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Crow’s Nest now open to the public

By Loretta Cozart

Chief Proctor pins badge on Kings Mountain’s newest member of the force, Officer Childers. See more photos on Page 3A. Photo by Karen Tucker

City swears-in Officer Childers On Friday February 19, KMPD welcomed Officer Wesley Childers to the force. “Officer Childers grew up in Kings Mountain and has wanted to become an officer for this city for many years,” said Chief Proctor. “Officer Childers asked if I would pin his badge on him for

his swearing in ceremony.

It was an honor for me to do this for him.”

In attendance was many family members and officers of KMPD. Mayor Pro Tem Keith Miller conducted the ceremony and swore Officer Childers in on behalf of the city.

KMPD respond to death on US 74 On Monday, March 15, at approximately 06:56 am, Cleveland County Communications dispatched Oak Grove Fire Department and Cleveland County EMS to a vehicle accident on US 74 Bypass in the east bound lanes.

Arriving first responders found a vehicle on the side of the US 74 East Bypass off ramp to Oak Grove Road.

Upon investigating further, the owner of the vehicle, Roger Wesley Lineberger, 67, of Matthews, NC was found unresponsive underneath the back tires of the vehicle.

Immediate first aid was

given but the subject, succumbed to injuries that he had sustained. A full investigation of the scene was completed by the Kings Mountain Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit with the assistance of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

At this time, no indications of foul play were found regarding this incident. The investigation is still be conducted and if anyone has information pertaining to the investigation, they are asked to contact Sgt. KL Hamrick with the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704734-0444.

KM man wins lottery Sidney Brown of Kings Mountain could not believe it when he won the lottery at a convenience store in town.

Some tears, some dancing, and some celebration broke out as he reacted to the win.

"I lost it,” he said. “I started crying immediately, running around the store, breakdancing, whatever you want to call it, I was doing it.

All I could think about was that I could do everything I finally wanted to do.”

The celebration broke out after Brown purchased his

winning $25 Extreme Cash ticket from the Tobacco Barn on North Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain.

“I’ve just been crying and thanking God,” he said.

“I’m truly blessed and it’s still not real to me.”

He claimed his prize Monday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $70,757.

“I’ve wanted to get me a house, and buy a little piece of land,” said Brown. “I want to invest. I want to give back to the church that my family grew up in. Just take care of my closest family and friends that always looked out for me ever since I was young.”

Crow’s Nest at Kings Mountain County Club opens to the public this week with a soft opening starting this Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Day. On January 7, M.K. Arrowood Holdings. Inc. took over the food services for the club, including the restaurant and bar, as well as the pro-shop concessions, explained Jack Acheson, on-site Manager, Chef, and Liaison to the Club. Essentially, the bar and restaurant operate under a lease. But the group has made updates to the décor and some of the kitchen equipment.

The restaurant was given the name Crow’s Nest, because the Front 9 can be seen from the restaurant. “The Crow is a symbol of coming home, so we thought the name was appropriate. We have a great view of the Front 9 from the patio and covered

Crow’s Nest welcomes you to Kings Mountain Country Club. deck. We recently added a TV out there, just in time for warmer weather.

During Covid the club has seen 15,000 non-member rounds of golf played here,” Acheson said.

The foyer to the club has been renovated, with

new tile, fresh paint, and furnishings that welcome guests. “We want folks to feel welcome here, a place where they can stop in for a bite to eat or have a beer on the way home. Soon, we will be adding music and activities throughout

Photo by Loretta Cozart the week. We want to give our customers a variety of options, so they visit with us often.”

Acheson is no stranger to Kings Mountain Country Club; when he was 15years old his family joined See CROW’S NEST, Page 4A

Dr. Plonk celebrates 102nd birthday Dr. George Plonk was born on March 17, 1919 and celebrates his 102nd birthday this week. A lot has changed in Kings Mountain, and the world, in the last 102 years. The following information was taken from an exhibit on early doctors in Kings Mountain, and from an interview recorded by Scott Neisler in 1995 courtesy of Kings Mountain Historical Museum.

Dr. George Plonk grew up with nine siblings on a farm between Kings Mountain and Cherryville. Of the ten Plonk children, all but

DR. GEORGE PLONK c. 1964

DR. GEORGE PLONK c. 1994

the youngest were born with the assistance of a midwife at home; the lastborn son was birthed with

the assistance of a doctor, Dr. Stokes. This was representative of a regional trend taking place in the

first half of the 20th century, towards more accessible professional healthcare in rural North Carolina.

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Hord were the Plonks’ family doctors, and Dr. Plonk recalls that in those days some fresh ears of corn or whatever else was in season on the local farms were often used as payment to those doctors who made house calls to the people of Kings Mountain.

He spent his first six grades in a one-room schoolhouse on land donated by his grandfather, See PLONK, Page 2A

City to implement new billing software The City of Kings Mountain will be implementing NorthStar Utility Solutions billing software to better serve their customers on March 29. There will be changes in the billing statement and online features offered. Questions that you may have are: • Will the due dates change? No, all due dates will remain the same. All payments are due by the 20th of each month to avoid a late fee and accounts need to be paid

in full by the last day of each month to avoid additional fees and possible disconnection.

• Will I need to redo my paperwork (CSA, SSI information, Payment Arrangements, Bank Draft, etc.)? No, you will only need to complete paperwork if there have been any changes.

• Will I need to give my bank new information for sending my payment? No See BILLING, Page 5A

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■ OBITUARIES

Earnest Robert Ford KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Earnest Robert Ford, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born in Cleveland county, NC, son of the late Everette and Annie Bell Ford and was preceded in death by his siblings, Ellise Spencer, Joan Spencer, and Hildred Ford. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gregory Ford.

Bob was a lifelong member of Kings Mountain Nazarene Church. He retired after many years of service in the maintenance department at Cleveland Community College.

Bob was an accomplished musician and an amazing base player. Over the years he played with the Bluegrass Tarheels, Nelson Young and the Sandy Valley Boys, and the Lincoln County Partners among other notable bands. Bob played on stage at the Grand Ole Opry during his tenure with Lincoln County Partners, an accomplishment he was very proud of.

In his spare time, Bob enjoyed fishing and eating great food. He loved to frequent the Pancake House in Shelby to enjoy breakfast with family and friends. He loved spending time with his loved ones and will be missed greatly by everyone who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Cleveland County for the care and dedication shown to Ernest and his family during his last days.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years: Pearl Thornburg Ford, of the home; sons: Jimmy Ford (Cindy), Claremont, NC, Ricky Ford (Kim Navy), Kings Mountain, NC and Eddie Ford (Pam), Kings Mountain, NC; daughters: Gina McGinnis (Ken), Sherri Williams (Danny), and Crystal Ford, all of Kings Mountain, NC; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Church of the Nazarene, Kings Mountain with Reverend Jeff Wilson officiating. Attendees followed all Covid-19 precautions including wearing face coverings and social distancing.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at the church and at other time at 137 Country Creek Drive, Kings Mountain.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernest’s memory may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to First Church of the Nazarene, Kings Mountain at 127 Countryside Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com.

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

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Easter Sunrise State Highway Patrol service planned non-profit foundation The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association will be leading in an Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 4 at 7:00 a.m. at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

The service will be held around the large white cross in the cemetery.

In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Eastside Baptist Church, 308 York Road, Kings Mountain. If the event is held inside,

The State Highway Patrol is proud to announce the first ever non-profit 501(c)(3) titled “North Carolina State Highway Patrol Foundation.”

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s non-profit foundation was founded by Board Chairwoman, Melissa Sutherland and is comprised of local business leaders, community members, legal and financial professionals whose primary mission is to support the organization’s needs in the areas

of training, equipment and other invaluable tools which would strengthen our mission by providing the highest level of service and protection to the citizens of this state. More importantly, the foundation will provide immediate financial assistance to members and their families who are either critically injured or die while in the performance of their duties.

"Our resolve to carry out our honorable mission is unwavering and will remain steadfast as we

address the needs of our members and their families," said Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Jr. "The bravery, courage and tireless work displayed by both past and present members, truly merits the cause behind this great foundation."

For more information, please go to www.ncshpfoundation.org to learn more about the foundation’s mission, the Board of Directors, donating options and upcoming events.

was operating struck a 2004 GMC operated by Kevin Day of Cherryville. The accident happened on NC 161.

Property damage was estimated at $17,000.

MARCH 8: Officer Joel said vehicles operated by Aliyah Wright, 200 Spruce Street, Apt. 5F, and Elliott Rodgers, Davidson, hit on Gaston Street and both drivers claimed the green light.

Property damage was estimated at $1,500.

MARCH 8: Officer Dee said James Henry, Seal Beach, CA, operating a 2010 Dodge, backed into a 2020 Toyota operated by Ronald Davis, 115 Brandonwood Lane, in the parking lot of 2120 Shelby Road doing $3,500 estimated damages.

MARCH 8: Officer Dee said Scarlet Duncan, 842 Sunnyside Shady Rest, said her 1995 Mazda rolled into a parked 2011 Nissan owned

by Jarenza Washington, 169 Crown Court. The accident happened in the parking lot of 608 East King Street.

Property damage was estimated at $2,500.

MARCH 8: Officer Graham said Jeffrey Wood, Grover, operating a Yama 2020, struck a 2019 Ford owned by the City of Kings Mountain and operated by Joshua

Allen, Blacksburg, SC, on Deal Street. Property damage was estimated at $1,500 to the motorcycle.

MARCH 8: Officer Warlick cited Egypt Leary of Shelby with expired tag and expired vehicle inspection after Leary, operating a 2001 Lexus, failed to yield right-of-way and hit a 2007 Honda operated by Kimberly Dorsey, 404 Gold Creek Trail Apt. 201, on Maple Street. An unidentified passenger in the Lexus fled the scene prior to police arrival. Property damage was estimated at $4,500.

WRECKS MARCH 4: Officer Warlick said Maurice Jernigan, Gastonia, operating a 2007 Toyota, was towing a trailer when the axle broke and the trailer left the road colliding with a guardrail. The accident happened on I-85 North. Property damage was estimated at $3,500.

MARCH 4: Officer Graham said James Taylor, Jr., Winston-Salem, operating a 2015 Freightliner backed into a parked 2005 GMC at Advance Conveying Tech owned by Bryan Ballard of Stanley. Property damage was estimated at $2,500 to the Ballard vehicle.

MARCH 5: Officer Carpenter charged Chasity Moss, 107 Carol Lyn Road, with DWI after Moss, operating a 2015 Ford, crashed into three parked vehicles on Kings Row Drive and after striking a wooden and vinyl enclosure at 1708 Kings Row Drive. The owners of the parked and unoccupied vehicles were Brandy Arnoldt, 1713 Kings Row Drive Apt. 104, Nazair, Matthew Whitmire, 1713 Kings Row Drive, Apt. 2012; and Melissa Plaza, 1713 Kings Row Drive, Ap. 201. Property damages were estimated at $25,000 to the parked vehicles, $10,000 to the 2015 Ford operated by Moss, and $1,000 to the wooden and vinyl enclosure.

MARCH 7: Officer Butler charged April Dawn Teal, 115 Mirada Lane, Trailer 10, with driving left of center, careless driving, revoked registration, and no insurance after the 2004 Ford she

ture Ward where he was stationed. This is a good example of how advances in military medicine translated into significant progress in civilian medicine.

Dr. Plonk’s first wife, Margaret Cooper, was also from Kings Mountain, and with a new hospital having opened there, they decided to go home. In 1957, he became Kings Mountain Hospital’s first surgeon.

In the interview, Dr. Plonk explains how the first few years of surgery at Kings Mountain Hospital were challenging. By that point, he and his wife had five children, and even

though they were living in a one-bedroom apartment in his wife’s parent’s house, it was still difficult to make ends meet.

Dr. Plonk still had the opportunity to return to his practice in Raleigh, and he had made up his mind that was what he had to do to support his family. Fortunately, a group of concerned citizens circulated a petition urging Dr. Plonk to stay in Kings Mountain. Honored by the effort, and by the number of signatures, he decided to stay, continuing to practice medicine in Kings Mountain until his retirement in

the 1980s.

During his long career, he tended and mended the citizens of this region as one of its most respected doctors for over forty years. Dr. Plonk frequently runs into his former surgical patients around town and receives expressions of their gratitude – it is not uncommon for him to hear, “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for you.”

In addition to his career as one of Kings Mountain’s most esteemed surgeons, Dr. Plonk has always been an active community member, serving in the Lions Club and the

Kings Mountain Rotary Club.

During his lifetime, he saw medical care in Kings Mountain transition from backcountry home medicine to professional doctors making house calls; then he watched Kings Mountain Hospital grow from a 24-bed facility in 1951 to a full service 102 bed hospital with state-of-the-art technology. He saw the development of life-saving antibiotics and vaccines, as well as advances in anesthetics, cancer-fighting medicines, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

everyone is requested to wear a mask.

The Easter Sunrise message will be delivered by Pastor Ron Caulder from Eastside Baptist Church.

Special music will be provided by East Gold Wesleyan Church.

Everyone is invited to attend. The service will be approximately 30 minutes.

Come and let’s celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus!

■ POLICE ARRESTS MARCH 4: Crystal White Braswell, 54, 104 Wilson Acres Road, aiding and abetting impaired, child abuse, possession drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

MARCH 4: Lindsey Christine Braswell, 27, 104 Wilson Acres Road, DUI, child abuse, possession drug paraphernalia, $6,000 secured bond.

MARCH 5: Chasity Renee Moss, 27, 107 Carol Lyn Road, DWI, $2,500 unsecured bond.

MARCH 5: Shannon Ray Bridges, 30, 107 Carol Lyn Drive, disorderly conduct, resist, delay, obstruct, $500 secured bond.

MARCH 6: Phillip Charles Calloway, 25, 255 Gary Beam Road, DWI, open container, failure to stop for red light, $2,500 unsecured custody order.

MARCH 6: Brian Chase Lowe, 30, 125 Mountainside Drive, order for arrest, failure to appear, $500 secured bond.

MARCH 7: David Scott Hoffman III, 18, Gastonia, assault and battery, order for arrest, failure to appear, assault, out of Gaston County.

Suspect was transported to

PLONK From Page 1A before attending Kings Mountain High School. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1940.

After earning his degree from Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, he served two years in the U.S. Army as a physician in Europe. Following his service, Dr. Plonk made his way back to the Kings Mountain area. After working as a general practitioner for several years in town, Dr. Plonk returned to medical school to study surgery, this time studying at the University of Pennsylvania. From there he went on to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he practiced from 1952 until 1957.

Of his degrees, the 1937 certificate from the American Board of Surgery declaring that he is a Board-certified surgeon is the one Dr. Plonk is most proud to have earned. He also recalls in the interview with Scott Neisler that the mentors he had through his early years of studying and practicing medicine that inspired his own caring, compassionate his bedside manner.

During WWII, Dr. Plonk served two years in the U.S. Army, including serving as a physician in Europe. In the interview, Dr. Plonk explains how he learned about the use of bone screws for the first time from prisoners of war who had been treated with them before they were released back to the Frac-

Gaston County Magistrate and given a $2,000 secured bond.

MARCH 8: Jenna Lowrance, 22, 205 Duke Street, simple assault, $1,000 unsecured bond.

MARCH 8: Katlynn Michelle Creech, 24, Lincolnton, possession of stolen goods, misdemeanor. Suspect was transported to Gaston County Detention Center and issued a $470 cash compliance bond.

MARCH 8: Katlynn Michelle Creech, 24, Lincolnton, possession of drug paraphernalia, citation.

MARCH 10: Larry Dean Logan, 29, 609 N. Cansler Street, communicating threats, criminal summons.

MARCH 10: Alexander William Wilson, 47, 112 Guyton Loop, felony possession methamphetamine, possession drug paraphernalia, $2,500 unsecured bond.

INCIDENTS MARCH 4: Walgreen, 601 E, King Street, reported a customer filled a prescription for a child not living with the suspect and picked it up and paid for it.

March 4: a resident of Boyce Street reported a lost or stolen Samsung Galaxy Smart phone valued at $350.

MARCH 5: A resident of Cambridge Oaks Circle Apartment reported larceny of a 2007 Dodge Nitro valued at $20,000.

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Call 704-734-0447 to speak with a SHIIP representative at the Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain.

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Lawmakers seek answers on prisoner release settlement According to a press release sent out by NC House Republicans, a confidential settlement will release 3,500 violent offenders early, set a cap on the state prison population, and let taxpayers fund mediation fees.

State lawmakers will continue to seek answers on a confidential prisoner release settlement by Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein that provides early release for 3,500 offenders. The Joint Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety will meet at 8:30 a.m. to question officials familiar with the agreement.

Last week, Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials told lawmakers that only non-violent offenders would get out early, but the prison system issued a correction stating that was not true. Furthermore, officials could not confirm whether most of those ultimately released will be non-violent offenders.

DPS officials told lawmakers last week that they could not discuss the negotiations that led to the agreement to release 3,500 prisoners – half of which will be in the next 90 days - because they signed a non-disclosure agreement.

“We can’t even hear

what the deliberations are…that’s a great way to get around the legislature,” said Rep. Carson Smith, a retired sheriff of Pender County and co-chair of the committee, in last week’s meeting, The agreement also sets a new de facto cap on the state prison population. Paragraph 6 of the settlement agreement states “Defendants (DPS) have agreed to take certain measures in an effort to maintain the population level achieved by the end of the 180-day period.”

An attachment to the agreement further details the new cap on the state prison population. Section II, Subsection B, Paragraph 2(a) of the attachment states “Defendants will assess the overall prison population every 90 days following the 180-day period described in paragraph 1, and if the prison population has increased beyond 10% of the population level achieved at the end of the 180-day period, they will reduce the population by: (i) automatically awarding discretionary sentence credits to eligible persons with a PRD within 90 days of the date of assessment; and (ii) applying reasonable efforts to reduce the population.”

The Crow’s Nest foyer has been renovated with fresh tile, paint and furnishings.

Photos by Loretta Cozart

The covered patio welcomes guests to dine, watch the golfers, TV, or just enjoy a cool beverage on a warm spring day.

CROW’S NEST From Page 1A the club. “I’ve played this course for years; I have a lot of very good memories here.”

Prior to taking on the day-to-day operations of Crow’s Nest, Acheson operated a chef consulting business. Before that he

and his family owned The Round Bistro in Gastonia, a restaurant well-known for great food. Acheson graduated The Art Institute of Charlotte in 2003, where he received a degree in Culinary Arts.

“We are taking things slowly, trying to navigate COVID-19 and steadily grow our clientele. We do

not want to get ahead of ourselves and then have to scale back. We plan music and other activities as soon as it makes sense for us to do so.”

Crow’s Nest restaurant is open to the public and guests are not required to have a country club membership.

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BILLING From Page 1A • Why did my account number change? When changing software companies, the account format changed so we had no choice but to change the accounts number. You will see your new account number in the top left hand corner of the billing statement (see image of new statement below).

• Will my bill go up with you buying new software? No • Can I still pay my bill at City Hall? Yes, the lobby and drive-thru hours will remain the same.

• How do I get to this new portal? There will be no changes as to how you

get to the new portal, just the look and features once you click on the “online bill pay” link: (see image of the customer portal below).

• What payment methods are available now?

Online payment (e-check, visa, master card, american express, discover, apple pay, and google pay), check, cash, money order, bank draft, and we have added IVR feature (855) 844-0495. Note: if you have the link saved in your favorites please update.

• I have two electric meters on my property. Will I have two graphs for electric on my bill? The graphs will be one per service so if you have multiple electric meters the consumption represented on the graph will be combine consumption for each service.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Forgetting The things of the Past “The Best is yet to come” After a year “Brethren, I do of long of cloudy not count myself days of sufferings to have apprearound the world, hended; but one the sun appears thing I do, forgeton the horizon. As ting those things often said “weepwhich are behind ing may endure and reaching for a night, but forward to those Dr. Moses joy comes in the Nueman Sr. things which are President, World ahead.” morning.”

Some years Care Ministry The Optimist International ago, I was blessed Creed Reads: to be an executive “Promise Yourdirector of a chapter of the self To be so strong that Optimist Club of Amer- nothing can disturb your ica, at the beginning of peace of mind. To talk every meeting, we had to health, happiness and recite the Optimist Creed. prosperity to every perPart of it reminds me of son you meet. To make Paul’s letter in Philip- all your friends feel pians 3:13 which reads, that there is something

in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievement of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry,

too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.”

The past year for most was a year they will want to forget or not think about and for some it was a year that came and went. One thing we must not forget is what the Bible says to us in Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Now is the time to look out for the best that is yet to come, yes, a time to press on to the greater

achievements of the future. Apostle Paul also lets us know the reason for this expectation saying “Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.”

Phil. 3:13.

I will ask all to wait on the unchanging hands of God for the Bible says, “But those who wwait on the Lord Sha ll renew their strength” Isaiah 40:31. So let us wait on the Lord by serving our fellowman as waiters (stewards) on the Lord.

Peoples Church 31st Anniversary celebration Peoples Church, Kings Mtn. NC will be celebrating the 31st Pastoral Anniversary of Dr. John and Lady Fonda Houze on Sunday, March 21, 2020 at 9:00 AM. All are cordially invited to come and celebrate this historical and blessed event honoring all God has done, is doing and will do at Peoples Church.

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

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

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

Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street 704-481-8888

Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road

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

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

Christian Freedom Baptist Church 260 Range Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171 Anew Beginning Baptist Church 145 Battleground Dr. 704-473-1372 Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

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

Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road dixonpresbyterian.com

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

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

East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

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

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

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

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

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan

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

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Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477 Crowders Mountain Baptist 125 Mayberry Lane 704-739-0310 David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Church Road 704-739-4555

East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143

Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927

First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072

Kings Mtn.Dream Center 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Tim & Angie Goates, Pastors www.kmdreamcenter.com

First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benfield Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

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 Avenue 704-739-6811

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But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hebrews 11:6

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■ LIFESTYLES

Ford-Stillwell Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ford of Kings Mountain, NC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kellie Jayne Ford of Kings Mountain, NC to Darren Blake Stillwell of Gastonia, NC, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny ‘Pete’ Stillwell of Gastonia, NC. Miss Ford is the granddaughter of Mrs. Patsy Shumaker of Charlotte, NC and Mrs. Mamie Ford of Lenoir, NC. She is a 2013 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, a 2017 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree of Communications, a 2018 graduate of Liberty University with a Master’s degree of Human Resource Counseling and is currently working on her PHD. She is employed as a 6th grade teacher at Kings Mountain Intermediate School.

Mr. Stillwell is the grandson of Carol Garrison of Gastonia, NC. He is a 2012 graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, and a 2017 graduate of Gardner Webb University with a Bachelor’s degree of Sports Management. He is currently employed as a Residential Sales Representative for Dominion Energy in Gastonia, NC. The happy couple met at Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. The wedding is planned for November 6, 2021 at Spinning Leaf Vineyard in Shelby, NC. The couple will reside in Cherryville.

Deborah Hoyle, left, accepts her American Legion Volunteer Hospital pin from District Director Linda Quinlan.

Photo by Loretta Cozart

Hoyle and Lemmon honored for service to Veterans

By Loretta Cozart Deborah Hoyle and Patsy Payne Lemmon were recognized for service hours to veterans during the March 11 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155.

District 13 District Director Linda Quinlan awarded Deborah Hoyle the American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Hospital pin and bar for 4,000 hours of service.

livered those needed items to veterans for many years.

“These women exemplify what it means to be American Legion Auxiliary members. Supporting our veterans is at the core of the American Legion Auxiliary and our mission. The number of hours these women volunteered is amazing. It is with great honor I award these pins to Deborah and Pat,” Quinlan said.

KELLIE JAYNE FORD – BLAKE STILLWELL

Denise Wright named Realtor of the Year Denise Wright wof Coldwell Banker Mountain View, was named Realtor of the Year by the Cleveland County Association of Realtors.

The purpose of this award is to recognize a Realtor member of the association who has made significant contributions during the year or over a period of years to their profession and their community.

Wright is a Realtor/Broker and President of Mountain View Real Estate Inc. She is a native of Cleveland County, a graduate of Burns High School and UNC Charlotte. Her career in Real Estate began in 2004.

She has been very active in Cleveland County Associations of Realtors, having served on the Finance, Legislative, MLS, Scholarship and Core Standards Committees, on a NCAR committee and as an officer of the Association.

Denise has served the association as Treasurer for 6 years.

Within the community, Wright serves on the boards of the Department of Social Services and Crime Stoppers.

She is a member of the Junior Charity League of Shelby and

Patsy Payne Lemmon was unable to attend, so Hoyle received on her behalf the American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Hospital pin and bar for 300 hours of service. Lemmon drove Hoyle to purchase materials and often contributed toward her projects.

Hoyle crochets afghans and lapghans for veterans in local nursing homes. Together, she and Lemmon de-

Foster families needed in Clev. County

By Loretta Cozart

DENISE WRIGHT Eastside Baptist Church, and participates with a team in the annual Relay for Life.

Denise is also a multi year recipient of Coldwell Bankers Presidents Award, most recently Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle for her production in 2020.

This is Awarded to individual sales associates who are in the top 5% of all Coldwell Banker Agents.

Coldwell Banker is the oldest and most recognized name in real estate with offices all over the United States and the world. Coldwell Banker has been working since 1903 to help clients b uy and sell real estate.

Foster families are urgently needed in Cleveland County, according to Julie Hill, Licensing Supervisor with CTSHealth, NC in Gastonia. “Departments of Social Services calls us to place a child in their care into a foster home and it is up to us to find a safe place for that child.”

“Cleveland County has no openings for foster children right now, and that can force us to place a child in a foster home outside of the county.

That is not ideal for the child, because it takes them away from everything and everybody they know. What support system they may have had is lost,” she said. “Kings Mountain has three foster homes, but we need more.”

CTSHealth, NC places children in Burke, Cleveland, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Alexander, Caldwell, Lincoln, Iredell, Rutherford, Catawba, Wilkes, Buncombe, Union, See FOSTER, Page 8A

Cub Scouts meet for first time in a year to thank law enforcement officers

By Loretta Cozart After a year without meeting, Cub Scout Pack 93 from East Elementary school has joined forces with Pack 92 at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain where can finally meet.

As a recent service project and a thank you to Kings Mountain Police department, the Lion, Tiger and Wolf dens put together a thank you treat bag. Each bag contained a Survival Kit for Law Enforcement Officers.

• Life Saver: To remind you of the many times you’ve been one.

• Starburst: For the burst of energy you’ll need.

• Payday: Because you are not doing it for the money.

• Paper Clip: To help you hold it all together.

• Hershey Kisses: To show our Love for you.

• Gum: To help your unit stick together.

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• Tootsie Roll: To help you roll with the punches.

• Peppermint Patty: To help keep your mind cool.

• Snickers: To remind you to keep your sense of

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Cub Scout Pack 93 with K9 Officer CJ Cooke.

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Layer tomato slices, basil

and onion in baked pie shell.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Mix together cheese and mayonnaise. Spread on top of tomatoes and bake until lightly browned.

BAKED BEANS Marty Blanton KMPD 1 lb. No. 3 can Pork N Beans 1 lb. sausage 2 T. brown sugar 2 T. molasses ½ cup catsup ½ cup water Prepared mustard to taste Salt and pepper to taste

In a large deep casserole dish, empty Pork N Beans, cooked and drained sausage, brown sugar, molasses, catsup, water, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for one hour in 350- degree oven. (if you don’t have molasses, increase brown sugar by 2 T).

CUBE STEAK AND GRAVY Jerry Tessneer KMPD 1 lb. cube steak 1 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 can cream of mushroom

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soup 1 can cream of chicken soup Flour and salt and pepper steak. Then fry it until it is brown on both sides.

Put your soups in a large pot. Mix well and put cube steak in the soup and let it simmer for about 1 hour. It will melt in your mouth.

GRAHAM CRACKER FRUIT CAKE Jean Davis 16 oz. marshmallows, melted 1 box white raisins 16 oz. cherries, sliced 1 box graham crackers, crushed 1 cup milk 3 cups chopped pecans Save 12 cherries and 12 pecans for top of cake. Mix ingredients together. Line graham cracker box with foil. Pack mixture into box.

Refrigerate 12 hours before serving.

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Health Dept. scheduling vaccine appointments The Cleveland County Public Health Center is currently scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for individuals in Group 1 (healthcare workers and long term care residents and workers), Group 2 (65 and older), Group 3 (frontline essential workers) and Group 4 (individuals with high-risk medical conditions that increase risk of severe disease from COVID-19).

Do not call the Patrick Senior Center to schedule appointments.

To schedule an appointment, please call the COVID Vaccine Appointment Line at 980-484-6019 Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00

pm. If you receive a busy signal, this indicates all lines are currently busy and you are encouraged to call back.

Once all appointments are filled based on our vaccine allocation, you will receive a message indicating all appointments have been filled.

As of Monday, there have been a total of 10,601 cases of COVID-19 in Cleveland County. There are an estimated 141 active cases and 10,242 cases have recovered.

There are currently 8 Cleveland County residents who are hospitalized. and we have had a total of 218 COVID-related deaths in the county.

FOSTER

sex marriages, can foster children. A disabled person can be a foster parent. Anyone can foster children as long as they have a job or income, space, a valid driver’s license, and can pass a fingerprint and criminal background check,” she said. “The state provides a stipend for each child to cover their needs.”

“Our organization provides foster parents with 30hours of in-person training, plus 20-hours for therapeutic training,” Hill said. “We do training one-on-one and are flexible, depending upon your schedule.”

“One of our foster children came to us with severe issues; he couldn’t talk, and his family didn’t know how to deal with him. After four years in foster care, he began joining in the conversation, he excelled and did well.

Being in the foster program helped him get back on track and returned home to his family.”

“In our program, we’ve seen our children finish high school and go on to college or take a job. Four parents have even adopted their foster child,” Hill added. “If a foster family chooses to adopt, the adoption is free.”

While in foster care, Department of Social Services has guardianship of the child; the parents do not relinquish their rights. Once those rights are terminated, the foster child is already available for adoption. Not everyone who fosters wants to adopt.

But in some cases, the family chooses to do so, and CTS Health gives the family

From Page 7A Forsyth, and Gilford Counties.

Statistically, abuse and neglect have decreased according to the numbers, but those numbers may not be accurate due to COVID-19. “When children aren’t attending school or aftercare regularly, professionals who know the signs of abuse might not have the opportunity to see and report what might otherwise be recognized in the normal school or aftercare setting,” Hill said.

Foster Care is a temporary way of providing a family life for children who cannot live with their own parents until they can be reunified with their family or guardian, or another suitable permanent living arrangement is made.

The average length of stay for out-of-home placement is 3-6 months.

If a child has been abused or neglected, exhibits maladaptive behaviors, engages in truancy, or needs a safe, structured, and caring environment, foster care is a viable option.

“People think foster care is only for families who own their own home, but that isn’t the case. They can rent. Anyone can be a foster parent, married couples, single individuals, anyone 26-years old to 80-years old can be a foster parent. Even single men can be foster parents. We need men to be a positive role models for a child. Engaged couples, even those in same-

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

’Til Beth Do Us Part opens March 26

By Jim Champion Ken and Liz Pflieger, Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s Corporate Sponsor, are pleased to announce the performances of ’Til Beth Do Us Part on Friday, March 26 - 27, at 7:30 and April 2 - 3 at 7:30 pm, with matinees on Sundays, March 28 and April 4 at 3 pm.

As of this March 13, KMLT has 120 seats available for each performance.

Additional capacity may be available if NC has a change when the current executive order ends. Please look for further updates from KMLT. Priority is given to season members and they are able to make a reservation to attend a performance for our plays. All others may purchase tickets at the box office. KMLT will have 30 tickets per performance for purchase at the Box Office on a first come first served basis. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time are subject to release for purchase by others seeking tickets.

THE STORY: In this side-splitting comic romp about marriage, career driven Suzannah Hayden

the support they need to go through that process.

Helping educate the community about foster care is key to increasing foster homes in the area. “Often a family will agree to foster a child, or several siblings. I’ve seen church communities work with those foster parents to support them emotionally.”

Hill said, “We can provide yard signs, flyers, and speak to church groups. If people want to help put together ‘Duffels for Dignity’ or put up an Angel Tree, those are needs we have also. Not every child in foster care has been abused. Sometimes the parent(s) lose their jobs and just cannot provide for their child, so foster care is there for them until they get back on track,” Hill said.

If you would like to promote foster care locally, reach out to Julie Hill, Licensing Supervisor, CTSHealth, NC, 1528 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 or call 704.864.1477 ext.102.

Their crisis line is 1-888-6701477. For more information visit: https://ctshealth.org/ foster-care/

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(Sara Corbin) needs a lot more help on the home front than she’s getting from her husband, Gibby (Chad Spurling.) Lately, nurturing his marriage of twenty-seven years hasn’t been the highest priority for Gibby, but pretty soon he’ll wish it had been.

Enter Beth Bailey (Mary Grace Keller), Suzannah’s new assistant, a gregarious, highly motivated daughter of the South. To Suzannah’s delight, Beth explodes into the Hayden household and whips it into an organized, well-run machine. This could not have happened at a better time for Suzannah, since her boss, Celia Carmichael (Jackie Sibley-Newton), the C.E.O. of Carmichael’s Chocolates, is flying in soon for an important make-or-break business

dinner.

Gibby grows increasingly wary as Beth insinuates herself into more and more aspects of their lives.

In no time, she exceeds her duties as a household assistant and interjects herself into Suzannah’s career. As Suzannah’s dependence on Beth grows and Gibby’s dislike of the woman deepens, Suzannah gives Beth carte blanche to change anything in the household that will make it run more efficiently.

And the change Beth makes is convincing Suzannah that Gibby must go! When he realizes it’s Suzannah’s career Beth is really after, a determined Gibby sets out to save his marriage aided

by Suzannah’s best friend, Margo (Leslie Brown), a wisecracking and self-deprecating divorcee and her ex-husband, Hank (Greg Dixon), who is in the midst of his own mid-life crisis.

Their effort to stop Beth at any cost sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry just as Suzannah’s boss arrives for that all-important dinner. Whether you’re married, single, rethinking your divorce or currently being

controlled by someone up to no good, you’re sure to enjoy this family-friendly, laugh-out-loud Jones/Hope/ Wooten comedy!

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer based, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Performance Center and the Liberty Mountain Garden.

It is a funded affiliate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and is supported in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.

Season members may make reservations by calling the theater at 704-730-9408 and leaving a message or send a request to us at tickets@kmlt.org.

Due to the limited audience capacity allowed under the North Carolina Covid19 Plan, the protocols listed below are being followed.

KMLT will maintain stringent health and safety protocols.

For more detailed information, please visit www. kmlt.org or the Kings Mountain Little Theatre Facebook page.

John McGill named a Main Street Champion of 2020 34 North Carolina Main Street Champions were recognized virtually for their commitment to downtown revitalization and strong communities during a virtual recognition ceremony on March 11.

Kings Mountain’s John McGill was recognized for renovating 133 W. Mountain Street last year and the building is now being used as one of Kings Mountain’s newest restaurants. Thirty-eight Main Street Champions received honors for contributions to their Main Street programs and downtown districts last year. Including the 2020 honorees, 804 Champions have been recognized since 2000.

“There are three keys to economic development success: public-private partnerships that share in the effort and jointly celebrate the successes of projects; economic development strategies that leverage local assets for authentic enhancements and improvements; and local champions that are leading the effort every step of the way,” said Kenny Flowers, Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development at the North Carolina Depart-

John McGill, left, received recognition as a Main Street Champion in 2020.

Photo by Christy Conner ment of Commerce. “The Main Street program throughout the state, is the epitome of the implementation of these three key components of success.”

“N.C. Commerce and N.C. Main Street have been recognizing Main Street Champions for more than two decades. We know that the success of downtown districts is because of the people behind the effort, and each year,

we recognize the visionary individuals that have a strong sense of commitment to their community. They develop projects that improve quality of life, grow cultural and recreational development, renovate historic properties and spur investment and create jobs and businesses,” said Liz Parham, director of the N.C. Main Street and Rural Planning Center.

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KM running back Rashaard Brooks seems to be signaling to Huskies’ Quentayvious Murray that his destination is the end zone in Friday’s game at Gamble Stadium

Jake Lloyd blocks a Huss punt to set up Kings Mountain’s first touchdown in 35-0 victory over the Huskies Friday.

THE DEFENSE RESTS? THINK AGAIN! Mountaineers demolish Huss 35-0 in homecoming With several outstanding returners aboard like major college commits Dameon Wilson and Javari Rice-Wilson, Kings Mountain High coaches and fans knew the Mountaineers would be strong on defense this season.

But, perhaps no one except the players and coaches knew that they could turn in the dominating performance they did against the Hunter Huss Huskies Friday night at Gamble Stadium.

Limiting the Huskies to just six first downs – of which two were on KM penalties – minus four yards rushing and just 43 passing, the Mountaineers completely outclassed their Gastonia opponents 35-0 in a homecoming game current KMHS players and students will remember each time they have a class reunion.

From an offense that accumulated 269 yards overall to a defense that came up with three interceptions and two safeties, the Mountaineers scored in all four quarters. The Huskies offered only one serious scoring threat which ended on a pass interception at the one by KM senior Titus Phillips.

“It was a great game,” said Coach Greg Lloyd.

“We got off to a great start and played with a lot of intensity from the opening kickoff. I was pleased with all three phases of the game.”

After Huss won the toss and deferred to the second half, the Mountaineers

made it as far as the Huss 49 before having to punt.

But, the defense quickly gave a glimpse of what was to come by holding the Huskies to minus three yards on their first possession.

Punting from their own 13, the Huskies’ kick was partially blocked by KM’s Jake Lloyd and KM took over at the Huss 25. After Jaylen Mims and Rashaard Brooks ran for eight and 16 yards, respectively, senior quarterback Ethan Reid scored from the one and Jaden Ellis kicked the extra point and the rout was on.

From that point on, the Huskies had very little success moving the ball, except for a brief time late in the first quarter when Titus Phillips picked off a pass at the KM one yard line.

After KM’s initial score, the defense got a big sack from Derek Wilson to force a fourth and 18 at the Huss seven. Five plays after the Huss punt quarterback Ethan Reid hit end Marcus Odums with a 19-yard touchdown pass and a 14-0 lead.

“The first quarter was big for us,” Lloyd noted.

“Getting a score after a blocked punt set the tone. I was pleased with all three phases of the game. It was a great effort.”

Down 14-0, Huss got its first two first downs on back-to-back 15 yard penalties against KM which put them on the KM 36. A 19-yard reception by Noah Lowery put them on the KM 20, but a sack by AJ See HUSS, Page 2B

KM’s Jaylen Mims turns the corner on the Hunter Huss defense in Friday’s game at Gamble Stadium.

Mountaineers at Ashbrook Friday, North Gaston here next Tuesday Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers go after their third straight victory Friday night when they travel to Gastonia to face an improved Ashbrook Green Wave.

The Wave is 1-1 in the Big South Conference with a victory over Forestview and a loss to one of the pre-season favorites, Crest. They are 1-2 overall with their non-conference loss coming against Berry Academy of Charlotte.

The Green Wave has a new head coach who has in-

stalled a spread offense and they look to have a much better season that they’ve had the past few years.

“They’ve moved to a spread offense and they’ve been improving steadily through the first three games,” noted Mountaineer head coach Greg Lloyd.

“They have a running back that runs hard and they’re in a 4-2-5 defense."

“They don’t blitz a lot but they are pretty big and force a lot of turnovers,” Lloyd noted. “Their score against

Crest is sort of misleading.

Crest is really good but Ashbrook played well against them.”

Several veterans like quarterback Chandler Meeks, who is a good runner and passer, have Ashbrook fans hoping to turn their fortunes around. With this being their homecoming game, there will be a limited number of tickets for Kings Mountain fans.

“Ashbrook throws the ball a good bit,” Lloyd noted.

“They are a spread team in

the shotgun and trying to improve every game. They had their best game last week against Forestview (a 9-7 win) so we have to be ready to play.”

This will be the first of three games over an eightday period for the Mountaineers, who play at home Tuesday in a makeup game with North Gaston and the following Saturday at Shelby for a non-conference game.

The Shelby game will begin at 7:30. All other games are at 7 p.m.

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Late TD lifts JV Mountaineers over Burns Quarterback Lamont Littlejohn scored on a sneak with 3:49 left in the fourth quarter to lift Kings Mountain High’s JVs to a 12-8 victory over Burns in their 2021 opener Thursday night at Gamble Stadium.

The winning drive began with 28.8 seconds left in the third period after Burns punted to KM’s 24 yard line.

The Mountaineers’ sophomore running back Caleb Holland, who finished with 209 yards rushing on 20 carries, got the winning drive going with a 13-yard burst.

Holland and Micah Ward shouldered the rushing load during the winning drive with Holland producing 37 yards and Ward 19.

A big play came with KM facing a third and 21 at the 49 when Burns was whistled for pass interference. That gave the Mountaineers a first down on the Burns 36, and the Mountaineers were awarded another 15 yards on an unsportsmanlike penalty call against the Bulldog sidelines.

That put KM at the Burns 21 with 5:25 remaining. Two carries by Ward for six yards and a 14-yard burst by Holland put KM within inches of the goal line from which point Littlejohn snuck it in for the winning score.

The KM defense rose to the occasion, forcing three straight incomplete passes to regain control of the ball with 2:06 left. From there, Holland burst 13 yards for a first down at the Burns 27.

Ward picked up four and Holland seven for another first down at the 16 with just over a minute remaining. With Burns having used all of its timeouts, Littlejohn took a knee twice to end the game.

The Mountaineers had taken a 6-0 lead in the second quarter on a six-yard run by Holland and that score stood until after halftime.

The Mountaineers’ offense had some problems holding onto the ball, and Burns scored its only TD when a KM pitch that took one

Caleb Holland (3) is off and running for some of his 209 yards in JV win over Burns last week. bounce was caught on the run

by Jeremiah Norris who raced 67 yards for a touchdown.

A pass from Ben Mauney to Kamari Smart for a two-point

had an outstanding game on defense along with JaQualyn Sanders, Curtis Simpson, Andre Willis, Javier Teshawn-Currie and others.

The Mountaineers will hit the road Wednesday for a 7:30 game at South Point.

They return home March 17 at 6:30 against Shelby.

Lackey, Shuffler tie, Beaver wins in golf

Peeler aces #5 at Woodbridge

conversion left the Bulldogs on top until the Mountaineers mounted their winning drive.

Javion Smith aided the KM running game and also

Keith Lackey and Doug Shuffler each shot 74 to tie for low gross in Thursday’s Cleveland County Men’s Golf Association match at Kings Mountain Country Club.

Benny Grigg (77-14) and Marion Merida (76-16) tied

at 63 for low net. Merida won with a par four on the first playoff hole (#15).

Grigg sank the longest putt on 18.

Tony Beaver shot a 71 to take low gross Thursday at Woodbridge. Tom Addis (7411) was low net with a 63.

Don Peeler scored his first hole in one during a Cleveland County Senior Men’s golf match last week at Woodbridge.

He used an 8 iron on the 105 yard hole. The shot was witnessed by Alan Hall and John Wortman.

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marched as far as the Huss 12 but had to settle for a 29-yard field goal from Ellis to run the score to 26-0.

Early in the fourth quarter the Mountaineers took over at their 39 following a Huss punt. Brooks covered the distance in six carries, scoring from eight yards out for a 33-0 lead.

With Huss backed up to its own three facing second and 12, the Mountaineer defense forced another fumble by the Huss QB and Xavier Johnson covered it for a safety to end the scoring.

Obviously, Coach Lloyd was pleased with his team’s overall performance against a Huss team that is always a contender for the BSC championship.

“We were happy with our defense,” he said.

“Coach Wilson and the defensive coaches did a great job. Our offensive line looked better. They’ve

really gotten better and we hope to get better every Friday.

“Javari Wilson had someone roll into his leg in the fourth quarter and that concerned us,” he noted.

“I was worried for a while but he’s in good shape and ready to go. I was really proud of his effort as well as the whole defense. Javari had five sacks. Isaiah Eskridge did a good job at right tackle in his first start.

“I thought Logan Patrick at safety did a great job for us. He was all over the field hustling. And Titus Phillips’ interception at the one was big. He got it out to the 30. We got penalized but still drove it to their 30, so that was big.”

Lloyd said he was also pleased with his running combo of Brooks and Mims, who kept the clock running.

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KM’s Nasean Robinson (4) on Burns QB Ben Mauney in last week’s JV game at Gamble Stadium.

Richardson followed by Phillips’ interception at the one basically stopped what little offense the Huskies could muster.

KM was able to drive the ball to the Huss 23 before losing it on downs, but on the Huskies’ first play from scrimmage Logan Patrick intercepted a pass.

A 21-yard run by Mims put the Mountaineers on the Huss 15, from which point Reid rolled right but threw back to his left to a wide-open Rashaard Brooks for a 21-0 lead.

That score stood until halftime, but it didn’t take long for the KM defense to score again when Javari Rice-Wilson sacked the Huss QB in the end zone for a safety and a 23-0 lead.

After the free kick, KM

KM golfers lose opener KM’s Zavion Smith (2) closes in on Burns Javen Lineberger.

Kings Mountain High’s golfers fell to Crest 344348 in their opening match Monday at River Bend.

Cooper Putnam led KM with a 75. Baylor Benton shot 83, Caleb Marr 92 and Cade Leigh 98.

KM will host North Gaston March 22 at Kings Mountain Country Club.

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Post Game KMHS vs. HUSS YARDSTICK

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FIRST QUARTER 7:24 – KM – Ethan Reid, 1 run (Jaden Ellis kick). 25yd., 3-play drive following blocked punt by Jake Lloyd, 8-yard run by Jaylen Mims and 16-yard run by Rashaard Brooks.

4:32 – KM - Orlando Odums, 19-yard pass from Reid (Ellis kick). 36-yd. drive, 5 plays. Brooks 2-12 rushing, Reid 1-5 rushing.

SECOND QUARTER 4:47 – Brooks, 15 pass from Reid (Ellis kick). 36-yd., 4 play drive after Logan Patrick interception and return and a 21-yard run by Mims.

THIRD QUARTER 10:26 – KM – Safety, Javari Rice-Wilson tackled Huss QB in end zone.

6:10 – KM - Ellis 29FG. 65-yard drive. Key play Odums’ 37-yard pass reception.

FOURTH QUARTER 6:39 – KM – Brooks 8 run (Ellis kick). 61-yd. drive, five plays. Brooks 6-39 rushing.

2:44 – KM – Safety, Xavier Johnson tackled Huss player in end zone.

KM RUSHING – Brooks 17-100, Reid 8-15, Mims 10-44, Black 3-6, Holland 3-5.

KM RECEIVING – Odums 3-62, Phillips 2-22, Brooks 1-15.

INTERCEPTIONS – Robert Lipscomb, Titus Phillips, Logan Patrick.

FUMBLE RECOVERY - Ty Ledbetter.

CAUSED FUMBLE – Javari Rice-Wilson.

Blocked punt – Jake Lloyd.

NOTE – All Huss first downs were in the first half and two of them were on KM penalties.

Kings Mountain High senior volleyball standout Kyann Crocker signed a letter of intent last week with Winston-Salem State University. She is pictured front row, left right, with her grandmother Patricia Craig, mother Latrisha Jeter and grandmother Gayla Crocker. Back row, left to right, athletic director Matt Bridges, principal Julie Rikard, club coach Lewis Williamson, stepfather Reginal Jeter, father Sidney Crocker and KMHS coaches Lindsay Ellis and Heather Pasour.

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KM softball drops opener Kings Mountain High’s women’s softball team was defeated 12-6 on opening night Monday by Stuart Cramer.

The Lady Mountaineers were led at the plate by Austyn Dixon, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI. Jenna Ramsey was 3-for-4 with one RBI and Alayna Patrick went 3-for=4.

The Lady Mountaineers pounded out 12 hits.

Kali Weaver got the start

in the circle for KM. She gave up nine hits and struck out five.

Andrea Weaver took over in the fifth inning, surrendering three hits while striking out two.

Kings Mountain travels to North Gaston Wednesday night and returns home Monday for a 6 p.m. game with Hunter Huss and a Wednesday game with Ashbrook.

Lady Mountaineers encourage their teammates in Monday’s home opener against Cramer. Photos by Gary Smart

Alayna Patrick scores for the Lady Mountaineers in Monday’s game with Stuart Cramer at Lancaster Field.

KM’S Monica Head guns down a Cramer runner in opening season softball game Monday night.

Mountain Street Pharmacy holds second vaccine clinic

By Loretta Cozart Mountain Street Pharmacy, working in conjunction with the Cleveland County Public Health Center, held a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic on Friday, March 12, hosted by Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain.

“I am pleased to say that we distributed all 300 vaccines,” said Pharmacist Allan Propst, BS R.PH. “I thank everyone involved including Cleveland County Health Department, Gardner Webb’s Hunt School of Nursing, Central United Methodist Church for hosting and many of its members for volunteering, Kings Mountain Rescue Squad, and the staff at Mountain Street Pharmacy.”

“I’d like to thank again DeShay Oliver, Deputy Health Director of Cleveland County Public Health Department for allowing Mountain Street Pharmacy to administer these COVID vaccines,” Propst said. “I also want to thank Health Department Director of Pharmacy, Dr. Chris Breese, Pharm.D. for all his help.”

“We are so grateful to Dr. Tracy Arnold, DNP, RN, Dean of Gardner Webb’s Hunt School of Nursing, along with Dr. Sarah Tate, DNP, RN, Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Clinical Coordinator who provided the three nursing students for the clinic.

Student nurses from their program were Zebib Zera, Caitlin Hunt, and Kiersten Laney.”

“Of great help to us were Lila Johnson and Abilia Peeler, who normally work at the health department from the state entering all the information into the NCCVMS. Their help was cru-

cial because it helped get this data entered quickly,” Propst said.

“Helping them enter the data were Deborah Gwyn and Caitlin Queen.”

Most of the data was entered that day.

C e n tral United Methodist Church, Allan and Tricia Propst working at the COVIDPhilip Bracket gets his COVID-19 shot.

Minister Photos by Loretta Cozart 19 vaccine clinic at Central United Methodist Rev. Bruce Church on Friday.

Cindy Parker gets immunized as Pressley G w y n , Anderson completes vaccination. along with Mark Woodall, Pharmacists Lowrance, Sarah Parker, 17 church members volunteered in various roles. RNs Allan Propst, Jeff Nunnery, and Karen Tate,” Propst Mary Lou Ware, Audrey Carson Koone, Jacob and said. “They have been Brooks, and Susan Hluch Heather Wallace, with the working non-stop behind worked throughout the assistance of Angel Queen. the scenes for a month to Propst also thanks get appointments set and day drawing the vaccines.

Check-in and temperature Tabitha Thomas from Pat- handle all the paperwork. staff included Tricia Propst, rick Senior Center for tak- They are the unsung heLinda Childers, and Drew ing calls and scheduling roes because they have screenings. Additionally, been working constantly to White.

Church facility setup he thanks Kings Mountain make these clinics possiwas handled by Joe Pat- Rescue Squad Captain John ble. I am truly grateful and terson and Barry Brogdon. Harris for allowing Lindsay appreciative of our entire Those vaccinated received “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine” stickers or pins.

Jim Larson handled var- Ballard and Shannon Bell team effort.” ious jobs. Debbie Green to be on-site the entire day.

Those vaccinated Friand Barry Brogdon handled intake and confirmed info day will return to Central provided prior to immuni- United Methodist Church zation. Gene and Melissa on April 16, at the same Bragg assisted with the appointment time, for their second vaccine. Propst asks questionnaires.

Community volunteers them to bring the immunifrom The Walt Disney zation card they were given Company included Jim Lar- after their first vaccine, so son, Wayne Hawkins, and it can be completed after Barbara Justice. Tim Miller receiving their second shot.

“I especially want to and Gibb Brazzell helped with parking. Other church thank my staff of Mounvolunteers included Jeff tain Street Pharmacy for all their help during our Dixon and Carol Brazzell.

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Gateway Trail 5K/10M a success

By Loretta Cozart The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K race had 120 entrants, with 34 participating in the 10Miler.

“Everything went well, the weather was perfect,” said Shirley Brutko. “We took the run opportunity to thank the KMPD at the same time for all they do for the trail.”

The event was held Saturday, March 13 from 9 am

– 12 pm. Due to COVID19, the runners were given a chip in their credentials, so equipment clocked when they started and ended the race. The 10Miler could be run anytime between Feb. 27 and March 12 and was held on the honor system.

Trophies for winners will be picked up at the Kings Mountain Art Center this coming week, winners are posted on-line at finishwelltiming.com.

Scenes from the Gateway Trail 5K and 10Miler races. See winners on page 8B. Photos by Starr and Neil Dowell

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding the trash transfer station currently in operation at the Public Works Facility. The hearing will take place at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Please practice social distancing while attending the meeting and wear a face covering while inside City Hall. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream.

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LEGAL NOTICE KINGS MOUNTAIN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday March 30, 2021 6:00pm Notice is hereby given that the Kings Mountain City Council will hold a Public Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday March 30, 2021 at 6:00pm at CITY HALL in the City Council Chambers, located at 101 W Gold St Kings Mountain, NC. The meeting will hear the following cases: CASE NO. Z-14-1-21 Requested Rezoning of Parcel #’s 11081 (28.63 acres), 55635 (5.46 acres), 11082 (18.31 acres), 72747 (1.11 acres), 13810 (1.27 acres), and 62514 (2.17 acres) located on Kings Mountain Boulevard, Crocker Rd., and North of Margrace Rd., from R-10 to CD-R6-PUD. R.D. Harrell Company has requested to rezone parcel #’s 11081 (28.63 acres), 55635 (5.46 acres), 11082 (18.31 acres), 72747 (1.11 acres), 13810 (1.27 acres), and 62514 (2.17 acres) located on Kings Mountain Boulevard, Crocker Rd., and North of Margrace Rd., from R-10 to CDR6-PUD. The developer proposed to build a total of 730 homes in three (3) phases.

The meeting will be open to the public for those wishing to attend. Social distancing and face masks required during Public Meetings and Public Hearings.

For further information please call the Planning and Zoning office at 704-734-4595.

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Having qualified on 9th day of March, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of MARY ANN WEBBER ELMORE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Christine Webber, Executrix on or before the 17th day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 23rd day of February, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of HENRY EUGENE WRAY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Tammy Wray Branton, Executrix on or before the 3rd day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of March, 2021.

This the 3rd day of March, 2021.

Christine Webber, Executrix Estate of: Mary Ann Webber Elmore 2633 Cider Ridge Road Dallas, N.C. 28034

Tammy Wray Branton, Executrix Estate of: Henry Eugene Wray 1213 Mount Sinai Church Road Shelby, N.C. 28152

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Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

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

References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County.

Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448 CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174.

J & M LAWNCARE SERVICE. Shelby area, mowing, edging, trimming & blowing. Free estimates, insured. (704) 974-9981 TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the first 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194, www.linkedin.com /in /trudie - under wood - a3 4 5 013a , email: awhtaxes@gmail.com (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

ALL LIKE NEW! 2 ceiling fans, paid $250 each, asking $125 each. 2 large vertical shades, 70” tall X 75” wide, paid $1100, asking $600, and 75” tall X 104” wide, paid $2200, asking $1000. (704) 418-6116

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

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

References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

WANTED OLD JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Non Running.

Wanted for yard art only. (704) 472-7800

1992 FORD F-150 XLT, high mileage, good work truck, REDUCED PRICE: $1,790.

Two recliners, $45 each. FREE FIREWOOD Oak/Pine. 828289-1817.

1998 4-CYLINDER RANGER CRATE MOTOR, $600. 2001 Mustang V6-3.8 motor and transmission, 22k miles, $800 both. Set of 235/70/16 Continental tires, brand new, $200.

2019 Ford F-150 Grills, $100 each. Set of Aluminum Wheels, ‘19 F-150 take-off, $300. Intakes for Ford F-150 and Mustangs 5.0 engine, $50 each.

828-287-3820.

RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-3058169, 828-453-8113.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE. Fri. March 19th and Sat. March 20th, 8AM-Until. Items for sale: Cherry Buffet, Dinning Room Furniture, Antique Oak Bedroom Furniture,Twin beds, Sofas, Chairs, Handmade Quilts, California Ivy Dishes, Jewelry, Books, Organ, Wood/Coal Heater, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer, Amish Heater, Yard Tools, Push Mowers, Grandfather Clock and more. 2638 S. Post Road., Shelby, NC 28152

ANTIQUES UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm.

985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828382-0075.

FOR SALE 12 ROLLS TOILET PAPER. Great Deal! Only $4.49. Call 828-287-3272.

THREE BURIAL PLOTS. Easy accessible, for sale at Cleveland Memorial Park, 1225 College Ave, Boiling Springs. NC $2000. Will pay transfer fee.

(704) 480-5595

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166.

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

2 ADULT BICYCLES. Men’s 26” GT-Timberline, 21 speed.

Women’s - 26” Fuji-Saratoga, 7 speed. $350.00 for both. 704418-0372.

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

Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828245-5895.

S&B COLD AIR INTAKE and 3 inch MBRP Cat back Exhaust-2016 and up V-6 Colorado. $300.00 for both. 704473-4567.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

PIANO FOR SALE. Kimball console piano with bench, good condition, Ideal for students. $150. (704) 600-7865

DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272.

ITEMS FOR SALE. Combination TV stand and Bookcase-$25.00, Grandfather clock-$25.00, 2 piece desk with chair-$30.00, Outdoor Patio Set (table, 4 chairs with cushions)-$60.00, Kitchen table (3ft. x 6.5ft)-$60.00, Quilts, Nick-Nacks, 2 small stereos w/ speakers-$15 each, and lots of other items. 704-477-5460.

ANTIQUE DRESSING TABLE w/attached mirror, perfect condition. Dwayer 7-drawer dresser, large mirror ornate w/ cubby holes, perfect condition, $300 both. 828-447-3860.

WALL MOUNT GAS HEATER. Wheel horse mover (very nice), 5x10 trailer, ladies Rolex watch, galvanized tin, never used.

Chesnee, SC, (601) 740-0837 LIKE NEW COUCH WITH 2 RECLINERS. $250 (704) 4192008 PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint.

Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

WINCHESTER BLACK TALON 357 Magazine Shells, $200; 410 Upper for AR-15 with 11-Round Magazine, $400. (828) 429-6763

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading excavation and hauling needs!

(704) 600-5438 deskin832@ yahoo.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our New Merchandise, tins, glassware, dishes & Easter items and big first of year sales. 704-312-6410.

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

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

IN SEARCH OF REASONABLE PRICED STUMP REMOVER. I have a couple that needs to be removed. Call Bernie, 828-755-8001.

COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864542-4562.

HUSQVARNA 46” ZERO TURN MOWER Good Condition $700. Craftsman Mower 42” with Bagger (Fair Condition) $300. Call (803) 222-3348 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS. $5 cross stitch ornaments to inspire during these hard times—-Covid-19. Christmas designs, favorites of yours, personalizing—in your favorite colors. (828) 287-3412 teddybear93_890@yahoo.com

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

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

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

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 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 ONE CRYPT FOR SALE. Located at Rose Hill in the Garden. Unit 1, Crypt 16. Call for other details. 336-580-1866.

FOOD GRADE WATER TOTES. Burning barrels, solid top plastic 55 gallon, 15 gallon jugs, totes for dog or goat houses. Jeff (828) 327-4782 DARK BROWN LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE. Like new.

Must sell. Best offer. (980) 4040328

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists.

(919) 314-7579 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742.

WANT TO BUY OLD RIFLES Lever action Winchester and Marlin rifles. Call 801-6020763.

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

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

(828) 577-4197 WE BUY Cars, Trucks, Vans.

Running or not. Lost titles or have titles. We take over payments. 704-524-3387.

1/2 TO 1 ACRE LAND. I’m looking to buy 1/2 to 1 acre of land north of the new 74 Bypass in Cleveland County. Text: (980) 295-8339 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you.

We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

FARM & GARDEN GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704692-4079.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

HAY FOR SALE Round bales.

First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems.

Stored indoors. $45.00. Cow hay stored outdoors-$25.00/ roll. 704-284-0600.

ONE ROW COLE PLANTER ON Gill Frame. $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch $200. 1999 Taurus Wagon $1450. Call anytime (704) 482-6010 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50. Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry. 704-477-8623 FESCUE SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES. Clean small square bales of Fescue hay for sale. $4/bale, Barn kept, Great shape, Very clean tight bales. (704) 472-5040 doughobson01@yahoo.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

FREE FIREWOOD! I have two downed trees in my yard. Need cut-up and hauled away. You keep the wood. 828-382-0149.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands.

God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843670-9727.

MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801602-0763.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

AKC FRENCH BULLDOGS AVAILABLE! FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE BLUE WITH BLUE EYES FULL AKC ! INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS, EXACTLY WHAT A FRENCHIE SHOULD LOOK LIKE. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PUPPY; SHE CAN’T WAIT TO COME HOME TO HER NEW FAMILY! $1600. JASONCHAFFEE29@YAHOO.COM BOER GOATS FOR SALE. 828-289-0436.

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

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Operation Sleigh Ride continues The week of March 8, Operation Sleigh Ride arrested Ashley Tristan Lewis, 30, of 136 Fielding Road in Shelby. Lewis was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, $20,000 secured bond.

On March 15, Christian Zachary Smith of 119 Megan Court, Mount Holly was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling, PWISD Heroin and PWISD Methamphetamine. $10,000 Unsecured Bond.

LEWIS

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Gaston Co. Police make arrest Gaston Co. Police Department have identified a third suspect in the double homicide that occurred on Mon., Feb. 22.

JOHNSON The US Marshall Service Taskforce and Gaston Co. Police Department arrested Darrick Lamer Johnson, 20, of 3048 Matthews Drive in Gastonia on March 8. Johnson is charged with two counts of

1st degree murder and 3 counts of attempted 1st degree murder.

Johnson was taken into custody through a joint operation with the US Marshall Service Taskforce and the Gaston Co. Police Department. Johnson is currently incarcerated in the Gaston Co. Jail on a hold awaiting his first appearance in court.

Warrants remain outstanding on Jordan Cameron Moses. The warrants are for two counts of 1st degree murder and 1 count of attempted 1st degree murder.

Moses is considered armed and

dangerous.

The Gaston Co. Police encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective M. Rheinson at 704866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000. Information leading to the identification, arrest and/or prosecution of others involved in this incident can result in up to a $1,000 reward.

This is an on-going and evolving investigation. Due to the nature of this investigation, no further information can be released at this time.

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

1998 FORD ESCORT FOR SALE. Good cheap transportation with high mileage, new battery. Very dependable, $1500. 864-316-2348.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

BIG HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Lawndale, NC. $1,250.

House with bonus rooms 704538-7661.

RELAX AT THE LAKE. 4BR, 3 bath house. Central H&A. $1,500 month plus deposit.

For more information call 704600-6436, 864-805-0035.

2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

VACATIONS NEO MASTIFF XXL BULLY CROSS. 3 females, 1 male.

UTD on shots, wormer. 8 wks, $600. Call or text 704-6005388

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

Serious inquiries only. $1000 deposit required. (704) 4186353 pennycandycampers@ yahoo.com

CLASSIFIED ADS GET GOOD RESULTS!

CARS & TRUCKS 1991 CHEVROLET Silverado.

200K mi. New exhaust, tires, brakes, AC, radiator, battery, hoses, belts and paint. $3000 (704) 915-7795 1995 CADILLAC LIMO. Needs a little work, 90k miles, $850.

828-429-9831.

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 105,000 miles, all the buttons, services every 3000 miles. Retired lady owned. $9400 (704) 482-5465

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedroom, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities.

Open summer 2021. 704-7184731.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 6359831

HOUSE IN COUNTRY. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, private back yard, W/D hookup Sec Dep & Ref required. 704-538-7661. Ellenboro, NC 28040 4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. Make offer.

704-473-9167.

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

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

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

FOR RENT REAL ESTATE

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4827723

CLEVELAND COUNTY 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. Totally remodeled, on private lot in Kings Mountain No pets. References required. 704-418-3790

ICC AREA, VERY SMALL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and power. $425 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MARCH 30, 2021 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina in Council Chambers during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

The proposed amendment to the City of Kings Mountain Zoning Ordinance is as follows: “Section 4.25 Building Setbacks adjacent property to Catawba Indian Nation Trust Property” 1. There shall be no required setbacks when any buildings or structures located in the City ETJ are physically connected to Catawba Indian Nation Trust property (Cleveland County Parcel # 11659).

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Please practice social distancing while attending the meeting and wear a face covering while inside City Hall. Seating will be limited in Council Chambers; however, additional seating will be provided in the lobby of City Hall with access to the live stream.

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Gateway Trail 5K/10M winners KingsMountain Mountain Gateway Kings Gateway Trail 5KTrail

Kings Mountain Gateway Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Virtual 10K Mile

5K

Overall Male Runner Place Bib # Name

Overall Male Runner Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

226 240 245

Time

JOSHUA KOZIOL JACOB MULLEN CALEB OVERMAN

Female 30 - 39 Type

City

00:18:46.42 Runner Rock Hill 00:20:24.95 Runner Stanley 00:20:34.50 Runner Kings Mountain

Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

258 263 254

Overall Female Runner Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

202 227 241

Time

SHELBY GURLEY MYA KOZIOL TAYLOR NIBLACK

00:22:59.08 Runner 00:23:57.44 Runner 00:25:05.12 Runner

1 2 3

234 217 214

Time

STEVE MCCLURE MARTIN A. INMAN BERNHARD HEULMANNS

City

Marion Rock Hill Shelby

Type

00:21:17.68 Runner 00:21:18.03 Runner 00:22:07.03 Runner

1 2 3

267 140 269

Time

ANGELA TOWN ANGELA FRIEDMAN JESSICA WILLEY

Lincolnton Gastonia Clover

Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

259 242 124

Type

00:26:12.19 Runner 00:26:57.04 Runner 00:26:57.25 Runner

1 2 3

125 256 300

Time

HUNTER CRUISE JALEN ROBERTS TYLER MILLENOVICH

City

Gastonia Shelby Charlotte

City

00:21:48.29 Runner Kings Mountain 00:23:16.10 Runner Kings Mountain 00:24:51.33 Runner Kings Mountain

1 2 3

201 113 122

Time

STELLA FRIEDMAN AUTUMN BRADLEY BROOKE CLARK

Type

City

00:26:28.40 Runner Shelby 00:31:30.21 Runner Gastonia 00:34:06.71 Runner Kings Mountain

1 2

104 279

Time

BRIAN ASHWORTH WESLEY CHILDERS

1 2 3

225 136 257

1 2 3

220 137 237

City

00:32:03.79 Runner Kings Mountain 00:33:23.08 Runner Kings Mountain

1 2 3

265 251 262

Time

SARAH SNODGRASS BETH QUALLS MADISON SHUBERT

City

City

Rock Hill Dallas Gastonia

Type

00:23:09.43 Runner 00:23:24.50 Runner 00:23:34.16 Runner

City

Gastonia Mocksville Shelby

1 2 3

128 101 131

Time

JAN DEVINEY ROBERTA ALTMAN PENELOPE DILLON

Type

00:34:02.86 Runner 00:34:22.78 Runner 00:35:08.86 Runner

1 2 3

272 249 115

TIM YATES ROBERT PETERSON DAVID BRIDGES

1 2 3

248 135 105

WILLIAM PAULDING RYAN ELKINS DREW BAKER

City

Charlotte Blacksburg Shelby

252 273 264

LYNN RAMSEY MICHELE YODER WYNELLE SMITH

Time

CHRISTINA WHITE LIZ WADDELL JEN ALEXANDER

Type

01:39:09.47 Runner 01:40:28.81 Runner 01:43:18.79 Runner

City

Charlotte Lowell Shelby

Male Masters 40 and Over Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

25 5 22

Time

DANNY POSTELL TERRY CLARK MORGAN MISKELL

Type

City

01:30:07.65 Runner Bessemer City 01:31:25.78 Runner Shelby 01:32:04.88 Runner Shelby

Female Masters 40 and Over Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

3 12 31

Time

JENNY CARPER HEATHER HOLLAND DENISE TITSWORTH

Type

01:54:04.94 Runner 02:08:36.59 Runner 02:10:12.45 Runner

City

Gastonia Stanley Charlotte

Female 30 - 39 Place Bib # Name 33 30

Time

LINDA WILLIAMS CHRISTINE TILESTON

Type

01:51:11.74 Runner 01:58:29.36 Runner

City

Cherryville Dallas

Male 40 - 49 Place Bib # Name 1

9

Time

JASON HABEL

Type

City

02:11:16.26 Runner Kings Mountain

Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

20 23 7

Time

BILL MCCARTER REGGIE NORRIS CHRIS EASON

Type

01:33:11.24 Runner 01:45:48.57 Runner 01:58:10.12 Runner

City

Shelby Belmont Gastonia

Male 60 - 69 Type

City

00:26:59.47 Runner Mc Adenville 00:34:45.35 Runner Clover 00:35:28.71 Runner Clover

City

Place Bib # Name 1 2

102 233

ALLEN ASHWORTH BRANSON MASSEY

Time

Type

00:43:38.59 Runner 00:51:44.22 Runner

City

Shelby Gastonia

Type

City

00:26:15.00 Runner Charlotte 00:35:36.86 Runner Kings Mountain 00:39:36.68 Runner Shelby

BBB study find gift cards are popular tool for scammers Gift cards have become a multibillion-dollar industry, a gift that always fits and stands up to social distancing. Worldwide, consumers spent billions on gift cards last year. However, that total comes with an asterisk - it includes the gift cards on which scammers increasingly rely to extract payment from their victims.

An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds an increase in reports of scams involving gift cards, with hundreds of millions of dollars in losses over the last few years.

The study -- Gift Card Pay-

32 34 1

Place Bib # Name 1 2 3

24 10 11

ROBERT PETERSON JOHN HARRIS TIM HEPLER

Time

Type

City

01:36:49.03 Runner Blacksburg 01:39:10.19 Runner Gastonia 01:45:42.30 Runner Bessemer City

Male 70 and Over Type

00:27:56.48 Runner Charlotte 00:30:22.80 Runner Fallston 00:58:54.50 Runner Kings Mountain

Time

1 2 3

Female 60 - 69 1 2 3

City

Male 50 - 59 Type

00:23:42.18 Runner 00:25:36.77 Runner 00:25:41.14 Runner

Time

Type

01:21:39.58 Runner Gastonia 01:22:34.91 Runner Kings Mountain 01:30:00.11 Runner Belmont

Overall Female Runner

Male 60 - 69 Time

Time

MARTIN A. INMAN RYAN BUCKTON ROBERT RHYNE

City

Casar Gastonia Hickory

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14 2 27

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ment Scams: BBB Reveals Why Scammers Love Gift Cards -- looks at the scope of fraud involving gift cards as a payment method, the way various cards work, the scammers who exploit them, the efforts to combat the scams and the steps that the industry can take to further tackle this scourge. Read the full study here.

According to the study, payment by gift card is a common thread among many scams that have been the subject of previous BBB studies, including government impersonators, business email compromise frauds, tech support

frauds, romance scams, fake check scams, prize/sweepstakes scams, and online sales of nonexistent vehicles.

“If you’re asked to make payment via gift card for whatever reason, you almost certainly are dealing with a scam,” said Tom Bartholomy, BBB Charlotte president and CEO. “Gift cards don’t carry the same protections as credit or debit cards, so funds spent on gift cards are funds you cannot get back.”

Available data suggests that gift card payment scams are growing fast. The losses reported to BBB Scam Tracker for this payment type

nearly tripled between 2017 and 2020, with a median loss of $700 in 2020; consumers over 65 were more likely to lose money than younger consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that roughly one in four people who lost money to a scam not related to an online purchase paid with a gift card, with reported losses of $245 million since 2017 in complaints made directly to the FTC. Typically, when gift cards are requested as payment in scams, the scammer instructs the consumer to buy a gift card -- or several -- and

either read the numbers on the back over the phone or send a photo of the numbers on the back. If victims ask questions about why gift cards are being used for payment, scammers invent a plausible excuse, such as that the government has recently entered a contract with a gift card company to handle transactions. Commonly requested gift cards include eBay, Google Play, Target, iTunes, Amazon, and Steam, an online gaming company. The scammer might promise to reimburse the consumer later or may send a check in advance for the consumer to deposit. In reality, the funds do not materialize, or the check is invalid, and the consumer has lost the funds forever.

Gift cards cannot be tracked easily and do not carry the same legal protections as credit or debit cards, making them an attractive option for scammers. While the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) has extensive provisions governing telemarketing -- which prohibits the use of reloadable cards such as Green Dot cards -- it does not currently prohibit the use

of gift cards in telemarketing.

A multi-pronged fight against gift card scams aims to punish fraudsters who take advantage of gift cards and strengthen protections for consumers. Authorities have cracked down on scams that rely on gift card payments, including government impostor scams. Law enforcement has prosecuted so-called “money mules” who funnel the funds transferred via gift cards. State attorneys general have reached agreements with major retailers to make changes in their gift card policies aimed at stopping fraudulent purchases. In addition to telling consumers how to recognize and avoid gift card scams, the study provides numerous recommendations including: • The FTC should consider amending the Telemarketing Sales Rule to prohibit payment with gift cards • Limiting large dollar volume gift cards and how many can be purchased in one day • Prohibiting the ability to purchase gift cards with other gift cards

By JIM MILLER Editor

Technology That Can Help You Locate Things You Misplace Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any good devices that help seniors with tracking down misplaced items? My wife misplaces everything including her car keys, eyeglasses, cell phone, purse and more.

Always Searching Dear Always, There’s actually a wide variety of tracking devices that can help you and your wife find items that are commonly misplaced. Here are some top options to consider depending on how tech savvy you are.

Bluetooth Trackers If you or your wife uses a smartphone or tablet, you can easily track down lost or misplaced items like keys, a purse or wallet, remote control, smartphone, tablet or even a laptop with a Bluetooth tracker. While there are several different types of tracker products on the market today, the best is Tile (TheTileApp.com), which pairs with Apple and Android apps to help you locate missing items.

All you do is attach a small battery-powered Tile to the items you want to keep track of with an adhesive sticker, a key ring or you can just slip it inside the item.

Then, when a tagged item goes missing, you simply access the app on your smartphone or tablet to see how far away you are from the item or last known location on the map. If you’re within 150 to 200 feet, you can make the Tile ring so you can follow the sound to easily find it.

Or, if your wife loses her phone, the Tile work in reverse, allowing her to double press the button on her Tile to make her phone ring (even if it’s on silent) as long as it’s nearby.

Tile also works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri to find misplaced items. All you have to do is ask.

To fit your tracking needs, Tile offers a variety of different sized trackers including the Tile Mate ($25) that’s ideal for keeping track of keys, purs-

es or backpacks; Tile Slim ($25), which is the size of a credit card that can be put into a wallet or attached to a laptop; Tile Sticker ($40 for a 2-pack), the smallest finder that can attach to things like remotes, bikes and more; and Tile Pro ($35), which is the most durable tacker that has a 400-foot range and extra loud ringer.

Glasses Tracker Since Tile doesn’t offer a glasses tracker, a great product to help your wife keep tabs on her eyeglasses is Orbit Glasses (FindOrbit.com; $40).

This is a tiny rechargeable Bluetooth device that sticks to the inside arm of the glasses so it’s not noticeable.

So, when your wife’s glasses aren’t on her head, but are nearby, she can use the free Orbit app to make them ring so she can find them quickly. Or, if she’s out of Bluetooth range, she can check the last known location that will be shown on the map.

Radio Frequency Finders If you or your wife don’t have a smartphone or tablet, there are also

radio frequency devices like the Esky Key Finders (EskyNow.com), sold through Amazon.com, that can help you find misplaced items.

These devices come with an item locator remote and four to six tags with prices ranging between $20 and $30.

Attach a tag to the items you want to keep track of with a key ring or adhesive. Each tag is color-coded and corresponds to a colored button on the finder.

When an item goes missing, you simply press the colored button on the locator remote and the tag will flash and beep. The signal will go through walls and cushions and have a tracking range of around 100 feet. Make sure you keep the finder fob in a safe spot, because if you misplace it, you won’t be able to find the tagged items.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.