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American Heritage Girl Chloe Billings ramrods community garden in Stanley

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Seventeen year old Chloe Billings of Stanley is a nice, quiet girl, but her recent American Heritage Girl project of creating a community garden showed she could take command of a major project and see it through to success.

First, what exactly is the American Heritage Girl group? According to the website americanheritagegirls. org, American Heritage Girls (AHG) was founded by a group of parents wanting a faith-based, scout-type character development program for their daughters in 1995. The AHG Program is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. AHG girls across the nation and the globe par-

ticipate in badge programs, service projects, leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences, all with an emphasis on Christian values and family involvement.

The group Billings is a part of is based at First Presbyterian Church in Stanley. She has been an American Heritage Girl since 2011 and was one of the local chapter’s original members.

“We do crafts, history, science, hiking, and camping,” Chloe said.

“There are about 50 girls in our troop.”

A rising senior at East Gaston High, Chloe is at the AHG’s “Patriots” level and has a sash full of service stars and merit type badges.

The garden is her “Stars and Stripes” project. The Stars and Stripes Award is the AHG’s highest See GARDEN, Page 3

American Heritage Girl Chloe Billings of Stanley is seen in the community garden she helped organize and create. The garden is located at FUMC Common Ground on Hickory Grove Rd. Photo by Alan Hodge

A large group of folks showed up for the groundbreaking ceremony on the expansion project at Stanley Town Hall.

Photo by Bill Ward

Stanley breaks ground for Town Hall expansion

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Boy Scout Troop 62 member Asher Neumann (green shirt) constructed a clothes changing station at Rocky Branch Park for his Eagle Scout project. Helping with the hot job were his father Wil Neuman (left), brother Erick, Hank Lineberger and Bruce Euler with Tarheel Trailblazers mountain bike group. See more on page 5.

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The Town of Stanley held a groundbreaking June 28 for an expansion of its current Town Hall.

A group of town officials, local politicos, civic,

and business folks gathered in the sweltering sun to take turns shoveling red dirt and extolling the virtues of the expansion.

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ton, Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Kirkland, Councilman Bud Pate, and Town Mgr Heath Jenkins. Other dignitaries included NC Senator Ted Alexander, Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin, McAdenville See TOWN HALL, Page 4

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave.”

- Thomas Jefferson

My six minute speech went over the time limit

My Opinion:

Gettin’ around Like several medical conditions, traffic is an insidious disease and right now we are having a stage III terminal case of getaround gridlock.

One place in our area where traffic has become a nightmare is I-85. Once a quick way to get through Gaston County, I-85 eastbound in the morning and westbound in the afternoon also takes on the appearance of a slow motion parking lot. If you think it stinks now, just wait until the widening project starts.

The intersection of N. Main and Wilkinson Blvd. in Belmont is also a bottleneck with folks focused on biscuits and burgers try to get in and out of the fast food parking lots not to mention around 3pm when school lets out.

It is not uncommon to sit through three cycles of lights at that location.

The new kid on the traffic jam block is South Point Rd. Infrastructure be damned lets build more houses down that way.

Things were not always in such shape.

Once, public transportation was a viable way to move yourself. When I was a kid my mom rode a bus from Belmont to Charlotte and her job at Ivey’s Department store. There were also taxicabs in Belmont and Mount Holly that would take you just about anywhere you wanted to go. I always enjoyed riding in those cabs. It was like riding in a limousine and being rich for about 20 minutes and they had a scent inside of cig smoke and body sweat and engine oil and gasoline that was earthy and real.

Even before the bus line and the cabs, folks in Belmont and Mount Holly could hop on one of the P&N electric trains and ride to Gastonia or Charlotte. They rode the trains to work in the mills and to shop in the city. It was a win-win but automobiles came along and the train went away and the number of cars grew times squared and gridlock slowly but surely set in.

“Officials” are looking hard at ways to “improve” the traffic situation in our area.

Once upon a time a bright idea was floated to reduce Wilkinson Blvd. down to four lanes and put flower beds and bicycle paths on the outer two lanes. In my humble opinion

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bikes are OK for in town, but to ride one on Wilkinson Blvd. would be very riskynot to mention in the Alan Hodge increased congestion Banner-News Editor from two lanes being closed.

Another group wants an electric shuttle bus to run between downtown Belmont and Belmont Abbey and maybe beyond. This is a pretty good idea but I wonder if enough people would use it to make the thing practical.

Yet another idea is to revive the trolley and use it on the tracks where it once ran. The tracks have been refreshed and this might work but getting a real, workhorse, trolley and running it day in and day out might be expensive and maintenance intensive.

Then we have that mode of transportation known as walking. In days past, folks actually walked to school and work and the store and church and where ever they needed to go. I walked to school rain or shine as a child and it was OK except on the coldest days. He or she who has not smashed glistening frozen mud puddles has missed out on some fun.

Along those lines, an idea that has gained legs is that of having a dedicated walking path alongside the tracks between the Abbey and downtown Belmont- the Rail Trail. This would make a safer and smoother trek but, being someone who prizes their privacy, I have to sympathize with the folks where it would run behind their homes.

What’s the answer to our local traffic congestion? Fewer cars and people. But that’s not going to happen. I think it’s going to take a combination of everything I have mentioned to even make a dent in the automotive logjam.

But how much personal freedom people will be willing to give up and how many tax dollars it will take to float those schemes I have mentioned is the real question for which answers are desperately being sought.

I was asked to give a speech on the transformative work of Charlotte Rescue Mission. I was told I had six minutes to speak – no more. I had it down to 4 minutes and 30 seconds when I read it. I rehearsed it out loud several times and it still came under 5 minutes and 15 seconds every time.

The day of the presentation I was informed there would be a clock showing the time.

I missed the part that it was a countdown clock showing me how much time was left. I stood to the podium and began to speak. I was informed that as soon as I started my speech, the clock would begin. The clock was far to my left. I had to turn my head to find it on stage.

I began my speech, confident I would stay within the time. I finally found the clock part of the way through my speech. It showed two minutes and 44 seconds. I was good to go. I had 3 minutes and 16 seconds. I could slow down and even add a few things.

I kept speaking. When I turned to look at the clock I noticed it didn’t say 5 minutes and 10 seconds. In fact, it only showed seconds. That was weird. It showed 45 seconds.

I thought the clock was broken. I didn’t know how much time I had left. Then suddenly it hit me. I was over my time limit. The seconds were showing me how far I had gone over six minutes. I skipped an entire paragraph and attempted to go to my closing paragraph.

It rattled me. I finished but not quite like the ending I had

hoped it would be.

I thought it was a count up clock when it really was a countdown clock. I don’t know why but I see and do things backwards. In fact, there is a scripture verse I memorized in reverse. This is my version: “The one who fears is not made perfect in love. There is no fear in love.

But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.”

I took the last sentence and made it the first. Let’s look at that verse. Most of us are afraid of spiders and snakes.

But I don’t think that is what it is talking about. There are fears that paralyze us such as: Failure, Success, Rejection, Perfection, being found out.

You would think the men and women at the Rescue Mission who are in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction would struggle with failure.

That isn’t correct. They have told me they could be dropped in the worst drug neighborhood at 10pm and at 10am

not only would they still be alive, t h e y Tony Marciano would have made money overnight.

But drop them in the best neighborhood in the morning and 15 minutes later, they will ask you to get them out of there. Their fear is not failure.

Rather, it is a fear of success.

They are afraid of every good thing that God has for them.

Their sense of shame says they are not worthy of anything good including any good thing from God. Therefore, they “self-sabotage” all the great things God is doing in their life to prove to the world they are really damaged goods.

The actual verse says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” Maybe one day, I’ll actually memorize it in its proper order.

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Getting Congress back on track

By Lee H. Hamilton The other day, someone I’ve known for years offered a pointed bit of criticism. “It’s easy for people like you to make long lists of things Congress should do to improve,” he said. “But you know good and well most of them won’t happen. So if you’re really serious, what’s the one most important thing it could do?”

He was right. “People like me” — that is, people

who comment publicly about all the things Congress gets wrong — often have long laundry lists of fixes. But the most important fix? That takes some thinking.

I’ve spent some time on it and have my answer: Return to the regular order.

I know, even a lot of wonks don’t know what that means. You could think of the regular order as the rules, precedents and norms that have evolved over congressional history to make

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sure that it treats its members fairly in the course of its work and that it plays its proper role in our scheme of government. It’s how Congress ensured that a diversity of voices got heard, members got the benefit of the best thinking in the country on difficult issues, and even rank-and-file members had a chance to shape policy.

I put those in the past tense because, of course, mostly they no longer happen. Instead, Congress has gotten into some distressing habits — omnibus bills, weakened committees (especially in the budget process), amendmentfree legislating — which all add up to a curtailed process dominated by the leadership.

The result is the diminished, unproductive Congress we now see. Deliberation, openness, the give-and-take of a free society, the process

of consulting with experts and those who might be affected by legislation, a Congress that squarely addresses the tough questions that need to be answered if we’re to move forward as a society — all have fallen victim to Congress’s abandonment of the regular order.

We have two centuries of experience on Capitol Hill that have taught us how to run a legislature so that the voices of the American people can be reflected in the halls of power, multiple viewpoints get fair and respectful consideration, and ordinary legislators have a fair shot at influencing the results. Until we get back to that, no amount of tinkering with Congress will add up to much.

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GARDEN From Page 1 recognition. Requirements include- earning a total of 16 merit badges, having held a troop leadership position for at least six months, writing a Life Ambition/Spiritual Walk essay and resume, receiving at least three letters of reference, and passing a Board of Review.

Now, for the garden itself.

It’s named Mustard Patch Community Garden and is located on FUMC’s Common Ground campus on Hickey Grove Rd. The garden has 20 raised beds and

measures 40x80 feet. It’s surrounded by a nice fence and even has a pergola with chairs where folks can sit and chill after working their plots. The project took a month or so to build and was completed in May. Under Chloe’s direction, a legion of folks pitched in and did the carpentry, fence, and other physical work. Local companies, businesses, and organizations chipped in with sponsorships and discounts on the materials.

How did Chloe manage to get so many people on board?

“I put up ‘volunteers needed’ signs and also put an online post on the First Pres-

byterian website,” she said. “I also promoted it on facebook and went around soliciting donations.”

Under Chloe’s leadership, the garden quickly became a reality. The beds are filled with flowers and vegetables and folks enjoy sitting under the pergola chatting.

“I feel like the project is a success,” she said. “I’m proud because it turned into something bigger than I thought.”

As soon as the project was done, Chloe turned the garden over to FUMC/Common Ground and they will be in charge of it from now on.

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Chloe wearing a sash with just a few of the American Heritage Girl awards she has earned.

Entrance to the community garden at Common Ground.

Photos by Alan Hodge Sweezy praised Chloe’s work.

“I, along with other congregational leaders, have been impressed with Chloe’s bold vision and tenacious leadership throughout this audacious project to feed hungry neighbors and to enrich our connections to one another and Creation,” he said.

Already, connections are being made between neigh-

bors as they work alongside each other in the garden. We are also hosting Community Morning Prayer each Thursday in the garden at 8.309.00am.

Overall, Chloe’s Mustard Patch Community Garden is a great example of what can happen when teens put their time and energy into worthwhile projects in our communities.

Chloe and Judy with the garden plot her father Robert planted.

Chloe and her mom Judy Billings relaxing in the community garden. The pergola they were sitting under was sponsored by the Town of Stanley.

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TOWN HALL From Page 1 Mayor Jim Robinette, and Lowell Mayor Sandy Railey.

The plan is to have the project completed some time in December. The cost is estimated around $400,000.

Parks and Rec. director Tug Deason will save Stanley money by acting as the general contractor. Deason did

the same on the construction of the gymnasium at Harper Park.

“The new council chambers, conference area, and additional office space is going to nearly double the square footage to our existing Town Hall,” said Mayor Steven Denton. “The town

council and Town Hall staff have been anticipating this addition for quite some time.

We’re extremely thankful to Dr. Huffstetler and Stanley Middle School for letting us utilize their facility over the past several months.”

Town Clerk Catherine Greder agreed.

“The staff is very excited to start the Town Hall expansion project,” Greder said.

“The new council chambers will be much more accommodating for citizens, council and staff. The expansion will also include restrooms, one

Stanley Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Kirkland, Mayor Steve Denton, Councilman Bud Pate, and Town Manager Heath Jenkins at the shovels. new office and a conference room. The council chambers will also be used to host planning board and board of adjustments meetings, as well as meetings for Town committees. The new space will allow us to be better connected with technology and we are excited for the additional opportunities that this

Stanley Penticostal Holinesss Church Pastor Danny Penny prays with groundbreaking attendees.

new space will provide.”

Stanley moved into the current Town Hall in early 2018. Located at 416 NC27, it was formerly a Sun Trust Bank. The town paid $339k for the 2,800 sq. ft. structure and spent an additional $60k on improvements. The old Town Hall was a rented space on Main St.

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Rocky Branch Park gets new addition

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Belmont’s Rocky Branch Park is a popular bit of wilderness on Sacco St. where folks can have fun hiking or biking.

However, those arriving at the park in business clothes after work or in some other attire not suited to outdoor exercise have found it difficult to find a place to change clothes- behind bushes or in their vehicles not being good choices. Now, that situation has been rectified by Boy Scout Asher Neumann.

The project originally began when Tarheel Trailblazers president Bruce Euler and the City of Belmont contacted Troop 62 at First Presbyterian Church and said a changing station was needed and was any Troop member in need of an Eagle project.

Turned out, fourteen-yearold Neumann was the man for the job.

Neumann enlisted the help of several other scouts, his father Wil, and Euler to build the structure. Euler designed the station, the City of Belmont poured the concrete pad, and Lowes gave a fifty percent discount on the materials.

The project got started last Saturday in sweltering heat.

It was finished the next day.

The station resembles a store clothes department dressing room- the door open at the top and bottom. The roof is made of translucent plastic panels so light can come in. There’s a bench and clothes hooks. The door locks from the inside. The station is under the streetlight at the park entrance.

“A lot of people come to Belmont and Rocky Branch Park from out of town,” said Euler. “Now, if they want to

The group about halfway through the changing station project.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him Asher (right) with fellow Boy Scout Gustavo Takadoro, and Bruce Euler building the changing station.

Photos by Alan Hodge use the park they can change clothes and not go downtown shopping to a restaurant sweaty.”

No doubt the changing station will see plenty of use.

Right now the station is bare wood, but Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe says it will soon get a nice coat of paint- probably a dark green.

“The project adds a lot to the park,” said Stowe.

Asher’s Scoutmaster, Mark Paschall, is also proud of the work that went into the project and the end result.

“Asher has been a very driven young man from the time he joined Troop 62,” Paschall said. “He has held many leadership positions within the troop and is currently Senior Patrol leader, the highest leadership position in the troop. The changing room at Rocky Branch was a much needed addition to the trailhead. Asher worked closely with Mr. Euler to make this project a real-

ity. His leadership allowed the project to come together nicely.

Troop 62 and I are proud of the work and accomplishments Asher has achieved.”

As for Neumann, building the project was a learning experience in several ways.

“I think the project went well though it took more time than expected,” he said. “One of my favorite things was that as a leader I learned how to make two tasks happen at the same time and use an individual’s skill set to my advantage.

I think it will be an asset to the park in the future as it will help riders and the staff there.”

Rocky Branch Park was originally built in 2013 with volunteer labor that included Belmont PD officers and Tarheel Trailblazers members among others.

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Two faces Wow, last week I turned 72! I don’t feel that old and often think I act like a teenager especially when chasing my six grandchildren. I guess, in a sense, I have two faces; one that has weathered some time and yet yearns for a return to simpler times; kinder times. Do any of you ever think back on past sins you’ve chosen; ones that have hurt others and ones you wish you could take back? Do you ever wonder if you may still be capable of that darkness? The answer may surface if we look carefully enough; like the structural advice I gave a customer this weekend; look inside and outside!

My client asked me to repair their French doors which were badly water damaged. The doors were never used and even had a large chest of drawers pushed against them on the inside. I explained about water damage, the need for regular priming and painting and the responsibility to look at ones’ home from the inside and outside. The same holds true for our earthly homes too; our bodies, souls and spirits. Why? Because chaotic times can be very dangerous and spiritually dark forces are very crafty.

May 2019, Vice President Pence, a strong Christian, was invited to offer the commencement speech at Taylor University. Some “students” wanted him disinvited because “his values offended them.” Taylor University is an interdenominational, evangelical Christian college in Indiana. How is it that a fraction of the 2,145 attendees garnered over 4,300 signatures on their petition? It seems some of their faces look like thoughtful Christian students while their hidden faces reflect something quite different. How can people think they are one thing when they are something quite different?

Someone once said “if you walk into your garage and make noises like a car, it doesn’t make you a car.” This could be true for students’ motives for attending Taylor and most obviously shows a spiritual delusion affecting Woody Harrelson, whom I had a conversation about on Sunday. Woody attended Hanover College, another Christian Indiana college, on

a Presbyterian scholarship.

He knew Mike Pence as a fellow student there, but thinks he and Mike Pence “might not get along right now” because Woody has now, by his admission, Dennis Siracusa forsaken his Christian underpinnings to lean toward Hinduism. It seems Woody knew about Jesus Christ but fell into Satan’s demonic trap to want his “twenties and thirties filled with extreme hedonism,” and needed a religion to make him feel good about his decisions.

A lot of other activity packed itself around my birthday last week. So much so, that Sunday afternoon I simply wanted to decompress. I turned on some cello music and heard a fascinating song played by Two Cellos; two young men, I think, from Croatia and Serbia. What was interesting is when they finished playing a very artful musical piece, the YouTube tape showed them swinging and swaying with a young crowd to the song title and more of the Brazilian lyrics.

So, being who I am, I decided to look up the words to the song which now is one of Brazil’s most popular. Friends, the lyrics are hedonist and dreadful. So, while this song appears transcendent, it is actually a staircase to darkness and a great many precious people are swinging and swaying down those steps.

Jeremiah 17:9 NLT teaches “The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?” Jesus, for sure, knows how bad our hearts are! He felt the pain of our collective sins pounding on Him during His trial and crucifixion. In 1963 Lou Christie wrote his song “Two Faces.” It was fairly self-directed; about looking happy when we really aren’t. How far we have strayed! Our world seems darker than 70 years ago because it is. I truly yearn for simpler, kinder times. Let’s look to Jesus to shape our face to be what He meant it to be.

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Message of Love Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Finish Line Christian Center

LOWELL

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Bethlehem Church

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Grace Baptist Church

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

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

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

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

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

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Life Church

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

Gateway Cowboy Church

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

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

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

811 Mauney Rd.

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

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New Life Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

704-867-2317

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

The Pointe

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

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church

1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Cornerstone Family Worship

First Presbyterian Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

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Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

First Free Will Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Core Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

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1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Friendship Baptist Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Second Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Community Christian Fellowship

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Roper Street 704-827-6280

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Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe and his cousin, Tammie Brown, Brooke Gilmore, and Rhonda Jacobius showreunion president Cliff Brown. ing some of the reunion regalia.

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The Stowe family held its 50th reunion last Saturday at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park. Well over 100 family members from as far away as Las Vegas attended. Everyone had a terrific afternoon of food and family fun. Here Ethan Pratt, Shaton Pratt, and Iesha Cuthrell from Winston-Salem enjoying the reunion.

Stowe Family 50th Reunion held

Folks signing in at the Stowe reunion.

Jessica Humphrey from Charlotte with the Stowe reunion banner.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Four-year-old Raquel Yarbrough from St. Louis found a hula hoop at the reunion.

Kayla Lee and Shannon Stowe-Burris from Belmont made the family reunion scene.

Jayvon Pittman and Veronica Boston from Winston-Salem.

Cynthia Stowe-Cranford, Gina Holland, and Emanuel Stowe Mahlik, Mariyah, and Alyssa Stowe from Las Vegas at the reunion. from Las Vegas.

More Stowe family members from Winston-Salem- Dez Logan, Treasure Stowe, Jeremy Stowe, Jayvon Pittman, Tan Stowe.

Erika Pinkney and Carroll Stowe from Charlotte enjoying the reunion.

Haywood Stowe III, Erika Stowe, Haywood Stowe IV, and Hayley Stowe came all the way from Decorah, Iowa for the reunion.

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Rising South Point freshmen Avery Boyd, Reese Braswell, Anna Huffstickler, and Riley Braswell, decorated the Belmont Speciality Foods truck for Red, White, Belmont.

A hometown parade with bikes and babies kicked off Red, Austin Kellogg II, had his bike tricked out for the Fourth.

White, Belmont.

Scenes from Red, White & Belmont The annual Red, White, and Belmont event on July 4 brought a huge crowd to Stowe Park and Main St. where everyone had a great time. More on page 9.

Photos by Alan Hodge Jeff and Jamie Womack and Raven showing the colors at Red, White, Belmont.

The Kennard family at Red, White, Belmont. From left Brian, Tara, McKenzie, Everly.

A huge crowd turned out for Red, White, Belmont.

The Davidson family from Ranlo heading to Stowe Park for Red, White, Belmont.

City of Belmont photo

Everyone looked up to Stacy Zander at Red, White, Belmont.

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More scenes from Red, White & Belmont

The Hare family made the Red, White, Belmont scene. From left Kayleigh, Andrew, Jena, Justin, Sidney, Gabby.

A hometown parade with bikes and babies kicked off Red, White, Belmont.

The Bridgers from left Lily, Adam, Gretchen, and Avery had a great time at Red, White, Belmont.

Peyton Campbell rode in style at Red, White, Belmont. She’s seen with mom Jamie (Belmont’s city clerk).

These girls were sporting their patriotic colors at Red, White, Belmont. From left Karina Saliba, Maeve Santoro, Raeya Santoro.

Henry and Hue Vu celebrated at Red, White, Belmont.

Brian and Britta Anderson dressed Rooney up for July 4th.

The pie eating contest in full swing.

Demi Keller gave Joseph Self from Knoxville a patriotic face paint job at Red, White, Belmont.

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Photo shows the team that will be representing Stanley.

Railway trestle at the Catawba River being rebuilt after 1916 flood in Belmont, NC. Photo courtesy Allen Millican

Stanley to host Dixie Youth This week marks 103rd anniversary Majors State Tournament of the Great Flood of 1916

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

pieces. Agonized watchers saw the workmen gulped down by the great foamy deluge”.

The drowning men clung to floating debris to keep from going under, and in a stirring act of courage, two African American men navigated a rowboat through the floodwaters and saved six of the 19 workmen.

Peter Stowe, an elderly gentleman and former slave, and Fons Ross, a neighbor of Stowe’s who worked flipping signs at railroad crossings, prepared for the endeavor by making use of a uniquely designed flat bottomed boat, and praying on their knees before setting out. Upon return, the heroic pair were commended by the city and awarded $500 by the Charlotte Observer for their life-saving efforts.

Despite the immense damage done to property and people’s lives during the flood, effective rebuilding strategies and an attitude of resilience ensured that Belmont’s five mills were quickly reopened and ready to fill war orders the following year. In addition, the Duke Power company began planning their dam system and reservoirs such as Mt. Island Lake with flood control in mind flood control in mind, ensuring that the flood of July, 1916 was never to be relived.

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Dixie Youth Majors Division I World Series in Ruston, Louisiana which will begin on August 2, 2019.

Participants in the State Tournament include teams from Fairmont, Whiteville, Clinton, Leland, Richlands, South Columbus, Hope Mills, South Park, West Roberson, East Duplin, Mt Holly and the host city who is also the defending North Carolina AAA State Champions Stanley.

Opening ceremonies for the State Tournament will

be held at Harper Park on Friday, July 12. Events that evening will include an “around the horn” competition with all 12 teams participating, coaches competing in a watermelon relay race, team introductions, and the evening will conclude with fireworks.

Tournament play will begin Saturday morning July 13th and will continue daily during the following week until a state champion is determined in the double elimination format.

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The month of July is the 102nd anniversary of the Great Flood of 1916- the worst natural catastrophe in the history of Belmont and Mount Holly.

On July 10, 1916, two category four hurricanes merged in the Blue Ridge Mountains and combined to produce torrential downpours that broke all previous 24-hour rainfall records.

Rain hit the Charlotte area Monday afternoon and continued to fall virtually without ceasing at a rate of one inch per hour onto dry soil, conditions which assured that by Sunday the Catawba had swelled 22 feet and was rising an average of one foot an hour. Panicked rumors began to buzz among the locals that bridges were collapsing and by the afternoon of Sunday the July16th, they proved true.

Flooding happened violently and abruptly, submerging entire neighborhoods and tearing down every railroad and highway bridge crossing the Catawba and South Fork rivers. A bend in the northeastern section of the Catawba spilled over with such force that it ripped open the earth, revealing the skeletons, earthenware pots, and weaponry of a Native American

burial ground.

Homes along the riverside were swept away, and many small towns and villages in the region were left without access to electricity, running post, or much needed supplies. The streets of the Harden community were swirling with torrential rivers that evoked images of Venetian canals, and the filthy waters that had flooded Harden’s Mills were nine and a half feet deep. Charlotte’s formidable Mountain Island Manufacturing Company was ripped to shreds, with damage to the company totaling over $350,000 dollars. Even more expenses were accrued in lost merchandise when 1,000 cotton bales were swept out of storage and into the flood.

Local boys risked their lives in the torrential downpour when the company offered a small reward for each safely returned bale.

The most remarkable tragedy of this flood however, was the Catawba River railroad trestle catastrophe, in which 19 rail workers attempting to fortify the structure with cables and timbers were swept into the flood rapids when the trestle collapsed underneath them.

Historians Robert F. Cope and Manly Wade Wellman claim that “for a moment [the trestle] seemed to sail like a raft; then it broke to

The town of Stanley NC will host the 2019 NC Dixie Youth Majors Division I state tournament beginning July 12, 2019 at Harper Park.

Stanley will play host to 12 teams representing 7 districts from across North Carolina. Each of the 12 teams earned the right to play in this tournament based on their performance in their district tournament or by virtue of hosting the tournament. The winner of the tournament will go on to represent the State of North Carolina in the

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Schiele Museum calendar of events The Schiele Museum, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, has some great events lined up for July.

Super Block Party Saturday, July 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Building off the excitement of the PNC Block Party exhibit, The Schiele is hosting a summer fundraising event where families can play together with a variety of activities and games!

Bring your family, neighbors and friends out to the Super Block Party for a night of fun at The Schiele! Play in the PNC Block Party exhibit, participate in the building and dance contests (prizes for winners), bounce along the inflatable obstacle course and much more! Great for

kids of all ages!

Event Details- Building Block contests will be held throughout the evening and winners receive a prize.

Break out your dancing shoes there will be dance contests with prizes for winners. Kids can bounce along the inflatable obstacle course, but please note, shoes are not allowed on the course - plan accordingly. There will be cornhole, giant jenga, and many other activities for you to enjoy. Food and drinks (including beer and wine options for adults 21+) will be available for purchase. Bring your appetite, it’s going to be delicious!

Ticket Information Advance Tickets (until July 12): Children (ages 1 - 18):

$5 Adults: $7. Tickets at the door (July 13) Children (ages 1-18): $5, Adults: $10.

Playing Outside: Inspiring Childhood Engagement Wednesday, July 17, 9 AM - 1 PM Parents, caregivers and educators discover how to help young children play in nature in a way that teaches them to be safe, love the outdoors and stay active. Prepare to be outdoors playing during this fun workshop.

NC-EE Criteria II and CEU credit available.

Registration Information$20 for Schiele Members $25 for non-members.

Email Lana DuPont lanad@cityofgastonia.com or call 704.854.6676 to register.

Indian Summer Series:

Tools of Stone Saturday, August 3, 10 AM - 4 PM Stone tools were the cutting edge of technology for thousands of years. Learn how these tools are shaped from stone as you mingle with flint knappers and watch their ancient craftsmanship in action.

Admission Information- Included with general museum admission; free for Schiele Members. This project is made possible by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Young entrepreneurs help officer stay hydrated Downtown Belmont PD Officer Henderson is pictured here with the grandchildren of the owner of “GIGI’s Boutique” Ethan, Hunter, Noah and Grace. Young Entrepreneurs of Belmont.

They were kind enough to give Officer Henderson a refreshing cup of lemonade while he patrols Downtown.

Belmont PD photo

Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. briefs

July 11, 2019 EDITION Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Larry Rollins, President of Rollins Insurance located at 28 E. Woodrow Ave., Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 3, 23 & 25.

No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will remain at $10,000 until it’s won. Make sure you have your entry in by the 9am deadline on Monday for your chance to win!

THE BANNER NEWS LOTTERY

The Banner News Lottery is this simple!

Choose your favorite 3 numbers between 1 and 50 (not using the same number twice) and enter the numbers in the 3 circles below in any order.

Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning.

Look in next week's Banner-News for the 3 WINNING NUMBERS! LOTTERY RULES Absolutely one entry per household each week! No photo copies will be allowed. Any lottery entries that have the same handwriting or appear to be in conjunction with any other entry will be disqualified. Entries must be complete with name, household address and phone number. No business address will be accepted. All entries must be brought by the Banner-News drop box at 128-C North Main St. in Belmont, NC or post-marked by Saturday prior to Monday's drawing. We are not responsible for entries lost or late by mail delivery. If more than one correct lottery entry is received, the jackpot will be split between the winners. The Banner-News Lottery Jackpot will cap at $10,000 maximum. The judge's decision is final. Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Employees and immediate family of CF Media not eligible.

Mail to: Lottery Banner News 128-C North Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip __________ Phone _______________________________

Zumba classes are held Tuesday evenings at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex from 630-730pm.

For more information on the class please contact the instructor atzumbamas17@ gmail.com.

Beginner Adult Free Play Pickleball is being offered on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM—2:00 PM at the Tuckaseege Community Center.

Equipment provided.

The Sole Patrol, a senior citizen activity group, is looking for new members. They meet Mondays—Fridays, 8:30 AM—11:00 AM at the Tuckaseege Community Cen-

ter.

The Mount Holly Fitness Center is located at the Tuckaseege Community Center and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM—8:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM –12:00 PM. Call (704) 827-9035 for details.

For information on shelter rentals for the spring at Tuckaseege or River Street Parks, please call (704) 822-2938 or (704) 951-3006.For more information on Mount Holly Parks & Recreation please call 704-951-3024 or check the website: www.mtholly. us.

Mt. Holly Historical Society program The “Mecklenburg Declaration Of Independence” hosted by the Mount Holly Historical Society, this program is free and open to the public and will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 23 followed by light refreshments. Lawyer and author Scott Syfert will discuss the controversy surrounding the one of the greatest mysteries in American history—did

Mecklenburg County declare independence from Great Britain more than a year before anyone else? Come to the program to find out!The Historical Society is located at 131 S. Main Street in the heart of downtown Mount Holly and is open on Saturdays between 10:00 AM— 1:00 PM and during many downtown events.

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Lessie Davis accepted the centennial commemorative plaque, which will be placed on the former Cramerton School, which now houses Mayworth Senior Apartments.

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Hundreds came to celebrate the centennial of Cramerton School, to reminisce, give and receive awards, sing the school song and eat some good barbecue.

Roger Rankin was honored for donating his drawing of Cramerton School for a raffle to benefit the Historical Society. Alice Brown presented the award.

Audrey Leazer with the drawing of Cramerton School by Roger Rankin to be given away in a raffle to raise funds for the Cramerton Historical Society.

These banners soon will be hanging in the rafters of the gym at the C. B. Jack Huss Sports Complex in Cramerton.

100th anniversary of Mayworth School Singing the Cramerton High School song.

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A huge group of folks gathered June 29 in Cramerton to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mayworth School. A number of awards were given out and everyone had a great time recalling the long history of the town and school building which is curArt Shoemaker, left, received the Carmerton Spirit Award, rently used for apartments. and Jeff Ramsey received an Outstanding Community Service Award.

Jerry Dellinger was among many volunteers at the barbecue Cecil and Nancy Phillips chatting with Warren Cramer, grandson of Cramerton founder Stuart W. Cramer, Sr. serving line.

Mrs. Richard Atkinson (Sybil) took home second prize in the raffle a Cramerton School Centennial t-shirt.

Warren Cramer, right, grandson of Cramerton founder Stewart W. Carmer, Sr., spoke on the founders of Cramerton. At left, is Richard Atkinson, president of the Cramerton Historical Society.

Shirley Martin was the lucky winner of the Cramerton School drawing, here with Jeff Ramsey and Chris and Audrey Leazer.

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Meditations Everyone is a creation of God A church saw the changing demographics in its neighborhood. The leaders met to decide the best way to reach out to their changing community. They decided to begin a Wednesday night program for children. After several months the program grew with numerous children from the neighborhood attending.

After some time, the old guard, protector of everything “the way it used to be” began to grumble. They started complaining about the children not keeping their church as it should be. Some of the leaders of the program knew the real issue and addressed the situation. The real concern was too many of these kids from a different culture started attending.

A wise friend said these words that led me to reflect, “We don’t always know how to get diversity, and when we do our expectations are sometimes different.”

When I step outside my office door I enjoy conversations with the homeless; I chat with agnostics, atheist, and ex-convicts. I speak into their life encouragement and their divine purpose. They are different races, beliefs, background, and lifestyles. But, what I see is a beautiful creation of God with worth and purpose. I don’t try to change them to be like me.

Sometimes we want something only when it does not make us uncomfortable. For so long we wanted assimilation, not diversity.

Let others come as long as the group(s) can absorb my own culture. When this happens, we don’t have diversity.

What keeps us fearful from others who are different? We need to search our hearts to

determine why I am fearful and uncomfortable.

When Peter was on his rooftop prayRev. Angela Pleasants ing, he received a viDistrict sion from the Lord.

Superintendent The vision consisted of Catawba Valley of all kinds of ani- Methodist Churches mals. Peter was told to eat. Peter replied, “I cannot eat what is unclean.” The voice responded to Peter, “What God has made clean do not call unclean.”

Acts 10:15 NLT. Later, Peter goes to the house of Cornelius, a Gentile, and exclaims, “God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean.”

God breaks all barriers that keep us divided. So why do we still see barriers of division? It is our fear that serves as that dividing wall. And, maybe it is the discomfort of our inner self. Maybe, it is not being comfortable in your own skin.

“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:27-28 ESV. Our differences are not what defines us. It is being a child of God that defines us. It is when we stop looking at someone as “the other” and begin to see them as sister and brother that we can embrace people as they are instead of who we think they should be.

Levi Summey & Band to perform July 11th Come enjoy a great evening of Country and Patriotic music with Levi Summey and Band in an outdoor and relaxed atmosphere at The Gatherings Coffee Shoppe of Stanley on Thursday July 11th at 7:00 PM. Bring a lawn chair, a partner to dance with, and some spending money for the shoppe. The Gatherings is located at 524 S Highway 27 Stanley, NC 28164.

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First Baptist Belmont VBS First Baptist Church, Belmont 23 N. Central Ave. Belmont, will have its Vacation Bible School, “Athens” Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth.” It starts Monday July

22nd - 26th, 2019 every evening from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Pre-K - 5th Grade. Call for more information at 704825-3758 or follow this link: vbspro.events/p/fbcbelmont2019 or on Facebook

and Instagram.

There will be a lot of fun activities and lessons about the life of Paul. Come and bring your family and friends.

Forgive!

Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

Forgiving others is perhaps one of the most difficult things we do as followers of Jesus Christ. It is not easy to offer forgiveness to someone who has hurt us so bad, or caused us so much strife in our families and lives. It is not easy to forgive, especially if the person who wronged us is not remorseful, or could care less. However, just as we are to love our neighbors, we are to forgive them as well. Peter would ask Jesus one day how often he was to forgive. Jesus’ answer teaches us much about our need to forgive.

Matthew 18:21-35 records the parable of the unforgiving servant. In this parable, Jesus tells of the master of a house. This man was clearly wealthy, and had many servants. One day the master of the house decided to settle the accounts owed by his servants. One servant came before him owning ten thousand talents, or several million dollars to you and me. When the servant could not pay, the master sought to sell him and his family into slavery until the money was paid. The servant begged the master for more time. The master had compassion on him, and forgave him of all of the debt. Later, the same servant encountered a fellow servant who owed him a very small amount of money. This man could not pay, and the servant assaulted him and threw him into prison. When the master heard

The 2019 Little Miss Gastonia Pageant winners were Nova James Walker and Addison Lackey (front row); Ashlyn Price, Jasmine Menis, Saylor Cruz, and Elizabeth Mull (second row); and Dallas Seagle, Kennedy Hester, and Campbell Benton (back row).

Photo provided of this, he rebuked the wicked servant, reminding him of how he had been forgiven. The master told him he should have shown the same mercy to Rev. Trent Tankin others.

When we think of forgiveness, it is important to remember that much like the servant, we have been forgiven of so much. God has forgiven us of so many things in this life. We are born in sin.

We sin and rebel against God every day. We deserve punishment just like the servant, yet God freely forgives us in His mercy. We cannot repay the debt we owe God, yet He still forgives us. The death of Jesus Christ on the cross was the ultimate act of forgiveness. The One who knew no sin, bore our sin and punishment on the cross. Through His death, we have forgiveness by faith in Him. If God has forgiven us of so much, then we should naturally forgive others. Too often we react like the wicked servant. We receive forgiveness, yet we are slow to forgive others.

People may wrong us, betray us, and hurt us in so many ways, yet compared to how we have wronged God, it does not compare. When we come to Jesus by faith, we find forgiveness of our sins. If you are forgiven, forgive someone today. Perhaps you are struggling with the wrongs of others in your heart today. Release that today, forgive, and find peace.

Little Miss Gastonia Pageant Queens crowned for 2019 The 2019 Little Miss Gastonia Pageant was held on Sunday, June 9 at Stuart W. Cramer High School.

Twenty girls participated in the competition.

The winners were Baby Miss Gastonia Nova James Walker, Miniature Miss Gastonia Kennedy Hester, Tiny Miss Gastonia Saylor Cruz, Tiny Miss Gaston County Elizabeth Mull, Young Miss Gastonia Jasmine Menis, Junior Miss Gastonia Ashlyn Price, Teen Miss Gastonia Dallas Seagle, Mini-Majestic Miss Gastonia Addison Lackey, and Majestic Miss Gastonia Campbell Benton.

The princess award winners (runners-up) were Ellorie Dunn, Bella Twitty, Addaleigh Bradshaw, Lillee Falls, Nevaeh Queen, Se-

renity Brooks, Marley Roberts, Akira Biggs, Savannah Hubbard, Mia Huffstetler, and MaKayla Thomas.

The finalists for the people’s choice overall photogenic award in the 0-6 years age division were Kennedy Hester, Addison Lackey, Saylor Cruz, and Ellorie Dunn. The overall photogenic winner (0-6 years) was Elizabeth Mull.

The finalists for the people’s choice overall photogenic award in the 7-24 years age division were Dallas Seagle, Campbell Benton, Ashlyn Price, and MaKayla Thomas. The overall photogenic winner (7-24 years) was Jasmine Menis.

The signatures award winners were Jasmine Menis, Ashlyn Price,

MaKayla Thomas, Nova James Walker, Addaleigh Bradshaw, Kennedy Hester, and Nevaeh Queen.

The overall signatures award winners were Addison Lackey (0-6 years) and Campbell Benton (7-24 years).

The talent award winners were Dallas Seagle (first place), Campbell Benton (second place), and MaKayla Thomas (third place).

For more information about upcoming pageants for girls ages 0-18 years, visit the “Little Miss Gastonia Pageant” page on Facebook.

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Stanley mayor Steven Denton (center rear) and family at the fireworks

Brandon Dishmon sets up fireworks as Tug Deason and Ken Pruitt look on.

Donna Ward and daughters Sara, Anna and Jael Folks streaming into Harper Park for Stanley fireworks

The Jenkins family at Stanley fireworks

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The Depot Church craft booth at Stanley fireworks show.

Stanley fireworks show a big hit!

Stanley mayor pro tem Cathy Kirkland with her granddaughter Lillian at the fireworks show.

Photos by Bill Ward

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July 2019 Summer Reading Events All story times (i.e. Toddler Time, Story Time, Family Story Time) will be at the normal times at all library locations.

Please note: Some programs may require registration due to the limited number of available spaces.

Advance reservations suggested for organized groups.

Centerview Baptist Church had a very special guest at its VBS on June 25th. K-9 Officer Brian Hoyle with the Gaston County Police Department brought his K-9 and spoke to our students.

Thank you, Officer Hoyle for your time and effort. Exciting things are happening at Centerview Baptist Church! Come be with us each week.

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Municipal Election filings As of July 5th the following candidates have filed for municipal election seats: Claudina Ghianni-Toole, Belmont City Council Marc Seelinger, Belmont City Council D.C. (Little Dan) Boling, Bessemer City Council Ward 1 C.W. (Sonny) Boyd, Bessemer City Council Ward 4 Aaron Grosdidier, Bessemer City Mayor Becky Steelman Smith, Bessemer City Mayor Jon R. Abernethy, Cherryville City Council Ward 2 Richard E. Atkinson, Cramerton Town Commissioner Susan Neeley, Cramerton Town Commissioner Rick Coleman, Dallas Mayor Charles M. Odom, Gastonia City Council Ward 4

David Humphries, Gastonia City Council Ward 6 Walker Reid, Gastonia Mayor P.J. Rathbone, High Shoals Mayor Dan Weekley, High Shoals Mayor Annie Thombs, Kings Mountain City Council Ward 1 John Cato, Lowell City Council Thomas S. Gillespie, Lowell City Council Jeff Meadows, Mount Holly City Council Kenneth Reeves, Mount Holly City Council Jamie Fowler, Ranlo Town Commissioner Ronnie E. Laws, Ranlo Town Commissioner Steven K. Denton, Stanley Mayor

BELMONT BRANCH LIBRARY Animals in the Stars Thursday, July 11 at 3:00 PM The Schiele Museum staff will be here for an informative presentation using live animals! For school-age children and families.

The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Party Tuesday, July 16 at 3:30 PM It’s been 30 years since Disney released The Little Mermaid, and we are celebrating all things aquatic!

Learn about some unusual sea creatures, make some lovely mermaid crafts, and enjoy a special screening of The Little Mermaid. For families.

MACUSA Fantastic Beasts Task force Thursday, July 18 at 3:00 PM Join the MACUSA Fantastic Beasts Task Force and help the Gaston County Museum staff round up unexplained magical creatures and identify them! For school-age children and families.

“Stranger Things” Dungeons and Dragons Game Night Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 PM “Will, are you there?” Dungeons and Dragons is releasing a special Stranger Things edition, and

we’re bringing it to the library, just for you. The campaign is ready, so don’t get lost in the upset down, and watch out for the demigorgon! You don’t want to miss this! For teens and adults.

Muk Bang: Snack & Chat Saturday, July 20 at 12:00 PM You’ve seen them on YouTube, and now you can help us create our own Muk Bang video. Enjoy some delicious snacks, and tell us your opinion on outer space. What do you think is out there? For teens.

Sci-Fi Spectacular!

Thursday, July 25 at 3:00 PM Let your fandom flag fly!

Join us for a celebration of all things sci-fi, with crafts, activities and more! Be sure to dress up as your favorite sci-fi character, or wear a futuristic outfit of your own creation! For school-age children and families.

Game of Thrones Trivia Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 PM Bring your most knowledgeable teammates and test your knowledge of the Seven Kingdoms! We will have three rounds of ten questions, with a final bonus question on which you’ll wager. Let’s see if you’re the wisest person in Westeros! For adults.

Harry Potter Birthday Party Wednesday, July 31 at 11:00 AM “Happee birthdae, Harry!”

Wear your best robes, and join us for games, trivia, snacks, and of course, birthday cake! For school-age children and older.

MOUNT HOLLY BRANCH LIBRARY Lego Club

Thursday, July 11 at 3:30 PM Make Lego creations, accept the Lego challenge, and make new friends. For families.

Lego Robotics: Opportunity II Friday, July 12 at 3:30 PM Learn how to program a Lego Robotic vehicle to save Mars! For teens.

Family Story Time Saturday, July 13 at 12:00 PM Enjoy this 30-minute early literacy program for children 2 through 6 years old and their families. For families.

Teen Movie Night Monday, July 15 at 5:00 PM Enjoy snacks and a movie just for teens.

Zero G with G! Tuesday, July 16 at 3:30 PM Team up to learn about gravity and its effects through painting and experiments.

Registration required and limited to 30 participants. For 3rd to 8th grades.

Shirts in Space Thursday, July 18 at 3:30 PM Use bleach to create space themed shirts. Register with your birthday to create a magnet of the moon on the night you were born! Please wear clothing that can get stained or ruined. Registration required and limited to 15 participants. For teens.

Fandom Friday: Jedi Training Camp Friday, July 19 at 3:30 PM Hone your Jedi skills, make Origami Yoda, and more. For K-5th grades.

Art Club Tuesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM

Learn various painting techniques. For teens & adults.

STANLEY BRANCH LIBRARY Space craft-on-the-Go Every Friday through August 30, 2019 Create a space related craft each Friday. For schoolage children.

Spooky Stories w/ Marshmallows Monday, July 15 at 2:00 PM Listen to spooky stories while enjoying marshmallows! For school-age children.

Teen Book Talk Tuesday, July 16 at 4:00 PM Discuss the novel of the month with other book-lovers! Grades 7-12.

Dog Man Program Monday, July 22 at 2:00 PM George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception. For school-age children.

Art Club Tuesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM Learn various painting techniques. For teens & adults.

Cosmic Cupcakes Monday, July 29 at 2:00 PM Create your own out of this world cupcake! For school-age children.

Dash and Dot Tuesday, July 30 at 2:00 PM Dash will help kids learn, laugh, and grow! For schoolage children.

Paddle Battle on Wylie announced Join Anchored Soul for the 1st annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” August 24, 2019 in Belmont.

Whether you are a seasoned paddler or a fun-lovin’ newbie, we have something for you. Lake Wylie is a great place to enjoy a summer day on the water. Beginners can participate in a 1-mile fun race and the advanced paddler can take it up a notch in the 3.5- or 7-mile distance courses. There’s also a Guppies race and a SUP Pup Cup race for your human babies and fur babies, respectively.

All 1–, 3.5- & 7-mile race registrations includes t-shirt, The Town of Cramerton recenlty partnered with the Carolina meal ticket, drink ticket, conThread Trail to host National Trails Day. An estimated 1,700cert ticket & bottle opener 2,000 people visited Cramerton, Goat Island, the South Fork medal (3.5- & 7-mile finRiver and the many surrounding trails. Thank you to everyishers only). Race proceeds one who volunteered, sponsored, and came out to support the benefit local non-profit orgaevent. A special shout out to Cramerton businesses for accomnizations including Boys & modating all of our visitors and a “congrats” on several reGirls Club of Greater Gaston, cord breaking day of sales! Remember to keeps tabs on all the Catawba Riverkeeper & Trigreat special events Cramerton has coming up by visiting the County Animal Rescue. Race Parks & Recreation page on our website: http://cramerton.org/ T-shirt is only guaranteed if depar…/parks-recreation/special-events. you register by Friday, July Cramerton Parks and Rec. photo

26th, 2019. A popular energetic 80s Tribute Band will perform from 12:00-3:00pm followed by the awards ceremony at 3:00pm.

No Equipment, No Problem. Anchored Soul and California Republic will be available to assist with all your equipment needs. Never

been on a paddle board before and would like to try it out, contact Heidi Leah Schmidt, certified SUP Instructor and owner of Anchored Soul to schedule a lesson.

Register as a Racer at the following link: https:// paddleguru.com/races/BonTempsPaddleBattleonWy-

lie. Purchase event tickets for anyone not registering as a Racer: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/bon-tempspaddle-battle-on-wylie-concert-tickets-60600211865?af f=ebdssbdestsearch Location Address: 3127 South Point Rd Belmont, NC 28012. Anchored Soul photo

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Gaston Braves advance to round two in Legion Play-offs

By Art Shoemaker The Gaston Braves finished regular season play with an 11-5 won loss record.

This resulted in a third place finish in the Western Division of Area IV play.

The Braves were paired against Henderson Co. in the first round of the playoffs to determine an Area IV Champion.

This series opened last Monday here in Belmont.

Henderson Co. opened strong in this first contest in topping the G-Braves by 9-6 final score. The visitors scored early and often in scoring in every inning but two. The Braves scored single tallies in the second, third and fifth innings and added a three spot in the seventh and final inning but this was not enough in the opening game loss.

Jayson Szot led the Braves in offense with a couple of doubles and an RBI. Jordan Lathe and Carter Merrill both had two singles that produced RBI’s. Preston Conner added a single and Kolby Smith had an RBI in the game.

Zack Summerville suffered the loss in working three innings and allowing seven hits, walking three and striking out two. Hunter Robinson relieved in the fourth and fifth innings and surrendered four hits one being a two run homer to our visitors. Grayson Thomas was effective for the Braves in pitching the final two frames striking out two and allowing one unearned run.

Last Tuesday the Braves traveled to Hendersonville and suffered a second loss in

this best of five series. And as in game one Henderson Co. scored in every inning but two in winning by a final score of 10-6. After scoring single runs in earlier innings the Braves again mounted a comeback in scoring three runs in the final inning but this was not enough to fall behind by two games in the series.

The Braves were out hit in this game by a 12-9 count and in a key department that has plagued the Braves all season committed five errors to none for Henderson Co. Offensively, Jordan Lathe, Carter Merrill and Jayson Szot each managed two hits to lead the Braves. Szot and Merrill’s hits produced RBI’s.

Jacob Landis took the loss for Gaston in allowing six hits and seven runs over three innings, striking out two.

Hunter Robinson and Grayson Thomas each worked two innings. Thomas was effective in his two innings on the hill in allowing no earned runs and recording three K’s.

It was back to Belmont for game three in a July 4th encounter. Henderson Co. jumped out to an early lead in scoring three runs in both the first and second innings.

The G-Braves answered with two runs in the fourth frame. However the visitors tacked on a single score in the top of the sixth to take a 7-2 lead after 5 ½ innings of play. In dramatic fashion the Braves erupted for six runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 8-7 lead going into the final inning.

Luke Bumgarner, a

North Gaston product who is headed to Appalachian to play baseball, was the hitting star for the Braves in stroking two home runs in the game that produced four RBI’s.

Jordan Lathe and Preston Conner, two South Pointer’s, both had two hits. Kolby Smith, Wesley Hall, Jayson Szot and Zack Summerville each chipped in with a hit.

Conner, Summerville, and Jason Maggs all had key RBI’s in the big sixth inning for the Braves. As stated earlier the key hit in the sixth was the three RBI homer by Luke Bumgarner.

Zack Summerville was the starting hurler for the Braves and threw four innings. Jayson Szot came on in the fifth and worked two innings to pick up the win. Jordan Lathe recorded a save in striking out two and allowing no hits in the seventh inning.

Saturday the Braves traveled to Hendersonville to play game four.

The Braves jumped to an early lead by scoring twice in the second and added three additional runs in both the third and fourth innings.

Henderson Co. scored a single run in the second inning.

With the G-Braves batting in the top of the fourth frame the rains came. After the heavy downpour the Hendersonville diamond was declared unplayable by the

Back row: Jason Maggs (#11), Luke Bumgarner (#10), Zach Summerville (#4), Jacob Landis (#7), Assistant Coach Zach Bumgarner, Head Coach Mark King, Assistant Coach Kenneth Pasour, Jayson Szot (#22), Andrew Warren (#23), Carter Merrill (#26), Alex Coffey (#15). Front row: Dosi Jonas (#14), Preston Conner (#19), Hunter Robinson (#12), Cameron Cook (#9), Kolby Smith (#24), Grayson Thomas (#2), Jordan Lathe (#1), Wes Hall (#8).

Photos by Christee King umpires.

American Legion officials had made a decision pregame to move the game back to Belmont in the event that the Hendersonville field became unplayable.

The Henderson Co. coach decided to forfeit the series to the G-Braves rather than drive to Belmont to finish the series.

This sends the Braves to Asheville this past Sunday night to begin the next series in the Area IV playoffs. This series will again be a best three out of five affair.

Preston Conner, a South Point standout, struck the key blow in the game with a home run with two Braves abroad that gave the team a big early lead. Conner had two hits in

Teammates celebrate #10 Luke Bumgarner’s 3 RBI homer. the abbreviated game. Jordan Lathe also had two bingles in the game. Adding single hits in the contest were Jayson Szot and Wes Hall.

Jacob Landis was the

starting hurler for the Braves allowing two hits, striking out four and walking three.

The Braves now sport a 14-7 record heading into the Asheville series.

Kolby Smith #24 throws from the infield.

Braves infielder Jayson Szot #22 gets ready for a play.

Gaston Braves player Dosi Jonas #14 rounds the bases.

Braves catcher Carter Merrill #26 is ready for the pitch.

G-Braves pitcher Jordan Lathe #1 winds up.

Zach Summerville #4 lets fly.

Gaston Braves fans Don Rogers, Art Shoemaker, Scottie Lee (former GB player), and Phil Tate enjoying a game last week.

Plenty of dirt from a slide can be seen on the uniform of Jordan Lathe #1.

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Grizzlies struggle to begin second half

By Dalton Sweezy daltonsweezy02@gmail.com

The beginning of the Coastal Plain League second half is much like the beginning of the season.

No divisional lead is safe as all records are set back to zero wins and zero losses.

The Gastonia Grizzlies have the comfort of a guaranteed playoff spot due to their first half success, but don’t want to lose all of their momentum they’ve built over the last month.

Grizzlies pitching coach Anderson Burgess believes the type of baseball they play over these next 25 games will carry over into how they play in the postseason.

“Even if we’re not winning every game, you know we’ve already clinched a spot, let’s just keep playing good baseball,” he said.

“That way when the playoffs come it’s not a switch we’re trying to flip, it’s something we’ve been doing the entire second half.”

Gastonia would begin the week with a home date with the Lexington County team they beat to win the first half.

Kyle King took the mound for the Grizzlies, but after giving up a first inning, two-run home run, was taken out as a precaution.

The Gastonia coaching staff felt something wasn’t right, and decided not to risk losing their best pitcher to an injury this early in the second half.

After King exited, the Grizzlies’ bullpen struggled to record outs, and the team dropped their first game of the half by a score of 12-10.

After an off day on Tuesday, Gastonia hosted the Forest City Owls in their first meeting since mid June.

Forest City is a much improved team since the last

time Gastonia saw them, and are the biggest threat to compete with the Grizzlies in the second half. The Owls had an offensive explosion in which they scored in six out of nine innings, putting up 17 runs on 17 hits.

The Gastonia offense struggled early, putting them at a huge deficit. They eventually began scoring, but it wasn’t until the fifth inning after they were already down by 11 runs.

This coupled with bullpen issues, was too much to overcome for the struggling squad. They eventually fell to the Owls by a score of 1711, putting them in a hole to begin the second half.

The Grizzlies sat at 0-2 as they took the field on Friday night for a matchup with those same Owls. After another slow start offensively, the Grizzlies began to break out of their slump and show the Owls that they weren’t going to go quietly. They eventually tied the game with Forest City, and headed into the bottom of the ninth inning with a 6-6 score.

After getting a runner on base, Grizzlies All-Star catcher, Landon Choboy stepped up to the plate. Choboy has been known for his power all season long, being one of the few Grizzly players who has the ability to hit a substantial amount throughout the year. On this occasion, he came to the plate in a huge position.

Gastonia had already dropped the first two of the half, and didn’t want to be at the bottom of the division heading into the AllStar Break. Choboy came through as he launched one off the bat to deep right field.

The Gastonia players immediately knew the ball had a chance to leave as they

came running from the dugout to see if it would carry fair down the right field line. The ball sailed just over the right field wall securing the victory for the Grizzlies.

The bench stormed the field to celebrate as the ever elusive first win of the half was finally theirs.

Gastonia would finish the last game before the All-Star break in disappointing fashion, losing a close battle to the Asheboro Copperheads in their lone away game of the week. The Grizzlies would take the remainder of the week off, as the Coastal Plain League All-Star showdown took place at the home of the Bananas in Savannah, Georgia.

Four thousand or more people filled Historic Grayson Stadium for what promised to be a one of a kind experience.

Structured like no other All-Star game in history, six teams would be created based on division, fan voting, and hometown members of Savannah. They would then compete in a homerun derby to determine their seeding in a six team tournament that would take place over two days. The tournament would feature shorter three inning games to keep the action fast-paced and moving.

The Grizzlies compete in the Coastal Plain League West division sending four players to compete on the squad, along with one player to play on the fan voted team.

Heach coach Charles Bradley had the privilege of coaching the team, following Gastonia’s terrific first half start. Bradley chose to go with Forest City Owl, Kendall McGowan to compete in the Homerun Derby. McGowan, out of Appalachian

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State, competed well, but the event would eventually go to Ethan Baucom of the Savannah Bananas.

This meant that the Western team would have to play first to begin the tournament against the fan voted team.

The only Grizzly to record a hit in the shortened game was third basemen Chase Achuff, who helped the fan vote team defeat the Western All-Stars by a score of 1-0. In fact, the entire West division team was held hitless all game long, resulting in a combined no hit effort by the fan voted pitchers.

Though the Grizzlies players may not have seen as many at-bats as they would’ve liked, the honor and opportunity to play in front of MLB scouts is still extremely important.

Chase Achuff continued to be a standout player for the fan vote team going forward as he recorded another hit and scored a run in the semi-final game against the hometown Savannah team.

The fan vote team actually was able to make it all the way to the championship game to face off against the East division all-stars. In an exciting, low scoring affair, the fan vote had a 1-0 advantage going into the final inning of play. The East team was able to string together several hits, and eventually win the game in walk-off fashion.

Jacob Plastiak of the Wilmington Sharks was able to roll one right down the first baseline allowing the winning run to score.

There are many takeaways from an All-Star game

in such an odd format. The idea is to give players a lot more at-bats then they would see in a typical 9 inning game. While that is true for the teams that win, many of the Grizzly players only saw one plate appearance and that was it. Though this is definitely to be taken into consideration moving forward, the shortened games did keep the fans much more engaged and in their seats.

The Grizzlies begin the second half with a 1-3 record, putting themselves in third place early in the standings, behind both Forest City and Asheboro.

Gastonia looks to gain momentum and find their stride in the second half with their next game coming Wednesday in Thomasville against the Hitoms.

Bill Epley named Grand Marshall of Antique Bikes On Main Rally Nearly 60 years ago, Bill Epley threw his leg over the motorcycle business, gave it a swift kick, twisted the throttle and never looked back. His ride isn’t over yet.

Bill Epley has been named Grand Marshall of the 2019 Antique Bikes on Main motorcycle rally.

While trying to buy a new bike with money in hand, he couldn’t find the decent treatment customers deserve. So he bought some motorcycle magazines, contacting anyone who might help him become a dealer. In 1961, E&H Cycles was established selling Moto Guzzi, Ducati and Norton motorcycles from an old barn behind the family home in Forest City. In 1967, the dealership moved to Pine Street in Spartanburg, then to Hwy 221 in Whitney in 1972.

E&H Cycles returned to Forest City in 1978. By 1981, after Honda Motorcycles recruited him as a franchisee, he was in his new building where he still operates E&H Honda with son Howard.

Motorcycle expertise is only part of his success. Bill has special talent with people and became a trusted mentor to many area racers, including Antique Bikes on Main founder Dennis Harris. “If he hadn’t helped me rebuild my Ossa engine in ‘71 when a kid, I doubt I would have

kept racing. He didn’t sell Ossa. He didn’t charge me anything.

If he couldn’t do it, Bill could walk into Gene Fulton’s or John Green’s NASCAR shop and get it done. He knew what he was doing.

Bill had real connections- not just local.

To be honest, there wouldn’t be an Antique Bikes on Main rally if not for Bill Epley, what he did for me and so many others.”

“We raced all over the country,” said Bill. “Lots of motorcycles, lots of friends.”

Join us in Chesnee, South Carolina July 27-28 to honor Bill Epley.

For more information about the 15th annual Antique Bikes on Main motorcycle rally in Chesnee, contact Dennis A Harris 864590-2141 or visit www.AntiqueBikesOnMain.com

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Reception honors mentors and business partners, culminates “Big 50” celebration

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Hagans, Communications, Cindy Owens, W.C. Friday Middle School, Philip Ratchford, Academic Services, Jacqueline Robinson, Hunter Huss High School, Julian Wilson, York Chester Middle School,Valerie Yatko, Business Partnerships, Three high school seniors were presented the Paul F. Fuller Scholarship, which is given to students involved in the Gaston County Schools mentoring program. The scholarship winners were Caleb Moore of Hunter Huss High School, Jacob Hunt of Forestview High School, and Anthony Perez of Hunter Huss High School.

The Hunter Huss High School Chorus performed two songs to close the ceremony: Akakomborerwa” (Shone Blessing) by Lee R. Kesselman and “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway

Superintendent Booker, Audrey Devine, and Brent Moore. musical, “Rent.”

Gaston County Schools launched its “Big 50 Anniversary” in August 2018 with the Back-To-School Convocation for employees. The “Big 50” Parade in September served as the communitywide kickoff for the year-long celebration. Other activities included a pictorial display at the Gaston County Public Library, a sports history ex-

hibit at the Gaston County Museum, an employee talent show, special programming on Channel 21, and historyrelated posts on social media.

The golden anniversary celebration commemorated the consolidation of the county schools, Gastonia city schools, and Cherryville city schools in 1968 to form the unified Gaston County Schools.

Principal appointments and transfers for 2019-2020 During a meeting on June 27, the Gaston County Board of Education approved the following principal appointments/ transfers for the 2019-2020 academic year: Principal Appointments: Dawn Lavinder Todd Goff apChad Carper Bill Kessler pointed to serve as principal at at Highland Page Primary School. He School of previously served as the as- Technology. sistant principal at Belmont He previMiddle School. ously served Dawn Lavinder ap- as the execupointed to serve as prin- tive direccipal at McAdenville tor for high Elementary School. She school inpreviously served as the as- struction. sistant principal at New Hope Principal Elementary School.

Transfers: Tammy Mims appointed C h a d Tammy Mims Lucretia Rice to serve as principal at Chapel Carper transGrove Elementary School. ferred to Bill Kessler transferred to She previously served as an serve as principal at W.C. serve as principal at Sadler assistant principal at Hunter Friday Middle School. He Elementary School. He preHuss High School. previously served as principal viously served as principal at James Montgomery ap- at Chapel Grove Elementary Page Primary School. pointed to serve as principal School.

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As a culmination for the Gaston County Schools “Big 50 Anniversary,” a three-inone event was held at the Gastonia Conference Center.

The “Big 50 Reception” was a way to honor school mentors, thank business and community partners, and bring the district’s year-long anniversary celebration to a close.

Here are five highlights from the reception: Gaston County Schools has more than 200 mentors and 400 business/community partners. The mentors and business/community partners in attendance were recognized for their outstanding and meaningful contributions during the 2018-2019 school year.

The “Big 50 Anniversary” Presenting Sponsors were honored: American and Efird, Beam Construction, CaroMont Health, GSM Services, Gaston County Education Foundation, Scribbles Software, and Wells Fargo.

Each sponsor contributed $5,000. The City of Gastonia also was recognized as a Presenting Sponsor for providing in-kind services to stage the “Big 50” Parade.

Each member of the “Big 50 Anniversary” planning committee was presented a commemorative coin, which featured the “Big 50” logo.

The following people served on the committee: Bryan Denton, Hunter Huss High School, Audrey Devine, Stuart W. Cramer High School, Chad Duncan, Athletics, Thressia Greer, Lingerfeldt Elementary School, Todd

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CELEBRATE FARMER FOODSHARE! Live music with Dave Desmelik and the freshest food in Cleveland County. Saturday 8am-Noon @ City Pavilion 126 W. Marion St., Shelby. Debit & EBT accepted.

YOUR “HOME OFFICE” UPTOWN! Attention small businesses and entrepreneurs!

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We have turn-key, professional space. Biz Hub Coworking located at 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Visit BizHubShelby.com or call 704-466-3051.

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(704) 406-9082 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE. Thursday 7/11/2019, 10am at Cherryville Self Storage, 300 W. Main St., Cherryville, NC. Notice is hereby given that various items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rent at the self storage facility.

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EMPLOYMENT JOIN THE TEAM! Looking for a part-time team member able to multi task using QuickBooks, and proficient in Payroll Processing. We offer flexible hours with competitive pay in a professional setting, walking distance to Uptown Shelby. We welcome your application at BizHub 407 N Lafayette St or email resume to jeff@qbxaccounting.com.

SUMMER HELP NEEDED. Landscaping. Part-time. 704739-4108, (704) 476-6199 LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 25 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC DOWN TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL SERVICE. Still needing to hire help part time, $9 hour. Must have own transportation. 828-395-0758. $800 “GUARANTEED” WEEKLY. Mailing flyers from home. For free packet call 1-972-221-7035 LANDSCAPERS NEEDED. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 4730341 FAMILY CARE HOME. Currently seeking to hire a seasoned women to work part time as a personal care aide. Must be dependable and reliable in job performance. Must pass drug test and criminal background. Reference are needed.

(704) 477-0382 NOW HIRING! 2ND, Shifts. Apply in person at on One Care, Inc. 203 Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 5200

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JOB OPENINGS. Farm Labor, Maintenance, Carpenter, Grounds Keeper. Must have N.C. Drivers License. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 FULL OR PART-TIME KENNEL/DOG DAY CARE HELP NEEDED. Apply in person July 8-12, 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm.

Dog experienced helpful but will train right person. 152 Frontage Road, Forest City.

PART TIME HELP NEEDED. EAST BELMONT RESIDENTS ONLY-Part time help wanted 40 hours a month doing light office work in a nice office space in Belmont. No experience required; will train as needed.

Hours are flexible. You must live in East Belmont between the Catawba River and downtown Main Street. To qualify, you need to have a VALID NC driver’s license or State ID with an East Belmont address.

If interested, please send your name, address and phone number to slaye@accelaconsulting. com. The position will start July 1. (704) 860-3487 slaye@accelaconsulting.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARTS BELMONT: Teach piano today! Seeking Certified teachers piano/guitar/band instruments, private lessons/ summer group camp. Artsbelmont.com or call 704-942-4788.

BUSINESS SERVICES GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

(980) 295-0750 DOWN TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL. No job too small.

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BUSINESS SERVICES RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-4190117, 704-472-9367.

COOKE’S LAWNCARE. Call 704-538-1364 for free estimates PRESSURE WASHING AND DECK RESTORE. Landscaping, Mulching, Handyman Services, much more.

Experienced. No job too small. Free estimates. Call 704-692-4449.

HAIR DESIGNER. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact for appointment 704297-8553. Mention this ad and get 10% off.

GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

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LESSONS ARTS BELMONT: New studio instructor has openings now.

Piano/ Guitar, students 15/yrs.

Website: artsbelmont.com or call 704-942-4788.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY ATTIC SALE Sat Jul 13th, 2019, 07:30am until. Furniture & house items, misc. 408 S. Cansler St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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WHIRLPOOL ROPER WASHER. I have for sale a Roper washing machine, great shape.

Bought new ones, don’t need this one. Come check it out. $120. (980) 295-8238 abernathyteddy216@gmail.com

ESTATE SALE. 7/26, 10am12pm. Estate sale including furniture, dishes, miscellaneous personal property and much more. 412 Franklin Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150

RUTHERFORD COUNTY BENEFIT YARD SALE FOR MISSIONS. Saturday, 7/13, 7am-12pm. Proceeds help children in Moldova. Furniture, clothes, appliances, shoes, electronics, jewelry, toys, baby items. 301 Old Caroleen Road, Forest City.

MULTIPLE FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri. July 19, 7am-12pm and Sat. July 20, 7am-? Furniture, books-collectibles, clothing, knick knacks, odds & ends, much more. 251 US 221 N. Hwy., Rutherfordton NC 28139

FOR SALE 5’ BUSH HOG. 3 pt hitch. $280 704-466-4675 SOLID OAK ROLL TOP DESK. Beautiful Oak Roll Top Computer Desk, $200. (704) 616-8504 LNCB99@aol.com

MAYTAG WASHER. Extra large capacity. 2015 Snapper 28” cut, Whirlpool 5 gallon water cooler, set of ramps, mobile chair carrier, new Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Pistol. All for $2800. (704) 678-1846 CURIO CABINET $30. Furniture, old books, posters, country and western record albums, movie, bubble gum trading card, (terminator) & blue chair.

(704) 974-8440 REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443 EXCELLENT RUNNING RABBITS. $10 each. Hunting, Dog Training / Ground Re-Stocking.

Rutherford County, NC. (734) 341-6169 MEDIUM SIZED BARCALOUNGER with blue upholstery. Great condition, $75.

828-429-3116.

GATES 601 PORTABLE HOSE CRIMPER WITH DIES. 110 volt, works great, $500.

828-245-9620.

1997 FORD DELUXE CREW CAB. V-8, Topper, $2000. 828245-7179.

TAX FREE. Full 15 lb Propane tank. 3 or more free delivery.

Cash only. 828-453-0828.

ELECTRICIAN RETIRING. 1997 Dodge B2500 Work Van, $1500. Westinghouse House Meter, 6 jumpers, disconnect device, $50. Ratchet Cable Cutters, $30. Klein, $40-$50.

(2) Maxon handheld communicator, $25 8’ Ground Rod Electric Driver, $150. Greenlee Punch Sets 1/2-3/4-1”, 1 ¼-1 ½, $10 with screw $15. 1 ½-2”, ½-1 ¼, Slugo Buster Punch Kit 7237BB, $75. Progressive Electronic 200EP Wire Tracker, $50/$75 new. Progressive Electronic 200EP & Tracker#2, $100. Kill-a-Watt (P3) Model LP4400 Meter, NEW, $20.

Wireless Inspection Camera (Centech #66550), $75. Black & Decker Industrial Band Saw, $75. For list of other electrical items, call 828-453-0828.

UNIFLAME GRILL, $75. I have for sale a Uniflame Grill. No problems with this grill except igniter does not work. Have to use matches or lighter. Igniter can be fixed. Everything else works fine. Local pickup only.

(980) 295-8238 abernathyteddy216@gmail.com METAL ROOFING. $2.27 per linear foot, 40 yr warranty. Delivery available. (704) 482-7880

INVACARE M 51 Mobility Chair, 6 wheels on the floor for E-Z mobility. Comes with charger, delivery, warranty. $425. (704) 584-9820 mobilityservices07@gmail.com OAK SLAB FIREWOOD. Ideal for camping, outdoor firepits. $20 stack, you pick up or $40 1/2 pickup load, delivered. 828395-0758.

THE FLEA BEACON® is a patented device to control fleas the home without toxic chemicals costly exterminators. Results overnight! Bridges Hardware & Home Center.

704-739-5461 (www.fleabeacon.com) KARATE EQUIPMENT. All kinds, call for price. Excellent condition. (704) 477-6964 or (704) 466-5928 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881.

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FOR SALE 6 MONTH OLD ASHLEY LIVING ROOM SUITE. Couch, ottoman & chair, trimmed out in wood. Paid $1600, will take $600. Neutral colors. (704) 482-0421

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GASTONCOUNTYUSA.COM, DONALD TRUMP HATS. Hats of different styles, colors, sizes, more. MAGA, 2020, Keep America Great! MAGA411@ email.com

PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS. Top Quality, NEW, USED, Bank Repo’s. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Free delivery. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

SELECT CUTTING OR PINE THINNING. COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER, 10 ACRES+. OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. MEMBER OF NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742.

ALPACAS, MINATURE DONKEYS & GOATS FOR SALE. Call (704) 418-3794

TRAVEL TRAILER. Gorgeous 2017 25ft. Freedom Express, 5 year warranty, 2 slides, 2 AC’s, LED awning, center island, satellite, camera, sway bar, more options and equipment, $20,000. 828-288-7257.

TRIMTRAMP/EXT TABLE. DeWalt 7-1/4 saw, like new, cuts angles, can use a Router on it, use on Vinyl Siding, $350. Call 828245-9620 or 828-223-1393.

2017 JON BOAT. 16 ft, 20 HP, 4 Stroke Motor, 2018 Trolling Motor - Fish Finder. Everything you need for fishing. 704-472-4645 $7000.00

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 MEN’S WESTERN BOOTS. Pair of Ariat 12EE, worn 3 times, $100. Pair of Tony Lama 12EE, worn twice, $100. Pair of boot stretchers, $10. Whirlpool upright freezer with new compressor $150. New bedside commode never used, $15.

Toilet lift seat, never used $10.

(704) 263-5477

WASHER & DRYER FOR SALE. Estate By WHIRLPOOL Matching Washer & Dryer. INCLUDES: HEAVY DUTY SUPER CAPACITY WASHER, HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY DRYER. (Dryer timer is manual). (980) 295-8254 maeserob@gmail.com

COMPLETE CONTENTS OF HOME AND BUILDINGS FOR SALE: Furniture, tools, lawn equipment, plants. Everything has to go! Correct # 828-2293189.

POULAN RIDING MOWER, 12.5HP, 30” cut, very low hours, $325. 18” Ford Backhoe Bucket, fits a 555 Backhoe, $350. 828-289-1817.

TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 NC4EVER.COM, DO-ITYOURSELF CNC WOODWORKING SAW. This saw does most of the work in woodworking. NC4Ever@email.com

CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., in stock.

Delivery and installation available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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Protect your investments. Areas Largest on site display, 100’s of options and sizes, 12 wide to 60 wide. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630.

J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

PLANTS: Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells, Daylilies, Blooming Cherry Tree (regular/weeping). 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. 828-245-0245.

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT. On Thursday 13th around Briarcliff Road in Shelby. Gray with white markings and white face. REWARD! (704) 466-8888

FARM & GARDEN CUCUMBERS FOR PICKLING, and okra. 828-2450248.

O R G A N I C A L LY - G R O W N (NOT CERTIFIED).

Horse Powered Cultivated. Produce Farm. Variety of Vegetables.

Mana’s & Emma’s Farm, 144 Iron Wheel Drive, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

674 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR BRUSH HOG. 1975, 65HP, 3 point hitch, Rebuilt Motor, Good Shape $6500. Frontier Bush Hog 72” cut, Good Shape $1000. Will sell together for $7000. (704) 477-2654 dredfoot@att.net D170 JOHN DEERE 52.

2015 D170 John Deere 52 inch mower. Excellent condition. Low hours. Garage kept. $1200. (704) 487-9124 fkniebes@aol.com

WANT TO BUY CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228

BOATS

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 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you.

We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also.

Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid.

(828) 980-3329 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006 “CASH”!. WE BUY SCRAP & CARS. Running or not. Must have title! Top Dollar. 704-2912852, (704) 974-2256

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DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

22’ CHAPARRAL VILLAIN III BOAT with trailer. 1986 new motor, floor, carpet, vinyl, depth/fish finder, marine stereo, prop, trailer brakes. Ready for the lake, $5000. 828-223-3311.

GOT BOAT? Aluminum Starcraft 15ft Runabout. Excellent condition, 30HP 4 stroke Mercury-worth 4k alone, Cox tilt trailer, Chart plotter, more. Sale or partial trade. 828-476-6058.

PETS & LIVESTOCK CLICKER TRAIN YOUR PET. Train your dog, cat, horse or even your bird with a clicker.

From Shelby NC. USA411@ email.com DOG KENNELS start at $189.99 in stock. Lots of sizes available, delivery and install available. Dog roofs, dog houses. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

AUSTRALIAN BLUE HEELER. 6 months old, $300. All shots up to date. Can be seen on premises. 704-692-1068 4 VERY CUTE SWEET KITTENS 3 Black & 1 Grey. (6 weeks old) Free to a Good Home! Call (864) 219-2966

CARS & TRUCKS 2006 GMC ENVOY Denali.

White with grey leather interior, V8, 4x4, looks & runs great, 200,900 miles, $4900. 828223-3311.

1930 MODEL A ROADSTER $10,000. Also have a 1931 Ford Model A Coupe $10,000. (704) 482-4717 2005 FORD RANGER STX TRUCK. 4 cylinder, automatic, aluminum wheels, $4995. 828287-3820.

MAPLE RIDGE RV PARK CAMPGROUND. Full Hook Up. 30/50 Amp Connections, Pet Friendly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly rates. Rutherfordton/Lake Lure.

828-305-2909.

28 SUNSETTER CAMPER 28 ft. Good condition. $5500.

(704) 616-8824 2004 KEYSTONE OUTBACK CAMPER. Sleeps 7, good condition, refrigerator, air condition, canopy, very clean, $7500 firm.

828-245-3880.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2017 JEEP WRANGLER 33,000 miles, $25500, (704) 297-8455 rkahconley@att. net 1993 CHEVROLET C/K 1500 Silverado. With camper top, one owner, 150,000 miles. Call for Price. (704) 678-1846 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA 4 door, white, $2650. 2005 Chevy Cobalt, $1995. 2004 BMW 330CI, $6950. 1999 Toyota Camry, $1850. 828-2878668.

2014 BUICK LACROSSE 61,000 miles, Asking $19,899, Loaded with all the extras, Color Red, new tires, new battery, freshly serviced, with double sunroof, 20 inch mag wheels. 704-6921384 2004 CHEVROLET S-10 (4x4) Auto., 4 Door. 4.3 V-6 Engine.

Mechanically Sound! Approximately 200,000 miles. Asking $2500 Nego. (704) 600-5519 2003 BMW 5 SERIES Roadster Convetible, auto, black 85K, $4700. Also 2011 HD Road King, Stroker motor, silver, lots extras $10,000. (704) 300-9223 2018 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MOBILITY VAN. Grey, Like New! Only 23,400 miles, A/C, Side Entrance, Power Sliding Doors, AM/FM Stereo, Leather Seats, CD, Navigation System, Rear View Camera, Satellite Radio Ready, Side & Overhead Airbags, Flex Fuel, Cruise Control. $43,000. Call (704) 472-1345

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER. 3750 original miles. Garage kept. Runs great! Has a few minor dings.

Only $2400. Call (704) 6789504

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch.

(2) 5525 TERN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. 828-429-3935.

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