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New Superintendent hired Council approves $12M for KM Battleground Capital Project Ordinance Last week, National Park Service (NPS) South Atlantic-Gulf Regional Director Stan Austin announced the selection of Diana Bramble as the new Superintendent of South Carolina’s Cowpens National Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park, effective March 14.

In her role, Bramble will also oversee management of Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and Ninety Six National Historic Site. Bramble has managed the four units on temporary assignment since September.

“Diana brings experience caring for iconic landmarks with complex operations and stories critical to America’s advancement as a democratic society,” Aus-

DIANA BRAMBLE tin said. “As we prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Diana is wholly committed to protecting the parks’ treasured resources and enhancing collaboration with staff, visitors, partners and gateway communities.”

Bramble said, “I am incredibly grateful to have been selected for this opportunity. The staff here are profoundly dedicated to their work as caretakers of America’s heritage. It is an honor to help lead the park See BRAMBLE, Page 5A

County jury trials to resume this week Clevel a n d County court officials have announced that jury trials will resume within the County. By order of the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, jury trials have been suspended since March 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In July 2020, the Chief Justice directed all Senior Resident Superior Court Judges to craft and submit local plans for the safe resumption of jury trials within their particular counties of origin. This, as part of the North Carolina Judicial Branch’s efforts to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus and to keep all members of the public and court personnel safe.

By notice of this press release, our local courts are pleased to announce that the first jury trials in Cleveland County since the onset of the Coronavirus in March 2020 pandemic are expected to commence beginning the week of February 15.

Local court officials want the public and those who are called upon to serve as a juror to know that several safety precautions have been implemented (in consultation with local public health officials). Court officials want to ensure that anyone who should need access the Cleveland County Courthouse and/ or our temporary alternate court facilities can do so safely. With that said, we are grateful for the partnership with our Cleveland County government offices and health officials who

continue to work alongside our local courts to ensure our facilities remain open, accessible, and safe for all who enter.

For any member of the public who has received a summons for jury duty, all jurors should report to the following location as instructed on the summons received: The LeGrand Center 1800 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150 Please be advised that for the health and safety of all jurors, court personnel and any interested member of the public, facial coverings and temperature checks will be required unless otherwise specified upon your arrival by the presiding Judge.

For the latest information regarding the status of our courts, visit https://www. nccourts.gov/covid-19.

Legislation passed by the NC House

Families can choose In-classroom learning Families of public school students in North Carolina could choose in-classTIM MOORE r o o m learning under legislation passed

by the state House of Representatives in a bipartisan 74-44 vote on Thursday.

After passing the state House, the legislation will return to the North Carolina Senate for further consideration.

Senate Bill 37 In-Person Learning Choice for Families lets students continue remote learning if they choose and directs North Carolina schools to provide in-classroom instruction. The bill is supported

by more than $1.6 billion in new funds sent to public schools in separate legislation signed by the Governor this week.

The state legislature also fully-funded state per-pupil allotments for schools, promised to “hold harmless” education budgets regardless of enrollment drops, and provided teacher salary step increases during the pandemic, in addition to the new federal funds.

See CLASSROOM, Page 5A

By Loretta Cozart City Council unanimously approved a $12.02 million dollar Capital Project Ordinance during an Energy Utilities Update in its January 26 meeting.

The ordinance for improvements to the electric system NICK HENDRICK infrastructure of the City of Kings Mountain which consists of the construction of an additional Delivery 5 electrical distribution substation and transmission lines that will be installed that will serve the new Delivery 5. Also, there will be six (6) new distribution lines that will come from the substation that will tie into existing distribution lines that are served from other existing City electric substations. The resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute a resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse pursuant to United Treasury Regulations.

“This project has nothing to do with the casino and we are doing this work without a rate increase to customers,” said Assistance City Manager/Energy Services Director Nick Hendricks. The project is generally being funded through wholesale electric savings we have experienced when switching to the Kings Mountain Energy Center Power Plant.

“We are preparing for anticipated growth in that area as well as addressing our general growth." To date our existing three substations general capacity at peak is as follows: Gaston St: (95%), York Rd: (100%) and Margrace Rd. (90%). The new Delivery 5 will assist in freeing up the load at other station as well as providing shorter circuits therefore assisting in

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electric reliability.

This ordinance includes improvements to the electric system infrastructure of the City of Kings Mountain which consists of the construction of an additional substation (Delivery 5) and transmission lines to the substation and distribution lines from the substation totaling $9.02 million.

The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete these projects: Proceeds from debt issuance $9,020,000 Transfers from other funds-Electric $3,000,000 Total $12,020,000 The following amounts are appropriated in the fund: Capital Outlay-Delivery $3,015,000 Capital Outlay-Substation $4,600,000 Capital Outlay-Distribution $1,405,000 Transfers to other funds-Electric $3,000,000 Total $12,020,000 Essentially, the city plans to use $3,000,000 from the Electric Fund and will finance the entire project at a later date. At that time they will apply for the entire project cost of $12.02 million and will reimburse the Electric Fund at that time. “This is a common practice many municipalities use,” according to Hendricks.

Other items from the report share that Benestar Brands has begun grading at a fast pace.

“We are excited because Benestar could be, should be based upon our load numbers, the largest natural gas user 4x larger than our current largest client, which is astronomical,” said Hendricks.

Hendricks also reported the completion of See COUNCIL, Page 5A

JOHNNY WINSTEAD

JEREMY WOOD

Five charged in KM drug bust On February 9, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Vice-Narcotic’s Division and Community Interdiction team completed an investigation at 2462 Cobb Drive, off Bethlehem Road, in Kings Mountain.

Investigators seized small amounts of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm from the residence.

The subjects charged in the case include:

• Skylar Bridges, 2462 Cobb Drive, Kings Mountain, $1,000 secured bond, charged with possessing drug paraphernalia and possessing Marijuana paraphernalia.

• Johnny Lee Winstead, 2462 Cobb Drive, Kings Mountain, $30,000 secured bond, charged with maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance.

• Doris Winstead, 2462 Cobb Drive, Kings Moun-

tain, $10,000 Secured Bond, charged with maintain a dwelling for controlled substance • Jeremy Wayne Wood, 2462 Cobb Drive, Kings Mountain, $500 unsecured bond, charged with possessing marijuana paraphernalia.

• Mellissa Lee Winstead, 5005 Hawthorne Lane, Shelby, $1,000 unsecured bond, charged with speeding and reckless driving.

Neighborhood Watch T h e Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is revitalizing the Neighborhood Watch program in all communities throughout the county. Our mission is to

build upon the original concepts of Neighborhood Watch, by using all available resources to create a proactive community-police partnership to help prevent crime and solve problems on our communities.

The Neighborhood Watch program is a crime prevention program that enlists the active

participation of citizens in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in our neighborhoods.

If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program in your community, please contact Captain Bryan Gordon 704484-4832.

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AARP reports COVID-19 crisis in nursing homes

■ OBITUARIES

Ethel Mae Proctor

Vivian Pauline (McAbee) Payne

Jeremy Shawn Gann

FALLSTON–Ethel Mae Proctor, 99, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home.

Born in Polk County she was the daughter of the late Early and Della Davis Martin. Ethel was a caretaker who loved to plant flowers and cook. The family would like to thank Angie Hillman, Shevela Parris, Chris Melton and Hospice of Catawba for their care of Ethel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years James Willard Proctor; sons: Melvin Douglas Martin and John Pinkney Proctor; daughter, Doris Elaine Proctor; grandson, James Douglas Eaton; brothers, James Martin, Bud Martin, Marshall Davis and Harold Davis; sister, Frances Blalock.

She is survived by her sons: Earl Proctor of Fallston and Larry Proctor of Shelby; daughters, Tammy Proctor-Harris and Louise McNeely both of Shelby; sisters: Nettie Reynolds, Dot Sentell, and Margaret Walker all of Gaffney, SC; grandchildren: Todd (Cindy) Proctor, David (Suzi) Proctor, Steven Proctor, Kevin (Lea) Proctor, Greg Proctor, Allen (Tracey) Proctor, Jeramie (Heather) Proctor and Jennifer (Kevin) Frazier; 18 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; lifetime friends: Mary Ellen Wellmon and Greg Ledford, AKA Honey Bun. A funeral service was held at 2:30 on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Sandy Plains Baptist Church Clubhouse with grandson David Proctor officiating. The family received friends beginning at 1pm in the Clubhouse before the service.

Burial followed in Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Those in attendance at the service were asked to wear face masks and practice social distancing.

Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.

Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com

KINGS MOUNTAIN Pauline McAbee Payne, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina on March 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William Jefferson McAbee and Vera Long McAbee.

Polly was a former nurse and Case Manager at Cleveland Regional Medical Center and was also a nursing instructor at Cleveland Community College. She retired in 1997 as the business manager of Western Carolina Claims Service. She was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church in Shelby.

She was a member of the Wesley Class, Altar Guild, and served on the Administrative Council and Wedding Committee.

Polly was a former member of the Jaycettes, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Elks Auxiliary, and a Charter Member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Shelby Chapter.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harold and sister Betty Clark and husband, Charlie, and brother-in-law, Larry Payne.

Polly is survived by her sister-in-law, Linda Payne, her daughter, Marsha Payne Santora, son-in-law, Joseph, son, Jeffrey and daughter-inlaw, Angela, niece, Debbie Deacon and husband, Bill, and nephew Herb Stricklin and wife Janice. She is also survived by grandchildren, Michelle Santora, Joel Santora and wife Hailey and Nicholas Payne. She is survived by great-grandchildren Lucas Sanders, Ella Santora and Jaxson Santora.

Due to COVID-19 concerns a private burial will be held at Cleveland Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank each and every staff member at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain for the excellent care and respect that Polly received during her time there.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 200 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences available.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vivian Pauline (McAbee) Payne, please visit our floral store.

SHELBY - Jeremy Shawn Gann, 44, passed away on Monday, January 01, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. He is predeceased by his father, Paul Dean Gann; brother, Brian Shea Gann and Jamie Brandon Gann.

Jeremy leaves behind to cherish his memories his sons, Derek Paul Gann and Jordan Tyler Gann; mother, Lynn Hinson Stuart; brothers, Christopher Dean Gann and Justin Blake Messick; sisters, Chelsie Irene Gann, Paula Dean Gann and Mikayla Stuart Mosteller.

He worked as a Weaver in Textiles for most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will forever be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service was held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Clay Barnett Funeral Home, 303 Phifer Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences available.

Hospice Hearts available through Feb. 26 Hospice Cleveland County “Hearts for Hospice” area available through February 26. For $1 or more donation, you can purchase a heart in honor or in memory of a loved one and display it in your home, office, church, anywhere you wish.

Hearts can be purchased at the Hospice Administration Building or online at Evenbrite.com. Online orders will be emailed a heart to print and display. Don’t forget to tag us them Facebook with your hearts so they can be shared. Packets are available for businesses, groups, individuals to sell by calling 704-751-3573.

All donations due no later than March 12.

Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County.

For more information call 704-487-4677 or www. hospicecares.cc

The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard shows that the crisis in these facilities continues, despite some incremental improvements in the number of new infections. From December 21 to January 17, the rate of coronavirus cases declined about 13%, to 9.2 resident cases and 8.3 staff cases per 100 residents.

While cases are lower than in the previous time period, they remain at the second highest level found in AARP’s dashboard, with about three times as many new cases as were reported in the summer and fall. Meanwhile, resident death rates rose even higher, from 1.88 to 1.95 deaths for every 100 people living in a nursing home.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 160,000 residents and staff in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have lost their lives, and nearly 1.3 million people are known to have been infected with coronavirus in these facilities. AARP has been urging states and the federal government to act on a 5-point plan to protect residents and staff in long-term care facilities from COVID-19.

“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the first known COVID19 cases in nursing homes, the number of new cases remains appallingly high and deaths are still at record levels,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “While the ongoing vaccination rollout offers hope, we cannot lower our guard.

Fundamental reform of our long-term care system is needed to protect the health and safety of vulnerable seniors now and into the future.”

The dashboard found that staffing and shortages of PPE remain a significant problem. Nationally, 29% of facilities reported a shortage of nurses or aides, and 14% said that they did not have a oneweek supply of PPE. While the number of facilities reporting a shortage of PPE has declined from a high of 28% in June, one in seven still does not have a one-week supply.

In the most-affected state, Maine, 42% of nursing homes reported that they did not have a one-week supply of PPE. The AARP Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard analyzes federally reported data in four-week periods going back to June

1, 2020. Using this data, the AARP Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University in Ohio, created the dashboard to provide snapshots of the virus’ infiltration into nursing homes and impact on nursing home residents and staff, with the goal of identifying specific areas of concern at the national and state levels in a timely manner.

The full Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard is available at www.aarp.org/ nursinghomedashboard.

For more information on how COVID is impacting nursing homes and AARP’s advocacy on this issue, visit www.aarp.org/ nursinghomes.

In Cleveland County, three nursing homes have experienced high COVID19 numbers. White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain reported 113 resident cases and 86 staffing cases, according to NCDHHS. Twenty-four resident deaths were reported.

White Oak Manor Shelby experienced 80 resident cases and 50 staff cases. Thirteen residents died.

Cleveland Pines reported 13 patient cases and 25 staff cases; two patients died.

NC House Speaker Moore urges panel to continue oversight of COVID-19 vaccine distribution A letter sent by Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to m e m bers of the House TIM MOORE Health Committee on Tuesday urged the panel to continue oversight of North Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution process as the legislature returns to work this week.

Speaker Moore wrote at length about concerns raised by local health officials and providers, telling committee members that “the shifting priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are marginalizing rural communities where residents lack mobility.”

“Local health departments, including my own in Cleveland County, have expressed concerns that

the shifting priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services are marginalizing rural communities where residents lack mobility, particularly among elderly populations,” Speaker Moore wrote to the committee Tuesday.

“County leaders have complained of receiving conflicting information regarding distribution plans and the size of vaccine deliveries. Secretary Mandy Cohen apologized directly to county health departments for this lack of transparency and communication this week, but further action is needed.”

“This inconsistency puts our local health departments in an impossible position, damaging the credibility of state and county officials with citizens who rely on them for critical information about this process. I hear concerns from county officials

that they are given limited information from DHHS but are then expected to dialogue directly with North Carolinians without any answers to their concerns.”

“Significant concerns were also raised by healthcare institutions in our state this week with the changes to vaccine supply chain management implemented by DHHS. As DHHS has now announced further reforms to their protocols in response to those concerns, the work of the House Health Committee is vital to ensure their response does not further exacerbate an urban-rural divide.”

A joint House and Senate healthcare committee of the General Assembly met previously on January 13 to seek answers regarding the administration’s shifting distribution plans.

Educators, school personnel, and childcare workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 24 Last week, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. outlined a timeline for Group 3 frontline workers becoming eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, beginning with anyone working in childcare or in Pre-K – 12 schools on February 24.

“I am grateful to all of our educators and school personnel for going above and beyond in this pandemic to care for children and help them continue

to learn,” said Governor Cooper. “Starting with a smaller number of Group 3 frontline essential workers helps providers streamline vaccine distribution effectively and efficiently.”

Because vaccine supply continues to be limited and the Group 3 population of frontline essential workers is so large, the state needs to move to the next group gradually. Those working in childcare and schools, such as teachers, bus and van drivers, custodial and maintenance staff, and food service workers, will be el-

igible first. This includes staff in childcare centers and homes, Head Start Programs, Preschool and PreK programs, traditional public schools, charter schools and private schools.

States must vaccinate people in groups due to limited supply. North Carolina is currently vaccinating people in Groups 1 and 2, which include health care workers, long-term care staff and residents and people 65 and older. In the coming weeks, providers will continue to vaccinate these groups. More than 40

percent of North Carolina’s residents 65 and older have been vaccinated.

Under the timeline outlined today, the state plans to move to additional frontline workers on March 10th.

“Vaccine supply limitations continue to impact how fast we can get all North Carolinians vaccinated,” said Secretary Cohen. “Keep doing the 3Ws. Wear a mask, wait 6 feet apart, and wash your hands often. And be sure to visit YourSpotYourShot. nc.gov for accurate infor-

mation.”

NCDHHS is working with partners to develop operational guidance to support childcare and school staff in accessing vaccines. However, current prevention measures will not change. Schools can and should be providing in-person instruction.

Under robust safety measures, all students can be in classrooms, with middle and high school students also following six-feet social distancing protocols.

As of Feb. 10, North Carolina has administered

more than 1 million first doses of vaccine and more than 1.5 million total doses.

North Carolina is expected to receive more doses of vaccine over the coming weeks heading into March. This increase and certainty of advance knowledge into the supply chain several weeks out has allowed the state to plan to open vaccinations to group 3. As state officials receive more supply information, additional operational guidance will continue to be provided.

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Series of prescribed burns scheduled through end of May NIKITA KOLOFF

Man-Up Men’s Conference at Christian Freedom Christian Freedom Church will hold their Man Up Men’s conference with Nikita Koloff on Saturday, February 20, 9:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. The theme is “Restoring Biblical Manhood”.

Cost is $20. Lunch included. The church is located at 246 Range Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Contact: Ron Carroll for more information at roncarroll@live.com

No Lenten Services

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Prescribed fire may be used to maintain a cultural landscape, such as on a battlefield. Photo provided by NPS with the approved fire management plan and as weather conditions allow throughout the spring season. Surrounding communities may expect minimal smoke and visibility impacts during the burns. Some access to trails and grounds within the burn areas may be temporarily

restricted during burn activities for visitor and wildland fire crew safety.

The timing of the prescribed burn implementation is dependent upon a variety of conditions as burns are conducted within specific parameters that consider temperature, rel-

COVID-19 update

The KM Ministerial Association has announced that there won’t be any Lenten services this year, due to Covid-19.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

NPS Superintendent Diana Bramble announced that Kings Mountain National Military Park will be conducting a series of prescribed burns within the park boundaries through the end of May 20.

Locations to be burned include: • Battlefield burn unit – 175 acre area that is located north of the main park drive and includes the area around the visitor center. Prescribed burns will be performed in multiple sections throughout the inner loop of the battlefield trail, and the outer loop of the trail.

• Piedmont burn unit – 144 acre area that is located south of the main park drive and the battlefield.

The unit is flanked by the horse trail on the eastern boundary, main park drive on the northern boundary, Whitworth fire road on the western boundary, and the boundary shared with Kings Mountain State Park to the south.

Wildland fire crews are working to prepare these units for safe and effective prescribed burns, which are conducted in accordance

By Loretta Cozart While COVID-19 numbers across the county, state, and country continue to drop, the treat of the virus has not passed. The numbers have

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been high since January 1, so realizing a drop infections, hospitalizations, and deaths might give one a false sense of security. Here are what the numbers look like now.

Over the last two weeks in Cleveland County, 509 people contracted the Coronavirus. Since the first case of the virus was reported in the county last April, 209 residents have died. On Sunday in North Carolina alone, 3,170 were diagnosed with COVID-19 in a single day.

As of February 13, 1,989 North Carolina residents were hospitalized, according to Johns Hopkins University’s COVID19 Dashboard. Statewide, 821,894 have contracted the virus in NC and 10,491 have died according to NCDHHS. In Kings Mountain, 2,872 people have contracted the Coronavirus and 59 have died, most of them in local nursing homes.

On February 11, NCDHHS reported the first identification of the new COVID-19 variant B.1.351 in a North Carolina resident.

The B.1.351 variant was first detected in South Africa in October and in the United States in January. Viruses change all the time, and NCDHHS expects to see new

COVID-19 variants in the state as the pandemic continues. Data suggest this variant may be more contagious than other variants but does not suggest that it causes more severe disease. Current COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be effective against this and other new variants.

Metrolina Health Care Preparedness (MHPC), the area that Kings Mountain falls regionally within the state, reported there are currently 440 people hospitalized with COVID-19.

Of those 440, 344 are using ICU beds and 264 are using ventilators out of the 631 available in our region.

MHPC includes Cleveland, Burke, Gaston, Lincoln, Catawba, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Stanley, Union, Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties.

As we approach the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in NC on March 3, be vigilant about COVID-19 and continue to protect yourselves and your loved ones by wearing a mask in public, keeping social distance, and washing your hands. Until more citizens are vaccinated, the risk of contracting Coronavirus continues.

ative humidity, fuel moisture, wind speed, and wind direction.

Fire is an essential and natural process that has shaped the landscape of Kings Mountain National Military Park for thousands of years. Prescribed burns are conducted at the park to

reduce the risk of wildland fire, and to restore native vegetation and historic landscapes. All areas of historic, cultural, and ecological importance are identified and protected throughout the planning and implementation of prescribed burns.

Applications sought for annual youth legislative assembly Leaders of the N o r t h Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).

“North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to develop leadership skills that will help them succeed in life,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore.

“We are proud to continue this long tradition of helping prepare our state’s future leaders.”

The Legislative Services Office, under the North Carolina General Assembly, is now accepting applications for the conference to be held May 1, 2021, at the North Carolina General Assembly. Applications will be accepted through April 2, 2021.

The application can be found online at https://www.ncleg. gov/YLA .

The YLA teaches high school students about the laws governing North Carolina’s citizens as well as the lawmaking process. Students draft, debate, and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, group facilitation and policy writing. As the bills are debated, the students get a chance to practice communicating their ideas, opinions, and experiences in a team-building environment. At the conclusion of the three-day program, the participants have a better understanding of the lawmaking process as well as enhanced written and oral communication skills.

YLA provides the opportunity for North Carolina’s youth to engage with peers from across the state in a structured, positive, youth-focused environment.

The YLA program is open to students in North Carolina who are in good standing at a public, private, charter or home school. For more information please email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ ncleg.net or call 919-3011372.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS FEB. 4: Christopher Dale Adkins, 32, 700 Bridges Drive, child support, order for arrest, $500 bond.

FEB. 5: John Edward Grier, 67, 424 Margrace Road, possession firearm by felon, felony, $7,500 secured bond.

FEB. 7: Cody Ryan Santelli, 26, Gastonia, possession stolen vehicle, felony, $5,000 secured bond. Outstanding warrant out of Gastonia.

FEB. 7: Cody Ryan Santelli, 26, Gastonia, possession heroin, felony; possession methamphetamine, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $20,000 secured bond.

FEB. 8: Marcus M. Cunningham, 31, 643 Oak Grove Road, driving while license revoked, failure to wear helmet, order for arrest, $500, secured bond.

FEB. 8: Christopher Bryan Chambers, 42, 115 Teepee Drive, probation violation, felony, warrant out of Union County, $50,000, written promise.

FEB. 9: Robert Allen Reid, 33, Hickory, larceny of chose in action, obtaining property by false pretense, conspired to obtain property by false pretense, felonies, $10,000 secured. Warrants out of Union County.

FEB. 9: Krystal Elaine Miller, 34, Hickory, larceny of chose in action, ( alleged that the suspect took property belonging to another person and allegedly carried it away) obtaining property by false pretense, conspiring to obtain property by false pretense, felonies, $11,000 secured bond. Warrants out of Union County. Miller was also charged with attempted uttering, (passing an alleged forged document to someone with alleged intent to defraud) felony, on outstanding warrants out of Belmont and Columbia, SX..

FEB. 9: Barry Eugene Philbeck Jr., 27, 102 Brantley Drive, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine, felony; possession heroin, felony, possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, no bond. Trial was set for Feb. 10 in Cleveland County District Court.

FEB. 9: Jali Amir James Cooke, 24, Gastonia, failure to appear, $435 bond, transferred to Gaston County Detention Center.

FEB. 9: Kevin Lee Atkins, 32, Gastonia, possession with intent to sell, deliver methamphetamine, felony; possession with intent to sell, deliver Schedule IV, felony; possession Schedule VI, misdemeanor, $25.,000 secured bond.

FEB. 11 Robert Preston Humphries, Jr., 34, 919 Grace Street, felony possession methamphetamine, possession drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor, $5,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS FEB. 4: A resident of Council Bluffs, Iowa reported that five vehicles were broken into and windows damaged while parked on Woodlake Parkway and among items taken was a 1911 full size .45 with wood handle valued at $1,000. Further investigation by police is underway.

FEB. 5: A resident of Grace Street reported theft of Bullet Hole rims, valued at $150-$600.

FEB. 5: EAS, Inc., 420 Canterbury Road, reported theft of 3 steel control boxes with copper wiring and switch, $3,000; stainless steel 5x2 feet, $3,000; scrap metal, mostly steel.

FEB. 6: A resident of Lake Montonia Road reported theft of a red 1998 Ford pickup.

FEB. 6: A resident of York Road reported theft of checks, bank cards, currency, and jewelry.

FEB. 7: A resident of Macclesville, NC reported theft of four tires from his 2016 Jeep Cherokee on York Road.

FEB. 8: A resident of Rhodes Avenue reported an individual gave fictitious information and received cash by false pretense.

FEB. 8: A resident of Second Street reported theft of a 2019 Dodge Ram valued at $18,500.

CITATIONS FEB. 8: Megan Davis, 29, Grover, no vehicle inspection, expired tag.

FEB. 10: Johnnie Renee Parise, 55, 6607 Lewis Road, revoked driver’s license.

FEB. 10: Christina Weaver, 25, Grover, no operator’s license.

FEB. 10: Naomi Richburg, 35, 1106 York Road Unit A, expired tag.

WRECKS FEB. 4: Officer Brent Herndon said a hit and run driver struck a 2018 Toyota operated by Destiny Douglas, 309 Somerset Drive, on NC 216. Property damage was estimated at $3,500.

FEB. 4: Officer Brent Herndon cited Luke Bishop, 110 Heritage Drive, with failure to yield right-of-way after the 2005 Jeep he was driving struck a 2005 Honda operated

by Landon Skidmore, Grover. The accident happened as Bishop was turning left on NC 216. A passenger in the Skidmore vehicle was treated at the scene by EMS. Property damage was estimated at $9,500.

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Lamar Dee said Aaron Anderson, 803 Bethlehem Road, operating a 2006 Lincoln, struck a pedestrian on a bicycle. Dee said Anderson and Timothy Black, 503 Dixon School Road, were both traveling North on Margrace Road when the accident happened.

Dee said Black refused EMS treatment. Property damage was estimated at $2,500.

FEB. 5: Officer H. W. Carpenter cited Justin Dale Furr, Stanley for running a stop sign and leaving the scene of an accident in which Furr, operating a 1991 Chevrolet, struck a 2011 Nissan operated

by Robert Neal Embrey, 109 Ada Street. The accident happened on North Cansler Street at Walker Street. Furr, who fled the scene, was located on Alexander Street by Officer Proper. Property damage was estimated at $20,000.

FEB. 5: Officer M. D. Butler said Kumar Lewis, 42 Chesterfield Court, operating a 1999 Isuzu, backed into a 2012 Honda operated by Cody Duffie, Gaffney, SC, at the Burger King drive-through.

718 York Road. Property damage was estimated at $950 to the Duffie vehicle.

FEB. 6: Officer H. W. Carpenter said Steven Carroll, Gastonia, operating a 1998 Chevrolet on the US 74 Bypass, reported it was snowing and ran off the road and hit a guardrail face. Property damage was estimated at $15,000.

FEB. 8: Officer Joe Talley said Charles Michael Bowen, 909 First Street, operating a 1997 Volvo, struck the fuel pump crash barrier device at Silver Express, 507 E. King Street, while attempting to back from a parking stall.

Bowen said the accelerator on his vehicle was stuck. The fuel pumps were not hit and were not damaged, Talley said.

Property damage was estimated at $6,000 to the vehicle and $500 to the fuel dispenser crash barrier device.

FEB. 9: Officer Brent Herndon cited Tyler Scott Duncan, 310 Pinehurst Drive, with failure to yield rightof-way to the vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. Duncan, operating a 2009 Hyundai, struck a 2003 Honda operated by Lori Lail, 814 Bridges Drive, when Lail was going through the green light on Gold Street and Duncan was making a left turn.

Property damage was estimated at $8,000.

Two arrested in car break-ins The Earl Community of Cleveland County has experienced a large spike in reported vehicle breaking and entering’s in the past few weeks. One breaking and entering was reported on January 31, when the victim was alerted by their security cameras that two unknown suspects were around their vehicles, which were parked in their driveway.

The homeowner contacted the Sheriff’s Office

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area and started actively searching for the suspects. Within minutes deputies located one suspect Dylan Hammer and took him into custody.

The other suspect was not located at this time.

Detectives were contacted and started an investigation. During the investigation they were able to identify the second suspect as Bradley Whitesides and were also able to

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Drug house closed On February 9, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotic’s Division and the CIT Division executed a search warrant at the address of 5005 Hawthorne Lane in Shelby, North Carolina after investigators received numerous complaints of drug activity at this residence. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office seized Methamphetamine, Heroin, Marijuana, and stolen property from the residence.

The five suspects listed below were charged with the listed offenses and transported to the Cleveland County Detention Center for processing. Arrestees include: Preston Emmett Shipley DOB: 27, 5005 Hawthorne Lane, Shelby NC under

$10,000 secured bond, charged with possession of Heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance.

Amber Mae-Bright Jackson, 32, 5005 Hawthorne Lane, Shelby under $10,000 secured bond, charged with possession of Heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance.

Phelston Oliver Warren, 28, 5005 Hawthorne Lane, Shelby, under $10,000 secured bond, charged with possession of Heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and PWISD Methamphetamine.

Alicia Annette Prevatte, 31, 5005 Hawthorne Lane, Shelby, under $10,000 se-

cured bond, charged with possession of Heroin, possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and PWISD Methamphetamine.

Jennifer Lynn Massengill, 34, 5005 Hawthorne Lane, Shelby, under $1,000 Secured Bond, Charged with possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Items seized over the course of the investigation: 25 grams of methamphetamine ($2,500) street value, 19 grams of heroin ($1,900) street value, 5 grams of marijuana ($50.00). Several items of stolen property recovered include 2 handguns.

This case is still under investigation and the Sheriff’s Office anticipates additional charges in the near future.

Three arrested in Shelby and Belwood larcenies On February 3, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office arrested Coty Lewis Blanchard in relation to breaking and entering and larceny reports from Belwood and Shelby.

In an undercover investigation Blanchard attempted to sell stolen property using an online app. Investigators met with Blanchard who was selling a stolen toolbox from a recent B&E at Brake Depot on Fallston Road.

After confirming the toolbox was the one stolen Blanchard was arrested, a subsequent search of his home in Connelly Springs revealed more stolen property from the Belwood breaking and entering, along with stolen property from a breaking and entering at Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Shelby. After extensive investigation, Megan Townsend, and John Pridemore were arrested in relation to this investigation.

Coty Lewis Blanchard.

27, 4347 Faith Fork Drive - Connelly Springs, charged with breaking and or entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods, attempted ibtain property false pretense, 1st degree trespass,

injury to personal property, felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods, larceny of motor vehicle, possession stolen motor vehicle, and conspire commit felony larceny.

John L Pridemore, 27, 609 Elderberry Drive – Fayetteville, charged with 1st degree trespass, injury to personal property, felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods, larceny of motor vehicle, possession stolen motor vehicle, and conspire commit felony larceny.

Megan L Townsend, 27, 4347 Faith Fork Drive Connelly Springs, charged with possession of stolen goods.

In a press release, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office stated, “In recent weeks we have noticed a trend of peo-

ple from outside Cleveland County coming into our neighborhoods and committing crimes like breaking and entering and larcenies. Just this week we have closed two cases where five individuals from other counties committed crimes here and then fled back to their home county. These cases are often more difficult to solve but we aggressively investigate all reported crimes and follow the leads no matter where they lead.”

Sheriff Norman said, “If you come to Cleveland County to commit your crimes we will find you and bring you to justice. Our citizens are our top priority, and we will use every legal measure to protect them and their property.”

link both suspects to other Breaking and Entering’s in the area.

Given the close proximity to the South Carolina Stateline, Detectives contacted deputies at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and learned that the suspects had committed several Breaking and Entering’s in Cherokee County, as well.

Detectives with both counties were able to develop evidence to link the suspects to six additional Breaking and Entering’s in Cleveland County, NC and 20 Breaking and Entering’s

in Cherokee County, SC. Deputies from both agencies worked hard to solve as many cases as possible and to recover any stolen personal property.

Those charged were Bradley Dean Whitesides, 18, 603 Anthony St. Gaffney, SC. He is currently in Cherokee County, SC Jail with no bond. Dylan Michael Hammer, 18, 3242 Chesney Hwy. Gaffney, SC. $200,000 secured bond.

North Carolina Charges include: two counts of First Degree Burglary, six counts of Breaking or Entering

Motor Vehicle, one count of Felony Burning of Personal Property, one count of Possession of stolen property, and 1 count of Larceny.

Sheriff Norman said, “It’s a sad sign of the times when your vehicle isn’t safe while parked in your own driveway, however it’s a national issue and the trend is growing.” Sheriff Norman also took the opportunity to remind everyone to “lock their car doors and to keep valuables out of sight when they are not inside of their vehicle.”

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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office needs community’s help The Sheriff’s Office need the community’s help in locating Nicholas Wayne Ingle, 33, wanted on four counts of breaking and entering motor vehicle. Ingle is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He has tattoos on his right arm, left wrist, and has a scar on his forehead.

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(R-Cleveland) said that current restrictions keeping students out of the classroom are forcing parents to miss work or seek education alternatives, and the legislation gives school systems flexibility to adjust student assignments for in-person learning.

“Closing schools has burdened North Carolina families economically while young people fall behind in their studies, producing a devastating impact on student achievement and exacerbating socieconomic disparities,” Moore said Thursday.

“We are listening to educators, healthcare experts, parents, and most importantly our students, who have a constitutional right to access education communities that serve their academic needs.”

“I appreciate the leadership of my colleagues getting North Carolina students back into the classroom with legislation that

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Rep. Jeffrey Elmore (R-Wilkes), a public school teacher and co-chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said the legislation provides families certainty in education and economic planning.

“Currently our students are subject to shifting executive orders and mixed messages from the administration which have created confusion and led to local delays, making it very difficult for parents to plan for their jobs and their child’s education,” Rep. Elmore said Thursday.

“This legislation gives North Carolina families certainty and access to classrooms by combining over a billion dollars of new education funding with local decision-making to implement a return to in-person learning now.”

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Fun activities for the entire family

By Loretta Cozart Despite the fact that winter is here in full force, there still are plenty of activities to enjoy with your family. From special presentations you can watch at home, to quick road trips just to get out of the house, there are a variety of things to do to entertain your family nearby.

The library has several programs scheduled through the end of the month: • Zoom Storytime with Miss Anne Zoom Storytime with Miss Anne on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:30 am.

Visit www.mauneylibrary.org event calendar to register.

• Afternoon Adventures: Magic at Home!

Thursday, February 11 at 4 pm, Afternoon Adventures: Magic at Home! Caleb Sigmon of Sigmon Theatrical presents a live interactive magic show on the Mauney Library Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/mauneylibrary.

• North Carolina Slave Narratives Monday, February 22 at 6 pm webinar, Laurel Sneed, veteran history educator and media producer, will talk about three 19th century African Americans from North Carolina who resisted slavery by escaping to freedom and writing about their experiences.

The narratives or memoirs are by authors Harriet Jacobs, of Edenton; Moses Roper, of Caswell County; and William H. Singleton, of New Bern.

Sneed has been teaching educators and members of the general public about the era of

builds on powerful funding for our schools and provides flexibility to adjust student assignments as needed.”

The General Assembly provided $335 grants to families of school-age children to assist with increased child-care costs, but experts agree that closed classrooms hurt vulnerable young people the most and widen education gaps between low-income and affluent students. Special education students are hit particularly hard by the loss of in-person learning.

Expert medical guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control, the Harvard School of Public Health, and other leading healthcare organizations demonstrates that there is limited risk of infection in education settings that are prepared safely.

slavery for over two decades through the Crafting Freedom Institute, an African American history education organization for which she serves as executive director. Through CFI, Sneed has brought 1000+ teachers to North Carolina from around the country and several foreign countries to study slavery, with a focus on enslaved and free black North Carolinians in the 19th century. This webinar will include several short videos Sneed produced dramatizing the words of two of the authors. There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout. Visit www.mauneylibrary.org event calendar to join Zoom event.

• Mauney Library book club, A Company of Readers Tuesday, February 23 at 3 pm join the official Mauney Library book club, A Company of Readers, for a virtual Zoom meeting. Visit www.mauneylibrary.org calendar to join the event.

• Black Men in White Coats Mauney Memorial Library is screening the documentary Black Men in White Coats beginning at noon on Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28.

Dr. Dale Okorodudu, founder of Black Men in White Coats, hopes to provide role- models for others, the same way he had great mentors that looked like him to help him on his path to becoming a doctor.

Learn more about Black Men in White Coats at www. blackmeninwhitecoats.com, and register for the screening at www.mauneylibrary.org or call 704-739-2371.

For questions, or to join our Friends of the Library, email info@mauneylibrary. org or call the library at (704) 739-2371. The Friends of the Mauney Memorial Library thank the community for its continued support.

There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy a beautiful day with your family.

• Kings Mountain boasts its own Gateway Trail. If your little ones are too small for along hike, the area around the Trailhead will be plenty to keep the entertained and get some exercise. If you prefer a longer walk, you can plan a longer hike at Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, or Kings Mountain National Military Park. Be sure to check-in at the Visitor’s Center so they know where you are hiking.

• If you do not feel like taking a long hike, the historical trail at Kings Mountain National Military Park is only a 1.5 mile battlefield loop takes you past monuments and markers along the trail. Because the battlefield is also a burial ground, picnics are not allowed. However, picnics

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Bramble began her NPS career in 2011 as the supervisory horticulturist for Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, with responsibility for horticulture, arboriculture, and grounds management.

Four years later, she became

COUNCIL From Page 1A two projects: Kings Mountain Blvd. Project and the Floyd Street Project.

Kings Mountain Blvd. was completed, and all engineering, design, and easements were handled by staff in-house. This project eliminated back ally exposure by moving Kings Mountain Intermediate School and Life Enrichment Center to the new line on Kings Mountain Blvd. The project included 4000 feet of three phase electric primary circuit construction within the NCDOT 140 foot right-of-way, in-

The US Monument at Kings Mountain National Military Park in fog.

Photo provided by NPS are allowed at Kings Mountain State Park. If you prefer to visit from the comfort of your home, visit a virtual tour at https:// kimo.oncell.com/en/index. html.

• Visitors at Kings Mountain State Park can enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie, and catfish from a rental Jon Boat in the park’s 65-acre Lake York. Bank fishing is allowed on 13-acre Lake Crawford.

A South Carolina fishing license is required. Picnics are allowed.

Personal kayaks, canoes and non-motorized john boats may be launched at Lake Crawford and Lake York for a $5/ day charge. Watercraft must be carried to the shore from the parking area. Visitors may obtain a permit at the Trading Post or park office. Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $20/day.

Canoe and kayak rentals are offered at the 13-acre Lake Crawford. Check with the park for availability.

Wireless Internet Access: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at Kings Mountain State Park.

Playground Equipment is available, and the Park Store/ Gift Shop is available on weekends from March-Nov. Picnic Shelters make a great play area for imaginative play and a playground is located near Shelter 2.

Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.

Biking is allowed, but there is no bike trail at the park. Visitors may ride bikes

on paved roads.

The park has a volleyball court, basketball court and ping pong table available for visitor use.

Equestrian Camping: The equestrian camping area includes 15 equestrian campsites which rent for $12/site/night.

Central water is available and privy toilets are nearby. Equestrian campsite reservations are required. The park’s 30+ miles of equestrian trails connect to the national park’s equestrian trails.

The park has several hiking trails. The 16-mile Kings Mountain Hiking Trail, the 1.5-mile Farm Trail and the 1.8-mile Ridgeline Trail. The Ridgeline Trail provides a unique trail experience connecting three parks and two states. The trail connects Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Crowder's Mountain State Park in North Carolina.

The .7-mile Nature Trail at the park provides a leisurely walk.

• If getting out of town is more to your family’s taste, take a road trip to western NC and enjoy a drive along US Route 64, the longest numbered route in all of NC, stretching 604 miles. This drive is also called North Carolina Waterfalls Byway. The route takes you down a windy two-lane road that passes many waterfalls including Bust Your Butt Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Silver Run Falls, Rainbow Falls, Upper Whitewater Falls, and Toxaway Falls, to mention a few. Many of the falls can be seen from your car so you can stay warm while enjoying the scenery.

chief of maintenance at National Capital Parks-East, where she has managed the entire facility operations and project management portfolio for a vast set of resources spanning 8,000 acres, including historic homes, commuter parkways, earthen and masonry fortifications, working farms, marinas, and a campground. Prior to joining NPS, Bramble worked six years at the Smithsonian Institution as a horticulturist.

Originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Bramble holds a Bachelor of Science degree in natural

resources from University of Maryland and a Master of Professional Studies in sustainable landscape design from George Washington University. She is a graduate of the NPS Facility Manager Leaders Program and now serves as a program mentor. In 2019, Bramble was awarded the NPS National Capital Area Facility Manager of the Year honor.

Outside of work, Bramble enjoys spoiling her niece and nephews, spending time outdoors, traveling and strength training.

stallation of 20 45-foot poles spaced 200 feet apart, and two 3-phase aerial crossings.

The Floyd Street Project includes work along I-85 to Woodlake Parkway and Canterbury Road. An extension of the Industrial circuit provides better reliability and re-routing flexibility, and to serve new economic projects on Woodlake Parkway and Canterbury Road to extend mainline circuit to connect to new build. The project has added new LED lighting on Floyd Street. Additional new LED roadway lighting on Canterbury Road and Woodlake Parkway will take place once the new electric distribution line is completed.

The next step is to cross the road in front of Firestone and connect at Canterbury Road to an existing line.

This gives the city a total redundant loop, back feed, served by two substations.

“The Sarah Lee Road project been planned, engineered, and right-of-way obtained by in-house staff. The city will not put additional funds toward this until that particular project becomes more solidified,” Hendricks concluded, “Once we move forward with this project, we will be placing an existing wastewater pump facility that is connected to Duke Energy and connect it to City electric infrastructure.”

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God’s Grace; Free but not Cheap I appreciate the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association.

It’s one of those groups you take for granted unPastor less you’ve Bruce Gwyn lived in c o m m u n i - Central United Methodist ties where Church churches don’t have strong interpersonal relationships. One of the events that I will miss this year is our Lenten Services. In the Lenten season we gather each week to prepare our hearts for

the coming of Easter. Lent is a time of reflection for Christians.

Many folks don’t realize the relationship of Mardi Gras and this season. It seems non-sensical to me the Mardi Gras event is to sin big one last time before preparation. The idea of sin now and ask for forgiveness later cheapens the idea of the grace of Christ for me. I believe it completely disregards what Christ did for us on the cross. During World War II a German theologian/pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer fled Germany to teach at a well known seminary in New York. After some time here, he decided to go back to Germany to fight the Nazi regime and depose Hitler. Bonhoeffer believed our lives should

be guided by grace. Grace was not a switch to be turned off and on. He wrote, “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ.” Bonhoeffer believed we must live our life dependent upon the grace and forgiveness God offers. He returned to Germany and worked against the evil of the Nazis. Hitler had Bonhoeffer arrested and executed by hanging shortly before the end of the war.

Bonhoeffer lived and died a believer, trusting in God’s grace. If

we want to be witnesses for our faith, then our lives must fully represent who we are in Christ.

“What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:1-4).

Do our lives reveal that we live in the full grace of God? The grace of God is free but it’s not cheap.

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

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

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

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

Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206

Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Rd. • Kings Mountain Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

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

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Connections Church 306 N. Piedmont Ave. 704-750-4972

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

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-689-4430

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

Arise Church 830 E. King St. Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487 Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

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Upcoming Art Classes at Southern Arts Society (SASi)

Hospice Cleveland County would like to thank Morgan Elliott for putting together snack baskets for families visiting their loved ones at Wendover Hospice House. Each had a beautiful card attached. Morgan is from Lawndale and a graduate of Burns High School. She is currently a Sophomore at UNC Charlotte majoring in Pre-Nursing and minoring in Public Health. “We appreciate Morgan for taking the time to do this for our Hospice families.” To learn how you can help Hospice Cleveland County, call 704-487-4677 or visit their website at www.hospicecares.cc. Hearts for Hospice Fundraiser is going on now until February 26th. Hearts can be purchased at several locations including the Hospice Administration Building (951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby), The Hospice Store (1450 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby) and the Testa Family Hospice House (321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mtn.). For a full list of locations, please call 704-7513573. Hearts can also be purchased online at Eventbrite. com. Your support is appreciated.

By Jewel Reavis Southern Arts Society announces upcoming classes for March and April. Students must pre-register and pay in advance to reserve your seat.

Call SASi at 704-739-5585 or visit in person for details and class prices. Class sizes are very limited to provide adequate social distancing.

Students must wear a face covering during the class.

For a list of upcoming programs, meetings and exhibits Email SouthernArtsSociety@ gmail.com or visit their website at www.SouthernArtsSociety.org.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues, Kings Mountain, NC, in the historic Southern Railway Depot.

SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits and art competitions, programs and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues-Wed-ThursSat 10 am to 2 pm. All visitors and are required to wear a mask due to COVID-19.

• Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving with Sue Helmken Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Time: 10 am - 1 pm All materials are included.

Looms are provided for class use. Open to all levels. The simple design of rigid heddle looms make them the perfect weaving loom for anyone wishing to learn the craft.

The most common types of projects are scarves, placemats, dishtowels, or shawls.

You can also weave fabric and then sew it with other fabrics to create garments or bags.

For this class, the looms will already be set up. Sue will demonstrate how to set up the loom, then you will dive right into weaving. Sue will cover color blending, creating texture, lace techniques, pick-up, knotting/ shag and more. A wide variety of yarns will be available for you to sample and explore. You'll leave with a colorful sampler and a greater understanding of the weaving process.

• Inkle Loom Weaving with Sue Helmken Date: Saturday, March

13, 2021 Time: 10 am-1 pm All materials are included.

Looms are provided for class use. Open to all levels. Inkle looms, also known as belt looms, are characterized by a wooden framework upon which dowels have been fastened. They are used to make narrow strips of cloth that can be used for belts, straps, edgings, and fringe. The basics can be learned in one easy lesson, which makes this a great starting point for anyone interested in weaving.

In this class, you will make a sample at least a yard long showing how different sizes and types of yarn affect the pattern and then try variations on the basic weaving.

• Pottery Classes - Next Session begins April 12 thru June 21. (There are 4 sessions in the year) SASi offers both Day and Night classes for beginners, intermediate or advanced persons working in hand building or on the wheel.

Classes meet twice weekly Mon and Thurs for 10 weeks.

Day Class meets 9 AM till noon. Night Class meets 6-8 PM. Class Fee includes 1 bag of clay, glazes, use of studio tools and instruction.

Additional clay may be purchased onsite. Details: Night Classes Rhonda Withers 704773-6138, Day Classes Renee Matthews 704-674-4517.

• The Joy of Color Strength in Paintings with Anne Harkness Date: Saturday April 17 Time: 1-4 pm Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate This class is recommended for oil and acrylic painters (watercolor painters are welcome but will have to do some gleaning). The instructor will teach using oil paints.

Description: Color, design, and paint application are a few of the important ingredients that go into a strong painting. We will mix paint and create studies while in class. The concepts of color family, and mood, will be discussed. If you want to strengthen your paintings or just have an infusion of joy, pop in for this class.

For supply list: see www.

SouthernArtsSociety.org under the class page or Email us.

• Working and painting

Early Dawn by Anne Harkness

Daisies and Butterflies - Mixed Media by Annie Sylling with Collage with Annie Sylling Dates: Fri April 30 & Sat May 1 Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate (knowledge of color mixing will be helpful) This class runs for two sessions so that your collage can dry before you apply paint.

First session – Friday April 30 from 6-8 pm (2 hours) Collaging: using different papers/cut-outs, Layout and pasting.

Second Session – Saturday May 1st from 11 am to 1 pm (3 hours) Painting: underpainting, subject outline and

subject painting.

For supply list: see www.

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Printing on a Gelli Plate with Dianne Garner Date: To be determined Skill Level: Beginning to Intermediate (knowledge of color mixing will be helpful) For supply list: see www.

SouthernArtsSociety.org under the class page or Email us.

More classes coming soon! Please check the website and Facebook page for details.

The dangers of added sugars Sugar is often seen as a guilty pleasure that’s only to be enjoyed on rare occasions. But that reputation is not entirely accurate, as sugar is naturally occurring in many healthy foods, including fruit.

Naturally occurring sugars do not pose a threat to overall health. However, added sugars, which the American Heart Association notes can be found

in soft drinks, candy, pies, and fruit drinks, can contribute to weight gain. Obesity is a risk for cardiovascular disease, which means that added sugars can adversely affect heart health.

One of the difficulties with added sugars is that they are often present in foods and beverages generally considered healthy. Fruit juice, for exam-

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ple, seems like a healthy addition to any diet. However, the AHA notes that many juices contain added sugars from fruit juice concentrates. Such juices may not be seen as such, but they can be as compromising to one’s overall health as soft drinks or other beverages generally considered to be unhealthy.

The AHA acknowledges that part of the difficulty with navigating one’s way through added sugars is that these unhealthy additives go by many names. The Harvard Medical School notes that added sugars are not currently listed on Nutrition Facts labels, though they are listed among the ingredients on food packaging. Both the AHA and the HMS recommend scanning ingredients lists for words that end in “ose,” such as fructose, dextrose, glucose, and maltose. Those are some examples of added sugars, as are high fructose corn syrup, molasses, corn sweetener, syrup, and honey.

The AHA recommends limiting consumption of added sugars and offers guidelines for both men and women. Men should limit their added sugar consumption to a maximum of nine teaspoons per day, while women should not consume more than six teaspoons per day.

Understanding the dangers of added sugar can help men and women protect their overall health and lower their risk for cardiovascular disease. More information is available www. heart.org.

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from a cookbook published by Macedonia Baptist Church.)

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Sauce: 4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. vinegar 3 Tbsp. sugar ½ cup water 2/3 cup catsup Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.

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SUNDAY POT ROAST Eva L. Moss 2 to 3 lbs. boneless sirloin beef roast 3 cups quartered potatoes 2 cups carrot chunks 2 cups onion rings, raw Cook roast in slow cooker for 3 or 4 hours. Just before leaving for Sunday School, add raw vegetables, continue cooking. This will be ready when you return from worship service.

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History of Kings Mountain High School

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain High School celebrates its 145th birthday this year. In Nov. 1951, Kings Mountain High School journalism students interviewed members of the community regarding the school’s history for a five-segment story. At that time, the school was a mere 75 years old.

This segment was written from interviews with S.S. Weir.The history of Kings Mountain High School was written by students at Kings Mountain High School’s journalism class Nov. 23, 1951, with the help of S.S. Weir.

The first free school in the Kings Mountain community, serving children from the old gold mine through the surrounding county, was a one-room building located on the present lot of Mrs. G. D. Hambright, on Battleground Avenue. The property then was owned by W.M. Falls.

The seats were made of heavy, unpainted slabs with fastened to the backside.

They had no backs. Desks were not used and there was one blackboard on legs. The pupils used chalk similar to that in use today. Students used slates for figuring but used copy books, pen, and ink for practicing penmanship. To one side of the room was fastened special writing board, planned smooth and about two inches thick. The ink was kept on the board.

There was a special bench for it and the children went to their bench to practice penmanship. On one side of the room there was a rock chimney and an open fireplace in which wood was burned. The students cut the wood, made the fires, and cleaned the room.

The teachers were hired

by free school committeemen, who relied on their own judgement in selecting someone capable of teaching. There were no special requirements for teachers in that day. The term consisted of three months of free school each year. Generally, the fourth month was paid for by subscription, the charge being about $1 per child. Those who could not pay stopped.

Pupils started school at the age of five and had the privilege of attending until they were twenty-one. The majority stopped before they were fifteen because they had to go to work.

There were no grades, and pupils advanced as fast as they could learn in each subject.

Subjects studied were penmanship, arithmetic, spelling, and reading. Students used the “Blue Back Speller” for the reading and spelling textbook. The reading material was printed between the lists of words at the top and bottom of the page. Reading consisted of practical sentences or clever sayings.

The only arithmetic textbook was handed down from parent to child until it was completely worn out.

To protect the pages of the book from wearing, students used “thumb papers,” pieces of paper about the size of a dollar bill, folded and held so that the thumb would rest on it instead of the book page. Mr. Weir recalled that he used Confederate money because paper was exceedingly scarce, and the family owned a bushel of Confederate bills. The school lasted from 8 am to 4 pm with one hour for dinner.

Students brought lunches with them and played games after eating.

About 1871 Boyce Falls

Kings Mountain High School Class of 1914 – Photo provided by DigitalNC.org wished to build a house near the site of the school; therefore the one room building was moved beyond the present railroad track below Crescent Hill near a good gum spring. A gum spring is one that is surrounded by four planks, about two-feet long, nailed together and place so as to keep out trash.

During recess boys and girls played separately. One favorite game of the box was fox. One boy as the fox would run and the others would chase him.

Another favorite game was bull pen, played with soft a wool-yarn ball made by students. The thrower tried to hit a boy by throwing a ball at him. The purpose was to avoid being hit.

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also played with a yarn ball.

Boys used a paddle to knock the ball and if a boy didn’t throw the ball so that the others could hit it, he was taken out. Round cat was a forerunner of present day baseball.

Baseball was first brought from New York by the Stewart Brothers, who ran the gold mine.

The gold mine organized a team called the “Gold Mine Nine,” Nine young men from the Kings Mountain community then organized and called themselves the Kings Mountain Nine. Two of the first players were the late Captain Freno Dilling and Phillip Baker.

After Captain Bell opened the Military Academy, the Kings Mountain Nine became the Bell Nine.

Kings Mountain then erected a one room building on the present site of the Teacherage, which until a building was erected for Captain Bell, served the children living in the center of town and toward East School.

At the same time, the late A. F. Weir, a school committeeman, erected a oneroom school on his property just above the present W.T. Weir Store at the Park Yarn Mill. That building except for a new roof, stands today, and is used by W.T. Weir as a warehouse.

Mr. Weir made double desks, with a back rest for the pupils. At the front of the room was a recitation bench. When a class was ready for their teacher to hear their lesson, the mem-

bers sat on the bench. They stood when they were called to recite.

Mr. Weir bought a chart on a frame that had reading and spelling on it. Students could turn the leave and read something different from what was on the Blue Back Speller. The school served the children from the Gold Mine Community to Pott’s Creek, which rises near the depot and runs this side of Nebo.

Colored children attended a small school that was built for them in the community. Later they went to a school near the Gold Mine.

Practically everybody was in the same spelling class regardless of age and knowledge.

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Burns here Saturday for football scrimmage, no one other than teams allowed on campus Kings Mountain High’s football team will get its first action against another team in over a year when the Mountaineers host Burns in a scrimmage Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gamble Stadium.

Because of COVID restrictions fans will not be allowed on campus or adjoining fields but plans are underway to live stream the

event as well as regular season games.

Both the varsity and JV teams will be involved in the controlled scrimmage.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve played,” Coach Greg Lloyd noted. “This will be a chance to get the players used to hitting, blocking and tackling.”

Lloyd said the teams will

probably also do some oneon-one and 7-on-7 workouts.

“This will be a good chance to help each other out,” Lloyd noted.

It will also help the two teams get ready for their season openers the following week. Kings Mountain’s JVs are scheduled to open the regular season on Thursday, Jan. 25 at Stuart Cramer

and the varsity will host Cramer on Fri., Jan. 26. All JV games will begin at 6:30 and varsity games at 7 p.m.

Athletic Director Matt Bridges said COVID restrictions mandated by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association will be strictly enforced.

“Anyone on campus will be asked to leave,” he said.

“There cannot be anyone watching from cars or standing around the fences, or in the parking area behind the baseball field.”

All games will be livestreamed free of charge on the school’s You Tube channel.

Once the regular season begins attendance will be limited to 100 people. Var-

sity cheerleaders and players will be able to purchase two tickets and JVs one, Bridges said.

“Hopefully, if things open up later and it is approved by the State Association we can allow more people in the stadium,” Bridges said. “We appreciate everyone’s support.”

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Kings Mountain High football players braved the rain Monday to get in some practice time on the John Gamble Stadium turf.

The Mountaineers will be hosting Burns in a JV/varsity scrimmage Saturday and will open their season at home against Stuart Cramer on Friday, February 26. See more photos on page 2B.

Shelby sweeps Mountaineers Head six and Tyasya Bell four points and four rebounds. Aaliyah Byers had two points, 10 rebounds and two blocks, Austyn Dixon four rebounds and Jackie Jarvis three rebounds.

Maraja Pass led Shelby with 25 points. Ally Hollifield scored 18, Yarharia Peeler eight, Brooke Hartgrove and Kate Hollifield five each, and Deja Griffin and Jasmine Gash two each.

Tyler Arrington led the Lions with a game-high 30 points. Isaiah Tate led the Mountaineers with 22, Zeke Cannedy had 19 and Marcus Odums 17.

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Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams fell to Shelby in a non-conference doubleheader Thursday at Shelby.

The KM girls fell 65-45 in the opener before the boys went down 96-75 in the nightcap.

The Lady Lions roared to a 26-9 lead after the first quarter and took a 39-19 advantage at halftime. KM played them on even terms in the second half as each team scored 13 points in both the third and fourth periods.

Saniya Wilson led Kings Mountain with 24 points, five rebounds and three assists. Khalia King had nine points, Monica

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Boys win, girls lose at Ashbrook Kings Mountain High’s basketball teams split a Big South 3A Conference doubleheader at Gastonia Ashbrook last week with the Mountaineers winning 68-44 after the KM ladies lost 44-27 in a battle that probably locked up the conference championship for the unbeaten Ashbrook ladies.

Going in, the KM ladies had a shot at forcing a tie for first place but Ashbrook jumped out to a 13-5 first quarter lead and was never headed.

The Mountaineers had an easy time of it, rolling over the Green Wave from start to finish.

Junior standout Isaiah Tate led the Mountaineers with 27 points, hitting 9 of 16 from the field including 5 of 8 three-pointers.

Zeke Cannedy added 17 points and Marcus Odums had a great allaround game with 10

points and 16 rebounds.

Matt Toms had seven points, seven rebounds and seven assists and Titus Phillips and Orlando Odums added four and three points, respectively.

Ashbrook’s girls were on fire from the beginning, racing to an 8-0 lead by taking advantage of KM turnovers and mistakes.

“We kept it within striking distance at the half (23-11), then closed the gap at the end of the third quarter (Ashbrook 29, KM 24),” noted Mountaineer coach Nicholas Inman. “But Kennette Bess hit two threes and three free throws in the fourth to seal the win for Ashbrook.”

Kings Mountain was off all night from the foul line, going just 4-for-10, and from threepoint range with just one bucket.

“Defensively, we held Ashbrook in check, holding them to their lowest point total of the year,” Inman noted. “Offensively, we just could not find a rhythm, committing too many turnovers and forcing contested shots.”

Saniya Wilson had her usual fine game for the KM ladies with 19 points and seven rebounds. But the aggressive Ashbrook defense held the rest of the KM team to just eight points. Khalia King scored four points and grabbed three rebounds, Austyn Dixon had two points and four rebounds, Tyasya Bell two points and three rebounds, and Aaliyah Byers five rebounds.

Bess led Ashbrook with 15 points. Madison Cole scored nine, Zaza Mason and Aaliyah El six each, and Shay Portee and Erakha Smith four each.

Kings Mountain High football players practice in the rain on Monday.

Patriots edge Shelby 47-43 to advance to championship lead with a free throw to make it 36-35.

Robinette’s three a couple possession later helped KM maintain the lead before Shelby tied it at 39 all.

Robinette hit another three to put KM back in front but Shelby had a three to tie it at 42-all and set the stage for KM’s last minute heroics.

For the game, KM hit 46.3 percent of its shot, including 5 for 5 two-pointers in the first quarter and 5 for 9 threes in the second half.

Linney, who was cited

by Coach Shane Cole for playing his best game of the year, was named player of the game. Josiah Guyton’s stellar play at guard and passing, earned him the sixth man of the game honor.

Bradley Floyd was named defensive player of the game.

Kings Mountain Middle’s boys basketball team defeated Shelby 47-43 last week to make it to the BiCounty Conference championship game for the third time in the last five years.

Unfortunately, they fell to a very good RS Central team in the championship game. The RS team handed the Patriots two of their three losses this season.

KM and Shelby were tied at 42-all with 1:27 to play. Kee’Donn Linney gave the Patriots the lead for the final time on a tough drive to the paint, and Tucker Robinettes’ fast-break layup with 10 seconds left accounted for the final margin.

Robinette finished with 13 points, including three treys, and also had five rebounds and two steals.

Caleb Nixon had 14 points, including 5 of 8 field goals, and grabbed three rebounds.

Bradley Floyd had eight points, five boards, seven assists, two steals and two blocked shots; Max Thompson six points and four assists; Kee’donn Linney four points and eight rebounds; and Brayden Mull two points and two rebounds.

Caleb Nixon got the Patriots on the board with a fast-break layup, followed

by Floyd’s shot to tie the game at 7-all after the first quarter.

The second quarter saw Shelby go up 16-11 but KM scored the last three points of the half to cut the margin to 20-18.

Nixon and Floyd hit back to back treys to give KM a 26-24 led, and KM entered the fourth period up 35-28.

The fourth quarter saw a frantic pace by both teams.

Shelby tied the game at 35 all with 4:44 remaining.

Linney gave the Pats the

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Kings Mountain High men’s tennis tryouts will begin Monday, March 1 at 4 p.m. at the new KMHS tennis complex.

All student athletes must have an up to date physical on file before they can participate in tryouts or conditioning. Items to take for practice will be tennis attire, appropriate footwear and a tennis racquet.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions all student athletes are required to wear a mask during practice as well as having their temperature checked prior to practice.

For more information call Coach Rick Henderson at 704-460-8066 or email Rick.Henderson2@ duke-energy.com

Tony Beaver shot a 72 to win last week’s Cleveland County Senior Men’s Golf Association match at Woodbridge.

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KMMS falls to Central in championship

Kings Mountain High football standout Chance Cannon, third from left, signs to play college football at Mars Hill. He is pictured on front row with members of his family, left to right, Senora Spikes, Sade Cannon and Brian Banks. Back row, mentor Orlando Floyd, KMHS athletic director Matt Bridges, head football coach Greg Lloyd and Principal Julie Rikard.

Kings Mountain High football standout Derek Wilson, second from left, signs to continue his education and football career at Bluefield College, VA. He is pictured with his mother, Nicole Wilson, left, brother Lemont Wilson and sister Ciara Wilson.

Back row, KMHS athletic director Matt Bridges, head football coach Greg Lloyd and principal Julie Rikard.

Kings Mountain Middle fell to RS Central 59-39 in the Tri-County championship game last week at RS. Led by the trio of Bradley Floyd, Caleb Nixon and Tucker Robinette the Patriots jumped out to an early 10-4 lead.

For the first three minutes of the second quarter, the teams exchanged baskets as KM was up 16-14 before RS went on a 15-0 run to lead 29-16. KM’s Nixon hit back to back threes just before halftime to cut the margin to 31-22.

A quick basket by Nixon cut the RS lead to 31-24 to start the third period, but the Knights scored six unanswered points to extend their lead to 44-31 going into the fourth quarter.

RS went on another run in the fourth to win going away.

Nixon led the Patriots with 18 points, including four threes; Floyd had five points, seven rebounds and five assists; Robinette four points and three assists, Linney four points and six boards, Max Thompson four points and three rebounds and Kameron Adams and Aiden Taylor two points each.

Nixon was named

player of the game. Sixth man of the game was Adams, and defensive player of the game was Thompson.

KM finished its season 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the conference including a 4-1 record against Cleveland County teams.

“This is a great group of kids,” said head coach Shane Cole. “They have bought in, and their parents have bought in as well. They are doing what we ask them to do. Two championship game appearances in two years!

These guys are 8-3 versus county teams. I tell them all the time, ‘if you want to win it starts in Cleveland County.’ I can’t wait until next year.”

Coach Corey Nixon added: “It was a great experience coaching this young group. They progressively got better throughout the season. Two championship games in two consecutive seasons! I’m looking forward to next season.”

Coach Brandon Foster added: “It has been a pleasure helping coach these amazing young men. Their growth has propelled us for next year. Watch out Cleveland County!”

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Brandon Dover Jurassic Quest drive-thru experience on WCU Dean’s List at zMAX Dragway through February 21

Brandon Dover, Kings Mountain freshman at Western Carolina University at Cullowhee, is listed on the Dean’s list for the Fall 2020 semester.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 on a regular semester’s work of not less than 12 hours, excluding remedial courses with no grade of D+, D- , D, F, or 1.

Dover is the son of Robert and Debbie Dover of

BRANDON DOVER Kings Mountain and a 2020 honor graduate of Kings Mountain High School.

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SAR features program on Scots-Irish Thursday T h e Mecklenburg SAR presents Dr. Hugh Dussek as their Presidents' Day speaker on DUSSEK Thursday, February 18 at 7 pm via Zoom. Dussek, an entertaining and engaging speaker with a wealth of knowledge, will speak on The Scots-Irish and the Founding of Mecklenburg County.

Originally from London, England, Hugh has lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, for over twenty years. Hugh holds a doctoral degree in history from Union Institute University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a professor at Central Piedmont in Charlotte, where he teaches courses on world civilizations, American history, and the history of North Carolina.

Hugh serves on the Board of Trustees for The Charlotte Museum of History

and gives presentations in the community and on television about American, British, and local history.

The Scots-Irish played a significant role in the founding of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

The presentation looks at the history of the ScotsIrish, Native Americans, African Americans and Germans living in the area, their interaction with the British government, the founding of Mecklenburg County and Charlotte, and developments leading toward the American Revolution.

This special Presidents’ Day event in Charlotte is perfect for all ages, groups, families, and anybody who loves American history! To join in, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/83117382281?pwd=NjRhVEduNXFsNGQ0TStvbVBTKzl3dz09.

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru since the national tour launched in mid-July with stops in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Detroit, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Houston and more.

The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is the only place to encounter some of the largest dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth, and some of the eeriest marine creatures to ever lurk the ocean’s depths, from the safety of your family vehicle. Guests will be among the first in the nation to go on a quest with our adventure-for-allages online audio tour that will lead them through the thrilling dinosaur safari.

The audio tour is available in English and Spanish, and special accommodations can be made for the hearing impaired. For $49 per vehicle (8 people or less), your dino crew can time-travel and enjoy about an hourlong ride back in time.

Jurassic Quest worked in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur was

painstakingly replicated in every detail, depicting how we understand dinosaurs looked and moved!

In addition to the lifelike dinosaur exhibits, there will be opportunities to visit with our one-of-a-kind baby dinosaurs and our team of dino trainers as well as the chance to capture the moment with a safari-style photo of your vehicle and family transported back in time via a Jurassic setting complete with a dinosaur backdrop. All attendees will leave with the same bragging rights, “We Survived Jurassic Quest 2021!” One photo per family is included with ticket purchase.

Designed to be thrilling but not scary for our littlest adventurers, big or small, young or old, guests of Jurassic Quest have a dino-mite time!

COVID-19 Precautions: Jurassic Quest takes extra precautionary measures to provide a clean and safe event and operates under COVID-19 safety protocols in accordance with county, state and CDC guidelines. Guests are to remain in vehicles and to wear

masks in the event they exit the vehicle in allowed areas.

Social distancing rules are requested of all guests and maintained by Jurassic Quest crew. We sanitize equipment, dinosaurs and workstations frequently and thoroughly throughout the entirety of the event.

Our employees apply hand sanitizer and wash hands regularly throughout each day, in addition to wearing masks. Guest safety and enjoyment is our top priority.

Houston-based Jurassic Quest has been mounting epic dinosaur experiences since 2014, treating millions of people around the world to an as-close-as-you-canget look at the giants that ruled the Earth and sea millions of years ago. Developed in hand with leading paleontologists, Jurassic Quest dinos featuring realistic movement and sound have brought more than 1.5 million fans a safe family adventure option via new drive-thru experiences. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.jurassicquest.com

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I’ve only been aoudad hunting two times in my life, and I have yet to even see one. Both hunts were not under the best conditions and/or times. My recent one was lots of fun, but I was not there during the best time of the year. I was scheduled to speak so I didn’t have the luxury of choosing a better time. I will plan differently next year. While I didn’t see an aoudad, I did see a number of coyotes and loads of wild hogs. During the first few days of the hunt, I decided to pass on everything except what I came after, afraid that any unnecessary shots might scare off any aoudad that might be close by. By the end of my hunt, I decided to lower my standards. As a result, two coyotes, and a monster boar. Was I disappointed? Not really. Yes, I would have loved to have harvested what I came for, but I’m also happy that I was able to get something that was much, much better than nothing. And don’t get me wrong, I love hunting coyotes and hogs as well. So, I had plenty of fun and enjoyed great company.

I’m reminded of my prayers when I think of my recent hunt. I’m one of those guys who asks God for the best and most. My thought is, I would hate for him to be willing to give me something really big, but I failed to ask for it.

I had rather ask for Mars, knowing that the moon is still in play. And there’s just something neat about me asking God for, say a million dollars, knowing that he has it and wouldn’t miss it if it were gone. And knowing I’m his child, and he loves me, and wants me to have good things – even some things that are just for my enjoyment.

Is that your view of God? I hope so. I hope you’re not one who believes his gifts are all contingent on your obedience or your goodness. My what a terrible place we would all be in if that were the case. No, the foundation of God’s goodness does not lie in the recipient of his blessings, but in God himself. HE is good. HE is gracious. And his goodness flows from his very nature. He chose you in order that he might extend his love. Don’t let someone or some faulty view of God, keep you from receiving that love. And don’t let them keep you from asking him, your Heavenly Father, for the blessings he wants to give you, for no other reason, but just because you are his.

More than 70 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to return from extinction to invade Charlotte. The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, will migrate to the Charlotte Motor Speedway February 12-21 after welcoming legions of guests to sold-out weekends across the country.

The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru will transform the outdoor parking area of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s zMAX Dragway into an interactive drive-thru experience, featuring more than 70 moving and lifelike dinosaurs, as well as our 50 foot-long Megalodon! Jurassic Quest's herd of animatronic dinos are displayed in realistic scenes that allow guests to experience them roaring and moving as they drive through the tour. Although the drivethru experience means visitors will stay safe inside their vehicle, they’ll still need to avoid the swinging tail of our 50 foot-long Spinosaurus!

More than 300,000 vehicles and 1.5 million people have attended the

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Last week, Dale Greene shared a photo taken at Dixon School. Names of the students were also shared, but several first names were omitted. If you know any of those names, see a mistake, or if you have old photos like this you want to share, email loretta@kmherald.com. Students pictured L-R. Row 1 kneeling: John Logan, Marshal VanDyke, James VanDyke, ? Black, John O. VanKyile, Buddy Huffman, Arshall Sanders, Wilford Morris, Marshal Cash, and ? Johnson. Row 2 standing: ? Black, Orville Sellers, Joe Biddix, Ralph Stewart, Irene Greene, Nell Howell, William Aullender, Gertrude Ferris, Prentice Hambright, and Mary Childers. Row 3: Armitty Farris, Litha Cavney, Helen Greene, Sarah Ann VanDyke, Maxine Eubanks, John Lewis Hughes, Ted Farris, ? Bell, Arthur Howell, and Dougless Eubanks. Row 4: ? Bell, Lid Black, Buck Stewart, Teacher Hazel Lee, Gene Farris, Clarence Johnson, Herman Greene, and James Childers.

Gardner-Webb University announces tuition freeze for third year Board of Trustees Initiates Measure for fall 2021 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the third year in a row, Gardner-Webb University has announced a freeze on tuition for traditional undergraduate students enrolled in the Boiling Springs campus program. The freeze will apply to incoming freshmen, transfer students and current undergraduates for fall 2021.

Already a pressing issue for many families, college affordability has been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Universities are looking for ways to continue to recruit and retain students while limiting the cost and subsequent student debt.

“In the world of runaway tuition price tags across North Carolina and across the country, Gardner-Webb is committed again this year to keeping costs flat for our students,” emphasized GWU President Dr. William M. Downs. “At the same time,

we are expanding our institutional scholarships and grants to further reduce costs for students and their families. What we won’t do, however, is sacrifice the outstanding quality of instruction for which Gardner-Webb has long been known…that remains a non-negotiable standard of excellence.”

Leadership from the Gardner-Webb Board of Trustees made the tuition freeze possible. Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Marion Mills noted she’s excited the Board approved this action for another year.

“One of our top priorities is offering every student a great education experience at a fair price,” Mills affirmed. “We strongly believe that a third tuition freeze will improve accessibility for all students, especially in the challenging times of the pandemic.”

Moreover, the decision made Gardner-Webb more affordable among the 36 independent colleges and universities in North Carolina. When comparing the tuition rates of these col-

leges, GWU is 19th on the list, down from 16th-highest last year.

“Gardner-Webb’s tuition freeze over the last three years demonstrates our commitment to providing an affordable world-class Christian education to our students,” stated Kristen Setzer, vice president for Enrollment Management. “We remain dedicated to finding ways to keep costs down.”

With its average 13to-1 student-faculty ratio, Gardner-Webb offers students an exceptional education in an environment that promotes student engagement and outcomes.

Gardner-Webb continually receives high rankings from Colleges of Distinction, an independent research organization. These honors emphasize GWU’s competencies in teaching critical thinking, writing, oral skills, research, and global perspectives, as well as offering dynamic out-ofclassroom learning.

Pinnacle Classical Academy prepares for 9th year, announces lottery and celebrates successes!

“At Pinnacle Classical Academy, 68.2% of economically disadvantaged students, 68.4% of Black students, and 80.3% of Hispanic students scored at or above a proficient level.”

At a time when public schools across the state are grappling with declining enrollment, Pinnacle Classical Academy predicts further growth in 2021-22, its ninth year of operation as a tuition-free public charter school.

The K-12 school’s enrollment rose from 987 students at the beginning of the 2019-20 school year to 1,083 students at the beginning of 2020-21, an increase of nearly 10%. Total enrollment at North Carolina’s district schools fell by 5% over the

same time period.

“Our growth is a tribute to our caring faculty, our distinctive Core Knowledge and classical curriculum, and the dedication of so many parents and volunteers over the years,” said Dr. Shelly Bullard, the school’s headmaster. “Our teachers have been working so very hard to provide daily in-person instruction to our students, as well as remote instruction to studentsa who have requested it.”

“We are also proud that we have experienced a measure of success in addressing the gaps that sadly exist in public education,” Bullard added.

In North Carolina’s public schools, only 44.6% of economically disadvantaged

students, 40.9% of Black students, and 48.8% of Hispanic students scored at or above a proficient level on their state end-of-grade and end-of-course tests in 201819, the latest year for which statistics are available. At Pinnacle Classical Academy, 68.2% of economically disadvantaged students, 68.4% of Black students, and 80.3% of Hispanic students scored at or above a proficient level.

“To be included in the 2021-22 virtual lottery, which will take place on March 8, initial student applications must be received by March 1 at 3:00,” said Bullard. For more information, visit the school’s website or call 704740-4040..

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

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Having qualified on 29th day of January, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of SARA BELLE CASCIATO, 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, Kathryn K. Whitlow, Executrix on or before the 17th day of May, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 27th day of January, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of MAVINE WRIGHT WILLIS, 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, Judy W. Tysinger, Executrix on or before the 3rd day of May, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 22nd day of January, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of JANET MCKEE DEATON, 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, Linda Deaton Bridges, Executrix on or before the 27th day of April, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of February, 2021.

This the 3rd day of February, 2021.

This the 27th day of January, 2021.

Kathryn K. Whitlow, Executrix Estate of: Sara Belle Casciato 122 Cheyenne Drive Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086

Judy W. Tysinger, Executrix Estate of: Mavine Wright Willis P.O. Box 639 Fallston, N.C. 28042

Linda Deaton Bridges, Executrix Estate of: Janet McKee Deaton 709 Big Springs Church Road Ellenboro, NC 28040

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TOP DOG AUTO SALES. Bring your Stimulus check for down payment. Buy here, pay here!

351 Oakland Road, Spindale.

828-287-8668.

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties.

Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340

BLANTON’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE TRIMMING. SERVICES OFFERED ARE TREE TRIMMING / REMOVAL, GRASS CUTTING/ LANDSCAPING AND SMALL GRADING JOBS. FREE ESTIMATES. (704) 692-4203 KALEBBLANTON96@YAHOO.COM

ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am-5pm.

Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby.

(Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our big first of the year sales. 50% off Christmas items. Lots of lamps on sale too! 704-312-6410.

AMMUNITION FOR SALE. .22 MAG $30/50, .357 MAG $75/50, .44 MAG $90/50, .45 LC $90/50.

Other Calibers Available. Text, 828-305-2128.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

SCHOOL CHOICE GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, “APPLY NOW!” Offering 21 Dynamic Programs in 2021; Elementary, Middle and High School Online Learning. Contact Gaston County Schools at 704-866-6100 or visit www.gaston.k12.ns.us/schoolchoice (Submit your application online by February 28th)

ALIVE APPAREL SCREEN PRINTING. Hiring for Production Worker, needed. Apply in person M-F 10am-3pm. 331 Jim Cline Road, Fallston, NC. 28042 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

BUSINESS SERVICES CAREGIVER SERVICE AVAILABLE. Please call 727-422-3472.

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301-4913174.

CLICK TO CHECK FOR DISCOUNTS. TRUMP magnetic cards, commemorative coins, refrigerator magnets, faux gold bills, mini basketball hoops, flags, hats. NC4Ever@email.com WANTED: IN SEARCH OF someone that repairs electric fence chargers. Call 828-2488060.

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro.

Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568 THE HAIRIS STUDIO by Brook Maness. OPEN in the old Randall’s Barber Shop. 114 Frank Randall Drive, Mooresboro. brooklynleeann8@gmail.com, 828-429-4836.

EMPLOYMENT PART TIME HELP NEEDED. Loader for tree and firewood service. 704-466-0916.

DEPENDABLE MAN FOR GARDEN WORK. Must have transportation and phone. Spindale.

Serious inquiries only! Call 828286-1143.

LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DRIVERS. Transport students in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Cherryville. Must be 21 years or older and have good driving record.

704-466-5189 WANTING PART-TIME CERTIFIED CPA. Forest City area. For more info, please call 828-2868093.

NEED SOMEONE with a big dump truck that can haul hardwood logs. 828-395-0758 CLEANING LADY NEEDED for small home in Kings Mountain. $15/hr. cash. Prefer someone near Kings Mountain area. No text messages. Call anytime.

704-974-1072.

VAN DRIVER NEEDED. Van driver needed for community program in Rutherford County – morning & afternoon, M-F, 3-4 hrs/day. Must be at least 21 yo with a good driving record.

Background investigation required. Call to request an application. (828) 755-8923 deedra.hudson@pathways.com FULL AND PART TIME DRIVERS. LOCAL CDL CLASS A DRIVER NEEDED. HOME NIGHTLY, OFF WEEKENDS. Clean MVR, 3 year experience.

Send resume to: dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail.com or apply in person at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. 828-286-7871 ext 4.

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER WANTED CLEVELAND COUNTY. Immediate opening for carpenter. Must have transportation.

Competitive pay based upon experience. Paid vacation and holidays. (704) 477-8414 waputnam@hotmail.com ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home, 1st shift in the Day Program. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with.

(980) 295-0750

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-2481408.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the first 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year.

Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194 www.linkedin.com/in/trudie -under wood - a345013a awhtaxes@gmail.com (910) 777-7194 awhtaxes@ gmail.com

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Professional Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County.

Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448 WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles.

Call Neal, 828-223-7730.

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

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!!

Mattress Cleaning (Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect).

King $109, Queen $89, Twin $69. 2nd side of mattress 1/2 off. 704-980-3047.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

MOBILE HOBBIES HOBBY SHOP. We are an RC hobby shop located in Shelby NC on 3824 Robert Riding Rd. Opened in 2013. Hours of operation Mon,Tues,Thurs-Sat 11am-7pm and Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Sunday-closed.

We sell High End Radio control cars/trucks/parts(Traxxas,arrma,Team associated etc..) Race season MarchDec oval and off-road. Come out and see us!! (980) 2201038 sherylblanton35@yahoo.com

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

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

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828245-5895.

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock.

Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok.

J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-2455895.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

HOYER LIFT. Great Deal! Been used one time and has 2 batteries, battery pack, backbrace and 2 slings for any size. (704) 6920724 millingpwc@hotmail.com FIREWOOD FOR SALE Hardwood only. Will deliver. Between $40-$60 per 1/2 truckload. 704538-9184.

WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.

FARM & GARDEN 2 FARMALL 140 TRACTORS & Quick Hitch Equipment. Turn Plow, Disc Harrow, Bush Hog, Cultivator Plows, Fertilizer and Seed Planters (Plus More Plow Equipment). Call (704) 538-0266 DOG LOT. I have 6x7 fence lot and dog house for sale. $150.00 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

FESCUE SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES. Clean small square bales of Fescue hay for sale. $4/bale, Barn kept, Great shape, Very clean tight bales.

(704) 472-5040 doughobson01@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

PETS & LIVESTOCK CANE CORSO PUPS FOR SALE. AKC Registered, 7 girls, 2 boys. Call for more info, 704974-2716.

IMPORTED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. From International Champion Bloodline. $1,500.

828-755-7335.

AKC REGISTERED BLACK LAB PUPPIES. Males and females, excellent dispositions, Champion bloodlines. Ready 3/22/21. (704) 914-8241 MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS. Black tan females, CKC register, had shots and dewormed, 6 weeks old, price $500.00. (704) 300-7225 cutewendy66@yahoo. com

HONEY BEE. Taking orders for Bees. Pick up date April 4, 2021.

Cost $115 for 3 lb. package. Call Kelly 704-472-2917

WORLD WAR II GERMAN LUGER 9mm PISTOL with 2 matching clips. $3000. Call (828) 429-6763 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details.

828-382-0455.

1950 STYLE TOKHEIM GAS PUMP / COIN BANK. 6 available. $50 each. (704) 473-6384 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $100 full size pickup or $80 short bed pickup. “$20 Delivery Fee” (828) 461-2379

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 A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, $88.00. Includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-980-3047.

FIVE 8 FOOT PICNIC TABLES. MADE OF 2x6’s. Built by Burns Ag Department. $125 each or All 5 for $500. Never Been Outdoors (Kept Indoors). Call (704) 5380266 ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies.

Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER FOR SALE. Front loader, $300 for pair. 828-447-8833.

MODEL 94 WINCHESTER 3030 with gold trigger. 20 years old, new in box. Also 300 rounds of 30-30 Core-Lokt ammunition.

All for $1400. (828) 429-6763 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-3005341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience.

Call us first, 704-692-4449.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

120 GALLON RUDD ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. 230V-1PH, never installed, $500. Jacuzzi Sandhandler Deep Submersible Pump, 1.5HP, 230V-1PH, never installed, $350. 828-453-0828.

NC4EVER.COM CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever.com, Impress someone with Chocolate Roses.

Each foil wrapped rose is hollow Belgiam Milk Chocolate. Order online and have delivered or you can deliver. NC4Ever@email. com PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

CKC POODLE PUPPIES. Born 10/31/20 Only males left. Very sweet and smart puppies. Will make good companions. Must see to appreciate. You can find us on our Facebook page, Southpaw Poodles and Doodles. Puppies have had 3 vaccinations so far and been de-wormed. $1000.

Call or message. (828) 569-0352 lisa.holtzclaw78@gmail.com

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY. 5 foot 3 point hitch rotary tiller for tractor.

(704) 477-1610 BERETTA M9A3. Call 704769-4091.

CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever.com - SHOP - Send somone a nice surprise - a BOUQUET OF CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever@email.com

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available.

Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@gmail.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801-6020763.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 4185736 childresstracy1@gmail. com RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts.

Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828-453-8113.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

5 RUGER MINI 30 CLIPS. All 5 for one low price. $125.00. Call (828) 429-6763

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates.

Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062 DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds.

We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

225 GRASSHOPPER LAWN MOWER for sale with bagger attachment. $3,000.00. 980295-8351.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

OLD RIFLES. Lever action Winchester and Marlin rifles. Call 801-602-0763.

I BUY HOUSES ANY CONDITION. Paying CASH for houses that need repairs. Quick Close Fair Offers! 704-7730763.

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

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545

AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. I have triple carriers Violet, blue, white, triple carrier blk.

Ready Valentines. Serious inquiries only. $1000 deposit required.

(704) 418-6353 pennycandycampers@yahoo.com

RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists.

(919) 314-7579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742.

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. CKC registered.

Born 12/2/2020. Males and female available. Deworming and shots by vet. Asking $400. Call or text (828) 289-1795

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BBB warns of romance scams landing you in hot water With Valentine's Day just behind us, romance is in the air. If you decide to seek love via a dating app, be careful and watch for the scammers who only love your money. The CARES Act funding is helping Americans with the COVID-19 pandemic by providing increased unemployment benefits and other support. But unfortunately, some of this money is ending up in the hands of scammers. These con artists are then using people to funnel money out of the country.

This con may look like a classic romance scam, but victims are tricked into illegal activity and can be prosecuted.

How the Scam Works: You join a dating app

and start messaging with someone who looks amazing. They are the complete package: good-looking, successful, kind … and, most importantly, really into you, too! After chatting for a little while, your new love interest suggests that you chat on text or email, rather than through the app. If you do that, you may notice that they also delete their dating profile.

Everything seems great, but soon your new beau has some unusual – but seemingly harmless – requests.

They want you to receive money for them and wire it overseas. They may claim to be helping a loved one battling COVID-19, doing a business deal, or representing a charitable organization.

If you refuse, your amorous new beau may suddenly get hostile, threaten you, or grow distant.

It turns out that the money they want you to receive is actually stolen CARES Act funds. After stealing it, scammers send the money through someone in the United States to make it harder for authorities to trace. Money laundering and wire fraud are illegal!

Although the “money mule” is a victim, too, they may still face prosecution.

Protect Yourself From this Scam: • Do your research. Many scammers steal photos from the internet to use in their dating profiles.

You can do a reverse image lookup using a website, like Google Images , to see if the photos on a profile are stolen from somewhere else. You can also search online for a profile name, email, or phone number to see

what adds up and what does not. Scammers most often pose as men and target women in their 50s and 60s.

• Ask specific questions about details given in a profile . A scammer may stumble over remembering details or making a story fit.

• Never send money or sensitive personal information to someone you have never met in person.

Cut off contact if someone starts asking you for financial or personally identifiable information (PII), like your credit card number or government ID numbers.

• Be very suspicious of requests to wire money or use a prepaid debit card.

These are scammers’ favorite ways to send payments because, like cash, once the money is gone, it cannot be recovered.

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JOHN ILIKA

GWU Distinguished Artist Series presents Trombonist John Ilika and Pianist Polina Khatsko Program Held on Feb. 21 in Blanton Auditorium with Limited Seating BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Distinguished Artist Series will feature trombonist John Ilika with pianist Polina Khatsko in the first concert of the spring semester. Presented by the GWU School of Performing and Visual Arts in collaboration with the Alfred and Shirley Wampler Caudill Fund, the program will be on Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium.

Because of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Ilika will perform on alto, tenor and bass trombones. The program includes “Trombone Sonata No. 1”

by Frank Gulino, “Romance Op. 21” by Axel Jorgensen, “Concerto per Trombone”

by G. Christoph Wagenseil, and “New Orleans” by Eugene Bozza. In addition to the Sunday concert, Ilika will also do a masterclass for GWU low brass students on Feb 20.

Ilika joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in 2010. He has served as principal trombone with the North Carolina Symphony since January 2001. He has held several other principal positions and has been a regular substitute with the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1989.

In 1981, he earned a degree in music education (K-12) from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He completed further studies in 1985 with Charles Vernon at the Pennsylvania College of Performing Arts. In addition, he has 15 years of free-lanc-

POLINA KHATSKO ing experience around the Philadelphia area.

A native of Belarus, Khatsko has established herself both as an active performer and a dedicated teacher. Currently, she is a staff pianist at UNCSA and Wake Forest University School of Music, as well as a sought-after freelancer. She has served on the piano faculty of the University of the Northern Iowa, the University of Michigan preparatory department and the Leipzig Summer Piano Institute.

Khatsko was on the collaborative piano staff for the International Music Academy in Pilsen, Czech Republic; the Cambridge International String Academy, England; the University of Michigan String department; and is an annual collaborative pianist for the Sphinx Competition.

She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan as a student of Arthur Greene.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call (704) 406-4270 or email disabilityservices@gardner-webb. edu with your request.

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PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE TO A GOOD HOME. One and half year old male Boxer, Lab and Pit mix. He needs room to run. Has been fixed and will be up to date on all shots. (704) 4770839 jcgreene43@yahoo.com FEMALE DONKEY. 7 months old. $300. 704-692-8752 (704) 692-7362 DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CARS & TRUCKS

VACATIONS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

2017 KIA RIO 37,200 miles, $8200. (704) 240-0342

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure.

Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time.

Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland. com

EXTRA NICE APARTMENT. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Includes Appliances. Good Area! $650 month. Deposit required. No pets.

704-473-1495 after 4pm.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires. Reduced price, $10,000. 828-245-9620, 828223-1564.

CAMPERS

1998 FORD F-150 PARTS TRUCK! 3 door, good motor, transmission. Call for details.

(704) 692-3700 2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Limited. 1 owner. Never wrecked and well maintained. $16,500.00.

1984 Toyota Pick-up, 2 wheel drive, $1,500.00. 980-295-8351.

OCEAN FRONT CONDO 438 Baywatch in North Myrtle Beach. “Low Winter Rates”.

Heated Pool & Lazy River. Call 800-978-4988.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

CARS & TRUCKS 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

GASTON COUNTY 1979 DODGE B300 SPORTSMAN MOTOR HOME. Sleeps 6, kept under carport, $4,995. Never be homeless. 828-453-0828.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedroom, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open summer 2021. 704-718-4731.

3 ACRES- WELL & SEPTIC. Off South Point Road, Belmont, NC. $120,000. Call (704) 864-6129

POLK COUNTY OPEN HOUSE. Beautiful Home at Lake Adger is inviting you to visit during Open House. Sunday, 2-14 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.

329 Silver Ridge Rd., Mill Spring, NC 28756 (979) 690-6781 skelly@coldwellbanker.com

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!!

Furniture Cleaning Special: Upholstery or Leather. Chair $40, Sofa $85, Love Seat $70. All 3 pieces $168, includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect.

704-980-3047.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3BR, 1BA HOUSE. Individual rooms. Ideal for senior citizens.

Best location in Rutherfordton.

Reasonably priced. Serious inquiries only! 828-585-0411.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

OFFICE FOR LEASE IN RUTHERFORDTON. +/- 500 sqft.

Newly renovated. Ideal for Medical Lab, Audiologist, Podiatrist, Lawyer, Engineer, Accountant.

828-748-7440.

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Craig Hall – Gardner-Webb University

GWU School of Education waives GRE or MAT scores for National Board Certified teachers Applications Now Being Accepted for Fall 2021 Doctoral Programs in Leadership and Curriculum BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Educators who have completed National Board Certification are leaders in their field. In recognition of this achievement, Gardner-Webb University School of Education will waive GRE or MAT scores for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) applying to GWU’s Doctor of Education programs in Educational Leadership (EDLS) and Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI).

National Board Certification is a voluntary advanced professional certification for pre-kindergarten through 12grade educators that identifies teaching expertise and excellence through a performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment. The NBCT process helps teachers improve their practice, showcase their

talent in the classroom and demonstrate their dedication to their students and their profession.

A survey of admission requirements for Doctor of Education programs at other universities found that Gardner-Webb is the only one accepting National Board Certification in lieu of the GRE or MAT. “The School of Education recognizes and values NBCTs and the rigorous process they went through to earn the certification,” observed Dr. Jennifer Putnam, associate dean for Graduate Programs in the GWU School of Education and EDCI program coordinator.

“NBCTs have proven that they can conduct action research; they are strong writers; they are proven leaders in their schools and districts; and they are reflective practitioners. All of these qualities are ones that we value in our doctoral candidates.”

The EDLS degree at Gardner-Webb is designed

for potential and practicing educational leaders who wish to develop and refine their leadership skills in complex organizations. The program seeks to equip candidates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and beliefs that will enable them to function effectively in leadership roles in a fluctuating environment.

The EDCI degree prepares learners to become instructional leaders, who will create and strategically manage processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students deepen their knowledge and understanding of educational practices and acquire tools needed to provide professional leadership in curriculum, teacher education, program evaluation, family and community engagement, and professional learning in the schools.

Applications are now being accepted for fall 2021.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Create kid-friendly spaces at home Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging. Kids are full of energy and oftentimes put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and child-friendly.

• Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep

tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another.

• Choose washable fabrics.

Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will

hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup.

• Create a catch-all spot.

Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when children come in the house from school or play. Be sure the keep cubbies, containers and coat hooks at a child-friendly height.

• Look for high-traffic rugs.

COFFEE CAKE CUPCAKES 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, room temperature 3/4 cup 2% milk 1/3 cup canola oil

GLAZE: 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon 2% milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

• Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each of 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Top each with 1 teaspoon nut mixture and about 1 tablespoon batter. Sprinkle with the remaining nut mixture.

• Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-24 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon over muffins. Serve warm.

Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day.

There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean.

• Ensure there is plenty of seating. Sectionals give children ample room to spread out.

And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to

hang out.

• Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colorful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality.

Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the color scheme from the accessories used for decorating.

• Hang whimsical artwork.

Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely

change the pictures when a new look is desired.

• Designate a place for play.

Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for imaginative play. Store toys here so these items will not create clutter in individual bedrooms.

Creating child-friendly spaces while ensuring a home maintains a sophisticated feel is easier than parents might think.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Do I Need to Sign-Up for Medicare If I’m Still Working?

Dear Savvy Senior, I will turn 65 in a few months and plan to keep working for several more years. I have good health insurance from my employer now. Do I have to sign up for Medicare when I reach 65?

Looking Ahead Dear Looking, Whether you need to enroll in Medicare at 65 if you continue to work and have health insurance through your job depends on how large your employer is. The same rules apply if your health insurance comes from your spouse’s job.

But first, let’s review the basics. Remember that original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which provides hospital coverage and is free for most people. And Part B, which covers doctor’s bills, lab tests and outpatient care. Part B also has a monthly premium, which is $148.50 for most beneficiaries in 2021, but is higher for individuals earning above $88,000.

If you’re already receiving Social Security, you’ll automatically be enrolled in parts A and B when you turn 65, and you’ll receive your Medi-

care card in the mail. It will include instructions to return it if you have work coverage that qualifies you for late enrollment. If you aren’t yet receiving Social Security, you will have to apply, which you can do online at SSA.gov/medicare.

If you plan to continue working past the age of 65 and have health insurance from your job, your first step is to ask your benefits manager or human resources department how your employer insurance works with Medicare. In most cases, you should at least take Medicare Part A because it’s free. (Note: If you’re funding a health savings account you may not want to take Part A because you can’t make contributions after you enroll).

But to decide whether to take Part B or not will depend on the size of your employer.

Small Employer If your current employer has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare will be your primary insurer and you should enroll in Medicare Part B during your initial enrollment period. This is a seven-month period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months after your 65th

birthday.

If you miss the seven-month signup window, you’ll have to wait until the next general enrollment period, which runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 with benefits beginning the following July 1. You’ll also incur a 10 percent penalty for each year you wait beyond your initial enrollment period, which will be tacked on to your monthly Part B premium.

Large Employer If your employer has 20 or more employees, your employer’s group health plan will be your primary insurer as long as you remain an active employee. If this is the case, you don’t need to enroll in Part B when you turn 65 if you’re satisfied with the coverage you are getting through your job. But if you do decide to enroll in Medicare, it will supplement your employer insurance by paying secondary on all of your claims.

Once your employment or group health coverage ends, you will then have eight months to sign up for Part B without a penalty. This is known as the Special Enrollment Period.

Check Drug Coverage You also need to verify your prescription drug coverage. Call your benefits manager or insurance company to find out if your employer’s prescription drug coverage is considered “creditable.” If it is, you don’t need to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. If it isn’t, you should purchase a plan (see Medicare.gov/ plan-compare) during your initial enrollment period or you’ll incur a premium penalty (1 percent of the average national premium for every month you don’t have coverage) if you enroll later.

If you have more questions or need help, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see ShiptaCenter.org), which offers free Medicare counseling. Or call the Medicare Rights Center helpline at 800-3334114.

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.