division of Public Health. “Now is the time to take simple steps to prevent drownings and stay safe and healthy wherever you and your family or friends gather

for water recreation activities.”

Outdoor grilling is a beloved summer tradition, and by following these guidelines, North Carolinians can have safer and more enjoyable gatherings with friends and family.

• Practice hand hygiene: Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw food or using the grill.

• Separate raw and cooked food: Keep raw meats, poultry and seafood separate from cooked foods and readyto-eat items to prevent the spread of bacteria.

• Cook food thoroughly: Use a food thermometer to ensure meats are cooked to the appropriate internal temperature, eliminating any harmful bacteria present.

• Store leftovers properly: Refrigerate

or freeze leftover food promptly to prevent bacterial growth. Consume or discard leftovers within three to four days.

• Clean and sanitize: Thoroughly clean grill surfaces and utensils be-

fore and after each use to prevent cross-contamination and the growth of harmful bacteria.

“We want everyone in North Carolina to have a safe and healthy summer,” Dr. Kansagra

said. “By following these guidelines for safe swimming and grilling, we can reduce the risk of accidents, illnesses and foodborne infections.”

Budget-friendly ways to freshen up your home’s exterior

As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money. The average cost of a home renovation is difficult to gauge, as such endeavors run the gamut from complex projects like a kitchen overhaul to simpler ones like painting a room inside a home. Indeed, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry notes that scope is what drives the cost of a renovation project.

Though there might not be an “average cost” of a renovation project, homeowners can expect to spend thousands of dollars on projects that are not very small in scale. Navigating such an expense at a time when inflation remains high might be difficult for some homeowners looking to maintain the appearance of their home

exteriors. However, there are many budget-friendly ways homeowners can tend

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 8th of June, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of RONALD COLEMAN SELF, 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, Barry Coleman Self, Executor on or before the 14th of September, 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 14th day of June, 2023.

Barry Coleman Self, Executor

Estate of Ronald Coleman Self

P.O. Box 2193

1018 Providence Rd Shelby, NC 28151

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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 File No. 23 E 388

In the Matter of the Estate of:

MICHAEL TODD BERRY, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 10th day of May, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Michael Todd Berry, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 28th 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Laura Hall 104 Ida Circle Shelby, NC 28152

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to the exterior of their properties.

• Power washing: Power

washing won’t break the bank but it can revive the look of a home. Power washing removes dirt and grime from the siding of a home and a power washing can be used to clean porches, walkways and patios as well. Hardware chains like Home Depot and Lowes typically rent power washers, but homeowners who don’t want to do it themselves can hire a professional for a few hundred dollars, if not less. Power washing after winter can be a good idea, as the elements can take a toll on a home’s exterior. A good power washing before spring and summer entertaining season can thus give a home a fresh, clean look without breaking the bank.

• Furnished front porch: A furnished front porch can

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of December, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of THOMAS EDWARD McSWAIN, 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, Joyce B. Ussery McSwain, Administratrix on or before the 31st 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 31st day of May, 2023.

Joyce B. Ussery McSwain, Administratrix

Estate of Thomas Edward McSwain

705 Hampton St Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of June, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of BRENT JONES McSWAIN, 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, Janet Davis McSwain, Executrix on or before the 7th of September, 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 7th day of June, 2023.

Janet Davis McSwain, Executrix

Estate of Brent Jones McSwain

2328 Ben Jones Rd Shelby, NC 28152

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serve as a welcome sign to neighbors and provide a great place to relax with a morning cup of coffee and a good book. Homeowners with a small porch won’t need to bust their budgets to upgrade their front porch furnishings. Some small chairs with bright cushions, a small table and a rug underfoot can revamp an entryway at low cost.

• Window box installation: Installing window box planters is another cost-effective way to brighten up a home’s exterior. Homeowners can hang window boxes outside windows on the front of their homes and then fill them with brightly colored flowers to add an inviting pop of color to their home exteriors. The experts at Better Homes & Gardens urge homeowners to take

weight into consideration before buying window planters. Keep in mind that soil and developed plants can be heavy, so look for a sturdy box as well as one that has drainage holes.

• Replace hardware: Another simple way to freshen up a stale exterior is to replace hardware. Door knobs, knockers, house numbers, and even the mailbox can appear dated after a while. Replacing these items is inexpensive and quick but can have a profound impact on how the exterior of a home appears to residents and visitors.

Exterior renovations need not break the bank. Various simple and inexpensive tweaks can quickly revitalize the exterior of a home.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of June, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of SYBIL BRIDGES WILLIS, 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, Jeffrey Talmadge Willis, Executor on or before the 7th of September, 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 7th day of June, 2023.

Jeffrey Talmadge Willis, Executor

Estate of Sybil Bridges Willis 3105 Briar Stream Run Raleigh, NC 27612

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 20th of April, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of LUCILLE PRICE HOLLAND, 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, Kenneth Charles Holland, Executor, on or before the 14th of September, 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 14th day of June, 2023.

Kenneth Charles Holland, Executor

Estate of Lucille Price Holland 1203 Cherryville Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

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Scam Alert: Solicitation looks like a notice about your mortgage

Here’s how to spot it

If you get an unexpected letter from your mortgage company, look closely. According to numerous BBB Scam Tracker reports, the letters are a deceptive solicitation for a home warranty service. Here’s how to spot the scheme.

How the scam works: You receive a letter that appears to come from your

mortgage provider. It’s allegedly from the company’s “Home Warranty Dept,” and claims that your home warranty must be renewed. Before worrying, look closely at the letter and see what’s happening. One BBB Scam Tracker report noticed: “At the very bottom of the letter in small print is the comment, ‘Not all consumers have previous coverage. We are not affiliated with your cur-

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of OFFIA VIRGINIA BLANTON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator on or before the 24th 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator

Estate of: Offia Virginia Blanton McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 19th of May, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of LARRY LOWELL SALE, 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, Kelly Sale Bridges, Administratrix on or before the 31st 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 31st day of May, 2023.

Kelly Sale Bridges, Administratrix

Estate of: Larry Lowell Sale

405 E. Homestead Ave. Shelby, NC 28152

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of May, 2023 as Ancillary

Administrator of the Estate of GERALD HERBERT GRIGG, 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, Brenton S. Begley, Ancillary Administrator on or before the 7th of September, 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 7th day of June, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Ancillary Administrator

Estate of Gerald Herbert Grigg

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of June, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ELNORA HUNT; AKA, ELNORA C. HUNT, 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, Pattie M. Hunt, Executrix on or before the 14th of September, 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 14th day of June, 2023.

Pattie M. Hunt, Executrix

Estate of Elnora Hunt; aka, Elnora C. Hunt

320 Horseshoe Dr. Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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rent mortgage.’” Another homeowner reported: “The mailing is made to look like a check: it has tear-away sides and inside is a ‘Renewal Fee Voucher’ for $199.00. It’s not a check: it’s an attempt to get you to sign up for a home warranty."

If you don’t read the fine print, or it doesn’t appear in the letter you receive, you’ll likely be concerned your home warranty has lapsed, and your mortgage is at risk. You won't be dealing

with your mortgage lender if you call the number and “renew” your warranty. Instead, you will have given money and personal information to a company that employs deceptive advertising tactics. This scheme is like the extended car warranty calls. The product may be real, but you truly need something else. Also, you want to avoid doing business with a company that resorts to misleading sales techniques. How to avoid

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of May, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROBBIN CAMP GOINS, 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, Erica Lynn Johnston, Executrix, on or before the 24th 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Erica Lynn Johnston, Executrix

Estate of Robbin Camp Goins 101 Wade Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151 KMH (5/24, 31 6/07 & 14/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of TINA MAE WHISNANT, 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, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator on or before the 24th 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator

Estate of: Tina Mae Whisnant McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE OF NUNCUPATIVE WILL PROBATE BY PUBLICATION

In the Superior Court of Cleveland County, Take notice that the nuncupative will of Toney Michael Beck is to be submitted for probate in the Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina. This notice is to inform any next of kin or unknown heirs of the Estate of Toney Michael Beck, that they have the right to oppose the probate of the nuncupative will of Toney Michael Beck.

This the 31st day of May, 2023.

233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the estate: McIntyre Elder Law

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF

CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 24th day of January, 2023 as Administrator

CTA of the Estate of Madgie Weaver Edmondson: aka, Madgie Ola Edmondson, deceased, owning real property in Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Gregory S. McIntyre, Administrator CTA, on or before the 7th day of September, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of June, 2023.

Gregory S. McIntyre, Administrator CTA

Estate of: Madgie Weaver Edmondson; aka, Madgie Ola Edmondson 112 S. Tryon Street, Suite 700 Charlotte, NC 28284

Counsel for the estate:

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

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mortgage scams

• Go to the source. If you receive any correspondence about your mortgage or home warranty that you aren’t sure about, don’t use the contact information in the message. Instead, call your lender directly to inquire about the matter.

Look up their contact information separately on your mortgage bill or search for your lender’s customer service line on their website.

• Watch out for high-pressure offers or

threats. Don’t let scammers pressure you to act immediately, even if they say you could lose your home. If someone tries to use scare tactics, stop communicating with them and contact your bank or lender directly.

• Shopping for a home warranty? Do your research first. Evaluate several options and read the terms closely before signing a contract. Check out this BBB Tip about home warranties for more advice.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 15th of May 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Sandra Kathryn Jugan (23 E 435), 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 A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 24, 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 24th day of May, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Sandra Kathryn Jugan Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of SAMUEL ARTHUR SMITH, 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 William Lamb, Jr., Administrator on or before the 7th of September, 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 7th day of June, 2023.

David William Lamb, Jr. Administrator

Estate of: Samuel Arthur Smith

125 Sam Smith Dr. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of June, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of ROBERT MONROE BRAMLETT, 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, Kristi Ann Leming, Administratrix on or before the 14th of September, 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 14th day of June, 2023.

Kristi Ann Leming, Administratrix

Estate of Robert Monroe Bramlett

3207 Starrland Drive.

Gastonia, NC 28052

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (6/14, 21, 28 & 7/05/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 17th of May 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Barbara Ann Davidson (23 E 59), 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 A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before September 4, 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 31st day of May, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix of the Estate of Barbara Ann Davidson Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (5/31, 6/07,14 & 21/2023)

fishing trip. 828-395-0758.

EMPLOYMENT

ELECTRICAL HELPER POSITION. Cleveland Electrical Contractors is seeking to hire full-time electrical helper. Experience is preferred, but not required. Eagerness to learn, ability to work with others, and work under supervision. Seeking someone dependable, with integrity and professionalism. Willing to provide training for someone who is interested in the field of electrical work. Call 704.487.5755 to schedule an interview. clevelandelectrical.nc@gmail.com

NEEDED

HANDYMAN OR WOMAN that drives and handles a wheelchair. Also want to buy a used utility vehicle. Call 828-248-2184.

LOCAL CDL DRIVERS NEED-

ED. Home everyday full or part time, 2 years experience, clean driving record, 53’ trailers, excellent pay and benefits. Apply in person at Cyclone Trucking, Inc. Cherryville, NC. 704-5307489, (704) 236-4095

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. Is hiring for Day Program Activity Coordinator. Includes some transport. Mon- Fri- 7am-3pm Also hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Residential homes, rotating schedule. Off every other weekend. If interested, apply at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150

LAUNDROMAT ATTENDANT

FOOTHILLS FARMERS’ MAR-

KET PEAK SEASON. Find your favorite local foods this season at Foothills Farmers’ Market. The Saturday Market is open year-round at the Bobby Bell Pavilion from 8 am-12. Our summer markets include: Tuesday at the Atrium Hospital visitor entrance from 10-1. Wednesday at the Pavilion 8-12. And check out our new market in Kings Mountain at 125 S. Battleground Ave. every Saturday until noon. (704) 4707603 info@foothillsfarmersmarket.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FATHER’S DAY VENDOR/

CRAFT SHOW. Looking for those last minute gifts for Father’s Day? Come shop with us, we will have variety of vendors. Big Red’s Cafe in Kings Mountain. June 17th from 10-3 pm. (980) 295-8222 imacowgirl32nc@yahoo.com

AMISH TRIP, LANCASTER, PA. August 21-23, 2023. We have a few spaces available for this trip. It includes Sight & Sound Theater play “Moses”, dinner with an Amish family and see their farm and much more! We will have a guide for our time in PA. Call Burel or Pam Harris at 704-477-6863 or 704477-1075 for more info.

EMPLOYMENT

MAINTENANCE MAN. JOB

DESCRIPTION CLEVELAND

COUNTY COUNCIL ON AG-

ING/SENIOR CENTER JOB

TITLE: HOUSING MAINTE-

NANCE TECHNICIAN GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Performs semi-skilled trades and unskilled manual tasks in the maintenance of buildings and grounds, plus general housekeeping for the Community buildings located at Marion West and West Warren Housing. It is your duty as maintenance technician to ensure that our building looks clean and maintained at all times. You are also responsible for ensuring that any potential hazards are taken care of immediately. As Maintenance Technician you must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment and able to exert up to 40-50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 pounds of force frequently. Maintenance

Technician your requirements ability is to conduct one’s self in a professional manner at all times and be able to speak to co-workers, residents and others with dignity, voice control, and confidence. As, maintenance technician you must be able to respect supervision on all levels and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Council on Aging/Senior Center. Must maintain positive, professional, and respectful relationships with coworkers and supervisor, residents, Council on Aging staff, and vendors. Please upload resume to: (704) 481-7384 lgeter@agingcouncil. org

HELP WANTED. Frame and Trim sub-contractor crew, also, individual carpenter. 704-7358998 or 704-954-9517.

BUSINESS SERVICES

WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704-419-9016 (704) 4199016

CLEVELAND COUNTY GA-

RAGE 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.

HANDYMAN LAWNCARE.

CHEAPER TODAY THAN YES-

TERDAY. Cut, Seed, Lawn Aeration, Plant Grass, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading. 704-297-1326, 980-291-2357.

Cash Only.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48

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

FOR SALE

3 MARBLE TOP TABLES. 2 end tables with 2 drawers & 1 coffee table; all Ivory Marble Tops with light solid wood legs. gp2016wm@gmail.com

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

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

FOR SALE

SHANIA TWAIN “QUEEN OF ME” Tour concert tickets for sale. 2 tickets. Venue: PNC Music Center, June 28th. Seats: 02, Row U, Seats 29 & 30, $600 per ticket. 704-466-2414

ITEMS

PART TIME 10AM-3PM. 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”. Debe tener seguro social o W7 para solicitar. laundryhelp@carolina. rr.com

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com

FULL-TIME YOUTH PASTOR/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor/Associate Pastor. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 2869294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

TREE SERVICE REMOVAL. EXPERIENCED COMPANY. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU BE SAFE IN THE STORM SEASON. OUR SERVICES: TREE REMOVAL, TREE STUMP GRINDING, TREE TOPPING. ELEVATING-FENCE LINE, ROOF LINE, STORM PREVENTION. (704) 6316587 ASTREESERVICECORP920@GMAIL.COM

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

D&S LAWN CARE. Call me for all your lawncare needs. Mowing, trimming, mulch, hedge trimming, debris cleanup, flower beds. 828-582-0314.

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

DAVID’S STUMP GRINDING SERVICE PROFESSIONAL REMOVAL OF ALL STUMPS BIG OR SMALL 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE. OWNER DAVID HOLIDAY. (980) 282-9420 DAVIDHOLIDAY20@GMAIL.COM

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc.com (704) 284-9292 ED MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

AUCTIONS

CHERRYVILLE MINI STOR-

AGE AUCTION. PUBLIC SALE - 11:30AM, June 19th, 2023 at Cherryville & Mulberry Storage, 1001 E Main St., Cherryville, NC. Contents of Units: #39 Crawley for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@gmail.com

STANLEY MINI STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 10:00AM June 19th Stanley Mini Storage Storage, 3844 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy., Stanley NC. Contents of Units: #33 Black for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@gmail.com

Saturday, Sunday, June 23, 24 & 25; 9AM-until. Furniture, tractor, antique car, tools, etc. 1681 Bostic Sunshine Highway, Bostic, NC 28018

FOR SALE

ELECTRIC RECLINING LEATHER COUCH AND LOVESEAT. Reclining head rest and reclining seats. USB ports both couch and loveseat. Thick leather. Color gray. Have receipt. $3,000 firm. 704-466-6370.

TOYOTA SET OF FACTORY TIRES. 2019 Toyota Tacoma Factory Tires, P245/75R16-Hankook, 11,000 miles. Black wheel covers and lugs included. $400. (704) 692-0385

GOLD DREDGES: 2” Proline $2,000. 4” Keene Triple Sluce w/air $3,500. 6” Keene Triple Sluce w/air $5,000. Trailer $1,000. 304-483-5015, 304-483-7658.

COLLECTIBLE 24” KISS

DOLLS. 24” posable Kiss Dolls; each plays song from base. gp2016wm@gmail.com

FARMALL SUPER C 1953 Model with Implements. $2500 or Best Offer! 704-5388706 (704) 538-8706

6 FOOT BOX BLADE: 5 shank, brand new. $950. Also plate compactor, $350. 828289-1817. MOVING SALE. COUCH & LOVESEAT- perfect condition, washer & dryer- excellent shape, double headboard & footboard w/mattress boxsprings, desk. 704-472-3262.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828286-8674.

KNOBBY LAST VISITED YOUR HOME. Fun Locally Designed Refrigerator Magnet Don’t Wait! Email for details and to see a pic NC4Ever@ USA.com

4-HANKOOK ALL TERRAIN TRUCK TIRES. 285/70/17 10-PLY WITH 11/32 TREAD. NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD. ROUGHLY 30 THOUSAND MILES TREAD LEFT. ASKING $375.00 COME MAKE OFFER! (704) 718-9122 MOST POPULAR GIFTSSHELBYNCUSA.COM. Visit www.ShelbyNCUSA.com for details and see pictures of the latest Most Popular Gifts NC4Ever@USA.com

ITEMS FOR SALE. Echo Backpack Blower-$125, New Echo Weedeater-$75, and Edge$30. 704-729-6108.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY YARD SALE SAT., JUNE 17TH, 2023 FROM 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHES, SHOES, TOYS. 711 LINWOOD ROAD,

CORNER SHELF. Wood Corner Shelf. $85. Call (704) 4183799 cricketcallierusty@gmail. com

WATER HYACINTHS $4 EACH. MULCH - GRAVELSAND. 704-473-0584 or (704) 477-4636

GLASS DISPLAY CABINETS. I have two glass display cabinets. Can send picture by phone (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

WINSTON CIGARETTES ELECTRIC CLOCK Call or text : (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

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

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

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

PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta-over 20 varieties, Daylily, Iris, Yellowbells, Crape Myrtle, Weeping Cherry Trees. 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City. 828-245-0245.

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 25th of May, 2023 as Co-Administrator and Co-Administratrix of the Estate of DARRELL M. FORBES; AKA, DARYLE M. FORBES, 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, Darrell Forbes Jr., Co-Administrator and/or Tina Champion, Co-Administratrix on or before the 31st 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 31st day of May, 2023.

Darrell Forbes Jr., Co-Administrator

Estate of Darrell M. Forbes; aka, Daryle M. Forbes

103 McGinnis Dr. Grover, NC 28073

And/or

Tina Champion, Co-Administratrix

806 Southridge Dr. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (5/31, 6/07, 14 & 21/2023)

FOR SALE

SWEET POTATO PLANTS.

Also have vegetables for sale. Lewis Farms, 5120 Fallston Rd., 1/2 mile north of Fallston on Hwy 18. (704) 472-0940

WANT TO BUY

CASH FOR YOUR CAR.

Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

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.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CLIFFORD WADE WARD

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Clifford Wade Ward, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 14th day of September, 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 14th day of June, 2023.

Eric David Ward Executor Counsel for the Estate:

PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

KMH (6/14, 21, 28 & 7/05/2023)

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TOY POODLE PUPPIES. CKC Registered, 1st shots & wormed. $500. (704) 477-6762

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TOY YORKIE POO/MALTI.

Female puppy, 7 months old, wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Only approx 7 lbs grown, $800. 13 wks Lab Mix puppy, black with white chest, wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Started on puppy pads. $150. All with approved homes only. No calls after 10pm. Wanted 2 young adult Bantam hens. 828-3910919.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary M. Wilkins, deceased, late of Rockwall County, Texas, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Ancillary Executor c/o John D. Veazey, 422 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 on or before August 24, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Tyler A. Wilkins, Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary M. Wilkins, Deceased

John D. Veazey, Attorney

Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes & Davis, P.A. 422 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792

KMH (5/24, 31, 6/07 &14/2023)

ADS WORK!

PETS & LIVESTOCK

STANDARD POODLE PUP-

PY. CKC REGISTERED. Shots and wormed. Female. $800. 9 weeks old. (704) 813-7411

CARS & TRUCKS

CELEBRITY 4WH SCOOTER

$645. Lightly used, has new batteries, extra padded air seat, charger, delivered, tech warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

MURRY RIDING MOWER. 40” cut, Briggs engine, 4 speed manual shift. Very good condition. $350, Leave message. (704) 538-9743

LADIES SIZE 3X TOPS, 2 piece sets, nice, some with tags. 58 pieces $55. 30 pieces $30. 828-248-3402, leave message.

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

FARM & GARDEN

GRAVELY MOWER MODEL

5240. 32” front cut, 2 speed axle, 4 wheel pull, Kohler engine 10HP. Has riding sultry, Heavy Duty. $250 obo. Call 864-839-4289 (864) 839-4289

CHICKEN LITTER FOR SALE. You haul. Price depends on truck size. 704-692-8752

NEEDED HANDYMAN OR WOMAN that drive and handle a wheelchair. Also want to buy a used utility vehicle. Call 828-248-2184.

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. 1 Female German Shepherd puppy 10 weeks old asking $300 Text or call (704) 418-2934

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Beautiful registered German Shepherd puppies ready for their forever home. Born March 9th. Asking price is $450. For more info call 828201-5788 (828) 201-5788

GERMAN SHEPHERDS PUPPIES. Rare, old-time, large boned beauties. Great pets and companions. Friend for life. Must see beautiful babies. If no answer, please leave a message. 828-675-4968.

AKC MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Vet checked and first shots. Call or text. (704) 9150004 AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR PUPPIES. These are beautiful AKC registered puppies from champion bloodline. Both parents on site. Vet-checked, dewormed, first shots. We have three available, Two males and one female. All are black. Born 3/29/23. $800. Call or text (704)

473-4891

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD shots 7 worming, vetted. (828) 289-6756

VACATIONS

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Quad 4x4, SWB, parked 1 year, won’t start, $3500. Both for $6000. (704) 6005534 2021 DODGE DURANGO Ext Cab. 2WD, 5.2 Gas, auto, SWB, Drive anywhere, $3900 (704) 600-5534

2007 BUICK LACROSSE. Owned by same family since new. Black leather interior, heated seats, am/fm/cd, sunroof. Low miles for the year. New tires. MAKE OFFER. (704) 692-1851

CAMPERS

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

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP

A REALITY. RENT TO OWN

Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, in Rutherfordton, NC, $49,999 (828) 544-0900

WOOD FLOOR SANDING

EQUIPMENT, EVERYTHING.

Best Offer! Well kept, top of the line, all you will need to sand & finish beautiful wood floors. (828) 342-2461 mike.crowell49@gmail.com

30 AND 55 GALLON PLASTIC

FEED BARRELS $20. Metal Burning Barrels $15. Water totes 275 Gallon $75. Solid Top Barrels, or Plastic $10. Cub Cadet Mower 50” Cut, 23 HP, $100. Call Jeff. Hickory, (828) 327-4782

LANDSCAPING/ROCK BUCKET FOR SALE. Fits John Deere front end loader. Slightly used! $1500 (704) 813-2289

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. BEAUTIFUL, CHUBBY, AND PLAYFUL. BORN MAY 11TH. PARENTS AKC REGISTERED. READY FOR NEW HOMES THE LAST WEEK OF JUNE. $400.00 DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. WILL HAVE VET CHECK WITH ALL FIRST SHOTS GIVEN. LOCATED IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. (704) 974-3296 SONJAT1@YAHOO.COM

AKC REGISTERED LABRA-

OLD GAMBLING MACHINE

Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

GASTON MEMORIAL PARK.

2 cemetery plots in Garden of Four Seasons. A prestigious plot. **Reduced $2000.** Call Johnny (704) 867-5834

WANT TO BUY

NEED TO SELL YOUR

HOUSE? I PURCHASE UN-

WANTED RENTAL PROP-

ERTY AND/OR STARTER

HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOS-

INGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

WANT TO BUY: STAMP

COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828652-9425 or cell 954-6142562.

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

6588 INTERNATIONAL 4WD

TRACTOR 177 Horsepower with Turbo. Price Reduced to $19,500 for quick sell! Call 704487-6929 or 704-689-6042

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES Shots and wormed. $50. 980-989-9244 or 704396-6636. 5 YEAR OLD JERSEY MILK Cow. Just Freshened. Good family cow. Broke to hand milk. $1200. (704) 349-3523 REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPPIES. Papers in hand. Parents on site. Shots & worming UTD. 9 wks old. $800. Call/text 704-419-0852

DOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Ready to go. Have had 1st & 2nd shots/wormed. Yellow & Black $500. Call or text 828429-0210.

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES for sale. (828) 980-8119

AKC REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPS. 3 boys, 1 girl. Ready to go. Shots current. Call Ronnie for more info. (704) 9742716

8 WEEK OLD CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 2 male, 1 female. $350 each. Call or text 704466-6983.

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. 704-476-9943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

2 AKC MALE TOY POODLES. 1 cream, 1 black, vaccines up to date, tails/dewclaws removed, ready 6/18, parents on-site. 828-980-3225. YORKSHIRE TERRIER. BEAUTIFUL, CUDDLY BABIES. Adorable Yorkshire Terrier babies ready for their new homes. First vaccination and wormings, started on pee pad training. These will be tiny babies and are full of personality. Text 82 8 28four 462 one for more information (828) 2844621 llmrwm2003@gmail.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1997 FAT BOY. Excellent condition. Beautiful, chrome, new rebuilt engine. Plenty extra equipment, tires, wheels, etc. Must see. $6,900. Call 704-692-9117

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 BEACH RENTAL: Beautiful Oak Island, NC. 3BR, 2BA house & 2BR, 2BA. Near beaches, restaurants. Close to Wilmington, Myrtle Beach. 828744-9191.

MOBILE HOMES

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE.

3 bedroom, 2 bath. Must be moved. Call Johnny. (828) 3122840

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

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

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. For Rent. $675 month. Free Water. 704-718-9651. HOUSE IN LAWNDALE. Older house 1 bedroom

2 GREEN CHEEK CONURES

BIRDS. I have 2 beautiful green cheek conures. They are very smart and friendly and a lot of fun. They must go together as they are very dependent on each other. They love apples and broccoli. My son has left home and my husband and I do not have the time for them as they deserve. We are asking 500.00 for the pair. (252) 9172931 dkpowell60@gmail.com

GREAT DANE PUPPIES. Ready to go June 4th! Will come up to date on vaccinations and be microchipped. $1600 each. Males and females available! Blue Merle, Blue Fawn, Lilac Merles, Blue Mantle. (704) 7348538

LABRADOODLE F1B CURLY

PUPS. Beautiful, Curly, F1B standard Labradoodle pups. Males & females, cream, apricot, & black. Some with white markings. Fee includes first puppy shots, vet visit & multiple dewormings. Deposit holds, pick up first week of June. (704) 692-6713 paintedshilohfarm@ yahoo.com

BABY POLAR/BLACK BEAR HAMSTER $15 for each and we have so many of them. (919) 478-5314 jonesgirl1995@ gmail.com

2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE 25,000 miles, JnR air ride on rear, LA Choppers Strip Bar handle bars, Polk Audio speakers, tweeters and amp, Screaming Eagle stage one intake, with K&N filter, Road King seat. $9,500. 704-4181837.

VACATIONS

BEACH RENTAL: Beautiful Oak Island, NC. 3BR, 2BA house & 2BR, 2BA. Near beaches, restaurants. Close to Wilmington, Myrtle Beach. 828744-9191.

OCEAN FRONT UNIT(S). Coastal Myrtle Beach, SC. Ocean waves and sandy beach 704 538 7661 Owner Finance (704) 538-7661

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-4184756.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

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Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column, and each 3 by 3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9 using logic.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Older Adults

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you recommend some good over-thecounter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them.

Hard of Hearing

Dear Hard,

The new FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that hit the market last October have become a very attractive alternative to millions of older Americans with hearing impairment.

These new hearing aids can be purchased at pharmacies, consumer electronics stores or online without a hearing exam, prescription, or appointment with an audiologist. And the savings are significant. The average cost of an OTC hearing aid is about $1,600 per pair, which is about $3,000 less than the average price of a prescription hearing aid.

But sorting through all the different options and styles can be confusing. Here are some tips along with a reliable resource that can help you choose the right aid for you.

Check Your Hearing

Your first step to getting a hearing aid is to get your hearing tested. Be aware that OTC hearing aids are designed only for people with mild to moderate hearing loss (signs

include trouble hearing speech in noisy places, in groups, and during phone calls).

The best place to get your hearing tested is through a hearing care provider like an audiologist. These in-person tests are usually covered by private medical insurance, and as of this year, Medicare will pay for general hearing evaluations without a doctor’s referral.

You can also assess your hearing at home with a good app-based hearing test like Mimi (mimi.health) or SonicCloud (soniccloud.com).

If you find through your test that you have severe hearing loss (signs include being unable to hear spoken words even in a quiet room or trouble hearing loud music or power tools) then OTC aids aren’t the right solution for you. You’ll probably need a prescription hearing aid, which you must get through an audiologist or hearing instrument specialist.

Choosing an OTC Aid

If you decide that an OTC hearing aid may work for you, here are a couple pointers to help you choose.

First, you need to know that OTC hearing aids come in two types: self-fitting and preset. Self-fitting aids typically use a smartphone app to setup and adjust the device

to suit your specific hearing needs, which makes them better suited for seniors who are technologically inclined. While preset hearing aids are much simpler devices that come with a number of set programs for different levels of hearing loss, and the controls are directly on the hearing aid.

Also, because OTC hearing aids have a learning curve, it’s very important to know the level of customer support you’ll have access to. So, before you buy, find out how long the company provides support after your purchase, and what sorts of experts will be providing the support.

You also need to find out about the company’s return policy. It can take weeks to get accustomed to wearing hearing aids and figure out whether they’re really working for you or not. So, make sure to choose a brand that offers a minimum 30-day free trial period, or money back return policy.

Best OTC Hearing Aids

To help you cut through all the different options the National Council on Aging (NCOA), which is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for older Americans, recently assembled a review team who collectively spent more than 5,000 hours researching, testing and interviewing custom-

ers about OTC hearing aids.

They came up with a list of nine winners based on such criteria as affordability, style and fit. Their best OTC hearing aids for 2023 in their nine categories include:

• Best for Seniors: Jabra Enhance (jabraenhance.com)

• Best Invisible Fit: Eargo (eargo.com)

• Most User-Friendly: Lexie (lexiehearing. com)

• Most Affordable: Audien (audienhearing. com)

• Most Financing Options: Audicus (audicus.com)

• Best Remote Customer Service: MDHearing (mdhearingaid.com)

• Best Rechargeable for the Money: Go Hearing (gohearing.com)

• Best Variety: Lucid (lucidhearing.com)

• Best Earbud-Style: Sony (electronics.sony. com)

To learn more, see NCOA.org/adviser/hearing-aids/best-otc-hearing-aids.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.