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Street paving KM Community Table and resurfacing Thanksgiving Meal Nov. 22 begins in KM

By Loretta Cozart In Kings Mountain’s “Update from the City Manager” YouTube video, Manager Jim Palenick and Manager of Public Works Daniel Blanton shared information about the city’s $1.9 million paving and resurfacing project that officially began on Monday, October 23. The city hopes the project will be completed this year, but weather may impact the progress.

Palenick explained that the city’s 2023-2024 budget set aside $1.6 million dollars in capital spending and an additional $300,000 from Powell Bill funds that come to the city through the state.

“We’ve heard for a long time that many of the streets are not in the best condition.

As a result, we (the city) went through a very detailed, very comprehensive, professional analysis of the condition of those streets and determined which ones were in the worst shape and which were the highest priority to either resurface or repair,” Palenick shared. “We have a prioritized list, and we’re going to tell you what to expect in the coming days, weeks, and months regarding this paving program.”

Blanton explained, “Most of our roads that need improvement come from the Northeast quadrant of the city. And some of you guys in this area have probably already seen yellow paint hit the asphalt. That’s our contractors coming in and See PAVING, Page 5A

CCSO arrests two in KM for trafficking drugs On October 28, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Community Interdiction Team (CIT) conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 74 at the intersection of Shelby Road in Kings Mountain, NC. During the vehicle stop, deputies located approximately 48.05 lbs. Methamphetamine and 4.75 lbs.

Heroin. The combined street value of these narcotics is approximately $400,000.00.

Javier Rivera Romero, 41, of Lake City, SC, was charged with two Counts of Trafficking Methamphetamine, and two counts of Trafficking Heroin.

He was given a $250,000 Secured Bond.

Nicolas Noe Torres Castro of Fresno, CA was charged with two Counts of Trafficking Methamphetamine, and two counts of See ARRESTS, Page 2A

By Loretta Cozart Feeding Children Cleveland County, in partnership with Albemarle, Kings Mountain Family YMCA, Mauney Memorial Library, Martin Electric, and The Davidson Association, is hosting a Community Table Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m., at the Deal Street Walking Track in Kings Mountain.

This meal is a community-wide effort, aiming

to bring all areas of Cleveland County together in unity for a shared meal and fellowship. Each meal occurs in a high-need community area the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day. This year, the meals will take place at six locations throughout Cleveland County. All are invited to come and enjoy this meal with your neighbors. This The community gathers for a Thanksgiving meal together. year’s locations are: Photo by Feeding Children Cleveland County • Jefferson Park in Feeding Kids of CleveShelby Shelby land County was started in • Piedmont Community • Hope Community 2016 out of the homes of Park in Lawndale Church in Shelby • Macedonia Missionary several families who wanted • Kings Mountain Baptist Church in Waco/ to make a difference in the YMCA in Kings Mountain See MEAL, Page 2A • Holly Oak Park in Cherryville

Repairs started on Bullock property

By Loretta Cozart Last week, fencing was placed around the Frances Bullock property at the corner of W. Mountain and Cherokee Street. The buildings were condemned for various code violations, but building permits have now been issued, and repairs are taking place.

According to Matt Blackwell with the City of Kings Mountain, “The fencing was placed to protect pedestrians as repairs are made to the building.”

During the July 25 City Council Meeting, council members were asked to adopt an ordinance to demolish or repair prop-

Buildings owned by the heirs of Frances Bullock are being repaired. Fencing has been placed to protect pedestrians. Photo by Greg Ledford erty owned by the heirs of Frances Bullock at 124 W.

Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. Because repairs

were not made, the building was condemned.

Troops being deployed to the Middle East Registration open for KM Christmas Parade NC House Speaker Tim Moore talks with Guardsmen at the U.S. – Mexico border. (Photo provided)

NC House Speaker visits the southern border On October 28, North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore visited the US-Mexico Border Region.

During that visit, Speaker Moore was briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding the ongoing crisis at our southern border and met with members of the North See SPEAKER, Page 5A

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The Army air defense units deploying to the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war come from Fort Bliss in Texas, Fort Liberty (formerly Ft. Bragg) in North Carolina, and Fort Sill in Oklahoma, the Pentagon said Tuesday, Oct. 24.

The units are bringing Patriot missile batteries and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, battery to the region after more than a dozen drone and rocket attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria over the past week that the Pentagon has blamed on Iranian proxies. NBC News reported Tuesday evening that two dozen American military personnel were wounded in the attacks, but

that could not be immediately confirmed by Military. com.

Although Pentagon officials didn’t name the deployed Army units, Fort Bliss is home to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Liberty hosts the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and Fort Sill is home to the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade.

The units are among the latest deployments to the Middle East following two aircraft carrier strike groups earlier this month; F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets this week -- adding to jets and A-10 Thunderbolt II planes already sent; and military advisers, including See TROOPS, Page 2A

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Jeffrey Mark Spivey KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Jeffrey Mark Spivey, 67, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his home. He was born in Guilford County, NC, son of the late Charles Jerome and Beulah Elizabeth Rhea Spivey.

Jeff began his career while serving 5 years as a Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Deputy and later worked in security at NCNB, currently known as Bank of America. After 5 years of service with the bank, Jeff founded Security Risk Management Inc

Patsy Ann Whiteside KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Patsy Ann Whiteside, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 24, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Julius and Nan Stamey and was preceded in death by five sisters. Patsy was

MEAL From Page 1A lives of students in need in our community. Its mission is to help kids and families in Cleveland County survive

TROOPS From Page 1A a Marine Corps general, versed in urban warfare to aid Israel as it wages war on Hamas.

Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the top Pentagon spokesman who briefed reporters Tuesday, would not say how many troops are deploying with the air defense units or give their specific destinations. He did say that a THAAD battery was coming from Fort Bliss and the Patriot battalions would come from Fort Liberty and Fort Bliss.

More than 2,000 U.S. troops were also put on ready-to-deploy orders by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as yet another show of support for Israel, which declared war against Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, after its sudden and brazen terrorist attack on Oct. 7 killed about 1,400 Israelis.

The deployment of the air defenses came as Pentagon officials disclosed new details about an uptick in drone and missile strikes on U.S. bases in the region since last week. On Monday, the Pentagon blamed the attacks on Iran and groups it supports in the region and said it expected the threat to grow as the bloody

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and retired after 38 years of dedicated service in the risk management field.

Always active, Jeff enjoyed playing basketball and was an avid sailor. He captained several sailboats and greatly enjoyed traveling the world on the high seas.

Jeff was very technically savvy and spent a lot of time on the computer.

He was always excited for the newest technology to be introduced.

He was whole heartily dedicated to his family and loved ones. Always placing others needs before his own. Jeff was a wonderful husband, loving father and brother, doting grandfather, and faithful friend.

His kindness, instruction, and love will forever be remembered by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Jean Jenkinson Spivey, of the home; children: Michael Spivey (Dawn), Indian Land, SC, Mark Spivey (Mayya), Cary, NC, Nichole Harding (Anthony), Kings Mountain, NC, and Brittany Tedeschi (Jared),

Fort Mill, SC; grandchildren: Abby and Jocelyn Spivey, Joseph Spivey, Ava, Bella, William, Charlotte, and Juliette Harding, London, Jared Jr., and Lucy Tedeschi; siblings: Jerry Spivey (Jane), Louisiana, Karen Dallas (Walt), Cary, NC, Greg Spivey (Helen), Oklahoma, Dana Spivey, Charlotte, NC, and Stowe Spivey, Cary, NC; dear friend and Pastor: Don Wright (Donna), Indian Trail, SC. A private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in honor of Jeff’s life to the Life Enrichment Center of Kings Mountain.

A place that took exceptional care of Jeff and loved him, at lifeenrichmentcenter.org or at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

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

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

a faithful Christian, raised in Temple Baptist Church.

After marrying, she became a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church where she continued her walk with Christ. Patsy and her motherin-law owned and operated Whiteside Florist in Bessemer City for some time before becoming a teachers assistant for more than 20 years. She was an avid animal lover and rescued countless animals with her daughter.

Patsy loved cats most of all and never hesitated to bring an animal in need into her home. She was a wonderful person who cared for others deeply. She never missed an opportunity to provide loving and dedicated care for those in need. Her faithfulness, caring spirit, and love will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her children: Mary Lena White-

side, Gastonia, NC, and Jerry Wayne Whiteside, Bessemer City; grandson: Harley Wayne Whiteside, Gastonia, NC; siblings: Walter Ramey, Kings Mountain, NC, and Mary Bates, Gastonia, NC. Memorial service was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Eddie Gray officiating.

Visitation was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the Parlor of Harris Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feline Urgent Rescue and Rehab (FURR) at PO Box 1430, Hampstead, NC 28443.

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and thrive.

This meal is a community effort aiming to bring the community together in unity for a shared meal and fellowship. A primary goal is to have as many Cleveland County businesses, churches, organizations, groups, and in-

dividuals as possible embrace this idea, not only to serve and provide but also to come together and enjoy a meal with one another.

For more information, contact Feeding Children Cleveland County at info@ feedingkidscc.org.

war in Israel and Gaza drags on.

Ryder said that between Oct. 17 and 24, “U.S. and coalition forces have been attacked at least ten separate times in Iraq and three separate times in Syria via a mix of one-way attack drones and rockets.”

The Pentagon had revealed some of these attacks last week as they occurred, but Ryder stressed that 13 attacks are “initial numbers.”

Defense officials have also stepped up the rhetoric around the attacks, telling reporters Monday that they “see a prospect for much more significant escalation against U.S. forces and personnel in the near term and, let’s be clear about it, the road leads back to Iran.”

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was even more direct. Defense officials said last week that the Marine Corps’ 26th Expeditionary Unit was heading “to the waters off of Israel” as a result of the crisis after it abruptly ended pre-scheduled training in Kuwait.

A Navy spokesperson told Military.com on Monday that the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, which transports the 26th MEU, was in the Gulf of Oman area conducting freedom of navigation opera-

tions.

The Marines now deployed to the area “bring with them the weapons of war, if needed,” Smith told a crowd Monday while speaking at a memorial for the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut.

“For those that are in the area, if that MEU has to go in, if you target them, someone else will raise your children,” Smith added.

Meanwhile, at sea, the destroyer USS Carney shot down drones and Houthilaunched cruise missiles on Thursday. The incident has been framed as a self-defense move by the Pentagon since last week when officials wouldn’t say whether the threat they posed was to the ship or Israel.

Ryder told reporters Tuesday that the land attack cruise missiles that the Carney shot down had a range that “was likely in excess of 2,000 kilometers,” making them quite capable of striking Israel.

Another addition to the Middle East besides the Army’s air defense missiles will be more F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. Ryder said that the unit arrived in the Middle East on Tuesday.

ARRESTS OCT. 13: Keltin Imari Asantile Littlejohn, 22, 606 W. Gold Street, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond.

OCT. 14: Brittan Quayshon Adams, 31, Gastonia, speeding, $1,000 secured bond, driving while license revoked, driving reckless to endanger. $1,000 secured bond.

OCT. 15: Rodney Lamont Littlejohn, 40, 1236 Phifer Road, order for arrest out of Duplin County, simple affray, $1,500 secured bond.

OCT. 16: Ceirra Ann Miller, 30, 410 Hill Street, child abuse, felony, $60,000 secured bond.

OCT. 16: Heather Baker, 26, 410 Hill Street, child abuse, felony, $30,000 secured bond.

OCT. 17: Damyon Samuel wilder, 23, 511 Baker Street, no driver’s licenserevoked, $I,000 secured bond.

OCT. 17: Mollinedo Garcia, 43, 717 Landing Street, warrant, simple assault, no bond, trial date Oct. 18.

OCT. 17: Daniel Lee Conner, 34, 407 Walnut Street, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond.

OCT. 19: Carol Ann Barker, 23, 410 Hill Street, child abuse, $60,000 secured bond.

OCT. 20: Lisa Joyce Land, 44, Bessemer City, failure to appear, possession Meth, $7,500 secured bond.

OCT. 21: David Raaheen Roberts, 43, 125 McGinnis Street, damage to property, DWI, no driver’s license, revoked, no bond, trial date Oct. 21.

OCT. 22: Antonio Montico Potlow, Shelby, warrant, assault on female; warrant, fugitive, no bond, trial date Oct. 23.

OCT. 22: Kenneth Dean Turner, Jr., 208 N. Sims Street, warrant, larceny motor vehicle, $10,000 cured bond, trial date Oct. 23.

OCT. 23: Ashley Corine Coutemanche, 34, 422 Fulton Street, shoplifting, no bond, Trial date Oct. 24.

INCIDENTS OCT. 12: A resident of Waco Road reported a vehicle break-in and theft of cash and tobacco products from a 2016 Kia Sorento.

0CT. 13: A resident of Chesterfield court reported theft of a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu valued at $5,000.

OCT.15: A resident of Charles Street reported damage to a wheel lock valued at $230.

OCT. 16: Food Lion, Shelby Road, reported larceny of $135 worth of merchandise.

OCT. 16: A resident of Fairdel Street reported fraud.

OCT. 17: A resident of Bessemer City reported over $100 worth of items removed from his vehicle parked at the Community Center.

OCT. 18: Dollar General, Oak Grove Road, reported theft of over $100 of merchandise.

OCT. 21: Tyson Transport reported theft of a $20,000 trailer and 5,000 pounds of paper valued at $1,500 from a parking area on Dixon School Road.

OCT. 21: A resident of Kings Oak Circle reported theft and damage to a video doorbell, two tires, and cleaning supplies.

OCT. 21: Walmart, Shelby Road, reported shoplifting of over $200 of skin and hair products, fingernail polish, and Febreze.

OCT. 23: Food Lion, East King Street, reported larceny of over $100 in merchandise.

WRECKS OCT. 20: Officer McKinney said a 2006 Hyundai operated by Ashley Courtemanche, 422 Fulton Street, was turning right at the stoplight on Cansler at Childers Street and struck a 2024 Honda operated by Rudolfo Fernandez, 712 N. Cansler Street. Property damage was estimated at $2,500. A passenger in the Honda was transported to the local hospital.

OCT. 21: Officer Dee cited David Raaheen Roberts, 125 McGinnis Street, operating a 2009 Ford, with hit and run and driving while license revoked after a one-vehicle accident on N. Cansler Street at Ridge Street. Dee said Roberts ran off the road and struck a mailbox and came to rest in the 400 block of Cansler Street. Property damage was estimated at $10,000.

OCT. 22: Officer Geissinger said William Brian Ryals, Prosperity, SC, operating a 2017 Freightliner, was making a delivery and made a wide turn into the parking lot at 725 York Road. He said his trailer sideswiped a 2000 Ford parked on the side and operated by Lewis Pickelsimer.

Bessemer City. Property damage was estimated at $1,500.

OCT. 23: Officer Hamrick said Leesa Chaney, 602 Woodside Drive, operating a 2009, was turning left from Kentucky Fried Chicken on Deal Street and hit a 2011 Toyota operated by Jean Randall, 1109 W. Gold Street Ext. Property damage was estimated at $4,000.

OCT. 24: Officer Butler said Linda Hull Thomasson, Katherine Avenue, was backing her 2018 Chevrolet from a parking space and hit a parked unoccupied

2020 Ford owned by Walter Crocker, 534 Crocker Road.

The accident happened in the Truist Bank parking lot, 410 E. King Street. Property damage was estimated at $3,500.

OCT. 24: Officer Herndon said Haley King Allen, 146 Quail Hollow Drive, parked at Ingles, Shelby, and opened her door to exit the vehicle and it was struck by a 2010 Toyota pulling into a parking space and operated

by Maria Del Refujio Ibarramunoz, Shelby. Property damage was estimated at $3,200.

OCT. 25: Officer McKinney said Sabel Franklin, Bessemer City, operating a 2023 Jeep, failed to stop for a red light and struck a 2017 Toyota operated by Janet Bridges Anthony, Deerfield Drive, in the Cansler Street intersection. Property damage was estimated at $13,000.

CITATIONS OCT. 13: Brittany Cavender, 36, Gaffney, SC, fictitious tag.

OCT. 13: Latrenda Sharell Moncree, 34, 422 St. Luke’s Church Road, speeding.

OCT. 13: Kyle Lee Raby, 36, Lincolnton, expired tag.

OCT. 14: Marie Youngblood, 35, Shelby, expired tag, no inspection.

OCT. 14: Martin Hernandez Solis, 27, 2037 Stoney Point Road, no operator’s license, no vehicle registration.

OCT.14: James William Caldwell Jr., 37, Stanley, no vehicle registration.

OCT. 14: Deanca Fair, 36, Gastonia, expired tag, no inspection.

OCT. 14: Austin Eugene Parker, 20, 901 2nd Street, expired tag, no inspection.

OCT. 15: Rodriques Martinez Moises, 18, Oak Grove Road, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Katrell Smith, 30, Charlotte, driving while license revoked.

OCT. 15: Mazike Cooks, 28, Gastonia, driving while license revoked.

OCT. 15: James Ivan Patterson, 62, Cambridge Oaks Apts., expired tag.

OCT. 15: Noah Weldon Curry, 21, Parker Street, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Cynthia Lopez, 42, 211 Linwood Road, no operator’s license.

OCT. 15: Morgan Stallings, 47, Waco Road, expired tag.

OCT. 15: Juanita Annette Lewis, 52, Bethlehem Road, expired tag, no inspection.

OCT. 15: Daniel Martin Dover, Shelby, driving while license revoked, fictitious tag.

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contact the Vice/Narcotics Division at 704-4844987.

From Page 1A Trafficking Heroin. She was given a $250,000 Secured Bond.

Both were arrested and taken to the Cleveland County Detention Center.

“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a high priority,” Sheriff Alan Norman said. “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users must steal to fund their habit. The violence associated with drug dealing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers who possess guns during drug transactions will be a very high priority.”

“The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously,” Norman said. He requests

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Scenes from City of KM’s Wonderful Adventure to Oz

The crowd gathered in costume last Saturday for a fun afternoon downtown in Patriots Park as the City turned the park into the merry ole Land of Oz. (Photos by Damien O’Brien)

This mother and daughter are having a great These Lamas drew the children to the petting time in Patriots Park. zoo.

Batman arrived to join the fun.

Cowardly Lion says, “Put ‘em up! Put ‘em up!”

Scarecrow keeps an eye on things in Oz.

Dorothy Gale welcomes everyone to the This young man came dressed to impress!

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TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION Pieces of Kings Mountain History Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

–Winston Churchill

What does the city of Kings Mountain have to do with the Roosevelt LORETTA Hotel in COZART New York City? Surprisingly, the Roosevelt Hotel opened in New York City, and the Margrace Mill had a special connection to that opening.

Ninety-nine years ago, on September 22, 1924, an air of excitement could be felt by all the citizens of New York City, as the grandest hotel in the nation, the new Roosevelt Hotel, on Madison Avenue and 45th Street, officially opened to the public.

Famous interior decorator Eloise De Wolfe furnished each hotel room with specially designed Novelite cotton bedspreads woven at the Margrace Mill right here in Kings Mountain. Over fifty patterns and colors were designed, woven, and shipped to New York City for the grand opening.

The hotel was named for former President Theodore Roosevelt and boasted several features unheard of in any other hotel in the United States.

It was the first hotel in the world that was completely air-conditioned. The Roosevelt also had a private passage to the Grand Central Terminal subway in its lobby.

The hotel had 1,000 rooms with nine restaurants; especially noteworthy was the elegant rooftop grill that featured Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians first performed on October 3, 1929, and continued

Margrace’s Novelite bedspread ad uses the notoriety of the Roosevelt Hotel in its advertising. Photo by Hayne Neisler to perform there for over thirty years.

It was at the Grill that Lombardo first broadcast what would become a famous New Year’s Eve tradition – the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” And from his election headquarters at the Roosevelt Hotel in 1948, Governor Thomas Dewey erroneously announced that he had defeated Harry Truman. The Chicago Tribune was so sure of the victory that it printed this false statement in the following morning paper’s headline.

The Roosevelt also had a custom saltwater swimming pool, over twenty shops including men’s shoes and clothes, barber shops and women’s

hair salons, a bookshop, and a Cartier jewelry store.

The Roosevelt was a famous landmark in New York City until closing in 2020. Notable residents of the hotel were Babe Ruth, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Al Jolson, and General John Pershing. In 1948, Presidential candidate Governor Thomas E. Dewey used the Roosevelt Hotel as his official campaign headquarters.

Even if you never had a chance to personally visit the hotel, odds are you have probably seen it. The hotel has appeared in the films “Maid in Manhattan,” “Wall Street,” “Men in Black 3,” and the TV series “Mad Men.”

Looking Back

THE ALLEN BROTHERS: This 1903 photo shows the surviving six sons of Elbert Allen and Nancy Amanda Weaver. There were nine sons, according to Howard Allen. “My grandfather’s father, Abner Allen, was not in this picture. Another died at Chancersville. Two were imprisoned by the North. Two left this area and started businesses in Georgia. One went to Alabama then Texas.

I’ve always thought this was a great story. Allen Memorial Church is connected to this group as are the former Sheriff Haywood Allen and his brothers. The family lived in KMs Patterson Grove community.” Front Row, pictured L-R, David Jackson Allen, William Summie Allen, and Larkin Allen. Back row pictured L-R: Pinkney Shuford Allen, Eli Frank “Shat” Allen, and James “Jim” Crowder Allen. (Photo provided by Howard Allen)

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Be grateful if you aren’t in the story…

I’m burned out watching the news.

I don’t enjoy feeling like I Glenn Mollette want to Guest Editorial throw up.

There has to be more to life than taking in the world headlines every morning and every evening.

However, I have to pause and give thanks because I’m not part of the news story.

I don’t want to be because news is typically bad.

When you turn on the morning or evening news the first few minutes is filled with all the bad news in the world and your area. Innocent people in Israel being ripped apart by hate-filled religious terrorists. Innocent civilians in Gaza are dying every day. Another mentally ill gunman kills innocent people in Maine. A Category 5 hurricane wipes out

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Acapulco. Congress finally agrees on a Speaker of the House. Surely, we are glad if we are not part of the news story. Being in the news typically means something bad is going on. You don’t want to be in an active shooter situation or being attacked by terrorists.

A friend of mine has said, “I don’t watch the news, it’s too depressing.” Depressing is probably a reasonable word. Yet, be glad that you weren’t in the news because that would be more depressing.

If you are like me, you are probably ready for a break from all the bad news.

You can turn off your television and your computer and move throughout your day.

Just hope that along the way that nothing bad happens around you. There are crazy people almost everywhere, it seems. Drugs are flowing in this country. Drug-related deaths are rampant. Violent drivers are on our highways.

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somewhere every day in this country. The mentally ill have access to semi-automatic rifles. Hate-filled people live throughout our country. Those who are desperate and hurting are everywhere. Hate-filled religious terrorists are not just isolated people living in the Middle East. Some of them probably live not far from you.

You can be minding your own business and living the good American citizen’s life and still have something bad happen to you. At every level there is a new devil.

It just takes a crazy person to make news happen and unfortunately you can be in the right place at the wrong time to become part of the news story.

So, while many of us are tired of the bad news, let’s try to be grateful for every day that we somehow, by the grace of God, miss being a part of the news.

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Patrick Senior Center November events The Patrick Center is a SHIIP site and can help with Medicare questions and check to see if you qualify for Extra Help with your drug costs. We can also assist with transportation, loan equipment, incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and other services.

Please call the center at 704-734-0447 for more information or to sign up for programs. Programs are open to people ages 55 and up unless otherwise noted.

November 2023 Special Events: Caregiver Appreciation Event: Monday, November 6, 12-2 p.m. Fulltime/primary caregivers are invited for lunch and special pampering. Call the center to RSVP. Visual Impairment – Another Perspective by Dale Lieser: Tuesday, November 7, 9-10 a.m.

Women’s Health Series: Monday, November 7, 12-1 p.m.

Join us to learn about health

topics for older women.

We Honor Veterans Breakfast: Thursday, November 9, 9-11 a.m. All veterans are invited to attend. Seating is limited. You must RSVP by calling the center.

Holiday Gift Shop Sale: Tuesday, November 14 – Monday, November 20, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Come shopping for your holiday gifts at a discounted price!

Red Cross Blood Drive: Tuesday, November 28, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call Karen at the center to make an appointment.

Memory Bear Workshop: Wednesday, November 29, 9

a.m.-12 p.m. Sign up to make a stuffed bear or pillow with an article of clothing from a loved one. Call for more info and to RSVP. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment begins October 15 and goes through December 7. If you want to review your Medicare Drug Plan or Advantage Plan, please call or come by the center beginning October 2 to complete the required form and make an appointment.

Ongoing Activities at the Patrick Center Ceramics: Mondays, 9:3011:30 a.m.

Facebook Chat: Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. (Online via Facebook) (No chat on Nov. 13).

Technology by Trey: 2nd Mondays, 10-11 a.m. No class in November.

Seniors in Motion: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Suggested donation of $1 per class for non-YMCA members.

Quilting: Mondays, 12:30-

3 p.m.

Beginner Quilting: Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m.

Intermediate Line Dance (Dance Floor Rockers): Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

Intermediate Line Dance (Southern Class): Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Beginner Line Dancing: Mondays, 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Clogging: Mondays, 3:304:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 12:301:30 p.m.

Knitting: Tuesdays, 8:3010:30 a.m.

Veterans Meeting: 1st Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Bible History: Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Monthly Birthday Celebration: 4th Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

REFIT Dance Exercise: Tuesdays, 11a.m-12 p.m.

Basic Sewing Class: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Volunteer Meeting: 3 rd Tuesdays, 12:15-1 p.m.

Chair Volleyball: Tues-

days, 1-3 p.m. and Fridays, 12-2 p.m.

Canasta: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Tai Chi for Arthritis: Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Jewelry Class: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Chair Yoga: Wednesdays, 11:45-12:45 p.m. ($3 Fee).

Dutch Lunch Bunch: 2nd Wednesdays. November 8 – Dino’s Italian Pizzeria in Bessemer City. Please sign up at the Front Desk and pay $2 bus fee.

Blood Pressure Check: 1st Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Dulcimer Class: 4 th Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Food Giveaway: 3 rd Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.

Please call to sign up each month.

Online Book Club: 4th Wednesdays, 4 p.m. via Zoom.

Please call Mauney Memorial Library to join.

Healthy Lifestyles Class: Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m.

Gentle Exercise: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Bingo: Thursdays, 10:3011:15 a.m.

Bridge: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

Coffee & Conversation: Fridays, 8:30-10 a.m.

Dulcimer Jam: Fridays, 9-10 a.m.

Chorus: Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

Friday Lunch: Fridays, 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Call to sign up

by Thursday at Noon. Cost is $4.

WII Bowling League: Fridays, 12-1 p.m.

Ping Pong/Corn Hole: Fridays, 12-2 p.m.

Shred Truck: The Truck will be here November 8 to shred onsite, but you can bring your items to be shredded at any time the center is open and put them in the locked bins in the lobby.

ZETA MU OMEGA’S 2023 Petite Pearls and Debutantes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Zeta Mu Omega Chapter in Gastonia in partnership with Twenty Pearls, Incorporated Foundation will introduce five young girls and twenty-two young ladies from area high schools into society on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

This event is Zeta Mu Omega’s 66th Annual Debutante/Petite Pearl Ball. It will be held at Stuart Cramer High School. The Petite Pearls will be presented at

3:00 P.M. and the Debutantes at 6:00 p.m.

The Petite Pearls are selected because of their good citizenship qualities and the Debutantes are selected because of their academic/ scholastic achievements, personality, and moral characteristics.

They have participated in a Service Project where they made “encouragement cards” for the residents at Rosewood Assisted Living Facility, Mental Health Symposium,

Fashion Show, Paperwork Workshop, Father/Daughter Dance, Paint and Sip Party, Honey Hunters Baseball Game, and a visit to the Illusions Museum in Charlotte.

The culminating activity at Stuart Cramer High School will be the crowning of the Miss Petite Pearl Princess (Petite Pearls) and the Queen of the Ball (Debutantes).

Introducing the 2023 Petite Pearls: Little Miss Bryson Anna-Marie Allison is the

daughter of Mr. Fredrick Allison. She attends Catawba Heights Elementary School.

Little Miss Zula Olukemi Baker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Baker. She attends North Academy of World Language School (Charlotte).

Little Miss Skylar Giselle Gash is the daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Chris Gash.

She attends Gaston Christian School (Shelby Campus).

Little Miss Nakeivia Monae’ Glenn is the daughter

of Ms. Nakeisha Glenn. She attends Piedmont Community Charter School.

Little Miss Aleah Amore Littlejohn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arrington Littlejohn. She attends Kinard Elementary School.

Introducing the 2023 Debutantes: Saniyah Brianne Alexander-Reid is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Reid.

She attends Bessemer City High School.

Shakeama Ni’Trice Bern-

abela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shakeam Bernabela. She attends Highland School of Technology.

Sha’Hirah Kimor Blessing Black is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Black.

She attends Highland School of Technology.

Andreya Chanel Byers is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andra Byers. She attends Kings Mountain High School.

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ern border. I was humbled to visit in person to be briefed by Texas DPS and to witness firsthand the challenges that they are dealing with at the border.”

He continued, “There is an urgent need for policy change at the state and federal level, including a

requirement that sheriffs fully cooperate with ICE officials and a greater effort to crack down on sanctuary cities. It’s time for Washington to wake up and finally crack down on illegal immigration and border crossings that have reached crisis levels under the Biden administration.”

PAVING

first time. The goal is to eventually pave all the roads in the city, so future annual projects will focus on surface work.

Citizens with questions are urged by Blanton to “Reach out to our public works department.

Our admin assistant, Bonita, will answer your questions as much as she can, and the ones she can’t, she’ll forward to me.

I’ll be more than happy to discuss it with you and possibly even meet you on-site if need be.” The phone number for Public Works is 703-734-0735.

When citizens notice crews cleaning gutters and streets in their area, the work isn’t far behind. Door hangers will be left to notify residents when to expect the work to begin.

The city manager urges residents to be patient with crews and work with them to finish the job as quickly as possible. When Palenick asked Blanton for any further information to share with residents, he answered, “Patience, we just ask for patience.”

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The following road will be paved and resurfaced in the Fall of 2023: • Catherine St from cross street Stowe Acres to cross street Second

• May Street from cross street Grace to cross street Church • Stowe Acres from cross street Fairview to cross street second • North Cansler Street from cross street Walker to the City Limits • Myers Street from cross street Baker to Dead End • Dilling Street from cross street King to cross street Phenix • Grace Street from cross street Linwood Road to Dead End • Fourth Street from cross street Linwood Road to Dead End • Peaceful Valley from cross street Second to the City Limits • Plaza Drive from cross street Garrison to the Parking Area • Phenix Street from cross street Linwood Rd to cross street Mill • Linwood Road from cross street Second to Cleveland Ave • Henry Street from cross street Katherine Ave to Dead End • Linwood Road from cross street NC 216 to cross street Second • Church Street from cross street Cleveland Ave to cross street Lynn • Boyce Avenue from cross street Linwood Rd to cross street Groves • Monroe Avenue from cross street Woodside Ave to cross street Henry • Hendricks Street from cross street Hendricks to cross street Ridge • Virginia Avenue from cross street Virginia Ave to Dead End • Jackson Street from cross street Church to cross street Boyce • Northwoods Drive from cross street Grove to cross street Alpine • Mobile Home Drive from cross street Pennington Pl to the City Limits • Groves Street from cross street Alpine Dr to Dead End • Groves Street from cross street Cleveland Ave to Dead End • Alpine Drive from cross street Northwoods Dr to Northwoods Dr • Kiser Street from cross street E Gold St to cross street Cline • Carolina State Lane from cross street Spruce to cross street Gold • Slater Street from cross street York Rd to cross street Oriental Ave • Carpet Lane from cross street N Sims to Dead End • Davidson Street from cross street King St to Dead End

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From Page 1A preparing their crews. You’ll see some street work start, gutter cleanup, and some Milling equipment coming in preparing for the asphalt projects coming in up into this corner of the city.”

Palenick asked Blanton what citizens can expect during the project, and he shared, “From the citizen’s side of it, we would love to see you make sure your gutter side’s clean, the end of your driveways clean, your cars are not parked in our way, and to prepare for a day, to a day-anda-half that the contractor will be in and out of your street.”

It is possible residents could be blocked from their driveways for a few hours as the asphalt is put down and rolled on the street.

He continued, “We ask that you try to keep as much traffic off the immediate area that they’re working at that time, but within a day or so, they’ll clear your area.”

Palenick explained that this budget year’s project will impact 15% of all the surfaced lane miles within the city, and fixing the worst roads is critical. In addition, some currently unpaved city roads will be paved for the

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Thankful To Give there is someone “But whonear you that ever has this is struggling to worlds goods survive, and you and sees his have the power brother in to help their sitneed and uation. Most of shuts up his us have more heart from than enough. him how does the love of For example, Dr. John L. Houze God abide in clothes we’ve him?” 1 John People’s Baptist Church never worn, 3:17-18 cans goods in As we began this sea- the cupboard that’s been son of Thanksgiving there for a while and and celebration, often most of us don’t know we talk about how bad what’s at the bottom of things are, but what are our freezer. The global we doing to make them median annual income is better? Believe it or not $2,100.00. That should

put in perspective how blessed we really are.

My hope is this article will remind us to be more thankful and willing to give to those less fortunate by way of the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry at the Kings Mountain YMCA. They have experienced a 300% increase in requests for services over the summer. Our hat is off to the staff for the job they’ve done as good stewards of the resources they have. They’ve seen significant increases in requests for assistance

with utilities, groceries, and rent. Many of those seeking assistance are employed but just don’t have the income to meet their basic needs, especially when the rent goes from $600.00 to $1,200.00 a month.

Often, we as believers get caught up in divisive politics like capitalism or socialism, but as a believer I look at the example and words of Jesus. He fed five thousand who were hungry, opened blinded eyes, and healed the sick because it was in His power to make their life better.

November is the month of Thanksgiving, and we have much to be thankful for, so may we have a giving heart to

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make someone’s life a little better.

Jesus said, “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying Lord when did we see you hunger and feed you or thirsty and give you drink” (Matt.25:37)….“And the King will answer and say assuredly, in as much as you did it to one of the least of these you did it to me” (Matt.25:40). May we all remember it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Be Blessed!

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256 Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007 Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716 The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

505 N. Piedmont Ave. • Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

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New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414 Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833 Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Proclaiming the Word Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070 Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580 Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd. Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466 Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216 Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

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Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152 Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697 Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

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Notice: In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week.

If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next week.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7

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Bendatra Wilson McDowell Cobb named Club named Woman of the Year Woman with Heart

The GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club has named Bendatra Wilson McDowell as their Woman of the Year.

Bendatra is a dedicated person, full of ideas that inspire and encourage those around her. She is a Cleveland County native, raised in Waco, and a graduate of Burns High School.

Bendatra is married to Danny McDowell and has three adult children. Her passion for education led her to spend 30-plus years in the profession. During her career, she held many positions in education. And, at her retirement in 2020, she was an EC Com for Cleveland County

BENDATRA WILSON MCDOWEL Schools.

With her tenacity and leadership ability, she has continued to be active in her

church and the community.

Currently, she is a member of: KMWC, where she serves as vice president; NC DKG, Delta Tau Chapter, serving as treasurer; Cleveland County Arts Council – educational committee; and the Faith C. Webber Scholarship committee.

A person with a servant perspective and a willing spirit, she has volunteered many hours in the community where it is needed. Kings Mountain Woman’s Club is dear to her because its purpose is to promote the civic, cultural, educational, and social betterment of Kings Mountain through volunteer service.

November Library news

By Mari Slaughter Mauney Memorial Library has the following events scheduled for September. The library is at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org.

The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, Thursday through Saturday, November 23 – Saturday, November 25.

Holiday Aprons with Linda Carpenter (Adult) (Registration Required) Wednesday, November 1st, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Library Community Room.

Learn to sew a holiday apron with Linda Carpenter. All supplies will be provided.

Library Storytime in Person (preschoolers) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m., Library Community Room . Come to the library to enjoy a story, music, and a take-home craft with Miss. Anne.

Learn Grow Play (preschoolers) Fridays 10:00-11:30 a.m., Library Community Room. Play in centers, then enjoy a story, music, and a take-home craft with Miss.

Anne.

Election Tuesday, November 7th 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. , Library Community Roo,. See your voter’s registration for your location.

Ikebana Demonstration (Adult) (Registration Required) Wednesday, November 8th 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Library Community Room.

Please join Mauney Memorial Library to welcome Emiko Suzuki for an Ikebana demonstration, and to learn more about its rich history!

Emiko Suzuki is a Senior Professor 2nd Grade of Ikenobo School of Ikenobo

Ikebana and has Bonten certificate of Omote-Senke, the tea ceremony school both headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. She taught ikebana and the tea ceremony to students of all ages in Japan before she came to Western North Carolina in August 2007. She began studying the tea ceremony and Ikenobo ikebana in 1986 Japan. Emiko graduated from Western North Carolina University with a Masters of Art Teacher in May 2011 and with Master of Fine Art in December 2014.

She always tries to bring the Japanese cultural spirit to local organizations through ikebana, tea ceremony and other aspects of Japanese culture. She continues to teach Ikenobo ikebana lessons and tea ceremony.

Emiko is a president of Blue Ridge Chapter of Ikenobo Ikebana Society since 2018.

Closed in Observance of Veterans Day Saturday, November 11th – Monday, November 13th Afternoon Adventure – Field Trip (ages 6-12) Monday, November 15th 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join Mauney Memorial Library at the Gaston County Museum for a tour.

Lego Club (ages 6-12) Third Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Library Community Room.

Free build and participate in group projects; snacks provided.

3D Printed Cookie Cutters (Adult) (Registration Required)

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Friday, November 17th 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Library Community Room. Learn to design your own unique cookie cutter and have it printed in 3D! Nature Walk with a Ranger (Family) (Please register only once per family) Saturday, November 18th 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Take a hike around Crowders Mountain’s Shorts Lake with a Ranger! Learn to identify some of the plants and animals found along the trail and enjoy a morning in the fresh fall air.

This program will meet at Shorts Lake, at Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain (Sparrow Springs access). Turn left at the 4-way stop upon entering the park, which is the lake parking lot.

Book Club: “Demon Copperhead”

by Barbara Kingsolver Join the Mauney Library book club and meet with people every month to discuss popular books.

This month’s book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.

Contact info@mauneylibrary.org to join!

Diamond Painting for Adults (Registration Required) (Family) Tuesday, November 21st 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Library Community Room Join us for coffee while diamond painting! Diamond painting is similar to paint-by-number, but using small sequins to complete the image. New to diamond painting and don’t know how to start? Request a beginner kit and join the fun right away! (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) We invite experienced diamond painters to bring your works in progress and share your tips and tricks!

Zoom’N On-Line Book Group (Adults) (Registration Required) Read. Relish. Recap.

Read a book of your choice and share it with the group.

Fourth Wednesday of every month, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Paper “Take Out” Gift Boxes (Adult) Wednesday, November 29th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Make your own “take-out” gift box to wrap up that special gift - to go! All materials provided.

Technology Assistance Make an appointment at 704-739-2371.

By Anne Gamble Denise Cobb is a passionate person full of energy that is contagious to all those around her. She is a Kings Mountain native, working and raising a family in our hometown. Denise is happily married to her husband, Pete. She has three children and seven grandchildren, not to mention three dogs. She is employed by a senior living facility and has worked in the industry for over 30 years. Denise’s passion to serve comes from her relationship with Christ Jesus.

She is an active member of Pleasant City Church.

She thoroughly enjoys serving as a member of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, helping to organize, lead, and invite other women to join her in serving our community. You’ll need to move quickly to keep up with Denise, as she is the one behind the scenes scurrying around to make things happen. Denise sees it as an honor to participate in fundraising and bring awareness

Denise Cobb pictured with her husband Pete.

Photo provided to the needs of our community. Denise’s efforts do not go unseen.

Congratulations to Denise Cobb, the GFWC NC

Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, Club Woman with Heart award winner. Denise, thank you for your willingness and dedication!

2023 Distinguished Women’s Banquet The Cleveland County Commission for Women is hosting the 2023 Distinguished Women’s Banquet on November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the LeGrand Center. Sandi Dee will be recognized as a 2022 Distinguished Woman.

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes’’ by American Legion Auxiliary.)

CORN SALAD Vae Everhart 2 cans shoe peg corn, drained 2 celery stalks, chopped ½ green pepper, chopped 2 oz. pimento, chopped ½ cup vinegar ¼ cup corn oil ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Mix vinegar, corn oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve. Keeps indefinitely in refrigerator.

DEBUTANTES From Page 1A Alana Tanai Moss-Caldwell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeCarlos Caldwell. She attends Kings Mountain High School.

Tamaya Asia Clay is the daughter of Ms. Angel Middleton. She attends Hunter Huss High School.

Ailliana Camille Crawford is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ailliom Crawford. She attends Stuart Cramer High School.

Karsyn Alaya Feemster-Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dejuan Jones. She attends Stuart Cramer High School.

Malasia Elyse Friday-Scales is the daughter of Mr. Marquis Scales and Ms. Marsha Oates. She attends Hunter Huss High School.

Mia Sade Lauren Hibbert is the daughter of Ms. Heather Hibbert. She attends Gaston Early Col-

This is the thirtieth Distinguished Women’s Banquet. Over 100 women have been honored with this prestigious award since its inception in 1992.

The three honorees are: • Tiffany W. Crank • Kendalyn Lutz-Craver

• Tiffany W. Crank • Brianna Meagan Delany Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the Cleveland County Arts Council in Shelby. The final day for ticket sales will be Monday, Oct 30th. No tickets will be sold at the door.

CRUSTY BEEF CASSEROLE Barbara Barnhill 1 lb. ground beef 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp. chili powder 16 oz. can pinto beans, undrained ½ cup chopped onion 16 oz. tomato sauce 4 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded 16 oz. pkg. cornbread mix Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in tomato sauce and chili powder. Spoon meat mixture into a lightly greased 12x8x2 baking dish. Top with cheese, spoon beans over cheese. Prepare cornmeal mix according to package directions; pour over beans. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown.

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Myla Kalis Hoover is the daughter of Mr. Brian Hoover and Ms. Millette Mills. She attends Hunter Huss High School.

Kelston Daterian Hughes is the daughter of Mr. Donterious Hughes, Sr. and Ms. Angelica Roseboro. She attends Hunter Huss High School.

Chloe Cecelia Jenifer is the daughter of Mr. James Jenifer and Ms. Canisha Bryant. She attends Clover High School.

Kemani Carlise Judasia Moore is the daughter of Ms. Greshiona McKnight. She attends Julius L. Chambers High School.

Rubyyonna Elizabeth Peprah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dye. She attends Piedmont Charter High School.

Alexia Janae Ratliff is the daughter of Ms. Kendala Rendleman. She attends Highland School of Technology.

Mya Breanna Rivers is the daughter of Mr. Monzo Little and Ms. Ashley Rivers. She attends Highland School of Technology.

Kae’lyn Alexandria Roberts is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Roberts. She attends Gaston Early College.

Rhema Tonaye Smith is the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. A.C. Smith. She attends Gaston Early College.

Jalen Lavon Starr is the daughter of Mr. Justin Starr and granddaughter of Ms. Sherry Guyton. She attends Gaston Early College.

Kynadi Amari Renee’ Stover is the daughter of Ms. Anicia Caroline Stover. She attends Gaston Early College.

Gabrielle Alyssa Taylor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Taylor. She attends Forestview High School.

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Hayrides were a hit throughout the evening.

This little one is glad to have an adult nearby while petting the goat.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

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Smoky Mountain here Friday to open playoffs

London Brown is strong along the net for Kings Mountain in last week’s volleyball playoff win at Parker Gym.

Lady Mountaineers’ volleyball wins three more, win last night would put them in state title game Kings Mountain High’s volleyball team was scheduled to face AC Reynolds last night for the Western NC Regional Championship and a berth in the state 3A championship game on November 4.

The Lady Mountaineers ran their overall record to 30-1 last week with 3-0 victories over West Rowan, North Henderson and Lake Norman Charter.

They swept West Rowan 25-11, 25-16, 25-19 last Tuesday, Lake Norman Charter 25-11, 25-8, 25-7 on Thursday and North Henderson 25-22, 25-17, 25-19 on Saturday.

All three wins were team efforts with all the Lady Mountaineers playing very well.

In Tuesday’s match with West Rowan, Camden Pasour dished out 37 assists to go with three kills, eight digs, a serve reception, a block and two service points. Myracle Davis had 14 kills, three digs and two blocks and

Meile Songaila had 16 kills, eight digs, 10 serve receptions and 12 service points.

Mary Grace Hogue added seven kills, four digs, a serve reception and a service point and Alexa Jones had 17 digs, 12 serve receptions, five assists, a kill and 14 service points.

Against Lake Norman Charter, Davis had 10 kills and five blocks; Songaila 16 kills, two blocks, eight serve receptions, seven digs and 11 service points; Pasour 35 assists, 11 digs, two kills and 11 service points, Jones 11 serve receptions, 13 digs, four blocks, five kills, an assist and 13 service points and Jessie Ozmore three serve receptions, 12 digs and 12 service points.

Against North Henderson, Davis had 11 kills, Songaila seven kills, seven digs and nine serve receptions, Pasour five digs and 24 assists, and Jones 11 serve receptions.

Alexa Jones serves for the Lady Mountaineers in last week’s playoff victory at Parker Gym.

Kings Mountain will host Smoky Mountain in the first round of the state 3A playoffs Friday at 7:30 p.m. at John Gamble Stadium.

Strait Herron’s first Mountaineer eleven will face a good mountain team which is much better than its record shows. The Mustangs were 3-3 in the Mountain 7 Conference and 4-6 overall.

They clinched their playoff berth last week with a 57-30 victory over East Henderson.

“We’ve watched them on video,” Herron said. “You trade three films but one of theirs, they were so far away it’s just not going to help us.

“They are big and strong and well-coached,” he said.

“This is going to be a big challenge. We have speed and they have strength.

“We need to do some things on defense and have to figure things out on offense.

Coach Bolton studies them more than I do and he feels like he’s good.

“It will be interesting to see how we come out. It’s hard to gauge where we are right now. We have to fix us first. Hopefully the guys will be able to come out and compete. I hope our guys are ready to play. We’ve got a good opportunity but we have to play. We made a lot of mistakes last week. We’ve got to get going again. We have to play well.”

Most of the mountain teams the Mountaineers have played in the past like to keep the ball on the ground and run the clock.

Smoky Mountain has a balanced running attack, led

by Isaiah McNeely, a 175pound senior who has 761 yards rushing, and quarterback Jarek Jones who has 441 yards rushing to go with 550 yards passing.

Ava Tipton serves for KMHS in last week’s playoff game at Parker Gym. See more photos on page 3B.

Crest beats Mountaineers for Big South championship

KM’s Eli Lipscomb has his eyes on Crest’s AJ Adams in Friday’s game at Gamble Stadium.

KM’s Teddy Jeffries tests the Crest defense in Friday’s Big South season finale at Gamble Stadium.

Crest scored on its first three possessions to grab an early 19-0 lead and rolled to a 39-14 victory over Kings Mountain to win the Big South 3A Conference Friday night at KM’s John Gamble Stadium.

Kings Mountain rebounded later in the game to come within 19-14 in the third quarter but AJ Adams, who had scored the visitors’ first TD on a two-yard run, returned KM’s kickoff 55 yards for a touchdown with less than four minutes left in the third period for a 26-14 margin that was too much for the Mountaineers to overcome.

The win left the Chargers with an undefeated 10-0 record and the league title while KM finished the regular season in second place with a 9-1 mark.

“It was a tough game,” said Mountaineer head coach Strait Herron. “They were better that we thought they were.

“They’ve got some athletes and were better up front what we could tell on film,” he added. “They have a good team and played extremely hard.”

The Chargers broke out front 7-0 by driving the opening kickoff 71 yards in

six plays. A KM face mask penalty got them going but the big blow came when the Chargers’ Aiden Carson went around end for a 68-yard gain to the KM one yard line. Two plays later AJ Adams took it in for the score and Carson Grier booted the point after.

Kings Mountain answered with a good drive behind the running from Josiah Hill and Robert Kendrick and a 21-yard reception

by Hill and an eight-yard catch by Rodney Unnasch.

Facing third and five from the Crest 40, the Mountaineers went to the air and the Chargers’ D’Various Surratt intercepted it and sped 70 yards to the end zone to put the visitors up 13-0.

A pass interception by Surratt and a return to the KM 21 set up a 12-yard reception by Javarius Green and a 19-0 Crest lead.

A pass interception in the end zone by KM’s Robert Kendrick put the Mountaineers in business at their own 33 with just 1:32 left in the half. A 9-yard reception by Jayden Gash and a 21-yard reception by Xzorion Lenair which was followed by a 15-yard Crest penalty for roughing the QB gave the Mountaineers a first down

at the Chargers’ 11. Facing fourth and goal at the nine, Teddy Jeffries caught a short pass and zig-zagged through the Charger defense for a nine-yard touchdown. Matt Rhom’s PAT made it 19-7.

KM took possession at its own 23 following an early third quarter Crest punt and used the running of Jeffries and Kendrick, plus a personal foul penalty against the Chargers, for a first and goal at the Crest 10. Hill covered the distance in two carries and Rhom added the PAT to get the Mountaineers to within 19-14.

With the huge KM crowd thinking comeback, Adams returned the ensuing kickoff 55 yards for a touchdown and a 26-14 Crest lead that would prove too much to overcome.

Huskey capped a 74-yard drive with a two-yard run to put the Chargers up 32-14 on the fourth play of the fourth quarter and the visitors added their final TD with 2:57 left on an eight yard run

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Kings Mountain’s Josiah Hill looks for running room in last week’s game with Crest.

Crest’s AJ Adams was a difference maker in the Chargers’ 39-14 victory over Kings Mountain in Friday’s Big South Conference championship game at Gamble Stadium. were in good shape and then had another penalty and had it returned for a touchdown.

“You have to give Crest credit,” he said, “but we didn’t play the way we’ve been playing.”

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Kings Mountain High’s cross country teams made a good showing in last week’s 3A West Regional. The men qualified for the state championship meet with a sixth place finish and Isaiah Watts was 10th overall.

KM men’s XC team 6th in Regional, Watts 10th with personal best time Kings Mountain High’s men’s cross country team finished sixth in last week’s 3A West Regional at Freedom High in Morganton and for the first time in history qualified for the NCHSAA 3A state championship.

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petitive teams participated in the Regional.

The Mountaineers were led by Isaiah Watts who finished 10th overall with a personal best time of 16:47.

Other top finishers for the Mountaineers were Max Thompson 32nd in

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The Lady Mountaineers finished 16th overall and concluded their season.

However, they also had five out of seven season bests.

Sarah Eagle led the way with a 58th place finish in a personal best time of 22:45.

Other top KM ladies

were: Brooke Waseman, 69th in 23:06.90.

Tippy Johsonbaugh, 107th with a season best 25:55.40.

Kallie Hope 108th in 25:56.20.

Parker Wilson, 109th

with a season best 25:59.20.

Wren Ballard, 123rd with a season best 27:30.10.

Carmynn Barnes, 138th with a season best 29:58.60.

The NCHSAA championship meet will be held Saturday at Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville.

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Coach Paysour talks to her players during a timeout in last week’s playoff game at KMHS.

NORTH ELEMENTARY FUN RUN WINNERS – Front L-R: Alex Salgado, 2 Miles, 3rd place male overall; Alyina Salgado, 1st place female, 1st grade. Back: L-R: Aiden Baker, 1/2 mile, 1st place male, 2nd grade; Judson Frye, 2 miles, 1st place, 3rd grade; PE Teacher, Coach McDaniel; Alex Lodholtz, 1/2 mile, 1st place male, 4th grade and Addie Bishop, 2 miles, 1st place female overall. (Photo by Anna Hughes)

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Georgia Howard is outstanding student

Jessie Ozmore serves up a winner for the Lady Mountaineers in last week’s playoff game at KMHS.

This week the KM High School Athletic Department would like to recognize Georgia Howard, a fourth grader from Bethware Elementary School as their outstanding student.

Georgia demonstrates Bethware’s Positive Behavior in School model of Buccaneer PRIDE. She always shows a Positive attitude, no mat-

ter how difficult a task may be. She Respects her peers and school staff. She shows Integrity by always being honest and taking responsibility for her actions. She exhibits Determination in every task she performs and nevergives up. Georgia keeps her Environment clean and tidy.

Georgia’s favorite subject in school is PE. She en-

joys playing board games, Barbies, dancing, cooking and helping out with her two younger brothers, Zayden and Ezekiel.

Georgia is the daughter of Kristopher and Sallie Howard and the granddaughter of Blake and Pam Goforth and Dave and Kim Garwood.

Congratulations to the young Mountaineer Georgia!

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SCOTT NEISLER Mayor

ROB WAGMAN Mayor

ANNIE THOMBS City Council Ward 1

JIMMY WEST City Council Ward 4

JAY RHODES City Council Ward 5

MARK WAMPLER City Council Ward 5

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SHEARRA MILLER WOODY EDWARDS KEITH MILLER City Council Ward 5 City Council At-Large City Council At-Large

Candidates share their thoughts on critical issues PART 2

By Loretta Cozart QUESTION 4. How do you plan to enhance public safety in Kings Mountain, including addressing crime-related concerns?

Scott Neisler: I am very proud of our legacy of being one of the Safest Cities in North Carolina!

Unfortunately, crime will always be here. The challenge we face is maintaining competitive salaries for our Police and Fire Departments that we will have to meet.

It costs a lot of money to train an officer to have them, in a short

time transfer to another city. Being a training ground for other cities is not what we want.

Rob Wagman: In a recent city council meeting, I was impressed with our police chief, Gerald Childress, and a plan he unveiled to better serve and protect our communities, which was a zone-type defense, where specific officers will have a focus on a specific neighborhood, ward or community. What this allows is for the officers to get to know the people in these neighborhoods in a better and more personal way and vice versa. These kinds

LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 9th of October, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of LINDA LOUISE ROME, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Kimberly Lynndara Brooks, Executrix on or before the 18th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

of plans when followed through, help in the revitalization of neighborhoods, which will be the base of our growth in any other form.

In my run for Mayor, I have knocked on doors in all of our communities and more than five times, a concerned citizen will point to a home or neighborhood, and say, “Do you know what takes place there?” It isn’t gossip to make these accusations, but instead concern, caring, and a cry for protection, when our citizens in several neighborhoods can look out their windows and wonder why they can see something that our elected officials have either ignored or deemed not important.

Drugs and homelessness is are real issues in Kings Mountain, and our community could use a process of rehabilitation. These aren’t losers and lowlifes walking about but somebody’s son and somebody’s daughter who have no idea the prayers of hope that sit above them, awaiting an awakening and a promise.

Keith Miller: We keep the fire, police and EMS departments properly and professionally staffed and equipped. We support our Police and Fire departments staying at the cutting edge of best practices, such as community policing and staying involved within the community.

We use professional consultants to recruit public safety leadership.

We spend money on professional development and education of the public safety staff. We have zero tolerance for crime while at the same time having compassion for those challenged by disadvantage.

Shearra Miller: As Kings Mountain goes through changes, we must fight to protect the smalltown charm that we all know and love. Feeling safe and secure in our community is certainly an extension of that small-town charm. As the Council makes decisions, we must put that priority at the forefront. The recent hiring of Police Chief Childress has seemed to be seamless and very beneficial. As

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Kimberly Lynndara Brooks, Executrix Estate of Linda Louise Rome 916 Sharon Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Having qualified on 20th of September, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of DIANE LYNN CHAMPION, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, John Adam McKinney, Administrator on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (10/18, 25, 11/01 & 08/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 11th of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of DONALD RICHARD DELLINGER, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Danita D. High, Administratrix on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

John Adam McKinney, Administrator Estate of Diane Lynn Champion 137 Wright Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Danita D. High, Administratrix Estate of Donald Richard Dellinger 236 NE 35TH Street Oak Island. NC 28465

Having qualified on 3rd of October, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of WANDA L. McMurry, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Stacy Thomas, Executrix on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

KMH ( 10/25, 11/01, 08 & 15/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 16th of October, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of SHIRLEY ANN BRIDGES BINGHAM, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Billy Elias Bingham, Administrator on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023 Billy Elias Bingham, Administrator Estate of Shirley Ann Bridges Bingham 123 Lewis Road Lawndale, NC 28090 KMH (10/25, 11/01, 08 &15/2023)

This the 25th day of October, 2023 Stacy Thomas, Executrix Estate of Wanda L. McMurry 501 Stroud Rd Shelby, NC 28152 KMH (10/25, 11/01, 08 &15/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 23 CVS 1727 DOROTHY McSWAIN, Petitioner, Vs. Bowman, et al., Defendants NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 29th of September, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of CATHERINE MARY CARDEN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Mary E. Hamrick, Executrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BILL MCSWAIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LLOYD MCSWAIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LINDA MCSWAIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANCES MCSWAIN and UNKNOWN TITLE HOLDERS TAKE NOTICE hereby that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought by Plaintiff is for Declaratory Judgment and Adverse Possession. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 20, 2023, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for relief sought.

support public safety through our budget process to allow for continued training and development, through hiring and promotional opportunities, including diversity outreach, employment and vendor procurement services. Keeping our Police Department fully staffed to meet the current and growing need and support the joint partnership with communities to address crime and crime-related activities.

Jimmy West: Obviously,

comes with most new hires, he has brought new perspectives and vision. I will not only support him and his staff in their efforts, but I will work to bring these same things to the City Council. I know that there are concerns about the homeless in our community. The City should be able to work with our private and public health partners to make sure that the appropriate resources are available to those who need them.

Annie Thombs: Continue to

See CANDIDATES, Page 5B

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 17th of October, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of DANIEL JOLLY, SR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ralph Jolly, Executor on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Ralph Jolly, Executor Estate of Daniel Jolly, Sr. 122 Kings Oak Cir. Apt. 304 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH ( 10/25, 11/01, 08 & 15/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE IN GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23 E 840 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHY MAE BROTHERS Having qualified on the 6th day of October, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of KATHY MAE BROTHERS, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned, Kimberly W. Elliott, Executrix on or before January 29, 2024 or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of November, 2023.

Kimberly W. Elliott Of the Estate of Kathy Mae Brothers 514 St. Luke Church Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Attorney for the Estate: Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC 310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (11/01,08, 15 & 22/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 287 PHILLIP ELLIS, CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS, AND DAVID ELLIS, CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS, PETITIONERS, Vs SHIRLEY PADGETT, SONJA ELLIS READE, GINA ELLIS HINDS, DAPHNE MCKINLEY WOOD, VAN ROBERTS, DORENE SELLARS, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS, RESPONDENTS. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF CHRIS DUANE ELLIS TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on October 13, 2023 in the above entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition to Identify Unknown Heirs of CHRIS DUANE ELLIS who died on September 2, 2022 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 5, 2023, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

This the 11th day of October, 2023

This the 1st day of November, 2023.

Mary E. Hamrick, Executrix Estate of Catherine Mary Carden 447 Bethlehem Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Brenton S. Begley Attorney for Plaintiff 233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

A. Susan Biggers Attorney for the Petitioners 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 Telephone: 704/482-7300 North Carolina State Bar number 18089 susanbiggers@bellsouth.net

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crime is a concern throughout the country, especially in larger urban areas; we are fortunate here in Kings Mountain that our violent crime numbers are low. The Police Chief has developed and implemented a new initiative focusing more on Community Policing. This new initiative will involve Officers being more visible within the community and becoming more involved with community members. One thing that I would personally like to see is an increase in drug enforcement, and this is a conversation that will need to be had with the Chief of Police, who I feel is more than qualified to handle those concerns.

Jay Rhodes: Can we eliminate all the crime? No, not until the second coming. Can we work to improve our crime rate? Yes! I am pleased with Police Chief Gerald Childress new Simple Community Initiative. Under this program officers are assigned to specific areas of the city where they are to foster personal relationships with businesses and residents, not just respond to crimes as they occur.

This approach aims to improve the quality of life in each area by proactively preventing and reducing future crimes.

Mark Wampler: As a Police Officer, I started 10-15 Neighborhood Watches in Shelby, and I started a Business Watch. I went door-to-door and spoke to residents setting up locations and times to meet, as well as all businesses. I let them know what was happening in their neighborhoods, things to look out for, and ways to communicate with each other and the Police Department – building relationships.

The next step is to start a Faith Watch, getting all the churches and community leaders together to see how we can improve OUR quality of life. I have been involved in Neighborhood Walk-Throughs – this is going door-to-door, asking residents what they need, or things fixed to uplift the community. It is about getting input from all and bringing everyone together. Communication!

Woody Edwards: Public safety is so important for our community; I plan on strengthening the police force with whatever resources and training is needed to make sure they have the proper

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Question 5. Kings Mountain has faced challenges related to affordable housing. What policies or initiatives do you propose to address this issue?

Scott Neisler: Possibly acquiring land to be a Habitat for Humanity Community would be a great start for someone wanting to be a first-time homeowner. Also, revamping the Kings Mountain Housing Authority to modernize our stock of homes.

Rob Wagman: I believe this is a city that still dreams, which is why I believe the goodness that is still to come for Kings Mountain, and yes, that should include the dream of one day owning our own homes, but instead of selling the idea of a box with bedrooms in it, we must first think of what the community will look like and how it will be maintained.

We also must stop looking at the future of our children as ‘barely’ making it and begin believing that they will prosper wildly. One of the greatest things to happen to Kings Mountain in the last 20 years was a community built by the late Tommy Hall

and his teams, Hall Crossing.

While many believe this is a neighborhood of the affluent, the greatest stories that come from its residents are the ones of a dream, which include the process of desiring to live there and taking on extra jobs, or eliminating things in their everyday lives so that they could make that dream come true.

Before we continue to map out a new neighborhood for the potential of even ‘one more home,’ we must first get our plan for our schools in order and make sure we have sufficient space to give these families and their children the best education. Overcrowding is a great hindrance and distraction to learning.

Keith Miller: We have put in place an Affordable Housing Relocation Policy that throttles the expansion of new housing units at the low-poverty end of the income/housing cost spectrum. We can turn it faster or slower as conditions warrant. To deal with the next price band, starter homes/ modestly priced housing, we use the state law that allows city councilmembers to file minimum housing complaints which authorizes codes inspectors to gain access to rental housing. We combine that

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: BARBARA WHITELEY POSTON, Deceased.

ADMINISTRATOR CTA NOTICE Having qualified on the 19th day of October, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Barbara Whiteley Poston, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator CTA on or before the 27th day of January, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of October, 2023 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

In the Matter of the Estate of: CHARLES WILLIAM SUMMERS, Deceased File No. 23 E 518 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles William Summers, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Charles William Summers to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Renee Summers Hughes, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 18th day of January, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

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LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of: MARGARET CONNIE SIZEMOR, Deceased.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

Having qualified on the 13th day of October, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Margaret Connie Sizemore, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 27th day of January, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Jefferson Ray Sizemore, Adm. 505 Rhodes Avenue Kings Mountain, NC 28086 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

In the Matter of the Estate of: LEWIS DANIEL DONALDSON, Deceased File No. 23 E 815 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the ESTATE OF LEWIS DANIEL DONALDSON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Lewis Daniel Donaldson to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Angela Lynn Smith, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 11th day of January 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: URIEL OCHOA, Deceased File No. 23 E 744 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the ESTATE OF URIEL OCHOA, deceased, late of Cleveland County File No. 23 E 744, late of 202 W. Debby Drive, Shelby, North Carolina, 28152, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, in care of James E. Hickmon, James E. Hickmon, PLLC at 5605 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 420, Charlotte, NC 28209 and Maria Ochoa, Administrator, 202 W. Debby, Shelby, North Carolina, 28152, on or before Thursday, January 18, 2024, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 28A-19-3. Any claim asserted by a party against decedent in any civil action pending at the time of decedent’s death shall be barred unless the undersigned Administrator is substituted as a proper party on or before Thursday, January 18, 2024. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

Maria Ochoa, Administratrix of the Estate, Estate of Uriel Ocoa 202 W. Debby Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

Angela Lynn Smith, Administratrix of the Estate, c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/11, 10/18, 10/25 & 11/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: ELIZABETH CHEYENNE ASBURY, deceased File No. 23 E 844 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Sybil A. McDowell, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 25th day of January 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Page 5B with funding and approving demolitions where warranted.

The goal is to continue to improve the quality of the aged housing stock at this part of the price spectrum. To encourage new stock in this price band, we have used the state law to put throttles in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that impacts the costs and profits builders may experience. This can incentivize and/ or discourage certain types of development. The goal is to expand the quantity of housing stock in the middle price bands and keep the quality near the midpoint of the quality spectrum. (If construction quality is too low, neighborhoods deteriorate quickly, and disposable income demographics go in the wrong direction.) We have to adjust policies to market demand.

Multifamily is next. Staff and council will soon be working on

standardizing a multifamily housing (MFH) plan/policy to reduce or eliminate the need for MFH special use permits. Redeveloping the Kings Mountain Housing Authority properties is another huge opportunity. We have begun that process. The Mayor has the authority to populate the KMHA board.

The council can dissolve the charter, approve a new one, provide technical and financial assistance, and partner with KMHA. This will be a big focus in my next term.

We need to create the modern version of the mill village. An employer-funded workforce housing trust. The trust will buy and own the land and build the infrastructure. Employees of member companies can rent or buy transferable long-term leases for the homes and apartments built in the subdivisions owned by the trust. Ocean See CANDIDATES 2, Page 8B

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 16th of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of CARL J. DOCKERY, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Takeeley Dockery Lawrence, Administratrix on or before the 29th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 1st day of November, 2023.

Takeeley Dockery Lawrence, Administratrix Estate of Carl J. Dockery, Jr. 832 E. Main St. Shelby, NC 28150 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (11/01, 08,15 & 22/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 22nd of September, 2023 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of DORIS H. ROSS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Stephanie Lynn Ross, Administratrix CTA on or before the 25th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of October, 2023.

Stephanie Lynn Ross, Administratrix CTA Estate of Doris H. Ross 107 Lake George Shelby, NC 28152 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/25, 11/01, 08 &15/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 31st of August, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROSA LEE WILLIAMS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Susie Young, Executrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Susie Young, Executrix Estate of Rosa Lee Williams 1415 Lenoir Drive Shelby, NC 28150 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (10/11,18, 25, 11/01 /2023)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 13th of September, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE NORRIS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Samantha M. Norris, Administratrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Samantha M. Norris, Administratrix Estate of Charles Wayne Norris 28 Kildare Dr. Shelby, NC 28152

c/o James E. Hickmon, PLLC 5605 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 402 Charlotte, North Carolina, NC 28150

Sybil A. McDowell, Administratrix of the Estate c/o Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC 405 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on Facebook. 828-382-0075.

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 2869294 mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com

WANT MAID TWICE A MONTH. And a good used Buick, Honda or Toyota. CALL, CAN’T RECEIVE VOICEMAIL. NO TEXT CALL S980-880-7324 or (980) 7455396

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704297-0102 or 704-297-0103

YOUTH MINISTER/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Eastside Baptist Church of Shelby, NC is seeking a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. Primary focus will be youth ministry. Experience in student ministry, seminary education and ordination are preferred but not required. Salary range $45,000-$60,000 benefits inclusive. Please send cover letter and resume to office@eastsidebaptistshelby.org or to ATTN Personnel Committee, Eastside Baptist Church 1165 Wyke Rd. Shelby NC 28150. We adhere to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. office@eastsidebaptistshelby.org ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 first shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.

BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR SALE

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

OLD SCHOOL. GAS JUGS. I have 5- gallon and a 2.5 gallon and 1 gal. These are old school filler necks with air release ports. $15-10-5. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net DEER CORN, NEW CROP. 50 Pound Bag-$11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-692-1627 ESTATE AUCTION REAL ESTATE CONSIST OF 40+/- ACRES WITH DOUBLEWIDE AND 2 SINGLEWIDES. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTS OF 1977 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT, SEVEN MERCEDES, TRACTOR, MOTORCYCLE, CARGO TRAILER, OVER 50 VICTROLAS AND TALKING MACHINES, TOOLS, PIANO, ETC (828) 693-3962 INFO@MARKWHITEUSA. COM

BUSINESS SERVICES

COMMUNITY EVENTS AMISH BAKERY AND WOODCRAFT SATURDAY. Amish Donuts, Fried Pies, Woodworking such as cutting boards, charcuterie boards, lazy susans every Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

144 Iron Wheel Dr, Ellenboro NC. Amish owned, cash only. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook.com ACW LIVE PRO WRESTLING Sat., Nov 4th, 2023 at 7pm at Cleveland County Fairgrounds - Weathers Arena. Tickets $10 -Kids 10&under FREE! (704) 297-0077

REUNIONS FRUIT OF THE LOOM. Clevemont Plant., Nov. 11th-3 pm-5 pm. Love’s Fishbox at 1104 Shelby Rd, KM. Drawing for a $20 Love’s Fishbox Gift Card at 4 pm.

Call Ralph for more info: 980396-5243.

EMPLOYMENT SOMEONE NEEDED TO GIVE BED BATH to elderly man in nursing home in Forest City. $10/hr, 3 times week, 2 hours each visit. 828-305-1834

BLANTON’S TREE SERVICE LLC. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES, STORM CLEANUP, HEDGE TRIMMING AND MULCHING.. FULLY INSURED. CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! (704) 692-4203 NEED TREES REMOVED? We can do tree removal from your property. Prefer Hardwood. We have Fire Wood for Sale. (704) 466-7623 FALL IS HERE. Leaf Removal Service. BNC Lawncare 704-526-6640 AMISH-BUILT DECKS AND PAVILIONS. Delivery and Installation is included within 50 miles. Rent-to-Own Available. 8 x 12 deck $2,450, 12 x 24 $4,900.

Pressure treated, screwed decking. 3702 W Stagecoach Trail, Shelby, NC 28150. (828) 5890250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook. com ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

PART TIME TRUCK DRIVER. PART TIME A OR B LICENSED TRUCK DRIVER. LOCAL DELIVERIES, HOME EVERY NIGHT. 24 FOOT TRUCKS. (828) 286-7871 DISPATCH.HARDINTRUCKING@ GMAIL.COM NEED FULLTIME LIVE IN DOMESTIC My name is Bo Billings. I am a retired computer scientist. I am also a 1952 polio patient. Through hard work and determination I was able to live a grand life.. Was able to walk for the first 65 years of my life.

Traveled around the world, worked for our military before became an emergency manager. Became a first responder after 911. But as in most sad stories, which this is not one, I have lost my ability to walk due to post-polio syndrome. After 51 years in Florida, I chose to move back to my home state.

Grew up in Winston-Salem. Educated at Wingate college and it was on after that. There wasn’t a computer in the world that was safe from my playing. Now, I need help and I am willing to trade room-board for someone to care for me. As a friend of 51 years said, there has always been someone to care for my domestic needs. You will be provided with high speed internet, computer if required or wanted, large room for personal use. If You have a question, ask. The only wrong question is the one not asked. If you want to know who I am, www.bobillings. org will explain. (561) 236-7348 bowpfl@bellsouth.net NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

CLEVELAND COUNTY YARD SALE. Fri, Nov. 3rd & Sat, Nov. 4th, (Both days-8am2pm) 30 years of Christmas ornaments and decorations. 130 Scism Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

CRAFTSMAN 4 IN 1. Mulcher, Chipper, Vacuum & Blower-$100, Cross-Bow-$100, Compound Bow Case-Free.

Call 704-666-0786, Leave message.

BIG YARD SALE Sat, Nov. 4th, 8 am-Until. Antiques, MCM, beds, dining, porch furniture, chairs, lamps, swords, items from Sian, Lenox, Sterling, Franscian, crystal, jewelry, music, tools, sewing & kitchen. Cash only. (Enter at Pine Mountain Community Off Wards Gap Rd.) 5475 Pine Ridge Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612

VINTAGE PLACE OPEN HOUSE! Sat., Nov 4th from 8am - 2pm. Located at 2740 Carla Dr., Shelby (Off Hwy. 226 N. near Polkville) Unusual, Race & Old Items from the Past! Makes good Christmas & Birthday Gifts! Collectibles & Antiques. It’s worth your while to come and look! We’ll be serving Coffee and Light Refreshments.

YARD SALES

BIG INSIDE YARD SALE! Sat, November 18th, 2023 at Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 8 AM - 2:00 PM. $15 Setup Fee (Limit of 3 tables), $5 for each table after. Bring your own tables/display. Setup is from 7:00-8:00. FREE ADMISSION. **CASH ONLY!!** For questions: Call Keith @ (828)351-8822 or Call Mickey @ (828)447-7231. Mooresboro, NC 28114 ESTATE/HOUSE CLEAN OUT SALE. Fri., Nov. 3, 2023, 9 am -12 pm. Glassware, furniture, household items and more. 2401 Emerald Mine Road, Shelby, NC 28152 GASTON COUNTY

RUMMY BROTHERS TREE SERVICE LLC. Professional tree service in Rutherfordton and surrounding counties.

Licensed and bonded. Tree removal, limbing, and more.

Also offering firewood for sale by the load or bundle. Call for free estimates and more information. “Rummy Brothers Helping People And Trees Get Along.” (828) 521-1392 or (828) 748-5785 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

MAID FOR JESUS. Residential and Commercial Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time cleaning. 30% off first cleaning.

Call or text for free quote (828) 429-0568 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION. Site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, concrete, excavator work. 828-4538113.

YARD SALE SAT., NOV 4TH, 2023 FROM 07:00 AM - ? CORNER OF ACADEMY AND CONE STREETS, CHERRYVILLE, NC, ACROSS STREET FROM EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 701 EAST ACADEMY STREET CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021 JHB0906@ATT.NET

FOR SALE

LAWNMOWERS: BOLENS 4.5HP, big wheels, bagger, $140 OBO. Craftsman 6.75HP, self propelled, like new $360.

OBO. 864-491-0956.

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

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

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

GRANDFATHER CLOCK $500 OBO. Antiques, Dishes, Lamps, Windup Clocks, 18Ft. Pool (needs pump), Backyard Furniture, Gas Grill, Pedal Car, Pots & Pans, China Cabinet with Dishes $200. Some Tools. (704) 3133352 OLD SCHOOL 5GAL FUEL JUGS $10 each. I have several 5 gallon fuel containers (plastic old school fill necks).Can send pictures by phone (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. $400 Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts @ Bank of America Stadium! November 5th @ 4:05pm Lower Level 127, Row 17, Seats 11 & 12 My fiancé and I live in Utah and are no longer able to make it out to North Carolina. (801) 703-6014 dancer0808@gmail.com

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FALL HARVEST SALE/AUCTION. Sat. Nov. 4, breakfast 8am, auction 9am. Big Springs Church; 534 Big Springs Church Rd., Ellenboro NC 28040.

FREE! BASKETBALL GOAL. Needs plexiglass backboard.

You disassemble, load and haul yourself. Leave a message if no answer. (704) 472-1910

FOR SALE

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 2018 THOR MH Model 22FE. Can be seen at 1635 S. Dekalb St.-Apt. 604-Crown Ridge. Call 704-300-3578 for information.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 1/2 Cord split Oak & Hickory. Delivered $85. Allen Evans. (864) 492-4793 BARRY MCKEE PLANT, PRODUCE SALE. Sat, 10/28/ 2023 8am until. Halloween Trick or Treat Candy & Supplies. MUMS Buy 1 Get one FREE! Pumpkins 1/2 Price.! 4705 Fallston Road, Downtown Fallston, NC. TWO CEMETERY PLOTS in Rose Hill Memorial Park. $700 a piece or OBO. 704-297-0098.

GUN! SKS 762X39 CALIBER, clip feed, by Combat Exchange $475. Campbell-Hausfeld 2HP electric Air Compressor w/horizontal 20 gallon tank. $250.

Stone walk behind vibratory plate tamp. $250. 828-289-1817.

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales, (828) 245-5895

JAZZY MOBILITY CHAIR Jazzy Elite mobility chair. $585.

Swing away Joy Stick, seat cushion, charger, manual, warranty, delivered. Call/text Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com SECTIONAL COUCH FOR SALE. Very clean, Reclines. $250. 704-419-2008.

STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 7 TON GOOSENECK 25 FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No Credit Check Rent to Own. From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 $100 SALE, EACH ITEM. (1) Craftsman LT1000, 42” cut, motor no good. (2) John Deere 160 Kawasaki FB460V Motor. (3) Murray 12 HP 40” cut B&S 12 HP motor, trans shifter is locked up.

Being sold for parts, no batteries.

(4) 36” metal aerator for riding mower. (5) 3 large boxes for 21º framing nails. (6) Craftsman 18” chain saw with case. (7) JVC Super VHS video movie GRS 707 (8) 3 - HF Tarps 15’2”x19’6”, 19’9 ”x15’10”. Heavy Duty Reflective 9MM. (9) 2 Washington Quarters 1999 - 2023 Vol 1 in folder. (10) 2 - 50 states collection quarters 1999 - 2008 in folder. (11) America’s National Parks commemorative quarters 2010 - 2021 in folder. 828-453-0828 (828) 4530828 FIREWOOD. Seasoned RedOak, 19-mo old, $80; green mixed hardwood, $70; small bundle packs, $4 picked-up. $15 Delivery charge. 704-458-3081, 704-435-3970 POLK COUNTY MOVING SALE. 2022 Model Riding Mower, 420cc Kawasaki 215hp engine, paid $3,000, will sell for $2,300. Trailer also available. Call John after 10am, (828) 863-0596

BIG MAN’S OVERALLS Size 60W30L (2 pair), 56W30L (6 pair). Some new, some worn. $15 newer, $10 used. 828-286-2698 or 434-429-9322.

KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE. Waterbed frame, standard mattresses ordered to fit frame.

Comes with dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and nightstand.

Some wear and tear on top of dresser. $150 for all. Pictures available. For info call (704) 9147852

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,500 for both. (704) 472-2854

INVERSION TABLE. by Teeter.

EP Model 560. Stretch out & relax your back pain. Asking $100 or OBO. 704-476-9895.

FN AND TAURUS PISTOLS. FN 9mm pistol, like new in hard case $650. Model G3 - $550. Must show ID to purchase. 828-3106151.

1957 CHEVY BEL AIR PARTS: 3) front fenders, 2) trunk lids, 1) hood. Rough condition. $300.

OBO. 828-205-0413.

LOG SPLITTER FOR SALE Used once. Paid-$1,200. Will Take- $800. 704-418-3555.

2020 BOX TRAILER. Like new. $6000. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 4662810 LAWNMOWERS FOR SALE. Craftsman-20 HP, 46” cut, Husqvarna-22 HP, 46” cut, John Deere-18 1/2 HP, Kawaski engine, 42” cut and Toro Zero Turn, 22 HP, 50” cut. 704-300-8683.

PROPANE HEATER, $75.

150,000 BTU propane blow heater used very little or best offer.

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net COUNTYLINE WOOD SPLITTER 6.5 H.P. 25 Ton - New! $1100. Metal & Plastic Barrels $10.00. Feed Barrels (Lids & Rings) $20.00. Totes 275 Gallon $75.00. Cages for Wood $25.00.

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Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 23 E 851

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of HOWARD HESTER SHIPP, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 3rd of October, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of KAY FRANCES SHIPP, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix on or before the 11th of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

This the 11th day of October, 2023.

Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix Estate of Howard Hester Shipp 1301 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Valerie Shipp Hunter, Administratrix Estate of Kay Frances Shipp 1301 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney 207 Hoyle Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

KMH (10/11, 18, 25 & 11/01/2023)

In the Matter of the Estate of: BAXTON JORDAN, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 20th day of October, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Baxton Jordan, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator CTA on or before the 31st day of January 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of November, 2023.

Ty Jordan 222 Church View Dr. Lawndale, NC 28090 KMH (11/1, 11/8, 11/15 & 11/22/2023)

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WANT TO BUY

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE

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

CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready now. $300 each. Chihuahua puppies $400 each. 704-466-6983.

TWO CEMETERY PLOTS. Located at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, SC. Shriners Section. Two closings and two vaults included. Call 864-5923132

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

ENGLISH/BULL MASTIFF PUPPIES. 12 weeks old. Vet checked, first shots, wormed. Parents on site. $300 each. 828-245-7405, leave message.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488.

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

FARM & GARDEN WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 4730867 14X24 BUILDING FOR SALE Has to be moved. 704-6920123.

1999 DODGE 1500. I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition.

Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

LOST & FOUND

PETS & LIVESTOCK

1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

GREAT PYREDANE LGD PUPPIES Puppies from loyal, hardworking livestock guardian dogs. Would also make a great family pet. Lovable with other pets and kids.

Great Dane/Pyrenees mix.

9 males 4 females all black and white. Wormed and vet checked. Available October 15th in Lawndale area. Both parents on site. Call/text (720) 737-9100 tamaralanderson2013@gmail.com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2015 HARLEY SPORTSTER. Low miles. clean title, 1200 motor. Ready to ride. 704-472-0448.

VACATIONS

SPEECO QUICK HITCH (NO BUSHINGS REQUIRED). $225.00 Used one time! (704) 718-9122

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

BOATS 16’ MIRROR CRAFT BOAT. Shoreliner trailer, 50HP Evinrude Tracker motor, 5.6 lb MinKota trolling motor. Just serviced at Great Outdoors. All manuals and equipment go with boat. Clear title, $2800. (704) 418-7154

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

BOXER/PIT PUPPIES 1/M 2/F 10wks old. First shots/worming.

Location: Shelby. Ready to go.

FREE brindle color. (704) 4773900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

FEMALE YORKIE TERRIER FOR SALE 8 mths. old. Has papers. Call 704-297-0063.

FREE TO GOOD HOME! 1 Year Old Male Chihuahua. Very Funny & Loving. Up to Date Shots. (704) 600-5491

CARS & TRUCKS

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

6 ADULT CATS NEED HOMES. 6 sweet loving adult cats need homes. Their current owners cannot afford to feed enough to keep them healthy. They are free please come get them. Call 704284-1381. (704) 284-1381

BEAUTIFUL WHITE MALE BOXER PUP For Sale. CKC & Excellent Bloodline. $500. Call Robert (704) 898-9768

BEAUTIFUL CANE CORSO PUPPIES. BEAUTIFUL CANE CORSO PUPPY COME FROM GOOD LINES. MOM IS 110LBS AND DAD IS 145LBS. CALL 3364095289, BLACKS 1350, BLUE $1500, FAWNS $1200, MERLES $2500 REGISTERED (336) 409-5289 PENNYLOVER23@YAHOO. COM FULL BLOODED BLUE HEELER. Blue Heeler, 1 female, 4 males. Tails docked and dew claws removed. (828) 429-0870 samanthafillersrn@gmail.com

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE. 150,000 MILES, Silver, $7000.

Also, 2015 Chieftain, Black, Lowered, 12,000 miles. $12,000. 704300-9223.

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. We have ckc German Shepherd puppies.

They are big boned Shepherd and just as sweet as can be.

Asking $650 each. They are vet checked and have 1st shots.

(704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@ gmail.com

PIGLETS FOR SALE. About 20 total even mix of male and female. Very people friendly and with many different temperaments. $50 for the males and $50 for females. Good for pets or processing. Call for more information. Rutherfordton (704) 807-9583 AKC MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Call or text 704-9150004.

POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE

BY OWNER. Convenient location, 4 acre wooded house lot on quiet country road. $52,000.

Owner financing available. 828429-3287.

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES. for rent. $700 - $875. Call 828-2348147.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water.

NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

3BR, 2BA HOUSE .62 ACRE. Metal roof, vinyl siding, brick underpinned. New: flooring, chair-height commodes, paint.

Nice yard, wrap-around porch. $160,000. 828-453-8941.

WANT TO RENT 2 BEDROOM HOUSE OR TRAILER. We (couple) have 2 small dogs that are well behaved.

Looking for $800-$1000 month.

Call (704) 313-3352

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. 56-58 MPG in the city and up to 65-70 Highway. Purchased and maintained at Burns Chevrolet in Gaffney, SC. Great car, the only reason we are selling is that we are moving out of state. Title in hand.

101,055 miles. Asking $13,596.

Call 303-246-2857 or (303) 2573836

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

REAL ESTATE

1150 S. DEKALB STREET. Shelby, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, central air, outbuildings not included.

No pets, non smokers, proof of income, criminal background check. $950 mo, $50 deposit.

Contact Tommy At Clay & Associates. (704) 418-1251

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2016 FORD FUSION. Burgundy, Automatic, 4 cylinder, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks, 131,782 miles, $8495, (704) 482-0441

“BIG CAT” LOST $500 REWARD! Solid Grey, 15 Lbs., Missing from 106 Falls St., Lawndale, NC. $500 Reward for His Return!

Call 704-538-8142 (If No Answer, Please Leave Message) I will return calls ASAP.

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

1996 DODGE RAM VAN. 1996 Dodge Ram Sterling Series Conversion Van 179,731 miles Motor good, Interior good, Needs electrical work. $1900. (704) 4824771

PERMANENT CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE. 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC. Monthly rent is $500 that includes up to $125 in utilities. Deposit is $375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

AKITA FEMALE 6 WEEKS OLD. AKC registered. Father 120 lbs. $800 (704) 974-7041

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

LANDSCAPING /ROCK BUCKET FOR SALE Landscaping bucket separates rock from soil. Fits John Deere front end loader. Slightly used. $1500 (704) 813-2289 rlputnam66@att. net

4 BOTTLE FED AWESOME KITTENS. Looking for a good inside home. 704-482-6403 or (704) 472-7116

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228

CARS & TRUCKS

2030 KINGS RD. Shelby, NC. House, 4 BR, 3 BA, Rent-$1575, Deposit-$1,575. App. Fee-$25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

804 S. WASHINGTON STREET. Shelby, NC. House, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1050 Deposit $1050, app Fee $25 per adult, 704-214-4180 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180.

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

(704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

GASTON COUNTY FOR RENT. 916 Mountain Crest Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

2 Bed., 1 Bath home located in Kings Mountain, NC. It is approximately 720 square feet and comes with the stove and refrigerator. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@ kluttspropertymanagement.com

LINCOLN COUNTY

135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375.

Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

2418 SUN VALLEY TRAIL. Lincolnton, NC. 2 BR, 1 BA, Single wide. Rent-$975, Deposit-$975.

App. Fee-$25 per adult. 704-2144180.

CAMPER FOR RENT. 100b Kentbury Dr., Grover, NC. $300 weekly includes power and water. $1000 deposit, App. Fee-$25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2016 GMC TERRAIN 6 cyl., 45,000 miles, in great condition, rebuilt title, $12,500. OBO. 518321-5662.

2003 CADILLAC DTS, 147,000 miles, 2 owner, clear title. Getting serviced at Marshall Peace’s Shop right now. Gun metal grey, leather interior. $4800 obo. (704) 418-7154

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. Nice, 2BR, 2BA, at 1217 Old Post Rd in Cherryville. Refrigerator & Stove furnished. $875/mth, $500 deposit. Applications will be required. 704-473-5744.

3 BEDROOM HOUSE, FOREST CITY. $1200 plus deposit.

Recently renovated, quiet street, heat pump. Call (828) 458-7403 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $700 per month. 828382-0475.

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Free diabetes class Murphrey’s Toy Run for those at high risk

set for Nov. 18 Murphrey’s 29th annual toy run for benefit of Shriner’s Burn Center and Oxford Orphanage, Masonic Home for Children, Cleveland County Sheriff’s office and KM Police Department will be held Saturday, Nov. 18. Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 19.

Motorcylists meet at 11 a.m. and leave the Scooter

CANDIDATES 2 From Page 5B

Lakes is a vacation home community that has a similar financial model. I have seen employer-sponsored workforce housing versions of this elsewhere in the country.

This will be a focus of my next term. We have already met with some large employers.

Shearra Miller: We need to ensure that the housing we approve and provide is what our citizens want and need. This means emphasizing senior housing that meets their unique needs, housing for all income levels, and housing that allows our young people to stay here if they want. It also means ensuring that we have market-rate housing that will entice and allow other families to become part of our community and contribute to it alongside us. This requires not only involving all aspects of our community in decision-making but also taking a fresh look at codes and regulations that have historically prevented things like affordable housing for seniors from being built.

Annie Thombs: One of the greatest challenges to affordable housing is education. There are housing tiers such as low-income housing, subsidized housing including NCHFA Tax Credits and affordable or workforce housing, and market-rate housing. Each addresses housing needs for different income streams. The first thing we need is to be mindful of how we refer to low-income housing so that our low-wealth citizens are not spoken of despairingly. Continue to be flexible with our Unified Development Ordinance and other policies to stay current with the housing development market.

Seek out funding to capitalize a Housing Trust Fund to promote and develop affordable/workforce housing for those who would like to live, work, and play in our great

By Loretta Cozart

Shed at 12 noon, with police escort at noon at 114 Camelot Court, off Phifer Road in Kings Mountain.

Goal of the toy run is $5 and a new toy per person and after the ride free barbecue will be served.

Directions from Shelby: 74 East, turn right on Bethlehem Rd. Go about 5 miles (pass fire department on th left).

Turn left on Phifer Rd. First rd. to left is Camelot Court, where Murphey’s is located.

Directions from Gastonia: I-85 exit 5. Go to 2nd stoplight. Left on Phifer Rd. Murphey’s is on the right.

For more information call 704-739-4707 or 704477-5762.

Kings Mountain Family YMCA can help you make a lasting change. If you score a 5 or higher on the diabetes risk assessment, you may be eligible to participate in the upcoming Prevent T2 program for FREE. Prevent T2 is a year-long program designed to help you learn how to change your lifestyle to prevent Type 2 diabetes.

To determine if you are at high risk, visit the Cleveland

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• 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes.

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City. We have established a housing policy that allows for mixeduse housing and will continue to find ways to address our growing housing needs.

Jimmy West: With the current economic climate and the housing market being what it is at this time, it would be worth truly trying to define what affordable housing is at this point. As the economic landscape changes in this area, the need for more housing, both higher-end and affordable, will continue to rise. Our City Manager is actively working with builders on a regular basis to encourage them to build in this area as a means to improve our current housing market.

Jay Rhodes: With housing construction costs high ($151 sq. ft. average in NC) along with interest rates at a 30-year high on a 30year fixed rate mortgage (7.541% for VA to 8.026% Conventional), I really don’t know what is defined as “affordable” housing. The most inexpensive housing available seems to be tract homes or barnndominiums, but when you combine the cost of the homes with the land and infrastructure, the cost is still high.

One possibility that has been mentioned is that corporations moving to Kings Mountain wanting workforce housing might consider a hybrid of the old mill village concept. The general market will have more impact on housing and costs than what City Council can do. We have approved a housing policy that addresses the desire to raise the value of our housing stock and our economic demographics.

Mark Wampler: The American Dream is not an easy one. I have lived in affordable housing, and was grateful. Run-down or dilapidated houses/apartments need to be torn down through Inspections and Codes and rebuilt with grants and through Habitat for Humanity. Board members on the Housing Authority need back-

grounds in Finance, Housing, Real Estate Development, and Community Members to help provide good quality and safe housing for all by putting Kings Mountain Residents First.

Woody Edwards: The affordable housing crisis starts with us having more housing available, we need to strategically approve homes to be built to help our community have more access to affordable housing.

Question 6. How will you work to ensure that all residents of Kings Mountain, regardless of background, feel included and represented in local government?

Scott Neisler: I believe we have a good government that is well-represented throughout the city. There was an effort to have everyone in the city vote on everyone and have ward residency requirements, but that means that the majority of the city will tell that ward who can represent them.

I think each Ward should decide from within who represents them.

Rob Wagman: If I could point out one weakness of our local government, it’s communication, the sibling to transparency, and without it, we create apathy, a hermit type lifestyle where the residents feel no real access to our local government, and subsequently, this turns into low voter turnout as our residents feel their voice or vote makes no difference.

When we allow our residents access and talk to them and actually listen to them and address their concerns, then there is no bias, whether ethnicity or lifestyle that would keep a beating heart from feeling like they aren’t included, desired, loved or cared for.

It’s in this style of government where the people will be encouraged and motivated by the way they are treated, and this is our base place to get them to take that step forward and get involved.

Keith Miller: Community input

strategies like surveys, focus groups, town halls, meet the manager/mayor/council events at locations around the community, and Citizens Academy are all things we do and will continue to do more of to involve all residents form all the subcommunities. Personally, my cell phone number and email address are posted. I reply to almost everyone. I listen to everyone. I attend lots of events and groups in lots of the different communities within our city. I try to stay approachable. I have taken training on how to communicate with those of opposing views. I try to keep an open mind. I walk humbly.

Shearra Miller: Listen, listen, listen. I believe all our citizens deserve respect and the opportunity to be heard. Communication and relationship building is so important in building trust and that is lacking at this time. I would like to bring back trust between the citizens and the Council with more transparency and answers to citizen questions. There needs to be better communication with the public at large. Folks from all walks of life must be included on City boards and committees. It seems like many folks, who have probably done a great job over the years are just reappointed. Again, new perspectives help all of us.

Annie Thombs: What a challenge before the City’s governing board. Restoring trust because of a system of the past is difficult. Most citizens think, “Why bother.” The development of the Citizens Academy is a tool that helps our citizens to understand how local government works, if utilized by our citizens. As a Councilmember, I will become more engaged with the citizens at large and remind them, what you think and what you say does matter. Provide opportunities and services where all, not just a select few, have the same access to all city services. Encourage committee representation of every income stream on every committee in place and formed in the future.

Jimmy West: I feel like transparency is paramount when it comes to getting our residents involved. With our current leadership, I do feel like transparency has been far more prevalent than in years past when transparency seemed to be nothing more than a buzzword. Moving forward, I would like to see the citizens of Kings Mountain become more involved with political decisions and making their voices heard. It is my hope that the younger members of the community will become engaged within the political spectrum to further assist the city in continuing to grow for years to come.

Jay Rhodes: I can only speak for myself, but in every decision that comes before me, I weigh the benefit versus the cost and how my vote will impact each of our citizens. By doing so, I am seeking to ensure that each of our citizens in our city is represented. It is impossible to please everyone, given the number of decisions your City Council makes. I have also had situations where I do not like any of the options available to us. But by listening, questioning, exercising due diligence on the issue at hand, and prayerfully seeking God’s wisdom, I believe that I am doing my best to be the representative that our entire city needs and wants.

Mark Wampler: We have five wards, with a Councilmember representing their own area and two Council-At-Large members. It is their responsibility to know the wants/needs of their constituents. I have personally done this by going door-to-door speaking to many residents in Ward 5 gathering their input on what direction Kings Mountain should be going. Creating Neighborhood Watches, Business Watches, and Faith Watch is an easy way of communicating with Kings Mountain Residents.

Communication is the key!

Woody Edwards: I will be available night and day to everyone in this community for questions and concerns about their issues I will listen and make sure their voices are heard.

Question 7. What is your vision for Kings Mountain in the next five to ten years, and how will you work to achieve it?

Scott Neisler: 1) Continuing to advocate for low taxes! In the next few years, my main goal is to get the General Assembly to allow us to transfer what we can reason-

ably transfer out of our enterprise funds to support our General Fund.

They want to limit us to 5%, which lumps us in with the other cities that carry debt over investing in Nuclear Power plants. We don’t carry that liability and should not be penalized for being successful.

A reasonable return on our investment is 10%. We had a low tax rate because of those transfers, which is a win for all citizens. It also helps attract new businesses and because of that rate, it creates jobs for us all!

2) Maintain the quality of life!

Planning well ahead before something becomes a problem. It’s good that development is at Exit 5, and it becomes a new city center that can be planned for that growth. The rest of the city will upgrade along with it but avoid overcrowding and sprawl.

Rob Wagman: God has blessed my professional life so dramatically that I expect extreme fruitfulness and resolve in many areas of our great city.

Communication is the door that opens up the opportunity to make these visions a reality.

Synergy is strangely ignored in our good town, but it is the working together process that makes things happen in faster time than a 5 or 10-year vision. When our community begins to see that what we say can happen, actually is happening, they begin to release their apprehensions and start to buy in.

What this creates more than just a great hope or dream, is active participation. When we as a community become active together, in a likeminded outcome, we celebrate mile markers and victories together and we become unstoppable.

Keith Miller: 1000-2000 quality residential housing units built/under construction. I have entitlement exhaustion.

We may need to establish a revolving construction funding reserve to mitigate current construction loan rates.

Redeveloping the KMHA properties using proactive board development, inter-agency partnerships, and external consultants whom we have already visited with.

Managing/throttling growth with Development Agreements and other policies.

Completing Streetscape, via collaboration with KM Forward, the downtown stakeholder nonprofit.

Partnering with the YMCA and Library stakeholders for new facilities.

Capital Reserve Policies and a standalone Capital Budget for the utilities and general government.

Fuel cost Hedging and alternative wholesale sourcing policies for the electric and gas utilities.

Once exit 5 develops as a tourist destination, then market the development of the city lakes south of the city.

Phifer road widening and cross ties to KM Blvd. Leverage the schools to access separate NCDOT safety funding. Increase STIP scoring with local funding matches.

Shearra Miller: My vision for Kings Mountain is for it to thrive.

Kings Mountain is poised to grow, but we need to make sure that we are growing the way we want it to happen. As I mentioned, we are at a crossroads. We talk a lot about our small-town charm and that we don’t want to lose it, but we don’t want to miss opportunities that can help us. The right type of growth can provide more dollars, and dollars can provide more opportunities.

I would like to see a busy downtown area with locally owned unique shops and restaurants.

I would like to see more parks, greenspaces, and recreational opportunities for citizens of all ages. I would like to see businesses thriving and providing jobs for our citizens. I envision a community that has come together with everyone’s input and thoughts. I will work to open the process of appointments to city boards and commissions to ensure that every citizen has a chance to put themselves forward if they choose, and so that everyone can know how and why individuals have been and will be chosen for these positions.

How will I work to achieve this? I will work with the other council members to share responsibilities on committees and boards; I will allow the City Manager and

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staff to do their jobs; I will ask questions. I do not have all the answers so I will seek out and listen to subject matter experts before making decisions. I believe in term limits and will let other citizens step up and contribute. My vision is for our citizens and local government to work together to build a stronger community.

Annie Thombs: My Vision for the City of Kings Mountain is to see our city redefine and become a model city in every way. To see the City of Kings Mountain become a City of Influence nationwide where all cities and towns will desire to emulate what we have and who we are; a city full of gems and resources of great minds, with cutting-edge ideas and creative ways of catapulting our city forward.

Local government does not have all the answers, but working with our citizens, working through our differences with respect, being present, and hearing what our constituents say……we will redefine what a city really is and what great things we can accomplish TOGETHER. IT WILL HAPPEN OF THAT I AM CONFIDENT! Jimmy West: My overall goal and vision for Kings Mountain is that we would continue to address our main thoroughfares and move forward with cleaning up the city overall. To continue attracting more development and growth, is it imperative that our city stands out and is a showpiece that puts us above other surrounding cities. I would like to see there be more growth in the form of quality parks and playgrounds that are within walking distance of every child in our community.

Jay Rhodes: I would like for us to see the 2,000 housing units that have been approved come into being as designed and as approved. This in itself will drive our economic demographics higher (median income) and will then improve the business climate for our city. I want to see developmental agreements be the norm for large projects. These agreements spell out specific things that the city and developer must do for a project to continue to completion. I hope our downtown streetscape will be behind us and that new businesses will be attracted to downtown. I hope that the impact of the mining at Albemarle will be positive for us both now and in the future. As a result of these and other economic developments that come our way, each of our citizens will see an improvement in their own personal lives.

How will I work to achieve it?

I promise you 6 things that I will do if elected to serve on City Council 1. I will use the gifts, the education, and the experience that I have to make wise decisions that come before me as your servant leader.

2. I will make decisions based on what I believe to be in the best interest of all of our citizens, not for any personal approval or gain.

3. I will seek to preserve peace and understanding even in light of difficult and controversial issues.

4. I will exercise due diligence on every issue that comes before me. To learn, question, listen and study the issue at hand before making a decision.

5. I will take my fiduciary responsibilities seriously, being prudent with the financial resources made available to me by our citizens.

6. I will continue to pray over all the decisions that need to be made, seeking God’s wisdom.

Mark Wampler: Not to be like some large cities that have traffic, crime, division, and mistrust. Focus on slow and controlled growth (housing), sustaining our infrastructure, and supporting local businesses. Allocate resources to Police, Fire, and EMS so they can provide quality services and grow as Kings Mountain grows.

We have a unique small town that needs to put Kings Mountain Residents First.

Woody Edwards: My vision for our community in the next five to ten years is a safe and thriving community that includes everyone working together to build the best future for a child and future generations to come.