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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 40th Year • Issue No. 27 • July 6, 2023 "In GOD We Trust" SEE US FOR ALL YOUR TIRE SEE US FOR ALL YOUR TIRE & & AUTO SERVICE NEEDS AUTO SERVICE NEEDS • FULL SERVICE REPAIRS • TIRES & ALIGNMENTS • NC INSPECTIONS • CERTIFIED MECHANICS • FLEET RATES AVAILABLE • FRIENDLY SERVICE 404 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC (Across From KFC) Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 • 704-750-4645 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK The Shelby unit has been in existence for over 100 years Submitted by LINDA QUINLAN Shelby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 members met on Monday, June 19, 2023 for their regular monthly meeting and installation of officers for the 2023-2024 year. The install- ing officer was Nichole Santelli, who is President of Auxiliary Unit 243 in Bessemer City. Toni Heberlig was honored as the 2023 Unit 82 Member of the Year. Toni has crocheted and donated dozens of beauti- ful afghans for veterans. Martha Bridges was recognized by the NC Auxiliary for her 1st place scrapbook. Linda Quinlan was congratulated on her recent election as NC Auxiliary State Historian. The Shelby American Legion Auxiliary is an active unit with over 60 members. The mission of the Auxiliary is to honor and assist veterans, military mem- bers and their families, along with serving their communities. The Shelby unit has been in existence for over 100 years. On the local level, Unit 82 members participate in various programs, such as visiting vet- erans in nursing care facilities, and providing toiletries and food donations to the Cleveland County Veterans Services Office and Neal Senior Center. They also provide care items for the Asheville VA Hospital, plus care baskets and clothing to veterans shelters. Their current project finds them assisting the American Legion World Series (ALWS) office with preparation of ALWS shirts, hats, and play- er backpacks in advance of the See OFFICERS, Page 6 Shelby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 installs their new officers on June 19 Shelby's Unit 82 officers group photo: Seated L-R, are: Shirley Standridge, Chaplain; Nichole Sanelli – Bessemer City Auxiliary President and Installing Officer; and Denise Smith, President. Standing L-R, are: Linda Quinlan, Vice President; Madelyn Parker, Historian; Peggy Stroup, Secretary; Jean Lankford, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Martha Bridges, Treasurer. (photos provided) Linda Quinlan, Shelby Unit 82 Vice President, was elected June 9, as Department (State) Historian at the North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary Convention held in Raleigh. Martha Bridges, NC Auxiliary Scrapbook competition winner hold- ing patriotic award plaque, and Unit 82 President Denise Smith, holding her winning scrapbook entry. Toni Heberlig, Unit 82 Member of the Year, and Unit 82 President Denise Smith. 070623 HOUSE WASHING Starting At $ 99 00 • Driveway Washing • Roof Cleaning • Deck & Fence Cleaning (704) 284 - 9292 • Surgepwinc.com