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Cemetery Super Resigns From Page 1-A “It’s also underhanded on the part of ‘some commissioners’, declares Allison, who said he asked the new commissioners why he is bonded if he can’t accept money from citizens coming to the cemetery office. ‘‘Maybe this position should be eliminated’’, he added. Allison said that other departments of the city, such as recreation and the KM Lake Authority, collect fees and then turn the monies over to City Hall offices. Allison also said that meter readers have also picked up - checks for utilities on their meter routes. “We can’t receive a penny in this office’, said Allison. “I am no politician but I try to do a good job and there have been some im- provements in this office that I am proud of. is new policy adopted this week will run the Purchasers of city cemetery lots to death. Allison said he was grateful for the oppor- tunity to work with the city and praised Commissioners Corbet Nicholson, Irvin Allen, Jr., the mayor, and Humes Houston for giving him the chance. During the past several months, in addi- tion to supervising a staff of three, including himself and Tom Meeks and Robert Dover, Allison has drawn up new maps outlining lots, graves and water lines in the cemeter roperties and painted the cemetery of- ices. He said he has also updated some cemetery records. Allison said since 16 employees have quit in the Public Works Department since May and since the first of the year at least 25 have taken other jobs. He said four new peo- ple were hired in the street department recently. In his new job, Allison said he will be working six days a week as a supervisor in one of the community’s leading industries. The memorandum issued Monday, with the policy effective Aug. 1, states: “Henceforth, all cemetery-financial tran- sactions will be conducted at City Hall. Receipts will be made in triplicate. The white copy goes to the purchaser, the yellow copy to the Cemetery Superintendent, and the blue copy is retained by City Hall. “There are three sources of income to the Cemetery. They are as follows: ‘Purchase of Lots: The purchaser receives the necessary information needed from the Cemetery Superintendent, and [resens it to the City Hall Clerk. Twenty- five percent of the total purchase price is the minimum down payment accepted with twenty-five percent payments made in each of the following three years. Of course, there are many instances where the entire purchase price is paid. The receipt must be made out in detail in order to supply the Cemetery Superinten- dent with ample information for his records. The superintendent shall be re- quired to keep a daily Joienal on new lot purchases until the fina Joyment is made and the deed is forwarded. : “Payment on Lots: Payments shall be made at City Hall with the above procedure followed. The Superintendent will record payments in the section volumes, and re- quest the City Clerk to issue the deed upon receiving final payment report. “Interment Preparation: Monthly bills shall be mailed to the appropriate mortuary based upon information on interments from Court Stays Huffstetler’s Execution A Kings Mountain man scheduled for execution July 30 has received another stay from the N.C. Supreme Court. David Earl Huffstetler, 40, was convicted in May 1983 of killing his mother-in-law at her Kings Mountain home Jan. 1, 1983. According to testimony he beat Edna Powell in the head with a skillet. Huffstetler first was scheduled for execution on July 22, 1983 but his case had been tied up in appeals. The latest stay was granted Thursday. Wednesday, August 6, 1986-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 3A Church Begins Fund Drive To Aid Accident Victims Piedmont Baptist Church has started a ‘“‘Hel ing Hand Fund” for Mrs. Lanny Smith and her three children, Dale, Billy and Keisha, all of whom were hurt in a June 22 automobile accident on Compact Road that claimed their father’s life. Mrs. Smith and the two boys have been hospitalized since the accident at the local hospital and Mrs. Smith has undergone recent surgery. Both boys suffered broken legs and injuries. Keisha was not hospitalized. Rev. Timothy Spencer, pastor of Piedmont Baptist Church, said that citizens who wish to add to the Helping Fund initiated by the church can send their checks, made payable to Linda Smith, to Piedmont Baptist Church, 101 Benfield Road, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086. Spencer said that various members of the church will be helping the family as they return home from the hospital for further recuperation and until Mrs. Smith is able to return to her job at Spectrum, Inc. The Smiths are members of Piedmont Baptist Church. Smith was a former volunteer fireman. I’M SURE!!! COME IN AND EAT ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS HAMBURGERS OR CHEESEBURGERS If You Don’t Agree It’s THE BEST IN TOWN I'll Give It To You FREE “Only Honest People Please’ From Page I-A *Discussed a possible cable television franchise agreement with represen- tatives of Commercial Satellite Systems of Spartan- burg, S.C. The board was told THE ASKING PRICE By Ruby M. Alexander What's your house worth? The price you ask for your property can help sell it quickly — or it may be a stumbling block to a sale. Pricing is too important a decision to leave to chance. If your house is underpriced, it will PF onatly sell quickly — but you’ll lose out on potential profit. (Conversely, an underpriced house may put buyers on their guard: what's wrong with it, they’ll wonder). And inflated price may lessen interest in the roperty and draw only low of- ers. Setting a price for a house calls for a sales appraisal of the pre perty in question and a nowledge of what comparable properties have brought in recent sales, placed in balance with cur- rent mortgage rates and a feel for the market RIGHT NOW. Even a real estate professional must put time and careful consideration into pricing. For an amateur, it can no more than by-guess- and-by-golly. Set the right price on your house — and get it! List with Alexander Realty, 608 W. King Street, 739-1616. For all your life insurance needs, call: JOHN C. CAVENY, JR. 608 W. King Street Kings Mountain Phone 739-3953 NATIONWIDE E INSURANCE es Nationwide is on your side Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company lationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company Nationwide Life Insyrance Company pme office: Columbus, Ohio the Cemetery Superintendent.” Grover Supports Water Plan that the firm would need 275 to 300 homes in Grover and surrounding areas of Cleveland County to make a franchise feasible. The board was also told that the town would have to provide about $25,000 toward the cost of ' running cables but that the amount would be re-couped through user fees. No action was taken and the copy of the proposed agreement is to be -sent to town attorney Andy . Neisler. ditional lights on Main *Approved the purchase of new telephone equipment from AT&T at a cost of $1,464.40 and $10 per month maintenance fee. *Proclaimed August 11-16 as Hosiery Week. : *Authorized the purchase Barbecue Sale | Saturday At Depot New Camp Creek Baptist Church will sponsor a barbecue sale Saturday, Aug. 9th, with serving from 11 a.m. until at Kings Mountain Depot Center. Plates are $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children and the public is invited. Take out orders are also available. the meal will include barbecue meat, buns, chips, and baked beans with drinks. All proceeds are earmark- ed for church projects. Time To Pay County Tax Local property owners received their county tax bills Friday. Those who pay their 1986 bills before Sept. 1 are entitl- ed to a 2 percent discount. The prepayment amount is indicated on this year’s tax bills — a new feature from previous years, according to County Tax Collector Mary A. Laughlin. Property owners have until early January to pay their bills to avoid penalty. Last year 24 percent of the tax levy was paid by the end of August, more than in the four previous years. ‘We are hoping this year will be better with lower interest rates’’, said Ms. Laughlin. Ms. Laughlin said another feature included on this year’s bills is the computa- tion of inventory tax values for businesses and industries as required by the state. *Approved installation of two a * Street. of weed-killing chemicals. *Authorized the purchase of two hand-type 40-channel CB radios and necessary operating equipment at a cost of $148.85 each. I'M SURE - HOW ‘BOUT YOU? KEN’S FAMILY RESTAURANT Now Serving Supper Daily Fresh Meats & Garden Vegetables 5:00 Til 8:00 606 E. KING ST. 729-9926 (JR
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