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Thursday, May 21-May 27, 2020 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 Continued From Page 18 JOHN WILBUR GREGG JR. John W. Gregg Jr, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 25, 2020, at his home. He was born in Dayton, OH, to the late John Wilbur Gregg Sr. and Marabell Gregg Johnson and was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Regina Carol Gregg; She was Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was also prede- ceased by his younger sister, Karen S. Gregg. Mr. Gregg was an alumnus of Ohio State University, hav- ing earned degrees in both Anthropology and Business. Mr. Gregg was no stranger to hard work, having begun his versatile career at the age of 6 as a grocery deliv- ery boy, traveling by bicy- cle. He worked through high school to help his family and worked his way through col- lege. As an adult, he worked for many prestigious compa- nies in management roles. Most notably, he worked as Regional Manager for Dress Barn, where he covered seven states and developed, converting the New England region into the most populous and most prosperous region of the chain. Additionally, he worked for Gordon Brothers as an Executive Retail Consultant, traveling to 44 states. Ultimately, he stopped working in 2003 to lovingly care for ailing family mem- bers. In his free time, Mr. Gregg enjoyed working in the yard and golfing. Mr. Gregg was very well loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Friends referred to him as the best friend or neigh- bor anyone could ever have because of his endless kind- ness and generosity. Mr. Gregg is survived by his son and daughter, John W. Gregg, III of Mount Holly, NC and Andrea M. Gregg, of Manchester, NH and Kings Mountain, NC, as well as his stepsister Esther Anne Johnson-Gunlock and her children, Krisstyn Leiter and Jeneth Hawke. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at 222 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. RUTH McBRAYER DOVER Ruth McBrayer Dover, born February 15, 1928 to John and Annie McBrayer, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2020 at 92 years of age. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kathy Ledford Dover, brothers; John Albert and Charles, and a sister, Martha. She is survived by her hus- band, Jack of 70 years. They were married on December 3, 1949. She is also survived by her sons; David, Donald and wife Cathy, John and wife Cathy, seven grandchil- dren and twelve great grand- children. She was a graduate of Lattimore High School in 1945 and WCNC Greensboro in 1949. In life, she was an advocate for preserving histo- ry. She had a love of flowers, cooking, sewing, and helping others. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was a great inspiration to all. She was a faithful member of Lattimore Baptist Church and loved her Lord. The family had a private graveside service on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Lattimore Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Lattimore Baptist Church, P.O. Box 188, Lattimore NC 28089 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. ALICE BELL HUSKEY Alice Bell Huskey, 51, of Bessemer City, peacefully left this world to be with our God in heaven on May 13, 2020. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grand- mother and friend. She was born May 17, 1968, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Buford and Vernice Bell. Alice was extremely pas- sionate about animals. She would always rescue the ones who needed a home. She loved her family, espe- cially her granddaughter. A private service will be held with burial at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery. Alice is survived by her lov- ing husband Perry Huskey; daughter, Dr. Ashly Hardin and husband Jacob, Carrigan Huskey; sisters, Martha Pope, Shirley Alvis, Jackie Greene, Judith Weatherford; granddaughter, Jennifer Bell Hardin. Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Rd., Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or Tri- County Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006. OBITUARIES OBITUARIES I N RE M E M I N RE M E M B RA N C E B RA N C E www.buildingsrusllc.com 1703 E Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28152 704-482-3166 ©Community First Media Community First Media limited time limited time only! only! RENT TO OWN NO CREDIT NO CREDIT CHECK CHECK Of Shelby Buildings R Us YES,WE'RE YES,WE'RE OPEN OPEN REGULAR REGULAR HOURS HOURS MONDAY- MONDAY- SATURDAY SATURDAY Regular Style Carport Regular Style Carport $ 1095. 1095. 00 00 FREE BRACES ON ALL LEGS FREE BRACES ON ALL LEGS 18x21x6 18x21x6 Rent To Own WE HAVE SEVERAL BUILDINGS IN STOCK, READY FOR DELIVERY. 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"However, everything is subject to change and there are still unknowns," he said. At issue until Wednesday, was that business own- ers were concerned that the Paycheck Protection Pro- gram loans they had received might not qualify now, due to ongoing changes through the SBA. The bigger fear is that some recipients might be charged with fraud even if they acted in good faith. Wednesday, the SBA issued a safe harbor, stat- ing that businesses that accepted less than $2 million in PPP funds will be assumed to have performed the certification of the necessity of their loan requests in good faith. Ultimately, it is the business' responsibility to document that the funds were used properly in order for all or part of the loan to be forgiven. These recon- ciliations must be sent to the lender who funded the business' loan, not the SBA. Fedyshyn recommends reaching out to your lender for guidance as to what they expect in documentation, since rules can be interpreted differently. When it comes to documentation, the eight-week window begins with the business' next pay period after receiving the PPP loan. To keep it simple, use the employee's gross salary, since wages determine forgiveness. A single salary cannot exceed $100,000 in annualized income. Vacations, sick time, medical leave, severance, tips, and bonuses are included. Also, do not reduce these numbers by the cost of health care or 401K contributions. Be careful to include in pay- roll the cost of healthcare and state unemployment employer contributions. Independent contractors (1099s) qualify for their own PPP loans, so you cannot include them in your loan documentation. As for the 25% of the PPP loan that can be for- given, those funds must be applied to mortgage in- terest, rent, utilities like gas, water, telephone, and internet. Any portion of the loan that doesn't meet the cri- teria isn't forgiven and converts to a 2-year 1 percent loan. The key to remember is that none of this is set in stone just yet and it is a business owner's responsibil- ity to do everything in their power to use the money as intended. Fedyshyn recommends keeping a record explaining your actions as you take them. Documenta- tion is the key to forgiveness and how a business uses the money determines whether you receive forgive- ness for all, very little, or none of the PPP loan. Talk to your lender for clear guidelines, seek guid- ance at sba.gov/disaster, and note why you spend the funds according to the guidance.Start documenting from the beginning and the task will be much easier. If you are unsure what to do, reach out early for assistance from your lender or CPA, especially since the situation is subject to change. Chamber hosts PPP loan and stimulus update Coping with an empty nest Many people fi nd it rewarding to start a family and raise children. Watching kids grow through the years and sharing in their experiences can bring life to a household. Mothers spend 18 years or more devoted to their children, and often their identities are de- fi ned as "Mom" above all else. As a result, it can be diffi cult to think ahead to life without kids in the home, especially when children are toddlers or school-aged. But children will someday grow up and move out, and the emotions that resonate when that day comes can be overwhelming. Many parents feel a sense of sadness and loss when their last child leaves the family home. Re- ferred to as "empty nest syndrome," these feel- ings are not offi cially labeled as a clinical men- tal health issue, but they are very real for many people. While parents encourage their children to become independent and branch out in their own lives, not every parent can cope with an empty nest. The parenting and family resource Verywell Family states that mothers with empty nest syndrome experience a deep void in their lives that oftentimes makes them feel a little lost. Moms who are feeling the pangs of sadness due to an empty nest can employ some strate- gies to alleviate these feelings. • Keep friends close. Use this opportunity to spend more time with close friends and put your- self fi rst. Schedule all of those activities you may have temporarily put on hold while caring for chil- dren through the years. • Make time for travel. New experiences can broaden anyone's horizons. Travel as a couple or with a group of friends. Put the focus on fun and then share the experiences later on with your adult children. • Redefi ne yourself. The experts at Psychology Today suggest fi nding new roles and interests to explore, or spend more time exploring existing hobbies. For example, if you've thought about doing community theater, do so now that you have some free time. Or maybe you've always had a goal of going back to school? Now may be the time to make that happen. • Reconnect with your partner. Recall the years before you had children when it was only the two of you and devote time to making more memo- ries as a couple. Plan date nights, go to sport- ing events, attend a summer concert, or pursue other shared interests. • Change things up at home. Turn children's rooms into spaces you can use for your own in- terests. One can be a crafting room or a home offi ce. Another may be a home theater. No lon- ger labeling those rooms as the kids' spaces can help the transition. Empty nest syndrome is real, but there are many ways to move past the mixed emotions synonymous with this phenomenon.