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Yard sale fundraiser October 5
A Smile for Kairee By Loretta Cozart “A Smile for Kairee” yard sale fundraiser to help with medical expenses for Kairee Sanders will be held this Saturday, October 5 at the American Legion Post 155 at 613 E. Gold Street from 7 am to 4 pm. Before the event, donations of gently used furniture, small appliances, toys, clothing, shoes, teacher / school supplies, and household items can be dropped off at the American Legion on Friday October 4, between 4 pm – 8 pm. The day of the event there will be a hot dog lunch, bake sale, and Kona Ice truck. All proceeds go toward Kairee Sanders’ medical expenses. When Kairee was born 16 years ago, her mother Ashley Stinchcomb knew her daughter was going to have health issues. “On March 7, 2003 at 12:07 pm, Kairee was born and my life changed forever. I knew since I was six months pregnant that Kairee was going to have some health problems. She had cysts on her right kidney and the ventricles in her
This photo was taken a few years ago and shows Kairee’s close-knit, supportive family.
Kairee Sanders (R) with her sister Braelyn. Photos provided brain were enlarged due to fluid backing up,“ Ashley said. “I had two amniocenteses to check for any possible syndromes. The test came back normal with no associated syndrome.” Since birth, Kairee’s life has been full of surprises.
Brinkley appeal against city denied By Loretta Cozart On September 25, the NC Supreme court denied a petition by Brinkley Properties and 15 other property owners for discretionary review in a civil lawsuit against the City of Kings Mountain and Orchard Trace, ending the 32month court battle that cost the city more than $106,000 in legal fees. A source close to Orchard Trace confirmed that their costs so far have been $300,000. “What great news for the citizens of Kings Mountain! Once again this confirms that the City of Kings Mountain’s process is correct. The city had to defend its decades old process that is standard for all local governments. I just hate it took three decisions with a lot of legal costs to finally end this challenge,” said Mayor Neisler. “This has stunted controlled growth that is necessary for the city to prosper. Investment in our community
increases the tax base and utility revenues that keeps our tax rate low. This has been a long journey and I am proud of staff and their hard work. We are starved for new market-based housing and finally construction can begin!” The order handed down Friday stated, “Upon consideration of the petition filed on the 17th of January 2019 by Plaintiffs in this matter for discretionary review of the decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to G.S. 7A-31, the following order was entered and is hereby certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals: “Denied by order of the Court in conference, this the 25th of September 2019.” Superior Court Judge Lisa Bell ’’dismissed with prejudice’’ the civil lawsuit on March 5, 2019 and signed it on March 12, 2019. The judgment reads: “Having carefully considered by the motions, See APPEAL, Page 7A
In her 16-years, she has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, complete hearing loss in her left ear, epilepsy, glaucoma, legal blindness, sleep apnea and decreased kidney function. She is developmentally delayed; her entire left side of her body is
smaller than her right from head to toe and she has facial deformities. “Were it not for my family, we wouldn’t be where we are today. My mom, Cindi Smith, has always been there for me. My entire family has been there for us. We are so blessed for such a loving family,” she said. Kairee has two younger siblings, sister Braelyn, 10, and brother Channing, 4.
“Despite her challenges, Kairee has gone through multiple surgeries, scans, tests and has always come out smiling with no complaints. She has been a patient of Chapel Hill’s Craniofacial Team since she was 8-months old. Now that Kairee has stopped growing, they are ready to fix her jaw, nose, and give her a new set of teeth through a series of several facial surgeries,” her
mom says. “They will bring her top jaw forward, take bone from her hip and build up her top and lower jaw. Once that’s healed, they will remove the 5 teeth that she has left and start the process of dental implants. After the jaw surgeries and the teeth are implanted, they will reconstruct her nose,” she explains. See KAIREE, Page 4A
Annual appreciation luncheon at Patrick Senior Center By Loretta Cozart The Patrick Senior Center honored all volunteers at their Annual Appreciation Luncheon on August 20. The event was held at the Patrick Center where all could be together and enjoy a delicious meal, musical entertainment, and fun fellowship. Barbara Crosby was named Volunteer of the Year and Janet Beani was awarded the Volunteer with the most hours, 1377. New volunteers were welcomed and given a volunteer t-shirt. All volunteers received a certificate and umbrella as a token of our appreciation. Director Tabitha Thomas said, “We are so blessed to have an incredible team of volunteers. Thanks to each and every See LUNCHEON, Page 4A
Patrick Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Barbara Crosby with Director Tabitha Thomas. Photos provided
KM City Council approves contract with Retail Strategies, LLC By Loretta Cozart During the August 28 City Council meeting, coun-
cilmembers voted unanimously authorizing Mayor Neisler to execute the Professional Services Agreement to provide consulting services between the City of Kings Mountain and Retail Strategies, LLC, which
was recommended by staff. According to Economic Planning Director Stuart Gilbert, investment in the first year of the agreement is $40,000. Should staff find the services beneficial, the city could renew
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for $25,000 in year two and again year three. “Most municipalities renew because the return on investment far outweighs the cost for the services,” Stuart said. In further business, city council awarded a bid to
Pete Duty and Associates for $180,000 for the delivery of a complete pump station with enclosure for Beason Creek Lift Station, which was prepaid for LGI Homes. A gudget amendment
in the about of $323,500 for the water/sewer fund to budget revenue from LGI Homes and to create a corresponding capital outlay expenditure account relating See COUNCIL, Page 4A
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