Golden LEAF Board of Directors awards $8.9 million to support flood mitigation

In fall 2021, the N.C. General Assembly appropriated $25 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation to award funds to units of local government across all 100 counties for public infrastructure projects to reduce flooding. Projects may be awarded up to $250,000 in the Flood Mitigation Program.

To date, over 40 projects have been awarded $8,933,040 by the Golden LEAF Board of Directors to address flooding in their respective localities.

Funding through the Flood Mitigation Program is still available at https:// goldenleaf.org/mitigation/.

In this program, there are three categories of projects eligible for funding:

• Construction of new, or improvement of, existing publicly owned stormwater infrastructure, including natural drainage infrastructure and flood control equipment.

• Examples include installation of drop inlets, additional infrastructure to handle increased flood waters, or creation of natural solutions.

• Repair of existing stormwater infrastructure damaged or destroyed by flooding, which must include improvements to mitigate against future flooding.

• Examples include upsizing of existing culverts, a change in material of existing infrastructure (such as going from metal to concrete), or inclusion of natural solutions.

• Engineering expenses related to planning and development of flood mitigation solutions.

• Examples include GIS mapping, design and engineering of new infrastructure, H&H models, and analyses. While projects may be eligible for the Flood Mitigation Program, this is also a competitive program. Characteristics of competitive proposals include:

• Efforts to mitigate against frequent flooding, including hazards with a frequency beyond a hurricane or other named storm.

• Documentation of a high frequency of flooding will create a stronger proposal. This includes dated See AWARDS, Page 7B

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 7th of June, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of RANDALL GENE 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, Brittany Cinquino, Administratrix or McIntyre Elder Law on or before the 19th of October, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of July, 2023.

Brittany Cinquino, Administratrix

Estate of: Randall Gene McSwain

P.O. Box 11153 Cedar Rapids, IA 52410

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (7/19, 26, 8/02 & 09/2023

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of SARAH KATHLEEN SHAW of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of October,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 12th day of July, 2023.

Personal Representative: WILLIAM LOWELL SHAW, II

Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: MARTHA WALLACE, ATTORNEY KING LAW OFFICES, PC 209 S. DEKALB ST. SHELBY, NC 28150

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 5th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of RITA DIANA COOK, 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 5th of October, 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 5th day of July, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator

Estate of Rita Diana Cook

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

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Yard Sales

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Antiques

REAL SILVER DOLLARS. $25.00 each. 704-419-0964 FOR SALE

BANJO & GUITAR FOR SALE.

For Sale

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 JOHN DEERE MOWER 42” cut, 18.5 HP, Briggs Engine, Good condition. $450 cash only. Leave message, please 704-538-9743.

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Want To Buy

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. USED MOVING BOXES WANT-

St., Blacksburg, SC.

BUSINESS SERVICES

SINGLE STORY HOUSE

PAINTING, pressure wash and paint. $1900. 828-8293716.

GRAVEL & MULCH DELIVERED. Rutherford County area. 828-829-3716. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704472-9367.

J’S LANDSCAPING & MORE. Tree cutting, haul off junk, lot clearing, grass & limb cutting, construction. Call anytime 828-744-2920.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

WE DO IT ALL! Customer service 864-219-8495. Problems, complaints, concerns 864490-9803.

HOVIS REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS. For all your Handyman needs. Carpentry, Sheetrock, Plumbing, Clean-up and Removal of Trash and Debris, etc. (704) 466-5400 ashovis.67@ gmail.com

RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION. Site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, concrete, excavator work. 828-453-8113.

ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 3002332

HANDYMAN LAWNCARE.

CHEAPER TODAY THAN YESTERDAY. Cut, Seed, Lawn Aeration, Plant Grass, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading. 704-297-1326, 980-2912357. Cash Only.

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

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

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOLLOW THE SIGNS. You never know what you are going to get! Sat., July 22, 2023, 7:30-12pm. Come on out and support. 909 Langston Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

YARD SALE. Fri.-Sat., July 21-22, 7:00am-? Two houses above school, Grover. If rain, next week. 114 Carolina Ave., Grover, NC 28073

3 DAY FAMILY YARD SALE. 7:30 am till 1:30 pm, ALL THREE DAYS! Thur., July 27th, Fri., July 28th and Sat., July 29th. Very nice men’s jeans and shirts, great for school or work. T-shirts. Tools,

Bean Banjo, alligator case-$200. Guitar-60’s model. Antique collectible case. $100. 704-2848212.

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

BOX BLADE $400. Auger with 2 bits $350. Dirt Scoot $300. Boom $100. 704-7398213

LAWNMOWERS FOR SALE.

Troy-built circle turn,2013 model-$500. Good condition. Another lawnmower-Cub cadet, 2 chrome stacks,16.5 engine, Good condition. $400. 704-2848212

HALF RUNNER GREEN BEANS. Other stuff coming soon. Call after 3pm. 704-4707830.

4 SETS SCAFFOLDING

BUCKS and braces. $500 for all. Loveseat and couch, very good condition $100. Wicker table, 4 wicker chairs, good cond., $75. Grass rake for back of tractor $400. 828-289-0901.

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON

REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

LIKE NEW TANNING BED. 32 new never used bulbs. completely cleaned, perfect condition. $1500. (704) 466-6515

REFRIGERATOR $900.00

GREAT DEAL. LG REFRIGERATOR IS BRAND NEW. STILL HAS STICKERS ON IT. STAINLESS STEEL - 2 DOORS SIDE BY SIDE ON TOP WITH BOTTOM FREEZER. 69.75 TALL. 35.75 WIDE. NEVER USED. CAN’T USE BECAUSE OF FIT. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. CALL 704-530-3459. CAN

LEAVE MESSAGE. (704) 530-

3459

BOOKCASES, GLASS FRONT, $125 EACH. (Books not included, 4 shelves, 57”x23”; Antique heavy-metal animals: camel, pig and horse, $25 each, 4”-7” tall; Collection of Vintage metal boxes, $20 each, owl, lion, teddy bear, frog, size varies. Vintage diamond ring value at $2,500. Beautiful solitaire stone set in yellow gold, $1,800. Leave message at 704-466-3097.

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FIREWOOD, BUNDLE PACKS. 7-10 sticks per 23-25 pound pack. Stretch wrapped. $5 ea. Can deliver, minimum 15 packs. 704-458-3081, (704) 435-3970

10 NORMAN ROCKWELL PICTURES. In nice frames. 7 Norman Rockwell plates, no chips. $200 for all (704) 860-4705

2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. RUNS GREAT PLENTY OF POWER, 23MILS PR GAL, NEEDS AIR/RADIO/ PAINT. 2008.788 MILES. SOLD AS IS. CASH ONLY. (828) 894-2900 GE WHITE TOP AND BOTTOM refrigerator. Approximately 15 to 20 years old. $150 OBO. 828289-5242

WOMAN’S LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET. Never worn, size 24, $80. Job Box, in good condition, $150. Gazelle free style glider exerciser, $75. 980429-7018

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE!

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

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TRAILERS,

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STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY,

BEAUTIFUL call/text.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

LIVESTOCK TRAILER $1275 Tandem axle trailer, 2 inch ball.10x5 (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383. DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 704-477-4766. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 4774766

LOST & FOUND

FOUND SMALL BLACK & WHITE DOG. Found July 6th past McMahan’s Funeral Home, Main Street 221, Rutherfordton. Please call 828-429-7486.

LOST MY SET OF KEYS. If Found please contact me. Shelby area. Has Dallas Cowboys Strap and Honda Car Keys & Remote attached. Cal 704-8349848 or 704-431-8100

WANT TO BUY

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-652-9425 or cell 954-614-2562.

SELL YOUR ABANDONED DILAPIDATED BUILDING I’M LOOKING TO BUY A ABANDONED OR DILAPIDATED BRICK BUILDING BETWEEN 1000-3000 SQFT. THAT HAS A ROLL UP DOOR, PREFERABLY LOCATED IN CLEVELAND COUNTY. WOULD PREFER IT TO BE IN KINGS MOUNTAIN IF POSSIBLE. CAN BE RUNDOWN IN NEED LOTS OF TLC. PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET RID OF. TIM 661-312-6159 (661) 3126159 SAVEYOUREARTH@ LIVE.COM

NOW $16,000 Call 704-487-6929 or 704-689-6042.

PETS & LIVESTOCK FULL BLOODED MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. THESE 4 BEAUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOME. VET CHECKED AND CLEARED TO BE RELEASED. THEY HAVE HAD THEIR 1ST SET OF PUPPY SHOTS, DEWORMED EVERY 2 WEEKS. POTTY TRAINING HAS BEGUN. THEY LOVE TO CUDDLE AND GIVE KISSES. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOYAL ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY LOOK NO FURTHER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 704-534-4368 (704) 5344368 lpastore3@yahoo.com

GREAT DANE PUPS. AKC Great Danes born 6/5/23. Vet Checked, health guarantee. Experienced breeder. Blues, Blue fawns, fawns and blacks.

Prices: $800-1200. Males and females available. (704) 4181441, southernbelledanes@ gmail.com

FAINTING GOATS. All nannys.

$150 each. 828-248-8060.

4MO LAB MIX, MALE PUPPY. $150. 5-yr female Maltese ShihTzu cross, buff and white, loves women, not spayed. Asking $450. Both wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Vet Checked. No calls after 10pm. 828-391-0919.

GREAT DANE PUPPIES FOR

SALE. Will be ready July 16th. Dad is 100% Blue European Great Dane. Mom-70%. 704477-9117.

Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

CASH FOR YOUR CAR.

Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (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

AKC REGISTERED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. President Gerald Ford bloodline, first shots, dewormed, 4 weeks old, $2,000 each. 704-884-6805. AKC DACHUNDS PUPPIES 4 female AKC Dachund puppies for sale. Wormed and vet checked. They will be ready July 13. $600 for the black ones and $ 800 for the grey one. (704) 4731393 robertknox1960@gmail. com

Awards

From Page 5B photos of flooding or documentation from residents or businesses, 911 calls, etc.

• Clear benefit for residents, businesses, and other entities within a community with priorities on those where flooding poses a risk for life, health, and safety.

• Golden LEAF will require an understanding of not just the immediate areas of flooding, but how the flooding can impact residents and businesses around the area.

• A demonstrated likelihood of success and feasibility demonstrated by engineering reports and analysis by professional engineers.

• A current (within the last six months) estimate of probable cost or another similar document.

• Linked to a comprehensive stormwater assessment of planning effort with community support.

• Sustainable outcomes that can be maintained following use of funds.

• For example, will there be enough city staff to support ongoing maintenance of the infrastructure or is there funding set aside each year for stormwater infrastructure.

• For applications to support planning efforts, a reasonable strategy for implementation.

• The purpose of this priority is to ensure any project funded for planning efforts will have a plan in place to implement the strategies identified from the Golden LEAF project. This typically comes in the form of a resolution from the Council committing to these efforts after the conclusion of the project.

A good example of an active project awarded funding through the Flood Mitigation Program is in the town of New Bern.

The City of New Bern experiences flooding along Rose Street in the Duffyfield community during frequent rain events. During flood events, it can take as long as two weeks for the flood

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

THREE BABY KITTENS FREE to good home and their mother. About 9 weeks old. 828-744- waters to dissipate. During flooding, the waters inundate both streets and homes. A nearby Canal has also overtopped during larger flood events. To address flooding in this area, New Bern completed a multiphase feasibility study in 2020 to create the Duffyfield Resiliency Improvement Initiative. One of the projects identified from this initiative was to retrofit the stormwater pump station on Rose Street.

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Golden LEAF Flood Mitigation Program funds are being used to modify the existing stormwater pump to allow for better mitigation against larger storm events and lowering the water levels in the Duffyfield community.

“The East Rose Pump Station Rehabilitation project is currently in the engineering design phase, targeting early fall bidding,” said George Chiles, Director of Public Works with the City of New Bern. “Topographic survey, field inspection of the existing pump station, and determination of environmentally sensitive features have been completed. Currently, design and planning to lower a portion of the wet well, extend the pump intake, and install penetration into the East Rose Basin are ongoing. At the time of the original construction, construction techniques prevented the pump station from being constructed at its design elevations, causing it to function improperly. Upon completion, this project will provide the City with a much-needed rehabilitation to a stormwater pump station which provides flood mitigation to a large residential area within the city, in an area particularly impacted by Hurricane Florence.”

In the community, there are many households that will benefit from this project. Additionally, there are several businesses and other entities that will benefit – including access to a nearby hospital with a 350-bed capacity. The city is also pursuing additional funding to benefit the Duffyfield Resiliency Improvement Initiative.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AKC/CKC BOXER PUPPY $350

Female Boxer pup 7 months old. Papers, tail docked, shots worming. Location: Shelby, NC (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@ gmail.com