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• Belmont • Cramerton • Lowell • McAdenville • Mount Holly • Stanley

Mt. Holly council recognizes employee excellence

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Last week’s regular monthly meeting of the Mt. Holly city council was anything but regular since a plethora of proud municipal employees were recognized for superior service.

Leading the hit parade was Kemp Michael who was recognized for 45 years, that’s right, 45 years, as city attorney.

The proclamation Michael received touched on many

aspects of his life and career.

Here are just a few of the accolades- Kemp coached basketball for the Mount Holly Recreation League when son Allen and daughter Marie were both playing, and many of his former students still come to see him. He also served as the President of the Mount Holly Rotary Club, when he started the Rotary Children’s Christmas Party, which is still serving elementary age children in need today. He served on the Gaston County School Board

for 14 years including being the Chairperson at a point.

He served on the site selection committee for Stuart Cramer High School while taking chemotherapy. He served on the Gaston County Zoning Board for several years. He continues to do pro bono legal work for such organizations as the CRO, and does pro bono legal work as often as he can for those organizations and sometimes individuals who are in need.

He has fostered this sense of community and importance

of pro bono work in me, the next generation. He has been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Holly for many years.

What is especially astounding is the fact that he has overcome serious health challenges such as kidney disease and still been able to carry out his duties to the city, his private law practice, and civic involvements.

Michael mused over what Kemp Michael and his daughter assistant city attorney Marie the decades he and his family Anders.

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Shining Hope Farms hosts international hippotherapy training session

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Milinda Kirkpatrick’s Shining Hope Farms near Mt. Holly and Stanley held an event last weekend that brought a group of occupational therapists together for some hands on hippotherapy training.

Some of you are no doubt wondering, what in the world is hippotherapy?

According to the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA), the term hippotherapy refers to how occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology professionals use evidencebased practice and clinical reasoning in the purposeful manipulation of equine movement to engage sensory, neuromotor and cognitive systems to achieve functional outcomes. In conjunction with the affordances of the equine environment and other treatment strategies or tools, hippotherapy is part of a patient’s integrated plan of care.

Simply put, hippotherapy refers to the use of equine movement (the movement of the horse) as a treatment tool within occupational therapy, physical therapy or speech language pathology treatment. The term hippotherapy originates from the Greek word, “hippos” meaning horse.

At facilities like Shining Hope Farms, patients, with the help of trained therapists like those who took part in last weekend’s seminar, actually take to the saddle for guided, controlled, riding sessions.

Hamilton the horse was doing his part at the Shining Hope Farms The Level II trainhippotherapy training event last weekend. Seen with Hamilton are ing at Shining Hope hippotherapists from left Carly Draper, Cara Gillison, and Elizabeth Farms saw about a Larson. dozen participants on board. Sessions took part in the classroom and Georgia, and Arizona. One therapist there and, like the in an enclosed riding ring. of the participants, Natalia other people who took part, Folks receiving training came Campbell, came all the way intends to take what she from a variety of states such from County Tyrone, Ireland. learned back home.

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South Point’s Kody Kubbs is Teacher of the Year finalist

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Energy is the word that best sums up the professional and personal style of South Point High history teacher and coach Kody Kubbs who is one of five finalists for the prestigious Gaston County Schools Teacher of the Year honor.

A native of Ohio, Kubbs

graduated Ohio Northern University in 2007. He soon moved to Belmont where he took a job teaching U.S. History at Belmont Middle School. After four years at that post, he moved down the road to South Point where he’s been for seven years as an AP U.S. History teacher as well as the cross country See KUBBS, Page 3 Like Us On

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“Household tasks are easier and quicker when they are done by somebody else.”

- James Thorpe

My Opinion:

Down on the farm As some of you know and the rest of you are going to soon find out, I have a lot of red dirt farmer blood in my veins.

In 1773 my five times great grandfather John Smith, his wife Rosanna, and their kid David hopped a ship from Ulster, Ireland and ended up living on a land grant from King George down on the South Point peninsula.

In 1830, my three times great grandfather Robert Smith bought 500 acres from the Catawba Indians for $1,000 and owned most of what is now North Belmont and Catawba Heights. When Robert dropped over from hard work his son, my great-great grandfather John Benny Smith inherited a chunk of land in Catawba Heights. When he passed, my great-grandfather Walter V. Smith inherited 50 acres where the Catawba Heights Baptist Church is. Actually, John Benny’s log cabin stood where the church sanctuary is now. Finally, my grandfather Sinclair Smith lived on that same property until he died in 1971 and we sold it to the church.

What that mean? To me it means I recall visiting the farm as a kid and being around the barns and walking in the fields and woods and digging in the gold mine by Fite Creek and seeing my grandfather and other men gathering hay and seeing the 1939 Farmall F30 tractor Walter bought new for $1,000 in action (I have that tractor and after nearly a year of restoration by yours truly it runs great).

So, that explains my farming genealogy.

But, alas, I don’t have a farm. Where do I get my farm fix? By reading the NC Dept. of Agriculture monthly newspaper “Agricultural Review”.

This paper has usually has a farm related story or two, but the real treasure trove are the pages inside with thousands of AG-type ads.

The deal is, anyone can place a free farm related ad and a mob of people do.

The ads are an education. Need some farm equipment? How about a 1965 MF 135 or a calf creep feeder, or a Loftness flail mower,

or a Blanton chisel plow. Don’t know what that stuff is?

Look it up online.

Need some livestock? How about a Alan Hodge simmental bull for Banner-News Editor just $1,500 (I used to think this was sentimental bull but could not figure out what a bull could be sentimental about expect the cow that rejected him, so I looked at the print more closely and ‘done seen’ how it was really spelled), or a Texas longhorn weanling for $1,100 or a Belted Galloway bull for $1,800 or a polled Hereford bull (I wonder what poll he took).

The AG Review has lots of seeds and other plantable stuff for sale too. Here we have a dongo crab apple, there we have a Mexican tuberose, there’s lucky buckeyes and white cuke seeds too. For those inclined to poultry, this month’s issue offered baby sex link chicks, bronze turkeys, 6,000 started pullets (what did they start, did they finish?), and a Dutch light brown rooster (wooden shoes not included) for your buying/farming pleasure.

Odds and ends ads in the AG Review run the gamut from a pioneer-style wagon for $1,500 to a manure spreader for $400 and even an old barn built in 1844 you tear down and haul away.

There’s plenty of farmland for sale too.

But none at the price of $1,000 for 500 acres.

Modern day farm land offered for sale in this month’s issue included eight acres in Caswell County for $127,000, 30 acres in Cherokee County including a bold stream for $252,000, and 29 acres in near Roseboro with a crabgrass pasture for $325,000..whew!

Well, that’s my plug for the Agricultural Review a free publication you can get sent to your mailbox every month simply google https://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/agreview/renewal.htm, put on your overalls, sit back, and be a farmer from the comfort of your own home.

I got (rid of) drill machines for Christmas

By Tony Marciano My family will tell you how difficult it is to buy the right Christmas for me. I’m at a stage in life that there isn’t anything I want – except for this Christmas.

Remember the blizzard of early December when we got two inches of snow.

I shoveled my driveway for two hours (can you tell I’m from Jersey and not the south)? When I was done, I told my kids I wanted an electric snow shovel. In classic Italian style, they created drama about which model to get Dad. I’m pleased to tell you they nailed it and got me the perfect electric snow shovel.

Therefore, we won’t be getting any more snow this winter.

My wife’s gift to me was two cordless hand drills.

You need to understand that I have (or should say had) three cordless drills that didn’t work. The first one I received over 15 years ago. The battery won’t hold a charge. Yet I continued to charge the battery over and over believing this time, it would hold the charge and I would be able to use it again. That didn’t happen.

The second drill was a warranty replacement from the original drill that died, even though it was past the warranty. This drill worked for a few years and then also didn’t hold a charge. Just like the first drill, I charged

Connect the Dots: It’s All About Him

Have you ever looked at tree architecture with a goal in mind? My grandchildren, like yours, get bigger and more capable every year.

Some have grown past our small swing set so I built a medium sized one. Last year I started hearing “Papa, swing me higher, higher.”

Apparently this swing was becoming small too. So I started looking at my trees for ideas. Some were too tall with no spreading branches.

Some had miniscule spreading branches, and some were too brittle or in the wrong place. I finally found a white oak with one suitable branch but I wondered if my ladders were long enough. I chose my 24’ extension ladder and set it on that branch with a scary 2” to spare.

Was this the right ladder for this job? Was I the right man for the job? It looked precarious to me.

Recently I met with a friend who was getting up in age and wondering if he was precariously past his usefulness. He had long since faced painful job interviews where employers viewed him as “too old.” Now, several years later, he’s thinking “I must be really too old.”

He had closed his physically taxing construction business but still needed to responsibly pay his bills. Life had not taken him on a path where military, government or corporate retirement plans had queued up to cover his needs in old age. He wondered if anyone wanted him; valued his skill sets and he wondered how someone in his position should move

forward.

A few days ago, I began watching a man moving along a railroad track. Have you ever tried doing that?

You have two choices. You either walk the iron like a tightrope walker or take mincing steps on the crossties because they are spaced too close for a normal step and too far to skip one. At least that’s the way I remember it and it was the way it was working for the gent I was watching. His body and mine were not right for walking on railroad ties.

Then I remembered climbing some steps to the top of Crowder’s Mountain. Those concrete steps were too big.

I couldn’t stretch out far enough to go from step to step. I had to shorten my stride to keep from slipping off the front edge of the suc-

it over and over believing this time it would work.

That never happened. Yet both drills occupied space on the shelf.

Without throwing out drill # 1 or drill # 2, five years ago I purchased cordless drill # 3. It worked if you kept the battery on charge. If you disconnected it from the charger, the battery went dead. There were many times I went to use the drill and it was useless. I found myself hurriedly putting the battery on charge, while holding up the project at hand.

Christmas came, and I unwrapped the gift from my wife. It was exactly what I needed – two cordless drills. I then went to the garage and did something I should have done a long time ago. I took the broken drills and their chargers and threw them in the garbage.

The battery will go to the recycling center. Each time I threw the broken drill and charger into the garbage, I felt this burden coming off my shoulders. It was as if a great relief had come over me.

The real test was when I discarded drill # 3. Yes, it held a charge if I kept it on charge. But the charged didn’t last long. This would

be the test; was I willing to let go of this Tony Marciano broken device or hold onto something that didn’t benefit my life.

The same is true in life.

Why do we hold onto hurts and resentments as if keeping them will make things better? Why do we hold onto relationships that gray our hair for free? Why do we go back to relationships believing that this time they will treat us with dignity and respect when it hasn’t ever happened in our life?

When do we learn to let go, realizing the only person we can change is ourselves?

Sometimes we need to grieve the relationships that could have been, but never will be what we want them to be.

I had to say goodbye to three drill machines that didn’t work to make room for the new drills I can count on. The same has been true in my life. I’ve had to walk away from relationships that were unhealthy to run with the ones that brought out the very best in me.

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

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The Bible instructs us in Philippians 4:13 that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” And in Jeremiah 1:5-10 we learn that our infinite God knew us before He formed us. What is more… In Jeremiah 29:11 God informs us that He has a loving purpose and calling on our lives and as James 4:3 comforts us… when we ask for good things, like God’s direction, He is more than willing to answer us. And when we hear from Him we will learn “we’re just the right size for the job.”

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SHINING HOPE From Page 1 “My dream goal is to be a hippotherapist,” said Campbell.

Despite the “iffy” weather, Campbell seemed to be enjoying her visit to our area.

She had previously attended a hippotherapy training session in Franklin, Tenn., back in July, 2018.

“Mt. Holly is the friendliest place I’ve ever been,” she said.

Heading up the training aspect of the event were physical therapist Lori Garone from Virginia, and Lesley Lautenschlager, who has been in the equine assisted activity field since 1984.

“I love the hippotherapy program at Shining Hope

Farms,” she said. “More people should learn about it.”

Garone agreed.

“Milinda and her staff are very professional,” she said.

Events like the one last weekend adds even more to Shining Hope Farm’s already strong hippotherapy reputation.

“We held a workshop back in October, 2018 and so many people signed up we had to have another one,” said Kirkpatrick. “The AHA office selected those who would attend.”

For more information about Shining Hope Farms, visit www.shininghopefarms. org.

Here’s the group of hippotherapists that attended the Shining Hope Farms training event. They came from all over the U.S. and even Ireland.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Shining Hope Farms staff took a few minutes during the training session to give Maddie Pacious a ride on Hamilton. From left- Destiny Sanders, Elizabeth Larson, Maddie, Kelly Coney-Pacious (Maddie’s mom).

Photo by Milinda Kirkpatrick

Shining Hope Farms owner and founder Milinda Kirkpatrick (right) with hippotherapy instructors from left Lesley Lautenschlager from Westfield, Indiana, Lori Garone from Virginia Beach,Virginia, and Natalia Campbell from County Tyrone, Ireland.

KUBBS From Page 1 and men’s varsity basketball coach.

Kubbs explained what led him to the classroom.

“My mom was a teacher,” he said. “I looked up to her and a number of teachers as role models when I was a student. I wanted to have a generational impact and pass knowledge on to the next generation.”

Kubbs is only 33 years old, but talks about events in America’s past as if he lived them.

“My class is not an easy grade,” he said. “I want to bring history alive. History has lots of interesting stories.

For instance the story of the Cuban Missle Crisis (1962) would make a great Hollywood blockbuster movie.”

Kubb’s contagious ex-

citement and energy goes beyond the blackboard. He’s a highly successful coach at South Point.

Last season, Kubb’s led South Point basketball to its first-ever conference title and winningest two-year run in school history. He was also named co-Southwestern 2A Conference boys basketball coach of the year.

“I love wearing the coaching hat,” said Kubbs. “Any time you can interact with students beyond the school day means you can make more impact on their character development.”

South Point’s athletic director Kent Hyde had this to say about Kubbs.

“The passion, energy, organization, and hard work that Kody demonstrates in

his classroom carries over to the court as he and his staff have done a tremendous job with our Boy’s Basketball program,” Hyde said. “Recently he was honored as the Cross Country Coach-of-theYear for the Southwestern 2A Conference for the second year in a row. In short Coach Kubbs is an excellent teacher and coach whose positive influence is preparing our students to become successful in life and more productive citizens.”

Kubbs has a lot of years ahead of him as a teacher and coach. Years he thinks will be productive right where he is.

“As far as the future,” he said. “I hope to remain at South Point.”

The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club met on January 8, 2019 at noon at the home of Heather Stancil, daughter of member, Genie Hayes. Heather and her mother hosted a delightful luncheon for the club. Present for the event were Genie Hayes, Beth Geddis, President; Lissa McMeeken, Vice President; Edna Walker, Treasurer; Gearl Dean Page, Secretary, Kathy Johnston, Eva Ann Via, Beth Hollars, Wilma Vargas, and Martha Page.

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Belmont Police Dept. receives state award Bright Star Touring Theatre will present a special performance to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gaston County Public Library-Main Library. This event is part of the library’s Live @ Your Library Family Performing Arts Series. The concert is free to the public and appropriate for all ages.

In this program titled “Black History Hall of Fame,” Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers and more come to life in a fastpaced celebration of Black History. No reservations are

required for individuals and families. Advance reservations are suggested for organized groups.

The program is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Gaston Arts Council, Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, and the Ralph S. Robinson Family Foundation.

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“It was great to work with chief Hawkins and his staff during the review process,” said Anderson. “The chief and the officers I spent time with were very professional and demonstrated an obvious commitment to quality policing. The Chief took the Risk Review process very seriously and the staff represented the agency and profession in a very positive manner.”

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On Monday January 07, 2019, the Belmont Police Department was recognized by the North Carolina League of Municipalities for completing a Risk Assessment.

The NCLM insures the City of Belmont, and most other municipalities in the State. The NCLM group conducted a 40 point Risk assessment reviewing Policy, Training, Supervision, Performance Management, Review and Revision, and Legal Counsel Review.

They reviewed policy and procedures addressing best practices for Use of Force, Internal Affairs Investigations, Driver Training, Body Camera Procedures, Property and Evidence Procedures, as well as other high liability areas.

Belmont Police Department passed with no deficiencies and was recognized for following “Industry Best Practices”.

The recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Belmont PD staff and support from all city staff and elected officials.

The recognition also came with a fourteen percent reduction in the Liability Insurance for the City of Belmont.

At last Monday’s city council meeting, NCLM Public Safety Risk Manager Tom Anderson presented police chief Chad Hawkins with a plaque recognizing the department’s efforts in completing the Law Enforcement Risk Review Process and adhering to recognized industry standards related to risk reduction.

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Dancing Stories performance at Gaston Museum

Carolina Pro Musica to perform Carolina Pro Musica continues Season 41 with Bach’s Italian Cantata #209 and Telemann’s A minor Suite for Recorder. Edward Ferrell, recorder and flute, will be featured soloist on both works. Included will be baroque strings. The event features dance music of the baroque era. The concert is Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM. (note earlier time), St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St., Charlotte NC 28204. Tickets are $16 regular admission, $8.00 for students and seniors.

Tickets available in advance through www.carolinapromusica. org or at the door. Pictured-Rebecca Miller Saunders, soprano and Edward Ferrell, flute.

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Historic Dallas Courthouse Gaston County Museum presents Dancing Stories, a traditional African dance and musical performance by Life As Art Productions on Friday, February 8th at 7pm in the Historical Dallas Courthouse. In this hour long performance, Life As Art Productions will perform dancing stories that affirm community building concepts such as “working together”, “integrity”, and “perseverance”. Founder and dancer April C. Turner and several musicians from Life As Art Productions will demonstrate how traditional dances are used to tell stories and document history, and share the meanings and uses of songs and dances in a fun, inspiring journey through West African culture. Join us for this family-friendly evening of music, song, and dance.

April C. Turner, Life As Art Founder, is an accomplished actress, writer, dancer, and theatre producer.

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in more than 20 movies and television shows, as well as dozens of commercials and corporate videos. Turner’s residencies, workshops and theatrical innovations have made her a favorite among presenters, universities and arts organizations nationwide.

In addition to being a prolific playwright, April Turner is a passionate dancer. For more than two decades, her African dance performances and workshops have enlightened, entertained and promoted cultural awareness in thousands of schools, theatres, learning programs, churches and civic organizations from North Carolina to Los Angeles.

Turner gained international renown as a guest performer at the Demba Festival in The Gambia, West Africa and later as a dance workshop facilitator at the Teatro Vila Vehla in Brasil. Ms. Turner is an experienced facilitator specializing in using art as a tool for positive social change.

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vided by a generous grant from the North Carolina Arts Council’s “Grassroots Arts Program” and the Gaston County Museum.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Greenway work day set in Mt. Holly Volunteers are needed for the Tarheel Trailblazers Work Day on the Mountain Island Greenway trails. Work will include building of two bridges and clearing of rough cut trail. The event will take place Saturday, January 26th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Meet at 9:00 AM at the start of the greenway entrance at the base of Mountain Island Lake Dam. If you come late

you will need to walk or bike ride down to the first bridge, which is approximately 1/2 mile from the gate on the greenway. Bring gloves and water. Tools will be provided unless you have your own favorite trail tool. Additional cordless power tools to help with the bridges are always appreciated. Lunch and drinks will be provided.

Lowell offering health/safety program The City of Lowell will be hosting A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls program on Wednesdays, from 10am-12pm, starting on February 20 at the Lowell Community Center.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Mt. M Mt t M Moriah o iiah ah Baptist Church

Lincoln Street • Belmont, NC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Providence Baptist Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

East Belmont Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

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

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

DALLAS

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Gateway Cowboy Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Cornerstone Family Worship

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Community Pentecostal Center

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

First United Methodist Church

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

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

LOWELL

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Bethlehem Church

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

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

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

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

Gaston Christian Church

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point Baptist Church

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

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

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

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

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704-867-2317

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 Welcome Baptist Church

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

BESSEMER CITY

New Life Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Restoration Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

First Presbyterian Church

811 Mauney Rd.

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

The Pointe

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

First Baptist Church of Lowell First Baptist Church

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Second Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Upper Room United Pentecostal

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Riverside Baptist Church

Core Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Unity Baptist Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Life Church

STANLEY

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

St. Marks United Methodist Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

Springwood Freewill Baptist

First Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

Friendship Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Community Christian Fellowship

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Roper Street 704-827-6280

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

MT. HOLLY

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

North Main Baptist Church Grace Wesleyan Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

BELMONT

CRAMERTON

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Bright Light Baptist Church

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Margaret Sraver Lilly Margaret Sraver Lilly, 72, of 200 Park View Drive, Belmont, NC 28012 transitioned peacefully into God’s Kingdom on January 20th, 2019.

She was born in Baltimore Md. and was a graduate of Overly High School.

Margie, was preceded in death by her parents John and Minnie Walter Sraver, sister Thelma Hobbs and companion Bradley Faircloth. She is survived by her 2 sons, Dennis Scott Lilly, grandchildren Nathan and Morgan Lilly, and Christopher Ryan (Skip) Lilly, wife Christel Lilly,

grandchildren Peyton Lilly and Landon Lilly, her 6 siblings, Lois Toboll, Kathryn Davenport, Susanne Frank, John Sraver, Linda Smith and Carol Mathias.

Margie married Dennis Edward Lilly and was married for 18 years. Then she enjoyed companionship with Bradley Faircloth of Greensboro for 22 years. She lived in Providence, Rhode Island, Freehold, New Jersey, Asheville and Greensboro NC before recently relocating to Mt Holly, NC to be closer to family. She was a homemaker in her early years of marriage raising 2 sons and then graduated from UNCA and WCU with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She then became an HR professional working her way up to Director of Human Resources at American Express’s corporate headquarters in Greensboro NC. In her later years Margie and Bradley enjoyed traveling, cruises, dancing and numerous sporting events.

Upon retiring, she poured her soul into her children and grandchildren taking regular trips to Daytona Beach, Waynesville and Gatlinburg.

She enjoyed doing crafts with the grandchildren and having

family visits.

Margie was a woman of faith, strength and dignity. She enjoyed the simple things in life and believed in helping guide her family members with great wisdom.

She was a mentor to many professionally in the HR profession and led by example.

She never judged people or gave unwanted advice. She was a confidant and had a warm wonderful soul.

A celebration of life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 203 South Main St., Stanley, NC 28164 on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1 pm. There will be food and fellowship at Scott Lilly’s Home in Mt. Holly after the service.

In lieu of Flowers, gifts may be made to The Community Relief Organization of Mount Holly to support the impactful efforts of this organization as they meet the needs of local citizens. Community Relief Organization of Mount Holly 2120 Spring Street, P. O. Box 831, Mount Holly, NC 28120 info@cromtholly.org 704.827.0450 Jeffrey S. Painter Funeral Director Licensee of Mt. Holly is serving the Lilly family. www.jeffreyspainterfdl.com.

Winning the Battle program First Responders event The Gastonia Police Department and Chaplain Angela A. Pleasants are sponsoring a significant first responders event on Friday, February 15 from 8:30am3:30pm at Gastonia First Assembly of God, 777 S. Myrtle School Rd. The event is called “Winning the Battle” and features guest speakers Sgt. Clarke Paris and Tracie Paris, RN,

BSN who will discuss the emotional challenges faced by first responders. Admission is free.

More police officers and military personnel commit suicide than are killed by assailants each year, not because the help does not work or is not available, but because: They believe the help does not work; they are afraid of appearing weak;

they don’t know where to get help.

If you are a first responder or have someone in your family who is a first responder, please attend Winning the Battle.

To register contact Eris Seagle at 704-866-6702 or seagle_eric@cityof gastonia. com.

Art courtesy Dot Guthrie

Plans underway for AfricanAmerican museum in Loray Mill A museum extolling and explaining African-America history and contributions not just in Gaston County, but on a national and international level is planned for a space in the Loray Mill building.

The project is being called The African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mill.

Gaston County Schools board member and curator of the museum, Dot Guthrie, recently went before the Board of Commissioners and explained the museum’s concept and how its logistics would be carried out.

The museum February 16, and will feature a vaafterwards on the riety of displays museum’s entrance and audio-visuals digital board. featuring AfricanSend your America leaders, donation(s) to: as well as ordinary African Americitizens, and how can Museum of their lives impacted History and Culture society. at Loray Mill, Post On Saturday, Office Box 721, Dot Guthrie February 16, at Gastonia, North 10am, the museum will be Carolina 28053 opened using as a theme, For more information, “The Making of a Museum”. contact Guthrie, African Funding for the museum is American Museum of Hisongoing. tory and Culture, 704-864All donors and spon- 5775 (H) or 704-616-5185 sors will be recognized on (Cell).

Danger: Expectations

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

Each of us have favorite actors or actresses, favorites musicians, or sports teams we follow. We like these people and things for many reasons. We enjoy the movies and shows actors make.

We like the kind of music our favorite bands play. We love the home team, or perhaps we cheer for our alma mater.

Along with liking such people and things, we also have certain expectations. We expect our teams to win, and we expect good movies and music! In the same way, we love God. We love God for many reasons. Many have expectations of God too. We must be careful that those expectations of God are not what we want, but what He wants.

In John 6:59-69 Jesus had just finished a conversation with His followers. He had fed the five thousand earlier and many people were impressed. They expected Jesus to feed them continually just

as God poured manna down on Israel in the wilderness, as they traveled to the Promised Land. Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger” (John 6:35, NKJV).

These people were expecting physical food, Jesus was speaking of spiritual matters, their salvation. When Jesus did not meet the selfish expectations they had of Him, they left Him. Jesus stood there with just His twelve disciples, and He asked them if they would leave too. Peter said to Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68, NKJV).

In many ways, people today have wrong expectations of God too. Many love God for the things He can do, His power and miracles.

Many who followed Jesus did so because He could heal people, walk on water, or feed five thousand people with a little boy’s lunch. Many modern followers of Jesus look to His healing or His intervention in something happening in their lives. There were some who followed Jesus just because others did.

They praised Him in one instance, and later cried Trent Rankin out “crucify Him.” They were like many today who are with Jesus during the good times, while all is going well, yet leave Him when trouble comes their way.

However, there were some like Peter who followed Jesus because they loved Him. There only expectation for Jesus was His saving grace. Those with false expectations would not follow, but left. Others like Peter stayed to the very end, giving their own lives for Jesus, who gave His life for them. What are your expectations for Jesus? I pray we do not look to Jesus only for what He can do for us. May we be like Peter, where could we go but to Jesus? He is the Christ, the Son of God! He loves us, may that be the reason we follow Him today.

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COUNCIL From Page 1 have called Mt. Holly home have meant to him.

“Just being able to maintain the confidence of mayors and councils with whom I have served over the years is most satisfying to me,” he said. “I have never forgotten that I serve at their pleasure and I have to continue giving this job my best. The forty three annexations over the last forty years, all of which I have taken part in, definitely have the most important impact for the future of our city.

The annexation of Catawba

Heights, Freightliner and the numerous new subdivisions have resulted in continued municipal growth and vitality. Most recently, I was able to work with our city staff during the last five years to complete an agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg to discharge all of our wastewater across the river and cease to operate our 40 year old plant. This agreement will allow almost unlimited See MORE COUNCIL, Page 9

Kemp Michael and the Mt. Holly city council.

From left- Wade Lemmons, Wes Monroe, and Mark Walls were recognized for 20 years City of Mt. Holly service.

Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation and Friends of the Greenway were honored at the council meeting for receiving a Centralina Council of Government award for excellence.

From left- Julia Benfield, Cindy Michael, Randi Moore.

These City of Mt. Holly employees were recognized for 10 years of service. From left- Robert Stewart, Jonathan Wilson, Brian DuPont, Amy Miller.

These new City of Mt. Holly employees were welcomed at the city council meeting. From leftByron Green, Sam Rivers, Jeffrey Chapman, Christian Warren, Brandon Livingstone, Matthew Frye.

Mt. Holly city employees with 5 years of service. From left- David Johnson, Gina Miller, Doug Short, Jeff Womack, Jenn Howard, Dawn Todd, Don Roper, Marie Anders.

These Mt. Holly police officers received the Commanders Coin award for their role in helping Chief Don Roper during the stroke he had back in August. From left- Chief Roper, Capt. David Sisk, Capt. Shannon Harris, Sgt. Wes Monroe, not pictured Major Brian Reagan.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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Mt. Holly city council member Carolyn Breyare was showing her friend 9-year-old Holly Banks how local government works at last week’s council meeting.

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New Mt. Holly firefighter Blake Nance was pinned by his father Gerald.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Kemp Michael (left) receiving recognition from mayor Bryan Hough on his 45 years as city attorney.

growth and prosperity for our City. My father grew up on Summit Ave in Mt Holly and I have raised my family here and my children are raising their children here. I am most proud that I have had some small part, as City Attorney, in making Mt Holly a place they have chosen to stay!”

Mt. Holly city manager Danny Jackson has collaborated closely with Michael and had this remark concerning

their relationship.

“It has been great working with Kemp,” said Jackson.

“I have had the pleasure of benefiting from his many years of experience during my career with the City of Mount Holly. An added bonus is that he and I established a friendship along the way. I am honored to have worked with Kemp for so many years, all in the name of the best interest of the City of Mount Holly.”

Another person presented with a proclamation at the meeting was former council member Myles Biggerstaff who served on that body for 21 years.

In addition to Michael and Biggerstaff, a variety of city

employees received plaques and certificates for length of employment ranging from five to twenty years. Several new city employees were also introduced and two new firefighters sworn in.

An especially moving moment in the meeting occurred when police chief Don Roper presented several officers with the Commander’s Coin for extraordinary service. In this case it was their involvement saving the life of a person who was having a stroke back in August, 2018. The person was Roper himself.

Capt. David Sisk (left) and Jonathan Moore were recognized for 15 years City of Mt. Holly service.

Former Mt. Holly city council member Myles Biggerstaff received an award for his 20-plus years of service to the city.

New Mt. Holly firefighter Ashton Chaney was pinned by his dad David. Check out those mustaches.

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Former Belmont bank gets new life

Denny Swearengin, who is ramrodding the remodeling job on the former downtown Belmont Wells Fargo, is seen in the bank tunnel to where the outside drive up structure was once located out back.

(Above) The former Wells Fargo bank building at 32 N. Main in downtown Belmont is being remodeled into office space. Owner Cushman & Wakefield plan to retain as much of the bank’s historic character from its Bank of Belmont years as possible.

Trump’s Wall and Illegal Prowlers

(Right) The original Bank of Belmont safe.

Photos by Alan Hodge

By Glenn Mollette A few years ago I visited South Africa where the average house was surrounded by a concrete wall. South Africa has many villages and rural communities of impoverished people where the main goal each day is to find a clean drink of water.

However, people throughout many of the towns and cities lived behind walls.

Brazil is another country I’ve visited a couple of times where steel bars in windows and walls around houses are prevalent. Thieves and robbers are common in Brazil and South Africa and it is understandable why they want walls around their houses to protect their valuables and families.

Gated communities, security fences and security guards have been on the rise in America. We have security in our banks, schools, neighborhoods and churches. Any reasonable thinking business, factory, government building, apartment complex and family must have security and a defense in place. We used to go to bed at night when I was a kid and never thought about locking the door but I remember my mother making a change one night. She said, “We’re going to start locking our door.”

There were reports of prowlers in the community where

we lived and she wanted to protect us.

Today we have prowlers roaming the communities of America. There are estimates of anywhere from eleven to 27 million illegal immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security has estimated approximately 12 million illegal immigrants are in our country. The Pew Research Center has estimated just over 11 million illegal immigrants are in America. Three Yale School of Management Professors published a paper in 2018 estimating the illegal population is somewhere between 16 and 29 million people.

These are people who have said, “To heck with our laws and rules we are coming to do whatever we please in America.” These people are robbers and thieves. They have no regard for what is expected in America. Their goal is to get into our country first and then gain the sympathy of America to allow them to stay here. We know many good hard workers come from Mexico. The “good” hard workers come legally.

Most Americans are sympathetic people. We give large amounts of money to charities, churches, food pantries and pay large amounts of money back into our federal government which in turn utilizes our money to help

millions of Americans, refugees and immigrants. Research how much money is paid out to refugees. The Cash and Medical Assistance Program reimburses states for 100 percent of services provided to refugees and other eligible programs, as well as associated Administrative costs. Some Refugees and other noncitizens can get SSI, Supplemental Security Income for up to Seven Years. The cost is billions of dollars. I’m not opposed to helping true refugees but the overall financial load is not light - 8.8 billion over the next five years or $80,000 per refugee.

The President has asked for five billion dollars to build a wall on our Southern border. He is trying to protect us. It’s not a silver bullet that will solve all of our problems but it’s adding a layer of security.

If we don’t build a wall along the Southern border we will soon become like many other third world countries with walls around our houses and subdivisions. Trump’s five-billion-dollar wall will look like a pocket full of change in comparison to a nation of gates and walls trying to protect ourselves from millions and millions of illegal prowlers.

The Elements of Empowerment organization is sponsoring an exhibition of the Civil Rights era works of editorial cartoonist Herblock at the Gaston County Public Library Main Branch in Gastonia. A Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony was held January 15 to open the exhibit to the public. It is on display on the library third floor through February 28, 2019. Herbert Block (1909 - 2001), better known as Herblock, was a three-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist at the Washington Post. The exhibit here features his cartoons during the Civil Rights era from the 1940s through the 1960s. Elements of Empowerment Board Chair Delta Sanders pointed out in her remarks that the exhibit here was opening on the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King,Jr. and would be open throughout Black History Month in February.

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East Gaston - Kaitlyn Mesimer and Rebecca Watts.

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Forestview High School - Ben Harris and Jackson Harbin Belmont Middle - Genevieve Ziemer.

Stuart Cramer - Jeb Black (left).

East Gaston - Callie Payne.

Abigail Stephens Overall winner elementary.

Students and science shine at annual Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair Some of Gaston County Schools’ best scientists are headed to the regional science fair.

These students took the opportunity to present their research at the 11th annual Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which was held January 4-5 at the Schiele Museum, to qualify for the regional fair.

The two-day event put the spotlight on experiments from each school level (elementary, middle, and high).

Scientists in grades 3-12 got the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of judges. Each project was displayed on poster boards that stated the hypothesis, research, details of the experiment, the results, and conclusion. The students also took the time to explain their projects in detail to the judges during a questionand-answer session.

In the elementary division, students were able to compete for the title of overall winner with first-, second-, and third-runner-up positions as well as honorable mentions. One team was also recognized as the Schiele Steward of the Earth.

The overall winner in elementary division was Abigail Stephens from Hawks Nest STEAM Academy. Her presentation was on natural dyes.

East Gaston High School students Hannah Murrow and Kennedy Ballard were the overall high school winners for their “Effectiveness of Dog Toothpaste On Bacteria in a Dog’s Mouth” project.

Other high school projects included athletes testing hypothesis to help them learn more about their sports.

Casey Owenby and Caroline Hill, both seniors and golfers at Forestview High School, tested the effects of temperature on different types of golf balls. Ben Harris and Jackson Harbin, also students at Forestview, tested how a corked bat performed differently than a regular bat.

Belmont Middle School student Avery Davis was named the overall middle school winner for her project, “How Sweet is Your Tooth?”

Davis analyzed the sensitivity of taste buds to sugar and salt as people aged, a project similar to one her mom conducted when she was a student. Davis found that the older people are, the weaker their taste buds become over time.

“I didn’t know a lot about taste buds, so by doing this project, I knew I could learn more,” Davis said. “I decided to use age so I was able to include age ranges that included my grandparents, my parents, and me.”

While Davis’ hypothesis ended up being true, the middle schooler was already thinking about how she could change her project in the future to make it even better.

Some of the other projects that placed included Belmont Middle School’s Reagan Kaufmann, Joy Jordan, and Grace Fletcher’s project, “Are You Too Cool to Use the Five-Second Rule?” and Belmont Middle’s Genevieve Ziemer, who tested how salt affects plant growth.

All category winners and overall division winners have the opportunity to participate in the Region 6 Science and Engineering Fair at UNCCharlotte on February 2.

Below is a list of the Gas-

ton Regional Science and Engineering Fair winners from Gaston County Schools: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION Overall Winner: Abigail Stephens, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - Natural Dyes.

First Place: Amor Polanco, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - Borax Crystal Growth.

Second Place: Abigail Stamey, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - The Effects of Weathering on Rocks Third Place: Ryan Price, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - Is Bounty Really the Quicker Picker Up? Honorable Mention: Layla Lewis, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - Which Plant will Survive?; Aubrey Albright, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy - Watch it Grow; and Lydia Robertson, Hawks Nest STEM Academy - STEAM Art that lights up.

Schiele Steward of the Earth Award: Hugh Sproul and Shloke Sonie, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Lemon Powered Car. MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION Overall Winner: Avery Davis, Belmont Middle School - How Sweet is Your Tooth?

Schiele Steward of the Earth Award: Genevieve Ziemer, Belmont Middle School - How salt affects plant growth.

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CATEGORY First Place: Jay Crawford, Jason Li, and Alex Villarreal, Belmont Middle School - Is

WiFi your Ally?

PHYSICAL SCIENCES CATEGORY First Place: Ashton Green, Ian McGinnis, and Aidan Tobin, Belmont Middle School - Temperature Bounce Second Place: Hugh Glenn, Belmont Middle School - Are Things Really Attracted to Hot Stuff?

Third Place: Braden Duckworth and James Robinson, Belmont Middle School - How Healthy Is Your Water?

LIFE SCIENCES CATEGORY Third Place: Reagan Kaufmann, Joy Jordan, and Grace Fletcher, Belmont Middle School - Are you too cool to use the five second rule?

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CATEGORY First Place: Ben Leonhardt, Belmont Middle School - Make it Rain, Acid Rain (How Rain Affects Aquatic Environments) Second Place: Genevieve Ziemer, Belmont Middle School - How salt affects plant growth.

Third Place: Spencer Butler, Daniel Harris, and Ethan Dellinger, Belmont Middle - Does Something Smell Skunky?

East Gaston - Hannah Murrow and Kennedy Ballard.

Belmont Middle - Ben Leonhardt.

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION Overall Winner: Hannah Murrow and Kennedy Ballard, East Gaston High School - Effectiveness of Dog Toothpaste on Bacteria in a Dog’s Mouth.

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Belmont Middle - Avery Davis.

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Mountain Island Charter swimmers compete...

The Mt. Island Charter School swim team took part in meet last week at Huntersville Aquatic. MICS girls and boys teams finished in fourth place overall. Pictured -Caroline Massey, Cohen Howard.

Here are the results: 3rd Place - Girls 200 Medley Relay (Sydney Strauss, Cailyn Oliverio, Keara Wiley, Brooke Harris) - *Regional Qualifying Time* 4th Place - Boys 200 Medley Relay (Cohen Howard, Evan Borman, Ethan Jung, Isaiah Bookhardt) 2nd Place - Girls 200 Freestyle - Sydney Strauss - *Regional Qualifying Time* 10th Place - Girls 200 Freestyle - Bailey Taylor 8th Place - Boys 200 Freestyle - Evan Borman 6th Place - Girls 200 IM - Caroline Massey 2nd Place - Girls 50 Free - Keara Wiley - *Regional Qualifying Time* 10th Place - Girls 50 Free - Katie Lamkin

3rd Place - Boys 50 Free - Ethan Jung 5th Place - Boys 50 Free - Isaiah Bookhardt 3rd Place - Girls 100 Butterfly - Sydney Strauss - *Regional Qualifying Time* 6th Place - Girls 100 Butterfly - Brooke Harris 8th Place - Girls 100 Butterfly - Caroline Massey 6th Place - Boys 100 Butterfly - Riley Manion 3rd Place - Girls 100 Freestyle - Keara Wiley - *Regional Qualifying Time* 4th Place - Boys 100 Freestyle - Ethan Jung 8th Place - Boys 100 Freestyle - Cohen Howard 1st Place - Girls 500 Freestyle - Cailyn Oliverio - *Regional Qualifying Time* 6th Place - Boys 500 Freestyle - Austin Ashburn 8th Place - Boys 500 Freestyle - Connor Doedderlein 9th Place - Boys 500 Freestyle - Mario Stanisa 5th Place - Girls 200 Freestyle Relay (Katie Lamkin, Elizabeth Knutson, Sandy Osterndorf, Ellie Thomas)

4th Place - Boys 200 Freestyle Relay (Ethan Jung, Isaiah Bookhardt, Evan Borman, Cohen Howard) 8th Place - Boys 100 Backstroke - Austin Ashburn 10th Place - Boys 100 Backstroke - Riley Manion 2nd Place - Girls 100 Breaststroke - Cailyn Oliverio - *Regional Qualifying Time* 8th Place - Boys 100 Breaststroke - Evan Borman 2nd Place - Girls 400 Freestyle Relay (Keara Wiley, Sydney Strauss, Brooke Harris, Cailyn Oliverio) - *Regional Qualifying Time* 4th Place - Boys 400 Freestyle Relay (Mario Stanisa, Riley Manion, Connor Doedderlein, Austin Ashburn) Senior Mario Stanisa was honored at the meet for Senior Day. The final meet of the regular season is 1/26 at HFFA. Regionals are on 2/1 at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center.

South Point beats R-S Central 72-67

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The South Point Red Raiders basketball squad moved to 10- 6 overall and 2-1 in conference play after a 72-67 win last weerk over R-S Central.

The Hilltoppers came out strong, outscoring the Red Raiders 17-10 in the first quarter. South Point pushed back outscoring R-S Central 21-18 in the second. The Red Raiders went to the locker

room down down by three as the Hilltoppers lead 34-31.

In the second half the Red Raiders pushed a bit more and the effort paid off. By the end of the third the Red Raiders had taken the lead and went into the fourth up 51-50.

In the final period South Point kept things under wraps and went on for the win.

“This was a really big win for our team,” head coach Kody Kubbs said. “We have a goal to win the conference,

SCIENCE From Page 11 Gaston College SPARC of Genius Award: Jeb Black, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Comparison of Viral RNA Samples from Local and Non-Local Apple Melliferal Variants.

Schiele Steward of the Earth Award: Jeb Black, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Comparison of Viral RNA Samples from Local and Non-Local Apple Melliferal Variants.

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Forestview High School - Flippin’ Fun. Second Place: Jacob Wooten and Ryan Cates, East Gaston High School - Acid Rain and Steel Nails.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES CATEGORY First Place: Kasey Owenby and Caroline Hill, Forestview High School How can temperature affect a golf ball?

Second Place: Sophia Raspanti and Becca Cloninger, Forestview High School - A Comparison of the Forces Exerted by Sprinters vs. Distance Runners.

and in this competitive of a conference you have to win your home games. So this was huge for us.”

The Red Raiders top scorer was Logan Threatt who scored 29 points. Cam Dyer had 15 points and five assists, while Blake Turner had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Senior Ray Grier also had a good night for the Red Raiders. When the team needed him Grier delivered.

“Ray Grier did a little of

everything,” Kubbs noted.

“Seven points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

He sealed the win with a couple of clutch free throws at the end of the game.”

Coach Kubbs isn’t exaggerating when when he says that the win over R-S Central is huge.

Once again it looks like the Southwestern 2A is going to be competitive. In this conference every game really counts.

Right now Shelby and

Third Place: Ben Harris and Jackson Harbin, Forestview High School - Corked bat.

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LIFE SCIENCES CATEGORY First Place: Andrea Tejada and Erin Jarrell, East Gaston High School - Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Prescription Drugs vs. Vitamin Supplements on Gut Bacteria.

Second Place: Rebecca Watts and Kaitlyn Mesimer, East Gaston High School - Bacteria on Cooking Surfaces.

Third Place: Holly Mullen and Christina Rogers, East Gaston High School - The

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CATEGORY First Place: Jeb Black, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Comparison of Viral RNA Samples from Local and Non-Local Apple Melliferal Variants Second Place: Mackenzie Fallin, Ashbrook High School - Eco friendly detergents vs. regular detergents effects on the environment Third Place: Callie Payne, East Gaston High School Impact of Climate Change on the Diet of Goats.

East Rutherford are on top with matching 2-0 records.

South Point is sitting in second at 2-1.

“It was a big bounce back win after a tough loss at East Rutherford last Friday,”

Kubbs added.

The Red Raiders only have one game this week.

South Point will travel to Shelby to take on the golden lions.

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Brothers from Belmont are Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee champions Two shiny new bobblehead trophies got to go home with the same family after the Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 9.

Thirty-eight of Gaston County’s best spellers competed in the bee at Stuart W. Cramer High School. There were 26 elementary school level winners and 12 middle school level winners vying for the titles of elementary school champion and middle school champion. And of those 38 students? The champions are brothers.

Belmont Central fourth grader Rex Dover won the elementary competition, and James Dover, who is a sixth grader at Belmont Middle, took home the trophy for winning the middle school level.

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Runners-up in the competition were Lila St. Romain from New Hope Elementary, and Ava Sizemore from the Gaston County Virtual Academy. The third-place

finishers were Leah Brooks of Robinson Elementary and Regis Lu of Cramerton Middle School.

To be crowned champions, students had to spell their way through an impressive 14 rounds in the elementary school portion and a stunning 32 rounds for the middle school portion. Each student

These students came out on top in the Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee last week. From left to right: Lila St. Romain, New Hope Elementary, Ava Sizemore, Gaston County Virtual Academy, James Dover, Belmont Middle and Rex Dover, Belmont Central Elementary.

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wowed the audience with their ability to confidently spell tough words. And when they didn’t know the spelling for sure, they still gave it their best guess.

The younger Dover won the elementary championship with the words “garbanzo” and “couriers.” The older Dover won the middle school championship with the words “execrations” and “Leipzig.” The students had to spell two words correctly in the final round to win.

The competition began with the introduction of each school level winner “walking the red carpet” and receiving a certificate/plaque from Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker and “GC the Book Bug.” “GC” is the Gaston County Schools’ reading mascot from the 1990s who “came out of retirement” for the school district’s “Big 50 Anniversary” celebration this year.

Additionally, each school level winner received gift cards from Adventure Land-

ing, Chick-fil-A, and Sweet Frog. The winners and runners-up received a specially-designed trophy with a bobblehead bee on it and tickets to Sea Life Aquarium at Concord Mills Mall.

This year, Gaston County Schools held a spelling bee separate from The Gaston Gazette Spelling Bee to en-

sure that the district had a spelling bee champion during its 50th anniversary year.

The school-level champions will have the option to participate in The Gaston Gazette Spelling Bee in March, which features students from public, private, charter, and home schools in Gaston County.

The winner of The Gazette’s

spelling bee will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee was recorded, and it will air on Spectrum Cable Channel 21 the week of January 21-27 at 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. each day.

GWU adds new Doctor of Nursing Practice programs The Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) at Gardner-Webb University has announced the beginning of new entry level post baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice programs for Family Nurse Practitioners (DNPFNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (DNP-PMHNP). The DNPFNP will be a transition of the currently offered Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner to a doctoral entry level program.

Pending approval by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Accreditation

Commission on Education in Nursing (ACEN), the new programs will enroll their first cohort of students in August 2019.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership program has been offered in the HSON since 2010. The DNPFNP and DNP-PMHNP will continue the school’s tradition of leadership in nursing education programs and further the HSON distinction of preparing healthcare providers in a community of faith and learning.

The HSON has achieved several recognitions for its nursing education programs.

Recently the school’s online

programs were ranked ninth in the nation by OnlineColleges.com. Additionally, the Master of Science in Nursing program has also received multiple honors from such sources as College Choice, the U.S. News & World Report and RNtoBSN.org.

For additional information on the proposed new programs, please contact the Gardner-Webb University Graduate Admissions Office at gradschool@gardnerwebb.edu or visit: www. gardner-webb.edu/nursing.

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Carley Womack hits 1000 points

by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Last Friday night the Stuart Cramer Lady Storm basketball team lost in a tough 63-46 conference matchup to Hunter Huss.

However, that loss could not overshadow the efforts of senior Carley Womack who joined an elite group of Cramer players when she hit the 1000 point benchmark.

Hitting 1000 points is a rare achievement in high school basketball.

To hit that mark you have to deliver game after game, year in and year out.

Womack got there through years of hustling and giving maximum effort every time she walks on to the court.

“She is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached,” head coach Carey Pohlman said. “She gives one hundred percent all the time.”

As a freshman Womack did not start, but she came off the bench and still helped

her team.

It didn’t take long before Carley established herself as somebody with an outstanding work ethic.

“Even in practice she is full speed all the time,” Pohlman noted.

When coach Pohlman says Carley runs at full speed all the time he isn’t kidding.

Womack is a five foot four inch ball of energy. She never stops moving.

Womack is in a class all by herself. When she’s on the court you can’t miss her. When she plays it’s like watching a perpetual motion machine in action.

Of course Womack’s march to 1000 wasn’t without a bit of drama. For Carley, getting there wasn’t going to be easy.

Going into the Huss game Carley only needed seven points to hit her goal.

In pregame warmups she looked relaxed, but you could tell that something was up.

The suspense hovered over the court.

The Stuart Cramer High basketball teams played host to the Huskies from Hunter Huss last Friday. The Lady Huskies won their game 63-46. See more action on page 15.

In the early part of the game it took Womack a little bit of time to get into a rhythm. Huss wasn’t about to give her anything. Carley was double and triple teamed all night.

As the game progressed Womack loosened up and started to turn on the jets.

People in the stands started doing private countdowns every time Carley hit a basket.

Carley Womack entered the Cramer record books in the second quarter with 1:49 left on the game clock.

The Cramer gym erupted in cheers as she sliced through the Huss defense and weaved her way around defenders to deliver an underhand layup that drew a foul.

The play was typical Womack- one hundred percent effort.

After her record setting basket play was stopped, Carley was brought to center court along with her coaches and family to receive a ceremonial ball commemorating

During the game, Stuart Cramer’s Carley Womack scored her 1000th career point. She’s pictured with her parents and coaches.

Photos by Mike Postell Photography her achievement.

As play resumed, Womack would go on to score 21

points in the Lady Storms losing effort.

While the team may have

lost this night was still a big win for Carley and Stuart Cramer girls basketball.

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The Stuart Cramer High basketball teams played host to the Huskies from Hunter Huss last Friday. Hunter Huss men won 83-55.

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The Dog Days were over

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

by: Shelton Fisher

Pet of the week

The Riverbend Village as I once knew it thrived with two things: children and dogs. During the late nineties and early millennium, I would be seen throughout the neighborhood with my older brother as he practiced soccer passes with his friends or in Mawmaw’s driveway riding my bicycle… Until Elizabeth came outside. As a child I was afraid of big dogs, and at the time the neighborhood was a place where everyone could let their dogs roam free because they knew their boundaries, but there was something different about Elizabeth. If my memory serves me correctly, she was a medium sized boxer mix and with a tan, glossy coat.

She almost shined as she darted through yards like a streak of lightning, looking for someone to play with… or children to devour. When she would pant her mouth would gape wide open like a vortex, sucking in every breath of oxygen to power her muscular haunches. To everyone else, she was just sweet innocent Elizabeth who roamed the village with Sam, her much taller fourlegged cohort. Apparently, I was the only one who knew there was a “monster” in our midst.

On a warm summer morning we had gone to visit Mawmaw and have breakfast with her. After I

had eaten, there was nothing else for me to do but burn off all that energy on my bicycle and after a quick stroll to the garage I took off. I was confined to the yard because no one was outside with me, so I imagined a racetrack and took off at full speed, hugging the turns and twisting around trees like a champion racer… or a six-year old. As I rounded the corner facing the houses across the street, I felt myself become drained with fear as my worst nightmare charged at me like a bullet from a gun. Elizabeth had gotten out! I quickly discovered that the aforementioned top speed was nothing compared to pure adrenaline as my futile screams went unheard from inside the house.

I began circling a bush as she caught up to me, lunging to catch me and rip my arm off… or to play. In a lastditch effort to escape there was only one option left. As I circled the bush one final time, I hurriedly jumped off and threw my bike to the ground in hopes that it would buy me time to run to the back door. The startled look on my mom’s face to see her tired and frightened son burst through the back door, locking it as though Elizabeth was going to huff and puff and blow the house down was priceless; she had been none the wiser.

It took about a year or so of spending summer on the porch and refereeing one

on one soccer games, but one trip to the 321 F l e a Shelton Fisher Market seemed to have cured me.

Back then, they could sell dogs, cats, and just about anything else and there happened to be a man there selling dalmatian mix puppies.

There was just something about them that appealed to me and I begged my parents to go look at them.

Towards the end of our trip we made our way around to the puppies and my eyes lit up at how sweet and gentle they all were. None of them looked aggressive and they all just wanted love! My parents made a bet with me that if I held one that they would get it for me and as soon as I did, my fear was gone. Chancy became the newest member of the Fisher household, but that’s a story for another time. And just in case you’re wondering, I made amends with Elizabeth after getting my puppy. She suddenly wasn’t so scary once I realized she just wanted me to play the whole time. She was just a big puppy herself and thought I would play like the rest of the children in the village. The dog days were over so that new adventures could begin.

Meet the Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Binx the Beagle mix. Binx was found wandering in a neighborhood and no owners could be found. He is about one year old and weighs about 25 pounds. Binx is a sweet dog and will make a great pet for a family with kids. He would love to be your four legged buddy.

Binx is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please give Binx a chance to become part of your family. He is looking for love.

Beagles are extremely popular dogs because of their gentle, even-tempered nature.

With minimal socialization, your beagle will bond strongly with people, be gentle with children and get along with other dogs.

Beagles are loyal to their families and often highly affectionate. Beagles are highly energetic dogs, which means your pup will always be thrilled to play fetch or chase with your family. The downside of this is that beagles can become destructive if they don’t get enough exercise. At minimum, they need an hour of exercise daily in the form of brisk walking or running and intellectually stimulating games. Some beagles, particularly puppies and young adults, may need much more exercise than this.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet Binx this weekend. Many available pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 6 pm.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area

Binx and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help TriCounty Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

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

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

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Sageworks co-founder to speak on entrepreneurship Sageworks co-founder Brian Hamilton is speaking at Belmont Abbey College’s Haid Theatre on January 29 at 7 p.m. in a free program presented by the BAC Business Leadership Institute, the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and TechWorks of Gaston County. His topic will be “Entrepreneurship: How to Unlock the Door to Economic Opportunity.”

Sageworks, the first financial technology company in the nation and the largest provider of software to U.S. banks, was sold in 2018, and Brian Hamilton has turned his attention to growing the

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The bible urges folks not to hide their lamp under a basket, and that adage is certainly going to come true on Oct. 20 at 7pm when the Mt. Holly Lamp Parade steps off at Ida Rankin Elementary School, continues down West Central Avenue, turns right on South Main Street, and ends at the newly christened permanent trellis system for the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market. During the parade, folks will see over 20 dazzling and illuminated lamps marched through town.

The parade will be led by members of the official drumline of the Panthers, PurrCussion. Kathleen Doody of Toronto, Canada will be on hand to judge the lanterns for the prizes. Doody is an artist with over 20 years of lantern-making experience, and conducts lantern parades internationally The lamps will include such fanciful creations as the legendary flying horse Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress and Irish artist Olive Stack with the Pegasus lantern that will be Pegasus, a huge fish, a giant snake with hoisted at the Mt. Holly Lantern Parade.

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by local students from schools like Ida Rankin Elementary, local artists like Diane Pike, and Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress. They are made of wire and willow sticks with translucent paper stretched over the framework.

Pitching in to lend her expertise to the lamp parade project has been Irish artist Olive Stack who is a resident of and art gallery owner in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Stack’s jaunt to Mt. Holly to work with the lantern parade was sponsored by the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation.

“I love Mt. Holly,” Stack said. “The people are so warm and friendly. It’s a lot like home.”

During her stay, Stack has been working with other artists and Ida Rankin students as they craft their lanterns. She’s also making one that will represent the 1916 Mt. Island Mill bell that’s at the Mt. Holly Historical Society.

Stack and Andress met several years ago and are close friends.

“I got the idea for the lamp parade after seeing one in Paris,” said Andress.

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munity Impact Fund. The Impact Fund committee included Reggie Graham, Johnny Painter, Lauren Shoemaker, and Reeves McGlohon. Community Foundation representatives

on hand included president Ernest Sumner and program director Erin Wiggins.

Sumner praised Mt. Holly for all the work that's been

by Alan Hodge

Well deserved cash flowed at last week's meeting of the Mt. Holly city council when representatives of the See FOUNDATION page 5 Community Foundation of Gaston County handed out a number of checks to local organizations.

The groups had been chosen for the grants by the Mt. Holly Community Impact Fund.

The Community Foundation works with local leaders in Mt. Holly and elsewhere to support new and innovative ideas. This year, the Community Foundation contributed State Farm agent Adam Lee is seen holding the $25,000 check that will help $10,000 to the fund the planned veterans healing garden in downtown Mt. Holly.

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Fans of chickens, on the hoof, not fried or baked, in Belmont, have plenty to crow about.

At its last meeting, the Belmont city council approved an ordinance that will allow those so inclined to keep a small flock of chickens on their property- with provisions.

The approved ordinance will allow the keeping of up to four chickens in the rear yard area if all requirements can be met. Requirements include setbacks from side and rear property lines, chicken housing requirements, cleanliness, and permitting.

The city got involved in the chicken business by meeting with local residents who gave feedback on a draft of the ordinance. Lara Worden, area agent from the NC Cooperative Extension Service, also offered NC Cooperative Extension master gardener Dana suggestions.

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Four arrested at Jail-A-Thon On Saturday, three elected officials and one city employee were arrested on nefarious charges, placed in manacles, and hauled by paddywagon to the ‘Jail House' at Patriots Park during Mountaineer Days.

The three elected officials arrested were Mayor Scott Neisler and Council members David Allen and Rodney Gordon. Each had to raise $200 bond within two hours. Due to rowdy behavior, Rodney Gordon had to raise additional bond money. Mayor Neisler implicated Karen Tucker who was subsequently arrested for "Impersonating the City Clerk." Tucker had to raise a $25.00 bond.

All funds raised benefit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's history education boxes that highlight local history in Kings Mountain schools. Sarah Lunch, Museum Director, and Curator commented,

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HOMECOMING QUEEN – Belle Hollifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hollifield was crowned Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen for 2018 at half-time of Friday night’s Homecoming football game at John Gamble Stadium.

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Karen Tucker serves hard-time. See more photos on page 3A (Photo provided) "Thank you, to all of those who gave donations to make this event a success!

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The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival is this weekend Friday, Oct.19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Uptown Shelby around the historic Court Square!

Yes, it's time for Mush, Music and Mutts to mark the wonders of fall in Shelby.

Join in the fun with this traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course, there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices.

There is a fall festival of children's activities on the Court Square with Uptown Shelby Association and volunteers offering crafts and fun activities for the kids.

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The three other classes attended the Homecoming football game and watched as the Mountaineers trounced Ashbrook. Sitting together at the 40-yard line, these alumni showed their Mountaineer pride wearing black and gold.

The Class of 1973 held their reunion at the Kings Mountain Country Club, and 80 attended. At noon on Saturday, the class had a picnic at Lake Crawford, followed by the reunion later

of 1978 held their festivities at Deer Woods Farm in Bessemer City as 80 gathered for the celebration. After dinner, classmates danced to a DJ as others visited on the patio or gathered around the fire pit.

Earlier in the day, classmates played a round of golf at the Kings Mountain Country Club.

Class Treasurer Steve Laughter commented, "It was awesome getting together with our classmates

They’re back! And with no small amount of moxie and gusto, it should be noted!

It was with much happiness and satisfaction that on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Cherryville Little Theatre board members and some CLT actors and staff, Cherryville city staff, Cherryville Council Cherryville Little Theatre Board President Wade Stroupe gladly cut the ribbon heralding the grand re-opening of members, Cherryville Main Street personnel, and well-wishers all came the Cherryville Little Theatre after its much-needed restoration. With him and Mayor H.L. Beam, III, are a pleth- out to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly ora of city and council officials, Chamber and CMSP officials and representatives, and CLT staff and players. refabbed and reimagined CLT. (photos by MEP/The Eagle) See more THEATRE page 3A

Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

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Both Terry L. Stutter, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Plant Manager, and Pam Crotts, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Human Resource Manager, take great pride in the fact their co-workers and staffs are seeing pink nowadays.

They’re not alone. Their co-workers do too as was evidenced by what they did to honor those who fight the fight.

So, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month they and a number of their day and night shift employees donned pink tee-shirts to let all know

The day, or first, shift crew at Keystone Powdered Metals in their pink shirts they wore last week as part of their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (photo by MEP/The Eagle) how the employees came together to do this.

“We had one firstshift employee who even bought pink duct tape and duct-taped his work boots,

which are steel-toed for The plant has a total of safety’s sake, to show how 150 employees and has as even tough items like that one of their main clients can be important in the Ford Motor Company, as fight against breast can- has had many major applicer!”, she noted. ance corporations as well in

the past.

Shutter, who is from Pennsylvania, the home of Keystone Powdered Metals See more KEYSTONE page 4A

“Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” builds community pride

A Community Revival “Together for the Gospel” is planned for October 25-28, 7:00 p.m. nightly for all ages.

This will be a tent revival across from Bethware School (Kings Mountain). There will be a special children’s event on Saturday, October 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. at D id B ti t Ch h

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they’re a team when it comes to the fight to battle and hopefully find a cure for the disease.

For plant manager Shutter it’s personal as his wife Donna is a breast cancer survivor.

“My wife and I have been supporters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for years,” said Shutter in a recent interview at the Keystone plant.

“This is just another opportunity to come together and do this in out plant.”

Crotts agreed, adding, “And we love the camaraderie due to the shirts.”

Crotts, a Dallas native, has two kids and four grandchildren, said she was awed by

by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together

In the summer of 2000, Gaston Together began a program to enhance the awareness of Community Pride in Gaston County school children. By building on the study of the community in the third grade, Gaston Together worked with Gaston County Schools to develop the “Pride in Gaston TravSee more PRIDE page 7A

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Local residents graduate from Clemson University Local residents were among students who graduated in December from Clemson University. They are: Tanner Austin Muse of Belmont, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Kennedy

C. Concannon of Cramerton, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences; More than 1,600 students received degrees at the fall semester ceremony at Littlejohn Coliseum.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ClassVROOM Central Visits Gaston County Gastonia, NC (January 14, 2019) – On Wednesday, January 9th, ClassVROOM Central, our Mobile Free Store, visited Woodhill Elementary School in Gastonia, allowing teachers from across the district to “shop” for free school supplies for their classrooms.

More than 150 teachers received supplies at this event, at an average value of more than $300 per teacher.

In addition, representatives from the Community Foundation of Gaston County and the Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation stopped by to renew their support of Classroom Central’s work in Gaston County. Both foundations have supported Classroom Central’s mission since 2011.

“The Foundation’s Board of Directors is proud to pro-

Gaston County Travel & Tourism recognized for excellence Gaston County Travel & Tourism was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destinations International in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.

“By achieving DMAP accreditation, these destination organizations have demonstrated that they have developed strategies for the direction of their destination and the policies and procedures to safeguard the use of public dollars,” said David Holder, CDME, DMAP Chair and Vice President – Tourism of JLL - Hospitality and Tourism Group.

“We are pleased to have Gaston County Travel & Tourism join our distinguished group of professionals,” said Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The industry distinction defines quality and performance standards for destination organizations and I look forward to

welcoming them to the DMAP community.”

The accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a multitude of mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and research. Gaston County Travel & Tourism joins the ranks of over 200 destination organizations who have obtained DMAP recognition.

“We pursued accreditation to demonstrate that we embrace the highest quality and performance practices in destination marketing,” said Michael Applegate, Director of Gaston County Travel & Tourism. “By meeting these industry standards we increase credibility with our clients and trust with our partners.”

vide funding for Classroom Central’s mobile free store, VROOM,” stated Ernest Sumner, CFGC President.

“VROOM gives Gaston County teachers an opportunity to receive free school supplies for their students without having to travel to the free store or pay out of pocket. Having the necessary materials in the classroom helps teachers engage their students and instill a love for learning in the classroom.”

About Classroom Central Classroom Central equips students in need to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies to their teachers. Operating in six school districts and supporting students and teachers in nearly 200 schools, Classroom Central helps level the playing field for our region’s students. Last school year, Classroom Central distributed nearly $5 million in free school supplies, including more than $450,000 in supplies to Gaston County students and their teachers.

Since its inception in 2002, Classroom Central has dis-

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About the Community Foundation of Gaston County The Community Foundation of Gaston County is the leading steward of philanthropic giving by connecting donors with community needs to enhance the lives of present and future generations.

The nonprofit organization has invested more than $100 million in grants and scholarships over its 40-year history.

At its core, the Community Foundation is an organization created with gifts from generous people committed to local causes. For donors, the Foundation serves as a philanthropic advisor. For the community, the Foundation serves as a grant maker and a civic leader. Through the support of its donors and fundholders, the Foundation has been able to address some of the community’s most pressing needs, including hunger, housing and education. For more information, visit www. cfgaston.org.

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Congratulations to Stanley Middle School musicians Mattie Grace Branham (left), tuba, and Madison Johns, clarinet, who auditioned and were selected to attend the North Carolina Bandmasters Association South Central District Honors Band Clinic. The South Central District is comprised of nine counties and several city school districts. This is a huge honor and a direct reflection of practice, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Gaston Schools photos

Local police to ride bicycles to honor fallen law enforcement officers The Road to Hope Shelby Bicycle Team has begun training and preparing to participate in The Road to Hope Bicycle Ride this May. Road to Hope Shelby is a non-profit 501(3)(c) group, consisting of thirteen local police officers and supporters who will pedal their way over 500 miles to Washington, DC. The Road to Hope Bicycle Ride was created by Law Enforcement United with the objective to honor officers killed in the line of duty and to support and remember their families. Law Enforcement United, supports 15 programs that range from C.O.P.S. Kids Camp to Project Active Armor.

Law Enforcement United will be celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary of the Road to Hope in 2019. Team members will join other members of Law Enforcement United in Raleigh, NC, on May 6th to begin their journey. They will travel across the state and up the coast for three days to Chesapeake, VA, where they will meet up with a larger group of riders. They will then continue their trek and arrive just outside of Washington D.C., where all members of Law Enforcement United across the nation will unite. The group of approximately 1000 riders will arrive together in Washington D.C. during National Peace Officer Memorial Week.

Local riders are Shelby Mayor Stan Anthony; Sgt. Shannon Porter, Sgt. Craig Earwood, Sgt. Seth Treadway, and Lt. Chris Howington of the Shelby Police Department; Stephen Brackeen, Chaplain for the Shelby Police Department; James Brackeen, father of Stephen and the late SPD Officer Tim Brackeen; Major Durwin Briscoe, Sgt. Daniel Howell, and Officer Gary Lee of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office; Officer Chad Owens of the Gaston County Police Department; Capt. Brent Harp of the Bessemer City Police Dept.; and Officer Mitchel Adams of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Donations raised by team members are used to support Law Enforcement United’s Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Kids Camp.

The summer camp is similar to most summer camps with swimming, fishing, arts & crafts, etc., with the addition of special grief counselors for the kids and spouses who have lost a parent or spouse in the line of duty.

Law Enforcement United raises the necessary funds to run the camp. The cost is $1500 per one child and one adult to attend. Each additional child is $750. The average amount per family (one adult and two children) is $2250. The team has a goal of raising $1500 per team member for support of the camp.

In addition, the following programs are supported by Law Enforcement United: Young Adult Camp, Outward Bound, college scholarships, retreats, training and counseling, Officer Down Memorial Page, websites and mobile apps, equipment grants, and The Spirit of Blue Foundation.

All donations are tax-deductible. For more information or tax deduction forms, contact team members or send an e-mail to RoadToHopeShelby@gmail.com .

Checks should be made out to the Road to Hope-Shelby.

Road to Hope-Shelby will present a check for all Road to Hope-Shelby team members to Law Enforcement United.

Donations can be mailed to Road to Hope-Shelby, P.O. Box 207 Shelby, NC 28151.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED! Shop helper (maintenance/detailer) Lot person. Must have valid drivers license. Min $10 hr to start. (704) 445-0970

CHARITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE On Saturday, January 26 at 4:00pm, Charity Christian School, 113 Charity Church Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090 will be having an Open House! Our school includes grades K4 through 12th with a low teacher-student ratio! Our goal is to keep monthly tuition cost low while offering a quality education in a Christian atmosphere. If accepted for enrollment some students may qualify for a full scholarship through the NC Opportunity Scholarship Program! We also offer dual enrollment classes with Cleveland Community College. Call our office number, visit our Facebook page, or Webpage for more information! www.charitychristianschool.org (704) 419-4574 charitychristianschool@gmail.com FRIDAY’S GROUP. Fun and Fellowship. Six days Branson, MO, May 13th. Call for details, leave message and invite friends. (704) 263-2264

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES. Vendor spaces available!!! Call or stop by for more info. Come dilly dally in our 9 room mini mall galleria in support of over 50 individual entrepreneurs!!

Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6.

123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@ gmail.com SKILLS OUR GRANDPARENTS KNEW AND our great-grandparents. Yet know we have forgot! NC4Ever@ email.com UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques and Collectibles, 20+ vendors.

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am4pm; and Sunday 11am-4pm.

985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. (828) 382-0075 CAROSTART.COM - CHILD FUTURE SUCCESS. Future success in life for 2-14 year old children with CaroStart.com NC4Ever@email.com FREE ADMISSION WEIGHT LOSS FESTIVAL. 1 in 3 U.S. adults are overweight. Festival is online and private. Email for a pass. NC4Ever@email.com

EMPLOYMENT

SPACE FOR YOU... Attention small businesses and entrepreneurs! Do you need temporary office space to work or meet clients? We have turn-key, professional space. Biz Hub Coworking located at 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Visit BizHubShelby.com or call 704466-3051.

CHERRY VILLENC.COM Candy Festival includes old-fashioned candy, chocolate roses, jelly beans, bulk candy, childhood favorites, mallo-cups, more and now old-fashioned toys. NC4Ever@email.com ANNOUNCEMENT - DISCREET WEAPON THE bad guys don’t see coming. Get one free while supplies last.

NC4Ever@email.com HEALTH / PERSONALS / MISCELLANEOUS: If you or a loved one were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after use of TALC products such as Baby Powder or Shower to Shower, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Charles H. Johnson 1-800-5355727

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 704-484-1047 or Go to Banner-News.com and click on: carolinaclassifieds.com

Carolina

CLASSIFIEDS.com

IN NEED OF INDIVIDUAL who can help work with me on taxes. Temporary job, $8 hour.

Forest City. 828-305-1834.

NEED TWO STRONG BACKS to help me put up fence and dig holes for 4x4’s. Temporary job, $8 hour, Forest City. 828305-1834.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. Now Hiring Full-time Pharmacy Technician. Apply in Person at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 108 East Grover Street, Shelby, NC 28150.

(704) 487-8068 NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Laborers. Must have valid drivers license. Also need Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 SHEETROCK AND PAINTING. Needing someone to sheetrock and paint some rooms. (704) 460-1745 NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES? 10 years experience, excellent references, will help with getting to appointments, errands, light cleaning, and cooking etc... Kathy (704) 2842719 (704) 476-5707 AUTO GLASS TECHNICIAN POSITION. Apply in Person at Carolina Auto Glass, 408 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC. HABITAT RESTORE IS HIRING A Driver/Donation Intake Coordinator. Get information and applications at ReStore, 686 West Main Street, Forest City.

HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Seeking experienced residential / light commercial HVAC Service Technician.

Pay based on experience.

Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check.

Apply in person at Shelby Heating and Air; 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 487-7877 lisa@shelbyhvac.com NEED MUSCLES TO DEMOLISH/WORK Labors Only.

Quote by job or by hour. 1- Have truck, trailer, tools come demolish remove shed. 2- Fencing opportunity. 3- May have other work available; for NonProfit.

(704) 601-7734 GENERAL MAINTENANCE MAN. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 WANTED - COUNTRY MUSICIANS AND SINGERS TO JAM. Maybe form band. Call Mike (704) 739-0111 BOOTH AVAILABLE. For License Cosmetologist in Kings Mountain (GLOW AND GROW BEAUTY SUPPLY). (704) 7503764 NOW HIRING! 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT RESIDENTIAL. 1st Shift 8am-2pm 30hours a week Monday - Friday. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 4825200

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES START A BUSINESS Best include Robot Lawn Mowing, Mobile Bike Shop, Woodworking From Home, Mobile Cell Phone Repair, Mobile Teddy Bears and others NC4Ever@email.com GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY located in the Foothills of NC. Automotive, Tractor, Heavy Duty Trucks, up to date inventory. Buy just the Business or both Real Estate and Business. Motivated to sale! 828-245-9620.

A WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/ BUILDING for over 18 years, Joe’s Place in Shelby, NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some owner financing available. Only $325,000. Start your own business! (704) 473-1176

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, 828-223-7730.

FRIDAY’S GROUP. Like to travel 1 day, 2 days or more. Call for upcoming trips. (704) 263-2264

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

STAINLESS STEEL NUTS, BOLTS, WASHERS. 304 and 316 grade approximately 5000lb all sizes, Antiques furniture, pie safe and also bed frames. Push lawn mowers, plastic double ties 19” long, hand cleaner. Call for price! (704) 460-1745

SMITH AND WESSON REVOLVER. Bodyguard 38 Revolver w/ laser and extra Hogue grip, $300. Fertilizer spreader 3 point hitch, $200. (828) 4293010

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Pickup truck load, $70. 828-245-4360.

FREE! OAK WOOD TREE needs to be cut down and taken off. (704) 473-2366 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT GOOD PRICES. Everything must go! 864-457-6914.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. Call today and schedule a free estimate! (704) 466-2333 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 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter 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. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, (828) 476-6058

FOR SALE WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area).

Call or text pic and price.

Please leave message & phone number. (704) 472-5962 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR /FREEZER, $125. Hewlett Packard printer/assistance HP Envy 5640-5660, $125. Electric Craftsman weed eater, $20.

UFC fighting punch bag, $60.

(704) 207-5121 OLD POCKET WATCHES. 7-23 jewels $75-$300. Case knifes new in the box. Women bike like new $35. (828) 2877518 ANTIQUE CRUISER BIKE. Men’s Fossil Watches. Canning Jars. MUST SELL! 828-7827221.

2 LAZY BOY BIG MAN ROCKER RECLINERS. Oatmeal color, like new, $400 each. (704) 472-7436 OAK FIREWOOD. $20 per pickup load, you cut and haul.

(704) 750-4133

WTB: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS: working or not from 1940-1980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 cube4square@hotmail.com WHITE GARAGE DOOR, $75.

Rocking Chair, $25. Call anytime, 704-476-5853 or (704) 472-2441 8X10 METAL BUILDING ON MOBILE HOME FRAME. Selling everything with building total $3500. If sold separately there is 24 solid doors $25 each or $500 for all, Gas cook stove (natural or propane) $250. 8-10 wall cabinets (white). 803-6843926, (803) 610-5157

3 PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE. Good condition, blue, $200. (704) 300-7093

REMINGTON 1100 SHOT GUN. Wood stock engraving on receiver, brand new condition, $675. (828) 429-6763

INSIDE BIG SHUT THE DOOR SALE. Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. January 17, 18, 19, 8am until. 2606 US Hwy. 221 South.

Over 1000 items!

FARM TRACTOR TO20 MASSEY FERGUSON 4 Cylinder, Gas, Overhead Valve.

3 Point Lift. ONLY $1650. Call (704) 466-4675

FEATHER-LITE UTILITY TRAILER. 6’x10’ all aluminum, 2200 axle, $1400. Call (704) 482-6489 7PC CEDAR ANTIQUE BEDROOM SUITE, excellent condition, $950. Corner cabinet, $200. Drop leaf table with 2 chairs, $100. Jewelry. 828-2870982, 828-305-0595.

2IN ELECTRIC IRRIGATION PUMP, $150. 2in Gasoline irrigation pump, $200. Denver Rack powerboss generator 5500 with 8500 surge with power transfer system needs fuel tank, $200. (704) 685-8565 WOLFF TANNING BED. Model#26T - 220 voltage. Excellent condition with 1 private owner, $500. dgreene902@aol.com CUT AND SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. Short bed load, $50 if you collect. $60 delivered 5 miles radius, Sandy Mush. 828202-1000.

NEW HENRY GOLDEN BOY 22 CALIBER RIFLE. Octagon Barret Gun, Never fired, $425.

PRE 64 WINCHESTER MODEL 94 30.30 RIFLE, Investment grade, made in 1961 $950. PRE 64 WINCHESTER MODEL 62A 22 CALIBER PUMP RIFLE, very nice condition, $850. (764) 490-7242 WORRY ABOUT BEING ATTACKED? Read my firsthand review and instructions of this discreet tool/weapon you can get free! NC4Ever@email.com KAUFMAN TRAILER 10 TON. 25900lb, 20ft+5 ramp, dual landing gear, new deck, Pintle hitch, $4500. (704) 473-1432

TRAILER, NEW 5X8 $630.

New Dump Trailer, $3995. Only J. Johnson Sales Only! While in stock. 828-245-5895.

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

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

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.

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.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 CARPORTS, COVERS, CARS, TRUCKS, RV, Camper, Boat Equipment, Hay, Livestock.

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.

OATS OR GRASS HAY FOR SALE. No rain, spring cutting, top quality. (704) 477-6355

Lung Cancer?

R&R GRADING / CLEARING. All Your Grading, Clearing and Hauling Needs. Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates.

Call or Text, (704) 308-2021 rrgradingandclearing@ gmail.com RETIRED TEACHER. Will tutor any subject in grades 2-6. Call for info at (704) 284-2760

RASCAL MOBILITY ELECTRIC CHAIR. Good mobility chair, limit 195 lbs for patient.

Delivery, charger and training included. $389 (704) 951-4224

Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or the military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed.

Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS. Scooterman John, used electric wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters, repairs. Call 704-9514225 Award winning technicans mobilityservices07@gmail.com DRAFTING TABLE, solid wood frame, $50. Ruff Maxx portable dog crate, $30. Dining room table, handmade, log construction, $250. 828-287-3939.

KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Kitchen Aid and Jenn-Air appliances all stainless steel. Fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, all used very little, new $7000 will take $2500. 704-487-0550 (704) 678-3954

10 GLASS DOOR WALK-IN COOLER $2000 No refrigeration. Shelving included. Ten (10) glass doors and one (1) metal access door. (704) 7397648 png924@gmail.com DYNA-GLO PORTABLE PROPANE HEATER, 7500-10,000 BTU, $30. Idylis Portable AC, 10,000 BTU, used 2 weeks, $170. Seiki 32” flatscreen HDTV, $40. 828-657-5943.

SEASONED PINE WOOD FOR SALE. Cut and split, includes delivery, $50. 828-395-0758.

CURIO CABINET $40. Furniture, old books, posters, country and western record albums, movie, bubble gum trading card, (terminator). (704) 9748440 TOTAL GYM. With accessories and DVD’s, like new, $200.

Leave message if no answer.

(704) 300-8647 FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood, long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364 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 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 (2) BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE at Sunset Memorial, Forest City. Good Shepherd Section. Call 828-245-7559 or 828-223-3575.

WANT TO BUY

FOR RENT

NINE GOOD MOMMA BORE GOATS FOR SALE. Retiring, selling out. Cash only. 828-2470913.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

EXTRA NICE 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH HOUSE. Good area, appliances, carpeted, NO PETS, $725 month. Deposit/ References. (704) 482-9002

NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby.

NO PETS. Seniors welcome.

(704) 692-0447

TAX TIME SPECIAL. Like new 2014 Yamaha Raptor 350 four wheeler, asking $3500. Paid $4800. Very little use, price is negotiable. Call Jerry, (828) 289-0989

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Rent $875, Deposit $875, Application Fee $25. 1718 Pinedale Rd., Cherryville, NC. 704-4723100 (704) 472-4666

2015 HONDA RANCHER 4X4.

Orange, has 14 miles on it, also Power Steering, DC Transmission, Independent Suspension, asking $5500. 828-429-2982.

1 BEDROOM, 1BATH. Rent $385, Deposit $300, Application fee $25. 1321 S. Lafayette St., Apartment F, Shelby, NC. 704-472-3100 (704) 472-4666

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 and 3 Bedroom, $900 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299

VACATIONS

2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover or Shelby. $500-$575. 828-234-8147, (828) 428-2897

CARS & TRUCKS 2006 FORD MUSTANG GT convertible, 4.6 V8, 138k, Red, auto, good condition.

Price to sell $5200 (704) 4766851

DISABLED VETERAN. Needs a large Doggie wheel chair for disabled lab back section. (704) 734-0265

2006 HONDA CR-V 146,000 miles, original owner, good condition, $4000. (828) 4470317

WANTED: IRON BED. Regular size. Call 704-482-5205.

2004 PONTIAC VIBE 4 door Hatchback. 4 cylinder, Toyota engine, automatic, all power options, sunroof, luggage rack, 30mpg, 143k miles, clean, good condition, $3800 OBO. 828657-6058.

LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL OR STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006 $$CASH$$ 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 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 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 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

FARM & GARDEN 2 CEMENT WATERING TROUGHS. $200 each. FESCUE ROUND BALES 5x4, $25.

(704) 538-7937 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, price reduced $35 each.

Fescue and Orchard grass.

Rutherford County. 828-4293100.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

1998 FORD RANGER White, Automatic, 2 Door, 4 cylinder, 149 k miles, Good condition, runs and drives good. Price to sell $2500 (704) 476-6851

QUALITY HORSE HAY. Organic fertile, mineral enriched, barn stored. $45 per large role.

(704) 434-9104

DOUBLE SIZE BED FRAME. With solid Headboard and Footboard and 6 drawer dresser with mirror, $150. Call (704) 538-6538

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

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

1948 FORD-8N TRACTOR FOR SALE. With 4 foot grooming mower attachment, $3000.

Contact 828-382-0155.

SOLID WOOD TV HUTCH made by Bassett Furniture.

Includes an older model TV (approximately 36”). Asking $150. Call 704-477-7787 for more info. Leave message if no answer, will return your call. rkahconley@att.net

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AKC PUG PUPPIES. Shots and Wormed. 2 Males $600 each.

Ready 12/7/18. (828) 413-3599 WHIZ BANG POPCORN MACHINE Gay 90’s Model # 2014 with Four Wheel Cart. In good condition! $800.00 Call 704692-4449

AKC PUG PUPPIES. Shots and Wormed. 1 Males $600 each.

Ready now. (828) 437-3664

2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 40000 miles, T-top convertible 6 speed. Make offer (704) 460-1745 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK. Standard cab, long wheel base, with tool box, 200k miles, very reliable, $1500. 828-447-5773.

1995 CHEVROLET VAN 350, automatic, good work van, runs good, $2000. 828-4293588.

2008 FORD MUSTANG 4.0 V6, good tires, very good condition, A/C, $5200. (704) 6922240 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Extended cab, 4.8 V8, good tires, A/C, very good condition, $6500. (704) 692-2240 2013 FORD TAURUS SEL, Auto., only 103,000 miles, Leather Int., Navigation System, Bluetooth Sync, V-6, Original Owner, Super Nice Car! (White) $9400 (803) 460-5129 1996 HONDA ACCORD CPE 5 speed, 180k, Black, $1200 firm. Runs and drives good, interior excellent condition. (704) 476-6851 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 44000 miles, $12000, Runs good. (704) 473-0687 2003 HONDA CIVIC with 199,319 miles. Recently replaced radiator, head gasket set, valves ck, and machined.

Starter replaced in July, and timing belt, water pump and thermostat, two years ago.

(828) 375-0329 manuelferrand@hotmail.com 1994 CADILLAC CONCOURS Northstar, extra clean inside and out , 171,000 miles, check engine light stays on, $1000. Call (704) 685-8565 1999 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, automatic, $2750. 2004 BMW Convertible, 330 CI, auto, $8950. 1999 Nissan Altima, $1650. 828-287-8668.

CKC POMERANIAN FEMALE. Chocolate, up-to-date on shots, 6wks old, $500. (704) 300-1988 FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES. Strong champion lines, different colors, AKC ready 2.10.19 reserve yours now. (704) 538-7784 puppyfeet24@gmail.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.

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MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

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

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com (704) 567-9836 LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL or STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006 1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street, county water. 704-5381199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847

2BR MOBILE HOME (BOILING SPRINGS). $100 week + $250 deposit. NO PETS. 704308-7081 HOME FOR RENT, SHELBY. $1400 per month, $1400 deposit. 2 story brick, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood and tile floors, gas fireplace. Will consider rent to own or sell. Show by appt only after January 31. 512 West Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150 (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo. com MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 FREE HEAT AND WATER. LARGE 1 BEDROOM APT (SHELBY). Excellent location, W/D hook up, stove, refrigerator, small complex, NO pets, HAP or smoking. Heat and water included in $475 (ground level) $450 (second floor).

(704) 487-5480 SMALL QUIET PARK. Crest Schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316 VERY NICE 3BR, 2BA DOUBLE WIDE. Quite County Setting in Southwest Cleveland County. Total Electric. County Water. NO Smoking. NO Pets.

NO EXCEPTIONS! Verifiable References. Rental Annual Lease REQUIRED. RENT $700 Per Month and $700 Deposit.

(704) 692-0436

4.3 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE, $29,900. Also, 27.3 Acres: 800’ of frontage on Second Broad River, 900’ highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. (864) 909-1035

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2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups.

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. 123 Tate St., Forest City. $450 month, $450 deposit. Call 828403-9953 for more info 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Carport, large fenced backyard.

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