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By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the over 21,000 images housed in the Millican Pictorial History Museum in Belmont speak volumes.Unfortunately, there is the very real possibility that treasure trove could be leaving Belmont.Located (for now) at 35 E. Catawba in the Abram Stowe House, which is the oldest house in Belmont, the free museum was created by Allen Millican and according to TripAdvisor.is the third most popular tourist stop in the Belmont area. “People come from all over to see the photo collection,” Millican says. “I’ve had people from as far away as Paris, France and Puerto Rico stopWhat’sby.” the attraction? An Millican Pictorial Museum looking for a new home
By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info Like many cultural facilities, the Mt. Holly Historical Society’s downtown museum at 131 S. Main St. suffered from Covid-related closings and program cancellations. But that was then, and this is now and the museum is open weekends with many new exhibits and a roster of programs lined up for the coming“Wemonths.had to shut the doors on March 9, 2020, but we reopened in June 2022,” said MHHS president Richard Browne. “We are getting our momentum back.” The museum has a wide variety of things to see. When folks first enter the building they can view an exhibit that shows what an upper class Victorian era parlor looked like in Mt. Holly complete with an antique piano. Right beside that room, a group of mannikins wearing dresses from the late 1800s to the 1970s are lined up. The dresses are ones actually worn by Mt. Holly ladies of each time period. A hallway with a timeline of Mt. Holly’s history on the wall leads to a room with Mt. Holly church memorabilia ad artifacts including a pew from First Presbyterian Church, an 1874 Catholic bible, photos of local churches, and a large See HISTORICAL, Pages 6 & 7 Mt. Holly Historical Society getting back up to speed Mt. Holly Historical Society president Richard Browne (left) and past president Garrie Brinkley in the museum’s sports collection room. Photo by Alan Hodge School lunch is an important part of the day!
The City of Mount Holly, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Mount Holly and Brown Shugah Nail Bar, is collecting school supplies to help students in need. Drop off supplies at the Mount Holly Fire Station at 433 Killian Avenue before school resumes. Thank you for your help!
By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info The Town of Cramerton’s town manager David Pugh resigned his post effective August 4. Pugh had been in his position since June 2, 2015.Pugh issued a statement released by the city. “I want to wholly thank the town of Cramerton for the opportunity to serve as town manager over the previous seven years, as I pursue other opportunities,” he said.Pugh will be replaced for now by town planning director Josh Watkins.“We are very excited to have Josh expand his responsibilities in Town Hall,” Mayor Nelson Wills said in a statement released by the city. “He has been involved in all facets of town government and is ideally suited to his new position in Cramerton.”Pugh was born and raised in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He came to Cramerton See PUGH, Page 2
Allen Millican’s photo museum currently houses around 21,000 archival pictures he’s restored and reproduced. He takes the old photos and restores them at his computer. incredible array of old photos that Millican has restored and reproduced.Themain body of work consists of pictures taken in and around the Belmont area. Most of these spans the years from the 1920s to the 1960s. Scenes the pictures reveal include textile mill villages and workers, schools, amusements such as Stowe Park, churches, sports teams and players, and local celebrities and civic leaders. More recently, Millican has expanded his photo collection to include early scenes from Charlotte and Gastonia. He has also built up a large number of photos showing movie stars from the golden age of films.Many of the photos are donated by folks who don’t want to see them thrown in the trash, but rather, preserved with the Millican magic.The photos are just part of the museum’s allure. Millican knows the history behind nearly every one of the pictures and can tell the stories to anyone interested in hearing“Therethem. are so many stories it’s unbelievable,” he says. In addition to the pictures, Millican also has a large number of historical, local city directories and high school annuals. Bound volumes of the Belmont Banner going back to 1945 are also housed there. The museum is an outgrowth of Millican’s interest in photography. After a career in the auto parts industry, he found himself ready for a change and challenge. He opened a studio in Belmont back in 2003 and things grew See MILLICAN, Page 4
Page 1 The Banner News / banner-news.com Thursday, August 11, 2022 Volume 88 • Issue 32 • Belmont • Cramerton • Lowell • McAdenville • Mount Holly • Stanley Thursday, August 11, 2022 Gaston CountyGaston County’s FREE! FREE! Good news for great people!Good news for people!
And, remember, the first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 17. What is included in a school meal? A breakfast meal includes an entree made with grain and/or protein, fat-free or 1% milk, and fruit and/or juice (limit of one juice per meal). A lunch meal includes an entree made with grain and/or protein, fat-free or 1% milk, vegetable, and fruit. What is the cost for meals? Breakfast is $1.40 for students (all grade levels) and $2.00 for adults. There is no charge for breakfast for students who qualify for reduced-price meals. Lunch is $2.90 for students in grades K-5 and $3.00 for students in grades 6-12. The price for adults is $4.00. The lunch charge is 40 cents for students who qualify for reducedprice meals. See SCHOOL LUNCH, Page 4
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Enjoying nutritious meals is an important part of the school day. Gaston County Schools is proud of its school nutrition program and the hundreds of employees who work each day to prepare well-balanced meals for students.Hereis a look at school nutrition information for the 2022-2023 academic year. Parents and their children are encouraged to review the information carefully.
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PUGH From Page 1 from the Town of Midland where he served as the Town Administrator for over five years. Pugh is a member of both the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) and the NC City and County Management Association (NCCCMA). He is a graduate of the UNC School of Government’s LGFCU Leadership Fellows Program, and has previously served in leadership roles at the local and regional levels including Chair and Vice Chair of the Cabarrus-Rowan MPOTCC, Board Member of the CEDC, and Board Member of the Cabarrus Arts Council.
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My alarm clock tricked me ing to earth and invading our planet?Iwas three blocks from home when I looked at the clock on the dashboard of my car. It was 4:46 AM. I knew whatThehappened.electrical tape lost its stickiness and came loose, moving the disc from the button that said, “time.” Without realizing it, I had moved the time ahead one hour. My clock was working fine. It believed it was 5:00 AM when it was actually 4:00 AM when it woke me up. I was showered, dressed, and driving to work. If I went home, I would never go back to sleep. Instead, I just headed to work. I laughed about it all the way to the office. The clock did what it was supposed to do. It operated with the information it had at the moment. It was being responsible. But it wasTherewrong.isa scripture verse that says, “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” One of my many character flaws is that I get locked into a way
Most recently, I needed a battery for my mower. I thought the old one was a certain amperage. At the store, I reviewed many batteries but rejected all of them thinking they weren’t strong enough to start the mower. It wasn’t until I looked at my battery and its amperage that I realized the many batteries on the shelf that I dismissed were the same amperage. What is it you are holding onto? What is the idea that you think is right and no one can persuade you to look at it from a different perspective? To fix the alarm clock, I removed the black electrical tape and replaced it with black duct tape. That’s not coming off anytime soon. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. By Lisa Harper It wasn’t all too long ago, or at least I didn’t think so, when I turned 30. I remember that day so well. It was a Sunday, and I spent part of the day with a close friend. I also dressed in black. So, here I am on the precipice of decrepitude, feeling… well, not 30 anymore, but not how I would have expected at 60 either. My mindset is energetic, alive, and forward thinking with a zest for learning more, living, and experiencing MORE. My gait, memory, and most days energy to do much of anything seem to prevail. They say age is just a number…it is indeed. Those younger days gone by when I could live off 3 hours of sleep…now reminds me that 8 pm is what midnight use to be. The old coffee beans are my best buddies. The pep in my step is no longer there most days…well, you get the picture. So I’m in panic mode…because I’m turning 60 this month. I’ve crossed the threshold of my existence when I have less time in front of me than behind me….followed by the inevitable questions: Has my life been meaningful? What kind of mark did I make in the world? Did I change someone’s life for the Therebetter?is always an opportunity for reflection, but especially this time. For several weeks now, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve learned during the past six decades that really matters. A few of these thoughts are: Notice the good. Let go of certainty. Slow down. Add more value in the world than you’re using up. turning 60 … 6-0
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Savor every moment— even the difficult ones…it all goes too fast. As a former account analyst, I think life is kind of like a balance sheet—if your assets exceed your liabilities, you have a positive net worth. If your positives exceed your negatives, you’ve got a whole lot to feel good about. Looking at it that way, while the number still freaks me out, I’m pretty thankful that I’ve made it this far. Just don’t try putting 60 candles on my cake—30 will work just fine.
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Well in just a week the doors to dozens of local schools will fling open and the halls that have been somewhat quiet over the course of the summer will once again be filled with the clamoring, squabbling, shuffling, hurrying, and sweating bodies of thousands of students as they rush to and from classes and engage in their social and intellectual doings. If you do not count the kindergarten I got expelled from (“don’t bring that blondeheaded little devil back” the owner had told my mom), I began my own educational experience at East Belmont Elementary School. The school is no longer there, and I am barely here but it stood at the corner of Catawba and Park streets where Park Street UMC now is. My first-grade teacher was a certain Mrs. Page, the mom of Jack Page. She was a nice lady as I recall because for the first week of school she softened the transition from civilian to scholastic life by giving us newbies graham cracker cookies and orange soda pop. But, that could only last so long since I am sure she was probably paying for the rations from her meager teacher salary and suddenly the treats came to an end and I and my classmates knew that we were now in real school “for the duration”. One thing I recall most about going back to school after summer vacation was hitting the cafeteria following weeks of home-fare at the noon hour. The first thing about a school cafeteria that you notice is the aroma. It used to be a combination of grilled cheese sandwiches, vegetable soup made from leftover vegetables, and sheet cakes smeared with chocolate icing. Some kids who carried their lunch from home in metal lunch boxes with Barbie or GI Joe on them had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but I saw a TV show the other day that stated more and more school cafeterias were banning peanut butter and jelly sandwiches because of nut allergies but that is now and that was then for better or worse.The school lunchroom can sometimes be a place of high drama – like when someone drops their tray with a loud crash. We used to cheer loudly when that happened, but I guess that’s frowned upon now as much as the game of dodge-ball. I had a teacher in fifth grade at Shamrock Gardens Elementary in Charlotte who made us eat at least a bit of everything on our slop-tray. One fine day, collard greens appeared on the bill of fare. A kid in my class sought to dodge the collard green curse by drinking about half the milk in his carton and stuffing the greens in there when he thought Rollins wasn’t looking. But nothing escaped her steely gaze and just when he thought he had gotten away with his scheme she made him open the carton and eat the soggy milk/ greens slosh in front of everyone. Of course, he threw up much to the screams/guffaws/ OMGs of all in the vicinity. Rollins also used to take me out of class every day and shake me and asked me through clenched teeth why I could not stop staring out the window or fidgeting or talking to the other kids but she could not have known at that time the characteristics of a budding literary genius. Lastly, and I am sure you are glad, another start-of-school flashback I have is of the transition from junior high to high school. This was a time fraught with perceived danger. Back yonder we attended junior high from 7-9th grade and as 9th graders we would have had a year as the “top rail” to the underlings but once on a high school campus the situation was reversed and as the old saying goes “de top rail on de bottom now” and we were immersed in a world where some of the upperclassmen had beards and the upperclass chicks were really grown up as their lipstick and blue eyeshadow and fake Giorgios perfumes attested and so we, who were once übermen were now the underdawgs, darted from shadow to shadow and slid along the walls of the hallways not daring to throw our puny selves into the main channel where folks like Juniors and manly/womanly Seniors trod withOhimpunity.well,such was the impact starting school had on lil ol’ me, but I am sure that many students in this day and time will be feeling and seeing many of the same things as school is somewhat universal or as the ancient Egyptians were wont to say, “A boy’s ears are upon his back”. By Tony Marciano I’m still old fashioned. I don’t use my smart phone as an alarm clock. I have a clock radio. Try finding one at your favorite department store. You’re going to be looking for some time. They’re not available. When my old one died, I found myself at my favorite thrift store and was happy to find one on the shelf. It was different from my previous clock radio. To ensure that I didn’t accidently change the time when I set the alarm, I covered the “time” button with a disc and held it in place with masking tape. It worked really well but looked tacky. The clock was black and the tape was blue. I removed the blue masking tape and replaced it with black electrical tape. It looked better. Electrical tape is great for wrapping wires. But over time, it tends to stretch and lose its stickiness. This happened to my alarm clock. I had to keep placing it over the disc that blocked me from pressing the “time” button. It was working fine…Thereuntil… was one night when the tape was barely sticking. I had an important morning meeting at 7:00 AM. I set the alarm for 5:00 AM and went to sleep. The alarm went off at 5:00 AM and I jumped out of bed, showered, got dressed and got in my car. I always turn to the news, weather and traffic radio station, waiting for my favorite drive time host. Instead, I heard voices I hadn’t heard in years. They were talking about UFO’s. I was concerned. Did the radio station fire him? Was the format being changed? Why were we listening to a discussion about aliens com-
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The Belmont Historical Society (BHS) was formed in 2005 and we are proud of what has been accomplished at the museum. On site is the 1899 Robert L. Stowe, Sr. home, a restored 1930’s textile mill house, a 1899 free standing kitchen/cooks quarters. In storage is the restored 1950’s Stowe Park “Special” train engine. We encourage you to visit us. The museum is located at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont and is open Saturday and Sunday, 1:30-4:00 pm, admission is free. For more information concerning the silent auction, please contact: Elizabeth at 704-813-2648.
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More info: Linda J. Minges or call 704.922.2127Registration Deadline: August 31st. 2022. Benefits to Volunteers: Gain cooking and knife skills Receive nutrition and food safety training Participate in day trips to area food processing plants and research facilities Make connections to our local food system Meet new people who share your interest in food and nutrition Be a part of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s food, nutrition, and wellness workshops Make a difference throughout your communityEMFVP Volunteer Opportunities: Conduct cooking demos at farmers markets, churches, and other community locationsAssist with home canning workshops Provide educational outreach at health fairs and community festivals Assist with Extension youth-based nutrition and cooking workshops Program Requirements: 30-hrs educational training 30-hrs “shadowing” an agent 20-hrs volunteer service annually 10-hrs continuing education annually Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Representatives from the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Belmont, and Belmont Housing Authority gathered on July 12 for a ribbon cutting at the new playground at Flowers Ct. The mission of Belmont Housing Authority is to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing
A new church group- Men’s Alliance Tribe- has been formed. The group will meet August 27th at 8Am at Real Life Church, 15434 Lucia Riverbend Hwy., Stanley, N.C. The motto is “Be the Man God called You to Be”.The meetings will combine the physical with the spiritual. One of the leaders, Ryan Baker, had this to say. “It is a group for teenagers to seniors,” Baker said. “The workout is the ice breaker and the devotion is done by the men that come to the tribe. They are encouraged to lead and many times this is the first time they have led anything in their lives. It is designed to get men out of their comfort zones and be the man God has called us to be. Here are links to liancetribe.comForhttps://youtu.be/xbXsZiEpqUchttps://youtu.be/RpRT9-AwD-Yhttps://youtu.be/-JkoK_knq70videos-moreinformation-info@mensal-
Saturday Aug 13th - 6 PM. Lowesville Gospel Concerts at Vineyard Church – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents in concert The Pine Ridge Boys from Inman, SC, plus The Lore Family from Portsmouth, OH, both groups sing southern gospel music. A freewill offering only to be received, so bring a friend and worship with us. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.
New men’s church group formed Belmont Historical Society will be hosting its 9th Silent Auction/ Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, August 27th. The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 807 South Point Road, Belmont. Time is 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 each, and need to be purchased in advance of event. Tickets are available from BHS board members, Jean’s Flowers located at 123 Park Street, Belmont, BHS Museum and a link on our Facebook page. Come and enjoy good food, good fellowship and many interesting items to purchase at the event. In conjunction with the auction, a bake sale will also be held. Baked items, canned items from the garden and much more will be available for purchase.
Gospel concerts set Have a passion for food, nutrition, and wellness? Enjoy helping others? If yes, then learn more about Gaston County’s new Extension Master Food Volunteer Program (EMFVP)! Class: Wed., September 14th - November 2nd 2-4pm at the Lucile Tatum Ctr. (959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC). Combination of in-person and virtual sessions. Cost: $40 | Scholarships available upon request.
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MILLICAN From Page 1 fromButthere.Millican’s lifework is in danger. The house could be sold and Millican, as well as his passel of pictures, could soon be homeless.Here’s how Millican describes the situation and how one idea fizzled. “The owners of the museum building and the house next door are selling both,” he said. “I hope to stay in Belmont and could use some support. Art Shoemaker and other people including several city council members believed the Ford Recreation Building on Woodrow would be perfect for the Millican Pictorial History Museum and the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame, but that plan fell through.”Millican’s situation has drawn attention from the Cramerton Historical Society and one of its founders, Richard Atkinson. “I met Allen in 2014 when I was on the Cramerton Centennial committee,” Atkinson said. “I was responsible for creating the Centennial Time Line for Cramerton. Most of the information and photographs came from Millician Pictorial History Museum. The Museum has treasure trove of vintage and historical photographs, an extensive collection of local historical books, newspaper articles and other historical trade publications. Allen works tirelessly restoring and enhancing historical photographs to preserve our local history. I am past president of the Cramerton Historical Society and currently chairman of the Cramerton Historical Museum. I would say over 90% of our photographs came from Allen’s Museum. Allen’s building will be sold soon, and he will have to move. He really wants to stay in Belmont, however he has to look at other options including, Gaston County, Huntersville and Cornelius. I have reached out to several Belmont Council members, and other friends of his museum for support in helping find a facility to relocate his museum in Belmont. We hope to establish a GO-Fund Me page to help Allen with his moving expense.”
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Reminders: Here are a few school nutrition reminders for parents and students: To receive a meal for the established price, students must take at least three of the five items that make up a lunch meal and at least two of the items that make up a breakfast meal (one of the items must be a fruit or a vegetable). Otherwise, students will have to pay individually for the items they have selected.Charging meals is an option for students in elementary school and middle school on a limited basis. Students in elementary school and middle school who do not have money and have exceeded the charge limit may receive a complimentary alternate meal upon request. Charging meals is not allowed at the high school level. High school students who do not have money may also request a complimentary alternate meal. Water is available for students at no charge and without restriction when meals are being served at school. Each cafeteria staff strives to provide wellbalanced meals for students and staff. Meals are prepared using state and federal guidelines to ensure they are healthy and meet dietary requirements. Parents who have a question or concern about meals served in the cafeteria should contact the school principal for information. Did You Know? Angela Calamia, director of school nutrition, was chosen as the Administrator of the Year for Gaston County Schools. The honor recognizes Calamia for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the school nutrition program.Formore information about school nutrition, please contact the school principal, or visit the school nutrition webpage on the Gaston County Schools website, or call the School Nutrition Office, (704) 836-9110.
To learn more about the Millican Pictorial Museum, visit the website millicanpictorialhistorymuseum.com or email Millican at allenmillican45@gmail.com or call 704-8255391.
Historic preservation advisory board — advises city council on matters related to historic structures and similar issues. Parks and recreation advisory board — advises city council on planning strategies and infrastructure for city parks, green space, and recreationCertainfacilities.boardseats have residency requirements and may have other qualifying factors attached to the board membership. City council may choose to interview applicants and has final say on the appointment to a board.Foradditional information and to apply please visit cityofbelmont.org/boardsandcommittees, or you may fill out an application at the CityWorks municipal center at 1401 E. Catawba St.
From Page 1 A la carte items are available for purchase on an individual basis. How do parents pay for their child’s meals? Cash, checks, and money orders are acceptable forms of payment in school cafeterias. Parents wishing to pay by credit or debit card may set up an account on the new Titan familyStudents/parentsportal. who used the online portal last year will need to create an account in the new Titan system for this year. Any balances from last school year will be rolled over to the new system. Why aren’t meals free like the past two years? Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government made breakfast and lunch meals available free-of-charge for all students during the past two school years. The free meals ended June 30, and Congress did not renew the program. Therefore, meal prices are in effect this year. What about the CEP schools? There are 19 schools that qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. All students at schools involved in the CEP program receive meals free-of-charge. Students who attend one of the following schools do not have to pay for breakfast and lunch and do not have to fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals. H.H. Beam Elementary Bessemer City Central Elementary Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City Primary Brookside Elementary Carr
What if my child has a special dietary need? If a student has a special dietary need and/ or the need for a unique meal time, parents should complete a diet order form; the form must be signed by a recognized medical authority. Contact the school cafeteria manager, the school nurse, or the School Nutrition Office, 500 Reid Street, Lowell, for a diet order form or download it from the Gaston County SchoolsPleasewebsite.notethat students who have had a diet order form on file in the past are being asked to complete a new form this year. The new form will be in effect until the school receives written or verbal notification from the parent or recognized medical authority that the diet order is no longer needed.
Millican’s photo museum is currently in the Abram Stowe House.
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So, what if Millican can’t find a space to house himself and keep the museum going? “I guess I will have to rent an apartment and put everything in storage,” he said. “That would kill me.”
The City of Belmont is currently accepting applications for the following volunteer citizens’Planningboards:and zoning board — advises city council on land use matters. Board of adjustment — hears evidence and renders decisions on variances (departure from requirements of the land development code); hears evidence and renders decisions on appeals of zoning officer determinations. Environmental sustainability board — advises city council on matters related to tree protection and preservation, land conservation, and similar topics.
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How do parents apply for free or reduced-price meals? Parents with a child at a non-CEP school (see list above) are encouraged to apply to receive free or reduced-price meals. Eligibility is based on household income and the number of people in the household. The application (in paper format) can be picked up from the school office or school cafeteria or at the School Nutrition Office, 500 Reid Street, Lowell. How do parents pay for their child’s meals? Cash, checks, and money orders are acceptable forms of payment in school cafeterias. Parents wishing to pay by credit or debit card may set up an account on the family portal.
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The Latinx Health Outreach Advisory Council, in collaboration with Disability Rights of North Carolina, Gaston County’s Department of Health and Human Services, City of Gastonia Police Department, Healthy Blue NC, Telemundo Charlotte, and Latinos Aventureros en las Carolinas, is hosting a free community event called, “Caminemos y Rodemos Juntos Gaston/Gaston Walk and Roll Together.” The event will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downtown Gastonia at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion (107 N. South St., Gastonia, NC 28052). The goal of the event is to connect community members with local businesses and available resources. The event will consist of a 1½-mile walk that begins at 10:15 a.m. There will be a meet-and-greet at the end of the walk with informational booths, activities for kids, and a DJ in the Pavilion area.
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Bev and I love candles, are early risers and often sit in the quiet of our living room every morning, visit with each other, and commune with the Lord while enjoying the ambiance of our candle lit room. We love the character of candles too; elaborately carved ones, tall ones, short ones or even simple ones and they all seem to have one thing in common; a pristine white wick. And the wonder of candle making is that they are formed by dipping that wick over and over in melted waxes so that layer upon layer a fascinating candle
Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him Carnalized Dennis Siracusa is formed. Consider this, we all started out pristine like our unblemished white wick, but we were dipped in the legacy of Adam and Eve’s sin and began a process of “carnalization” by daily dipping in a pagan lifestyle that clings like dirty wax layers on candles until God melts our heart and replaces sinful layers one by one.I recently watched a movie called the “Derby Stallion,” with two interesting imbedded stories. The dad loved baseball and wanted his son to be good at it but he wasn’t because his heart wasn’t in it. Neither shared their hopes and preferences with each other so the young son persevered at a game he was ill suited for. This loving father carelessly dipped his son over and over in baseball when his sons’ God designed divine purpose was elsewhere.Thesecond story I noticed were the lives of two other young men who loved to be mean and nasty. One was entitled and rich and the other was a “hanger-on,” an appendage and codependent to the rich entitled boy. Both regularly dipped in the sin and error of our world but the rich influencer added more harmful layers to his protégé than would have happened had he been left to his own devices. They both were “carnal;” self-indulgent, pleasure seeking, debauched, bestial, and intemperate but “the friend” was heavily influenced by layershisextentbuddywealthyhistothethatworldlyaccumulated fast. Look up Romans 5:20-21 to see that hope exists. Sin started to become visible to mankind when the Lord gave us the 10 commandments. Throughout thousands of years, God has shown us without Him it is impossible to resist sin legally, but through Jesus and His abounding grace we Incan.this movie we see that it is difficult, as a parent, to always make right decisions for ourselves and children, but becomes very possible if we are connected to the Lord’s Holy Spirit. We also must carefully choose our friends and, as we travel God’s story, we can ONLY avoid the deadly influence of sin through the grace and empowerment of our triune God’s Holy Spirit. When we completely depend on Jesus Christ, He will guide us away from carnal lives toward His righteousness; away from a path of destruction to an incredible eternity here and forever. Romans 8:6-8, “For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Carnal living is a dead end road; life with Christ is abundant.
Organizers are inviting community-focused organizations, businesses, and service providers to participate in the event, as well as meet the community and share information. Businesses wanting to participate may provide information, samples, drinks, discount cards, gift cards, or raffleForitems.more information about the event, contact Diana Willman, the Latinx Outreach Coordinator for Gaston County Health and Human Services, at 704-8625406 or email her at willman@gastongov.com.diana.
From Page 1 wooden crucifix from the Caribbean.Aroom next door has military items on view. Artifacts include uniforms from WWI to Desert Storm, photos of Mt. Holly men in uniform from the same time span, military accoutrements, and more.“It’s one of the most popular exhibits,” said MHHS past president Garrie Brinkley.Brinkley shared an interesting bit of information about the uniform display and the mannikins that are wearing them. “We had to use child-size mannikins because the men back then were smaller than today,” he said.
Display in the Mill Room
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Sports has always been a big part of Mt. Holly history and the museum has a room filled with items from the Mt. Holly High Hawks. These include sports uniforms, a big bass drum from the marching band, trophies, photos, and a cheerleader outfit worn by Garrie’s sister Leigh in 1972. Moving along, another room is full of Mt. Holly school artifacts ranging from vintage desks to a blackboard. Mt. Holly High annuals going back to the 1930s are on display as well. The Mill Room brings back a lot of memories for visitors since textiles were the rock that Mt. Holly was founded on. Large graphics show Mt. Island Mill in its heyday and a group of mill workers gathered for a group shot decades ago. The actual bell that rang warning during the 1916 Flood is on view. Mill materials such as bobbins and spindles are there too.Finally, the museum has a research room with books on Mt. Holly as well as bound volumes of the Mt. Holly News going back to WWII days.Sound interesting? The Mount Holly Historical Society is the official keeper
(Left) The bell that rang in the 1916 flood and the bell’s story. Browne with a WWI uniform. Photos by Alan Hodge Guess what these are.Browne and a vintage aerial view of Mt. Holly.
Vintage dresses once worn by Mt. Holly ladies.
Thursday, August 11, 2022 More from the Mt Holly Historical Museum from page 6. (Above) Mt. Holly veteran photos. (Below) July 13, 1944 Mt. Holly News special edition. This sign was at the railroad depot.
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McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
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DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd. STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford 704-827-6277Rd. Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main 704-263-2621St. Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731 First United Methodist Church 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691 First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275 Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966 New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249 New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647 Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406 Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426 Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main 704-263-4041St. Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131 Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset 704-263-9765Dr. United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555 Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.
East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba 704-825-5780Street
CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499 Crossroads Church 101 Beaty 704-827-8381Rd.
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth 704-825-5811Street First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224 Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
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BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park 704-825-1333Street
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Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main 704-825-2483St. Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500 Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln 704-825-2046St.
CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church Methodist Church 207 Lowell 704-824-4213Ave.
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South 704-825-7269Street New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak 704-822-6195Trail New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main 704-825-5576Street Park Street United Methodist 120 Park 704-825-8480Street Power of the Spirit Church 118 School 704-827-7071Street Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main 704-825-9600Street Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley 704-825-9516Ave. South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither 704-825-8045Rd. South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801 St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest 704-825-8175Ave. The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185 MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 704-827-9846273
BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
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Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave 980-925-0433
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper 704-601-5146Street
East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
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Baptist Church 120 Branch 704-824-4535St. First
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Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco 704-825-6007St. Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln 704-825-8342St.
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main 704-827-4855St. Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076 Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600 Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939 Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly 704-263-0199Rd. Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442 Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner 704-827-0004St. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main 704-827-4751St.
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Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee 704-827-5526St. Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin 704-671-8640Ave. Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main 704-827-2481St. First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles 704-827-7461Dr. First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main 704-827-0521St.
Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central 704-825-3758Avenue
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba 704-461-8614Street
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee 704-827-1993St. Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026 LOWELL Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050 Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha 704-824-2872Ave Center Baptist Church S. New Hope 704-824-4121Rd. Epic Church 100 Indian 704-671-4652Walk Lowell Church of God 804 W. First 704-824-3383Street Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 704-824-9389Rd. Smyre Church N. Calvary Baptist Church W. 1st W. 1st Church E. 1st 704-824-3807St. Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250 Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main 704-824-4261St.
151 8th 704-824-3889Ave. Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745 Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main 704-824-3831St. Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319 First Baptist Church 235 8th 704-824-1991Ave. Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286 Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main 704-824-7785St. West Cramerton United
Core Church 2316 Acme 704-822-8033Rd.
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme 704-827-2061Road
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont 704-827-8474Road
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704-824-1213St. New Life Church 128 Robbins 704-824-1356St. Presbyterian
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin 704-827-8596Ave. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main 704-827-6141St. Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine 704-827-3856Rd. River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174 Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin 704-827-5181Ave. Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826 St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676 St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301 Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier 704-827-8111Ave.
McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church 704-824-5380St. McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main 704-824-2740St.
The Town of Ranlo reserves the right to decline any application. All approved vendors will be notified by September 2, 2022. Vendors must comply with the Gaston County Health Department Regulations and submit any associated fees. All fees and documentation must be submitted to Gaston County Health Department by September 1, 2022. For questions regarding permitting, please call 704853-5200.Forvendors wishing to set-up on Friday, set-up begins at noon on Friday, September 16 and closes at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 16. For vendors wishing to set-up on Saturday, set-up begins at noon on Saturday, September 17 and closes at 3:30 pm on Saturday, SeptemberThe17. Fall Festival is subject to all COVID19 restrictions that may exist at the time of the date of the festival. The Town of Ranlo is responsible for making final decisions in regard to the Fall Festival and by submitting an application, you agree to abide by its decisions. Full applications can be found the Town’s website.
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Gaston County Museum of Art and History (GCM) has been awarded funding from the American Historical Association’s Grants to Sustain and Advance the Work of Historical Organizations Program, which provides relief to institutions adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This opportunity was made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The primary goal of this project is to increase the research on African American history in Gaston County and incorporate that research into the interpretation at the Gaston County Museum. This project will help identify post-Civil War community development as well as expand upon historic figures that were instrumental in the growth of the prominent African American communities throughout the county. Work conducted by the historic preservation fellow will be incorporated into research and survey reports on four key African American historical sites within the county that could be designated as local landmarks by the Historic Preservation Commission. GCM is one of fifty grant recipients, which include site-based organizations, membership associations, and history departments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, N.C., provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions. Mark’s UMC to Back to School Bible School August 13 from 9am to 3pm. There Bible lessons, crafts, free and snacks Kids ages up to 12 a bathing suit under clothing bring towel. welcome drop kids off any time after 8:45 but please return by 1:00 kiddos water NC. School Bible School
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“I like it when Greg asks me for hugs. It makes my day,” said Arnold. Both interns said they experienced many mercy moments while at Holy Angels.“Kim always asks to go on the swing. We also listen to music. Every time it’s over, she’ll do a sign language ‘thank you’, which is really cool.” said Intern Matthew
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A total of 27 Notre Dame students have been touched by the life-altering experience at Holy Angels. “We have a special relationship with Notre Dame Club of Charlotte, the university and the interns who choose to come here,” said Holy Angels CEO Kerri Massey. “The students provide an energy and passion during their time here supporting our residents and staff. We hope the experience impacts them for the rest of their lives.” Both Arnold and
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The Town of Ranlo is now accepting fall festival applications. The 2022 Ranlo Fall Festival to be held on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 on the Town of Ranlo Ballfield. Please read and note the following important information. All applications are due to the Town of Ranlo by September 1, 2022. A completed application consists of application signed by the applicant, appropriate fee paid to the Town of Ranlo, appropriate fees and permitting paid and submitted to Gaston County Health Department, and a COVID-19 waiver.Food vendors may not sell lemonade, orangeade, snow-cones, candy apples, cotton candy, or popcorn.
TheGluckow.Notre Dame Club of Charlotte has partnered with the school’s Center for Social Concerns to send an intern or two to Holy Angels for 17 years. The interns received three credits in theology through experiential learning on the values of Catholic social teaching. “I am very proud of the Notre Dame Club of Charlotte’s connection and sponsorship with Holy Angels. It is a cause very dear to the hearts of our local alumni,” said Jim Mannix, club president. “This program provides a hands-on learning experience rarely available to college students. We intend to continue sending students as long as Holy Angels will have them.”
Matthew Gluckow and Amanda Arnold. Gluckow plan on going to medical school when they graduate from Notre Dame. They say this experience has changed the way they look at people who are differently able.“We were told not to look at what the residents can’t do. There is so much that they can do, and that’s really inspiring. They bring so much joy,” said Arnold. “I’ve learned so much here already. Don’t judge a book by its cover. All of these residents are special in their own exceptional way,” said Gluckow. “I hope I’ve made an impact on the people here. It certainly has made an impact on me.”
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Story/photo by Shawn Flynn Two promising young students from the University of Notre Dame spent the summer making an impact with the residents and staff of Holy “HolyAngels.Angels is really an amazing place,” said Notre Dame Intern Amanda Arnold. “I love the variety of work they do here and how they integrate faith through many expressions of human dignity and the legacy of mercy. Everybody has been very friendly and welcoming.”The two interns spent eight weeks at Holy Angels doing everything from physical and creative arts therapy to shadowing physicians and nurses as they do rounds. It’s truly an interactive experience where the interns are able to make connections with the residents.
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Awardees will implement short-term projects that explore new ideas or build on experiments initiated during the pandemic—from online programming or publications to using new technologies or expanding audiences and accessibility.Forjob description and application information https://www.gastoncountymuseum.org.
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Air Hare: A story about basketball and the first Dance points. “The whole experience was pretty cool. Our coaches wanted us to be prepared, no excuses, like we were not there to have fun; we were there to win games,” Hare says. “But it was fun. Especially to play a great team like Cincinnati.”Thefollowing year, UNCW finished 19-11, beat Old Dominion in the CAA Tournament, then lost to George Mason for a post-season trip to the NIT, where they lost in first round to Dayton. But the next year, after a 19-9 regular season and CAA wins over James Madison, Delaware and VCU, the Seahawks were in the air to Sacramento.After beating USC, they played Indiana – under new coach Mike Davis – in the second round and lost 76-67. Legendary coach Bob Knight had left Indiana two years earlier. “It would have been nice to play against him,” Hare says. “We were kind of bummed.”Hareis married and has two teenagers, a son and daughter. His son plays soccer; his daughter prefers volleyball. His driveway, he says, does not have a basketball goal.“My entire thing was the college experience and being part of such an amazing program. I wasn’t the star player, just a key player. The coaches were perfectionists, and we worked extremely hard and, because of that, had incredible success,” he says. “It’s not about me being a superstar, it’s about being part of a success story the school had never experienced. Last year, they celebrated the 20th anniversary, and it’s something no one can ever take away.” He says it’s great to have those memories brought back through the Hall of Fame. “It’s good to be in the Hall,” he says. “They have something they take pride in. I’m not someone who looks back at the past, but they bring back memories of what sports brought to my life.”
By Kathy Blake They were in Sacramento, in the Sacramento Kings’ arena, a bunch of guys from UNC-Wilmington 2,400 miles away, playing favored Southern Cal in the first round of the 2002 NCAA Men’s BasketballUSCTournament.wasfavored, an underdog pick to make the Final Four. The Seahawks were virtual rookies, having only been to the Big Dance once, two years“USCearlier.had a lot of talent,” says Stewart Hare, the 6-foot-6 UNCW center. “They were the under-theradarBasketballpick.” brackets, of course, are not meant to go according to plan. “We were up 20 at halftime,” says Hare, who played high school ball at East Gaston, “and in the second half they came back and tied us and we went into overtime.” With 45 seconds left in overtime, Hare’s flying dunk over three Trojans players put UNCW up 87-83. His two free throws moments later with :14 on the clock helped seal a 93-89Thevictory.dunkmade SportsCenter. It made YouTube. And the Seahawks (23-9) advanced to the second round for the first time in school history. “It was surreal,” Hare says. “My buddy, who was a manger of our team, on the way home he was like, man if this plane goes down it’s not going to be a big deal because your life isn’t going to get any better than Hare,that.”43,lives in Denver, N.C., now, where he’s a CPA. His basketball success in high school and college has landed him in the Mount Holly Sports Hall of “I’mFame.excited,” he said. “It’s good to be part of something like that.” Hare first picked up a basketball in about second grade. He liked the way Michael Jordan played, and Larry Bird, and joined a church league team. “I just took to it,” he says, “and followed it.” He was a threeyear starter at East Gaston, 1995 through 1997, and was All-Gazette in 1996 and ’97. He scored 1,301 points in high school. “We played 4A then, and the competition was ridiculously good. We played all the good Charlotte schools,” he says. Colleges noticed, and Hare was looking at Davidson, William and Mary, Holy Cross and“IUNCW.reallyliked the UNCW campus, plus it’s near the beach, and they played in the best conference [Colonial Athletic Association]. And you have a pretty good fan base,” he says, “because they don’t have a football team. So basketball is it.” In 1999-2000, UNCW went 18-13 in the regular season and finished fourth in the CAA at 8-8 then beat Virginia Commonwealth, George Mason and Richmond in the tournament. “When we won the conference tournament, we probably had a couple thousand people rush the court. We weren’t going to get an at-large bid to the NCAAs, so we had to win our conference, and our school at never been to NCAAs, so it literally was the first time they qualified in 23 years of being Division I,” Hare says. “The city was so excited.”
The team opened NCAA play in Nashville against Cincinnati on March 17, 2000 and lost 64-47. Hare had 9
MARIO McCORKLE 1990 – 125-pound NCHSAA 4A State champion, 4A Regional champion. 35-6 record. Defeated three Regional champions to win the State Championship.
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By Kathy Blake Mario McCorkle’s first choice was basketball. He was a determined, 88pound seventh-grader when he tried out for Mount Holly Middle School. “But I got cut from the team,” he says, “and they were having wrestling tryouts the same day, so I went downstairs and wrestled one of their top guys and beat him. So I figured, Ok, I guess I want to be a wrestler.” It worked McCorklewell.won several state and regional high school championships and a college scholarship. And, now, a place in the Mount Holly Sports Hall of WhenFame.his high school coach and Hall official Doug Smith notified him, McCorkle says, “I thought it was a prank, and he says, ‘No, get yourself ready for the third weekend in August.’ And I instantly called my mom and told her thank you, thank you for being a great mom because if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be getting any of these Wrestlingaccolades.”taughtMcCorkle a few things. He learned that excelling in the classroom is essential. He learned some people are less fortunate than others. He learned that hard work has rewards. And, later, he learned that each moment on this earth is a precious gift. The first lesson was that school wrestling is not the WWE.“Iused to wrestle with friends, and I had no idea what moves you could and couldn’t do. Like, I’d seen wrestling on TV, and this was a lot different,” he says. “There’s a lot of things happening in those few minutes, and you get tired!” He made the team, and quickly found that athletics goes beyond what happens on match day. “We had to get in shape and had to run so many miles a week,” he says. “We had a guy named Tony who used to wrestle for East Gaston, and he’d help with the program. We had to run around the auditorium, we had to change our eating habits so you wouldn’t cramp while you were out there, we’d get a Snickers bar for quick energy before a match … just some things they taught us.” In one match, he says, he recorded one of the fastest pins ever: seven seconds. In ninth grade, McCorkle was up to 112 pounds. He lost one match. “A guy named Kirkpatrick was the only one who beat me during the year, and I beat him back in the championship,” he says. The Gaston County Middle School Championships. I remember he was one of the toughest guys, but I pinned him in the secondHighperiod.”school is different from junior high. Athletes are bigger, stronger. Workouts are tougher, longer. Expectations are “Tenthgreater.grade was the year I wanted to quit,” McCorkle says. “Me and my teammate, we just got tired of running. Wrestling gave Mario McCorkle more than pins and wins We had to run stairwells, had to run hills, had to run and spit with gum, and we decided we were going to take our shoes and go to Coach Smith and say we quit. And he made us run until we thought we’d pass out. But I thank him for it, because he made us feel gifted. I feel like God gave me and my teammate a McCorklegift.”withdrew from post-season events that year because of non-wrestling related illness, but he learned a lesson in gratitude. “Coach Smith was almost like a father figure. He would buy some people wrestling shoes, because some people couldn’t afford them,” he says. McCorkle won his first state and regional championships as a junior. “It was the State 4A Championships, and the matches were pretty intense. We were wrestling for the team title, as well as individual, and East Gaston for years had been known as one of the dominant programs,” he says. “Coach Smith really put together a great program. A lot of us contributed to what I call teammanship.“And Coach Smith, he cared about your grades. If your grades were low, you were running some extra something.”McCorkle lost in the championship round of the state tournament his senior year. He remembers the atmosphere in the arena, more than the match. “You could tell when East Gaston came into the arena. There was a quote back then – “Momma, there goes that man!” – and that’s how they looked at East Gaston when we walked in. Coach Smith built a great program.” He applied to UNC-Chapel Hill, Fayetteville State and Campbell University. He and a teammate visited Fayetteville and Campbell, “and Campbell took us out, and bought us steaks… and we came up Thoughthere.”he accepted a scholarship to Campbell, McCorkle says, he later learned his dream school also was interested.“Iremember [East Gaston counselor] Miss [Cindy] Cloninger came up to me and said UNC had called and was going to give me partial scholarship. I remember crying that day, because UNC was where I wanted to go, but we [he and his teammate] both went to Campbell for two years.” His scholarship was part wrestling, part with the National Guard. And college was a whole new game. “In high school, you have some quick pins and easy matches, but in college it’s the elite of the elite, and it gives you a chance to actually improve your skills,” he says. “It was great McCorklecompetition.”wasinthe National Guard three years. He was flown to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., then to Camp Darby in Italy, where he built tankHeplatforms.wason leave, visiting his sister in Mount Holly, when that lesson occurred about each precious moment of life.He was sitting on the front steps, when the 16-year-old stranger approached with a 25 Beretta. Words happened. The teen hit McCorkle with six bullets – two in his chest, then his shoulder, back, backside and thigh. His lungs collapsed. He was hospitalized six days. “I heard the gun clicking, then he took off running,” McCorkle says. “They called an ambulance, and I remember thanking everyone for praying for me. They wouldn’t let my mom or anyone else come back there [in the ER]. Later, they explained to my mom that part of what saved me was that I was so muscular.“Ithank God every day to be alive. I truly, truly, truly thank God every day.” McCorkle, 49, lives in Greenville, S.C. now, where he works as a metal fabricator. He says his wrestling career was important away from the mat, too, with friendships made and the moments of ‘teammanship.’McCorkle’s grandmother had 11 children. “And out of that 11, I have 31 first cousins on my mom’s side and 97 second cousins. I have a huge family,” he says. When that grandmother, Vertie Mae McCorkle, passed away in 2018 at age 100, he says, Coach Smith was at the funeral. “Being in this Hall of Fame is an honor,” he says. “I have three beautiful children. With the wrestling guys, it was like a brotherhood. We pushed each other to be the best we could be.”
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STEWART HARE East Gaston basketball: Three-year starter (19951997), All-Gazette 1996, 1997. Total points: 1,301. UNCW: 119 games; 5.8 ppg; 1.1 assists. FG % 38.7; FT % 68.1. Total points: 696. The 2022 Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held on August 20 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex at 6pm. Doors open at 5. Tickets are available at Moose’s Pharmacy and David’s Detailin, and online at FameTotheName.org.
Mario McCorkle Mario on the mat.
The 2022 Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held on August 20 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex at 6pm. Doors open at 5. Tickets are available at Moose’s Pharmacy and David’s Detailin, and online at FameTotheName.org.
• Waiting for a bus rider –Parents should wait for their child on the side of the road that the child is dropped off. If a bus rider must cross the street to meet their parent, they might be excited about seeing them and forget to look before crossing the road. For more information on school cross safety visit: ncbussafety.org.
The City of Kings Mountain welcomes back legendary groups, Blackwater Band and East Coast Party Band to kick off the NC BeachBlast Festival presented by Two Kings Casino, Friday, AugustBased19th. out of Clarkton, NC, Blackwater Band has been performing all over the Southeast for 11 years. Recently named Musical Ambassadors of their hometown of Mount Pleasant, SC, East Coast Party Band covers six decades of Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Beach, and much more! “This is the second visit to Kings Mountain for East Coast Party Band,” states lead singer and former Kings Mountain resident Mark Black. “We can’t wait to get back to Kings Mountain. The crowd is always ready to have a great time.” The kick-off party begins at 6:00 pm with Carolina Beach Music Award-winning DJ Eric Bowman, followed by Blackwater Band at 6:30 pm and East Coast Party Band at 8:30 pm. Many of your favorite food vendors will be on hand, serving kettle corn, seafood, burgers, and more. The full-day festival begins Saturday, August 20th, at 10:00 am. For more information on the NC BeachBlast Festival, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-7302101, or visit their website mspecialevents.FacebookYouCom/nc-beachblast-festival.www.KingsMountainEvents.atmayalsovisittheirpageat@cityofk-
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• Look before getting off the bus – Bus riders should look to the right before disembarking the bus. Drivers sometimes try to pass buses, illegally, on the right.
Blackwater Band and East Coast Party Band kick off the NC BeachBlast Festival in Kings Mountain, NC
The City of Belmont is excited to announce this year’s annual Back to School Bash, hosted by the Belmont Police Department. Back to School Bash will include free hotdogs, drinks, and fun activities for children and families of all ages. Attendees will be able to participate in a DWI simulation course, fire safety, and waterJoinactivities.usasthe Back to School Bash is designed to give back, educate the community, and promote awareness through demonstrations and programs. On Monday, August 1, 2022 the Belmont Police Belmont Department was given a $2000 donation from the Downtown Belmont Development Association to help make the event an even bigger success. The Back to School Bash will take place on Saturday, August 20th from 10:00AM –1:00PM at Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont.
The Cramerton Community Committee and the Town of Cramerton teamed up recently and held a Mini Boat Regatta on the South Fork River. Everyone did such an amazing job on their boats. The weather was blistering hot but King of Pops helped cool everyone down. Here are some scenes from the fun. Stephanie Newman photos School starts in Gaston County on August 17 and buses will be rolling. Observe the rules of the road when you come across a stopped bus. When to stop: • Two-lane roadway – All traffic from both directions must stop • Two-lane with a center turning lane – All traffic from both directions must stop • Four-lane roadway – All traffic from both directions must stop • Four-lane roadway with a median – Only traffic following the bus must stop • Four or more lanes with a center turning lane – Only traffic following the bus must stop Other tips: • Follow the bus driver’s signals – The school bus driver will signal with their hands when it is safe for the rider to cross the street when boarding and exiting the bus. Children should watch and wait for the all-clear signal from their driver.•Wear bright clothing – The bright colors make it easier for drivers to see the children.•Stand off the road – Children should stand at least 10 feet from the road when waiting for the bus. This keeps children off the road and out of traffic.•Something is dropped – If a child drops something while walking to the bus, they should not pick it up. They should notify the bus driver and follow the driver’s instructions. The child may not be seen by the driver if they bend down and pick up the object.
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ICES is seeking a volunteer host family for a female student from Ukraine who will be attending Gaston Day School as a 10th grade student in the fall. If you are interested in being a host family please contact:Tammy Becker, tbecker@ icesusa.org, profit501changeInternational1-844-844-2500.CulturalEx-Services(ICES)isa(c)(3)USbasednon-organization.
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4. Cramerton Middle School (assistant principal Beth Crosby, school coordinator)
“Show us the money!” That’s exactly what Gaston County Schools employees, students, and parents did during the 2021-2022 academic year when it came to the annual fundraising campaign for the United Way of Gaston County. The school district is a longtime and significant contributor to the local fundraising efforts that provide support for United Way programs in three areas: education, health, and financial stability. The 2021-2022 total for Gaston County Schools (drum roll, please) is $104,418.81.
Campaign nets more than $104,000 for the United Way of Gaston County pal Lynn Whiteside, school coordinator) 6. Chapel Grove Elementary School (principal Mitch Allen, school coordinator) 7. H.H. Beam Elementary School (assistant principal Deon Kennedy, school coordinator)8.Grier Middle School (assistant principal Donovan Kent, school coordinator) 9. Bessemer City High School (principal Sheila Wyont, school coordinator) 10. Lowell Elementary School (teachers Paris Suttenfield and Emily Morton, school coordinators)Thirty-five schools had an increase in giving when compared to last year. New Hope Elementary and H.H. Beam Elementary had the most significant increases in giving. The central level departments contributed nearly $15,000, which was an increase of about $2,000 when compared to 20202021. The top central level departments in fundraising were the Superintendent’s Office (which includes Accountability and Communications), Academic Services, Finance, and Technology Support Services. The 2021-2022 campaign netted about $11,000 more than the previous year. While the pandemic made money tight and hindered the ability for schools to conduct typical fundraising activities, the district still managed to raise more than $93,000 in 2020-2021. Most impressive, the $93,000 figure was off by only about $600 from the $94,000 total raised in 2019-2020 before the pandemic hit.
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The school district’s United Way campaign is coordinated by the Communications Department/Office of Business Partnerships in cooperation with the 56 schools and various central office departments. Valerie Yatko, director of business and community partnerships, is the lead coordinator. Typically, funds for the United Way are collected each year in October/November.
Dr. Booker added, “We want to thank each person who contributed to our fundraising campaign for the United Way. Regardless of whether you gave $10 or $100, you gave what you could, and we are most appreciative. We know that every dollar counts, and when our schools and central level departments come together to support a common cause, we always have positive results. Without question, raising more than $104,000 is very positive.”
Belmont Abbey teams with IWP Once accepted into IWP’s onsite M.A. program, ten Belmont Abbey students will receive a $2,200 scholarship each semester and are eligible for additional IWP merit-based scholarships and tuition discounts. Additionally, students from Belmont Abbey will receive early acceptance assurance into the online M.A. program and priority consideration for IWP’s internship program, with the opportunity to visit the Institute prior on a yearly basis. In turn, Belmont Abbey will share IWP’s mission with students and raise awareness of IWP’s programs on campus. This agreement is equally beneficial to IWP as they seek to find students with strong foundations of ethics and morality. “IWP and Belmont have a mutual commitment to the defense of truth, justice, and the Western moral tradition, and our efforts are greatly strengthened by our new partnership, ‘’ says Mr. Tim Stebbins, IWP Vice President of Graduate Recruitment. “This endeavor will streamline our central mission of educating the next generation of leadership in intelligence, diplomacy, and national security. We very much look forward to welcoming Belmont Abbey alumni through our doors and watching them embark on fascinating careers.”
Congratulations to Lowell Elementary School for being a top ten fundraising school in the annual fundraising campaign for the United Way of Gaston County. The Gaston County Board of Education recognized Lowell Elementary School during the “Good News” portion of the Board Meeting. Teacher Paris Suttenfield is pictured with Board Chairman Jeff Ramsey. Belmont Abbey College and the Institute of World Politics (IWP) announce a partnership in international affairs education. Earlier this week, the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will benefit students pursuing an education in international affairs and politics. The establishment of this new partnership pairs two institutes focused on giving students the skills necessary to succeed in the world of politics, statecraft, and national security affairs. The partnership will provide Belmont Abbey students an exceptional next step towards a career in international affairs. Dr. David Williams, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Belmont Abbey, believes this new opportunity further enhances the mission of the Abbey. Our mission hopes for our students to be ‘a blessing for themselves and others,’ and those called to careers in international affairs will find that developing their skills at IWP will build on what they’ve received at BAC in a host of ways,” he says.
5. New Hope Elementary School (princi-
“The amount is very impressive and certainly exceeds our expectations,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Traditionally, our fundraising total has been in the $100,000 range, and it is great to see that we went above and beyond this school year to help fund important programs right here in our community.”
Dr. Booker concluded: “Our schools and central level departments have been consistent in making the United Way of Gaston County a fundraising priority, even during a global pandemic. We are grateful for the contributions, and we want to commend our campaign coordinators, who invested much time and energy in promoting our campaign, collecting the funds, and providing them to the United Way. We are hoping to have another successful fundraising campaign this fall.”
Leading the way in fundraising for 20212022 was Southwest Middle School, Hunter Huss High School, and Forestview High School. All three schools contributed more than $5,000 each. Here is a look at the top 10 fundraising schools:1.Southwest Middle School (principal Cindy Hester, school coordinator) 2. Hunter Huss High School (assistant principal William Winston, school coordinator)3. Forestview High School (assistant principal James Hilburn, school coordinator)
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LEGAL NOTICE Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org Have you ever been at that place in life where you just need a win? Perhaps you have been facing some trial or temptation. Maybe something is going on in your life that has you completely stressed out. It may feel like you just can’t win, and that every time you stand up you get knocked back down. You just need a victory; you need a move from God in your life. In 1 Kings 18:20-40, Elijah needed a win. He was a great prophet of God, yet most everyone ignored him. The land was lost in idolatry, the king was evil, and the people rejected God. No one wanted to listen as Elijah attempted to lead them back to God. Elijah proposed a contest. He alone as God’s man, would I need a win! go up to Mt. Carmel and face the 450 prophets of Baal, the king, and the people. He would build an alter and offer a sacrifice, and so would they. Whichever god answered by fire would be God. The prophets of Baal went first. They prayed and cried out to their god, but there was no answer. After many hours, Elijah built his altar and offered a sacrifice. He even poured water on it. As he prayed, God answered from heaven with fire, consuming the altar. There on that mountain the people finally acknowledged that the Lord is God indeed. Elijah got his win on the mountain that day. God showed up in a powerful way! As we go through this life facing whatever may come, we may feel alone, powerless, and fearful about tomorrow. As Elijah knew, we are not alone. God goes up with us on those mountains of life. God shows up when we need Him most, and He still delivers victories. He may answer in some big way like He did for Elijah, but it could be something small. It could be a phone call of forgiveness, or a text of encouragement. It may simply be the peace of Jesus to get you through one more Whateverday.you are facing, you need faith. It took great faith for Elijah to head up that mountain. It took faith and trust that God would be there for him. Elijah had that faith and went down the mountain victorious. Wherever you are in life, have that faith. Pray without ceasing. Call on God, and live for Him. Go up that mountain in faith and come down victorious in Jesus!
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COPPERHEAD ROAD LAWN AND FIELD. Give us a call for prompt friendly service. Offering lawn care and field services (light tractor work, soil sampling and analysis) at reasonable prices. Standard lawn package: (mowing, trimming, blowing off driveways and porches.) (704) 692-0662CHILD CARE NEW HOPE PRESCHOOL IS REOPENING! First Day of School: Tuesday, September 6th. Preschool every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 9:00 - 12:00. Welcoming All 3 and 4 Year old children to come share a wonderful year of learning, growing, and fun! Registration Fee: $50 Monthly Tuition: $175 New Hope Baptist Church, Earl, NC. Email or call for more information! (803) gmail.comnewhopepreschool04@389-3282 CHILD CARE READY, SET, LEARN! PRESCHOOL. Hi families! I’ve recently started an in-home, small group private preschool or mom’s morning out program for little ones ages 18 months to 4 years old in Cleveland County. Our in-home preschool program is unique. We aren’t your traditional family child care program but we also are not a center preschool program. We are the best of both worlds…a small, close knit, home-like environment that offers rich, hands on, educational opportunities for preschool aged children to help prepare them for kindergarten success & beyond. If you’re looking for a halfday preschool, we’d love to have your little one join us At Ready, Set, Learn! Preschool to get a head start on “learning to love and loving to learn”. (704) 9743288 gmail.comRSLPreschool2022@YARDSALES CLEVELAND COUNTY BIG BIG MOVING SALE Fri., Aug 12th, and Sat., Aug. 13th 2022 & from 7:00 AM - Until both days. Everything must go! Rain dates Aug. 19th and 20th. 1529 Stony Point Rd., Shelby, NC 28150 ANTIQUES SOLID WOOD DRESSER W/MIRROR. Victorian Style Dresser with Mirror. Solid wood in good condition. $125.00 Pick-up only. (704) 692-4765 wilcurb@aol.com UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075. FOR SALE 2 SEE-DOOS FOR SALE. 1995 & 1997 Models. If interested call 704-482-2173. BANJO & GUITAR FOR SALE. 5 string Banjo, Leo Deluxe, HS case-$600. Takamine Guitar-cedar top, acustic electric, HS case-$600. 704-860-3275. TOOLS & COLLECTIBLES DOLLS for sale. Great price. Call 704-434-7833 for more information. 2022 KABOTA TRACTOR. M6060HD. 72 hours. $37,500. 704-692-3681. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. (828) 980-0881 FOR SALE 1980 CONN BRASS TRUMPET owned by Chase band student. Good condition. Needs cleaning. In original case. $275. 828-289-6114. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367. RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895 ZERO TURN LAWN MOWER. 48 inch, commercial, Kohler motor, good condition, $1500 OBO. 828-657-4445. Leave voicemail if no answer. STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPO’S. LARGE SELECTION! CASH or RENT TO OWN. NO CREDIT CHECK! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 South, Forest City Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12 (828) 245-5895 SEASONED FIREWOOD. Small bundles stretch wrapped $5 each. Will deliver 15 miles outside Cherryville. $40 minimum for delivery. 704-5383081, (704) 435-3970 NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895 ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 1012. Ph. (828) 245-5895 STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales Forest City 2690 Hwy 221 South. Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph.(828) 2455895 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867 TWO PEAVY COLUMN PA SPEAKERS. Each with four 10 speakers. Fully functional. In excellent condition! $225.00. (704) 524-8761 nctomcat2002@yahoo.com GASTON MEMORIAL PARK 2 PLOTS Veterans Section near main entrance, 2 grave plot fronts on road, $8000. Approximate GPS location 35.249,-81.143 veteranplot@ ALLrunbox.usPOOL EQUIPMENT AND chemicals for 24 ft. above ground pool, except pool and liner. $200.00 for all. 828-9802493. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
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100ATWEIGHTANNOUNCEMENTSWATCHERSOPENTHENealSeniorCenterTRHarrisDr., Shelby, NC 28150 Hours: Thursday 5:00pm - 6:30pm; Workshop at 5:30pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 10:00am; Workshop at 9:00am. More information and a promotional code for $10 off contact: molly.d.blanton@ww.com CREST HIGH CLASS 1982 REUNION Sat., Sept. 24th, 2022 at LeGrand Center in Shelby. 7-11pm. $50 per person or $90 per couple. Send payment to Sherri Jackson, check or money order: 2426 Blacksburg Rd., Grover, NC 28073. Venmo - @Sherri-Jackson-51, Cash App - $sherri4262 (Deadline for payments 9/2/22) CREST HIGH CLASS 1981 REUNION Sat., Sept. 24th, 2022 at LeGrand Center in Shelby. 7-11pm. $50 per person or $90 per couple. Send money Venmo @Crest81, or mail check or money order: payable to Rhonda Ruppe at PO Box 441, Cliffside, NC 28024 (Deadline for payments 9/2/22) LOCA& Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103 COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 SHS CLASS OF 1977 REUNION. Shelby High Class of ‘77 will hold there 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Izzi Q Barbecue located at 127 W. Marion St., in Uptown Shelby. $25 per person and that’s all inclusive; venue, food and music. Desserts by Betsy Lutz McPherson. Checks can be mailed to Donna Blanton Rash at 1045 Allison Dr., Shelby NC 28150 1980 SHELBY HIGH CLASS REUNION. SHS Class of 1980 is having our 42nd reunion of Oct 1 2022 at the Don Gibson Theatre. Social hour begins at 6:30 with dinner and dancing to follow. Meal will consist of chicken, barbecue, sides, desserts and drinks. Cash bar available with DJ to provide music.$50 per person and $90 per couple..Please respond by September 15th. Payment may be made to Pam Blanton Williams, 1615 Wesson Rd, Shelby, NC 28152 or through paypal @PamelaWilliams911. Any questions please contact Pam Blanton Williams 704-692-2472 or Lynn McCarver Hicks 704284-3303 ner@carolina.rr.com ON-LINE RESELLERS STOCK UP! with no limits on quantities:- Electronics with values to $39.95 ALL ONLY $1.99! (savings to 95% off retail). Side door sale, next to Mighty Dollar FOREST CITY Saturday August 6th, 9am-5pm, CASH ONLY. MERCHANDISERVENDINGEMPLOYMENTROUTEDRIVER/POSITION. Part time Position available (approximately 24 hours per week). Vending Route Driver/ Merchandiser position available for Snack, Beverage Route, in the Shelby NC area. The right candidate will be motivated, a self-starter and customer service oriented. Duties include, loading box truck with beverages and snacks, driving to accounts, filling and servicing vending machines. Vending machine service includes, collecting money, rotating products. The role is approximately 20% driving and 80% stocking, moving, loading product. Regular and repeated lifting, sliding, pushing, pulling of 40lbs is required. • Base pay starts at 11/ hr. Weekends off! Clean driving record required. Employees must consent to background check and drug screening. Please call 704-466-3241 between the hours of 9am until 4pm Monday thru Thursday or e-mail rick@toprowvending. com ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby
NOWANNOUNCEMENTSBOOKDONATIONSNEED-EDSUPPORTYOURLOCALLIBRARY!THECLEVELANDCOUNTYFRIENDSOFTHELIBRARYNEEDYOURUSEDBOOKSINGOODCONDITION.WEUSEYOURDONATIONSTOGENERATEFUNDSFORYOURLOCALLIBRARY.PLEASEBRINGYOURDO-NATIONSTOTHEEUGE-NIAH.YOUNGMEMORIALLIBRARYAT104HOWIEDRIVEINSHELBY.(704)487-9069JONES.BET-SYH@GMAIL.COMOPEN. Come See us Ross Consignment, llc. 127 West Main Street, Rutherfordton 828-447-6971 75TH SKINNER FAMILY REUNION. INVITATION TO THE 75th SKINNER FAMILY REUNION. DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM SKINNER AND ELIZABETH AIKMAN. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022 at TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 746 TRINITY CHURCH ROAD, MOORESBORO, NC. GREETING 12:30 TO 1:00. PRAY AND EAT AT 1:00 UNTIL “BRING A PICNIC BASKET”. COME AND VISIT, TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES AND REMINISCE. BRING ANY OLD PHOTOS AND SHARE STORIES, PRINTED FAMILY TREES AND BOOKS FILLED WITH INFORMATION OF THE PAST. INFO CONTACT: rskin-
BLANTON’S TREE SERVICE LLC. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES FULLY INSURED. CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE 704-692-4203, KALEB. (704) 692-4203 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.
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MALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. 11 weeks old. Wormed, 1st shots, $350. Call or text (704) 466-6983 TOY POODLES AVAILABLE. CKC registered. $1,200 ea. Call 828-289-8844. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE: CKC registered. Born 6/17/2022. 3 Females available. 1st shots and dewormed. Asking $600. Dam and Sire on site. Call or Text. (828) 289-1795 BLUE FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES. FRENCHIES. Lovable healthy playful litter of blue French Bulldog puppies, mother on the premises, ready for pickup mid-August! We are a pet loving family breeder, we limit our mommy Frenchie to a couple of litters— we are NOT a puppy mill, located in Virginia zip code 24598 (203) 430-8094 tonya.feliciano@yahoo. com CKC REG YORKIES. 4 males and a female 10 weeks old, registered shots and wormings. $800 (704) 780-9826 tcaithlynn@yahoo.com
PETS & LIVESTOCK DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPPIES. $600. Males/Females, Black/Tan and Red/Tan, Wormed, 1st shots, Tails Docked & Dew Claws Removed. CKC reg parents. Born 6/18/22. $600 (864) 492-5385
DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6, Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16 Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 245-5895 DOBERMAN PUPPIES. Black and Tan Doberman pups. CKC rgst. Ready to go August 20th. $800. Call or txt (828) 817-2851 firman2538@gmail.com FULL BLOOD HOUND PUPPIES FOR SALE. $400 neg, no papers, wormed and first shots. Born 6-1422. We have four left, two females and two males For more information please call or text (252) 5211197 whitlynn0128@gmail.com PULLETS READY FOR PRODUCTION. 5 Sapphire Gems & 5 Brahamas. $15 each. Call (704) 692-7451 AUSSIES Beautiful & healthy Aussies, males. Working stock. Dew claws removed. Parents standard size. UTD on shots & worming. $600 (980) 234-1744 pat.smith107@aol.com
DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Purebred Dachshund Puppies I have 4 first come first serve selling for $400. Please contact if interested! (704) 974-4056 daniel.edens2@ gmail.com
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. BUYING BASEBALL CARDS AND RECORDS LOOKING FOR 50S, 60S, AND 70S BASEBALL CARDS IN ANY CONDITION. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR CARDS THAT ARE SITTING AND COLLECTING DUST AS WELL AS OLD ROCK AND ROLL RECORDS. CALL TIM (661) 3126159 AMMO.WANTED:LIVE.COMSAVEYOUREARTH@OLDANDNEW
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CKC: GOLDEN-RETRIEVER PUPPIES OF ENGLISH-BLOODLINES Born: May 10th, 2022. Veterinary Exams and Vaccinations: June 23rd, 2022. Health-Guarantee, Veterinary-Records, CKC-Registration, and food accustomed to eating. Adoption Fee: $1500. (704) 740-8456 purplepondretrievers@gmail.com LABRADOODLE PUPPIES BORN 6-16-22 Dewormed, will have 1st shots, $500 each. Ready to go 7-30-22. Henry Miller; 1608 Walls Church Road, Ellenboro. LAB PUPPIES. 4 male 2 female black pure bred Lab Retriever puppies. 4 weeks old. $700. Taking deposits (704) GERMANchadmc@bellsouth.net472-7903ROTTWEILERPUPS. CKC registered, 8 wks old. Parents on site. Shots and deworming up-to-date. $800 each. 803-2226730. CARS & TRUCKS 2009 FORD F-150 Silver, 4x2, Reg. cab, Auto., V8, 235,700 miles, Transmission rebuilt 25,000 ago, Engine has lost compression. $1800 Call (704) 300-4755 2011 FORD FUSION SEL. Aluminum wheels, leather seats, 114,000 miles, $5,975.00 828287-3820. CARS & TRUCKS 1999 FORD TAURUS. Looks and runs good. 133,000 miles, $4,000. 828-289-1817. 2002 FORD ECONOLINE IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. Great Neighborhood. Separate 2 Car Garage. (No Pets) $1500 month. Call (704) 473-5240 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 4734299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. 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, (704) 482-7723 OUTSIDE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN. Nice 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile home on large lot. No pets or smoking. References required. No texts please. 704418-3790 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 2&3487-6354BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259. 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH MOBILE HOME. On private lot. NO PETS. Call for info (704) 4669984 2 AND 3 BEDROOM MOBILE homes for rent in Shelby. $650-$850. Call (828) 234-8147 LINCOLN COUNTY SPACE FOR LEASE, 1000 SQ.FT. On a busy Hwy 10 West in Vale, NC. Highspeed wi-fi and ample parking. Great for office, retail, showroom, etc. Available mid August. $850 month. 828394-9328 RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828382-0475. call 704-484-1047 Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon SUDOKU Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column, and each 3 by 3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9 using logic. ? ??
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FOR SALE JAZZY MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR. ELITE HD Holds 300lbs and up. Colors are red and black. $850. New Chair, Great condition. (704) 860-4584
LEXINGTON SOLID WOOD BEDROOM FURNITURE For Sale: 6 pc. solid wood bedroom furniture. Includes 2- night stands, Queen Size Head/Foot Board and frame, Dresser with Mirror and Chest. Pick-Up or will deliver. (704) 692-4765 wilcurb@ aol.com RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383. WANT TO BUY SNAPPER LAWNMOWER. I AM LOOKING to buy a riding Snapper Lawnmower with handle bars and a starter. Contact Randy-704-472-0749. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 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
CARGO VAN E-150 Van. Good condition. 180,000 miles. Priced to sell. Call Jim 828-289-3801. 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. 93,000 miles, $13000, very clean. Minor exterior blemishes. 2WD. Small V8. 1 owner. (843) 858-6854 TANWOODY2@GMAIL.COM 2003 BUICK LESABRE. Nice maroon exterior. Looks good. Great air. Good condition. 98,000 miles. $6,500 or best offer. (704) 942-4788 CAMPGROUND.SCENICCAMPERSRIDGECOUNTRY Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 2019 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE 2500RL. Camper. Fully loaded. Hitches, sway bars, 29’9”. Queen bed w/2 massage recliners. Sleeps 4 to 6. $26,000. (704) 300-6286 MOTORCYCLES & ATVS WANT TO BUY USED UTV (utility vehicle) w/2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Also handyman with a chainsaw available. 828-248-2184. CAMGROUND.SCENICVACATIONSRIDGECOUNTRY Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659. REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006. FOR RENT CATAWBA COUNTY VALE - RENT LOCAL SPACE Great Deal! Parts of a 5,000 sq ft commercial building.1st floor 1200 sq ft. office with 13’ ceilings & bathroom. Mini Storage available - various sizes. Basement 2000 sq ft with loading dock, three phase electric, separate entrance & bathroom. Possible uses – storage, offices, small business startups, your business! Serious inquires please call (828) 228-4016 CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME. Rent $1250, Deposit E$1250, Application Fee $25. 2346 Blacksburg Road, Grover, NC 704-214-4180 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH DUPLEX. Rent $975, Deposit $975, Application Fee $25. 107-1 Oak Drive, Lawndale, NC 28090. 704-214-4180. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE.. Rent $1250, Deposit $1250, Application Fee $25. 124 Deer Meadow Lane, Lawndale, NC 28090. 704-214-4180. SHELBY, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH House in Meadowood Subdivision, across from Dover YMCA, accommodations include stove, oven, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookups, handicap ramp, storage building, fenced back yard, central heat/air, no pets allowed, $1200/month and $1200 deposit for more info call Jeff (704) 472-8277 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Second floor. Excellent location, Shelby. No smoking or pets. NOT HAP eligible. Heat & water included in $600 mo. (704) 4875480 BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM HOME.
PETS & LIVESTOCK 20 WOOL SHEEP & LAMBS AVAILABLE. To responsible (Shepherd) free. Must have own transportation & prove his or her reliability. Must act quickly. PS. Livestock trailer $500, in good condition & reliable with new tires, new electric system. (704) 8307837 LGD (LIVESTOCK GUARD DOG & COMPANION). 14 month old Anatolian Shepherd / Labrador. Black & white, primarily black. Approxz 80-90 lbs. Very strong & healthy. Named Bruno. Presently guarding 20 sheep and lambs in Vale, NC. $500 and worth every penny. (704) 830-7837 BEAGLE PUPPIES, 6 WEEKS OLD. Gay Bramlet Bloodllines. 1 black/tan female, also tried color male and female. $100 each. (704) 473-0682
Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488. WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 487WANT5244 TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-652-9425 or cell 954-614-2562.
WANTED DOG WALKER $20/ HOUR. Tank is a 145 pound Bull Mastiff living in Bostic area on 8 acres. He expects to play, run, chase and get belly rubs, must be female. His present ‘girlfriend’ is returning to college. Tank looks forward to seeing you 2-5 hours per week. Please email rcbuese@ gmail.com
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Sept. 2nd R-S Central at South Point 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9th Open Date - Bye Week Sept. 16th South Point at Stuart Cramer 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23rd Hunter Huss at South Point 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30th Crest at South Point 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7th South Point at Kings Mountain 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14th South Point at Ashbrook 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21st Forestview at South Point 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28th South Point at North Gaston 7:30 p.m.
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Sept. 16th Mount Island Charter at Pine Lake Prep 7:00 p.m. Sept. 23rd Community School of Davidson at MICS 7:00 p.m. Sept. 29th Mountain Island Charter at Winston-Salem Prep 7:00 p.m. Oct. 7st Christ the King at Mountain Island Charter 7:00 p.m. Oct. 14th Mountain Island Charter at Bishop McGuinness 7:00 p.m. Oct. 21st Carver at Mountain Island Charter 7:00 p.m. Oct. 28th MICS at Lake Norman Charter 7:00 p.m.
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Aug. 19th North Gaston at East Gaston 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26th East Gaston at South Point 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2nd Stuart Cramer at East Gaston 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9th Open Date - Bye Week Sept. 16th East Gaston at Cherokee 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23rd Cherryville at East Gaston 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30th East Gaston at Thomas Jefferson 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7th East Gaston at Bessemer City 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14th Burns at East Gaston 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21st East Gaston at Shelby 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28th Highland Tech at East Gaston 7:30 p.m.
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