KM Herald 7-5-23

City of KM pivots on Project South

By Loretta Cozart

City Manager Jim Pale-

nick announced that the City of Kings Mountain needs to pivot on Project South, now known as the Southwest Sanitary Sewer Regionalization Project, due to project estimates that are double the $39 M grant amount provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

“We have waited for a very long time to have 60 percent of the actual designs completed, and at that point the construction manager at risk was able to come forward and give us that guaranteed maximum price. We had been holding our breath and worried to see what that number would be. Unfortunately, that number on our $39 million dollar project came in at $84 million, so

we have had to pivot and make a substantial change to the project,” Palenick said.

Typically, a design, bid, build process would have been used for a project such as this. However, the city opted for the construction manager at risk option. “It is quite unusual, but allowed,” Palenick said.

Originally the city contemplated building a 4 million gallon per day wastewater treatment plant and then connecting it to

the Town of Grover, because the primary reason for the grant was to get Grover off their failing system.

The new facility was to be managed by City of Kings Mountain.

Pivoting, the city now plans to build a large-scale pump station, pumping from Grover and some of the primary areas that are going to develop quickly in the next several years, primarily at Exit 5, like the Dixon Ridge and Catawba Ridge developments, and anything in the entertainment district near the casino.

As a result of the high quote, the city will not be able to build the new water treatment plant and some of the additional forced main areas that might not

See PROJECT, Page 2A

City council approves contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc.

By Loretta Cozart

During the June 27 City Council meeting for the City of Kings Mountain, members voted unanimously to enter a one-year contract with Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for ongoing services in support of the Municipal Service District; the Downtown; and small business corridors within the City

Miller named to NC LOM committee

By Loretta Cozart

At the June City Council meeting, Mayor Scott Neisler congratulated Councilmember Keith Miller on his appointment to NC League of Municipalities’ Legislative Policy Committee.

The League’s Legislative Policy Committee considers ideas submitted by members and recommend the top consensus positions to the Board of Directors. The Board refines the positions further before sending them to the full League membership for a final vote. At that point, the League membership will have a focused advocacy agenda to pursue.

Candidate filing gets underway Friday

5 City Council seats up for grabs

Four-year terms of four City Council members and the mayor are expiring November 7, 2023, and their seats are among 47 seats up for grabs in 13 municipalities in Cleveland County and the Cleveland County Water Board.

Candidate filing begins Friday, July 7 at 9 a.m. at the Cleveland County Board of Elections, 215 Patton Drive, Shelby, and ends at noon Friday, July 21.

Kings Mountain incum-

bents are Scott Neisler, Mayor and Council members Annie Thombs, Ward I; Jimmy West, Ward 4; Jay Rhodes, Ward 5; and Keith Miller, At-Large.

In Grover, the mayor and two town commissioners are incumbents. They are Roy Dyer, Mayor, and town commissioners Bill Willis and Richard Smith.

Filing fee for Kings Mountain candidates is $60 for mayor and $35 for commissioners.

Filing fee for Grover’s candidates is $5.

The Kings Mountain Council is a seven-member board and includes three members with unexpired terms. They are Mike Butler, Ward 2, Tommy Hawkins, Ward 3; and At-Large councilman David Allen.

The 2023 off-year election includes gubernatorial and legislative elections in a few states as well as mayoral races and other local offices.

of Kings Mountain. The contract can be cancelled by either party with 120 days-notice. In addition, Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. would be granted alcohol sales for promotions after this season. The plan is for Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. to work closely with the city.

Prior to the vote, City Manager Jim Palenick explained to council that

once the contract was finalized, MSD funds of $42,000 would be transferred to Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. for use only in the Municipal Service

District. Additional funds of $75,000 would also be made available to the nonprofit, with some additional funds set as matching, contingent upon Kings Mountain Forward, Inc. raising $25,000 on its own.

Because Kings Mountain Forward, Inc.’s contract was approved, city council unanimously voted to repeal both the Amending the Downtown Development Incentive Grants Policy and Resolution 12-46, which establishes the Kings Mountain Main Street Advisory Board and dissolve the board.

Coffee & Conversation with new city manager

By Loretta Cozart City of Kings Mountain

invites citizens to coffee and conversation with City Manager Jim Palenick from 8:30

a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14, at Big Red’s Café at 830 E King St. in Kings Mountain.

If you are interested in what’s going on in Kings Mountain or just have questions you would like to ask, meet the new city manager, and start a conversation.

The schedule for the next three month includes

the following Kings Mountain locations:

• Friday, July 14 - Big Red’s Café, 830 E King St.

• Friday, August 18 -Chat-n-Nibble Restaurant, 415 N Piedmont Ave.

• Friday, September 15 - Kings Mountain Family YMCA, 211 Cleveland Ave.

On Wednesday, June 28, Officer Cullen Pitman was issued his Oath of Office by Mayor Scott Neisler and sworn in as Kings Mountain Police Department's newest Police Officer. Please welcome Officer Pitman to Kings Mountain and congratulate him on his appointment.

Baker Dental Care

BAND OF OZ

NC BeachBlast Festival lineup announced

By Loretta Cozart City

of Kings Mountain

Special

Events announced their lineup for the NC BeachBlast Festival on August 18 and 19 at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue in Kings Moun-

tain, NC.

On Friday, August 18, Too Much Sylvia performs at 6 p.m. On Saturday, August 19, the musical lineup includes Jim Quick & Coastline at 10 a.m., Cat5 Band at 1 p.m., Swingin Medallions at 4 p.m., and

Just

Band of Oz at 7 p.m.

This event has become a fan favorite over the years, with guests traveling from all over the east coast to attend, being awarded as "Event of the Year" by Carolina Beach Music Awards, See BEACHBLAST, Page 5A

• Improved appearance. Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth.

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• Durable. Implants are very durable and with proper care, can last a lifetime.

SCOTT NEISLER Mayor ANNIE THOMBS Ward 1 JIMMY WEST Ward 4 JAY RHODES Ward 5 KEITH MILLER At - Large

JIM PALENICK

Photo by KMPD

■ OBITUARIES

Wyte.

Thomas Robert

“Tommy” Wyte

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Thomas Robert

“Tommy” Wyte, age 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Atrium Health –Cleveland. He was born November 2, 1940, in Cleveland County to the late Jim and Nella Morrison Wyte.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James

Sadie Whittington Simmons

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Sadie Whittington

Simmons, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 26, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born in Wilkes County, GA, daughter of the late R.C. and Rosalee Sherrer Whittington and was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Simmons. Sadie was also preceded in death by a brother,

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Wright Wyte; son, Gary Wyte (Jean); daughters, Lynn Short (Chris), Beth Hamrick, and Angie Lysek (Mike); brothers, Jake Wyte, Joe Wyte, and William Wyte (Brenda); sisters, Libby McDaniel, and Carolyn Ammons (Mike); grandchildren, Chad Short, Casey Short, Stephanie Broome, Meridith Wyte, Amanda Reynolds, Robbie Lysek, Brian Lysek, Brittany and DJ Eagle, Jennifer and Cliff Greene; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Morgan Short, Cecilia Short, Jeremy Short, Elijah Reynolds, Catherine Reynolds, Maddy Call, Rick Call, Kolson Eagle, Gracie Broome, Landon Broome, Chase Broome, Hunter Broome, Sawyer Short, Carter Short, Ely Short,

Virgil Whittington, a sister Inez Moore a great granddaughter, Bryonna Goble, and a sister in law, Monzell Moore.

She was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a GA Teacher. Sadie retired after many years of service to Harris Teeter. She loved working in her yard and growing beautiful flowers. She enjoyed being at home around her family whom she loved dearly. Sadie was a wonder person who touched the lives of countless people during her 95 years on this earth. She will be missed immensely by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her daughters: Linda Tino and husband David, Bessemer City, NC and Debby Goble and husband Robert, Clover, SC; siblings: Calvin Whittington (Betty), Clyde Whittington (Sandy), Daisy Parker, Esther Dawson, Marjorie Rogers, all

passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

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ARRESTS

Alyssa Greene, Alex Greene, and Ethan Greene great-great-grandson, Tony Short.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Sisk-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor Casey Short officiating. A burial followed at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. His family received friends from 2:00 to 2:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Dialysis Clinic, Inc “DCI” of Kings Mountain, 1016 North Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150

To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.

Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.

of Georgia and Elaine Baker (Thomas) of South Carolina; grandchildren: Tommy Putnam (Mackenzie) and Travis Goble (Melissa); great Grandchildren: Alyssa, Madisin, and Luke Goble and Katy and Milo Putnam; great-reat grandchild: Finley Hamilton.

Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Joey Jones officiating.

Visitation was held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

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

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

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

will announced at a later date via Facebook.

JUNE 22: Kandis Demorany Crawford, 33, 1 Chesterfield Court, failure to appear driving while license revoked, expired registration, inspection violation.

JUNE 22: Rogrick Barnette, 30, Wingate, NC, failure to appear speeding, driving while license revoked, seat belt violation.

JUNE 24: James Lamar Cureton, 44, Charlotte, shoplifting, $2,000 secured bond.

JUNE 25: Robert Lewis Boyd Jr., 50, 301 Scotland Drive, assault on female, no bond.

JUNE 26: Ashleigh Paige Heflin, 45, 203 N. Carpenter Street, drug-equipment/ paraphernalia-selling, misdemeanor, $10,000 secured bond.

JUNE 26: Sylvester Kareem Connor, 44, Charlotte, felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, $10,000 secured bond.

JUNE 26: Jarvis O’Neal Adams, 45, 403 Belvedere Circle, larceny of motor vehicle, felony; second degree kidnap-

ping, felony; conspire commit larceny, felony, no bond.

JUNE 26: Kenneth Allen West III, 31, Gastonia, drugs, felony; drug equipment/paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $10,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

JUNE 24: Walgreens, East King Street, reported shoplifting of over $125.00 in overthe-counter medicine.

JUNE 25: A resident of Sparrow Springs Road, reported a break-in at a residence on West Gold Street and theft of an air-conditioner, two vacuum cleaners and weed eater valued at $700.

JUNE 25: CVS, Shelby Road reported larceny of overthe-counter medicine.

WRECKS

JUNE 23: Officer Matheson said Marissa Danielle Blanton, 414 Scotland Drive, operating a 2011 Ford, struck a 2017 Mercedes-Benz operated by Liliana Faxas Moya at the red light at US 74 Business. Property damage was estimated at $8,000.

JUNE 23: Officer Herndon said Jeremy Culp, operating

a 2017 Honda, was changing lanes on NC 161 and did not see Michael Hood of Lawndale, operating a 2019 Ford, merged into the Ford in the turning lane. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

CITATIONS

JUNE 23: Larry Morena Morales, 19, Gastonia, stop sign violation.

JUNE 23: Perry Lee Champion, 48, Shelby, failure to display registration number on tag.

JUNE 23: Marissa Blanton, 36, Scotland Drive, speeding.

JUNE 23: Kenneth Jackson Jr., 45, Chesterfield Court, driving left of center.

JUNE 24: Carlton Jerome Russell, Charlotte, failure to display registration number on tag.

JUNE 24: Ashley Ann Fuller, 41, Shelby, driving the wrong direction on a one-way street, fleeing the scene of an accident.

JUNE 25: Liliana Faxas Moya, West Gold Street, failure to notify DMV of address change.

Carol Killian Davis

Oak Island, NC – Carol Killian Davis, age 63, of Oak Island, North Carolina

GCPD Sgt. Burrell named an Employee of the Year

Mrs. Davis was born May 24, 1960, daughter of the late Frank and Joann Killian. Survivors include her loving husband, Terry Davis; four children, Sandra Martin and husband Johnny, Tonya Richards and husband Buddy, Chris Davis and wife Emmalee, and her baby girl, Christy Davis; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; an aunt, Kay McGee; and a cousin, Danny Killian.

A private family service

Call for volunteers

Memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Davis family. Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

P eacock-Newman & White Funeral and Cremation Service of Southport, NC is serving the family.

RAM needs help with free, 2-day healthcare clinic

Remote Area Medical –

RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Sept. 23-24 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1205 Northside Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. This clinic is in collaboration with Gardner-Webb University.

A key need for the success of the clinic is dental, vision and medical providers to help served those in need around the Shelby, N.C. community. RAM is also in need of general support volunteers to help set up on Friday, Sept. 22 and take down on Sunday, Sept. 24. Overnight parking staff to greet patients is also needed, and interpreters can volunteer

to aid patients through the process, either in the parking lot or during clinic operations. Individuals do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer as general support.

If you or your organization would like to volunteer your time to help provide free healthcare services to Shelby and the surrounding communities, please visit our website at www.ramusa.org or call us at 865-579-1530.

All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Services available at a RAM free clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings,

dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health screenings, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made onsite, women’s health exams and general medical exams.

RAM is a major nonprofit organization that operates pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical services to individuals in need who do not have access to, or cannot afford, a doctor. Founded in 1985, RAM has treated more than 910,000 individuals with $189.5 million worth of free healthcare and veterinary services. Since its foundation, more than 196,000 volunteers – comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical, and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.

On June 21, Gaston County Government recognized several employees who received awards ranging from 'Employee of the Year' to 'Heroic Service Award' and more. Gaston County Police Department’s Sergeant Jeremy Burrell received one of this year's Employee of the Year awards.

Sergeant Burrell wears

PROJECT

From Page 1A be served by development because of where the plant was located.

“Our goal was always to build this plant with grant funds, otherwise we would place this burden on our rate bearers. We are solving another town’s problem, Grover, and developing new sanitary sewer capacity for new growth,” the city manager explained. “The good news (with this plan) is that Grover will be served sooner than they otherwise would have been. And because we would have been taking on a new water treatment plant, costing probably $500,000 to $600,00 per year to operate, we would have been subsidizing that plant initially for a very large amount of money. This answer is much better for the city financially for the first five to eight years.”

Water Resource/ Moss Lake Director Rick Duncan shared with city council, “This has been Plan B for three years and is very well thought out. We were

many hats within the Gaston County Police Department from Animal Care & Enforcement Sergeant, Firearms Instructor, assists with BLET training, Marksmen Observer, and many other duties.

He works hard to make things better for everybody. He cares about the reputation of the organizations he rep-

looking at a major lift station near Bethlehem Road that can pump straight to the treatment plant that we have now, or it could go to Long Branch. This is not a knee-jerk reaction to the high quote.”

Palenick praised Duncan and his staff “for doing contingency planning

resents. He is always willing to reach out to the public and goes beyond to help where he can. Sgt. Burrell has a heart for the animals at the shelter and throughout Gaston County. He leads by example and because of that has gained the respect of his squad members. Sgt. Burrell will retire this year.

throughout the process, looking at multiple opportunities. “This is a really good Plan B, so we pivoted to Plan B.” Since the city owns the land, that site could still become a water treatment plant in the future. But, for now, continuing that project is not an option.

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Gaston County Dr. Eagle with Sgt. Jeremy Burrell

KINGS MOUNTAIN’S

Cleveland County Animal Services expands hours

Cleveland County Animal Services is pleased to announce they will offer expanded weekend hours. The shelter will now be open to the public Monday through Friday, 11 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays, 11 am to 3 p.m., excluding holiday weekends.

“In order to be a better partner to the community, we are modifying our hours to reach more people interested in adopting a pet,” said Brad Gates, Animal Services Director.

“We invite the community to visit us and meet those dogs ready to find their forever homes.”

Services offered during Saturday hours include

adoption, lost pet reclaim, rabies vaccinations, and foster pickup. Animal intake will not be available on Saturdays.

Adoption fees are $10 for cats and $40 for dogs. This includes spay/neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccinations. To receive services, a valid photo ID must be shown.

In some instances, these fees are waived. Special adoption promotions occur from time to time and include a reduced fee adoption. On-going adoption promotions include:

• Pets for Patriots - Fee waived adoption for retired and active military veterans

• Special Needs PetsFee waived adoption for pets with special needs

• Seniors for SeniorsFee waived adoption for residents older than 60 adopting a dog or cat eight years or older.

• Two for One - Cats prefer company. Adopt one cat and get the second at no charge.

Cleveland County Animal Services is located at 1601 Airport Road in Shelby. The visitor parking area can be found just past the shelter building.

In addition, the shelter will be launching new volunteer and foster programs. These programs will give residents addi-

tional ways to support the shelter through a wide array of opportunities.

This may include, but is not limited to exercising animals, assisting with off-site adoption events, caring for young or injured animals, or becoming an adoption ambassador. Interested participants can apply online through a simple application form on the Animal Services website. Visit the Animal Services website at www. clevelandcountypets. org for information on upcoming vaccination clinics, volunteer opportunities, and special adoption events.

Real to Reel International Film Festival returns this August

The Cleveland County Arts Council is pleased to announce that on August 9th, the 24th Annual “Real to Reel International Film Festival” will once again open its doors to embrace filmmakers and film lovers alike. The four day event runs August 9 – 12.

The organization’s goal is to showcase thought-provoking films and offer a venue where movie lovers who appreciate independent vision can celebrate this unique art form.

“The mission of the Real to Reel International Film Festival is to offer a forum for independent

filmmakers from around the world to showcase their talents and expose the works of these artists to our region,” said President Shearra Miller Viewers can expect to find a great lineup of films from all over the world, a chance to view Q&A's with many of the filmmakers and other fun events.

For more information about this year’s festival, contact Violet Dukes at the Cleveland County Arts Council by email violet. arth@ccartscouncil.org or phone 704-484-2787. You can also visit the film festival website at http:// www.realtoreelfest.com.

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Coordinator Heather Dover spends time with Molly, a 7-yearold Boxer Mix. Photo by CC Animal Services

Local pastor consecrated as a Bishop; made a Chief in Ghana

New Life Family Worship Center – Kings Mtn., Pastor Dr. Robert W. Eng III, traveled to Ghana and Nigeria to feed children, preach, ordain pastors, and consecrate bishops. An example of a Biblical Bishop, as noted in the Bible, is where Paul told Timothy to make elder pastors Bishops, so they might train other pastors.

Dr. Moses Neumann, the senior Bishop of World Care Ministry International and presiding Bishop to all the countries of Africa, has ordained hundreds of pastors. Additionally, he has planted hundreds of churches, ultimately fulfilling the Lord’s Great Commission, to go into all the world and make disciples of all men (Matthew 28).

Dr. Eng was made a Bishop by consecration, by Dr. Moses Neuman, and Bishop Abraham Norte. Bishop Norte was trained as a Rabbi in Israel. He was trained in the Greek and Hebrew languages. He has since converted – and trained – hundreds of Messianic Jews. While in Ghana, Dr. Eng, and Bishop Norte, preached, and traveled to the impoverished parts of Ghana and fed many children, while sharing the love and gospel of Jesus Christ.

At that time, Bishop Dr. Eng was made a Ghana Chief. He was made a Chief in Durban, south of Accra, Ghana. Bishop Dr. Eng was made a Chief from His Royal Highness, the King Ony Asanza, Ni Anshan Sasrakui, at the royal palace.

The children were fed at “The Potters House Ministries.”

After a very successful mission trip to Ghana, the total trip being 30 days, they traveled to Lagos, Nigeria,

to meet other internal country ministry team members, then flew to Enugu state, coordinating the remainder of the mission trip. The men traveled by road to Abia State, Ututu Kingdom, a very rough and remote area comprised of 16 villages.

Bishop Dr. Neumann of World Care Ministry Theological Seminary in the USA, has built a secondary school, medical clinic, and theological seminary in the remote villages where many do not have the means to travel or afford to go. Dr. Eng is the Rector of the school. Dr. Eng stated that it cost about $150,000 American dollars to train a Senior Pastor at most of the U.S. universities. The same training is given at the village at little to no cost; only a committed, sincere, heart.

“Our mission is to send the gospel of Jesus Christ teachers into the world,” stated Bishop Dr. Eng, who added, “The Kingdom of God is at hand and He said to redeem the time.” ceremony of pastors and

celebration in Nigeria, God God still leaves us impacted and in awe, noted Bishop

Children’s scavenger hunt at the library

By Loretta Cozart

A children’s scavenger hunt is being held at Mauney Memorial Library through Saturday, July 8. Children can search the library for missing items and will prizes. The library is located at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue in Kings

Mountain. Regular library hours are Monday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and Sunday the library is closed. For more information on this and other events, call 704-739-2371.

Pucky Nantz and Ashley Harris chat at Kings Mountain Farmers’ Market while shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee, meats, food trucks, flowers, and Kings Mountain centric products. A bonus is also the opportunity to meet with friends and neighbors to shop on Saturday mornings downtown, from 8 a.m. to noon. The farmers’ market requires support from both citizens and local businesses to keep it going, so Shop Local and keep this community resource alive in KM.

L-R–Sr. Bishop Dr. Moses Neuman, Bishop Dr. Robert W. Eng III and Bishop Abraham Norte.

Bishop Dr. Eng feeding the children in Durbar, Ghana.Bishop Dr. Eng preaching in Accura, Ghana.

Bishop Dr. Robert Eng being made a Chief in Durbar by King Onyasana Niiansah Sasrakui.

Photo by Shirley Brutko

A $5 million gift to Atrium Health Foundation’s Giving Hope campaign will further advance education and cardiovascular performance programs at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. The gift from Margaret and Smoky Bissell will establish The Gragg Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine and The Gragg Center for Cardiovascular Performance. Also being introduced is The Siverling Endowed Chair in Vascular Surgery that was previously funded by a gift from Bissell Ballantyne.

“Transformational gifts, such as these, help position us among the best health systems in the country,” said Dr. Geoffrey Rose, president of Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. “We are grateful to Margaret and Smoky for their ongoing generosity and for their commitment to advancing cardiovascular care in the Carolinas.”

Over the past two decades, Margaret and Smoky Bissell have sparked advancement and excellence in health care across Atrium Health, supporting Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, and the new David L. Conlan Center at Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation. The family is known for making gifts to honor oth-

ers, rather than for personal recognition.

"We are pleased to honor two fabulous physicians for the world class care received by members of our Bissell Ballantyne family,” said Smoky Bissell, whose wife’s family name, Gragg, and business partner Annette Siverling, are both recognized by the gift.

Dr. Frank Arko III, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery and co-director for the Center for Aortic Disease at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, has been named the inaugural holder of the Siverling Endowed Chair in Vascular Surgery. Arko was the first surgeon in the world to implant a branched stent graft specifically designed for branch vessel repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm and is involved in some of the nation's top clinical trials.

The first recipient of the Gragg Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, Dr. Dermot Phelan, serves as Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s medical director of cardiovascular imaging, director of sports cardiology and co-director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center. Although he cares for athletes of all skill levels and ages, he is renowned as the team cardiologist for the Carolina Panthers and the cardiology consultant to the National Football League’s annual scouting combine.

“Endowed chairs are the gold standard of faculty distinction and recognition,” said Rose, who underscored the importance of endowed positions in helping recruit and retain the best and brightest in their fields and having a lasting impact on patients and families served by Atrium Health. “This generous donation will help continue to drive innovation in education and cardiovascular care delivery.”

The Gragg Center for Cardiovascular Performance will house sports cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation services at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Cardiac rehab offers patients supervised exercise, nutrition counseling, medication management and more, to help reduce the risk of advanced heart disease. A relatively new section of cardiology, sports cardiology is designed to evaluate and treat athletes or people who are highly active. The ultimate purpose of the Gragg Center is to help both athletes and patients get back to doing the things they love, in a safe fashion.

“We thank the Bissells for their vision and hope they inspire others in our community to follow their lead and give generously to help advance health, hope and healing for all in our region,” said Rose.

$5 M gift to expand and sustain excellence in cardiovascular care in region

Let us Love as God Loves: The inclusive, unconditional, and unchanging Love of God

This well-known verse from the Gospel of John clearly states that God’s love is for the entire world. It doesn’t discriminate based on race, nationality, or any other criteria. It is a love that is available to all who believe in Jesus, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Dr. Moses Neuman

The message of God’s love is a central theme in the Bible, and it is a message that is inclusive and meant for all people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, or social status. Throughout the scriptures, there are numerous verses that emphasize God’s all-encompassing love and the universality of His grace. Let’s take a closer look at some of these verses that highlight the inclusive nature of God’s love.

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Romans 8:38-39 - “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” In this powerful passage from the book of Romans, the apostle Paul affirms that nothing can separate us from God’s love. It is an all-encompassing love that transcends any barriers and

extends to all of creation. Galatians 3:28 - “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” This verse from the book of Galatians highlights the inclusive nature of God’s love in Christ Jesus. It breaks down social, cultural, and gender barriers and emphasizes that all believers are one in Christ. God’s love is not limited to a particular group of people, but it extends to all without discrimination.

1 John 4:7-8 - “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” This passage from the first epistle of John teaches that love is not only a charac-

teristic of God, but it is also a mark of those who are born of God and know Him. It emphasizes that God’s love is for everyone, and those who truly know God will also love others without distinction.

These verses, among many others in the Bible, clearly convey the message that God’s love is for all people. It is inclusive, unconditional, and unchanging. It transcends boundaries and embraces everyone, regardless of their differences. As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate God’s inclusive love and extend it to others, treating all people with respect, dignity, and compassion, just as God loves us. Let us Love as the inclusive message of the Bible and live out God’s love.

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory

St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256

Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716

The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street

True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Macedonia Baptist Church

1101 S. Battleground Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

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

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

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

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

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

704-734-1070

Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466

Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216

Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 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

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

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

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Southern Arts Society: A Fresh Look 2023 awards presented

The awards were presented Saturday, June 24, at Southern Arts Society for their latest competition "A FRESH LOOK". The exhibit will be obn view through July 29, and much of the artwork is available for sale. Artists from around the region submitted over eighty works of art to be judged for cash prizes. Artists were asked to show their most recent work, taking a fresh look at the world around them.

The theme for this show is very open, allowing for a wide variety of subject matter to be entered. Judging the show was Jane Allen Nodine, Distinguished Professor Emerita and retired Gallery Director at the University of South Carolina Upstate, where she served as head of the art program for over twenty years. Miss. Nodine selected First, Second, Third place prizes along with three merit awards.

Artists participating in the exhibit are: Susan Arrowood, Mary Bartrop, Todd Baxter, Janice Booth, Arlene Calvert, Carl Childs, Barbara O'Neal

Davis, Ellen Devenny, Janet

Dyer, Faith Gaillot, Dianne W.

Garner, Timmy Hord, Mimi

Irwin, C.M. Kakassy, Robert E.

Klar, Emma Kay Lewis, Rosie

Little, Janet Littlejohn, Lori McAdams, Bertie McClain, Kathleen McDermott, Jill

Meeks, Martha Moore, Tom

Pacheco, Katrin Paschakarnis

Breitkreutz, Linda Pellerin, Alex Pietersen, Patricia Pietersen, Cass Roberts, Robert Silver, Austin Walker, Jenna Webb, and Joe Zdenek.

The following prizes were awarded at the reception with many of the artists in attendance. Judge Jane Allen Nodine provided the following comments for each of the awards she selected.

• First Place: Pipe Dreams, by Todd Baxter – colored pencil

The artist’s proficiency with drawing in colored pencil is immediate and beautifully executed but, the subject matter, composition, and stop action moment of the pipe smoke goes above the ordinary. Selecting an aged figure with lines and wrinkles of time and experience pulls the viewer into an atmosphere of remembrance and the past.

• Second Place: Red Kaleidoscope, by Robert Silver –glass, wire, mirror Craftsmanship and mechanical skills are the result of time, patience, and experience. This is evident in the works by Robert Silver. But craft cannot stand alone when design, the arrangement of materials and forms is not present. The texture and patterns in this work pull the viewer in to explore the object, that is also functional as a novelty, a kaleidoscope.

• Third Place: P.I. Starbucks, by Lori McAdams –colored pencil, ink, watercolor

At first view of this work, I immediately envisioned the work of Edward Hopper. There is an austerity to the image that

Girl Talk Ministry’s Journey to Becoming Summit

seems to place it in another time-period other than that of a 21st Century Starbucks. The only giveaway being the coffee cup with the proverbial plastic sippy top. I enjoyed the use of forced perspective in the composition that elongated the table and fedora, both curving and leading the eye back toward a figure engrossed in reading, both separate and isolated from the figure at the table.

• Merit Award: Tree with Three Crows, by Janice Booth – photography on canvas

At first look this work appeared to be a painting of loose strokes, but with further observation I realized it was a photograph printed on canvas. I was drawn to this piece by the movement and vibration, and the fact that as a photograph, it was more abstract than realistic. The bold trunk and branches of the tree move solidly through the composition of shifting golds and greens against the blue sky. This could be mistaken for a reflection on water, rippling and shifting in a light breeze.

• Merit Award: Peaches: Pensive, by Barbara O’Neal Davis - watercolor

In many of the figurative works the subject looks within their space, caught in the activity of the moment. In this work the figure looks out directly at the viewer. Her expression is relaxed but engaging. I like how the artist forced the image into the picture plane, overfilling it and cutting away the top of her head and sides of her flowing hair. The artist has used watercolor, an unforgiving medium, to render the various tones in the face, and the blues, greys and magenta of the hair works well with the warm browns and oranges of the skin. Strength comes to mind as I observe this portrait.

• Merit Award: Embrace, by Ellen Devenny - photography

Photography is so much a part of our contemporary lives that we think little or nothing about the technical aspects to capture a moment in time. In black and white photography, utilizing a full scale of tones from blackest black to white does not just happen by clicking a button. Before composing, attention must be paid to lighting, aperture, speed, etc., and in this case to watch and wait in the wild for that perfect moment. Technical proficiency and patience are necessary, and this work includes a magical moment when the birds embrace before parting.

Southern Arts Society

(SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Currently on exhibit "A Fresh Look" now through July 29, 2023. Gallery

Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For

ples of design and composition as well as mechanical mastery, conceptual works – works that

By Loretta Cozart

Girl Talk Ministry announces the Journey to Becoming Summit on July 15, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.at Destiny Ministry Center at 4004 York Highway in Gastonia. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

The goal of this event is to empower, uplift, and encourage girls to find strength in God and their support system to overcome any obstacle that they may be facing in life. The event is free.

“We can’t allow our adversities in life to cripple the calling God has destined for us! The devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but through the blood of Christ Jesus we shall live and declare the works of the Lord,” said founder Tiana Roberts.

Participants can register at https://linktr.ee/girltalkministry Donations will be accepted, and parents are required to stay and be a part of the summit. The girls will NOT be allowed to be dropped off and then picked back up.

Free cancer-fighting food workshop at Mauney Memorial Library

Levine Cancer Institute is hosting free nutrition education on cancer-fighting foods to help lower the risk of cancer. Research has shown that diet is one of the leading risk factors for many cancers at Mauney Memorial Library on Mon-

day, July 24, at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Free recipe cards and measuring cup sets will be handed out at the event!

Registration Required: https://mauneylibrary.libcal.com/event/10487128

more information go to http:// southernartssociety.org/ or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail.com.

Miss Nodine made the following comments about the show overall, “It is an honor for me to be invited to judge the 2023 Southern Arts Society competition, A Fresh Look. I was pleased to see a variety of styles, media, and subject matter represented, and I congratulate you all for taking the risk to make your work public.”

She continued, “In this exhibition I selected works that met several criteria; technical skill – using established princi-

prod and challenge the viewer with ideas and images that veer from conditioned responses of beauty and aesthetics, vernacular works – works that may seem awkward and out of character to most established principles of design but in some manner poke at our sense of time, space, and reality.”

“While subject matter and composition are crucial to work, I encourage artists to pay close attention to mechanical skills such as paint application or physical construction. Look at master works and original works by established artists. Practice mixing colors, vary

brush strokes and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. This is where we learn our most important lessons,” she said.

“Pay close attention to mounting and framing works. Frames should work with the art and not overpower with heavy patterns or thick dimensions. Choose subject matter wisely and let your art voice re-

flect your vision. Seek out the unusual and avoid sentimental or overused subjects. Think of your art-making much like a creative writer. You want to pull the viewer into the work and give them a taste, whether bitter or sweet, offer a taste they can feel and see. Thank you for inviting me to judge your work," she concluded.

First Place: Pipe Dreams, by Todd Baxter – colored pen. TIANA ROBERTS

Second Place: Red Kaleidoscope, by Robert Silver – glass, wire, mirror. Closeup view pictured below.

Merit Award: Embrace, by Ellen Devenny - photography.

Merit Award: Peaches: Pensive, by Barbara O’Neal Daviswatercolor.

• Merit Award: Tree with Three Crows, by Janice Booth –photography on canvas.

Third Place: P.I. Starbucks, by Lori McAdams – colored pencil, ink, watercolor.

Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame’s new home is former WOHS building

Group plans second induction ceremony for November 2023

by MICHAEL E. POWELL CF Media michael@cfmedia.info

Music aficionado Phil Weathers said the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame (CCMHOF) is undergoing some rehab work and its new home will soon be at 1511 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby.

Weathers noted the building opened in 1946 as Radio Station WOHS.

“Later, another radio station (WXIK) was housed here,” he said. “Most recently it was also home to KTC Broadcasting. There is quite a bit of local and national musical history within the walls of the building from performances and interviews with Earl Scruggs, Don Gibson, and broadcasters like Hugh Dover.”

The building was donated to the Hall of Fame by the Hastings family (Calvin and Theresa).

got its start in 2019 when “…a small group began meeting at the Shelby Library and the HoF was born.” The group then consisted of Weathers, his wife, Patti, Ronnie Whisnant, Angela Patterson Padgett, Tommy Ellis, and Mary Fox.

For his part, Weathers said his involvement stems from the fact that he has, “…always enjoyed music and I have been fortunate to attend numerous concerts. In doing so, I have also had the opportunity to meet several artists, such as Beatle, Ringo Starr. My family also enjoys music, thus the family connection to the Hall of Fame.”

He continued, “Having known there is a lot of musical history in Cleveland County, I thought we should try to recognize it and keep the history alive for future generations. Therefore, we decided to start the CCMHOF.”

The organization’s first induction ceremony was September 2022, he said, adding, “The first class of inductees included Earl Scruggs, Don Gibson, Ron Feemster, Bobby Rogers, Hugh

and Herman and Jean Dawson. The Hastings Award went to Calvin and Teresa Hastings. We also inducted two songs, ‘I Love the Nightlife,’ by Alicia Bridges, and ‘Timber, I’m Falling in Love,’ by Patty Loveless.”

Weathers also noted they have had individuals donate various musical instruments; some which are autographed, and concert posters,as well as albums.

Weathers continued, “Our second induction ceremony is being planned for November 2023. We will be announcing our new inductees in September.”

He said if someone is interested in nominating an individual or group, they can send their nomination to CCMHOF’s address or message them on the CCMHOF Facebook page.

The CCMHOF Board consists of Weathers (President), Angela Patterson Padgett (Vice President), Mary Fox (Treasurer), Patti Weathers (Treasurer), Ronnie Whisnant, Jeff Champion, Drew Fulton, Tommy Burns, Danny Shull, Vickie Shull, and Ryan Fox.

“Our Board members are representative of various parts of Cleveland County,” noted Mr. Weathers.

As for helping the group/ organization out, Weathers said, “We would LOVE donations! Anyone can donate on our website, ccmusichalloffame@gmail.com, or mail a check to our physical address at 1511 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152. We are presently applying for some grants. We are a 501 (C) nonprofit organization.”

Regarding the on-going work at the radio station, Weathers said, “Most recently we have

pretty much gutted our building. Our Board members and other volunteers have been painting, cleaning, and tearing out old carpet.”

Phil did want to note one other thing – “We are presently planning a fundraiser with Dragonfly Wine Market in Uptown Shelby. It will be in September. We are lining up bands to play, etc. More information on that will be forthcoming.”

Liberty Mountain, by Playwright Robert Inman, depicts the dramatic events leading to the October 7, 1780, Battle of Kings Mountain. It brings to life the story of these Carolina Backcountry patriots, who with their victory helped secure our nation’s liberty. The indoor drama features full theater action, music, epic battles, and special effects.

Performances are each weekend beginning

Friday, September 29, at 7:30 PM

• Saturday, September 30, at 3:00 PM

• Saturday, September 30, at 7:30 PM

• Sunday, October 1, at 3:00 PM

• Friday, October 6, at 7:30 PM

• Sunday, October 8, at 3:00 PM Group discounts and VIP packages are available. Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit, produces the play.

Gilbert and Jancy Patrick are the Founding Sponsor. Albemarle is the Presenting Sponsor. Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority is a Major Sponsor. Sigmon Theatrical, LLC, Artistic Director Caleb Sigmon, and Bob Inman are the creative team.

For more information, visit KMLT.org or LibertyMountainDrama.com, tickets@kmlt.org, or call 704-730-9408.

The former radio station, WOHS/WXIK, is in the process of becoming the new home of the Cleveland County (photos provided)

Workers and volunteers tearing up the old carpet inside the building during the renovation project.

An interesting logo, made into the floor of the old radio station – WOHS – was found when the old carpet was removed.

“Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama” returns for 8th season in the fall

KM’s second

celebration a huge success

By Loretta Cozart

The community’s second Juneteenth celebration was held on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Deal Street Walking Track in Kings Mountain. The event was co-chaired by Janie and Leroy McVay, who coordinated the festiv-

and a puppet show. They also have a prayer tent for those in need of prayer. All events were open to everyone in the community.

The event was sponsored by The Davidson Association and was co-sponsored by City of Kings Mountain and Mauney Memorial Library.

partisan 501(c)3 nonprofit

Ladies enjoying the Juneteenth Celebration.

Mayor Neisler with Randy Miller during opening ceremony.

Photos by Katherine Pendergrass Pictured L-R: Councilmember Keith Miller chats with Randy Janie McVay co-chaired the Juneteenth event with her husband Leroy.

Supreme Court rejects considering race in college admissions

By Loretta Cozart

On Thursday, June 29, the United States Supreme Court ruled that colleges cannot use race in admissions. In the 6-3 decision, conservative justices stuck down admission policies based on race at both UNCChapel Hill and Harvard University.

Chief Justice Roberts said that the court has "permitted race-based admissions only within the confines of narrow restrictions. University programs must comply with strict scrutiny, they may never use race as a stereotype or negative, and, at some point, they must end."

The two schools’ programs, "however well-intentioned and implemented in good faith, fail each of these criteria."

Roberts stated the schools “concluded,

wrongly, that the touchstone of an individual’s identity is not challenges bested, skills built, or lessons learned but the color of their skin. Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.”

The court’s three Liberal Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.

Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case saying, "This decision undermines decades of progress made across the

country to reduce systemic discrimination and promote diversity on campuses which is an important part of a quality education. Campus leaders will now have to work even harder to ensure that North Carolinians of all backgrounds are represented in higher education and to ensure strong, diverse student bodies at our colleges and universities to train the next generation of leaders for North Carolina and the nation."

UNC Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said in a statement Thursday, "Carolina is committed to bringing together talented students with different perspectives and life experiences and to making an affordable, high-quality education accessible to the people of North Carolina and beyond."

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How to read sunscreen labels

By Loretta Cozart

With summer finally here, protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging rays becomes increasingly important. For many, understanding sunscreen labels is like reading a foreign language. A study by JAMA Dermatology found that many people don’t understand how to read a sunscreen label or how the product protects the skin. And only 43 percent of survey respondents understood the meaning of an SPF value.

To help you understand how to read sunscreen labels, skincancer.org breaks down the different components, and shares basic sunscreen terms.

• Broad Spectrum: It’s essential for your sunscreen to offer broad spectrum protection, which means that it offers effective protection against both UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) rays, the solar wavelengths proven to damage the skin. UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB, and are the chief cause of wrinkles, sagging and other signs of aging. UVB rays damage the skin’s upper surface and are the main cause of sunburn. Both cause skin cancer.

• Sun Protection Factor (SPF): SPF is a measure of how long a person can stay in the sun before its UVB rays start to burn the skin. Let’s say with no sunscreen, your skin starts to redden in 20 minutes. An SPF 30 will theoretically allow you to stay in the sun 30 times longer without getting burned. But keep in mind that SPF numbers are determined in a lab. In the real world, no matter what the SPF, sunscreens start to lose effectiveness over time, so it’s important to reapply every two hours and after swimming

or heavy sweating. Also note that above SPF 50 the amount of additional sun protection is negligible. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends always using a Broad Spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher – SPF 30 or higher for extended stays outdoors.

• Water-resistant: The terms “water-resistant” and “sweat-resistant” indicate whether the sunscreen remains effective for 40 minutes or 80 minutes when you are swimming or sweating. Since no sunscreen is fully “waterproof” or “sweatproof,” the FDA prohibits these terms.

• The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation: Look for our Seal to assure yourself that a product is safe and effective. Scientific data for each product that is submitted for the Seal of Recommendation is reviewed by a volunteer committee of renowned photobiologists — experts in the study of the interaction of ultraviolet radiation and the skin. The Daily Use Seal is earned by sunscreens that protect against brief everyday sun exposures, the kind you experience walking to the car or running errands. The Active Seal is earned by sunscreens that protect against prolonged sun exposure, like when you’re exercising outdoors or spending the day at the beach.

• Active ingredients: This area of the label, often on the back of the bottle, lists the main ingredients in sunscreens that protect your skin against UV rays. There are two main types of active sunscreen ingredients: chemical and physical. Chemical ingredients such as avobenzone and benzophenone, work by absorbing UV

like a sponge, reducing its penetration into the skin, whereas physical ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide stay on top of the skin and deflect UV rays like a shield. Many sunscreens available today combine chemical

and physical ingredients. Before using sunscreens, be sure to check the expiration date. Sunscreens are formulated to last three years, according to regulations by the FDA. Older sunscreens may not protect you.

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1 stick margarine

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Local students selected for $14,000 Golden LEAF scholarships

On June 22, the Golden LEAF Foundation announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF Scholarship, including 15 in Cleveland County.

High school seniors entering college as first year students are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship each year for up to four years of undergraduate study at a participating four-year North Carolina college or university. Community college transfer students are eligible for $3,500 a year for up to three years of undergraduate study.

Recipients from rural or economically distressed North Carolina counties are selected based on future career goals and an expressed intent to contribute to the state’s rural communities upon graduation from college. The Golden LEAF Foundation established the

Golden LEAF Scholarship Program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural counties with the goal that are graduation recipients will return and contribute back to rural communities. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers the program and selects students for awards.

“We are proud to award scholarships to hardworking and bright students with deep roots in their rural communities,” said Scott T. Hamilton, Golden LEAF Foundation President, Chief Executive Officer. “These students were selected out of a pool of more than 1,700 applicants. We look forward to the future success of these scholarship recipients as they follow their education pursuits and develop into North Carolina's next generation of rural leaders.”

Scholarship recipients may also apply for the Golden LEAF Rural Internship Initiative. The Rural Internship Initiative provides Golden LEAF Scholars with professional work experience related to their career field in a rural North Carolina community. The Golden LEAF Foundation provides funding to pay interns $15/hour for up to 400 hours of work. Internships take place over 8-10 weeks, between June and August.

“Congratulations to Cleveland and Rutherford County students for achieving this great honor!” said North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore. “Your hard work has resulted in this standout recognition and the admiration of many. Thank you for representing our community well, and may you be successful as you work toward achieving your goals for the future.”

“My sincerest congratulations to Mindy, Libby, Camille, Noura, Mike, Rebecca, Michael, Logan, Jake, Caleb, Angela, Miriam, Keyona, Kala, and Hannah for earning this award,” said Senator Ted Alexander. “I’m sure you will put in the hard work to help you accomplish your goals. We need students like you to help our rural communities thrive!”

“I want to congratulate all of the Golden LEAF Scholarship recipients from Cleveland and Gaston counties and all other counties,” said Representative Kelly Hastings. “These students should be proud of their great accomplishment and having their hard work and dedication recognized is important. I wish them the best in their bright futures ahead.” The newly selected 2023-24 Golden LEAF Scholarship recipients are as follows:

Name High School University

Camille Currence Kings Mountain High School UNC - Greensboro

Rebecca Hawkins Kings Mountain High School Gardner-Webb University

Michael King Kings Mountain High School Campbell University

Jake Lloyd Kings Mountain High School Gardner-Webb University

Angela Moreno Sanchez Kings Mountain High School Gardner-Webb University

Mindy Brown Burns High School Gardner-Webb University

Libby Canipe Shelby High School Campbell University

Noura Elkout Clev. Early College High School UNC - Charlotte

Mike Gomez Burke Middle College High School UNC - Charlotte

Hannah Hoyle Crest High School University of Mount Olive

Logan Lacy Cleveland Early College High School Lenoir-Rhyne University

Caleb McCabe Burns High School NC State University

Miriam Vargas Saenz Cleveland Community College UNC - Charlotte

Keyona Whisnant Shelby High School UNC - Chapel Hill

Kala Young Cleveland Community College Gardner-Webb University

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Kid’s fishing rod recall

Lil Anglers recalled its Children’s Fishing Rods with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos because the rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a risk of adverse health issues to young children.

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.

The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Consumers should immediately take the recalled fishing rods away from children, stop using them and contact Lil Anglers for a full refund or free replacement fishing rod. It was sold at Academy Sports and Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops, and Dick’s Sporting Goods and other specialty sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lil Anglers website from January 2021 through March 2023 for between $25 and $35.

This recall involves children's fishing rods which were sold in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, pink and red. The rods were sold

as part of the Kid Casters No Tangle Combo which includes a 34-inch inline rod and reel combo, plastic casting plug, rattle bobber and a pre-tied snap swivel. The reel has a 3.3:1 gear ratio and is equipped with a 6 lb. line. The model numbers and date codes can be found on the fishing rod.

Model – Code:

• KCBAGBLUE - 21-01

• KCBAGGREEN - 2001, 21-01, 22-01

• KCBAGORANGE20-01, 21-01

• KCBAGPINK - 20-01, 21-01, 22-01

• KCBSNTWB34 - 2101

• KCGSNTWB34 - 2101

• KCSNTRED - 20-01, 21-01

Contact Lil Anglers toll-free at 844-347-4543 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@anything-possible.com or online at https://www. kidcastersrecall.com or at https://profishiency.com/ kidcasters.

By Gar y Miller Gary Miller

Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ

building trust. The prophet Isaiah wrote about waiting. He said this. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.

GARY MILLER

One of the activities I have enjoyed for about twenty years is running. But after the first decade, my knee put me on the shelf. During that time, I learned to enjoy road biking. And I still do. But my love has always been to run. There are a lot of reasons, but the number one reason will probably sound odd to you. I have actually never felt closer to God than when I run. Many of you tell me that same thing about your time on the water or in the woods. I get it, but my experience comes from running. I’ve never been much of a crier, but I’ve never cried more than when I run. I know. I know. Call me whatever, but it’s just the truth. Needless to say, you can imagine the day I had to quit running because of my knee. At that time, I had just left a position and had no health insurance. My knee problem was a quick fix but how to afford it was not. I sulked, got depressed, and even got mad at God. After all, the expenses involved around running was minimal, and I had such a good experience doing it, that I questioned why. When I was able, I had the knee repaired and began the process of recovery and return. During that time, I was never able to fully return to the miles I once put it. Recently, I have enjoyed more pain-free mileage. I have also enjoyed the return of my spiritual closeness. The wait has been long. It always is. I think for most of us, it is the worst four-letter word in the English language. Wait.

Ugh! What a disgusting word. And yet, it is perhaps God’s greatest tool for

Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

(Is 40:29-31 ESV)

He gives us some results of waiting.

Sometimes the wait will result in soaring like eagles. We will move into new blessings where we will remain on top with very little effort. Other times, the end of our wait will be so full of goodness that we will feel like we could run forever, without getting tired.

(I’ve done that a few times) But sometimes the initial results are simply that God will sustain you in the middle of the wait - when you feel your strength to take another step is gone. You will walk and not faint. Not soar. Not run. But simply walk.

Many of you are at this place right now. You are in the middle of the wait. The walk is hard. I pray you will lean into God one more day. Trust in him one more day. What He has for you will be worth the wait.

Gary Miller has written Outdoor

How to care for perennials

Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning homeowners do not have to invest in a gardenful of new flowers every year. That can add up to considerable savings. Perennials often form the foundation of beautiful gardens.

Annuals only grow for one season, produce seeds

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 19th of June, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES RICHARD PANTHER, 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, Bianca Long, Executrix on or before the 28th 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 28th day of June, 2023.

Bianca Long, Executrix

Estate of James Richard Panther

1159 Cleveland Ave Grover, NC 28073

KMH (6/28, 7/05, 12 & 19/2023)

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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Kings Mountain Mounties runners-up in YMCA Allstars

By Loretta Cozart

Bentlee Elmore and his buddy, Benjamin Sanders, participated in the YMCA KM Allstars 9-10

year. Their team, The Kings Mountain Mounties, came in as runners up against Boger City the weekend of June 24 & 25.

The team played at

Tryon baseball field and also received the Good Sportsmanship Award. “We are so proud of them and their team,” shared Bentlee’s mom Shannon Elmore.

nance-free. Certain care is needed to help perennials thrive, and that starts with the soil. In fact, soil is the single most important factor for growing healthy plants. Penn State Extension says most perennials grow ideally in well drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. In addition, organic matter can improve soil texture and water-holding ability. When including perennials in the garden, make

sure you wait for the right time to plant them. The ideal time is during the spring or fall. Perennials come as container-grown perennials, which already have been established in the soil. Bare-root perennials are just roots that are often packed in peat moss. In order to plant bare-root perennials, soak the roots in water for several minutes before gently planting in

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Grover Town Council July 10, 2023

6:00 P.M. Grover Town Hall 207 Mulberry Road Grover, NC 28073

CASE 23-16 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Janet Adams is requesting to rezone parcel 70092, located at 217 Hardin Circle, from Restricted Residential to Residential.

The Grover Town Council may change the existing zoning classification of the entire area covered by the petition, or any part thereof, without the necessity of withdrawal or modification of the petition or further publication of notice. A list of the permitted uses and proposed map amendment is available during regular business hours in the Cleveland County Planning Department, 980-484-4975.

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th of April, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of RUSSELL SPARKS DAVIS, SR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, G. Bryon Gragg, Jr., Resident Process Agent at 9 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 21st 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 21st day of June, 2023.

Robert Grier Davis, Executor

Estate of Russell Sparks Davis, Sr.

2824 Belaire Circle Atlanta, Ga. 30340

Counsel for the Estate

Resident Process Agent

G. Bryon Gragg, Jr.

9 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150

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watered deeply, especially during the first growing season. However, the soil should never be overly dry or wet. Most perennials do not need to be fertilized heavily. A single application in the spring typically is all that’s needed.

Care along the way can include deadheading spent flowers so that plants can use their energy on seed production and reblooming. Perennials should be divided when they grow large, every three to four years when the plants are not in bloom. Perennials

produce fewer flowers or may look sickly when the time has passed to divide them. Early spring often is a good time to divide perennials, advises The Farmer’s Almanac.

A thick layer of mulch can help perennials to overwinter successfully. Perennials planted in containers will need to be transplanted into the garden before it gets cold because most containers cannot thoroughly insulate perennial roots.

Apart from these strategies, perennials pretty much take care of themselves. As long as sunlight requirements match plant needs, the perennials should thrive.

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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team this

The Kings Mountain Mounties came in 2nd place against Boger City. Pictured L-R: Bentlee Elmore and Benjamin Sanders.

Photo by Shannon Elmore

Truths articles for 20 years. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org

Pollinators are an important part of gardens

A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, including trowels, rakes, soil, amendments, and fertilizer, can help gardeners create beautiful spaces. It’s also important that pollinators are made to feel welcome in the garden.

The United States Department of Agriculture reports that one-third of all agricultural output depends on pollinators. The USDA notes that insects and other animal pollinators are vital to the production of healthy crops for food, fibers, edible oils, medicines, and other

products. Pollinators also are essential for maintaining habitats and ecosystems that many wild animals rely on for food and shelter. The U.S. Forest Service says that, without pollinators, the human race and all of the earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. Pollination done the natural way often yields large, flavorful fruits.

Pollinators are make-orbreak components of largescale agriculture, and they’re just as important in private home gardens. The Pollinator Partnership, an organization that works to protect pollinators and their habitats across North America, says pollinators include bees, but-

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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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 28th of June, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of CARRIE LEE CLONINGER; AKA, CARRIE R. CLONINGER, 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 Cloninger, Administrator on or before the 28th 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 28th day of June, 2023.

Kenneth Cloninger, Administrator

Estate of: Carrie Lee Cloninger; aka, Carrie R. Cloninger

PO Box 365, Cherryville, NC 28021

201 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, NC 28021

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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terflies, beetles, birds, and bats. These animals travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies. The following are some ways to maintain healthy pollinator habitats.

• Consider the soil and types of plants that will thrive in it before choosing what to plant. Fix drainage issues and plant with sunlight in mind.

• Vary the colors and shapes of plants to attract a greater array of pollinators. Plant flowers close to vegetable gardens to attract pollinators.

• Group plants together when planting to more effectively attract pollinators.

• Select plants that flower

at different times of the year so that nectar and pollen sources are available yearround.

• Whenever possible, choose native plants.

• Avoid the use of pesticides.

• Provide a water source for pollinators, such as a shallow dish with stones half-submerged for perching.

Pollinators are important for gardens, whether those gardens are commercial operations or small backyard plots. Allow pollinators to share spaces and be mindful of behaviors that can threaten their survival.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

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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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of June, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROBERT DREW MUNOZ, 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, Melinda Munoz, Executrix on or before the 21st 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 21st day of June, 2023.

Melinda Minoz, Executrix

Estate of Robert Drew Munoz 1283 Dalesford Dr Alpharetta, Ga. 30004 KMH (6/21, 28, 7/05 & 12/2023)

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

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COM (704) 457-1001 HEALINGHEALTHANDWELLNESS@GMAIL.COM

EMPLOYMENT

MAINTENANCE POSITION

LAKE LURE, NC. Full-time, Lake Lure Inn. Knowledge of carpentry, tile, plumbing, electric, and HVAC preferred. Apply within: 2771 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC or online lakelure.com

EOE (828) 625-2525 ext. 121 engineering@lakelure.com

WEAVETEC INC. Established

Dobby and Jacquard weaving plant needs experienced help for all production positions. Pay depends on experience. Benefits include health insurance and 401K. Please apply in person at 216 Wilbur St., Blacksburg, SC.

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

FULL-TIME YOUTH PAS-

TOR/ASSOCIATE PAS-

TOR. 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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT

MATERIALS ENGINEER (BELMONT, NC) LTS Research Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a person to perform the following: Manage the incoming research projects by assessing production feasibility, resource requirements & costs. Design & develop suitable manufacturing methods based on theoretical calculations, research work & internal production capabilities assessment. Design & perform experiments at small-scale laboratory level experiments, tests & production with assistance from Applications team. Analyze & characterize crystallography, chemical composition & physical properties of new materials using X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDAX) - and Particle size distribution (PSD) instruments, Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for internal quality control & to meet client’s specifications. Record & report the results for internal records & to ensure quality according to standards. Design & devise production methods for new chemicals & products. Advice & consult with production sites for suitable techniques based on research & internal specifications. Evaluate & maintain the critical path between production & application process from sales request to product shipment. Determine & ensure the quality of incoming & outgoing materials as per the LTS internal standards. Verify product specifications such as chemical composition, size, purity, manufacturing process, etc., following established Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Record & report all relevant quality control (QC) documentation for internal reference, compliance manuals, quality records, traceability & auditing purposes. Identify & suggest optimal production solutions based on R&D requirements. Collaborate with manufacturing team to explore viable production methods for new chemicals based on their industrial applications. Provide advanced technical expertise to design & develop new materials. Synthesize materials in non-traditional sizes, formulations & purity profiles for exact specifications. Determine boundaries in the development & implementation of high-purity optical coating materials. Document all phases of research & development. Communicate & discuss with production sites to modify existing production methods & introduce new methods for improvement in product quality & performance. Follow up regularly with production site to ensure timely workflow & product delivery to customers. Perform sputtering target bonding & other final machining procedures prior to shipping & delivery to the customers. Prepare documentation for all experiments performed. Update & maintain these documents using financial & inventory management software for internal records, quality assurance & future R&D. Assist in laboratory-level processes for smallscale production using electrical furnace, ball milling etc. Troubleshoot & monitor performance of on-site equipment. Assist in developing process to evaluate precision & accuracy of analytical equipment, tests & measurements. Complete & publish novel LTS production processes. Prepare & publish review cutting edge material research & processes stemming from incoming projects. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Materials Science & Engineering required. Email resume to nkarmaker@LTSchem. com or submit resume at www. LTSchem.com. nkarmaker@ LTSchem.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

HOVIS REAL ESTATE SOLU-

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

J’S LANDSCAPING & MORE. Tree cutting, haul off junk, lot clearing, grass & limb cutting, construction. Call anytime 828744-2920.

RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION. Site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, concrete, excavator work. 828453-8113.

J & W LAWN CARE. Mowing, trimming, leaf removal, pressure washing driveways & patios. Call Jeff for pricing. 704-418-5178.

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for deck repairs and small repairs. Stairs, deck and porch railings, etc. Call Bob 828-476-6058. (828) 4766058

BUSINESS SERVICES

WE DO IT ALL! Customer service 864-219-8495. Problems, complaints, concerns 864-490-9803. WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016

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, 704692-4449.

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

HANDYMAN LAWNCARE.

CHEAPER TODAY THAN YESTERDAY. Cut, Seed, Lawn Aeration, Plant Grass, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading. 704297-1326, 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

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

CHILD CARE

RESPONSIBLE CHILD CARE

AVAILABLE. Hi! I’m Licensed as a Nurse in the State of NC. I have experience in providing home care to pediatrics in their own home. I am now transitioning to starting my very own in home daycare. I have two spaces available to care for your child while I transition to become fully licensed as a daycare provider in my own home! Feel free to give me a call and we can talk more!

(704) 862-9058

FOR SALE

GE WHITE TOP AND BOT-

TOM refrigerator. Approximately 15 to 20 years old. $150 OBO. 828-289-5242

SIDING EQUIPMENT. Tapco

with

&

FOR SALE

SELF PLAYING PIANO ROLLS 29 rolls available, still in boxes. Will sell seperate. $10/piece. Call: 704-734-0650.

FOR SALE

KNOBBY VISITED ... Visit www.Knobby.info to see a photo - NC4Ever@USA.com

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

3 MOBILES RENT TO OWN!! RENT TO OWN - 3 Mobile Homes, 2/2 and 2/1 in Rutherfordton, NC, With $5000 down payment the monthly payment is $730, $831

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

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895

with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895 CEMETERY LOTS WESTVIEW GARDENS, BC. 2 Lots in Eternal Gardens at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, NC. Cost $2400.00. Will sell both for $1500.00 or one for $900.00. Owner will pay the transfer fee. Call for more information. (704) 616-6051 rebeccapoe@ gmail.com USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta-over 20 varieties, Daylily, Iris, Yellowbells, Crape Myrtle, Weeping Cherry Trees. 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City. 828-245-0245. CO2 TANK 20LBS. Have 2, $150 I have two co2 tanks, one is full and the other is 1/3. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

MEN’S CRUISER BICYCLE. New $75. Men’s used cruiser bicycle $35. Must sell. 828-7827221. 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.

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

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

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

WANT TO BUY

LOOKING FOR A GOOD USED 5 FOOT BUSHHOG. (704) 538-1436

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

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

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562.

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

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

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

MALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. White with black markings and tan markings. $350. Call or text 704-466-6983.

FOR SALE. Registered miniature poodles. 2 dark chocolate males. Ready now. 704-692-1185. MALE MALTESE AND FEMALE MALTESE. For sale. Call for information. 704-4769273.

DO YOU HAVE AN UNWANTED HORSE OR PONY? We will provide a loving home. Grandson needs new pet. 704-4666983.

CHICKS FOR SALE. I have chicks all colors for sale. $3 each. 704-466-8741.

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.

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN”. No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

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

FARM & GARDEN

NEED SOMEONE TO CUT HAY. 1/2 for you, 1/2 for me. Mt. Vernon area, Rutherford County, next to airport. 828287-0053.

STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES. Males and females, 8 weeks old, ready to go, first shots and dewormed. 828-3518227 or 828-748-7860. CKC TOY POODLES FOR

SALE Two Boys and One Girl born 5/11/23 ready for their furever home 7/6/23. UTD on shots and wormings. Well socialized. Please visit www.quailhollowpuppies.com (828) 569-9807 juliecarr42@yahoo.com

How to spot a credit check scam when apartment shopping

Moving this summer?

Watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads, the Better Business Bureau warns. According to multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports, scammers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising sensitive personal information.

How the scam works: You find a good deal on an apartment while browsing rental listings online. When you call the number to inquire, the owner asks you to complete a credit check before you can see the place. If you agree, they'll send you a link to a website where you can get the credit check done.

The website may look professional, but it's all

part of a scam. After you enter your sensitive information and pay for the credit check, the "landlord" will disappear. Your credit card information could be compromised, and you could even be at risk for identity theft.

One consumer reported the following experience:

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 21 E 443

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Carmen Lynn Coles of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the said Carmen Lynn Coles to present them to the undersigned by September 26, 2023, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 28th day of June, 2023.

J. Charles Hoyle

207 Hoyle’s Road

Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086

Administrator of the Estate of Carmen Lynn Coles

J. Charles Hoyle, PC

J. Charles Hoyle

Attorney at Law

207 Hoyle’s Road Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 (704) 734-1050

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FROM PAGE 6B

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GOLDENDOODLES $800.

GOLDEN DOODLES ALL

BLACK. 3 FEMALES AND 4

MALES LEFT, ASKING $800.

WE OWN BOTH PARENTS AND A SIBLING OF THE FIRST LITTER. DAD IS AN APRICOT AKC REGISTERED STANDARD POODLE, AND MOM IS A BLACK CKC REGISTERED

GOLDENDOODLE. (908)

552-5916 BRITTNEYS2015@ GMAIL.COM

MINIATURE PINSCHER PUPPIES, adults and breeding pairs. All colors: red, black/tan, dapple. Call for details. 828-3518227 or 828-748-7860.

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

BOER BILLY GOAT FOR BREEDING. 1 1/2 years old. $200. 828-980-5067.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FREE MIXED BREED PUPPY

3 Months old. Free to a good home. 828-287-9456.

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

GERMAN SHEPHERDS PUPPIES Out of the old time large boned dogs. Seeing and believing their size. Delivery may be possible. If no answer, leave message. 828-208-1004.

"I gave my name, address, and social security number to obtain my credit score from this website. I was asked to take a screenshot of my score and send it to the same address that emailed me the link. Afterward, I was sent an email with a showing time, but the house number was not

listed on this email or on the listing on Craigslist." Afterward, the consumer was unable to reach anyone about the apartment. Their calls and emails went unanswered. How to avoid credit check rental scams:

• Be wary of lowerthan-usual prices. If the rent for an apartment is well below the going market rate, consider it a red flag. Scammers love to draw people in with claims that sound too good to be true.

• Do some research. Search the listing online, as well as the associated phone number and email address. If you find another listing for the same property in a different city,

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23 E 484

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Tanya Kay Ramey of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the said Tanya Kay Ramey to present them to the undersigned by October 5, 2023, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of July, 2023.

Amber Brooke Kale

130 Colony Drive Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086

Administratrix of the Estate of Tanya Kay Ramey

Counsel for the Estate

J. Charles Hoyle, PC

J. Charles Hoyle

Attorney at Law 207 Hoyle’s Road Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 (704) 734-1050

KMH (7/05, 12, 19 & 26/2023)

PETS & LIVESTOCK

WHITE LABRADOR PUPPIES.

AKC Registered Champion Blood Line White Labrador Puppies available. Mom and Dad on site. 8 pups available. Place orders now. $1,000 each. 704473-4299.

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

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper trained. 828-289-6756.

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. 704-4769943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@ gmail.com

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owner's information. Contact a licensed real estate agent to see who owns a property or check the county property appraiser's website. Ask the landlord for a copy of their ID to verify they are who they claim to be before you offer up sensitive personal information like your social security number for a credit check. If the landlord refuses or gets upset, you could be dealing with a scammer.

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of June, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of NANCY ELAINE LEWIS, 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, Jervey Frank Lewis, Executor on or before the 21st 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 21st day of June, 2023.

Jervey Frank Lewis, Executor Estate of Nancy Elaine Lewis 1085 NC 120 Hwy Mooresboro, NC 28114

KMH (6/21, 28, 7/05 & 12/2023)

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK!

VACATIONS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY

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

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

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

4 BOSTON TERRIER PUP-

PIES. One Male and 3 female Boston Terrier full blood CKC black and white. UTD vaccine and worming. The male is very desirable as he was the smallest in the litter. Desired by breeders and apartment/small space owners. Male 1,100 and Female 1,200. 864-492-5138. Call or text for photos or info. (864) 4925138 dvcaldwell38@gmail.com

FREE FEMALE FULL-BLOODED BEAGLE hunting dog. 828287-0181.

AKC REGISTERED GERMAN

SHEPHERD. Male, black & tan, turned two on December 25. All shots. $800. 828-429-6910.

TOY POODLE PUPPIES. CKC registered. Males only, $400. (704) 477-6762 FAINTING GOATS. All nannys. $150 each. 828-248-8060.

MINI SCHNAUZER FOR SALE. Beautiful mini Schanuzer puppies for sale. White, Brown and Parti. (704) 534-4368 lpastore3@yahoo.com

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD

HOME. Lovable, energetic. Four born 4/14/23, three born first of May. 704-616-9489, no answerleave message.

AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Ready to go. Have had 1st & 2nd shots/wormed. Yellow & Black $500. Call or text 828-429-0210.

FREE KITTENS. Free kittens to a good home. Please call after 4:00 pm or text any time. (828) 201-3861

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

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE Board and Training. Contact us for your free evaluation. 828755-7335. AKC/CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $350

TO GO! 3rd shots and 3rd deworming. Call/txt for more

IS IT TIME? Own your on home in the country. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 2 acres. 6 miles north of Ellenboro. Repainted roof interior and exterior, new carpet in bedrooms, and wood cabinets throughout. Large deck, good driveway. Come help pick your carport. 828-435-5746

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

104 KENTBURY DRIVE, GROVER. NC. Single Wide. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Rent $975, Deposit $975. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-41080

YORKIE PUPPIES. I have some beautiful Yorkie puppies for sale. They were born 5/3/23 and are currently 6wks old. They will be ready to go 6/23-24th. Tails are docked, will have 1st set of shots, will have CKC paperwork, and come with a puppy pack. (252)

432-4136

10 CHICKENS. 2 roosters, 4 hens, 4 chicks. $140 for all or $15 each. 704-273-8105.

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. 704-418-1837.

VACATIONS

OCEAN LAKES BEACH RENTAL. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Cancellation for Week 6/24-7/1. Summer weeks also available. 704-473-1494.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659.

BEACH RENTAL: Beautiful Oak Island, NC. 3BR, 2BA house & 2BR, 2BA. Near beaches, restaurants. Close to Wilmington, Myrtle Beach. 828-7449191.

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. 2 bedroom duplex apartment for seniors, no pets, non smoker close to Cleveland Mall, yard maintenance furnished. $500.00 month, $500.00 deposit. (704) 472-0355

107-2 OAK STREET, LAWNDALE. NC. Duplex. 2 bedroom 1 bath. Rent $975, Deposit $975, Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

802 S. WASHINGTON ST. SHELBY, NC. 2 bedroom, Rent $975, Deposit $975, application Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

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,

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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 Meal Delivery Services for Seniors Who Don’t Cook

Dear Savvy Senior,

Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much?

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible diet and I worry about his health.

Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned,

There are actually a wide variety healthy meal delivery options that can help non-cooking seniors who live at home. Here are several top options to check into.

Community-Based Programs

A good place to start, is to find out if there’s a senior home delivery meal program in your dad’s area. Meals on Wheels is the largest program that most people are familiar with, but many communities offer senior meal delivery programs sponsored by other organizations that go by different names.

To find services available in your dad’s area, visit MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org, which offers a comprehensive directory on their website, or call the area aging agency near your dad. Call the Eldercare

Locator at 800-677-1116 to get the local number.

Most home delivered meal programs across the U.S. deliver hot meals daily or several times a week, usually around the lunch hour, to seniors over age 60 who have problems preparing meals for themselves, as well as those with disabilities. Weekend meals, usually frozen, may also be available, along with special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, kosher, etc.).

Most of these programs typically charge a small fee (usually between $2 and $9 per meal) or request a donation, while some may be free to low-income seniors who qualify for Medicaid. There are also some Medicare Advantage plans that cover limited meal service benefits.

Meal Delivery Service Companies

Another great option for your dad is to order him some pre-made meals online from a meal delivery service company. These companies provide a wide variety of tasty meal choices and will usually post the nutrition information for their meals right on their website. Most companies will also cater to a host

of dietary and medical needs, such as low-sodium and low-carb meals, diabetic meals, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. Plus, the ordering process is very easy.

Depending on the company you choose, the food arrives either fresh or frozen and most deliver all across the U.S. Prices generally start at around $8 to $13 per meal, plus shipping, however many companies provide discounts or free shipping when you order meals in bulk. And most companies work with Medicaid and some Medicare Advantage plans to help reduce costs.

Some of the best meal delivery companies for older adults, as rated by Verywell Health for 2023 include:

• Best Variety: Magic Kitchen (magickitchen.com)

• Best Value: Mom’s Meals (momsmeals.com)

• Best for Nutrition Consultation: BistroMD (bistromd.com)

• Best Plant-Based Meals: Mosaic (mosaicfoods.com)

• Best Gluten-Free: ModifyHealth (modifyhealth.com)

• Best Chef-Prepared: CookUnity

(cookunity.com)

• Best for Customization: Snap Kitchen (snapkitchen.com)

For more information on this list and their testing methodology, visit VerywellHealth.com and search “Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors.”

Grocery Stores and Restaurants

Depending on where your dad lives, he may also be able to get home delivered meals from local grocery stores or restaurants. Some grocery stores offer a selection of pre-cooked meals and foods, including roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and fresh soups and salads. Contact the grocery stores in your dad’s area to inquire about this option. Or check with some of his favorite restaurants to see if they offer home delivery, or he could use a restaurant delivery service like UberEats.com, DoorDash.com or GrubHub.com.

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.