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Belmont Central Elementary principal Phyllis Whitworth is retiring

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Belmont Central Elementary School’s beloved principal Phyllis Whitworth has announced her retirement.

Whitworth’s replacement, Aimee Tolleson, will assume her duties at the school on July 1.

Whitworth has worked for Gaston County Schools for 43 years. She began her career as a student teacher at Pinewood Elementary in Mt. Holly.

Following her certification, Whitworth taught grades 5 and 6 at Catawba Heights Elementary for 12 years.

Following that assignment, Whitworth taught grades 4, 5, and 6, for seven years at Woodhill Elementary. She then taught for a year at Brookside Elementary and seven years at Robinson Elementary.

In 2006, Whitworth began her administrative career.

She was assistant principal at Forestview High for three years and in 2009 was named

Phyllis Whitworth at her desk at Belmont Central Elementary. principal at Catawba Heights Elementary. She came to Belmont Central as principal in 2014.

Whitworth has received numerous honors. She was twice named Teacher of the See WHITWORTH, Page 5

American Legion Post 144 names first female Commander

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Back in March, American Legion Auten Stowe Post 144 in Belmont made history when it celebrated its 100th birthday.

Now, Post 144 has chalked another one up for the record books by naming Patricia “Pat” Chaparro as its first ever female Commander.

Chaparro was voted in unanimously on May 5 by Post 144 leadership. She was installed as Commander on June 2 by a female officer in Department of NC Division 22.

Pat is an Air Force veteran who served at Randolph Field, Texas, in the special communications division as See POST 144, Page 4

Claudia Chemello and Paul Mardikian from Terra Mare Conservation hard at work on the Fighting Yank.

Fighting Yank statue gets a major refurbishing

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

New American Legion Auten-Stowe Post 144 Commander Patricia “Pat” Chaparro and outgoing Commander Barry Smith at the Memorial Day event in Belmont. Photo by Alan Hodge

The Spirit of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue in Stowe Park has received a much needed “facelift” in the form of extensive restoration work done to repair and refresh the 76-year-old sculpture.

The statue was showing signs of wear and weathering. Belmont artist Juan Logan and former council member Ron Foulk contacted city manager Adrian Miller in February to discuss the statue and to determine if the City of Belmont desired to treat the corrosion and See STATUE, Page 6

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS My advice to graduates Well, the high school graduates have received the curled up piece of paper that declares they have satisfied the NC Dept. of Public Education’s requirements of book learnin’.

I was looking through past bound volumes of the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News and ran across numerous columns by the late, great, Dwight Frady where he offered his advice to grads on what to expect and do in the coming years. Good ol’ Dwight.

Taking that as a cue, I came up with a list of “thoughts” I would like to share with the cap and gown crowd. So here they are: don’t think anyone owes you anything, don’t think you are a failure it you can’t afford to go to an expensive university, avail yourself of a community college, your parents or whoever you live with may not be perfect but odds are they do the best they can, try to get a job this summer it will be tough but give it a shot anyway and if you get one don’t drop it in favor of your social life.

Here’s some more: go somewhere out in the woods or on a mountain or at the coast and marvel at the creation you see and realize it didn’t happen by accident, listen to some good music such as Antonin Dvorak, Richard Wagner, or Johann S. Bach, or Sergei Rachmaninoff, or Jimi Hendrix, Cream, or the Beatles but stay away from so-called music whose lyrics would have gotten the “singers” mouth washed out with soap back in the day, thank your teachers, don’t get arrested for anything, don’t text and drive, don’t drink and drive, don’t smoke weed and drive, if you don’t want to read the Bible for religious reasons look at its poetry, read some Romantic Era poetry, read some Beatnik poetry, read a good novel or story collection by a classic Southern author such as William Faulkner, get plenty of sleep, cut back on fast food, you don’t need lots and lots of friends but one good friend you can confide your deepest thoughts to is plenty.

Help an elderly person. Help a poor person.

Now that I have gotten that out of my system, I thought I would convey a couple of recollections from my own graduation from Garinger High, way back in 1970.

Those of us, especially the guys, who were leaving high school behind and entering the world in that year had a heavy cloud hanging over our heads called the Vietnam War and the draft. Your choices were- join the military and hope you didn’t end up in the infantry, get a college deferment so you would not be drafted, run

off to Canada, or do nothing and cross your fingers you would not be drafted.

The draft system involved a lottery and your birth date was linked by random drawing with a date on the calendar for each Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor of the 365 days. Make sense? It didn’t then either. In other words, if your birth date of say January 21 (me) was linked with anything below 100 days you were a goner, and the higher number out of 365 you were linked with lessened the chances you would be drafted. My number was 206, but a friend of mine had a number of 60-something. I warned him “Marty you had better get to CPCC and get a deferment or you will be drafted this summer”.

Marty did not go to CPCC. He went straight to the US Army and a firebase in the central highlands of Vietnam. He came home in one piece physically but a hundred pieces otherwise.

Today it is different. I would encourage high school grads to consider a military career. I have several relatives who have gone that route and they have reaped enormous personal and financial benefits not to mention having seen a large part of the world.

On a lighter note, the 1970 summer of my graduation also brought an eye and mind opening event in the form of the Love Valley Rock Festival. This three-day extravaganza was North Carolina’s version of Woodstock and took place in June 1970 at the western-style town of Love Valley built by the late Andy Barker in the foothills near Statesville. About 100,000 hippies and wanna be hippies and other ilk packed the place and the Allman Brothers and other groups played music on a stage built in a rodeo arena. It was fantastic and my friend Brutus Casey and I had a blast and got blasted in the process. I was free! I was hip! I had a tie-dyed t-shirt and bell bottom jeans! I was 18 years old! Woo Hoo! But reality set in a couple of months later when I went to work at UPS. Kerplunk.

Anyway, my hat is off to all grads. You have worked hard. As the Indian in the movie “Josie Wales” said “You have endeavored to persevere”. You are big boys and girls now. So, peace brothers and sisters, and good luck ‘cause you will surely need it.

Is it time to build a fire?

Rev. Mark Costner Centerview Baptist Church, North Belmont

2 Timothy 1:1-7 Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

Out of concern for Timothy and the church at Ephesus, Paul wrote two letters. Paul considered Timothy a true friend and a spiritual son. Despite Timothy’s time with Paul, he was sometimes timid in his leadership and easily discouraged. Apparently, he was experiencing some of that timidity and discouragement as persecution and other issues in Ephesus were worsening. In these verses, we read Paul’s encouragement to Timothy to remember his spiritual heritage, to rekindle the gift God had given

him, to not be fearful, and to fulfill his duties faithfully.

Paul’s words to Timothy are refreshing to hear: “rekindle the gift of God that is in you.”

Rekindle means to ignite or set on fire. These words remind me of the passion I once had and the fire I want to build again.

As Christians, we are each given a special gift to use in service to our Lord. We are called to faithfully use our gifts to honor and glorify Him. The Lord wants us to serve Him with passion, faithfulness, and boldness. Paul reminded Timothy that the spirit of fear he was experiencing was not from God. In fact, Paul stated that God gives the opposite of fear. God equips us with power, love, and discipline. Although times of discouragement are normal in the Christian walk, it must not become our way of life.

It’s time for the Class of 2022 to shine!

By W. Jeffrey Booker, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Congratulations to the Gaston County Schools Class of 2022! We are very proud of this year’s seniors, and we are pleased to join their family and friends in celebrating the special occasion of high school graduation.

Our seniors’ achievements are worthy of praise.

They have received numerous awards for excellence in academics, athletics, the fine arts, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to our seniors from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in our state and across the country.

Everything our seniors have achieved both inside and outside the classroom is a result of their hard work, dedication, perseverance, and commitment to success.

Graduating from high school is a milestone because it happens only once in life.

It is a time for our seniors to be proud of all that they have accomplished to reach the graduation stage. It also is a time to be thankful for the family members, teachers, mentors, classmates, friends, and everyone else who’s had a meaningful role in shaping them into the people they are today.

We all love stories, and every graduate has one – stories about being determined and staying focused; stories about overcoming obstacles to achieve goals; and stories about making the right choices. Collectively, the story for the Class of 2022 is one that highlights the students’ commitment to doing well in school, showing the qualities of an effective leader, supporting their classmates, their school, and their community, and making a difference in everything they set out to do.

With our graduates receiving their high school diploma and moving on to college, the military, and the workforce, their stories will continue to be written, and what a wonderful narrative each one of them will be.

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The Board of EdClass of 2022, there is one word ucation joins me in that comes to extending our very mind: resilience. best wishes to each American writer graduate. We enJamais Cascio said courage you to conthat “resilience tinue setting goals. is all about being Work hard always, able to overcome keep your sights on the unexpected – what you want to do the goal of resil- W. Jeffrey Booker in life, and always iency is to thrive.” dream big. Above Resilient people are tough. all else, the resiliency that They are able to handle what- you have displayed during ever comes their way, and your high school years will they work hard to bounce be the quality that carries you back from stress and struggles so they can focus on and through everything that you will experience in life. enjoy the positives.

To the Class of 2022: be We all know that graduation is a time for transitioning happy, be thankful, and be from childhood to adulthood, proud. Stay tough, keep and it is a time for new and thriving, and let your light exciting possibilities. The shine brightly in all that you graduates in the Class of do. Congratulations!

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES She was born in Belmont, North Carolina the daughter of the late Mozelle Ramsey Smith Huffstetler and Sinclair M. Smith. She was predeceased by her parents; her grandson, Benjamin Thomas Gossett; her husband, Ronald L. Helton; and her sister, Dorothy (Deanie) Smith Goode. She is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Hambright (Harlan); sons, Tim Helton (Lilia) and Andy Helton; grandchildren, Joe Gossett, Emily Helton, Natalie Helton, and Kathryn Helton; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

She grew up on BelmontMount Holly Road on what Emily Smith Helton, 84, was called the Smith Plandied peacefully in her home tation. Helping to grow in Loganville, Georgia on wheat, hay, corn, and barley and raise chickens, pigs, and June 1, 2022.

Emily Smith Helton

cows, she even drove the farm tractor.

She met her future husband in high school. After they graduated from Belmont High School, she worked as a secretary at the Aberfoyle Textile Mill while he attended Duke University and was in the Navy ROTC. Graduation and commissioning occurred all in the same week and ended with a wedding on June 13, 1959.

Husband Ron was stationed at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station in Virginia.

Navy life (active duty) lasted the required two years. She worked in civil service with the U. S. Navy as a secretary until her daughter Rhonda was born in nearby Williamsburg. Her life as a Navy wife was to continue

as Ron joined the reserves – serving for 30 years as a Navy Seabee. Ron’s degree in Electrical Engineering took them to Winston-Salem, North Carolina where their second child, Tim, was born. After working for Western Electric, Ron was offered a job with AT&T Long Lines and they moved to Atlanta. Son Andy came along a few years later.

As soon as the Braves moved into town, the family went to most of the home games, getting there early for batting practice. She was an avid fan and through the years got to know the players, the police, parking attendants, ushers, and the people sitting around them.

As the years went by, they even traveled to out of town games as far as Montreal, Canada.

She was also a fan of the talents of her children, attending games, recitals and concerts and taking them to rehearsals and practices in her big green Ford Country Squire. She later did the same for her grandchildren, attending softball, football, basketball games, recitals and concerts.

She worked at Doctors Hospital in the personnel department for a time, making many friends. Her main occupation as mother and wife helped her husband serve his country, community, and church.

Church and Sunday School were mandatory for

her family where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and served on the Worship Committee of the last two churches that she attended. Serving as president of the United Methodist Women in both Tucker First UMC (Wesleyan Ambassadors) and Bethlehem UMC (Lois Phillips Circle), she was able to lead and share her many talents to give to others.

Her special gift was making Christmas magical at home and at her church from the food to the decorations to the gifts under the tree, never forgetting the reason for the season. Always baking, doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, sewing, and nursing ills of the family, she was a domestic engineer of the highest degree. She was especially skilled in textile arts and used those skills in making clothes, quilts, and curtains. Her home decorating skills showed in every room of her comfortable house, always well-kept and orderly.

She joined the Red Hat Ladies while living in Stone Mountain, having a good time and making more friends. A member of the Smoke Rise Morning Glories Garden Club, her beautiful yard was always filled with in season flowers. She fed the birds, the deer, and the feral cats living on her property. She loved her God, her church, her children, five grandchildren,

her cat Sunshine, extended family, many friends and neighbors, her clubs, and shopping. Loved by her family, friends, churches, neighborhood, community, and Navy Seabee family, she would always say, “to have a friend, you need to be a friend.”

With a terminal diagnosis of cancer, she was at peace with it because she knew that she was going to meet her Savior. The family thanks caregiver Elaine Brock and Hospice of Atlanta for their loving care at the end of her life.

A memorial service will be held at Tucker First United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 9th. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM before the service at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in the Chapel. Interment of ashes will be in Belmont, North Carolina at a later date.

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Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

True North

By Dennis Siracusa Father’s Day is here, yards are getting trimmed, grills prepped and dining tables set.

Hopefully too, we’ll slow down and focus; consider our God ordained commission as fathers and weigh how well we are doing so we can improve. God is our eternal Father and deserving of all our love and admiration and His attributes are perfect. As an earthly father we have immense God ordained responsibility and authority in our homes because God expects fathers to lead our families properly and safely.

Maps and compasses are useful for leading us to desired destinations. Compasses work off the magnetic fields surrounding our earth but following the compass needle will lead us astray because magnetic north today is about 30 miles east of true north and because true north is where we want to go we must make declination adjustments. This is spiritually true too.

God, who He is, and His commandments and biblical word are our fixed, unalterable true north. As we look at the result of spiritual noise these days it visually looks like a map with roads leading everywhere or nowhere because none lead to our one true God. Spiritual roads inspired by irresistible voices are dangerous social drifts incited by poorly grounded people with a loud enough voice to attract others to their crooked road so they won’t be on it all alone; all wiggly lines on a social map leading far away from God. And fathers, we are responsible for ourselves and our families too. A God centered father is responsible to

be a protective spiritual cover for his family and a conduit for God’s character attributes and His love, truth, mercy and grace. Proper functioning fathers are to build their families in God’s image Dennis Siracusa and protect their families from all wayward outside influences.

In 2 Timothy 3, Paul wrote about a wayward time he referred to as “last days,” and while many say the list of sins he noted have been with us for a long time, the difference today is the proliferation of all of these sins right now; sins rejecting Jesus, opposing truth and common sense. Why; because we aren’t paying attention, we’re not focused on God’s priorities, and are not solid enough in our own Godly foundation so we veer off on numerous side roads. Men, our spiritual maps and compasses are prayer, our well-studied bibles, faithful attendance to a local church, love and admiration for Jesus Christ, obedience to Him, faith in Him and His promises, recognition of His big picture plan, and a life that bears spiritual fruit and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. As we pay attention to this we’ll head true north toward a successful life here and glorious eternal destination.

Ellie Holcomb penned an appropriate encouraging song called “Don’t forget to Remember.” It ends… “Let the whole earth remind you of what God said, from the moment you wake up ‘till you go to bed, Oh and even on days you forget what is true, don’t forget to remember, God won’t forget you.”

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The Abbey Players are very pleased to present the premiere production of a new play: Dr. Rocket’s Last Night on Earth or The Trial Of Wehrner Von Braun by Charlotte playwrights Albert Dulin and Arthur “Duke” Ernsberger. The play is a dream with music, both a surreal look at the German scientist who was instrumental in the development of the Apollo moon program for NASA and a harrowing examination of his work prior to his reinvention after the war.

Von Braun oversaw the development of the V2 rocket for Nazi Germany, an unstoppable weapon that rained destruction and death upon London during the last year of World War II. The work on the rocket program was expedited by concentration camp prisoners. They worked under intolerable conditions, which caused the deaths of 20,000 through illness, starvation, hangings, and beatings. Von Braun admitted he knew of their treatment but was helpless to change it. At the end of the war Von Braun and his team of scientists and engineers were brought to the United States to work on the fledgling missile program.

But after the launch of Sputnik by the USSR, his efforts shifted to the space race that resulted. Thanks in large part to his work, Apollo 11 landed

on the Moon in 1969.

Dr. Rocket is narrated by Lola, a character based upon Marlene Dietrich. Von Braun hallucinates that he is on trial for his association with the Nazis; in reality he is dying

of cancer. Each actor in the play plays several roles. Jim Eddings is Music Director.

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Your choice!

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During this time of year, many of our local schools and colleges had their graduations. Students of the class of 2022 earned their diplomas and degrees. Soon each graduate will be making choices, some furthering their educations, and others beginning their careers. Each will certainly make many choices as they begin their adulthood. All of us make choices every day. Our choices can have many implications for our lives and futures.

In Joshua 9:3-16, Israel faced a big choice.

Israel was entering the Promised Land, conquering the nations around them. One nation, the Gibeonites, devised a clever deception to save themselves from Israel’s army. Some of them dressed in old clothes, took moldy bread and provisions, and went to where Joshua and Israel were camped. They pretended to be a nation who traveled from far way, seeking a peace treaty with Israel. Israel made a covenant with them without seeking God first.

Later, Israel discovered that the Gibeonites were their neighbors. Joshua and Israel were forced to spare them because of the covenant.

We must be careful in our choices. Joshua and Israel knew the right choice to make.

Joshua’s first thought was to question if the

Gibeonites were Israel’s neighbors, yet he didn’t follow what he knew to be right. As we face choices each day, seek God first.

Had Joshua and Israel Rev. Trent Rankin sought God before they hastily acted, they would not have been deceived by an enemy. If we seek God, He will never lead us astray. Just like Israel faced with the Gibeonites, we have an enemy attempting to stop us from carrying out God’s plan for us. Satan desperately wants us to make choices against God’s will.

As we know, our choices can have major consequences. Because Joshua and Israel didn’t seek God, they spared an enemy. One day their enemies would lead them from God and their nation would be destroyed. The choices we make can affect our futures, our families, and our relationship with God. As our graduates make choices about their futures, they must consider how their lives will be impacted. As we all face choices in life, may we pray. May we always ask God to guide us and give us wisdom to make choices that honor Him, and carry out His plan for our lives. Life is full of difficult choices, as our graduates will soon discover. The best choice we can make is seeking God!

Let me count the reasons I dislike summer

By Lisa Harper more than ever.

When I was a kid, summer Summer also kicks off hurridays couldn’t come soon enough. cane season. Can you say Hugo?

School bells had rung their last I remember that proverbial storm time (for a while). It was also like it happened yesterday. We ala reminder the ice cream truck ways seem to find ourselves living would soon be arriving on our on the edge more… not knowing street... same time every day. I if our dwelling and everything inremember the many summer days side it will be blown to smidgens.

Lisa spent at my grandmother’s house.

As I’m now older, and wiser (I Harper Those days were mainly spent think), somehow over the duration outside. It didn’t really seem to of time that bypassed childhood bother me being outdoors. Fast forward adventures, my internal thermometer to current time… I now digress with even kicked in. Folks, that system almost althe mere mention of the word summer. ways stays in the 85-105 range… I’m The first two things I truly never not kidding. In the winter, we can always look forward to is the heat and humid- layer up to stay warm. Sadly, summer ity. These two elements of summer (es- changes that cause there’s only so much pecially here in the South) just seem to clothing we can remove unless we decide always hang out together. It’s not that I to hide inside. prefer being inside this time of year…

In addition, summer brings out more for the outside is usually calling me. My people, usually in massive crowds. Do garden and flowers need attention now, you know what happens when you have

a lot of people in confined spaces? Making the situation worse is that we have longer days which equals more sunlight and thus, more heat. Thank you (not) Daylight Saving Time.

Let’s not forget about insects and snakes, They are surely already among us in droves now. Summer seemingly just brings out more caution and dread in this arena.

They say patience is a virtue, but during June, July and August, I could rewrite that quote. So I’ll keep the ice tea flowing, spending more time outside under the shade trees out back, and reminiscing on childhood days gone by.

I’ll also keep checking off those boxes on the calendar. That will mean we will be one day closer to Fall. Which reminds me, a trip to Alaska this time of year sure would be great.

Enjoy your Summer folks.

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She has been an From Page 1 American Legion member, along with her husband Ed, for more than fifteen years. She has held other positions as Post Adjutant and Club Room bookkeeper.

Pat has been a big part of Post management for many years.

She has been involved in all Post functions, both at the Post and in the community.

Pat’s Post Commander predecessor, Barry Smith, had this to say about her.

“Pat has shown a dedication to the Post and works hard for its growth and place in the community,” said Smith. “Pat quickly showed competence in her record keeping and financial positions. I’m sure she will also rise to her new leadership role as Commander. She has the confidence and support of all membership. I hope this election further recognizes women veterans in the United States Armed Forces and prompts others to be a part of their local Post. Commander Patricia Chaparro is another example of how women veterans can rise through the ranks of the American Legion and not just decorate the Hall or prepare the meals or clean-up afterward.”

Chaparro is excited about her new role and is eager to help Post 144 achieve even greater things.

“I am very proud to have been named as Post Commander,” she said. “I will try to get more veterans, especially women, involved in Post activities. The American Legion is a great organization.”

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Whitworth surrounded by students and staff.

One of the things I will miss most is her laugh. It has been a pleasure to work with her for the past eight years.”

So, how does Whitworth feel about her over four decades as an educator and administrator?

“I’ve had the time of my life!” she said. “I hope I have shown love for people and have been able to contribute to society. I have been lucky to fulfill my passion and make a difference in the lives of people and a contribution to society.”

What will Whitworth miss the

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Year at her schools. She was also named Principal of the Year for Gaston County Schools.

During her time at Belmont Central, Whitworth has made many friends and influenced many lives. Secretary Teresa Whitesides had this to say about Whitworth.

“She genuinely cares about her staff and students,” said Whitesides. “She is always willing to help, whether it is answering phones or cleaning up after a sick student. She leads by example.

most about school?

“I will miss greeting the families on the sidewalk as the children come to school,” she said. “I love to see the smiles on their faces and see them wave. I will miss the excitement of seeing children learning.

I will also miss the interaction with the staff.”

What does Whitworth play to do in her retirement?

“My husband Orddrell retired last year from

Prinston Pharmaceuticals,” Phyllis said, “We plan to visit our son in California and make a road trip out

west. I also plan to sit on my porch!”

Well done and well-deserved.

Whitworth making her morning announcements.

Whitworth waves farewell to students in the parking lot.

Whitworth and students.

Whitworth and the incoming Belmont Central Elementary principal Aimee Tolleson.

This plaque was erected in the school hallway by the Belmont Central Elementary PTO to honor Whitworth.

Whitworth and her goodbye mementoes.

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defects in the statue. Logan has made small repairs to the statue, and he recommended a complete conservation and repair treatment so that the statue will be restored to its original condition.

The city contacted professional conservators Claudia Chemello and Paul Mardikian of Terra Mare Conservation. The team is based in Charleston. SC and has extensive experience in restoring other sculptures, monuments, and similar structures in places such as Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Parris Island. Mardikian was also a lead conservator on the CSS Hunley Civil War submarine project.

To tackle the work in Belmont, Chemello and Mardikian first drew up a detailed plan of action. After arriving in Belmont in late May, they erected scaffolding all around the Yank. Then, over a period of about a week, they worked in the hot sun to get the statue back in tip top condition.

“It had many cracks which we injected with epoxy,” Chemello said. “We also adjusted the color and gave it a protective, special, outdoor coating of high-performance clear coat with UV protection.”

The team removed the considerable amount of corrosion that had built up on the Yank due to its outdoor “lifestyle”.

“The statue is made of zinc with copper plating,” Chemello said. “There was a lot of corrosion.”

The job should keep the Yank looking good for a considerable amount of time, but it can’t be neglected again.

“The city will have to keep an eye on it,” said Chemello. “It will need ongoing maintenance.”

The History of Belmont’s Fighting Yank The Spirit of the Fighting Yank statue, one of just five like it in the nation, was first dedicated on the grounds of the former Belmont High School on Central Avenue in 1946.

In 2013, a group of concerned local citizens headed by Art Shoemaker floated the idea of moving the statue to Stowe Park where it would be more visible and secure from vandalism. After discussion with City of Belmont and Gaston County Schools officials, permission to move the statue was given.

The job was a big one, a team from McMillan Crane Service, who volunteered time and equipment, did the moving job. Men from the City of Belmont public works department also showed up as did a small crowd of curious spectators and commentators.

No long after a backhoe began digging around the base of the statue, a glitch popped up in the form of a mass of underground concrete that the Yank’s base was resting on. A jackhammer was pressed into action and the situation resolved. Next, the crane, operated by Hunter McMillan, was moved over the statue and heavy cargo straps attached to the Yank’s torso. He was delicately lifted in the air as everyone held their breath, needlessly as it turned out.

“It was just another job,” McMillan said.

The Yank was gently placed on styrofoam blocks in a trailer and whisked to the public works garage where a minor repair and new mounting pins were fabricated.

At the school, a lowboy trailer arrived and

The Fighting Yank seems to say “thanks, folks”.

Work on moving the Fighting Yank began in summer 2014. stood by as workers prepared the stone base for lifting. After the base was broken free, it was lifted The scaffolding that Chemello and Mardikian used on the job. by straps and placed on Photos by Alan Hodge the truck for the trip down Myrtle St. to Stowe Park.

The truck, with police escort, pulled up to the spot on S. Main St. at Stowe Park where a new concrete pad had been prepared. The crane backed up in the park.

Traffic was halted and curious folks came out of stores to see what all the commotion was about.

With all equipment in place, the Yank’s stone base was again lifted by straps and lowered to its new home in the park. An ingenious method of getting the straps loose took place when bags of ice were placed under it, the Easy does it. Putting the Fighting Yank in Stowe base lowered down to rest Park 2014. on them, the straps snatched out, the ice melted and the whole shebang settled The Fighting Yank at Belmont High School.

Photo courtesy Millican Pictorial History Museum into position.

The next step in the Yank’s story involved landscaping and a stone pavilion built around the statue. A grand re-dedication ceremony was held in June 2014 with dignitaries, speeches, and plenty of patriotic music.

These days the Fighting Yank is a fixture in downtown Belmont and a proud patriotic landmark that draws plenty of attention and reminds folks of the sacrifices of our military veterans.

More information on Terra Mare can be found at https://www.instagram. com/terramareconservation/?hl=en

Good as new.

A scene from June 2014.

Gov. Pat McCrory talking to veterans at the 2014 re-dedication.

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Memorial Day in Stanley The second annual Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund Memorial Day Celebration took place in Stanley on May 30th.

It was held in the parking lot in the middle of the cemetery, 203 S. Main Street, Stanley.

This location was selected because it is the resting place of 141 veterans. These veterans are representatives of every war our country has been engaged in.

The audience was entertained by a host of great speakers providing important information, patriotic music, and inspiring keynote speaker

Special guest 100-year-old Navy vet Charles Sawyer.

U.S. Marines Lt. Col. Jeffrey “Stimdaddy” Stimpson.

The Gaston County Color Guard was present to help in honoring all veterans.

The celebration was organized by the Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund, a non-profit that is building a perpetual care fund for the long-term care of the lawn in the Stanley Cemetery. For anyone who would like to support the work of the Fund, donations can be sent to Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund, c/o T. Deese, Treasurer, P.O. Box 772, Stanley, NC 28164.

Guest speaker Lt. Col. Jeffrey Stimpson

Pastor Danny Penny.

Photos by Bill Ward

Carolina ‘Cue at The Schiele!

Holy Angels program receives top rating for fourth consecutive year A team of three surveyors from the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services inspected all five Intermediate Care Facilities/homes (ICF) on the Holy Angels campus May 24 and 25, 2022 and found zero deficiencies, the best possible outcome.

“We are thrilled with the results of this survey,” said Holy Angels President & CEO Regina Moody. “While the survey team was only here for a couple of days, it’s the effort of our team each

and every day that makes Holy Angels such a special place. Our residents deserve the best and get the best from our dedicated and devoted team.”

Here are just a couple of comments from the surveyors:“We really appreciate all your hard work. It is very noticeable.”

“It is obvious the staff know and love the residents.

The staff came in with so much energy.”

“I had a blast visiting Holy Angels. The teamwork

was phenomenal. It is a welloiled machine.”

During the process, the survey team looks at the program to ensure active treatment is happening for the 48 residents and programs and services are in compliance with all ICF standards.

Surveyors observe throughout the day and all shifts to assure the staff are providing needed services and interventions, residents are receiving the highest care possible, the programs promote greater independence

and how effectively the staff interact with residents.

“For our staff members, this is more than just a job, it is a mission. The love shared by our staff is evident in all they do for the residents,” said Moody.

This is the fourth consecutive year the ICF program has received a ZERO deficiency rating. Receiving zero deficiencies is fairly uncommon, but even rarer to do so for that many years in a row.

The Schiele Museum plans to open a new exhibit on June 18 with the tastiest subject –- barbecue! Sponsored by First Horizon Bank, Carolina ‘Cue grills the two states’ history of the beloved food, discusses the science behind rubs and sauces, and even hosts memorabilia from local restaurants!

“This exhibit magnifies Carolina culture by looking into how food really brings people together,” Tony Pasour, Head of Interpretation, said. “There’s an abundance of tradition behind Carolina ‘Cue from different ways to serve barbecued pork, to cooking styles and methods.”

The exhibit sizzles into diverse lifestyles in the North Carolina Hall with pictures, dioramas and a life-size barbecue pit.

“Barbecue traditions go back at least 500 years ago when Indigenous tribes were found roasting meat over pits,” Pasour said. “Multiple cultures modified this food to their own tastes, and this exhibit examines the rich diversity in this kind of food.”

Carolina ‘Cue includes items from cherished restaurants in Gaston County to celebrate barbecue memories.

“We are excited to support this unique exhibit at The Schiele,” John Forgan, Market President of the Charlotte Region for First Horizon Bank, said. “Carolina ‘Cue will be a great way for families to explore BBQ traditions in the Carolinas.”

Carolina ‘Cue opens Father’s Day weekend on Saturday, June 18, and is included with museum admission.

For more information, please visit SchieleMuseum.org or follow The Schiele Museum on social media.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Mount Holly Church of God

Mt. Holly Church of God

Rankin Ave • Mount Holly, 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 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

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

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

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

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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 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

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

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

DALLAS

St. Paul FHB Church

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Gateway Cowboy Church

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

STANLEY

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Cornerstone Family Worship

LOWELL

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Bethlehem 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

First United Methodist Church 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church

Covenant United Methodist

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Carolina Community Baptist

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Center Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church

New Life Baptist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

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

First Presbyterian Church

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

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

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

Bethel Baptist Church

Morningside Missionary Church

Roper Street 704-601-5146

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

Welcome Baptist Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

811 Mauney Rd.

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

BESSEMER CITY

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

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Stanley Church of God

United In Action of Stanley

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

MT. HOLLY

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

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

Will of God Church

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Macedonia Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

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

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

Grace Wesleyan Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

Redemption Hill Church 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Employees of

CRAMERTON

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance

124 Georgia Belle Ave 980-925-0433

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141 redemptionmountholly.org

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

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

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

Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed?

Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info

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Two new farm-to-fork restaurants serving locally sourced dishes in Belmont

Belmont Rotarians took advantage of a beautiful spring day to move their recent meeting outside to the Home2 Suites patio. Brothers Patrick and Ryan Murphy (right) are presenting a program on Heirloom Restaurant and Honeycomb Cafe.

The farm-to-fork-focus of Belmont’s newest restaurants was on the program menu when the Belmont Rotary Club met recently.

Brothers Patrick and Ryan Murphy, sons of owners Scott and Linda Murphy, presented a program on Heirloom, a fine-dining restaurant, and Honeycomb Cafe, which offers a brunch menu. Both eateries are committed to providing “locally sourced and globally inspired” food for their guests.

Patrick, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, focuses on the culinary aspects of the restaurants, while Ryan, who has a masters degree in horticulture from Clemson University, works mainly with area farmers and other producers to obtain locally sourced products. Ryan also is helping to expand Belmont’s community garden plots located behind Honeycomb Cafe.

Heirloom’s first location was in Charlotte, but it closed during the COVID19 pandemic and reopened

Rotarian Don Hartsoe (left) of Edward Jones Investments in Belmont arranged the program, which was presented by brothers Ryan (center) and Patrick Murphy. in Belmont late last year in the new North Main Station Building at 33 Glenway Street. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 5 - 10. For more information, go to www.heirloomrestaurantnc.com, or call 704.829.8232.

Honeycomb Cafe is just around the corner from Heirloom at 31 N. Main Street.

Hours are 9 - 2 Wednesday - Friday and 8 - 2 on Satur-

day and Sunday. More info at www.honeycombcafenc. com, or 980.283.7103.

Belmont Rotary Club meets each Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Belmont for lunch and a program on timely local topics.

Guests interested in learning more about how Belmont Rotary serves the community are welcome.

East Gaston High School recently held its Spring Dance Showcase. It was a grand evening of entertainment and talent. Thanks to Mrs. Bowman for all she does to make East Gaston dancers great.

I got this right

By Tony Marciano Forty-four years ago, I got a job working as a chief counselor at a Christian camp in upstate New York just outside Lake George.

As I arrived at the camp, a cute blonde named Dot offered to help me carry my luggage to my room. I told her I could carry it myself.

That evening, she told me she was going to be a Salvation Army officer to which I responded, “That’s because you don’t know what you want to do with your life.” She rightfully labeled me a “snob.” She was a senior counselor for a cabin of girls. Her junior counselor, Loralyn, came from the church where I was the youth leader. She kept telling Dot that we were perfect for each other.

Dot said she would never date that “stuck up” snob. We did go out on a date, but it was on the second date that I knew this woman was different from anyone else I had ever dated.

I could be myself with her. I wasn’t judged or criticized. I was accepted. This had never happened before. I could tell this was serious.

On the third date, I opened up to her and she did the same. I found myself in love. We’d marry three years later.

This June we will celebrate our forty first wedding anniversary. I am always quoting Proverbs 31 to her which says, “A good woman, who can find. She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and she does him good and not harm all the days of her life.”

We don’t think a lot about trust. Simon Sinek asked Navy seals what makes a great team member. On the left side of the chart is the vertical line meaning performance – your accomplishments. On the horizontal line is trust. Performance says I trust you with my life. Trust says I trust you with my money or my wife.

The navy seals explained that we all want the high performing, high trust individual. The most toxic person is the high performing, low trust individual. In fact, they Tony Marciano would prefer a medium or low performing person with high trust.

Proverbs says, “the heart of her husband trusts in her…” I trust my wife. I trust her implicitly. I have told her over and over that if I could hand her my soul, it would come back to me in better condition than when I gave it to her.

Trust means I don’t have to have the password for my wife’s phone to see who she is texting or calling.

As I write this, we were preparing for a Memorial Day cookout. A few weeks before, I learned the propane tank was empty.

I needed to get it filled but didn’t have time.

I didn’t ask her. She knew the need. To her, family time is so very important. She loves having a cookout with her adult children. It brings her joy. I never asked. She just got it filled.

Proverbs says, “…and she does him good, and not harm, all the days of his life.”

The hormones of being in love only last 18-24 months. Then begins the hard work of making a long-term relationship work.

Love may start off as a feeling. Today it is that and so much more. It is also an act of will where I choose to love my wife each and every day. If I had to choose her again, I would choose her with no questions asked. I got this right. I married the right person for me.

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Belmont Parks and Recreation Jr. Golf It’s “Hang Time!” for almost forty Belmont Parks and Recreation Department Jr. Golf program participants.

For 18 years, this popular youth golf program is again in full swing for the summer.

Junior golfers for kids ages 6-13 have been meeting up twice a week on Mondays and Tuesdays at Hangtime Golf Range at

3119 South New Hope Rd, Gastonia. A big thank you to the Belmont Abbey College Golf staff instructors and to Hangtime Golf Range for being a corporate sponsor and accommodating the program. For more info on how you can get involved, reach Brian McGonagle at bmcgonagle@cityofbelmont. org.

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Connor Nanney- Belmont Abbey - Cross Country & Track

Jaylen Orr- Gardner Webb - Soccer

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Ayden Main- Catawba Valley - Volleyball

Gaston Christian School athletes sign letters of intent

Several Gaston Christian School seniors/athletes recently signed to play sports in college.

The athletes are seen with their family members at the signing event.

Photos provided

GCS takes 4 state titles in Track and Field Gaston Christian School hosted the NCISAA 3A track meet on May 20th and 21st.

They hosted 15 teams from all over North Carolina. Gaston Christian received 4 state titles. Trinity Hall won states in discus. Madi Freeman won states in shotput Abbey Ford,

Julia Ramsey, Gabby Comery and Olivia Van Pelt won states in the 4x100 & 4x200 meter relays. Congratulations to GCS Ladies Track and Field team. Thanks to coaches: Jason Moore, James Ford, Dee Lester, Julian Smallwood & Shameka Gordon.

Madi Freeman (left and above)

Trinity Hall (left and above) Gabby Comery, Olivia Van Pelt, Coach James Ford, Abbey Ford, and Julia Ramsey.

GCS photos

Gaston Christian School student Olivia Kennedy made All State for softball.

Gaston Christian School student Izzy Hoover made All State for soccer.

Tickets on sale now for CC Music Hall of Fame’s inaugural Induction Ceremony The Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame in partnership with the Don Gibson Theatre invite you to join them Saturday, September 17, as they induct their first class of musical pioneers into the Hall of Fame.

Tickets are now on sale for this event by visiting the box office at the Don Gibson Theatre, ordering by phone at 704.487.8114 or purchasing online at www.dongibsontheatre.com. The Don Gibson Theatre is located at 318 Washington Street, Shelby.

Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson, both natives of Shelby, highlight the first class. Joining Scruggs and Gibson are, legendary disc jockey Hugh Dover, who worked at both local stations WOHS in Shelby and WKMT in Kings Mountain,

Bobby Rogers, owner of Bobby’s Records and Rogers Theatre, Kings Mountain native and renowned record producer Ron Feemster, and JB and Kathleen Lewis as well as Herman and Jean Dawson, owners of J&K Records.

Also, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, will be two hit records recorded by artists from Cleveland County.

This year, the records will be “I Love the Nightlife” by Alicia Bridges and “Timber I’m Falling in Love” by Patty Loveless.

Musical guests will be on hand to honor the inductees.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm followed by the ceremony at 7:30pm.

The Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame was established in 2019. The mis-

sion of the Hall of Fame is to honor the legacy of pioneers from Cleveland County whose talent has enriched the musical landscape of the area in which they live/lived while giving the tools needed to future generations of musicians to hone their craft. In 2021, Calvin and Teresa Hastings donated the WOHS studios on Hwy 74. In that building, the Hall of Fame plans to house a museum as well as recording studio and a learning center for students, who want to play an instrument.

For more information on the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame and the induction ceremony itself, contact the Hall at 704-692-5246 or visit their website at www. ccmusichallofame.org You may also visit their Facebook page at @CCMUSICHALL.

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Cramer’s Rocquemore delivers on and off the field

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

Stuart Cramer quarterback Justin Rocquemore is one heck of an athlete. On the field he is considered a dual threat. He is a player who can run and pass with equal efficiency. Any time Justin touches the ball he has the potential to score.

During the course of a 3-year career at Cramer Rocquemore has been named to the Big South All-Conference team twice. If you go to Cramer games you can’t help but know who Justin is.

What people may not know is that Justin Rocquemore is a dual threat in another way. He is not just a gifted athlete; he is also an excellent student who sports an impressive 4.3 GPA. While Justin plays other sports, he is especially fond of football. He has been playing since the 6th grade. His fondest memory from those early years focused around the McAdenville Dolphins and a trip to Disney.

“We got an opportunity to go to Florida and play at Disney with the McAdenville Dolphins,” Rocquemore said, “Sixth graders weren’t al-

lowed to play middle school football. It was pretty fun.

It was like being in a dream being around teammates at the hotel and having fun at the amusement park.”

Today Justin is rising senior and a big part of the Cramer offense. In 2021 Rocquemore accounted for over 2500 yards of total offense and 29 touchdowns.

This year Justin hopes to help his team push to the next level.

“I want to help my team win,” Rocquemore said. “If we focus on winning everything else will fall into place.”

For all his talents Justin is a solid team player. Unless asked he doesn’t like to focus on himself. He is humble. All he wants to do is help his team.

Teamwork and a sense of belonging is important to Justin. He really likes the attitude in the Cramer locker room. To him his teammates are more than just friends, they are family.

Officially Justin has been a part of the Storm football program for three years, but before that that his older brother Jalen was a member

of the team. In a small way Justin was part of the program before he every suited up.

The family focused atmosphere at Stuart Cramer is something Justin truly appreciates being a part of.

“The environment feels like family,” Justin explained. “I feel like I’ve been around here forever.

Because of Jaylen I feel like I’ve really gotten to know the coaches on a personal level.”

Family is important to Justin. In fact, Justin credits his Mom and Dad, Jimmy and Tanya Rocquemore and his brother Jaylen with being driving forces in his life.

“They supported me with everything,” Justin went on to say. “They have always been in my corner. My father has pushed me to be the best I could. I’ve always looked up to Jaylen.”

While explaining his family’s closeness Justin is man enough to admit that his mother holds a special place in his heart.

“I’m kind of a low-key mama’s boy,” Justin laughed.

“I look up to her in a lot of things outside of sports.”

As Justin talks about his

teammates and family it doesn’t take long to see what makes him special on and off the field. For the most part he is a laid back yet intense individual. He doesn’t get excited easily, but he is always ready to take it up a notch.

“I focus my excitement where it needs to be,” Justin explained. “I let my talent and work ethic talk for me.”

Speaking of work ethic, it’s not just what Justin can do with a football that makes him special. It’s his dedication to his studies that truly sets him apart.

That special blend of athleticism and academics has placed Justin Rocquemore in a great spot moving forward. Justin has garnered interest from some top tier schools including GardnerWebb, Davidson and even Ivy League schools such as Dartmouth and Columbia.

Justin should find college rewarding and challenging.

He has a love of math and in the future hopes to be involved in sports medicine.

As Justin talked about his future Cramer head coach Ben McMillian looked on.

Coach McMillan is very proud of Justin. He thinks

Cramer’s Justin Rocquemore id looking forward to a productive 2022. Rocquemore is a gifted student athlete who has a 4.4 GPA. Schools such as Gardner-Webb, Davidson, Dartmouth and Columbia have shown an interest in Justin.

Photo by John Wilson highly of his star quarterback for many reasons.

“Obviously he’s a great football player,” McMillan said. “But I want people to know how great of a young man he is.”

Coach McMillian has every reason to be proud of

Justin.

Of course there is no such thing as a crystal ball so it’s impossible to know how Justin and the Strom will do in 2022. However, one does not need a crystal ball to predict that good things are on the horizon for Justin.

Nutrition program offers meals for students this summer Gaston County Schools is offering its annual summer nutrition program at school and neighborhood locations across the county.

Meal distribution takes place at 24 non-school summer camp locations and seven bus/neighborhood sites across the county beginning Monday, June 6. Locations serve meals Monday through Thursday each week.

Meal distribution takes place at school sites Monday through Thursday starting Monday, June 13. Breakfast will be served on-site from 7:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Due to federal changes, to-go lunches are no longer available.

Students age 18 and younger may eat meals at the sites free-of-charge. Students may receive a meal at any of the sites regardless of where they live or attend school. All sites will be closed the week of Fourth of July (July 4-8).

Below is a list of the summer meal locations: Summer Camp Sites: June 6 - August 5 Monday - Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Bessemer City Boys and Girls Club, 401 E. Washington Ave., Bessemer City Dallas Boys and Girls Club (Venture Church), 800 East Main Street, Dallas Blast Summer Camp, 2315 Union Road, Gastonia St. Stephens Church, 201 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia Warlick YMCA, 2221 Robinwood Road, Gastonia Phillips Center, 2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia Cherryville YMCA, 215 N. Mountain Street, Cherryville West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club, 310 S. Boyd Street, Gastonia T. Jeffers Center, 121 Hartman Street, Gastonia Rise for Gaston, 427 Edwin Street, Gastonia Lowell Unit, 427 Edwin Street, Gastonia Loray Mill Museum, 300 S. Firestone Street, Gastonia Cline Learning Center, 611 E. Trade Street, Dallas Anthony Grove Baptist Church, 100 Anthony Grove Road, Crouse Dream Center Academy, 635 S. Myrtle School Road, Gastonia Erwin Center, 913 N. Pryor Street, Gastonia YMCA Flowers Court Apartments, 51 Flowers Court, Belmont Pharr YMCA, 208 Main Street, McAdenville Bradley Community Center, 1200 Modena Street, Gastonia Boys and Girls Club Bradley Teen Center, 1425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia First Wesleyan Christian School, 208 S. Church Street, Gastonia Legacy Event Center, 207 S. Chestnut Street, Gastonia YMCA Holly Hills Apartments, 311 Hawthorne Street, Mount Holly Stowe YMCA, 196 YMCA Drive, Belmont There are bus sites in seven neighborhoods where families can pick up a meal. See the list below.

Bus Sites: June 7 - August 5 Pick up lunch only Monday - Thursday; times vary for each site Lineberger Park, 632 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia; 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Smyre Park, 2851 Millstone Drive, Gastonia; 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

High Shoals Park, 103 State Street, Lincolnton; 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Oak Grove Park, Oak Grove Park Road, Dallas; 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Trey McGee Park, 108 River Loop Road, Belmont; 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

Bessemer City Pool, 200 N. 14th St, Bessemer City; 12:05 - 1:00 p.m.

Long Creek Apartments, Lower-Dallas Highway, Dallas; 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

School Sites: June 13 - June 30 Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Ashbrook High School, 2222 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia

Belmont Middle School, 1020 South Point Road, Belmont Bessemer City High School, 119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City Brookside Elementary School, 1925 Auten Road, Gastonia Chavis Middle School, 103 S. Chavis Drive, Cherryville Cherryville High School, 313 Ridge Avenue, Cherryville East Gaston High School, 1744 Lane Road, Mt Holly Forestview High School, 5545 Union Road, Gastonia Grier Middle School, 1622 E. Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia Holbrook Middle School, 418 S. Church Street, Lowell Lingerfeldt Elementary School, 1601 Madison Street, Gastonia North Belmont Elementary School, 210 School Street, Belmont North Gaston High School, 1133 Ratchford Road, Dallas Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, 1260 Floyd Lane, Gastonia Sadler Elementary School, 3950 W. Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia Sherwood Elementary School, 1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia Springfield Elementary School, 900 S. Main Street, Stanley South Point High School, 906 South Point Road, Belmont Southwest Middle School, 1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia Stanley Middle School, 317 Hovis Road, Stanley Tryon Elementary School, 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City W.C. Friday Middle School, 1221 Ratchford Road, Dallas For more information about the summer nutrition program, call (704) 836-9110.

South Point High awarded Wells Fargo Cup – 2022

By Charlotte Sautner South Point High School has been awarded the Wells Fargo Cup for the Big South 3A Conference. They tied with Kings Mountain with both schools earning a total of 190 points. This is the 4th time in the past 5 years that South Point has earned this award (3 times in the Southwestern 2A conference and now once in the Big South 3A Conference.)

South Point Athletic Director Kent Hyde said, “This is a team effort, and he thanks the coaches for their leadership, hard work and professionalism in guiding South Point’s athletic program to this award.”

The Wells Fargo Cup rep-

resents overall sports excellence among high schools in North Carolina. The award goes to the schools which have the best overall interscholastic sports programs in each athletic conference. The program is sponsored by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and one of its corporate sponsors, Wells Fargo.

South Point sports teams champions for 2022 were Ladies Cross Country, Ladies Soccer & Men’s Tennis.

Ladies Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving and Men’s Track had second place finishes.

Conference Players of the Year were Dylan Nicks – Football Special Teams;

Amari Andrews – Volleyball Defense; Davis Adcock – Men’s Swimming; Caitlyn Federation – Ladies Soccer - Keeper; Grace Maynard – Ladies Soccer – Defense; Grace Smith – Ladies Soccer – Offense; James Dover – Men’s Tennis; Hannah Thagard – Women’s Overall Track and Field; Jackson Blee – Men’s Overall Track and Field and Rachel Tolbert – Ladies Track MVP. Conference Coaches of the Year were Kody Kubbs – Ladies Cross Country; Sarah Little – Ladies Swim and Dive; Chris Beaty – Ladies Soccer and Sean Harmon – Men’s Tennis.

Thanks again to all who made this award possible.

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Gaston Schools Good News, May 2022 Steven Loudon of W.C. Friday Middle School was named the Gaston County Teacher of the Year for 20222023. The award is presented

by Truist. The award finalists included Alexandria Caughey, Bessemer City Primary; Britnee Reid, Gaston County Virtual Academy; Allie Kleinheinz, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; and Heather Ulep Waters, South Point High School.

Kristin Kiser of Lowell Elementary School was named the Gaston County Principal of the Year for 2022-2023.

The award is presented by Truist. The award finalists included Josh Allen, Gaston Early College High School; Justin Beam, North Belmont Elementary; Bryan Denton, Hunter Huss High School; and Lucretia Rice, Warlick Academy.

Aimee Tolleson of South Point High School was named the Gaston County Assistant Principal of the Year for 20222023. The finalists included Jennifer Bergerson, North Gaston High School; Laura Costner, Sadler Elementary; Ryan Hatley, Ashbrook High School; Janet Ramsey, Robinson Elementary; and Kimberly Reese, Holbrook Middle School.

Angela Calamia, director of school nutrition, was named the Gaston County Schools Central Office Administrator of the Year. The award finalists included Shannon Hullett, academic services; Alan Sprout, technology; Teresa Thomassen, technology; and Gina Waters, finance.

Woodhill Elementary and Cramerton Middle were the overall winners at the annual RoboGASTON competition.

Other school winners were Chavis Middle, middle school runner-up; Bessemer City Central Elementary, elementary school runner-up; Holbrook Middle, middle school first place robot performance; Pinewood Elementary, elementary school first place robot performance; Tryon Elementary, elementary school second place robot performance; Mount Holly Middle, middle school first place project presentation; Gardner Park Elementary, elementary school first place project presentation; W.A. Bess Elementary, elementary school second place project presentation; Belmont Middle, middle school first place teamwork; Costner Elementary, elementary school first place teamwork; Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, elementary school second place teamwork; McAdenville Elementary, judges award; Mount Holly Middle, gracious professionalism award; and Chapel Grove Elementary, spirit award.

The Gaston County Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department held a virtual career fair over a two-week period. Seniors had the opportunity to discuss employment opportunities with 30 businesses.

Gaston County Schools had several school groups and PTO organizations participate in the annual Community Foundation Run in downtown Gastonia. The event featured a 5K run, a 2K fun walk, and other activities to help nonprofit organizations raise money.

The Gaston County Schools Poetry and Prose celebration was held on April 7 at Highland School of Technology. Each elementary school selected one representative for poetry and one representative for prose to be recognized during the program.

North Belmont Elementary (partnered with the Gastonia East Rotary Club) won the “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition. New Hope Elementary earned second place and Pleasant Ridge Elementary took third place. Sponsored by the Gaston County Education Foundation, the popular annual event pairs businesses and organizations with elementary schools in a fun game show format. Proceeds benefit the Ron L. Ensley grant program for teachers that funds innovative classroom lessons and projects.

Jerry Bradley of South Point High School, Aaron Hollar of East Gaston High School, and Ruby Ruiz of W.C. Friday Middle School performed at the all-state honors band concert, which was held at Memorial Hall Auditorium in Chapel Hill.

The following schools won county sports championships: Belmont Middle, baseball; Belmont Middle, girls soccer; Holbrook Middle, girls track and field; and Belmont Middle, boys track and field.

Ashbrook High School senior Ya’Zarhi Mason was awarded the Larry Rhodes Scholarship.

Ashbrook High School junior Anaya Gilchrist was accepted to attend the prestigious N.C. State College of Education Leadership Institute for Future Teachers.

The LIFT program is an allexpense paid, residential summer leadership program at N.C. State University.

H.H. Beam Elementary teacher Kathryn Eisel is one of 50 inspiring teachers selected from more than 5,800 applicants to attend the Disney Imagination Campus celebration and workshop over Memorial Day weekend.

Eisel will visit Walt Disney World to enjoy inspirational talks with Disney leaders and get an inside look into the reimagined Disney Imagination Campus.

W.B. Beam Intermediate School hosted a science night program that gave students and their families an opportunity to participate in hands-on science activities.

The W.B. Beam Intermediate Falcon Radio Club (N2FRC) placed first in the elementary division of the School Club Roundup, which is an annual worldwide ama-

teur radio contest where students across the United States compete against other school radio clubs. During the contest, fourth and fifth grade students made voice contact with radio operators in 29 different states, nine school radio clubs, two countries, and two Canadian provinces. School counselor Mark Reep is the club adviser.

The Belmont Central Elementary PTO hosted an adventure run and raised $44,230.60 for the school.

In addition, the PTO held a spring beautification day where families and their children planted new flowers and replaced overgrown shrubs with azaleas.

The W.A. Bess Elementary PTO and Hurdt Homes sponsored an outdoor family movie night. “Spike the Bulldog,” the school’s mascot, invited “Bam” from the Gastonia Honey Hunters to meet and interact with the students.

W.A. Bess Elementary second grader Henry Braxton carried out the duties as “Principal of the Day” for selling tickets during the school’s BBQ fundraiser. He greeted students in the morning, led the Pledge of Allegiance during the morning announcements, assisted in the cafeteria during lunch, recognized students who had perfect attendance during the third nine weeks, and awarded classes who obtained their PBIS Silver PAW award.

W.A. Bess Elementary held a yearbook cover contest.

More than 40 entries were submitted by students. The contest winner was Baileigh Walker and the runner-up was Kenzleigh Blanton.

The Bessemer City High School pep club delivered more than 150 Easter baskets to the kindergarten classes at Bessemer City Primary School.

Bessemer City High School senior Kayla Becraft is the recipient of the George and Patricia Bernard Scholarship valued at $5,000 a year.

Bessemer City High School sophomore Seth Samonds participated in SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership in Tomorrow’s Endeavors), which is a STEM outreach and leadership development program led by students from N.C. State University. The program is designed to introduce students from rural North Carolina high schools to science and technology-related educational and career paths through a five-day overnight camp on N.C. State’s campus.

Carr Elementary participated in the N.C. Science Festival through in-class, hands-on science activities.

Each student received a free science book with activities to do at home with their families.

Classroom Central hosted a mobile store at Carr Elementary. Teachers from across Gaston County signed up to come shop for free supplies.

Carr Elementary held a

Family Reading Night and provided a free book to every student and activities to go along with their new book.

Cherryville High School baseball coach Scott Heavner earned his 300th win.

Costner Elementary held a beautification day to spruce up the campus.

Gaston Early College High School senior Allen Chen was accepted to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and awarded the MIT Scholarship valued at $75,000 each year. He also received three separate grants totaling $10,000 each year.

Gaston Early College High School senior Emily Rollins is the recipient of the Albert G. Myers Scholarship.

The Gaston Early College High School Lorax Club was a finalist in the Pepsi recycling contest. Students developed the slogan, “Don’t be trashy; keep it classy.” Science teacher Sarah Fink is the school’s club adviser.

Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences sophomore Chandan Chahil was selected to attend Summer Ventures through the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Sophomore Savion Leacock was selected for the Army Education Outreach Program at UNC-Charlotte this summer.

Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences students and staff participated in the “Walk Your Way” mental health awareness campaign.

Chapel Grove Elementary had a community night at The Captain’s Cap restaurant. The event raised $1,000 for the school.

The Chapel Grove Elementary “Girls on the Run” team participated in an event on March 15 at Whitehall Corporate Park.

Forty Hunter Huss High School seniors dressed in their cap and gown held a senior walk at Chapel Grove Elementary School.

Chapel Grove Elementary teacher assistant Teresa LeCroy was accepted into the Gaston County Schools Teacher Assistant to Teacher Program.

Costner Elementary second and fourth grade students received drumming lessons from the “Words of Wisdom Drum” team.

The Kintegra Dental Clinic visited Costner Elementary and provided dental care for 30 students over two days.

School nurse Macey Kennerly arranged the visit.

East Gaston High School senior Hannah Mullis received the State Employees’ Credit Union “People Helping People” Scholarship, which is valued at $10,000 over four years.

East Gaston High School soccer coach River Hawkins was named a finalist for the Stuart Scott Courage Award.

East Gaston High School competed in the SkillsUSA state competition and won the following awards: Gavyn Jones, gold, automotive be-

ginner, and Sierra Jordan, bronze, automotive tool ID. Shane Hawkins is the school’s automotive teacher.

The Forestview High School baseball team raised $1,000 for the ARC of Gaston County during a recent game to bring awareness to autism.

Forestview High School senior Paige Thomas was awarded a $5,000 scholarship by the CaroMont Health Foundation Scholarship Advisory Board. She plans to attend UNC-Charlotte.

W.C. Friday Middle School teacher Jennifer Bumgarner is one of 20 teachers from across the United States to have been selected to participate in the professional development program, “Approaching Walden.”

Sponsored by The Walden Woods Project, the Concord, Massachusetts-based seminar focuses on the tenets of Place-Based Education and an educator’s role in leading students in a study of their home community in order to become invested citizens and changemakers. The program supports the school’s Leader in Me initiative. Bumgarner will attend the program in July following her visit to France as an ambassador of American education through the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program.

The Hawks Nest STEAM Academy “The Greatest Showcase” robot circus fundraiser collected $61,903.

Highland School of Technology senior Travis Rainwater is a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Highland School of Technology won several awards at the North Carolina Technology Student Association (NCTSA) state conference including first place animatronics, first place flight endurance, second place dragster design, second place music production, second place structural design and engineering; and second place video game design.

Highland School of Technology student Noah Biggers won first place in the Rotary “4-Way Test” scholarship competition.

Holbrook Middle School assistant principal Jenny Carper completed her master’s degree in school administration from UNC-Charlotte through the Principals Fellows program.

The Holbrook Middle School chorus received a superior rating at the Carowinds Chorus Festival.

Hunter Huss High School seniors Daisy Lopez Saldivar and Ashley Mahboub are recipients of the Albert G. Myers Scholarship. Daisy will attend UNC-Charlotte, and Ashley will attend Appalachian State University.

Hunter Huss High School sophomore Ben Kimmel was selected to represent Region 6 on the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Student Athlete Advisory Council.

Hunter Huss High School students in the Creativing Writing II class attended the Foothills Poetry Day program at Gardner-Webb University and were finalists in the poetry competition among schools from Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, and Rutherford counties.

Lowell Elementary received a $5,000 donation from Chad O’Brien and used the funds to purchase a “GaGa” ball pit. A PTO parent and his son completed the installation of the project.

North Gaston High School students Olivia Conley and Cody Meares were selected as nominees for the Blumenthal Performing Arts High School Musical Theater Awards. As a nominee, Olivia attended a three-day workshop focused on voice, acting, and dance.

The Page Primary PTO sponsored a spring carnival and raised more than $10,000 for the school.

Several students from Pleasant Ridge Elementary were among the approximately 100,000 students worldwide to participate in the Math Olympiad Program.

They were involved in a series of five monthly contests and practice sessions under the supervision and coaching of Samantha Gower. She taught the children to solve unusual and difficult problems and to think creatively. The embroidered felt patch is awarded to those students in the top 50 percent of all the participants worldwide, which included the following students: Walter Throneburg, Martin Lawrence, Pablo Herrera, Lara Forstinger, Marshall Deal, Katherine Gray, Jimmy Lambirth, Carter Montgomery, Lena Sexton, Sophia Green, Thomas Rice, Harrison Davis, Eli Dunn, Madelyn Lowrance, Hayes Shepard, Abbie Harvard, Hysel Holbert, and Carman Johnson.

The Sherwood Elementary PTO sponsored a fun run and raised more than $9,000 for the school.

Sherwood Elementary teachers Jennifer Ledford and Kimberly Queen received grants from Gaston County STEM Education and Outreach.

Sherwood Elementary held an art show with student work displayed throughout the building for families to see.

The Beta Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority “adopted” Sherwood Elementary School. Members of the sorority provided donations for the PTO fun run and end-ofgrade testing snack packs for students in third, fourth, and fifth grades.

South Point High School junior Avery Lester earned the Congressional Gold Medal See GOOD NEWS, Page 13

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GOOD NEWS From Page 12 Award, which is awarded to young adults by the United States Congress for accomplishments in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. The Gold Medal level requires a total of 800 hours over two years.

Her activities included volunteering to lead programs for Holy Angels residents and delivering meals for Meals on

Wheels, which was impactful because it was a critical service during the pandemic with a very limited staff capable of delivering meals. Her focus on swimming and diving met the requirements for physical fitness. Her expedition/exploration requirement included an exploration of national parks such as Painted Desert Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon National Park, Hoover Dam/Lake Mead, Death Valley, Sequoia,

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South Point High School senior Emily Revels received the State Employees’ Credit Union “People Helping People” Scholarship, which is valued at $10,000 over four years.

South Point High School senior Trey Baker received the Theodore Drury Science and Technology Scholarship. Senior Garrett Ziemer received the Perry Fewell Scholarship and Lester Carpenter Scholarship. Seniors Caroline Beaty, Hayden Currier, and Delilah Pearson received the Lester Carpenter Scholarship.

The following South Point High School student-athletes signed a National Letter of Intent: Sullivan Absher, football, Notre Dame; Jake Beaty, baseball, Appalachian State; Xarique Culbreth, football, North Carolina Wesleyan; and Jordan Webb, cheerleading, Gardner-Webb University.

Southwest Middle School placed third in biotechnology

Give a “SHOUT OUT” to H H Beam Elementary teacher Kathryn Eisel for being one of 50 inspiring teachers selected from more than 5,800 written applications to attend the Disney Imagination Campus celebration and workshop. design and third in video game design at the North Carolina Technology Student Association (NCTSA) state conference.

The Stanley Middle School

Page 13 Envirothon team placed eighth out of 43 teams at the North Carolina Envirothon competition held April 29-30 at Cedarock Park in Burlington.

Teacher Diana Baxter is the club adviser.

Stanley Middle School teacher Alice Ballard was named the Gaston County Jaycees Outstanding Educator of the Year. Carr Elementary School’s Niyah Richardson was named the Outstanding Student of the Year. The awards, which were presented on May 18 during a ceremony at the Gaston Country Club, recognize Ballard and Richardson for their commitment to service.

Tryon Elementary principal Meghan LeFevers was elected to serve on the Council for Exceptional Children’s Board of Directors.

Tryon Elementary fifth grader Elizabeth Briand won second place in the Gaston County Heart Society’s art

Congratulations to Mrs. Janeen Silver. She was recognized as the Carr Elementary School Teacher Assistant of the Year. She received her award May 24 at the Schiele Museum. contest.

Tryon Elementary art teacher Elizabeth Gilmore won $1,000 worth of Crayola products. The supplies will be used to help build strong cognitive skills in daily learning.

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COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

REUNIONS 1980 SHELBY HIGH CLASS REUNION. The SHS Class of 1980 is having its 42nd class reunion. October 1, 2022. For more information please contact: Pam Blanton Williams at 704-6922472 or email: Pamw784@gmail. com or Lynn McCarver Hicks 704-284-3303

LEGAL NOTICES AT&T TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT&T Mobility is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing water tank located at 12 Oak Street, Belmont, Gaston Co., NC 28012.

The modifications will consist of the collocation of antennas at varying heights not to exceed approx. 126ft above ground level the 114 ft tall water tank.

Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6122004177 - TC EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or at (339) 2342597. (339) 234-2597

EMPLOYMENT ONE ON ONE CARE IS HIRING for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER NEEDED. Maintain landscaping for rental property. Must have valid NC Drivers license.

Pay depends on experience.

704-473-4299

NEEDED: HOUSEKEEPER. Twice a month in Gastonia. Also need handyman for bathroom tile. Please leave voicemail if no answer and phone number.

(980) 745-5396 COATS PERFORMANCE YARNS (CLEVEMONT). Coats Performance Yarns (Clevemont) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain. Apply Within. 8 hour shifts. For more information, email Kimberly.Durden@coats. com or call 704-739-4119.

LEGAL SALES REP / CLIENTSVCSREP. NY Law Firm is seeking s/o experienced in Sales to convert calls, emails, online chats to signed legal retainers (sales) in the E-Commerce Online Marketplace Legal field. Competitive candidates must be organized, have very strong communication skills and be able to manage time effectively. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is Full-time, 40 hours/week, may require evening hours/weekends, holidays and overtime. Primarily remote work but may have to attend in-person meetings periodically and for training in the Spindale/Rutherfordton areas.

When become eligible, benefits include 401k (w/co match), possible Health Insurance, Dental, Life Ins, Vision, EAP, paid time off and potential for bonuses. Potential clients call us for help and are under a lot of duress. Therefore candidates must be empathetic and good listeners and have strong interpersonal skills. A legal background is preferred but not required. You will be trained to understand the inner workings of all areas of our practice, work with our attorneys and paralegals, billing and ethics.

Only serious candidates with experience in Sales (not Retail Customer Service) will be considered. We are an EOE. (212) 295-5811 EliR@amazonsellerslawyer.com MARINA CASHIERS & BEACH LIFEGUARDS. Lake Lure Tours is seeking motivated individuals to fill CASHIER positions at the Marina and LIFEGUARD positions at Lake Lure Beach. FT & PT positions available. No experience required. Competitive pay! Apply in person at 2930 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC or online at www.lakeluretours.com.

(828) 625-1373 jbelcher@ lakelure.com HOTEL INDUSTRY POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Lake Lure Inn is seeking Line Cooks, Bussers, Dishwashers, Servers, Banquet Attendants, and Groundskeeping Assistants, FT & PT positions available. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Apply in person: 2771 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure or online at www.lakelure.com EOE (828) 625-2525 jbelcher@lakelure. com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

BUSINESS SERVICES

YARD SALES

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

MULTI-FAMILIE YARD SALE SAT., JUNE 18TH, 7 AM - Untll, 207 Quincy Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

ITEMS FOR SALE. Used treadmill, 2 shoulder/back massagers, Flute and set of 4 Ram Truck 8 lug rims. Each items is negotiable.

Please text to 704-473-3804.

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

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results.

References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

4 FAMILY YARD & MOVING SALE Sat., June 18, 2022- 7am - Until. Baby stuff, tools, furniture, clothes, misc. 308 Whisnant St, Shelby, NC 28150

JIM’S PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references.

828-287-9272, (828) 429-7511

GASTON COUNTY

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE. “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com COPPERHEAD ROAD LAWN AND FIELD. Give us a call for prompt friendly service. Offering lawn care and field services (light tractor work, soil sampling and analysis) at reasonable prices.Standard lawn package: (mowing, trimming, blowing off driveways and porches.)

(704) 692-0662 YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750 NEW RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES are now available. Badger Plumbing is now open to service you at reasonable rates. Call 704-524-3387.

MALE CNA WILL SIT WITH family member on weekends.

704-584-8543. No calls after 6 pm, please.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 CONCRETE WORK: DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, SLABS, sidewalks, anything concrete. Call 864-577-5953 or 828-755-7649.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services.

No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

LESSONS FREE FLY FISHING CASTING LESSONS. Call 828-748-2027.

CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS!

WESLO PRO CROSSWALK 7.9 TREADMILL Like New! Used just a few times. Comes with owner’s manual. $150.00 Call between 10am and 8pm (704) 472-0611

FOR SALE BIG TRUCK TIRES FOR SALE. 11R225, 11R245, Low Pro 245.

All virgin tires. $25 per tire. (704) 740-9238

PELLET WOOD FIRED GRILL. Green Mountain Daniel Boone, under warranty, like new. Includes grill grate/ cover. Two meat probes and grill temperature, controlled remotely. New $938. Sell for $825. (704) 472-1188 ITEMS FOR SALE. 2- 30 inch ceiling fans -$75 each, 1 -3 point dirt scoop-$200, 6 ft. land rake$400, 1 maltese male dog- $600.

704-538-3809.

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 1988 Chrysler New Yorker $2000; 1996 Mercury Marquis $2500; 1982 GMC Full Size Truck $2000. Call 828-223-1982 TIRES & ALUMINUM WHEELS. 265x70x17 Still mounted. Off of a 2008 Chev Silverado. Good condition! $250.00 (704) 472-7116 1995 FORD RANGER. ALUMINUM RIMS with tires, set of 4, 225/R70/R14, $800. China cabinet $350. 3 piece white wall cabinets $250. TV stand, $50. Dresser with mirror $75, oil heater $125, door $40, wood bed (no mattress or box spring) $85. Table with 4 chairs $125. Gun cabinet $65, stainless settle kitchen sink $65.

Roll away bed, no mattress $50.

40 boxes yard sale stuff $300.

Treadmill $250, 100 lb propane tank for 2 bottles $185. Baby stroller $50, desk $50, Home Lite water pump $250, (3) 26” girls bikes $75 each. Baby changer $50. 18x20 building $900, with contents $1800. (803) 818-1215 CUT THE CABLE. Watch 7,000 TV Channels, New Movies, Children, Adult, Sports, NFL, NBA. Only $250. Sell this box and get $50. (704) 962-9007 SWEET POTATO PLANTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE at Lewis Farms on Hwy 18 (1/2 mile North of Fallston). 704-472-0940.

THREE WALLS OF BLACK METAL and wood adjustable shelving removed from small retail store. $225. Call 828-447-8833.

BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHOPS with Concrete Slab.

“We Got’Em” and “We do them Turn Key” 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 828-245-5895.

BIG YARD SALE. Sat Jun 18th, 2022 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Do not miss this sale! Bottles, collectibles, comics, albums, books, toys, collectible VHS, porcelain, fishing supplies, old jewelry, military surplus, and much more (Ranlo) 3611 Mitchem Road Gastonia, NC 28054 BIG YARD SALE. Fri & Sat, June 17th & 18th, 8am-1pm.

Rain date June 24th & 25th. Also free 10x14 utility building. You move. 1903 Hunt Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054

BOFLEX XTL FOR SALE. $100.

(704) 460-8373

TREASURED PIANO SEEKS GOOD HOME. Upright Piano, Faber Piano Co + Bench with storage $200. Piano belonged to my grandmother. In 1922, it traveled by wagon on dirt roads to a train station in Old Richmond, NC, was carried by train to Galax, VA, and by wagon again to the bride’s new home. Has had many hymns and sing-alongs played over the years, much loved. Trying to find it a good home. Located just off Hwy 74 between Shelby and Forest City. (806) 731-9657 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE. 3 plots, Curbside, close to office. $800 each. Current market value is $1850 each. Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Shelby, NC. Fountain Section. Seller pays transfer fee.704-472-963.Barbra. peeler7@gmail.com. (704) 4725963 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC RIDING MOWER. LT-155 Auto trans, 38” deck, Kohler engine. Runs great, always garaged. As is $450. Call Rob 9am-9pm, 704-538-9743.

(704) 538-9743 5 COUCHES & LOVE SEAT. SETS. Like new, 3 never used.

Red. Brown, Beige, Grey, $500 set. King & queen beds with Free mattresses. 2 King & queen bedroom suites $200-$500 ea. Metal office furniture, desks, chairs, file cabinets etc. 980-552-9027, 864805-0175.

ITEMS FOR SALE. 50 T post 2 rolls of goat wire, 5 panel gates, Remington model 66 nylon stock rifle and other misc. items. 704842-1794 or 704-915-9323.

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. 828245-5895.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. (828) 980-0881

FIREFIGHTER GIFTS Gifts for Firefighters and friends. Visit online to see if your favorite FD is listed. Email us if you don’t find it.

NC4Ever@email.com 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 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 828-2455895 “AVAILABLE NC, SC, TN, GA”.

JOHN DEERE D130. 22HP, 42” cut, 61 hours. 704-460-5933 S&B COLD AIR INTAKE. 3: Cat Back Exhaust, for 2016 and up Chex. Colorado V-6. $300 for both. (704) 473-4567

4 WHEEL SCOOTER $725.00.

Pride 4 wheel Scooter, breaks down into 3 pieces, 35 lbs or less. Delivered & Tech warranty Call Scooterman John (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

MOBILITY COLBALY Drive Colbalt, 175lbs limit. Delivered, training, warranty. Scooter John.

(704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com 2 CEMETERY PLOTS, MONROE NC. 2 Cemetery Plots Monroe, NC, Lakeland Memorial Park, Garden Section, 1/2 Price OBO. (704) 562-2509 kevinmhelms@ gmail.com

YAMAHA GRAND PIANO FOR SALE. NINE FOOT YAMAHA GRAND PIANO IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WELL MAINTAINED. PERFECT FOR AUDITORIUMS AND CHURCHES OR LIVING ROOMS. $10,000.

(704) 695-1885 YLAMAR007@GMAIL.COM 4’X5’ ROLLS HORSE QUALITY FESCUE hay. $70 per roll. (980) 295-8808

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WANT TO BUY

FARM & GARDEN

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.

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 4875244

4’X5’ ROLLS HORSE QUALITY FESCUE hay. $70 per roll. (980) 295-8808

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. AVAILABLE 8/25. 5 males and 5 females. Both parents are AKC registered. Born 6/2/22. Located in Kings Mountain. $1,200.

Deposits being taken. (704) 9743296 sonjat1@yahoo.com

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

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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) 4730867 WEBBER SUMMIT GRILL. 4-burner, with side burner, in great condition, has Rotisserie.

Call 704-472-2248. $500 or best offer.

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, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 LOOKING TO PURCHASE VINTAGE FIREARMS. For restoring or parts. Grips, boxes, any gun related items. Rifles, pistols. Preferred 22’s. (704) 600-8560 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488.

FARM & GARDEN 4 FT. CORSICANA BUSH HOG. $450. (704) 473-4997

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Small stove wood bundles, stretched wrapped. $5 each. 312 Helton Road, Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-3970 TWO CEMETERY PLOTS SIDE

BY SIDE, two closing of graves, two vaults. Shriner Section, Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, SC. 864-592-3132.

CRYPT BURIAL PLOT. inside of a Beautiful Mausoleum located at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Sale for: $4000. Call us for more information at 704-477-8405.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

WHITE SIBERIAN HUSKIES I have 5 beautiful female huskies. blue eyes and brown eyes with a white wooly coat. I have both parents on-site. Registered and will come with full paperwork, vet health checked, and first set of shots. For more information text.

(828) 850-9655 Chuffman820@ yahoo.com SUMMER LOVE 2 boys and 2 girls ...Party Yorkies...guaranteed promise to fall in love. All current with shots and worming.

Vet approved. CKC registered.

Ready for their forever home. Bargain priced at $1,200 each. Call 704-473,7042. (704) 473-7042 rvcollins70@gmail.com CHICKENS. Laying hens, hen with 5 chicks, 20 assorted chicks (2 wks. old), Roosters- 2 Rhode Island Blues and 2 Game. 704473-1311.

AKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Call or text for info. (704) 418-9244

TRAILER. 8 x 5 trailer. Treated Lumber for base. Gently used.

Located in Kings Mountain. (704) 974-3296 sonjat1@yahoo.com FOR SALE HUSQVARNA, 48 INCH Cut Riding Mower. Original Owner Model YTH 2348 $350.00 828-863-0596 will Deliver for a fee.

26HP DIESEL DEUTZ ALLIS. Includes 5’ bush hog and 4’ box blade, has quick hitch, 1,150 total hours, runs smooth, $4,900 obo. Large spools of smooth galvanized wire used for fencing or grape vines. Call for price. 20 new vinyl windows for sale for half price, thermo pane. Call for sizes and price. (828) 302-5110

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES. MULTIGENERATIONAL F1B, CKC, 1 male and 1 female, current shots, 4 months old, non shed (828) 607-1541 graceisours@hotmail.com YORKSHIRE TERRIER 10 WK MALE. Male teddy bear Yorkie, vet checked, up to date shots, tail docked, dewclaws removed, personal puppy starter pack. Traditional black/tan ready for forever home. Shelby area. Call 704-692-3698 (704) 692-3698 MINIATURE DONKEY. Solid White. 3 years old, $250. (704) 435-9779 GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES. F1. READY NOW! Two litters of cream and parti F1 Standard Goldendoodles. CKC. Second shots. Dewormed 4X’s. Males $800/ Females $1000. Call for more information (828) 9622217 2 FEMALES MIXED PUPPIES. Poodle/Dachshund. 8 weeks old, $300 ea. Had first shots and dewormed. 704-813-7411.

NEW CUB CADET ZT1. 54P Zero turn mower w/Kawasaki 23HP engine, 54’’ deck, bought 01/2022. Moving, must sell. $3800. 828-429-8833.

WHITE HOMING PIGEONS FOR SALE. Suitable for ceremonial white bird release. $20. (704) 472-9481

BOXING BAG AND STAND, $150. Mini-trampoline, $25; Total Gym, $500; Emmett Kelly figurines. Call to find out which ones we have and prices. Call or text 704-418-3799.

FREE FRESH PEPPERMINT. Large area of peppermint FREE to anyone interested. Used for cooking and tea. Call 704-4877858.

WANT TO BUY

336 JOHN DEERE HAY BALER. Looks Good and Been In The Dry! $3000 Call (704) 6923168

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.

2 STORM WINDOWS 24 X 55.

Call: 704-487-5480 CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

COMPLETE HAY BALING EQUIPMENT. Vermeer 405 round baler, $7500, Kunn 9.5 disc mower, $6000. Gill twin V rake $2500. Kunn folding tedder, $2500. Scott Cole (704) 4724450

LAB PUPPIES. WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL lab puppies ready to go now to their forever homes.

Black, yellow, chocolate, and silver labs. 700 with CKC Registration paperwork and health records of up to date shots and wormings. Silvers are 1000.

(704) 418-9006 dudet4268@yahoo.com

CAMPERS COLEMAN ROYALE POP-UP CAMPER. New ceiling, refrigerator, heater, A/C, gas stove, TV, new floor. (704) 477-9631

PETS & LIVE STOCK

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Very beautiful, black/tan $400 each - Call or text before 9 pm. 704-880-7200.

B ALLIS CHALMER TRACTOR with cultivator, motor locked, $400. Various other scrap metal.

Camper for junk. Make offer. 828245-7151.

PETS & LIVE STOCK

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

Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.

SHIHTZU PUPPIES FOR SALE. One black and one black and white male. These sweet boys are so lovable and have great personalities. They are well socialized, love kids and are ready for their forever home June 13 (11weeks old). They have been dewormed and had their first 2 sets of shots. Potty training has started. ShihTzu do not shed and are hypoallergenic. We take great care and time with our pups. Woof! (616) 485-5061 sddrv19@gmail.com AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES AVAILABLE. Wormed weekly starting at 2 weeks old. Come with vet check and 1st puppy shot. $900. Contact Thomas at (252) 337-5981 (252) 337-5981 nandtward2020@ gmail.com ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $2 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Pre order Bob Whites.

Hatching Eggs. (704) 476-9943 YORKIES AND CHORKIES AND TCUPS 8 weeks and up with deworming and updated shots (919) 229-1059 dreameycowgirl97@gmail. com

2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS. 16,500 miles, 6 speed manual, Corsa Cold Air Intake, Boria Exhaust, Hurst Shifter, Car cover. $24,000. If no answer leave message, (704) 473-4567 2009 DODGE JOURNEY. In excellent condition, looks good.

147K miles. $6500 (704) 9645201

CAMPERS 2008 5TH WHEEL MONTANA. 2 previous owners. Very clean inside, lots of storage, fireplace. $22,500. Call: 704-418-6389.

2005 34 FOOT JAYCO EAGLE. RV on permanent site, gated community at Lake James Landing. Wrap-around deck with roof, large lot with outside building for golf cart. Swing, fire pit, lot has parking for boat. Location on front row. River view, lake view. Close to boat landing & pavilion. Must see! 828-245-1600 or 828-4290559.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list.

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

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

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

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

WANT TO RENT LOOKING TO RENT AN APARTMENT, house, or a room in Boiling Springs, NC. Prefer text if possible, (704) 466-7868

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 BR mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. No Texts. 843-9579299.

3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOUSE. Attached 2 car garage, large detatched garage, updated throughout. Lawn maintenance included.

Shelby/Waco area. $1350 month, $1350 security deposit. (704) 236-8198

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 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

OUTSIDE CITY OF KINGS MOUNTAIN. Nice 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile home on large lot.

No pets or smoking. References required. 704-418-3790

CARS & TRUCKS 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT. 4-WD, Graystone Metallic. With towing package. Approximately 98,000 miles. Nice looking truck. (828) 657-5567

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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, 704-705-4516 or 704705-4533 (Leave a message if voicemail) rentals@thehumboldtpark.net MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299 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

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. $875 Month. (704) 705-4516 rentals@chamberlainoaks.net RUTHERFORD COUNTY DONKEYS FOR RENT. $50.00 per month. Call 828-412-2237.

3BR, 2BA, WOODED PARK. 1 Acre lot. No pets. First, last, security. 55 & older. Background check. Shiloh. Landlord onsite.

828-429-9831.

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

Starting at $550 per month. 828382-0475.

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1984 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. 30 FT., 85,987 miles. $8,995 firm.

Never be homeless! 828-4530828.

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