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Belmont’s Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 celebrates 100 years

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Patriotism was the password last Saturday when Belmont’s American Legion Auten-Stowe Post 144 celebrated its centennial.

A large crowd of Post 144 members, local and state officials, and interested citizenry attended the event which was held at the headquarters in Belmont.

Post 144 commander Barry Smith had this to say about the centennial.

“It’s quite an accomplishment since very few organizations reach one hundred years,” he said.

“We want to recall this day and remember those

who went before and the good that Post 144 has done in the community. We look forward to many more years.”

American Legion NC commander Jim Quinlan visited Belmont for the event and made remarks.

Quinlan recounted the history of the American Legion on a national level, and complimented Post 144 in particular.

“I am honored to be here,” Quinlan said. “You all have done a great job with Post 144.”

Other speakers included Belmont mayor Charles Martin, Post 144 past commander Dan Cloninger, and Post 144 vice commander Bill Blackett.

See POST 144, Page 7 Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 commander Barry Smith, Dept. of NC Auxiliary president Jill Puett, and NC commander Jim Quinlan.

Belmont’s George Kitchen is a coaching legend

Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe (right) and Spohn Ranch skate park project boss Justin Ricks at the job site.

Work underway on Belmont skatepark

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

After many years of talking, planning, and searching for the right location, a skate park is finally being built in Belmont.

The idea for a skate park goes all the way back to 2005 after 13-year-old Trevor Gray was hit by

a vehicle while he was skateboarding in East Belmont. Gray died following the accident.

Since then, several places that skateboarders could safely enjoy their sport have been considered, but finding the perfect one has been problematic.

Now, with most City of Belmont operations being housed at CityWorks at 1401 E. Catawba St. and See SKATEPARK, Page 3

By Ray Hardee George Kitchen is a Belmont legend- born, raised, and stayed. A local Belmont High School (1953-1957) graduate, George has invested his life in the local community. Literally hundreds of student-athletes received their tutelage under the wise influence of George Kitchen.

George began his coaching career in Belmont Little League Baseball in 1973.

Over a thirteen-year coaching career, he did it all- individual team coaching, all-star coaching, and league executive leadership as Vice-President of Little League Baseball. Quick to share the credit, Kitchen points out that he was part of a great executive team including George Kitchen President Ed Horne as well as Joe Steele, the Secretary and Treasurer.

George helped the little guys not only in baseball, but also football. He served as a Pop Warner football coach for three years.

His dedication to children and youth deepened as time passed. His commitment extended to South Point High School where he started coaching women’s softball in 1984 and continued to the present day. He has been a part of nineteen playoff appearances and no less than seven conference championships.

Not one to limit his influence, George has also been coaching at Belmont Middle School. Believe it or not, he also has been simultaneously coaching on See KITCHEN, Page 4

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS

Gittin’ along

I kept calling in my marker

Thanks to the mostly inane, shallow, political and race obsessed content that blares from the speaker and flashes across the screen I have more or less stopped watching TV. So, how have I been getting my audio/visual fix? Watching YouTube videos of how rural folks in other lands live on a day-to-day basis.

The GoPro camera has got to be one of the greatest inventions ever. The videos I have been watching are mostly filmed with one.

The people doing the videoing are able to get up close and personal with their subjects in a way that the larger bulky film cameras of the past would never have allowed.

One series I have been following is called “Stunning Pakistan”. These clips are about 20 minutes long and basically what the guy shooting them does is spend a day with Pakistani farmers as they work the fields. The films also show how the women folk prepare food and what the kids do.

The landscape where the folks live is the Punjab region and it looks a lot like lowland South Carolina. The soil is sandy and the fields flat. The roads are dirt and folks walk along with an easy, swinging, route step gait as they go about their business. Little kids with hickory switches hustle herds of goats along. Now and then a small motorcycle will putt by with up to three folks as cargo.

The farmers irrigate their fields with ancient pumps driven by old engines that clatter, smoke, and chug. Back at the ranch, the ladies can be seen by little brick ovens making flatbreads and various types of stew. Only one person had a cell phone and he charged it with a little solar panel but other than that (and the bikes) the scenario looked like it must have in our area back in the 19th century.

By Tony Marciano

I watched some videos from Tibet too.

The folks that were filmed lived in a stone hut at the base of the Himalayan mountains. The family raised yaks. The yaks look like cows with Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor long hair. The men and kids tended to the herd and the women cooked. The view out their front door was breathtaking. As far as you could see were snowcapped mountains. The valley where the folks lived had a large creek running through it. The grass was so green it made your eyes throb. The air was chilly, so the herders depended on butter tea to stay warmed up. I watched the lady of the house brew it up. I sniffed around and found some of the same type of tea online and bought a box. I am now hooked on lapsang souchong which is the type of smoked black tea brewed with a pat of yak butter (I have to use regular type), and a dash of salt, and a big shot of milk, they swigged all day long and can testify it will warm your innards and outtards and give you a serious jolt of energy.

My point is this. The people I have been watching live simple lives. They live in places where traffic jams are unknown. They are not obsessed with technology. They embrace nature. They seem to get along with everyone they encounter. They exude contentment even walking down a dirt road with a load of sticks on their head or milking their goats or yaks.

OK, I know I am probably romanticizing their plight to a certain extent, but it seems to me they are gittin’ along just fine sans TV and clamor and I for one envy them in that regard.

When I was a young pastor, I asked the city business administrator for a favor. He forgot and apologized. Over the next several years, I kept calling in this “marker.” I’d say, “Dick – I need a favor – and then I would explain what I needed the city to do for me.” Finally, one day, Dick looked at me and said, “When do we ever call this even” to which I replied, “Dick –I’m Italian – there is no such thing as “even.” You’ll be forever in my debt. We laughed. But I was half serious.

While we made it a sport, in reality, we can live like that, holding onto injustices. Resentments eat us like a cancer.

I want you to read this and then I’ll tell you where I found it.

“Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy; let an accuser stand at his right hand.

When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayers condemn him. May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership. May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.

May his children be wandering beggars; may they be driven from their ruined homes. May a creditor seize all

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Trade winds Trade winds; perhaps you’ve heard of them. Weather-wise we encounter two kinds depending on the global hemisphere we live in. We, in the northern hemisphere, encounter permanent trade winds that blow steadily toward the equator from our northeast. But there are other trade winds and that’s my topic today. In residential remodeling we often encounter winds that impact our construction trades; resist forward direction or work to shift us off course. This week we had such an event and it has spiritual parallels.

A new home owner gave us an assignment to paint much of their new home prior to their moving in and gave us a hopeful time deadline. We explained that we needed specific information to press ahead in a timely fashion. They weren’t prepared for that. Their deadline was fixed in their minds, but they weren’t settled on paint colors or locations. Knowing we were in a figurative boat suffering wind pressure directly ahead and off to the side, we kept requesting specific information. Last night, we finally got specific instructions for 20 areas and this after two days that changed 85% of the original thoughts.

Winds blow seemingly where they want. In scripture, only Jesus had control over it and my conviction is that He still is the only one that does. In this case wind caused by human unpreparedness and indecision put pressure on us to stay on task in a timely fashion. We worked through this by sheer effort and intentionality. That’s what it takes and it is absolutely necessary or we will find ourselves drifting and ending at a wrong destination. Spiritually, this is happening constantly in our world. Last night it happened to me too.

There’s nothing wrong with watching some television; we certainly need to caution against too much but last night I toyed with the idea of looking for a reasonably wholesome valentine movie and here’s the rub….life is full of choices. Valentine movie or ??? Upon reflection I looked at my morning’s to do list and I had a desire then to work more on a foreign language and re-study my pastor’s notes from Sunday. I needed to resist the drift of a valentine movie which probably held little value and press toward goals I had pre-determined were important.

When we consider our earthly lives, do we ever consider our life trade? If we endorse evolution our trade may shallowly be whatever occupation we choose and in this case

choosing a valentine movie may have little consequence. As a Christian, however, my trade isn’t really remodeling it’s my relationship with Jesus Christ. First and foremost my life is all about Him! That’s Dennis Siracusa my understanding and conviction I’ve been writing about for five years. I have, in Christ, a purpose I want to flow with; I’m part of His steadfast unfolding plan.

Remodeling is a small part of it as is writing these essays, but mostly it is all about understanding God, relating to Him, obeying His direction and sharing His impact on me with those I meet.

“E la fede che Hai acceso in noi Sento che ci salvera.” (The Prayer) And the faith you ignited in us, I feel it will save us.

Crowders Mountain trailwork day planned The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. invites volunteers for trailwork and/ or litter pickup on Saturday, April 30. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC at 8:30 a.m.; finish at noon.

Tools, snacks, and water will be provided. Dress appropriately for outdoor

work and bring any necessary medications. Trailwork days are heat index(90+) and weather(rain, snow, strong wind, lightning, storms) dependent.

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he has; may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor. May no one extend kindness to him or take pity on his fatherless children. May his descendants be cut off, their names blotted out from the next generation. May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord; may the sin of his mother never be blotted out. May their sins always remain before the Lord, that he may blot out their name from the earth. For he never thought of doing a kindness, but hounded to death the poor and the needy and the brokenhearted. He loved to pronounce a curse—may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing—may it be far from him. He wore cursing as his garment; it entered into his body like water, into his bones like oil. May it be like a cloak wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him. May this be the Lord’s payment to my accusers, to those who speak evil of me.”

That is not from some romance novel because of a jilted lover. That is from Scripture – Psalm 109, verses 6-20. Wow – talk about holding onto resentments.

I watched my dad get mad with his brother and sisters over something that eventually, he didn’t remember why he was mad – he was just mad. He made me vow that if

he died, I would not let them come to his funeral.

He was serious.

When I preached Tony Marciano my first sermon, my dad sat in the front and my aunt was in the middle of the church. After the service ended, she tried to reason with him but he walked away from her. Finally, God grabbed his heart and he apologized for his behavior. During the time he was mad at them, time marched on and everyone’s health deteriorated. By the time they were civil with one another, they were in no shape to enjoy each other’s company.

On Good Friday, as a Christ follower, I celebrate Jesus’ death on the cross. I believe it paid for my sins and canceled my debt to God. Believing that is true, can I not cancel the pettiness and annoyance of others rather than having contempt for them.

A friend of mine once said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” I like Jesus’ words.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

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Work is nearly done on the new playground area at Kevin Loftin A fantastic piece of the new playground equipment.

Riverfront Park.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Workers from Carolina Park and Play setting up the equipment.

Construction of the retaining wall for the new parks and rec. center has begun.

This photo shows the length and width of the skating area.

SKATEPARK From Page 1

More progress is going on at the new parks and rec. center.

extra land available there, a place for the $200,000 skate park project is being carved out along the 13th St. side of the building.

Work on the project began last week. A crew from LAbased Spohn Ranch, who designed the park, have already moved considerable dirt.

Project supervisor Justin Ricks, who has built skate parks across the country, watched as his men did their job.

The skate park will look somewhat like this, but the finished “It’s always exciting to product will have an extra area added for beginners. build a new park,” he said.

“Kids have already been stop- touches are being put on ping buy wanting to know the new playground area at when it will be finished.”

Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park According to Rick, the an- by workers from Carolina swer to that question is (drum Parks and Play. The assorted, roll)…about two months. brightly colored, equipment Belmont Parks and Rec. is in place and work has The Cramerton Histori- lian Street, Cramerton. director Zip Stowe is excited started on a large awning that cal Society is sponsoring Musical entertainment about the park too. will cover much of it making “Cramerton High School Re- will be provided by “CODA” “Since the skate park in rain or shine play possible. union” on Saturday, May 14, they play soft rock clas- Charlotte at Eastland closed, The new playground will 2022 at the Cramerton Gym- sics from the 60’s,70’s and I expect our park will see a lot feature rubber-based matting nasium from 5:00 pm to 8:00 80’s and Beach music. Band of use,” Stowe said. that will keep mud and dust pm. Pre-sale tickets will be members are Don Conrad, The park will have the down as well as providing a available for $20 every Satur- lead singer, Bryant Bolin usual jumps, whoops, and cushion in case of stumbles. day from 10:00 am until 1:00 keyboard, Cory Dover bass, bowls, but there will also be When the playground is pm at the Museum located at Nick Gibson saxophone, a section with a milder con- done in a couple of weeks, the lower level of the Cramer- Gary Covitz percussion , and figuration for beginners.

Stowe sees Loftin Park reton Community Center, 1 Ju- Les Davis lead guitars.

“The beginner’s section turning to large attendance will be about 1,300 sq. ft.,” numbers.

Stowe said.

“We will have a lot of 2 ROOM Also on the CityWorks families coming here again,” CARPET grounds, work continues on he says. “I believe we will SPECIAL the new parks and rec. center. probably need some more INCLUDES CLEAN, DEODORIZE, PROTECT & DISINFECT Last week, crews were build- picnic shelters.”

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FREEBIRD - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show

2022 “Live at Patriots Park” concert series begins May 7th For more information on the concert series or cruisein, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101,

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Each concert will begin at 6:00 PM. The line-up for this series includes: • 5/7 - Who’s Bad? The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience-Opening Act, Party Prophets with Gene Pharr and Cindy Floyd • 6/4 - A1A-The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show-Opening Act, Blackwater Rhythm and Blues Band • 7/16 - Tell Me Lies - The Fleetwood Mac ExperienceOpening Act, The Tonez • 9/10 - Freebird - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Tribute-Opening Act, Dirty Grass Soul • 10/1 - The Prince Experience-Opening Act, New Local A concert series would not be complete without a cruisein. Each night of the series, local car enthusiasts will line Railroad Avenue and West Gold Street with their favorite street or stock cars. Special guests will be on hand to make these cruise-ins even

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HENHOUSE PROWLERS Thursday, April 28th more special. The cruiseins will start at 5:00pm each night of the concert series.

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Great food and a beverage garden will be available for concert goers each night of the series as well.

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KITCHEN From Page 1 this level as an assistant coach since 2016 while serving as an assistant softball coach at South Point. Along the way, Belmont Middle has made six playoff appearances.

Just in case you think George takes other sports seasons off, think again. He ran clock for the junior varsity and varsity girls and boys basketball teams at South Point from 1985 until 2007.

Along the way he ran the junior varsity football, varsity baseball, and varsity softball clocks as well.

Always serving behind the scenes, George Kitchen helps the athletes shine out front. He would have it no other way. At his heart, he is a servant-leader and a model leader for others to follow.

The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held on April 19, 2022 at Park Street United Methodist Church in Belmont, NC. Tickets can be purchased for $20 from Phil Champion State Farm Insurance and the Belmont Drug Store.

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Live entertainment is back at Patriots Park! The City of Kings Mountain is proud to bring live music back to Downtown Kings Mountain with the 2022 “Live at Patriots Park” Concert Series.

The series, brings a diverse group of entertainers to the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre covering Beach, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Classic Rock and much more!

“The only thing that is better than music - Live music,” says Christy Conner, Special Events Director with the City of Kings Mountain. “We have a top-notch diverse group of talent scheduled to hit the stage. They are some of the

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Billy Joye

Gospel concert planned

Belmont, North Carolina

Saturday Apr 9th - 6 PM. Lowesville Gospel Concerts at Vineyard Church – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC will present a concert featuring two southern gospel quartets. The Craguns (right) from Cincinnati OH and The Heartland Quartet (above) from Knoxville TN. No admission cost, a freewill offering only to be received, so bring a friend and worship with us. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.

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Billy Winget Joye Jr., 80, passed away April 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1941 in Gaston County, a son of the late Billy Winget Joye Sr. and Sarah Pauline Bess Joye.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Elizabeth “Libby” Arrington Joye; daughters Cindee Joye of Belmont, Wendy Faulkner and husband Mike of New Hampshire, Shari Joye Roberts of Gastonia; granddaughters Chloe and Josephine Roberts.

Billy began life in the East End of Belmont, NC, born at his Grandparents’ mill home.

He and his friends grew up together attending the same grammar and high schools.

After graduating Belmont High School he continued on to William Penn College in Iowa on a football scholarship. Billy then left college and enlisted in the US Air Force where he met and married Libby, his lifelong

friend and partner for 59 years. After four years of active duty, he joined the North Carolina Air Guard accepting a direct commission for Pilot training in Laredo, TX. In his career he flew numerous planes, including C-124 transports and F-102 and F-106 fighter jets. He joined the Montana Air National Guard where he pulled active-duty alert guarding the US northern border and graduated College at Great Falls University.

Billy, Libby and three young girls transferred to Houston, TX when Billy was first picked for the Air Defense Command guarding the southern border. He enjoyed buzzing the Navy pilots for fun and interacting with astronauts on their missions on base in Houston.

Billy returned to Belmont and worked on his Masters in Political Science for a year at Wingate College. He was elected and served as mayor of Belmont for 25 years, including one term as a writein-candidate, and served in the North Carolina House of Representatives for two years.

During the same period Billy returned to the Charlotte ANG where, as Squadron Commander for Maintenance, he served 3 months in Panama during Desert Storm. He retired from military service as a Lieutenant Colonel.

He served his community, church, city and military events with great love and devotion. He was a member of Holy Comforter Lutheran Church all his life, a lay reader and Sunday School teacher.

Billy was a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of The American Legion. A great supporter of South Point High School football, he loved driving his friends to all the Red Raider games both near and far away yelling “Go South Point”, while enjoying a few tomahawk chops and BBQ all over the state.

A loving dad and husband, he adored his black and white four legged friend Skitty, a 15 yr. old Jack Russell.

The family received friends from 11 am until 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church. A graveside service with military honors was held at 1:30 pm at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Micah Kearney officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, the ASPCA or to Holy Comforter Lutheran Church.

Condolence messages may be sent online at mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Joye family.

Abbey Players feature Yankee Tavern The Abbey Players’ continue Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz, through Sunday, April 10. Directed by Simon Donoghue and featuring Bob “Max” Sweeten of the Bob & Sheri Show fame, the theatre company at Belmont Abbey College is pleased to welcome audiences at full capacity with masks required.

First weekend patrons “highly recommend” and encourage our community to “Go see this show!! The talent on that stage is tremendous!” About Yankee Tavern: The jukebox in the bar in Steven Dietz’s Yankee Tavern doesn’t work. It suddenly went dead on Sep-

tember 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m., just as the first hijacked plane rammed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, right in the middle of the lyric “bye, bye, Miss American Pie.” Set in a dilapidated Manhattan bar on the ground floor of a derelict hotel, Yankee Tavern is a thriller that also manages to examine a country in love with conspiracies. Four characters grapple with what may have really happened on 9/11 as tensions and surprises mount. Our season finale is gripping and timely. April 7-9 at 8pm, April 10 at 2:30pm. Tickets $10 cash @ door or online @ www.abbeyplayers.org.

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Church Directory East Belmont Baptist Church

Mt. Holly Church of God

Catawba St • Belmont, NC

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

New Providence Baptist Church New Saint Paul Holiness Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Second Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861 BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 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

Core Church 2316 Acme Rd. 704-822-8033

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

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

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

East Belmont Church Of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Gaston Christian Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

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

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

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

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal

Ridgeview Baptist Church River of Life Full Gospel Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Grace Wesleyan Church

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704-867-2317 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church 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

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

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108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church

Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

First United Methodist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

LOWELL

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

First Presbyterian Church

Bethlehem Church

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Covenant United Methodist

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Carolina Community Baptist

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

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

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

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

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

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

First United Methodist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

First Presbyterian Church

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

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

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Will of God Church

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McADENVILLE

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

North Main Baptist Church

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Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

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1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Bethel Baptist Church

Morningside Missionary Church

Roper Street 704-601-5146

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

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

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

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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Post 144 commander Barry Smith addresses the crowd.

The anniversary cake.

can Legion Post. It was decided to name it after two Belmont lads who had been killed in the war- William Auten and Charles Stowe. A year later, March 29, 1922, Post 144 received its charter.

For many years, Post 144 members met at a building called the “Community Center”. In 1952, the headquarters were located to its current location on Park Dr. near Davis Park.

Over the decades, Post 144 has been active in many civic affairs. In 1922, it organized the first volunteer fire dept. in Belmont. The group was instrumental in seeing that a memorial was built in Greenwood Cemetery honoring local WWI soldiers who had been killed in action. This

POST 144 From Page 1 Connie Atkins and Courtney Bowne sang patriotic songs. Rev. Joe Lawing delivered a heartfelt invocation.

Following the speeches, everyone attacked the two 100th anniversary cakes, washed them down with plenty of soda pop, and enjoyed a beautiful spring morning with plenty of Belmont-style “liberté, égalité, fraternité” (that’s liberty, equality, fraternity” in French).

A Brief History of Post 144 Post 144 got its start on March 20, 1921 when a group of WWI Belmont veterans decided to form an Ameri-

Mickey Lineberger, Jeff Gibson, Rev. Joe Lawing and Kent Hyde chatting before the Post 144 event.

monument was dedicated on August 15, 1922. Post 144 has also made it possible each year since the 1960s for local students to attend the oneweek Boys and Girls State seminar held at Catawba College. This program allows the students to study politics and government during their stay.

Post 144 was also active in the campaign that saw the Spirit of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue moved from its former location at Belmont Middle School to front and center at Stowe Park. Seeing the statue in its current location is a highlight of any visit to downtown Belmont.

Each Memorial Day, Post 144 places American flags on veteran graves in Greenwood Cemetery and other locations.

It also organizes Memorial

American Legion NC commander Jim BSA Troop 56 members Jesse Whaley and Quinlan speaks.

Logan Lacata greeted attendees.

Day and Veterans Day events.

Baseball has been a big part of Post 144’s legacy. It has sponsored team since the 1930s and is still active in baseball to this day.

Each year Post 144 holds a gala Christmas celebration.

Traditionally, an outstanding local citizen receives the Community Service Award at the event.

Currently, Post 144 has over 200 members who share a strong bond of comradeship and camaraderie.

Also, here’s a list of upcoming Post 144 events Memorial Day Weekend put out flags and breakfast.

Gun Raffle tickets begin sales in June - Drawing TBD. August 27 - 100th year of Post 144 receiving charter from National American Legion,

Post 144 members Jim Payne and Pat Chaparro.

Belmont mayor Charles Martin and Monica Lockwood cut the Courtney Bowen (left) and Connie Atkins singing “God Bless America”. cake.

Rev. Joe Lawing gives the invocation.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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September 17th - Fish Fry. October 8th - SAL Golf Tournament (this date is tentative).

November 11th - Veterans Day. December 10th - Army/

Navy football game.

Also remember that regular meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, but do not meet in July or December.

Monica Lockwood, vice commander NC Dist. 22 looks at the plaque in front of Post 144.

The East Gaston High JROTC color guard

Jesse Whaley leads the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Post 144 memorabilia table.

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Spring

we welcome

Tips for planting a bee-friendly garden in North Carolina Story by Jodi Helmer Courtesy Ourstate.com

Watching bees buzz around the garden is not just proof that spring has arrived; it’s a sign that important work is happening.

Bees are pollinators. In the process of gathering nectar from flowers, bees spread pollen, which is essential for producing some of our favorite foods. Without bees, there would be no cocoa, coffee, blueberries, avocados, Brazil nuts, or countless other delicious and nutritious foods.

North Carolina is home to more than 500 native bee species — and they’re at risk. Bee populations have plummeted by upwards of 30 percent across various regions in North America and Europe. While the situation is troubling, you can take action in the garden to support bees.

Here are seven ideas to

help you protect bees: 1. Garden with native plants Native plants are those that are indigenous to a specific region and adapted to its growing conditions. In North Carolina, species like purple coneflower, bee balm, great blue lobelia, and goldenrod thrive in gardens and provide food and habitat for native pollinators.

Debbie Roos, an extension agent at the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, planted more than 190 native species in the “Pollinator Paradise” demonstration garden she created in Pittsboro to showcase the beauty of North Carolina native plants.

“You’re not sacrificing beauty when you choose native plants,” she says.

Roos maintains a list of

her top 25 native plants at CarolinaPollinatorGarden. org.

The nonprofit Pollinator Partnership also publishes regional planting guides on its website. Enter your zip code to access a comprehensive list of pollinator-friendly native plants specific to your region.

2. Choose the best colors When it comes to foraging, bees and other pollinators have color preferences.

One study found that certain colonies of buff-tailed bumblebees prefer violetcolored flowers the most. It appears that flowers in this cool hue produce far more nectar than flowers of other colors, allowing bees to harvest more from these blooms.

When choosing native plants, keep their color in mind and choose purple and blue when you can (but re-

member that bees will gather nectar from flowers in all of the other shades of the rainbow, too).

3. Plant for all seasons A garden that blooms in spring, summer, and fall is beautiful and productive.

Pollinators depend on continual blooms for habitat and food and will suffer in a garden that blooms beautifully in spring but goes dormant when summer is over.

Roos recommends planting at least three to five species that bloom in each season. Virginia spiderwort, wild indigo, and foxglove beardtongue are good options for spring. St. John’s wort, buttonbush, and mountain mint bloom all summer long.

Meanwhile, spotted horsemint, aster, and joe-pye weed are great fall bloomers.

“Having more than one species blooming in every

Catawba Riverkeeper has reopened its outfitter and kayaking hub in McAdenville Catawba Riverkeeper has reopened The Boathouse at 115 Willow Drive, McAdenville. The Boathouse serves as a place for Catawba Riverkeeper to engage local residents in the mission to protect clean water through kayak rentals, educational programs, and special events.

Inside the multi-service venue, guests will find outdoor gear and apparel plus a selection of local craft beer, seltzer, and soft drinks. Just outside the door, guests are encouraged to explore the 2-mile South Fork River Trail or paddle along the South Fork from the R.Y. McAden Canoe and Kayak Launch.

Catawba Riverkeeper’s kayak rental service is at The Boathouse. Rent a kayak, canoe, or standup-paddleboard for a 90-minute flatwater paddle experience on the South Fork River. Boathouse rentals are offered from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until Sep-

season attracts a diversity of pollinators to your garden,” she says.

4. Install housing Most pollinators depend on plants for habitat. Some bees, like mason bees, will build nesting sites in insect holes and hollow stems.

These so-called cavity dwellers will also move into bee houses made from bamboo reeds, holes drilled in wooden blocks, and other creative cavities you provide.

You can buy mason bee houses at garden supply stores. The National Wildlife Federation also has instructions for DIY versions.

Your bee hotel should be hung on a post facing east or southeast. A western exposure will leave the bees baking in the afternoon sun, Roos says.

“Our bees are losing habitat,” Roos says. “A bee hotel is a way to help you provide habitat and invite important pollinators into your yard.”

5. Set up a bee bath Spreading pollen and gathering nectar can make bees work up a thirst. A “bee bath” gives bees a place to get fresh, clean water.

Fill a shallow container with water and several pebbles or twigs for bees to land on (and keep from drowning) while drinking. Make sure to keep the container filled with fresh water so the bees have a reliable source of drinking

water.

6. Steer clear of chemicals Pesticides are designed to kill insects — lest we forget that many pollinators, including bees, are insects. In fact, researchers at Harvard University linked colony collapse disorder, the inexplicable death and disappearance of honeybees from their hives, to a class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids.

“Part of caring for pollinators is being careful about the products you use in the garden,” Roos says.

Avoiding chemicals is the best approach, but if pesticides are needed, Roos advises not spraying plants that are in bloom and regularly visited by pollinators. Applying pest control in the evenings gives residues a chance to dissipate before bees make their morning rounds.

7. Get certified You can demonstrate your commitment to pollinators by getting your garden certified.

Penn State University offers Pollinator Garden Certification and the Pollinator Partnership offers the Bee Friendly Garden certification program. For a small fee — which supports pollinator protection — you’ll get a sign for your garden that lets the neighbors know you’re making a conscious effort to protect bees and other pollinators. It might just encourage them to take action, too.

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tect, and restore our waters through fun and engagement with the water and we can’t wait to expand on that in 2022. I can’t wait for everyone to experience the upgrades we’ve made and once again enjoy relaxing after a great day on the water or on

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Spring

Composting is a great way to prepare for spring planting Introduction to Home Composting Composting is an excellent way to recycle organic household and yard materials. The following information from the NC Cooperative Extension shows how easy and efficient composting can be.

More than 25% of the typical household’s waste is yard trimmings and food scraps that can be composted.

Composting is the controlled decomposition of organic materials into a soillike substance called compost. Organic materials, such as grass clippings, leaves, yard trimmings, food scraps, and non-recyclable paper products, can be composted at home in compost bins, piles, or worm bins. Home composting is an easy and economical way for individuals to convert their organic waste into a soil amendment that they can use to mulch landscaping, enhance plant growth, enrich topsoils, and provide other benefits to plants and soil.

Compost benefits include: improves soil health & fertility, increases the nutrient content of soils, promotes higher yields of crops, brings & feeds diverse life in soils, makes soil easier to work with, increases soil porosity & moisture retention, suppresses plant diseases & pests, can reduce the need

for fertilizers & pesticides, encourages healthy root systems, helps regenerate poor soils, can prevent & manage soil erosion problems, reduces water demands of plants & trees.

4 Great Reasons to Compost Yard Waste It saves money – Converting your food scraps and yard trimmings to compost saves on buying soil amendments and fertilizers. Homeowners who discard yard waste are giving away their yards’ potential soil nutrients Saves time – Discarding to a compost pile is often faster than bagging and bundling sticks for streetside yard disposal.

Reduces trash disposal – Your community will need less landfill space and incinerator capacity. Less pollution will be emitted by landfills and waste-hauling trucks It’s educational – Learning about composting and natural processes is interesting for people young or old. Children can learn to conserve natural resources through composting activities. It’s a great way to teach natural sciences.

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Al Conklin, Gina Hough, and Mayor Brian Hough.

Third annual Mt. Holly ChiliBrew was a hit

Paige Simpson and Jessica Hudone from the Mt. Holly Farmer’s Market team.

The third annual Mt. Holly ChiliBrew event on March 26 drew a big crowd. Here are some results from the fun and food filled day.

1st Place: Mount Holly Farmers Market Team 2nd Place: Matthew Russell & Jeff Thomas 3rd Place: Joshua Anders Peoples’ Choice: Mount Holly Farmers Market Team Best Table: Lee & Jenny Bolton The judges for the event were: Al Conklin from WBTV, Steve D’Avria from Gaston Business Association, Guin Bell from Traust Brewing. The chefs prepared their chili onsite from 10-2. Chili was served from 2-6. Domestic beer, water and soda, plus OMB (coming to Mt. Holly

Mt. Island Charter swimmer signs with Univ. of Lynchburg Sydney Strauss senior Sydney Strauss has signed to swim for the University of Lynchburg Virginia.

Strauss has a GPA - 4.51, member of National Honor Society, Student Council representative, NC Swimming Athlete representative, Key Club Secretary, Spread Joy Club (social media ambassador), created and ran MICS swim social media page, Takes Dual Enrollment Classes, All State and All Conference swimmer, Regional awards- Regional Champ 200 yard Medlay Relay, 3rd 400 and 200 yard free relay, Individual Event - 100 butterfly 3rd,

Medaled in all events entered in Regionals.

State awards- State Champion runner-up 200 yard medley relay, 3rd place 400 yard free relay.

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First swimmer in school history to sign to swim in college.

Sydney is seen with her parents Michael and Amy Strauss.

soon) was there to serve their beer too. Music was provided by the band Coddle Creek really great! Emcee was Joey

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Konni Durschlag ducks under a bad Wake Tech pitch.

Rhino pitcher Gus Hughes threw a no-hitter against Wake Tech.

Rhino players having a chit chat.

Gaston College Rhinos win double header Fans and the Rhino.

Rhinos celebrate a win.

The Rhinos at attention during the National Anthem.

Gaston College president Dr. Hauser (left) and coach Shohn Doty with the Rhino mascot.

The Gaston College Rhinos baseball team played a double header in the newly refurbished Sims-Legion Park on Saturday, March 26th. The Rhinos clashed with the Wake Tech Eagles and came out on top in both games, first with a 9-0 score and then 6-2, in the second game.

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Chandler Riley slides in for the first official run.

Sims-Legion Park in Gastonia has received a major freshening up.

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Good News for March 2022 from Gaston County Schools The following students were chosen as the “Do the Right Thing” award winners for March: Stella Taylor, W.A. Bess Elementary; Judy Serrano, W.B. Beam Intermediate; Kaydence Crews, Mount Holly Middle; and Andre Gaddy, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.

Bridgette Best of Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Anarah Henderson of Southwest Middle School were selected for the first cohort of the Assistant Principal (AP) Accelerator Leadership Program, which is a partnership of the N.C. Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA), the Belk Foundation, and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

The statewide leadership initiative is designed to fast track promising assistant principals for principal positions.

The Belmont Middle School boys’ team and the Holbrook Middle School girls’ team won the county basketball championships.

The five finalists for Gaston County Schools New Teacher of the Year 20222023 are Janet Smith, W.A.

Bess Elementary; Dharma Falls, North Belmont Elementary; Kaela Lipscomb, Grier Middle; Jamea Marlowe, Woodhill Elementary; and Ryan Magill, Cramerton Middle. The winner will be announced in May. The five finalists for Gaston County Schools Teacher Assistant of the Year 20222023 are Catina Ford, Tryon Elementary; Brandy Guiton, Lowell Elementary; Penny Mantecon, Sherwood Elementary; Andea Moore, Sadler Elementary, and Crystal Wray, H.H. Beam Elementary. The winner will be announced in May. Shree Wise of Highland School of Technology was named the Gaston County School Nurse of the Year, and Morgan Millen of Beam Elementary and Chapel Grove Elementary was named the Gaston County School Social Worker of the Year.

Mount Holly Middle School was among four schools that participated in the “Polar Plunge” event and raised $2,962.27 for the Special Olympics of Gaston County. Stuart W. Cramer

High School raised $1,499, Webb Street School raised $1,471, and Ashbrook High School raised $734. The top fundraising coach was Cody Coleman of Webb Street School.

The Battle of the Books winners were Belmont Middle, first place; Gaston County Virtual Academy, second place; and Holbrook Middle, third place.

Cramerton Middle School captured first place in the Math Elite competition. Belmont Middle placed second and Southwest Middle took third place.

The East Division winners in the Math Masters competition were Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, first place; Belmont Central Elementary, second place; W.A. Bess Elementary, third place; and New Hope Elementary, fourth place. The West Division winners were Gardner Park Elementary, first place; Chapel Grove Elementary, second place; Sadler Elementary, third place; and North Belmont Elementary, fourth place.

Students, teachers, and

New program provides a way for teacher assistants in Gaston County Schools to become teachers

By Todd Hagans Gaston County Schools

A new professional development program for Gaston County Schools will give teacher assistants an opportunity to advance to the head of the class.

The “Teacher Assistants to Teachers” program is being offered through the Superintendent’s Leadership Academy. Teacher assistants who aspire to become elementary classroom teachers can do so through a partnership with Gaston College, Belmont Abbey College, and Gardner-Webb University.

“Because of the ongoing commitment from Gaston College, Belmont Abbey, and Gardner-Webb to provide outstanding educational opportunities in our community, we are able to offer a quality professional growth opportunity for our teacher assistants,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “We know that our teacher assistants are among the hardest-working people in public education, and we also know they have the ability, skills, and mindset to step into the important role of being a teacher.”

Dr. Booker continued, “This new program gives our teacher assistants an opportunity to meet the degree requirements necessary to transition from being a teacher assistant to a classroom teacher, and it is being offered to them free-ofcharge.”

Forty teacher assistants, who currently work for Gas-

ton County Schools, will be selected through an application and interview process.

The deadline to apply online is April 14. Interviews will be conducted after spring break, and the teacher assistants chosen for the program will begin classes this summer. Anyone with questions about the program should contact Dr. Melissa Balknight, associate superintendent for academic services, (704) 861-2673, or visit the Gaston County Schools website for more information.

“For years, school districts have faced the challenge of having enough classroom teachers; this program helps to fill the void and allows us to grow our own,” explained Booker. “We take great pride in our employees, and we want them to have opportunities to thrive in the education profession. We know a program like this one fulfills our vision of inspiring success and a lifetime of learning, and we are very pleased to be able to offer it.”

The individuals chosen for the program should be able to complete their bachelor’s degree in about two years, which means by the start of the 2024-2025 school year, they will be ready to transition from teacher assistant to elementary school classroom teacher, according to Booker.

Depending on how much college credit the teacher assistants already have, they will be able to complete an associate degree through Gaston College and then

move on to a bachelor’s degree program at Belmont Abbey or Gardner-Webb. If the teacher assistants already have an associate degree or enough credit hours equivalent to a two-year degree, they can begin coursework at Belmont Abbey (in person) or Gardner-Webb (online).

It is estimated that completion of the degree program could cost as much as $20,000 per person. However, Gaston County Schools is working with its three partners in education to cover expenses for tuition, books, and materials. Sometimes, the cost hinders a person’s ability to earn a teaching degree, and that is why eliminating the financial barrier is important, says Booker.

The “Teacher Assistants to Teachers” program is the second professional leadership opportunity launched by Gaston County Schools this school year.

Last fall, the district began a program for teachers to become education leaders beyond the classroom. The program, which is also offered through the Superintendent’s Leadership Academy in partnership with GardnerWebb University, involves 14 teachers who are working toward a master’s degree in school administration. Once they complete the degree requirements, the teachers will be ready to take on school leadership roles such as assistant principal, dean of students, curriculum/academic facilitator, and lead/content teacher.

staff in Gaston County Schools observed “Read Across America Day” on Wednesday, March 2 with a variety of special activities.

The event coincided with Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Five students won awards in the Gaston County Senior Art Show: Kayla Becraft, Bessemer City High School; Katie Bauer, Forestview High School; and Nia Webber, Mackenzie Salley, and Isabella Ray, North Gaston High School.

The following high school students were named to the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association’s District 10 AllHoops Team: Randall Pettus, Bessemer City; Will Kelly, Stuart W. Cramer; Janiya Adams, Bessemer City; and Kenette Bess, Ashbrook.

Ashbrook High School teacher Anna Guzauskas received a $500 grant from Dominion Energy.

W.B. Beam Intermediate School welcomed community leaders to read books to students in celebration of Read Across America Week. Students also received pencils and snacks for meeting their iReady reading goals and dressed up as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. Media specialist Kim Beam coordinated the activities.

Belmont Central Elementary and Gaston County Virtual Academy fifth graders participated in a career awareness program sponsored by the Gaston County Schools Career and Technical Education Department. The students were taught how to take temperatures and blood pressure readings, check a pulse, and perform CPR properly.

In addition, students learned how to strip wire and join them together with wire nuts,

thus seeing electrical circuits in action.

Bessemer City High School junior Randall Pettus was named the player of the year for the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A Conference, and men’s basketball coach Danny McDowell was named the conference coach of the year.

Bessemer City High School junior Janiya Adams broke her own scoring record and the county record for the most points scored in a single basketball game with 55 points.

The following players were named to the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A all-conference team: Keyshawn Adams, Bessemer City; Nazari Smarr, Bessemer City; Carson Kelly, Cherryville; Landon Hahn, Cherryville; Trenton Sherrill, East Gaston; and McCaskill Rivers, East Gaston.

Costner Elementary collected and donated more than 500 toys to the Levine Children’s Hospital.

Stuart. W. Cramer High School senior Cooper Mitchum earned the Emergency Medical Responder certification, which is offered through the North Carolina Office of EMT. East Gaston High School senior Hannah Mullis qualified for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta.

East Gaston High School teacher Michael Beech was featured on “Clic on Air,” an international radio program hosted by professors from the Universidad La Gran Colombia in Bogotá, Colombia.

East Gaston High School senior Aaron Hollar was selected for the N.C. Bandmasters Association’s all-state honor band.

The following Gardner Park Elementary students were winners in the “Art for Heart” poster contest that was sponsored by the Heart Society of Gaston County: Evanllelyn Meza Agudelo, first place, fourth grade; Angelic Wonsley, first place, fifth grade; Christian Holmes, second place, fourth grade; Sarah Pugh, third place, fourth grade; and George Alvarado, third place, fifth grade.

Highland School of Technology senior Wehazit Mussie is the recipient of the prestigious University of North Carolina MoreheadCain Scholarship.

Hunter Huss High School senior Gio Bernal was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski High School Student Athlete of the Year Award.

Hunter Huss High School senior Malachi Coleman signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Livingstone College.

After reading the book, “Lemonade War,” students at Kiser Elementary culminated the “One School, One Book” program by setting up their own lemonade stand and raising $580 for the Tri-County Animal Rescue.

Page Primary School is helping students learn about community service through a walking field trip to Bunny Blessings, which is an organization that takes therapy bunnies to assisted living facilities and other care facilities.

At the N.C. Technology Student Association’s western regional conference, Highland School of Technology placed first in animatronics, first in flight endurance, first in technology problem solving, first in video game design, second See GOOD NEWS, Page 13

Gaston College alum becomes the voice of Rhinos baseball team at Sims Park In kindergarten, children are asked what they want to be when they grow up and typically kids say they dream of becoming a doctor, astronaut, or President of the United States. While Seth Eaves’ classmates had hopes of saving lives or making history, Seth had his eyes set on a different path. Seth dreamed that one day he would be holding a microphone on TV and talking about his favorite thing- sports.

Over the years that dream never faded, and to reach his goals Seth enrolled at Gaston College to study Broadcasting and Production Technology.

Things have come full circle for Seth as he is now the voice of the Gaston College Rhinos Baseball team as the Public Address Announcer at the newly renovated Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, where the team plays its home games.

This new job with the Rhinos certainly is not Seth’s first time living out his dreams, but he says it has been his biggest challenge to date. He credits

Seth Eaves in the booth.

Gaston College and his instructors in the Broadcasting and Production Technology program for helping him get to this point in his career. He says Kate Carmody, instructor and program coordinator, taught him everything he knows about broadcast production and what goes on behind the scenes.

The Rhinos made history during the opening weekend of the newly renovated Sims

Legion Park with a no-hitter against Wake Tech Community College. They currently hold a 27-2 record, are ranked number one in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 10 Conference, and rank in the top five of all three National Junior College Athletic Association polls. For information about the Gaston Rhinos baseball team and other College sports, visit gcrhinos.com.

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Baseball and softball weekly roundup

By John Wilson

inger, Dylan Howell, and Daniel McClellan all delivered As the season midway solid hitting performances. All point fast approaches, area three went 2-for-4. McClelhigh school baseball and lan had by far the best outing softball teams play on. Some going 2-for-4 with four RBIs. teams are having great years, On Wednesday the Warwhile others are still trying to riors lost to Cramer 3-2, but find their footing. they bounced back strong on Here’s what happened in Friday finishing their series last week’s action. with the Rams with a solid 8-2 South Point Baseball win.

The Red Raiders are 7-3 Looking at the standings overall and 4-2 in league play. it looks like things are going South Point is currently in sole well for East Gaston. The possession of second place in Warriors are 9-4 overall and the Big South 3A. are in second place in the Last week the Red Raiders Southern Piedmont with a 6-1 had a pair of games lined up conference record. against Crest. The Chargers Stuart Cramer Baseball came out on top in both games The Storm had a good winning 9-7 on Tuesday and week. In a matter of four days 7-6 on Wednesday.

Cramer played three games While back-to-back losses and won all three. to Crest hurt, the Red RaidLast week Cramer played ers still look solid across the Hunter Huss twice and lined board. up against East Gaston in a non-conference game. They beat Huss 13-0 on Tuesday and again on Friday 14-0.

Sandwiched in-between the Huss games was a 3-2 nonconference win over EG on Wednesday.

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South Point Softball Last week the Lady Raiders played Ashbrook and Forestview. South Point beat Ashbrook 17-4 but lost to Forestview 18-2.

In the Ashbrook game, South Point racked up seven hits. Ashleigh Burns and Kendall Martin finished with two hits apiece. Burns also belted in three RBI’s.

On the pitcher’s mound, Kendall Martin and Hatsue McQuay shared the duties.

Between them Martin and McQuay only gave up two hits to help the Lady Raiders pull out the win.

Right now, South Point is 5-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play.

Things haven’t been easy for the Lady Raiders, but the team hasn’t given up.

Due to a lack of experience in pitching, the Lady Raiders

have had to shuffle the roster.

“There are girls stepping up playing positions they never played,” head coach Leah Brooks said. “They still come in every day wanting to work and wanting to play.”

East Gaston Softball The Lady Warriors continue to play solid team ball.

Last week EG played Highland Tech twice and North Gaston in a non-conference game.

East Gaston’s first game of the week was on Tuesday and it featured a battle of the undefeated as the Lady Rams and Lady Warriors had yet to lose in league play.

When the game was over Highland Tech’s perfect conference record was snapped by an East Gaston team that totally dominated in a big 22-2 win.

In Tuesday’s game Jordan

McCorkle was perfect in the batter’s box going 4 for 4.

EG’s other top batters on Tuesday were Maddison York and Riley Pickler. York ended the day going 3-for-5 with an RBI while Pickler went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs. The Lady Warriors lost to North Gaston on Wednesday 13-2 but bounced back in their second game against Highland Tech and came away with a big 14-4 win.

East Gaston is now 7-3 overall and leads the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A with a 7-0 league record.

East Gaston Baseball Last week the Warriors also played Highland Tech twice and Stuart Cramer in a non-conference matchup.

In Tuesday’s game EG beat Highland 15-4.

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The top hitters were Mason Price and Hunter Dye. Price and Dye both had one hit and a pair of RBIs. Cramer ended the week 7-5 overall and are now 2-4 in conference action.

Stuart Cramer Softball The Storm softball team is having a great year. Cramer is 8-2 overall and they are 5-1 in conference matchups.

Cramer only had two games last week, but they came as winners in both.

On Wednesday the Storm pulled out a scrappy 3-2 win over Kings Mountain that went 10 innings.

Emma Donaldson never left the mound battling the Lady Mountaineers. She pitched hard giving up only five hits.

Against Kings Mountain the Cramer offense slammed out nine hits. Braley Hamilton finishing the game as the Storm’s top batter with three hits.

On Friday, the Storm faced North Gaston. In a game that turned out to be a tough defensive battle, Cramer squeaked out a big 2-1 win against a tough Lady Wildcat squad.

The win had big implications in the Big South standings. After the win Cramer is now sitting in second place in the Big South 3A.

Congratulations to Belmont Middle School student Rex Dover (left) for winning The Gaston Gazette Spelling Bee. He will go on and represent Gaston County Schools at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In addition, York Chester Middle School’s Paolo Sexton (right) was the runner up.

Springfield Elementary partnered with the UNC-Charlotte Rocketry Team and conducted a program for second grade students, who learned how to build and launch 24 rockets.

Diana Baxter, a STEAM lead teacher at Stanley Middle School, was chosen to present a session at the North Carolina Middle School Conference.

She was assisted by middle school representatives from the Gaston County Schools Academic Services Department.

The Stanley Middle School eighth grade chorus, under the direction of Nyi Nyi Myin, performed the national anthem at the Charlotte Checkers hockey game on March 12.

GOOD NEWS From Page 12 in music production, and second in structural design and engineering in the high school division. Southwest Middle School placed first in coding, second in biotechnology, and second in medical technology in the middle school division.

The Gastonia Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Alumni Chapter sponsored a pizza party for six classes at Sadler Elementary School.

During Read Across America Week, the boys’ basketball team from South Point High School and National Honor Society students from Stuart W. Cramer High School read books to students at Page Primary.

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4X4 ROUND BALER ELECTRIC TIE. Used last year $4000. 6 ft. Box Scrape (Like New) $400. 4 Wheel Hay Wagon, 8”X18’ Oak Flooring “kept in bar” $300. 16ft. Stoll Cattle Trailer in very good condition $4,500. 704-718-8015.

PRECISION GARDEN SEED PLANTER. 3 Burner gas cooker with cast iron pan. Minn Kota trolling motor. (704) 300-3195 KINCAID X-LARGE CHINA CABINET. Lighted-$200, 4 upholstered Dining Chairs, Dark Brown-$80 (for all), Leather sofa, Dark Brown, Modern look$100. 704-974-4851.

VINTAGE T-SHIRTS (100-110) “All New”. Featuring All Types Of Advertising & Logos (Example Cigarette Brands) Sizes Large & Extra Large. All In One Buy for $3 Each. Grave Plot at Westview Gardens on Edgewood Road in Bessemer City (Includes Marker) $1500 Negotiable. (704) 685-2507 WESTERN SADDLE 17 INCH, like new, $225. Braided hall runner rug 9x2’ $60. Vintage Gone With The Wind plates $10 each. 1950s walnut dressing table with three-way mirror $325.

828-429-3884.

TWO CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE. $2500 for both. Plus transfer fee. Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Shelby, NC. David Whitaker (704) 434-7760 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. (828) 980-0881 PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE, NEW GAS GRILL, shop vacuum, tool box on wheels, push mower, weedeater and blower, planter and many other garden tools. 704434-9540, leave message; 704-692-6729

STORAGE AUCTION. Storage Auction Saturday, April 23, 9am, Mountain Storage of Lake Lure, 926 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746.Call 828625-8988

PRIDE MOBILITY MEDICAL LIFT RECLINER. Red fabric and battery backup. Cost $1200, asking $200. Good condition. (704) 482-4966

YARD SALES

ONE BURIAL PLOT FOR SALE. At Cleveland Memorial Park, $1,200. Call (704) 6920402

CLEVELAND COUNTY YARD SALE: Wed April 9th, 2022 from 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM. 501 Hawthorne Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 BIGGEST YARD SALE -10 FAMILIES Sat., Apr 9th, 2022 from 08:00 AM - 12:00am.

Breakfast biscuits and coffee.

Inside, 10 families + kids toys & clothes, household items, men’s stuff, fishing stuff, you name it we probably have it!

Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PRICED TO MOVE. Sat Apr 9th, 7AM. Baby items, clothing, household items, etc. 154 Autumn Woods Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

ANTIQUES UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

TWIN BOX SPRINGS AND MATTRESS. $175; almost new car seat, $30. (704) 466-8741 TRANSPORT CHAIR $85. Red transport chair, 250 lb limit, like new. Call Lynn (843) 343-6890 mobilityservices07@gmail.com MAUSOLEUM OF SERENITY Crypts 119 and 120 sixth level patio tandem at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt Holly, NC. Seller pays transfer fee. Contact kathylshockley@gmail.com (704813-9795) (704) 813-9795 kathylshockley@gmail.com PLASTIC SOLID TOP DRUMS GREAT FOR PLANTERS. Food Grade Totes #1 and #2 Totes. Feed Drums & Burning Barrels. 15 Gallon Plastic Solid Top Barrels. Call Jeff in Hickory (828) 327-4782

FOR SALE LIMBER COB CORN SEEDS $8.00/lb; Martin Gourds, $1.00 and up. (704) 538-8893 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

4 WHEEL SCOOTER $795.00.

Pride 4 wheel scooter, 2020 model, charger, basket, delivered with a warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

JAZZY MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR. ELITE HD Holds 300lbs and up. Colors are red and black. $850. (704) 8604584 BIKERS SUPPORT TRUMP 2024 GEAR NC4Ever.com has free pics of TRUMP 2024 gear available. Visit NC4Ever. com online. NC4Ever@email. com BEE SUPERS PAINTED WITH RACKS, $10 each. 828-2450956.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 RENT TO OWN DUMP TRAILERS. 7 ton $1400 down, $599 month. 5 ton $1000 down, $399 month. Limited supply. “Rent to own on all trailers”. J. Johnson Sales Inc. Forest City, NC 828245-5895.

RENT TO OWN CARPORTS, BUILDINGS GARAGES. J. Johnson Sales Inc., Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, BOAT TRACTOR COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best Selection, Options. Quality you can getting one place! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City, NC. 828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES & FLAGS. 15ft., 20ft., 25ft. “All American Made!” Delivery and installation is available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City, NC. Call 828245-5895.

BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHOPS with Concrete Slab.

“We Got’Em” and “We do them Turn Key” J. Johnson Sales INC., Forest City, NC. 828-2455895.

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

(704) 538-5788 STORAGE BUILDINGS. “We Buy, Sell, Trade” J. Johnson Sales INC. Forest City, NC 828245-5895.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC.704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867 RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. DUMPS, GOOSENECK, ENCLOSED, EQUIPMENT, CAR HAULERS, ALL TRAILERS - RENT TO OWN 24, 36 &48 MONTHS. “NO CREDIT CHECK”. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895 “AVAILABLE NC, SC, TN, GA”.

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 FOR SALE

FARM & GARDEN

WANT A GARAGE, BARN, WORKSHOP, STORAGE BUILDING? “WE GOT ‘EM” 20’X20’, 24X30’, 30’X60’.

LARGE ON SITE DISPLAY. WE DO GRADING, GRAVEL, CONCRETE, POWER, ETC.....

TURN KEY. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895

DEUTZ ALLIS TRACTOR. 26 HP diesel includes 5 ft. bush hog and 4 ft. box blade, 1989. Steering easy for woman or man. Quick change implements, 1200 hours. $6900.

(828) 228-4016

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load. Fully loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

AKC CANE CORSA PUPPIES. Ready to go. Contact Ronnie for more info. (704) 974-2716

WANT TO BUY I HAVE A 22 RIFLE. Single shot, bolt action and need the bolt. Noble make, Model 20A. 828-289-1907.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

LOOKING TO PURCHASE VINTAGE FIREARMS. For restoring or parts. Grips, boxes, any gun related items. Rifles, pistols. Preferred 22’s. (704) 600-8560 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN GRAIN BINS FOR SALE. 8 grain bins for sale $1per bushel.

Six 3000 bu, Two 4500 bu (843) 332-2850 FESCUE HAY 4x5 round bales fescue hay, $35-$40. (704) 215-0214 tgcooper2001@ gmail.com FORD TRACTOR FOR SALE. Model 860, Runs great, new tires. Lots of new parts. $4,800 or OBO. Call Randy for more info:704-472-7800.

CARS & TRUCKS

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

2007 FORD EDGE. Burgundy, tan interior, good tires, daily driver, 200K miles, very good condition. $5,200. Call (828) 447-0774

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY FISHERMAN’S SPECIAL. 2 bedroom cottage with pier & hothouse for rent. $1500 month.

(704) 472-6280

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES. F1. CREAMS AND parti. Two litters of cream and parti F1 Goldendoodles. CKC. First shots. Dewormed 3 X’s. Call for more information (828) 962-2217 leslee_bekemeier@ yahoo.com PKC & UKC REGISTERED TREEING WALKER PUPS. $300 each. Contact John 704692-6913

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 4875244 CRESTMIDDLE@ AOL.COM

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

CZECH BORDER PATROL WORKING LINE. German Shepherd puppies available.

Mil-Sec K-9 three year health guarantee. $1500. 828-7557335.

GOLDEN DOODLE / LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. CKC REG. F2, no shedding, 6 wks old, black. Ready to go. $1400 each. (864) 492-2880

BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUPPIES. 1st shots & wormed. Parents on site. Ready to go. $250 each. (704) 692-6787 BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Ready to go to their forever homes. $500 each. Please call for details (980) 888-6331 Batessherry37@gmail.com GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES Multigenerational F1B, non shed coats, CKC registered and vet exam, $1500, www. clearcreekgoldendoodles. com (828) 546-2757 graceisours@hotmail.com ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $1.50 ea. Quail eggs $3 per doz. 10% to 20% off adult birds. (704) 476-9943 MALE AND A FEMALE. Registered German Shepherd puppies, 9 weeks old, almost all black, $600. 910-644-2860 LABRADOODLE Labradoodle, medium size, Male. Has had his shots, wormed and looking for a good home now.

Parents tested and cleared.

Born 12/16/21. $500 (252) 999-0720 mlshirley@msn.com

CAMPERS

DOGS FOR SALE. 1 miniature male poodle, 8 months old, apricot, CKC - $1,200. Black male puppies, CKC - $1,200.

828-289-8844.

FRESH GOAT MILK. Pet use only $5 quart if you have jar, $2 more if not. Also have goats for sale. 828-429-6319.

AKC REGISTERED LAB PUPPIES. Black/Chocolate.

Parents on site. Champion Bloodline. Great disposition.

Vet checked and ready to go!

Spring Special, $700. (704) 914-8241

2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. 214,000 miles, $5500, well maintained, clean inside and out, non-smoker, runs like morning coffee after you leave the house.....smooth!!!! l.dawkins305@gmail.com

LOOKING FOR POMERANIAN PUPPY TO BUY. Or info from Pomeranian Breeder.

(864) 839-3176 KENNELS, DOG KENNELS, DOG HOUSES. 7x7x4, 5x10x6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6, 20x20x6. Roof tops. Delivery & Installation is Available! J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City,NC. 828-245-5895.

REG ROTTWEILERS FOR SALE. I have registered Rottweilers for sale. Whelped 2-2022 and ready to go 4-17-22.

Tails have been docked and dew claws removed already.

They will be wormed and have necessary shot before they go to their forever homes. Get your deposit in and pick out your pup. They wont last long. 1800 neg. 900 deposit remainder at pickup. 30 day health guarantee. Nice big headed pups.

Rutherfordton Rottweilers.

(828) 447-9976 v8babydoll@ yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Automatic, New Brakes & Rotors, and New Rear Tires.

Good Condition! $1800 (864) 838-1392 2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. 50th Anniversary Edition Convertible, Red, Automatic $12,000; 2009 Harley Davidson Electric Glide Ultra $7500 (704) 300-9223

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HUGE, REFRESHED APARTMENTS! GREAT LOCATION! Love where you live! Available now! 2 bed/1bath; approx 1000 sqft.

Modernized large floorpan, ample bedrooms with two closets, eat in kitchen, washer/dryer hookups.

Professionally managed by Property Management Corp. Call today to schedule a tour or apply. 704-705-4516. (704) 705-4516 rentals@chamberlainoaks.net

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299 2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list.

Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted).

Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURA RV 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURA 2005. Very Nice Condition!

Live Large! 37 feet, 3 Slides, Mileage 64200. Private Queen Bedroom with seating. The Living Area includes a Sofa Bed, Swivel Rocker, and a Dining Table that can be converted for an additional sleeping area. Kitchen includes Corian countertops, oven, range, microwave, refrigerator/freezer and lots of storage. 2 Flat screen TVs. Bath area: Glass Enclosed Shower with Seat and a private potty room with a door. One very unique, and wonderful added feature to this RV is a WASHER/ DRYER Combo. (This was added by the only other owner who was a Boeing Engineer) RVing Is the Best Living! Serious Inquiries Text 704-473-7729 (704) 473-7729

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Golf cart included.

Weeks and long weekends available. 704-473-1494.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/ OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors.

Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity.

211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723 2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Homes. For rent in Shelby & Grover. $750-$850. Call (828) 234-8147

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

LINCOLN COUNTY

RESIDENCES AT HUMBOLDT PARK (55+) Refreshed Units Available Now! Quiet, Comfortable, 55+ Community. Shelby’s best Senior Living! Be at Home, in a Humboldt home. Call Property Management Corp today or come by for a tour. 715 Dellinger Rd, Shelby, 704-7054516 or 704-705-4533 (Leave a message if voicemail) (704) 705-4533 rentals@thehumboldtpark.net NO HEAT BILLS HERE. 3 room apartment, (1 BR, 1 BA), Shelby, excellent location, Second floor. Not HAP eligible. No pets or smoking. Heat & water included in $525 month. (704) 487-5480

COMMERCIAL SPACE, 2000 SQ. FT. With loading dock, restroom, separate entrance, lots of traffic on HWY 10 West near Banoak School. $1250 mo. Call for appointment (828) 228-4016 RUTHERFORD COUNTY OAKLAND ROAD 2BR APARTMENT. Like new. Appliances, sewer, water, garbage included $650. Small efficiency, all utilities included. $495 plus deposit and references. 828351-3322.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $550 per month.

828-382-0475.

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Ability Experience team pitches in at Holy Angel’s Camp Hope Story/photos by Shawn Flynn Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity from UNC-Charlotte and High Point University united recently to build, clean and renovate structures at Camp Hope, a recreational facility for Holy Angels. The group calls itself The Ability Experience and has worked with Holy Angels for several decades.

Camp Hope is located on the South Fork of Lake Wylie in Belmont. The residents of Holy Angels have enjoyed this camp for more than quarter century, doing recreational activities like fishing, nature walks, campfires and boat rides. This facility is wrapping up a two-year renovation project and residents will return in the next couple of months to enjoy these nature activities once again.

“Camp Hope provides an excellent opportunity for our residents to enjoy the great outdoors,” said Holy Angels President & CEO Regina Moody. “They love the warm feeling of the sun on their faces and the cool breeze of the wind as they take a ride on the pontoon boat, named ‘Spirit of Maria’, after our first resident Maria Morrow.”

Ability Camps are national service projects that provide funding and manpower to build and renovate structures for camps and facilities serving the differently able. Members of the Ability Experience (then known as PUSH America) first came to Holy Angels in 1989 to help build a pavilion, called PUSH Place. The fraternity has returned several more times doing other projects at Camp Hope and the main campus, building multiple structures, trails, ponds and much more.

“We consider members of the Ability Experience our close friends,” said Moody.

“Ever since our first experience with them in 1989, this organization has continued to support Holy Angels through their time, talent, and treasure. We have built life-long friendships with many members of this fraternity.”

The Ability Experience, headquartered in Charlotte, has raised more than $15 million to benefit people with

disabilities and organizations dedicated to their service.

“We are excited to make an impact at Camp Hope through our Ability Camp program,” said Andrew Matznick, Holy Angels Board Member and Assistant Executive Director of The Ability Experience. “Holy Angels has been an incredible partner for over 40 years, and we can’t wait to see Pi Kappa Phi’s from around the Carolinas roll up their sleeves and make an impact in the lives of our friends at Holy Angels.”

Moody also served on the Board of Directors for the Ability Experience for 18 years.

During the weekend’s Ability Camp, members rebuilt several bridges, fixed the nature trail, cleaned up lots of debris and tackled several other projects.

Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions.

The CARF accredited programs include Holy Angels Morrow Center, the McAuley Residences (Fox Run ICF/MR group homes (three six-bed), Belhaven ICF/ IDD group home (15-bed), Moody Place ICF/IDD group home (15-bed), four community group homes, Great Adventures, Camp Hope, and four business enterprises - Cherubs Café, Bliss Gallery and Cotton Candy Factory in downtown Belmont and Spruced Goose Station in McAdenville (providing meaningful job opportunities for adults with intellectual developmental disabilities) along with LifeChoices, an adult day activities and vocational training program offering living and learning opportunities. To learn more about Holy Angels, join Holy Angels caring team or volunteer, please call 704.825.4161 or visit Holy Angels website at www.HolyAngelsNC.org.

The Ability Experience is the philanthropic initiative of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity

that remains, to this day, an unparalleled success in the

Greek world. Founded in 1977, we strive to instill a

passion for lifelong service in our fraternity members while

helping to empower people living with disabilities.