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A borrowed coat kicked off a 61 year love affair

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Valentine's Day is coming up and Bill and Lib Rhyne of Stanley have one of the most interesting love stories ever of their 61 years together.

It all started with a borrowed coat.

“Lib and I met on a blind date on January 21, 1956 when I was stationed at Donaldson Air Force base near her hometown of Greenville, S.C.,” Lowell native Bill said. “I didn't have a sport coat to wear so I borrowed one from a friend. I remember thinking she was a nice looking girl. She still is.”

Lib recalled the coat and her first impression of Bill.

“He was nice looking- it must have been the coat,” she said with a grin.

The couple dated for over a year and were married April 9, 1957 in Greenville. Soon after, Lib got a transfer to Gastonia with her job as a telephone operator and Bill was discharged from the Air Force. The pair moved to Lowell

where they lived for a spell then bought Sandcastle Farm on the South Fork River from Bill's grandfather in 1960.

Life on the farm, and living in its 1890 farmhouse, was a challenge, more so for Bill than Lib. “Bill was a city guy, but I grew up on a farm without electricity or running water,” Lib said. “Bill's grandparent's house had those so it wasn't so bad.”

Heat was another matter.

“There was only one heater in the house,” Bill says. “The kitchen had a wood stove but that was it.”

Water was known to freeze in the kitchen on cold nights.

“Lib worked at the phone company during the week and helped cut wood for the stove on weekends,” Bill said.

The farm brought with it hard work and Bill and Lib both pitched in. One of the jobs Lib did was drive the hay bailing tractor.

“She bailed 1,165 bales in one day,” Bill and Lib Rhyne of Stanley will celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary this year. Together they’ve kept their Sandcastle Farm going for 58 years Bill said. with hard work, faith, and fun.

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Montcross Chamber president Ted Hall was recovering from a serious medical issue and could not make the 58th annual banquet last week. Ted was there in spirit thanks to special images like this one displayed by Chamber vice president Teresa Rankin.

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Third in a series of four stories remembering influential and pioneering African-American citizens from our area.

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Chamber and/or to the community either during the past year or over many years.

Holy Angels has been providing programs and services for the differently able since 1956, when Maria (Holy Angels’ first resident) was brought to a daycare run by the Sisters of Mercy. Located in Belmont, Holy Angels now serves 100 residents with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions, offering an array of programs and services for their residents and their residents’ families.

Twenty-one years ago, Holy Angels expanded its community outreach by providing vocational training and meaningful supported employment opportunities for adults in its care in the heart of downtown Belmont. Cherubs Café opened in 1996 on Main Street and has offered an ever-expanding selection of breakfast and lunch options, along with a smile, to guests ever since.

Cherub’s Candy Bouquets was the second Holy Angels commercial and vocational venture in Belmont.

In 2016, Cherubs Market was opened in Cramerton in conjunction

T h e late John H o p e made a big impact on Mt. Holly before he passed John Hope away on June 28, 2016 at the age of 63.

Hope was a long time City of Mt. Holly employee.

In 2005 he received the 15 year award from the City. In 2006 the City of Mount Holly presented him with the Community Award and in 2014 he was the recipient of the City of Mount Holly's Lifetime Achievement Award and Key to the City.

He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Robert and Zelma Anderson Hope. He was a member of the Kappa Fraternity, and an inductee in the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame. As 2011 Mount Holly Man of the Year and a former Grand Marshall of the Mount Holly Christmas Parade, Mr. Hope was an active and vital member of the Mount Holly Community. He served as treasurer of the Gaston County Democratic Party and Board of Directors member of the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) Board of Directors.

He was a former recipient of Gaston County's Organization of Community Concerns Award in recognition and appreciation for his many years of service to the community.

Hope was active in the Community Relief Organization as well as the Mount Holly Historical Society.

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Montcross Chamber hosts 58th annual banquet A huge throng of local business and civic leaders packed the Grand Hall at the Mt. Holly Municipal Center last Thursday for the 58th annual Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce banquet and awards event. One important face was missing. Chamber president Ted Hall was at home recovering from a heart attack on January 24 and could not make the event. Everyone wishes Ted a speedy recovery.

Chamber board chair Carey Roberts said with 540 members the Montcross Chamber is the fastest growing chamber of commerce in the Charlotte area. Roberts pointed to several ways that has been accomplished including putting members first, building bridges connecting people, businesses and communities, tearing down walls that divide people, businesses and communities, make business fun, and looking for ways to say “yes”.

As has been the case at banquets past, a number of awards were handed out to deserving recipients.

Business of the Year Business of the Year went to Holy Angels and its affiliates. The Business of the Year award is given to a business member of the Montcross Area Chamber which has exhibited an extraordinary degree of service to the

John Hope loved Mt. Holly

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TODAY’S QUOTE: “ Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”

OPINION

~Mother Teresa

I didn’t get invited to the Super Bowl party

My Opinion:

For a few years, I led a Bible Study in my home. There were four couples that had grown close studying God’s Word. I was willing to be the Bible teacher while someone else facilitated the administration of the group.

Not only did we get together weekly, we got together other times outside the formal Bible study. Annually, we rented a boat and went swimming on Lake Norman. There were other times of fellowship. If we were having a party, we made sure everyone was invited.

A few years ago, I commented to my wife I wanted to be invited to a Super Bowl party. We did a lot of invitations to people to come over to our house; I wanted to be invited to someone else’s house. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen.

Come Super Bowl Sunday, I was home; alone with my wife; working on taxes. My wife tried to cheer me up but how much fun can you have getting your tax documents ready for the CPA. A few days later I was talking to one of our Bible study members who told me he was over at another member’s house attending their Super Bowl party. In fact, another couple joined them.

Of the four couples in the Bible study, three got together for a Super Bowl party; I prepared my taxes; alone; at home.

To be honest, I was hurt. I couldn’t understand how they forgot to invite the guy who hosted and taught the Bible class each week. If it was a spontaneous gathering, wouldn’t someone have noticed that the teacher wasn’t present?

Wouldn’t you get on the phone, call him and make sure he comes over. No such call occurred.

I think the word got out I was upset. A week later, the host looked at me and said, “Tony, we love you.” I smiled. Then I was told I should have just called to see if anything was going on. I

What with the cold and flu season upon us not to mention the gamut of other maladies making their rounds, I began pondering what sort of remedies people had available to themselves back in the “olden days”. I don't mean store bought things like Castoria, Syrup of Black Draught, Carters Liver Pills, Scott's Emulsion, or GyroSlim, I'm speaking of natural remedies for common ailments.

To answer this question, I turned to one of my favorite sources of wisdom- the Foxfire series of books. These volumes were written over 40 years ago when a group of college students went up in the hills and interviewed granny women and grandpas and such, collected their wisdom, and went to press with it.

Anyway, here are some of my favorite natural remedies with the disclaimer that even though they made entertaining reading I have never actually tried them myself. Dig? Lots of folks suffer from earache. To help alleviate this throbbing, save the oils that boil out of the end of a burning persimmon limb and pour it down your ear hole. You can also roast cabbage stalks and squeeze the juice in the afore-

continued to smile.

It hurt that I didn’t get invited to the party. I run into others who didn’t get invited. I’m not talking about Super Bowl Tony Marciano parties; I’m talking about feeling that they would never fit in. Either they never received the invitation or they lost the invitation. Either way, they are on the outside looking in, watching people enjoy each other’s fellowship while wondering what was wrong with them that they didn’t receive a ticket to come in.

I’ve come to realize that the people I serve at the Rescue Mission are on the outside looking in. The baggage that they bring with them (not the luggage but the baggage) forces them to see themselves as unworthy of coming inside the party. They smile and wonder what it is like to be on the inside.

You don’t have to be impoverished or an addict to be on the outside looking in. All of us want to belong and be a part of something that is bigger than ourselves.

When the invitation is extended, some say, “God wouldn’t want me. I’m too…or not …I’ll stay here on the outside. He wouldn’t want me here. When someone says, “I’m too bad or if God really knew what I did with my life, He wouldn’t want me to come in.” My response is, “The host of the party – Jesus, personally asked me to ask you if you would come in and join us.”

This year I received an invitation to a Super Bowl party. Friends don’t let friends stand on the outside, looking in.

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tions are unproductive; and our political leaders cannot seem to cooperate with one another, much less engage substantively on the crucial issues we face as a nation. Not surprisingly, politicians face a restive, discontented electorate.

So as citizens, it is time to step back and ask how we revive the system when people are so discouraged by politics, our institutions, and our politicians. And the answer, I believe, is that we have to look for politicians who want to build consensus, act constructively, and instill a sense — both in their colleagues and among ordinary voters — that we’re all in this together. We need leaders who can rise above divisiveness and focus on cooperation and the common good.

Our institutions are badly in need of repair. Making them work better, which is urgent, will not happen with scorchedearth politicking. It can only come from political leaders who embrace bipartisanship and the traditional values of democracy: pluralism, free speech, and tolerance for opposing points of view.

We want to find politicians who respect and look for the facts, not simply the facts as they wish them to be. We need to examine candidates’ rhetoric with great care, and understand that it’s easy to state a problem and then lapse into meaningless generalities when it comes to solutions.

By contrast, it’s hard — but vitally important in this climate — to speak with clarity and thoughtfulness not just about what needs to be done, but about how to help make it happen.

Here’s the bottom line: citizens today carry an extra burden — not merely to pick a politician we might favor for some reason, but to make choices that move us away from ideology and our own biases, and toward getting this country running again.

mentioned orifice. Yet another balm for earache can be made by warming a spoonful of urine and drizzling it in your ear but don't get any on your clothes.

Headaches are aggravating and there are several options open for those who would like to try a homespun remedy. First, tie a flour sack over your head.

You can also put bull tallow and turpentine on a rag and tie that around your noggin. Another “natural” headache cure is to smear your brow with crushed onions. Yet another involves saving your hair clippings in a bag and when a headaches comes on hiding the bag under a rock.

No matter where you go lately it seems like folks are coughing. Perhaps they should parch some leaves of rat's vein, grind it up, and sniff it. Another cough cure, one that really works, is to put some moonshine in a jar, add rock candy or honey and lemon, and take a swig. Ground ginger and sugar mixed, then put on the tongue just before bed is another old time cough cure.

The common cold is one of the most miserable feelings known to man and this time of year especially prevalent. Old folks back in the hills probably didn't know what a germ was, but had plenty of ammo in the fight against colds. One of the most popular cold remedies called for smearing goose grease on the sufferer's chest.

Another calls for eating a large onion roasted in the fireplace.

Another advises mixing red pepper flakes with 'shine and taking a big “swaller”.

Sore throats and colds go together like red eye gravy and grits. To get rid of a sore throat, hill folk advise making a poultice of kerosene, lard, and turpentine and smearing it on the neck. In a few minutes mix

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sugar and a few drops of kerosene and swallow that. A less extreme sore throat cure can be cured by tying a dirty sock around your neck. The sock should have been worn for at least a week without washing.

A couple of quick cures for athletes foot calls for tying a wool string around your toe or stepping in fresh cow dung.

Got a sore? Country folks say one way to heal it is by putting butter on the spot and letting a hound lick it. A salve for sores can be made by mixing mutton tallow, balm of Gilead buds and turpentine then putting it on the wound.

Warts are not all that common but can spoil the appearance of an otherwise lovely hand. To nix a wart, rub it with a chicken gizzard and hide the gizzard under a rock. Another wart cure calls for stealing a washrag off your neighbor's clothesline, rubbing the wart with it, and then hiding the cloth in a box. Washing the wart with water from a rotten chestnut stump or lashing a piece of fatback to it is also said to be effective.

Lastly, to cure tapeworms, old folks swear by eating tobacco seeds, eating a whole head of garlic every day for a week, or eating crushed egg shells mixed with molasses and butter.

So there you go, natural cures or chemical ones, between the two there's bound to be something to fix what ails ye.

Carolina Pro Musica’s GEMS goes to Bessemer City for Shrove Tuesday event Carolina Pro Musica (pictured) is pleased to announce the second concert of GEMS (Gaston Early Music Series) on February 13, 2018 . The concert will feature baroque music in a program entitled Divinely Inspired. The program is Tuesday, February 13, 7:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1303 N 12th St, Bessemer City, NC 28016. This concert is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The concert will be preceded by a pancake supper beginning at 6:00 PM. The church telephone number is (704) 629-3021. Admission is free. Donations are requested to match the NC Arts Council funding.

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Other farm chores saw the Rhynes toil side by side.

“We dug sweet potatoes, canned food, raised and butchered hogs and chickens,” Lib says. “If Bill needed me, I helped him.”

“We had chickens up the ying yang,” said Bill.

The duo even ran a sawmill together.

At times, keeping and prospering the farm has been a challenge, but one that drew Bill and Lib closer to one another.

“Everybody said we would not stay on the farm,” Lib said. “But we had determination. We never had any intention of leaving. Bill loved the farm and we worked to make a success of it.”

These days, Lib and Bill share the farm with son Richard and granddaughter Sebron Dixon. They also have two other children, son Ronald who lives across the street, and daughter Janet Jordan who lives in Florida.

“Our kids can carry on Bill and Lib on their wedding day April 9, 1957. with what we worked so hard photo provided to build,” said Bill.

So, what advice does Bill “Work together towards a “That helped us. Also start out small. You don't need to have and Lib have for couples just common goal.”

Lib agrees with that, and everything at the beginning. starting out life together? has another bit of wisdom.

Just each other.”

“Don't overburden your“Go to church,” she says. self with finances,” Bill says.

Almost 11 years after the Town of Cramerton opened its first ABC store with a Chamber ribbon cutting on March 26, 2007, the town celebrated a major expansion of the store in the Cramer Market Place shopping center on Jan. 23, 2018.

The location at 202-C Market Street became known as Store #1 last year when Store #2 opened in an new brick building on South New Hope Road.

Store #1 was almost doubled in size and in inventory with an expansion into to an adjoining retail space that became available.

Cramerton ABC Board Chairwoman Carolyn Helms cut the ribbon and Mayor Will Cauthen spoke during the ceremony. A big crowd of Chamber members and Cramerton residents turned out to see the new store and enjoy refreshments by H&M Catering.

Store hours are Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. For more information, call 704.461.8752.

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ney failure. A 1999 transplant failed in 2006 and he had to go to dialysis several times a week while looking for another donor.

Hope turned that lemon into lemonade by working with the Kidney Foundation giving lectures on how to not only survive, but thrive under those health conditions.

Mt. Holly city manager recalled Hope and his legacy.

“John Hope worked for the City of Mount Holly 18 years before he retired,” Jackson said.

“Therefore, our relationship began in the workplace, even with me being his supervisor for a number of years. In the workplace John was a valued employee, who could be counted on to do a great job. He took pride

Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Joe Keith, dean of the Gaston College Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, who celebrated his retirement at a reception in his honor. Dr. Keith served several years on the Montcross Chamber Board and as an officer. He has been a loyal participant in Chamber events, and has gone the extra mile many times to accommodate the Chamber when a room at the college was needed for a meeting, or the auditorium for an event.

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from page 1 Hope was also one of the founders of the Black History Forum that chronicles and celebrates the city's AfricanAmerican Heritage. The Black History Forum started out with just a few members but now its annual banquet packs the Grand Hall at the Municipal Complex.

Hope called the Black History Forum his “baby”.

Hope grew up in Mount Holly and attended Rollins School. He went on to graduate St. Augustine University in Raleigh.

A hard blow fell on Hope in 1996 when he suffered kid-

in going beyond the call of duty.

It's nice as a supervisor to have an employee that you don't have checked on to make sure they are doing the right thing for the company. John was really community conscious and loved Mount Holly, which was his home. The same traits described above are the same traits exhibited in his community service.

John can rest in peace knowing that he dedicated himself to help make Mount Holly a better place through his service.”

Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough had this to say about Hope's life and their relationship.

“John Hope was a man who led with humbleness and effectiveness,” Hough said. “He loved working with all people and was

inclusive in sharing his passion for black history. I am honored to have known John Hope who I considered a dear friend.”

Gaston Together announces the 2018 officers and new board members The Board of Directors, known as the Council, is the policy making and fund raising arm of Gaston Together. The Gaston Clergy & Citizens’ Coalition is a non-denominational ministerial association dedicated to building racial harmony and community improvement. The Gaston Together Healthcare Commission is an organization of volunteers and healthcare providers whose mission is to improve the health status of the citizens of our county currently focused on the obesity issue (Healthy Gaston) and policy/advocacy (Gaston Controlled Substance Coalition and Health in All Policies). The Leadership Team is facilitating the development/growth of a pool of future potential leaders for Gaston County (Civic Engagement Leadership.) In addition, Gaston Together conducts community pride building pro-

grams (Community Leadership Awards and third grade programs – Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour and the Proudest Kid in Gaston County Essay Contest.)

The 2018 officers are: Chair, Rev. Dr. Richard Boyce (Union Theological Seminary); Immediate Past Chair, Curtis Rosselle (Gaston County Police); Vice-Chair, David Fogarty (NC Cooperative Extension); Secretary/Treasurer, Ken Smith (Fidelity Bank); Clergy/Citizens Coalition (GC3) Co-Chairs, Rev. David Christy (First United Methodist Gastonia) and Rev. Dr. Darial Jackson (St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church); Leadership Team Chair, Dr. Silvia Patricia Rios Husain (Gaston College); and Gaston Together Healthcare Commission Chair, Chris Dobbins IGaston County DHHS). New Board Members are: Steve D’Avria (Gaston Re-

gional Chamber), Todd Davis, M.D. (CaroMont Health), Tad Hixson (Belmont Abbey College), Kim Miller (Pharr Yarns), Amia Massey (Gaston County), William Sain (Mullen, Holland, Cooper, P.A.) and Mary Catherine Walker (Mann+Hummel).

Formed in 1997, Gaston Together is committed to bringing the people and resources of Gaston County together to tackle BIG Community Challenges through the principles and best practices of Collaboration, Facilitation, Promotion and the Antic-

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Creative Comment online Pollinators Mardi regarding proposal to Gras event relocate Confederate monuments Members of the public may use a new online portal to comment on a proposal to relocate three Confederate monuments from the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh to the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Four Oaks, N.C. The online comment portal is available at https://www. ncdcr.gov/comment-relocation-monuments.

At their Sept. 22, 2017 meeting, the North Carolina Historical Commission voted to postpone any decision regarding the petition from the N.C. Department of Administration to relocate three Confederate monuments from the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh to the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site until their April 2018 meeting. A subcommittee composed of members of the North Carolina Historical Commission was created to study the issue and seek advice and legal opinions from appropriate entities.

At their first meeting Jan. 22, the committee agreed to solicit public comments via an online form.

“I hope that this online comment portal will make it easy and convenient for members of the public to comment on the Department of Administration’s proposal to relocate three Confederate monuments from the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh to the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Four Oaks, N.C.,” said Susi H. Hamilton, secretary of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “The North Carolina Historical Commission and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources are very interested in hearing what our citizens have to say on this important topic.”

If you prefer to submit comments via postal mail, please use the following address: N.C. Historical Commission Monuments Committee, Attn: Dr. Kevin Cherry, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699.

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They'll be dancing at the February Creative Pollinators Mardi Gras event. Featuring live music by the Booker Wilson Band on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Gastonia Conference Center. Doors open at 6PM. Special guest speaker is Richelle Williams, Manager and Choreographer for the Carolina Panthers TopCats Cheerleaders. The Community Spotlight speaker is Jamie Dee Clifton, Charlotte Ballet Academy Teacher and former Principal Dancer for Charlotte Ballet. The featured literary artist is Tina Martin, Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. Seating is limited RSVP ~ at http://bit. ly/2tJyEWO or call (704) 853ARTS. Creative Pollinator gathering series presented by Gaston Arts Council. The monthly gatherings provide an environment and atmosphere for cross pollination and exchange of innovative ideas among creative professionals and artists (“artprenuers”) of all disciplines [performing, literary & visual] – with the goal of connecting people & resources for success. Guest speakers are invited to share valuable and insightful industry information. The Featured Artist Segment offers the opportunity to highlight selected works! Visit the Artist Corner Page to tell us more about you.

Merlefest coming to Gaston Museum MerleFest, the popular music festival founded by the legendary Doc Watson and presented by Window World, offers music lovers a sneak peek of this spring's festival when MerleFest On the Road tours throughout the Southeast during March. The tour will feature select artists that will perform at MerleFest 2018 or have performed previously at the festival: The Way Down Wanderers, The Barefoot Movement and Andy May. On Friday, March 2nd, Merlefest on the Road will come home to the Historic Dallas Courthouse. Seating is limited and RSVPs are required to insure a seat.

For reservations or for more information, please contact Ali Pizza at 704.922.7681 ext 105 or Alexandrea.Pizza@gastongov.com.

The Belmont Parks and Rec. Gadabouts recently visited Park Road Shopping Center in Charlotte. It is the largest outdoor shopping center between Washington and Atlanta. A nice break after a snowy cold week. The Gadabouts also enjoyed touring the Belmont Fire Department with firefighter Cunningham and the Belmont Police department (pictured here with Chief Hawkins) with lunch afterwards in downtown Belmont.

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Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue is celebrating the Chihuahua breed as our Pet of the Week. We have a house full of little Chihuahuas that need a forever home. We have ages from 7 months to 10 years. Weights range from 5 pounds to 15 pounds.

We have boys and girls. Here are a few of the Chihuahuas for adoption: Charlotte is 4 years and is tan/white, Simon is 7 months and is tan/white, Theodore is 1½ years and is tan, and Janette is 7 months and is chocolate/white. They are all spayed/ neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet our little Chihuahuas this Friday and Saturday.

Chihuahuas are comical, entertaining, and loyal little dogs.

They are absolutely brimming with personality – often a quirky and eccentric personality unmatched by any other breed. Chihuahuas do seem to recognize and prefer their own breed, so it's a great idea to keep two of them. They keep each other company when you're gone, they play together, clean each other's ears (Chihuahuas can be obsessive ear-lickers!), and keep each other warm by snuggling together.

Chihuahuas adore warmth! They will seek out the tiniest sunspot in which to bask, and they tunnel under blankets and towels. You have to be careful whenever you sit down on your sofa or bed, as there could be a Chihuahua tucked under there!

If you want a dog that: is small and easy to carry, comes in several different coats and colors, is oh-so-funny and entertaining in quirky ways (hard to describe – you gotta be there!), is very loyal, travels well, doesn't need much exercise, LOVES warm sunny climates, usually has a long lifespan…..then a Chihuahua may be right for you!

Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue.

Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Mount Holly Historical Society.

Located in the heart of downtown Mount Holly on Main Street, the museum is a treasure of local history and unique artifacts. Explore exhibits, utilize the Research Library, and browse through the Gift Shop. Join in for a free, thematic program every fourth Tues. of the month starting at 7:00pm.

These programs are open to the public, so bring a friend.

Upcoming Programs: Feb. 27 (7pm), Annual Black History Month program, "History Before Us" presented by local oral historian and documentarian Frederick Murphy. Mount Holly Historical Society & Museum, Holy Angels received the Business of the Year Award at last week's Montcross Chamber ban131 South Main Street, Mount quet. Photo (Left to Right): Rev. Rob Hinman, Holy Angels Board Chair; Regina Moody, Holy Holly, www.mounthollyn- Angels President/CEO & Janet Sarn, Park Sterling Bank.

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Church Directory Cramer C a Memorial M emorial ial U United it d Methodist Church

New Covenant United Methodist

N. Main St. • Cramerton, NC

New Providence Baptist Church

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 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 St. 704-827-6141

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 Rd. 704-827-3856

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

MT. HOLLY

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

East Belmont Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-827-6280

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

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Bethel Baptist Church

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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Unity Baptist Church

704-867-2317

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

Westview Presbyterian Church

First United Methodist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Cramerton Temple of God Church

STANLEY

Community Christian Fellowship

Cornerstone Family Worship

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

LOWELL

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Core Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

St. Paul FHB Church

Chapel Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

Bethlehem Church Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

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

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Free Will Baptist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

First Presbyterian Church

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

United In Action of Stanley

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Lowell

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

BESSEMER CITY

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

CRAMERTON

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Trinity Full Gospel Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Do You Have a Green Thumb? Meditations Each year, I plant a garden in our back yard. I till the ground, make the rows, and plant the seeds. Some years the garden produces really well, some years are not so good.

I guess you could say I do not have much of a green thumb. Do you have a green thumb? Are you good at planting a garden? Perhaps one of the best examples of growing the kingdom of God can be seen in gardening.

Luke 8:4-15 records one of the best known parables of the Bible, the parable of the sower.

Jesus told those gathered to hear Him about a man who went out to sow his land. As he spread the seed out, some went outside of the rows, and was devoured by the birds. Some seed fell in the rocky soil, sprang up, and died quickly once the sun came out. Some seed fell among the thorns, and as it grew, it was choked by the thorns. Other seed fell on the good ground and brought forth beautiful fruit.

Jesus reminded His hearers that this seed is the word of God. The seed that fell to the side was those who never believe. The seed that fell among the rocks was those who believe, yet when trials and temptations come, they fall away. The seed that fell in the thorns was those who believe, but all of the cares of the world simply choke God out. The seed that fell in the good ground was those who truly believe, and bear fruit as followers of God. This parable speaks to us today. In our evil, skeptical world, many people simply will not hear God, or believe. Unlike times past, too many people do not know Jesus, or desire

to know Him. Others will believe, yet when trials come in this life, whether it is financial trouble, health problems, or other sorrows, they fall away from their faith, with some even blaming God. Others believe, yet they allow the world Rev. Trent Rankin to consume them. Salvation Church Gastonia, NC All of the things that salvationchurchnc.org so dominate their salvationchurchnc@gmail.com lives begin to take over God’s place as first in their hearts, and God is slowly choked out of their lives. Others though, believe, serve God faithfully, and bear fruit.

As Christians we are to be sowers of seed just like the man from the parable. We are to be faithful to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ. We do not know how people may respond to our witness, yet we are to be faithful to tell. In a world where the vast majority of people are not believers in Jesus Christ, we need faithful Christians who plant seeds.

If Christians will plant seeds that produce more Christians, one can imagine the difference we could make in our communities for Jesus Christ. We need Christians with green thumbs!

“PROBLEMS, REAL OR IMAGINED” We had a creeping mass of ivy to yank up, chop and drag from the trees. It took two years of regular effort to get rid of it and its re-entries and then deal with the obscured massive boulders. Every gardener has lingering memories of these types of challenges; war stories; strategies planned; battles won or lost.

We were victorious over the ivy and rocks but lost a later skirmish.

That disappointing battle commenced with an inspired idea to assist the bees with an above ground garden dedicated to wild flowers; a lofty vision of variety and color for bees and butterflies. The garden was tilled and raked smooth, wild flower seeds were planted and the irrigation system readied. Little green sprouts quickly broke the surface everywhere. Boy, were we excited! The plants got bigger and bigger but…. our vision turned into a thick mess of tall robust weeds smothering a few straggly flowers; certainly a battle lost!!

Isn’t life like that too?

Sometimes issues loom up like challenging ivy or immovable boulders. Where

debt, IRS letters, or prolonged or unexpected illness overwhelms our lives; saps our incentive; slips our emotional and physical gears into neutral. What to do?

First: Invest time wisely.

Face the challenges, real or imagined, head on and make a thorough list. Second: Recognize many issues will never materialize. Separate the list by real or possible, imminent or delayed. Then prioritize them and break them into manageable practical pieces.

Finally take a breather, especially to gain perspective and clear the mental and emotional clutter.

As obstacles loom large, be careful of the comparison trap; we need to live our own life. Turn off the TV with its endless clamoring to buy more stuff and its litany of imported bad news and focus on what we can be grateful for; a steamy cup of coffee, refreshing breeze, or a single lit candle. Then, after obstacles are placed in perspective and our souls are momentarily at peace, reflect on God’s offered promises. (Over 3,000) Consider this: If you were drowning wouldn’t it be wise to accept the offer of a help-

ing hand?

I n Romans 1 : 2 0 God’s existence is so evident in all of creation, that Dennis Siracusa no one has an excuse to deny it. Knowing that, wouldn’t it make sense too, to read His operations manual if He provided one? God has! We have nearly 150 recognized canonical versions of His Word. And after He rescues us let’s take advantage of His provision and promises; a blanket, safe travel to shore, a practical debt relief idea, better job, or healing. Pray and always cling to enduring promises like Hebrews 13:5 “I’ll never leave you or forsake you,” and Philippians 4:6-7 “be anxious for nothing, for in all things, with prayer, supplication and thanksgiving, let your needs be known to your Father.”

God is omnipotent and our lives will always have valleys; let’s tell Him how grateful we are for His presence, guiding hand, open doors, and wisdom.

Who are you?

I am working on a new project. In researching my new adventure, I was led to someone who started a non-profit organization. It appeared the organizer had information that would benefit my plan. I called this person who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The call could have been a twenty-minute conversation. I was wrong. I was on the phone over an hour.

The person I called saw the title of my office on his phone. Afterward, I listened to a litany of all his accomplishments. He told me about his fraternity, degrees held, schools he attended and social group meetings he attends. When I thought he was finished and we can get down to business about the project he started again sharing his wife’s accomplishments, titles, degrees and schools she attended.

I am not opposed to learning and accomplishments. I am an educator and lifelong learner. I believe when we stop learning we cease to exist. But, we are more than our titles and positions. It never ceases to amaze me when I visit churches in my district the responses I sometimes receive.

When I enter a congregation, there are times some members do not know who I am.

I am fine with not being known, but it is the responses that amaze me. In some places, I have received cold shoulders, or doors closed in my face. In one place I visited I stood in front of a lady who did not acknowledge my existence. I spoke to this person who did not return my greeting. But, when the pastor announces who I am by using my title, the same people who ignored me in the beginning now become very hospitable. I am the same person who walked through the door.

Nothing has changed EXCEPT the title and

New welcome signs now greet residents, visitors and commuters to the Town of Stanley. The signs, an initiative of former Mayor, Andrew Quinley, were installed last week at the town limits on each end of Highway 27 and give a beautiful and warm welcome to everyone who sees them.

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First Presbyterian City Pride Day planned Lenten Luncheons The public is invited to attend the annual Lenten Luncheon Series for 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Belmont. The five weekly luncheons are scheduled for Thursdays, beginning on Feb. 22nd, and concluding on March 22nd. All lunches are served in the church fellowship hall, beginning at 12:00, noon and concluding by 12:50. Our menu includes soup, sandwich, homemade cakes, and iced tea, at a cost of $5.00 per person. No reservations are necessary. Please enter through the main doors on the South Central Ave. side of the church. Area ministers will speak during the luncheon each week on the theme: Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” The South Point and Stuart Cramer high school choirs will perform on March 15th and March 22nd respectively.

position I hold is made known.

Who are you?

Beyond your position and title, who are you? In the Rev. Angela Pleasants Garden of Eden District when Adam sinned Superintendent against God, Adam of Catawba Valley became ashamed Methodist Churches and sewed fig leaves to cover himself. Adam was no longer comfortable with himself as God created him to be and therefore not comfortable in the presence of another. So, he covered himself. Are you too covering yourself? Apart from your position, title, accomplishments, and degrees, who are you?

Paul was a man of the right pedigree. He was very accomplished, but Paul knew he was more than his external accomplishments.

“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have discarded everything else as garbage so that I could gain Christ and become one with him.” Philippians 3:7-8 NLT. There is nothing wrong with furthering our education and striving for excellence.

Keep striving. But, in your striving remember all things we try to accomplish will not save us. Sacred rites and ceremonies cannot save us. We are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. All other things are lovely decorations, but it is not the essence of who we are in Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s value one another beyond titles and positions. Value each other as a beautiful creation of God.

Each spring Keep Belmont Beautiful and other volunteers come out to clean up Belmont's city streets. Please join KBB and the City of Belmont at the Upper Pavilion of Stowe Park for the annual spring cleaning on Saturday, March 24th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Bags and disposable gloves will be provided and target areas assigned (your own transportation is necessary for some areas). Free t-shirts to volunteers as long as supplies last. A light breakfast of coffee, juice and donuts will be offered.

Community organizations, faith communities, schools, neighborhood HOA's, Scout Troops, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join us. Let's Keep Belmont Beautiful. Please register your group by calling 704/825-8587.

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with the Life Choices adult day program. Selling specialty items in addition to grocery store fare, this quick stop shop provides the same employment opportunities to Holy Angels residents as its Belmont businesses.

Cherubs Cotton Candy Factory opened in late March 2017.

Bliss Gallery in Belmont is the most recent addition, opening just before Christmas in 2017. It features the work of accomplished local and regional artists and also works

by Holy Angels residents.

In addition to the contributions to the local economy of these affiliated enterprises, the Holy Angels organization is a highly valued corporate citizen. With an annual budget of nearly $15 million, Holy Angels is one of the larger employers in Belmont and Gaston County, employing 300 staff members and 23 support employees. An additional 31 individuals work with Holy Angels through its Life Choices program, learning many fundamentals of the work environment in preparation for becoming reliable employees for other regional businesses.

Harley B. Gaston, Jr. Public Service Award This award is named for a founder of the Chamber, the late Harley B. Gaston, Jr., who served Gaston County as a

commissioner and in many capacities throughout his career as an attorney and judge.

This year's recipient is Cathy Cloninger.

The tragedy of domestic violence is not confined to any specific race, income, educational level or gender; although women and children are typically the victims. Fortunately, in Gaston County, there is a place that offers the victims of domestic violence support and safety: The Shelter of Gaston County. And, since 1983, The Shelter has had a relentless and tireless champion -- Cathy Cloninger.

In 2017, after 34 years of fighting for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, Cloninger retired from the job she loved.

Her contributions to Gaston County are huge as she brought to light that which is too often hidden. For those who need an advocate, there is no one greater than Cathy Cloninger.

Through the years, her tireless efforts raised funds to sustain and grow The Shelter as a life-saving resource in Gaston County. Through commitment and passion, Cloninger created countless friends and supporters for The Shelter.

Cathy had a hand in almost every facet of The Shelter, even paying out of her own pocket to buy food and supplies in an emergency. In 1995, she helped The Shelter move

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into a new 4,000-plus squarefoot facility built in a confidential location. Six years later, in 2012, The Shelter expanded to provide additional bedrooms, a teen playroom, laundry room, staff bedroom and other space to create a safe, supportive environment for its residents. In 2016, The Shelter answered 1,080 domestic violence crisis calls and provided safe housing for 165 women and 171 children. This has made a huge difference for Gaston County.

Montcross Area Chamber EPIC Award 2017 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Leadership & Staff received the EPIC Award 2017 The EPIC AWARD is given to a representative, or representatives, of a Montcross Area Chamber member business, or an individual member, or members, of the Montcross Area Chamber, who has demonstrated in business operations, management and dealings that they are “Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative.

This past fall Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hosted its most successful event ever.

During the eight weeks of the Chinese Lantern Festival, the Garden sold 100,283 tickets-more than 10 times the number of people who live in Belmont-attracting attention to the region and drawing visitors from across the country. It was the result of an innovative plan that helped The Botanical Garden increase attendance, revenue, its membership base, and further develop its reputation as one of

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For the success in this entrepreneurial, progressive, innovative and collaborative venture, the leadership team and staff of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden are recipients of the Chamber’s 2017 EPIC Award.

After nearly two years of planning, this past fall Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hosted its most successful event ever.

During the eight weeks of the Chinese Lantern Festival, the Garden sold 100,283 tickets-more than 10 times the number of people who live in Belmont-attracting attention to the region and drawing visitors from across the country. It was the result of an innovative plan that helped The Botanical Garden increase attendance, revenue, its membership base, and further develop its reputation as one of North Carolina’s leading attractions.

The Garden partnered with other local organizations. Gaston College and Gaston Day School helped with the production of The Shadow Play, which was part of the festival.

Members of the Gaston and Montcross Area Chambers of Commerce as well as the AsianAmerican Chamber of Commerce and minority chambers of commerce enjoyed special nights at the exhibition. The event was celebrated as part of Go Month events in Gaston County. The Garden partnered with other area colleges and universities, cultural institutions and others to recruit seasonal staff, translators and volunteers.

The collaborative spirit at the Garden contributed significantly to its overwhelming success.

By the time the exhibition had concluded, the Garden and the exhibition had been visited by staff from four other gardens from across the country, who are considering similar ventures.

A story written by The Charlotte Observer’s Nancy Brachey had appeared in more than a dozen newspapers literally from coast to coast. More than 85,000 visitors traveled to Gaston County for the festival, including visitors from 46 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

The Chamber banquet also recognized its Executive Committe and other officers including Carey Roberts, Board Chair, Carey Roberts Design; Shannon Thomas, Chair-Elect, Creative Solutions Special Events; Dick Cromlish, Treasurer, School Resources; Ryan Clarke, Secretary, Sherpa; William Ingram, Past-Chair, Regions Bank.

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Cathy Cloninger and Chief Don Roper.

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Carolyn Breyare and Carrie Bailey.

Roger Edwards and Timothy Roberts

Black History Forum coming The Mount Holly Black History Committee will hold its 15th Annual Black History Forum on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:00pm. The event will take place in the Grand Hall of the Mount Holly Municipal Complex, located at 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly.

The theme for this year's event

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Crowders Mtn. vols Volunteers are needed for Crowders Mtn. Park cleanup Sat. Feb 10, 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain. Trail work will be to shore up the lake trail, including moving gravel and crush to sections of the trail in need of repair. Volunteers for litter pick up are also needed.

Tools, drinks, and snacks will be provided. facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www. friendsofcrowdersmountain.com If questions, contact park office at 704-853-5375.

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Carey Roberts and Bill Ingram.

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South Point still in hunt for title after beating R-S Central 82-68

by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Right now the South Point Red Raiders basketball team has a 16-6 record. Normally that’s the kind of record that may well be attached to a team that is in first place in their conference.

However, that’s not the case in the Southwestern 2A. All year the conference has been competitive and scorching hot.

The Red Raiders are in a fight to the finish.

Last week the Red Raiders lost to East Rutherford 88-76, they followed that came up with a convincing 82-68 win over the conference leading R-S Central Hilltoppers.

The win against R-S Central shows that South Point has what it takes to be on top of the conference. However, if that’s going to happen South Point’s going to need to win out the last two games and look for a little bit of help.

As for the R-S Central game, well that was pretty big.

South Point started the game on the roll out scoring the Hilltoppers 24-13 in the 1st, and 16-10 in the 2nd. With a 40-23 lead at halftime South Point did nothing but keep the pressure on.

In the 3rd period the Hilltoppers matched South Point’s scoring effort. Each team scored 23 points. In the final period South Point continued to put the screws on R-S Central out scoring the Hilltoppers 23-16.

“It was a huge win for us,” said head coach Kody Kubbs.

“We had some adversity. One of our starters Charles Cason got hurt Tuesday. He’s done for the season.”

Normally that kind of an injury cuts deep. Cason is a big part of the Red Raiders program. As it turned out the South Point didn’t let it get them down. In fact SP adapted and adjusted.

“Our guys responded,” Kubbs said. “Some of the young guys stepped up.”

One of those young guys was freshman Logan Threatt.

Threatt had an impressive 18 points. Not bad for a freshman.

“He had four 3-pointers,” coach Kubbs added.

Moses Nueman and Scooch Baker also had great games.

Nueman had 16 points and eight rebounds. Baker had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Abbey women win over Converse College Senior forward Emry Tsitouris (pictured) scored a seasonhigh 24 points and Belmont Abbey took a 79-71 victory over Converse College last week. With the win, The Abbey moves to 16-6 on the year, with a 13-2 Conference Carolinas record.

The Valkyries are now 8-14 overall and 4-10 in conference play. Belmont Abbey clinched home court advantage in the first round of the Conference Carolinas tournament.

The early part of the first quarter went back and forth, with neither team building a lead of more than two for the first six minutes of the game. At the end of the quarter, Converse led 20-19. In the second, The Abbey came out strong. The Crusaders only gave up one Valkyrie field goal in the first five minutes of the period. In that span, Belmont Abbey went on a 12-2 run. Tsitouris sunk two free throws to cap the Abbey scoring in the period, and the Crusaders led 36-31 at halftime.

In the third, the teams again went back and forth early.

Then, each of the Crusaders last five points of the quarter came off free throws. The team made nine of ten free throws in the period and led 58-50 heading into the final period. Maria Kuhlman made three free throws to open up the fourth. The Abbey closed the game by making 11 of 11 free throws in the fourth, finishing off the 79-71 victory.

On the day, Tsitouris led The Abbey with 24 points. She also grabbed five rebounds. Allie Downing scored 20 points, pulled down six boards, and blocked two shots. Briana Grier dished out seven assists. Belmont Abbey made 28 of its 31 free throws on the night, accounting for more than a third of The Abbey’s points. Belmont Abbey photo

Another player that may have pushed their way into the South Point record book was Anthony Little. Little put up a triple double against R-S Central.

The 6’ senior had double-digit points, rebounds, and assists.

“I don’t know of a South Point player that has ever done that,” coach Kubbs set of Little’s performance. “A triple-double is virtually unheard of in high school.”

Little ended the game with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Now the Red Raiders need to close out the regular season on a win streak and see what happens.

For now, South Point still has a shot at taking the conference, but at this point that may be tough.

With a 5-3 conference record the Red Raiders are sitting in 3rd place, right behind RS Central at 6-2 and Shelby at 5-2.

This week South Point takes on Chase and Shelby.

For the Red Raiders to win the conference they’re going to need to win their last two games and hope that R-S Central and Shelby flounder.

Honestly, there are too many ‘what if’ scenarios right now.

Depending on who wins or loses what, there is even a chance that R-S Central, Shelby and South Point may end up tied at the end of the regular season.

At that point all kinds of tiebreaker mojos get thrown into the mix to determine who wins the conference.

It’s enough to give you a splitting headache.

The Red Raiders aren’t that worried about all that. South Point is focused on winning their next two games.

“Right now it’s wait and see,” coach Kubbs said of the possibilities. “We’re in good shape.”

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2018 Miss South Point pageant set for Feb. 17th South Point High School will hold its annual Miss South Point Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Gerald Cortner Auditorium at the school. Tickets are available in the school office for $10 and will be on sale at the door on the night of the pageant.

The pageant will be hosted by Mr. David Grimes, a teacher at South Point, and Miss Emma Beaty, the reigning Miss South Point.

Contestants in this year’s pageant are: Grace Blevins, a senior, who is the daughter of James and Lori Blevins. Grace’s talent presentation will be a lyrical dance performance.

Emily Birtwistle, a junior, who is the daughter of Doug and Amy Birtwistle. Emily’s talent presentation will be a vocal

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Madison Davis

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Jessica Helton

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Madison Davis, a senior, who is the daughter of Michael and Melissa Davis. Madison’s talent presentation will be jazz dance performance.

Ashley Gutkowski, a junior, who is the daughter of Robert and Marsha Gutkowski. Ashley’s talent presentation will be a dance performance.

Alexandra Hatsios, a junior, who is the daughter of George and Aliki Hatsios. Alexandra’s talent presentation will be a piano performance.

Jessica Helton, a senior, who is the daughter of Craig and Sherri Helton. Jessica’s talent presentation will be a vocal and piano performance.

Chloe Johnson, a junior, who is the daughter of Larry and Christina Johnson. Chloe’s talent presentation will be an acrobatic lyrical performance.

Bailey Phillips, a junior, who is the daughter of Mike and

Alisia Phillips. Bailey’s talent presentation will be a piano performance.

India Sadler, a senior, who is the daughter of Victor and Cynthia Sadler. India’s talent presentation will be a jazz dance performance.

Sofia Saiz, a senior, who is the daughter of Juan and Cristina Saiz. Sofia’s talent presentation will be a classical piano performance.

Mikayla Secrest, a junior, who is the daughter of Todd and Leslie Secrest. Mikayla’s talent presentation will be a dance routine.

Kaylee Thagard, a senior, who is the daughter of James and Amy Thagard. Kaylee’s talent presentation will be a musical theater dance performance.

Contestants will compete in the areas of interview, talent presentation, fashion wear, and evening wear. Over $10,000 will be awarded in scholarship money.

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Stuart Cramer Class of 2018 seniors were recognized last Friday at Senior Night Game vs Forestview. Left to right: #14 Mackenzie Koch, #23 Maddie Short, #12 Haley Bourhill, #20 Kendall Craig, and #24 Julia Short.

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Left to right: #21 John Griffin, #32 Josh Beck, #23 Zach Glenn, #33 Dylan Collins, #2 Dezure Moulden, #3 Robert Tisdale, and #5 Zy Murrell.

Photos by Mike Postell Photography

Cramer fights on beats Ashbrook 82-76

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The season is coming down to the wire for the Stuart Cramer men’s basketball team. With two games left the Storm is sitting at .500 with a 10-10 record.

Cramer has no shot at taking the Big South 3A, but they are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.

So, as they say, every game counts.

The Storm had two games last week, one against North Gaston, the other against Ashbrook. Cramer lost to North Gaston 65-62, they beat Ashbrook 82-76.

That sense of urgency is what made the Ashbrook game big.

“As a team we were very pleased to get the victory against Ashbrook,” head coach Brad Sloan said. “We knew going in that most people didn’t expect us to win because of our record, but we’ve been getting better each practice, each game this season and we knew we had a chance.”

That can do attitude is keeping Cramer alive.

The Storm and Greenwave matched up very well in the first

#2 Dezure Moulden shoots a 3 point FG for 3 of his 27 points against Ashbrook

Cramer’s #24 Julia Short looks for a pass as Trinity Jones defends for Ashbrook.

two periods of play. Cramer outscored Ashbrook 15-13 in the 1st.

Senior Dylan Collins set the pace in the early going.

“I thought Dylan Collins kept us in the game early, scoring our first 7 points of the game,” Sloan said.

In the 2nd, both teams scored 20 points. Cramer took a 2-point lead into the half, up 35-32.

In the 3rd Cramer hit Ashbrook hard scoring 25 points to the Greenwave’s 18.

Ashbrook tried to turn things around in the 4th. The Greenwave outscored Cramer 25-22, but the Storm held the line.

The Storm’s solid 3rd period performance ended up making the Greenwave’s 4th period effort irrelevant.

Along with Collins, several other Cramer players had solid performances.

“Zach Glenn was huge in helping to handle the ball against Ashbrook’s pressure,” coach Sloan added. “He added 20 points and went 5-6 from the free throw line in the 4th quarter. We got a nice performance from sophomore Kendall Karr with 10pts,

Kendall Karr scores 2 points with this shoot in Stuart Cramer’s 87-76 win.

Carley Womack drives in for a Stuart Cramer basket.

Photos by Mike Postell Photography

and 8 rebounds. John Griffin added 11pts, 14 rebounds.”

Sloan saved the biggest shout out for last.

“Lastly, our leader Dezure Moulden led us with a game high 27 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. He has been huge for us all year, but particularly this past Friday at Ashbrook,” Sloan said of Moulden.

With two games left in the season the Storm needs to win at least one for a real shot at the playoffs. This week Cramer plays Huss and Forestview.

Coach Sloan has a realistic view of how everything stacks up with the playoffs.

“As for the state playoffs moving forward I think our record puts us sitting right on the fence,” Sloan said. “With the 2 games this week tipping the scale one way or the other.”

Things are what they are, but Sloan thinls his players have the right mindset for the challenges ahead.

“Our guys are focused, locked in on what we have to do to reach our goals,” Sloan added. “But it’s going to take two more great performances against two good teams.”

Cramer’s Zach Glenn grabs a rebound and puts it back up for 2 more points.

Ashbrook’s #3 Trinity Jones and Stuart Cramer #20 Kendall Craig battle for a rebound.

Stuart Cramer #21 John Griffin puts up a jump shot over the Ashbrook defender. Cramer won 82-76.

#12 Haley Bourhill takes a shot. Ashbrook won the game 61-41.

Kendall Craig #20 runs the lane and scores for Cramer.

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The MICS crowd cheers their Raptor team on against Pine Lake.

Photos by Michael Strauss Photography

MICS falls to Pine Lake in basketball action

Above: Gaston Day School’s 2018 Homecoming Court includes 12th grade- McKaley Boston, Elizabeth Efird, Ashley Jamison, Malek Abedrabouh, Reid Jentsch, Ryan Rudow; 11th grade- Meredith Bowman, Christopher Bowman; 10th grade- Emily Vandaele, Hunter Warren; 9th grade- Sarah Jamison, Brendan Sweezy.

Right: Gaston Day School Homecoming Royals Ashley Jamison and Reid Jentsch were recently crowned as 2018 Homecoming Queen and King. Both of these two seniors started in the Pre-K program at GDS when they were only three years old, and have attended Gaston Day now for 15 years. They will graduate on June the 2nd, and plan to attend the college of their choice in the fall.

Photos by Charles Boyles

A MICS layup courtesy of Raptor Alandon Price Raptor Brandon Grigg grabs a rebound against Pine against Pine Lake.

Lake.

Mt. Island Charter School cheerleaders took home trophies recently including 3rd Place NCHSAA State cheer competition and Division champs at Spirit Express Competition. Back row (left to right): coach Nikki Wallace, Madison Baxter, Allison Barrick, Olivia Cornette, Courtney Hernandez, Megan Pickett, Coach Ashley Bayer. Mid Row: Taylor Caldwell, Aliyah Kelley, Kennedy Baxter, Trinity Owens. Front row: Alayna Ballinger, Ashley Hale, Alli McClure, Sydney Taylor.

Michael Strauss Studios photo

Mt. Island Charter boys met Pine Lake Prep last week on the basketball court. Pine Lake came out on MICS girls also played Pine Lake but lost 82-64. top 58-53. In this photo MICS Raptor Jalen Thomas Lady Raptor Zahra Bichara aims a shot in this photo. fires at the basket.

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Congratulations to Raptors Senior, Isaiah Carr (holding plaque). As a founding member of the Mt. Island Charter School wrestling team, Isaiah was recognized during Senior Night as a leader and a Captain. He has competed for three years with the team and has a record of 16-8 with 8 pins and 48 take downs. Isaiah is currently the Defending Conference Champion. Pictured from left- Asst. Coach - Tyler Ziegler, Asst. Coach - Chad Tate, 138 - conference champ and MOW of conference tourney Isaiah Carr, Head Coach - Adam Glaser.

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Junior Beta Club makes donation to Meadow Wood During the month of December, Junior Beta Club members collected hygiene items, candy, and treats for residents of Meadow Wood Nursing Center in Lowell. Junior Beta Club officers, Jack Hyland, Emma Still, Lacie Grubbs, and Patrick Hullett (pictured) delivered the items to residents and staff. They had an opportunity to visit with many people who expressed their appreciation for the gift bags. A special thanks to all Junior Beta Club members for their ministry to the residents of Meadow Wood this year.

Gaston Christian School

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BRANDON GRIGG #5 ~ Guard & Forward Junior

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call Kathy at 704-739-7496.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

ALL NEW INVENTORY. EVERYTHING 70 % - 90 % OFF ORIGINAL RETAIL! Spectacular specials this month on cleaners including name brand laundry, dishwasher, etc. ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, February 3rd, 9am-5pm. CASH ONLY. Side Door next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City.

DIESEL/TRUCK MECHANIC. Full and part time. 1 year experience. Local job. Excellent pay. Good benefits.

Cyclone Trucking. (704) 236-4095

ALOCHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info, call (24 hrs). (704) 8651561

EMPLOYMENT LOCAL SAWMILL HAS OPENINGS. Current openings for Production Support Staff. Apply in person at the sawmill located at 470 Gaffney Ferry Road in Gaffney, SC or send resume to njones@associatedhardwoods. com PEAK RESOURCES OF SHELBY. Now hiring for CNA, LPN and RN positions. Please apply within at 1101 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC. RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Must have own tools and reliable transportation. Call (704) 484-2015 MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. Needed full time for Rental Properties.

Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

DRIVERS WANTED: CLASS A CDL. Eight positions available in Spartanburg, SC. Full or part time. 2 years experience. 53’ trailers. All local trips. Excellent pay.

Great benefits. Cyclone Trucking in Spartanburg.

(704) 236-4095 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. I will sit with the elderly & light housekeeping. Rutherfordton, Forest City. Any days/hours, $10 hour.

828-287-0982. (828) 305-0595 Farm Labor Workers Needed.

Must have NC drivers license.

(704) 473-4299 GREAT PAY, GREAT CLIENTS. GREAT TEAM. Stylist needed for the oldest established shop in town. We are looking for experienced, but not limited to, you must have a basic knowledge and understanding about cuts and color. We offer booth rental or commission with a new stylist program. Trendsetters, contact Joe 704-477-1128. (704) 4828626 DUMP TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED. Gastonia area. (828) 5278223

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

YARD SALES

Industrial Laboratory Technicians Wanted. To operate equipment: wash/dry; electrical test and visual test rubber products. Will train. Full Time with benefits (medical/dental/vision/Life/401K). Apply in person at Safety Test, 107 Cherryville Rd, Shelby.

The Mutt Hut, Taking Applications. Kennel help jobs consists of general care and maintenance of dogs and kennel. $8.25 per hour. Apply in person at 318 Laurel Avenue, Grover, between 3 & 6 pm. Monday-Friday.

FLORIST FOR SALE IN GASTONIA. Well established profitable florist for sale in Gastonia,NC. Some owner financing.

Owner retiring. (704) 852-3848

ALL NEW INVENTORY. EVERYTHING 70 % - 90 % OFF ORIGINAL RETAIL! Spectacular specials this month on cleaners including name brand laundry, dishwasher, etc. ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, February 3rd, 9am-5pm. CASH ONLY. Side Door next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City. 132 Commercial Drive, Forest City, NC 28043

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS HIRING BONUS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL. Out 3 to 4 days; Home W/E. Pays $.40 to $.45 per HUB mile – based on experience Det, P&D AND Min Day pay guarantee. Small Family Oriented Company. Contact: AJ Bachelder (aj@eastcoasttropicals.com) Briarpatch Greenhouses, Inc. 2427 Oak Grove Rd, Shelby, NC. (704) 481-0014

HOUSE CLEANING. Will perform light cleaning duties and maintain private households or commercial establishments.

Some of these duties include dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, making beds, doing and putting away laundry, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping. Will perform household errands such as grocery shopping & pharmacy pickup. Prices vary according to job. Shelby & Upper Cleveland County areas.

Call or text Cindy, 980-2959211. (704) 538-7797

NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 ELECTRICANS AND ELECTRICIAN HELPERS NEEDED. EXPERIENCE NEEDED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND. NO OUT OF TOWN WORK. PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE (704) 538-8901 LADONNADEDMOND@GMAIL.COM NEED SOMEONE TO INSTALL. Shower enclosure, tub and plumbing. Labor only. Have material on site. (704) 236-8198 EXPERIENCED CNA. Decades of experience as a caregiver to the elderly. Will care for elderly in their home.

Either live-in or by shift. Excellent references. (828) 2877087 NEED SOMEONE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK. Must have a clean driving record and experience with working on rental property. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152. 704-472-4666.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS SERVICES WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured & Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals.

22 years experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Call Neal. (828) 2237730 TRAVELING TUTOR, Angela Bunney. Tutoring at location of your choice. Tutoring in all subjects, Kindergarten- 6th grade.

Homework help, Specialized in Reading Help. Reasonable rates per hour. Call 704-718-3419 or Angela_Bunney@yahoo.com.

BA Education, K-6 Lenior-Rhyne University. Classroom teacher for 20 years. References available. Making Learning Fun!

CLEAN HOUSE. Come Home To A Clean House. I will clean while you are home. References. Need to work. Belmont/Mt. Holly area. (704) 860-9874 YARD CLEAN-UP. Debris Removal. Spreading Gravel and Mulch. Creating flower beds and small Gardens and stone walkways. Bush trimming and small tree removal or pruning. Practically anything outdoors. Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750

Nippon Electric Glass, LLC Fiber Glass Products 940 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby, NC 28150

SUBSTITUTE VAN DRIVER Substitute van driver needed for community program in Rutherford County. Primarily early morning & mid afternoon. Must be at least 25 year old with a good driving record. Background check required. Call to request an application. (828) 288-2707 laurie.mills@pathways.com

CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. John Ellison (828) 289-3692 WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY. Cleveland County. Help with meals, light housekeeping and bathing. Referenced available.

(704) 284-3622

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HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs & fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Call Bob, (828) 476-6058

EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS NEEDED. Lake Lure area. Must have some tools and transportation. Call Dale Fender. (828) 289-9399

Singer sewing machine.

Model 29K71 Operator.

Need one time demonstration for set up and operation of this Singer/ Sutton Landis commercial sewing machine. Will pay reasonable fee. (704) 8243965 brooks001@carolina. rr.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs & installations. Ask about glass door installation & repair. 704419-0117 (704) 472-9367

Nippon Electric Glass, (formerly PPG Industries), Inc. is currently interviewing for full-time production positions at its Shelby, NC Fiber Glass manufacturing facility. If you are interested in working in a dynamic, growth oriented environment and being part of a successful, global company, we invite you to join our team.

This position requires use of, or access to, information subject to the Export Control Regulations. Accordingly, only U.S. citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

NEG offers competitive wages & excellent benefits including health care, savings plan, education assistance, vacation time & paid holidays.

Production operations run 24/7 with 12 hour rotation shifts. Production positions include lifting & carrying, packing, loading, cleaning, and operating equipment or general utility. Production workers starting salary is between $15.79, $16.35, and $16.84/hr. with pay increases every six months for one year. We also offer 1 week of vacation after 6 months and 2 weeks after 1 year of employment.

TO APPLY YOU MUST HAVE EARNED A CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT THE BRONZE LEVEL OR HIGHER. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY THROUGH WWW.JOBSPPG.COM Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION: Employment Advertisement Town of Cramerton, NC The Town of Cramerton, NC is seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated record of professional law enforcement experience including leadership, management, strong fiscal management and a customer-service philosophy with experience in municipal law enforcement, community policing, and resource management to serve as the next Chief of Police.

The Town of Cramerton is located in Gaston County, North Carolina and has a population of over 5,000 residents. Cramerton is situated along US Highway 29 (NC 74) between Charlotte and Gastonia. It is located 5 minutes from I-85 and approximately 10 minutes West of Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Employees of the Town of Cramerton share a strong commitment to continual organizational improvement and excellent delivery of services.

The Town of Cramerton operates under a Council – Manager form of government. The Chief of Police reports directly to the Town Manager and is responsible for an annual operating budget of approximately $1.6 million.

Department staff includes 15 full-time and 6 part-time sworn personnel.

In addition to traditional police services, the department is responsible for code and minimum housing enforcement. Through an inter-local agreement the department provides all police services to the neighboring Town of McAdenville. The Town of McAdenville has a population of approximately 800 residents and operates under a Mayor – Council form of government.

Minimum requirements include: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field; advanced leadership training; 10 years of progressively responsible municipal law enforcement experience, including a minimum of 5 years at the supervisory or administrative level. Must be certified as a law enforcement officer in NC or eligible for certification immediately upon hire.

Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License. Must maintain a minimum of forty hours of in-service training annually.

Interested applicants must submit a Town of Cramerton employment application along with cover letter and resume’ or CV and three references. Those applicants already employed by the Town of Cramerton are not required to submit an employment application. Successful candidates will be required to submit a full hiring packet at a later time. The Town of Cramerton employment application is available at www.cramerton.org or at the front desk of Cramerton Town Hall. All applications must be submitted via mail or hand delivered to: Town Manager, Town of Cramerton, 155 North Main Street, Cramerton, NC 28032. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $86,000 DOQ

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

LARGE MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET. 2 piece, Asian theme carving, top with shelves & glass, bottom with drawers & cabinet space. $550 OBO. No checks. 828-429-2497.

AUTO PARTS FOR SALE. 1987-1991 Ford 4WD. 19891994 Toyota truck parts. 19681972 Ford parts. 1995 Nissan truck parts. Manual & automatic transmissions for Chevys & Fords. Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7”x15”. Set of factory Ford gray center caps & beauty rims 7”x15” and 8”x15”. 20012005 Honda Civic parts. Antique barbers chair. WANTED TO BUY: Pickup trucks of any model, make or condition. Nissan & Toyota trucks and Honda cars. (704) 538-9742

CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

Gravel, 7-8 Ton, Crusher Run. $200 per load. Washed gravel, $240 per load. Shelby. (704) 692-6025

SEASONED AND FRESH FIREWOOD. Short bed, $60.

Long bed, $80. Dump truck, $200 (10’ long x 3’ high). Will deliver. (828) 461-2379 HORSE HAY, 4X5 ROUND $40. Square, $6. Firewood, hardwood cut last year. 10x8x4 dump truck, delivered $180.

(704) 692-6325 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $695 with this ad.

Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 ONE DISC HARROW (16 DISC). and ONE CULTIVATOR. Used on Ford Jubilee Tractor. $300 for both. (704) 825-5806 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 4876855 WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message & phone number (704) 472-5962

TAIL PIPE MUFFLER ENDS. 2.5” opening. Stainless steel Thunderbolt brand. Can text photos. $75 each OBO. (704) 300-1818 RAILROAD CORRIDOR. Beside Gilboa Methodist Church, Rutherfordton, NC. 1,433’ +/-, includes 50’ each side of track.

That’s over 1/4 mile! $125,000.

(828) 395-8010 Salon Equipment For Sale.

Good condition. Good Price!

Must See! (864) 490-8555 ITEMS FOR SALE. Hot Point Refrigerator $125, Sony Stereo Three Speaker $75, Dyna Glo Kerosene Heater $45, Heat Surge Electric Heater $35, Bionaire Electric Heater, $35.

(704) 207-5121

PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $179.99. Size 10x20 $399.99. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. Call after 5pm, call 704-482-0540. (704) 4810954 HEAVY DUTY 5X8 utility trailer, $300. Garden tiller, front tines, $150. 30” fan on stand, 120v, $75. Wood storage cabinet with shelves & doors, $100.

(828) 245-8194

ALL HOLIDAY BARBIES. Gone with the Wind. Books, Aiwa stereo system, picture art, Game Boy & gamer, video camera, craft beads, cassette cabinet, DVD rack, CD’s, VHS Marilyn collection. (828) 691-5662

KITCHENAID DISHWASHER. Under counter type, works well.

(702) 371-8471 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Now has seasoned firewood. (828) 395-0758

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

(704) 538-5788

2017 SPRING CUT FESCUE HAY. No rain, $4.50 per bale.

(704) 538-4110

FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

WORLD WAR II YEARS. Life Magazines bound into hardback books. Best offer. Curio Cabinet $70. (704) 974-8440

WOODSTOVE INSERT WITH BLOWER. Fireplace opening 38” wide x 28” tall. Woodstove exterior, 45” wide x 32” tall.

Woodstove interior, 24” wide x 18” tall x 18” deep. 704-4818707, leave message, call will be returned. (704) 484-4461 Vented gas log heater-propane Asking $750 Paid $ 1500 new. This unit is two years old and has no problems. Puts out 50,000 BTU. Blower fan included.Seen by appointment only.

Call (828) 245-7279 randychead@gmail.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Large round bales, 13% protein, in the dry. $40 each. Ten or more bales $35 each. Belwood area.

Call and leave message. (704) 538-8389 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs , NC. (704) 434-6389

HORSE QUALITY KY31 FESCUE HAY. Round roles or square bales in barn with no rain. Bring your truck or can deliver. Ellenboro. Call 828-4537768. (828) 447-6441 4X6 UTILITY TRAILER. In great condition, $350. Women’s size 18 pants and tops, $2 each.

828-305-4498. (828) 287-0982 ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE BED. Like new, $600. Solid oak king bedroom suite, $700. Maytag washer/dryer, $150. Architect drawing table, $50. (828) 4291390 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Now offering above & inground pools. We also open/ close pools, maintenance, etc.

Also offering parts & supplies.

704-418-3277. (828) 245-7540

INSERT, APPALACHIAN MORNING. Fireplace insert, wood stove. Serious inquires only. $425. (704) 730-1171 NEW IN ORIGINAL CARTON. Entava wall-in tub. Right hand drain. 59.5” long, 36.5” deep, 28” wide. $1100. Ask for Brenda or Don. (803) 222-2105 KENMORE SEWING MACHINE, attachments decorating stitch. New Brother Overlock. Singer Tiny Serger. Variety of sewing & quilting piece material. (828) 245-5314 HURST 6.5’x20’ Landscape Trailer. Steel heavy duty drive on tail gate. Duel axles with brakes and Gorilla lift and Jungle Jim Rack and trailer tongue tool box. $2600. Call Ken. (704) 419-9083 FERRIS 48” Walk-Behind Mower. Bought new September 2017. Has 3 hours on mower.

New cost $6300, will sell for $4500. Call Ken (704) 419-9083 10” TABLE SAW ON STAND, $125. One bag size cement mixer, 120v, $125. 12 ton hydraulic floor jack, $100. (828) 245-8194 (2) 500 WATT OUTSIDE LIGHT FIXTURES, $75. 8’ single axle, springs, wheels & tires, $400. Rough sawed poplar lumbar, 4-14” wide, 1500-2000 board feet, $300/1000bf. (828) 245-8194

844-245-4092

(2) CEMETERY PLOTS for sale at Eternal Hills. Call for more info. (828) 429-4840 Dirt, 7-8 Ton, Screened Topsoil. $160 per load. Shelby.

(704) 692-6025

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $525.

Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895

WANT TO BUY COUNTY LINE TIMBER. Buying Hardwood & Pine Timber, 8 acres+. Also, pine thinning.

Over 25 years experience. 828289-0742. (828) 248-3659 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton Collector. (704) 695-4917 BUYING JUINK CARS, title or no title, running or not. Fast on time service. (704) 692-6752 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545

MEL MILLER REALTY

NOW OPEN READY TO BUY OR SELL? 114 N. Main. St. • Mt. Holly, NC 28120

704-634-1880 • 803-526-6607 melmillerrealty@gmail.com

FARM & GARDEN

PETS•LIVESTOCK

SQUARE BALES OF GRASS HAY. $5 per bale. Call anytime.

(704) 482-6010

Sweetgrass Turkeys, Toms and Hens. $25. Will sell entire flock for much less. Also, Cochin & Silkie Bantam roosters.

(704) 472-2586

HORSE HAY. Orchard/Fescue mix. Round bales starting $25.

Square bales $5. Polk County Century Farm. Leave message.

(828) 625-4713 FREE FIREWOOD. You cut it and clean it up. All Oak Trees.

Oak Grove Area, Kings Mountain, NC. (704) 300-3493

PETS•LIVESTOCK BLACK ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE. Steers, bulls, replacement heifers, cows and cow/calf pairs. Call or text (704) 418-1071 FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 704-472-7116 or (704) 482-3392

Old Stereo Components: working or not from 19401980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 email4darrell@yahoo.com WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756 I WANT TO BUY. Old 45 records, albums and 78’s. (704) 782-0647 WANT TO BUY. Need two burn barrels. (704) 276-0415 WANT TO BUY LAND to build a home, minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view.

Email details, price, etc to: landpage777@gmail.com WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. Call after 5pm, 704-482-0540. (704) 4810954 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Jimmy, 828-2891175. (828) 247-1070 WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 9803329

FESCUE HAY FOR SALE. 4’x5’ net wrapped bales, $25 each.

704-482-8848 (704) 472-8848 HORSE BOARDING. Specializing in Care of Retirement Horses. (704) 434-9104 BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 6 weeks old. All males, first shots and wormed. $75 each.

(704) 898-9768 FREE TO GOOD HOME. 3 year old Lab. Has all shots. Needs good home. (704) 313-7154 CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS. Applehead Teacup and Miniature Chihuahua puppies.

Shots UTD. Ready to go. $ 200 each. (704) 813-5981 SPRING CUT SQUARE BALES FESCUE. $4.50 each. Round bales, horse quality, 4x5 bales, very clean, no weeds, stored in dry, $40 each. Fall cut Fescue, $25 each. (704) 477-8623 PEKA-TZU PUPPIES. CKC registered. 1st shot & worming.

Also taking deposits on Pekingese. (864) 490-4979 GERMAN ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. Rottweiler puppies for sale, AKC registered. Will be huge with big Teddy bear heads, $1000.

Call or text (704) 692-8115 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199. (704) 600-7847 AKC CHOCOLATE FEMALE LAB. 7 weeks old. Excellent Champion bloodline. English block style body. $750. (704) 914-8241 KID GOATS FOR SALE. Good price. 828-247-0913. (828) 4297141

CARS & TRUCKS 1999 Cadillac DeVille extended version, all black, chrome wheels, excellent condition. $4800. 704-487-0550, 704-6783954.

1998 Ford Ranger Good as parts truck. Been rolled. $2000 obo. (704) 472-3248 1930 Ford Roadster Model A Roadster. Also 1931 Ford Model A Coupe. Both restored. (704) 482-4717 2001 Buick Century V-6, 64k miles, new tires. $3950. 704434-5241 or (704) 418-9986 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Excellent motor and transmission. Will sell whole or for parts. $700.

(704) 473-0618 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4WD, 150K miles, $9995. 2013 Jeep Liberty, 4 door, 4WD, black, 100k miles, $13,995. Forest Dale Motors; 822 West Main Street, Forest City.

(828) 247-1540 1998 Toyota Corolla Good dependable car. Everything works, good AC. Color, blue, $2000 obo.

(704) 473-7129 1994 Nissan Trucks 4WD 4-wheel drive pickup. Extended cab, auto, cold air. $2500. (704) 487-0784 1999 Ford Econoline Cargo Van Work van with tool and parts bins. Ladder rack. Heavy metal Bulkhead. For parts or sell complete. Needs transmission. $1500. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab, 4WD, 3dr, leather, full back seat, $7495.

11 other trucks to choose from.

Forest Dale Motors; 822 West Main Street, Forest City. (828) 247-1540 2012 Ford Fusion SEL. 74k miles, leather, aluminum wheels, $5500. (828) 287-3280 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4, $1750. 1999 Blazer 4x4, $2500.

2002 Nissan Altima, $3500. 1988 Mazda 4x4 truck, $2500. (828) 287-8668 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Van, needs transmission, $400. 1997 Mercury, 131,400 low miles. $2000. 2003 Chevy Van, nice, $1900. (828) 223-1982

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CAMPERS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 6+ acres land with well and septic.

3000 feet off main highway with view. North of Casar. $28,000 firm. Call Johnny Short at PO Box 218, Casar, NC 28020 (704) 538-8408

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Includes utilities, cable & wifi, 3 minute drive to downtown Forest City. From $150 week, discount monthly. (828) 245-0444

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. available now! Stove & refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. (704) 4871104

$300 PER MONTH. 2BR, 1BA mobile home in quiet country location. Trash pickup, lawn care, county water & storage building included. No Pets. No Smoking. 1803 Hines Road, Cliffside.

(828) 305-3770

801 SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET. Shelby, NC. Office spaces for rent. Starting at $359. 704-472-4666. (704) 4723100

2002 CAMPER. For Sale. Call (704) 538-8221

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS OLD SCHOOL CHOPPER PROJECT. Unfinished 75 Harley ironhead w/ rebuilt top end.

Hardtail. 45* rake. +2” backbone. +4.5” legs. New: 12” overstock springer, seat, oil tank, gas tank, handlebars, risers. Excellent rear wheel. Rusty spokes on front wheel. Old drag pipes.

Sissy bar. Rear trailer fender.

Assorted small parts. New silver paint. Need to title as custom when finished. Great start on a cool custom. More than that in parts alone. Night 704-4826877. Day (704) 309-4347

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES 3 Bedroom, 2Bath. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk.

(704) 472-7145 TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. one in Ocean Lakes, 2bedroom, 2bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 OCEAN LAKES VACATION. 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer, dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@ bellsouth.net (704) 484-2015 OCEAN LAKES, MYRTLE BEACH, Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-6359831. (803) 718-2659 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Also, pullout couch, queen size & golf cart. Weeks & weekends.

Good off season rates. 704482-9781 (704) 472-5182

REAL ESTATE 4.3 ACRES ON HWY. 64/74A, Green Hill. Approx 7 miles from Lake Lure. Wooded, over 475’ road frontage. $29,900. (864) 909-1035 WE STOP FORECLOSURE! Don’t Lose Your Home* No Upfront Fees* www.pslm1. com (704) 218-9476 LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will ¿ nance with low down payment.

Call Bryant Realty or www. bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 567-9836 East Rutherford County. Off Highway 120, beautiful 1.5 acre lot cleared and ready for home with water & septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty www. bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 567-9836 Near Kings Mountain National Park. Lot has water and septic tank. Low down payment, owner finance. Bryant Realty. www. bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 567-9836

1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot.

Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-538-1199.

214 Mace Rd., Casar, NC 28020 (704) 600-7847 FOR SALE BY OWNER. North Shelby area. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, finished basement, 2 car garage, over 2700 square feet living area. Quite cul-de-sac.

By appointment only. For more info, 704-484-8015 or 611 Old Stubbs Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-5512

FOR RENT LOTS FOR RENT. In quiet mobile home park near Rutherfordton. Spaces available for single and doublewide homes. Call (704) 622-3487 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $500 deposit and up. $185 weekly rates. Free power & water. NO PETS. Visit us online @ Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299 UTILITIES INCLUDED, $289 WEEKLY. Monthly Rakes Available. WoodSpring Suites, newly renovated. Fully furnished studio w/kitchenette. Group Rates Available. 1010 Sue Lane, Shelby. (701) 487-1001 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE. $1250 month, $1250 deposit.

770 Ware Road, Shelby. (704) 484-2015 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Nice 2&3 bedroom homes in quiet parks in Grover & Shelby. $475-$575. Great locations.

Lawn service included. (828) 428-2897 CARRY-OUT GRILL. For rent in Casar. Call Johnny Short at (704) 538-8408 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apps for low income seniors.

Taking applications. Age 62 or older. 211 N. Morgan St, Shelby. Equal Housing Opportunity.

(704) 482-7723 JUMP INTO SPRING. At Creekside Crossing Apartments in Spindale. Designed for the elderly (55 or older) or persons with disabilities (age 45 or older). Great rental rates!! Immediate occupancy for 1BR and 2BR units. Spacious floor plans, dishwasher, laundry room. Section 8 welcome. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. $25 application fee, credit/ criminal check required. Visit us at 358 West Street, Spindale or call 828-288-3738 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2BR, 1BA. Central heat/air, $200 deposit, $100 per week.

For more info, 828-245-9620.

(828) 223-1393 TRAILER LOTS FOR RENT. 135 Wiggins Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. $250 each month.

704-472-4666. (704) 472-3100

2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. From $125 per week & up. (828) 2450444 1BR STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included, $180 weekly or monthly for discount. Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 245-0444

SHELBY 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Gas fireplace, remodeled two story brick. $1300 down, $1300 per month, shown by appointment. Consider Rent to Own. (252) 314-0777

Spacious Mobile Homes. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, near Moss Lake, rent to own for $525 month! Central heat/air, large yards, pets ok. 980-939-6633 ext 1 (980) 939-6633

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 VERY NICE 2BR, 1BA. Chase area. $650 month. Call for details. Rentals Unlimited. (828) 245-7400 $189.99 & UP WEEKLY SPECIAL. Town & Country Inn (Super 8 Motel) Spindale. WiFi, Micro-fridge, 32” flatscreen, HD Showtime/ESPN. Nightly $44.99 & up. (828) 286-3681 NEWLY REMODELED. Energy Efficient 1BR Apartment in Forest City, $425 per month plus deposit. Also, 2BR, $465. (828) 248-1776 ROOM FOR RENT. In private home in Forest City. Must have references and background checks. All utilities included.

(828) 245-9662 1 and 2 Bedroom. Brick apartments on College Avenue near Shelby Airport. $475 month.

(704) 482-1595 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 & older), disabled (50 & older).

418 E. Warren St., Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. (704) 487-6354

2 Bedroom Mobile Home.

Heat/air, private lot, no pets.

Deposit and background check required. 2 people maximum. $120 weekly. Near Cleveland Mall. (701) 477-6355

Story Moss Lake Rental Home $1300.00 2 Story Home in Moss Lake Shelby NC minutes from uptown, hospital and easy access to drive to Rt. 150 North or I 85. 2200 sq. ft. on first two floors, basement has 1100 sq. ft. 2 master bedrooms, 4 bathrooms w/granite, marble, tile, hardwoods in dining, living, all bedrooms. Rental $1300 a month. Available Feb 2018. May consider selling under right conditions. (336) 5043079 stuartcgilbert@gmail. com

FOR RENT / FOR SALE. Prefer to Sell. 2 bedroom house, Boiling Springs, very close to college. No pets, no smoking inside. $550 per month. Security deposit and references required. (704) 487-4962 LARGE RENOVATED COUNTRY HOME. 3 bedroom plus bonus room, 2.5 baths, new heat/air, hardwood floors, double enclosed garage, 3 outside buildings, 2 acre lot, 4 miles west of Polkville.

Rent $1200 month. No inside pets or HAP. (704) 487-5480

Mobile Home on 1 acre. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Lawndale area.

Month to Month rent, $500 monthly. Pets allowed. (704) 466-2671 Remodeled Mobile Homes. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Near Middle School, rent to own for $495 and $525 month. Central heat/ air, pets ok. 980-939-6633, ext 1. (980) 939-6633 119 VICTOR DRIVE, SHELBY, NC. 28152. 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

Rent $775, deposit $775, application fee $25. 704-472-4666.

(704) 472-3100 1022 EAST MAIN STREET. Cherryville, NC. Building for rent. Rent $550, deposit $550, application fee $25. 704-4724666. (704) 472-3100 130 RIDGEFIELD RD, SHELBY, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Rent $800, deposit $800, application fee $25. 704-472-4666.

(704) 472-3100 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath House.

Hardwood throughout, close to downtown Shelby, easy access to Highway 74. $750 month, plus deposit. (704) 477-1718

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1353 RUSTIC TRAIL. Unit 7, Lincolnton, NC. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Rent $450, deposit $200, application fee $25. 704-4724666, 704-472-3100.

603 West Graham Street.

Shelby, NC. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, rent $700, deposit $700, application fee $25. 704-472-4666 (704) 472-3100 1122 County Home Road.

Shelby, NC. 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Rent $550, deposit $550, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, (704) 472-3100 124 Deer Meadow Lane. Lawndale, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Rent $750, deposit $750, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, (704) 472-3100 829 LAVENDER ROAD, GROVER, NC. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath.

Rent $700, deposit $700, application fee $25. 704-482-4666, (704) 472-3100 NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent.

10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447 MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN- Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704-739-1425 1, 2, 3 BEDROOM HOUSES. Central heat. Located in Shelby and Lawndale. (704) 477-6418 101 NORTH SHELBY STREET. Blacksburg, SC. Building for rent. Price based on square footage needed. 704-472-4666.

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