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First snow of 2018 rolls in

By Alan Hodge

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Like fluffy white icing on a cake made of cold weather, the first snow storm of this year rolled into our area early last Wednesday.

The original forecast called for the snow to start just after midnight Wednesday, but as of 5AM nary a flake had fallen. However, that soon changed and by daybreak the ground was white and the wet, heavy, stuff was coming down fast and continued throughout most of the day. The forecast of just an inch ended up being about four to five inches around here.

Many businesses were closed Wednesday.

Gaston County Schools canceled classes for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The Wednesday morning commute, for those who braved it, was helped somewhat by the fact that NCDOT and local municipality road crews had sanded, slagged, and saltbrined many major streets and bridges starting Monday. Trucks from NCDOT District 12, which includes Gaston County, spread over 170,000 gallons of brine.

However, secondary roads were a different story. Side streets and shaded areas were very slick. That situation was even worse in many spots Thursday morning since Wednesday night’s frigid 10 degrees froze the slush over again.

Over the icy period, police reported dozens of traffic accidents.

City of Belmont public works director David Isenhour gave this report early Wednesday morning as his road workers battled the snow and ice covered streets.

“Right now we’ve laid down about 25 tons of slag and we have the rest of today, this evening and early in the morning remaining,” Isenhour said. “I’m sending two of our larger dump trucks up to the Dallas yard to reload and bring back more slag to our storage facility. We’re running four trucks and handling most of the bridges, underpasses and several locations for Cramerton and McAdenville.

My guys mobilized at 4:00AM this morning.

We’ll do the same in the morning (Thursday) but it’s going to be much more treacherous due to sub-freezing temps down in the teens. These guys are true work horses when it comes to these storms. FYI – our slag is a mixture of three scoops of river based sand (very coarse) and one scoop of salt mixed together. It helps melt the ice and gives some traction to the tires. Of course nothing helps when everything turns to ice so hopefully folks will listen and stay off the roads.”

Jonathan and daughter Martha Taylor joined the throng of sledders that the snow brought to See SNOW page 10 area hills.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont’s Unity Day event was a hit Remembering Jethro Mann, the Bicycle Man of Belmont

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The 27th annual Belmont Unity Day event on January 15 had the hundreds of folks in attendance on their feet and stirred up recollecting the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the need for people to join together as one to carry on his memory and message.

The event took place at Belmont Foursquare Church and got started off in warm style when emcee Rev. Kevin Ford urged everyone to share a big hug with those around them.

That done, the evening moved along with Rev. Anarah Henderson from Trinity Unity AME Zion Church delivering a powerful message from the pulpit. Councilwoman Martha Stowe gave the response.

Also on the program was the Mt. Pleasant Baptist men’s choir as well as Rev. Kenneth Alexander from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. The Lord’s Prayer was recited by Edwin Forrest from Holy Angels. Announcements and the offering was done by Brenda Buckner.

Proceeds went to the Salvation Army.

Students from Belmont Middle and Southwest Middle schools lit the Unity Candle.

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

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

These students performed the Unity candle lighting ceremony at the 27th annual Unity Day service in Belmont. From Belmont Middle School- Kira Wilcox, Nicole Allen, Teddy Hibberd, from Southwest Middle, Hope Henderson.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Black History Month is upon us and there have been many local African-Americans who have left their mark on the local scene.- and one who made a national and international impact.

That individual was Belmont's Jethro “Bicycle Man” Mann. Jethro may have died Nov. 11, 2013 in Florida at the age of 96 but his memory and influence lives on.

Mann was a long-time resident of the Reid community in Belmont where his garage was filled with bicycles he rebuilt and loaned or gave to local children.

Mann's “Bicycle Lending Library” was featured on Charles Kuralt's “On the Road” TV series. He was also featured in “Our State Magazine”, “Reader's Digest”, and the CBS Evening News. Mann received the Good Samaritan Award from “National Enquirer” for his work with needy kids. A German TV film crew also visited Mann for five days and filmed a documentary.

Here are a few of the other awards Mann received during his decades of service to others – Belmont Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizen

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.”

-Vesta M. Kelly

I don’t want to hear this come July Why do I hear this in July because it is “so” not correct? The temperature is 105 degrees. The AC won’t work hard enough to keep us cool.

There is only so much sweet tea you can drink to cool off.

When you jump in the pool, it’s as warm as bath water. It’s so warm, you get out just to cool off. Then someone looks at you and says these famous words: “I prefer winter. At least when it is cold, you can add layers to keep you warm. How many layers can you take off in the summer to get cool? Give me winter any day.”

That is not correct. Do you remember January 2, 2018.

Do you remember returning to work after your Christmas break and the air was 17 degrees when you stepped outside your door. When you got to the office, it was cold because the heating system wasn’t designed for 17-degree weather. You had an early morning meeting with your boss. You wanted to wear your overcoat. How could you wear an overcoat and look like you just walked out of the frozen tundra? Well you did walk out of the frozen tundra.

It was 17 degrees outside. How is that layering working for you now? Are you warm? Are you

comfortable?

We will forget this cold snap in six months. We will forget how cold we were. We will complain about the heat the same way we are complaining about the cold. Don’t tell me in July that you can layer up in the winter to stay warm. It doesn’t work.

I think it is too easy in life to forget. I watch young couples get married. They are smitten as they gaze into each other’s eyes. Then the reality of marriage hits and the wonder of it is lost in the many to do’s of being an adult. I watch young parents take home their first child.

There is that same wonder as they look at this gift of another human being they have been given. Then that child reaches age two and learns to say “No.” I forget when I face the challenges of life. To remind me, let me take you back years ago to the days of the “Jesus movement” in the early 70’s. I had been going to a Christian coffeehouse every Sunday. One week I prayed I would become a Christian the following Sunday That Sunday came and I was scared to death to attend. I remember being in the bathroom and telling God I wasn’t going.

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Then I made a deal with him.

T h e Tony Marciano deal w a s if my friend Peter rang the bell I would go. The “amen” barely came out of my mouth and the bell rang. It was Peter.

That night we went to the coffee house. There was an altar call. I asked Peter if he was going forward. He said “No.” I did. A guy with blonde hair down to his elbows and an electric guitar strapped around his neck walked me through the Billy Graham booklet, “Steps to Peace with God.” I prayed and Jesus came into my life.

Peter left early. He never came to my door again to ask me if I was going. In fact, our paths never crossed for the rest of our lives. Yet he only lived a few doors away.

I almost forgot the wonder of that night, and all that occurred. For me, it was a life changing moment.

This summer, when you see me, don’t tell me you prefer the winter. I’ll straighten you out – you forgot.

My Opinion: Duck and cover By now I am sure most of you have heard about the snafu in Hawaii where an official mistakenly sent out an alarm saying a ballistic missile was about to hit that tropical paradise and for everyone to get to shelter of some sort asap.

It was not only a snafu, it was a gold plated tarfu and the ensuing panic was of epic proportions. Indeed, TV news coverage showed folks running like ants on a stomped ant hill and folks crying and bug-eyed as they scurried to find a hideyhole but alas, some places they thought would offer protection from a nuclear missile blast offered nothing but a locked door.

One news scene showed hundreds of college students packed in a lecture hall and lots of them were texting “so long I love you” messages via their Iphones to friends and relatives.

Well, all that uproar and the shattered nerves it caused reminded me of that time in world history starting in the mid-1950s called the Cold War when the US and the Soviet Union were nose to nose and lots of folks thought the end of the world was nigh courtesy of the A-Bomb.

We had our own way of dealing with Armageddon right here in Belmont.

When I was in first grade at East Belmont Elementary

School circa 1959 we had “nuclear bomb drills”. What this exercise consisted of was getting up from our desks and in orderly fashion (orderly was the keyword here) shuffling to the hallway, getting down on our hands and knees, putting our faces to the floor, and thus positioned wait until The Bomb hit Belmont or the teachers told us to get back up and in orderly fashion shuffle back to our desks, sit down, and act like nothing had happened. The main thing I recall about this exercise in paranoia was the fact that the school janitor often sprinkled some green, sawdust-like, oily stuff on the hall floors and he would later sweep it up and thus polish the wood but there were always remnants in the baseboards and every time we did the A-bomb drill I would get a spot where my nose was right next to a pile and to this day I can still recall that oily, dusty aroma.

Fast forward to the early 1960s and the Cuban Missile Crisis where we came within a whisker of the US and the USSR blowing up each other and the planet for good measure. Cashing in on this ordeal was a place on Monroe Rd. in Charlotte that sold fallout shelters. They looked like steel culverts and the idea was to bury it in your backyard and put some food and

water in and run to it when WWIII cranked u p . Alan Hodge S o m e Banner-News Editor people on our street bought one and of course it ended up not being used for the intended purpose but rather their teenage daughter used it as a romantic hideaway and later the mom raised mushrooms in it.

There were also public fallout shelters. Sometimes you see the yellow and black signs where they are, or were. In Belmont there was such a haven from nuclear holocaust in the basement of the Bank of Belmont building downtown. Years ago it was cleaned out and decades old crackers and canned water were still there for huddlers to feast on while the world upstairs was burning.

If the unspeakable should ever happen and some madman touch off a nuclear war I don't think it matters where you hide.

If you live through the blast, what sort of world will be left?

Cinders and ashes and heaps of toasted folks. Not very appealing. Maybe there is an alternative. Why don't people just try to get along?

Drug costs out of control

Mt. Holly city manager Danny Jackson was honored last week at the Gaston Clergy and Citizen Coalition (GC-3) Gaston County MLK Unity Awards ceremony. Jackson was honored as a 2018 recipient. The ceremony was held at MLK Plaza in front of the DSS building across from the courthouse. Jackson's name will be engraved on the monument there. The Gaston County MLK Unity Award was established in 2004 and recognizes current or former Gaston County citizens who have performed exemplary community service to build bridges of unity across lines of race, class, gender, faith, and municipalities across the county.

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President Trump and Congress must end the pharmaceutical robbing of America. Every day Pfizer, J o h n son and Johnson, Roche, Novartis, Merck, Dr. Glenn Mollette Sanofi and others are driving America’s indebtedness toward another trillion dollars in drug money debt.

Americans obviously need drugs. I’m talking about the legal kind. These are the medicines, pills, injections, drips and liquids dispensed to you at your local drug store.

President George W. Bush trying everything under the sun to be reelected in 2003 set up a deal with Congress to enact Medicare part D that covers the cost of prescriptions - Medicare Modernization Act. The federal government was barred from negotiating cheaper prices for such medicines. Why would the government actually pass a law saying that you can’t negotiate drug prices? Simple answer - The drug company lobbyists have funneled about 2 billion dollars into the nation’s capital since the beginning of 2003. In just 2015 and 2016 alone drug companies spent the equivalent of over $500,000 per member

of congress. Congressmen and Congresswomen care most about being reelected.

Part D pays far more for drugs than do Medicaid or the Veterans Health Administration. Both of these mandate government measures to hold down prices. Reports cite Medicare Part D pays between 70 - 80 percent more than Medicaid and VHA. Why has this continued?

Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, who recently retired, received over $1,303.157 between 2003 and 2016 to his election committee and leadership PAC. Sen. Orin Hatch of Utah has received over $1,182.560. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, $995,350.

Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, $834,508 and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey $731,078. This is only a few of them who have rolled in the drug cash.

Here is the problem, Medicare D allows the Pharmaceutical companies to submit whatever bill they want to Medicare and Medicare is obligated to pay for it. Anything. Any cost. There is no Board of Supervisors negotiating the cost of the medicine that Medicare pays for. Do you think your $41.46 per month (your cost is probably more now) is actually covering the cost of all of your prescriptions? No it is not, the American taxpayers are being stuck with the bill. Billions and Billions of more debt is being heaped on

the American people to cover the real cost of Medicare part D. From 2003 to 2012 part D added $318 billion dollars to the national debt. A report in the 2013 Medicare Trustees reports projects Medicare Part D will add $852 billion to our debt over the next ten years pushing it over one trillion dollars.

While most Americans on Part D greatly appreciate that our government is eating most of the bill. Americans will be asked to pay more eventually.

Our leadership (?) has to fix the problem. Sadly our leadership is being bought so don’t expect them to fix it as long as the cash is pouring into their pockets.

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UNITY DAY from page 1 Patricia Franks introduced the speakers and Mayor Charlie Martin welcomed guests.

Debra Brown from the City of Belmont presented the Humanitarian Award.

This year, two Humanitarian Awards were given out.

The first went to Delta Sanders.

Today, we will recognize an individual whose compassionate actions continue to set an example in our community,” Brown said. She has volunteered her time with various organizations, from helping organize citywide cleanups for Keep Belmont Beautiful to serving as board member for the Catherine’s House.

In her career, she has demonstrated commitment and leadership. Her dedication to her work and philanthropy have been reflected throughout her employments. She has applied her skills and strengths to the missions of Holy Angels, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte, the Belmont Parrish Nurse Ministry, and Habitat for Humanity.

But by far, her greatest passion for service, grows from her love of God. As a devoted member of East Belmont Baptist Church, she serves her Lord and community as an active deacon of the congregation and from the church steps as part of the Belmont Christmas Parade Outreach,

giving the gift of warmth with hot chocolate.

This individual happens to share not only a birthday with the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. but also the same visions that through compassion, equality, and a love for one another we can build healthy communities regardless of diverse cultural backgrounds. Delta Sanders and her active involvement with the Elements of Empowerment organization exemplifies the very legacy of Dr. King. With a mission to help foster cultural awareness, acceptance, and preservation by educating, enriching, and empowering communities through artistic cultural programs, presentations and events, Delta has proven through many compassionate actions her dedication to the community she serves.

Not only is she a member of the Belmont community, an avid Caravan Coffee Connoisseur, your local Creative Travel specialist helping you plan your dream vacation, she is a sister, a daughter, a loving wife, and a caring mother to a family that loves her so very much and wants to wish her a very “Happy Birthday” and a well- deserved “Congratulations!”

Sanders was obviously surprised at receiving the Humanitarian Award and became emotional as she accepted it.

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Rev. Kenneth Alexander of Mt. Moriah Baptist gave the Unity Day Occasion in his signature sonorous voice.

Co-recipient of the Unity Day Humanitarian Photos by Alan Hodge Award was Rev. Kevin Ford.

Belmont police officer Ben Henderson, his wife Rev. Anarah, and daughter Hope were at Unity Day. Anarah gave the Mes- This ensemble from Trinity Unity AME Zion Church sang an imsage and Hope took part in the Unity candle ceremony. promptu hymn at Unity Day. “I want to thank you all for this,” she said. “I hope to be able to live up to this honor.”

Rev. Ford was the other Humanitarian Award recipient.

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an “Energizer bunny”, full of energy in his service to his church and community.

“He loves doing things for others,” Brown said.

Ford was incredulous as his name was called.

“You are my family,” he told the audience. “Thank you for this honor.”

Besides leading Belmont Foursquare Church since 2006, a few of Ford's other civic involvements include serving on the Belmont Pastoral Committee, the Interfaith Hospitality Board, and the Belmont Police Academy.

A native of Concord, NC, Ford graduated from Christ for the Nations Bible College in 1993. He and his wife Delaine have been married since 1996 and have two children, Zach and Anna.

The Mt. Pleasant Men’s Choir performed a medley of stirring tunes at Unity Day.

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of the Year, Special Volunteer for the State of North Carolina, the Good Neighbor Award from the National Council of Christians and Jews, City of Belmont Outstanding Community Service Award. Also, the N.C. Department of Labor Certificate of Appreciation Award, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Good Samaritan Award and Charlotte District A.M.E. Zion Outstanding Service to Youth Award.

A native of Curryville, Georgia, Mann was one of 12 children born to Jesse and Ida Mann. Early days at the public schools in Curryville gave Mann a thirst for knowledge that led him to an eclectic blend of institutions of higher learning. Just a few of the places Mann has cracked the books include the Palmer Memorial Institute, Lincoln Academy, West Virginia State College, Institute of West Virginia, International Correspondence School in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University.

A true patriot, Mann served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and during that time he received the Company Honor Man Award.

Mann's working career was long and productive. He was the first African-American in North Carolina to receive a general contractor license. In 1972, Mann became the first African-American Apprentice Representative to

the N.C. State Department of Labor, passing on his expertise in the building trade, Mann taught related subjects at schools in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties. He taught construction and building at Central Piedmont Community College. Mann built many of the houses and even a movie theater in the Reid area. What made Mann all the more remarkable was the fact that he suffered from a crippling form of arthritis in his hands.

His love of sharing bikes with kids extended beyond the Belmont city limits. Mann once gave 65 bikes to the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw.

In addition to his bike and building work, Mann also served as a minister at Hood Memorial AME Zion Church.

The Rev. Charles Reid was a lifelong friend of Mann.

“Rev. Jethro Mann will long be remembered by so many of us in Belmont and throughout,” said Reid. “When I think about Rev. Mann, having known him since I was a small boy growing up in Belmont; I would have to say 'He was a Mann for all occasions'.

I would like to think that he was to become such a strong man thatGod decided to add an extra “n” to 'Mann' to personify his life.

Rev. Mann was gifted in so many ways i.e. construction/building manager; business entrepreneur; college teacher; minister; music soloist, church leader, and just a good mentor.

Belmont’s Jethro Mann achieved great fame but remained humble and caring his entire life.

Photo courtesy Millican Pictorial Museum Rev. Mann could communicate with a wide variety The last couple of years before his passing saw of people and, yet, maintain the 'common touch'.”

Mann move from Belmont to Lakeland, Florida Denese Friday also recalled Mann. where he stayed near his daughters in an assisted liv“He was special,” she said, “He did a great thing ing facility. He took his love of bikes with him and with his bicycle lending that taught the children of according to daughter Peggy Robinson had a couple the Reid community about sharing and caring. He of them in his room. will never be forgotten.”

NC plans Black History Month programs The following programs from venues of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources celebrate the lives and contributions of African Americans to the state.

East Feb. 3. N.C. Aquarium-Roanoke Island. Freedmen, Surfmen, Heroes: The Unique Story of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station.

The Pea Island Lifesaving Station was part of the U.S. Lifesaving Service and the only one manned by African Americans, who made many heroic rescues in the early 1900s. 1 p.m. Free.

Feb. 7. Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. History for Lunch – Anita Scott Coleman: Author and Poet of the Harlem Renaissance. Elizabeth City State University Assistant Professor Douglas Jackson discusses personal ties to the Harlem Renaissance through his grandmother Anita Scott Coleman. 12:15-1 p.m.

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Feb. 16. Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. School Days – Black History Month: Harlem Renaissance Comes to the Albemarle. Immersive activities and performances will engage students in the literary, artistic, and intellectual movement after World War I and the Great Migration that kindled a new black cultural identity. After Atumpan - The Talking Drums performs “The Happening Harlem Renaissance.” Douglas Jackson, Elizabeth City State University, will present also. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Feb. 17. Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City. Black History Month: Harlem Renaissance Comes to the Albemarle. Atumpan - The Talking Drums, perform at 10:30 a.m. Then be inspired by words from Langston Hughes and by the art of Aaron Douglas.

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tures artists, authors, and musicians of the era. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Piedmont Jan. 27. N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh. African American Cultural Celebration. Join the statewide kickoff to Black History Month. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the17th annual day-long African American Cultural Celebration features more than 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, chefs, historians, playwrights, authors, artists, reenactors, and more. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Through February. Historic Stagville, Durham. Plantation Tours. Tuesdays through Saturdays only. Tours of the former Bennehan-Cameron Plantation, once about 30,000 acres and one of the state’s largest, where approximately 900 enslaved workers were held. Stagville is dedicated to teaching about the lives and work of the bondsmen on the plantation. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Feb. 3. Museum of the Cape Fear, Fayetteville. Dancing Stories with April C. Turner. Turner uses dances, stories and songs from traditional West African culture to affirm community building concepts such as working together, integrity, and perseverance. Learn the meanings of West African dance symbols and uses of the songs and dances as demonstrated in a fun, high-energy journey. The audience will enjoy being introduced to the West African language, Wolof. 2 p.m. Free.

Feb. 7. N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh. History Corner. Freedom on the Menu. Would you stand up for what was right, or sit down for your beliefs? This youth program examines a time when young people made a difference. For ages six to nine, accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. Fee; museum members free.

Feb. 10, 24. N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh. African American History Tours. Docents will lead visitors through exhibits to highlight the contributions of African Americans to North Carolina History.1:30 p.m. Free.

Feb. 14. N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh. History a la Carte: Reconstruction in the Post-Civil War South. N.C. State University Associate Professor Susanna Lee offers insights into the Civil War and the period that followed. Allow time to visit the state’s original 1868 constitution temporarily exhibited in “The Story of North Carolina.” Purchase or bring a boxed lunch; beverages provided.

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Feb. 11. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum, Sedalia. Palmer Personalities: Musical Ties to PMI. Meet musical personalities tied

to Palmer Memorial Institute—including some of Dr. Brown's famous relatives—at the museum’s second annual Black History Month theatrical tour. Personalities include Nat King Cole, Maria Hawkins Cole, Carol Brice, Walter Booker, Jr., Barbara Logan Cooke, and Roland Hayes. Reservations are still available for the noon tour. Free.

Feb. 17. Historic Stagville, Durham. Stagville Under the Stars.

Join Historic Stagville and Morehead Planetarium for African tales about the night sky and peer through telescopes to take a tour of the stars. 6 p.m. Free.

Feb. 18. Historic Stagville, Durham. A Different “Roots” Story: The Cameron People of Alabama, 1844-2014. Duke University professor emeritus Syd Nathans shares the story of slaves who became owners of the plantation they labored on after the Civil War. Stagville Plantation owner Paul Cameron sent the bondsmen to a cotton plantation in Alabama that he purchased in 1844, which they then purchased from him in 1870. 2 p.m. Free.

Feb. 22. N.C. Museum of Art, Raleigh. Salsa, African Style.

Salsa rhythms can be traced to east and west Africa. Band leader Massama Dogo leads a discussion of the origins of salsa culture and the unique conga-drum-centric African salsa popular in Senegal today. Dance party and salsa lesson follows. Cash bar. East Building. 7 p.m. Fee. West Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Reed Gold Mine, Midland. Black Gold, Slavery, and Reed Gold Mine. The origins and impact of slavery in the state and at Reed Gold Mine will examine the area’s social and economic environment and how piedmont North Carolina was transformed through the years of backbreaking labor of enslaved men, women and children. 3 p.m. Fee for ages eight and older.

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

The Presidency

By Lee H. Hamilton Because we live in such tumultuous political times, it’s easy to believe that today’s intense public focus on the Trump presidency is something new — an obsession like none we’ve ever seen before. Yet to one degree or another, the president has always been at the center of the public’s attention.

We have high expectations for the president in this country. We want him or her to run the government efficiently and effectively, to work hard to resolve our problems, lead the world, inspire the nation, console us in times of disaster, serve as an example for young people, represent the national interest, and in a sense carry our hopes and desires for the country on his or her shoulders.

Which is why, no matter who’s president, there is enormous public curiosity about every detail of his life and actions. When I was in Congress, the subject would come up whenever I was back home in the district, at formal public meetings and in casual conversations. People wanted to know about his family, his personal characteristics, his strengths and failings, and what he was doing to make the country work.

This fascination is exacerbated by the news media, which focuses attention on the president and much less on Congress, a body that by its nature is diffuse and complicated.

Presidents are both ordinary and extraordinary. They have all the strengths, vulnerabilities and limitations of the rest of us. They may be perceptive, politically astute, even wise, but they all make mistakes — the interning of

Japanese-Americans under Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan’s dereliction of duty in Iran-Contra, the handling of the Vietnam War under LBJ. Yet there’s also something out of the ordinary about the people who become president. You have to be driven by ambition to seek the office in the first place, as well as highly competitive and disciplined in both thought and speech. The most effective presidents are unusually persuasive. The greatest among them have a real connection to the American people, a sense of high moral purpose and the ability to summon Americans to reach toward that purpose.

Because as unremittingly difficult as the job is, in many ways the toughest part is persuasion: trying to build support for one’s goals.

We talk about the president as being the most powerful person in the world, but over the decades I’ve been struck by how often presidents talk about the limitations on their power. Looking out from the White House, what they see are opposition and constraints.

Which may be why every president seeks to expand the power of the office, usually with some degree of success.

This is not all bad — presidents do need power to get things done. But this trend has diminished the role of Congress and, fundamentally, of representative government.

President Nixon had some 300 people on his staff; presidents these days may have as many as 2000.

This has allowed the president to insulate himself. Presidents are hard to reach today.

They don’t want to be scrutinized on policy, and far too often, Congress has played

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along. The presidential press conference has also faded in importance. Presidents rarely have to answer questions in a free-wheeling give and take session with journalists or other politicians.

And so it’s harder to understand why the president does what he does now, why he makes the choices he does.

Presidents need oversight and scrutiny, they need a Congress that will press them and insist on consultation. They get very little of that pressure today. Don’t get me wrong: I favor a strong president, but I also favor a strong Congress.

And these days, we have a Congress marked by passivity and inability to exercise its constitutional responsibilities.

I’m equally impressed by the responsibility we have as citizens in choosing our leaders. We get what and whom we choose. Presidents really do make a difference in our lives. No choice as a citizen is more important.

Rotary Club of Mount Holly’s 22nd Annual Men Who Cook For over two decades, the Rotary Club of Mount Holly has raised money to provide worthy Gaston County high school seniors with scholarship funds to assist them in attending the college or university of their choice through this annual fundraiser. This year scholarships will be awarded to Stuart Cramer High School and East Gaston High School.

Men Who Cook brings together some of the finest male "chefs" in Gaston County to share their culinary skills with citizens who buy tickets to attend the event. The individuals who serve as cooks for this fundraiser have historically included civic and business leaders, elected officials, high school culinary art classes. Rotarians from the Mount Holly Club, and individuals who simple have an in-

Rec. Senior Debutante Ball that was scheduled to be held on February 3, 2018 at Talented local chefs and eager diners mark the annual Men Who Cook event.

Park Street United MethodPhoto by Alan Hodge ist Church has been canceled.

For more information, please call the Special Events Coordinator for Belmont Parks & Recreation at (704) 825-8191.

Senior high art show

The Gaston County Art Guild is sponsoring an art show featuring a wonderful collection of art work created by very talented, local high school seniors. January 16 through February 22, 2018Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 4pm.: Arts on Main Gallery, Studio, and Gift Shop, 212 W Main Ave., Downtown Gastonia. A reception will be held on February 10th from 1pm to 3pm.

For questions call the Gallery at 704-865-4224.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Club meets

The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club held its January meeting at the home of Lissa McNeeken, Those in attendance were in for treats- the refreshments enjoyed at the dining table and the interesting program presented by Suzanne Fairbairn and her dog, Pippin.

Suzanne recently retired after 26 years as music director at First Presbyterian Church, Belmont. Her retirement enabled Suzanne to give more attention and time to her passion which is training therapy dogs.

Her choice of breed is the Standard Poodle, but she says that a dog's temperament, rather than its breed is more important in selecting it to be a therapy dog.

Most of her dogs have names that have something to do with

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music. For many years Suzanne was taking dogs to places such as Holy Angels, schools, assisted living facilities, and more. Wherever there are people in need of a little extra love and care, you are likely to find Suzanne and her dogs.

After her main presentation, Suzanne invited Pippin to get up and greet everyone in the room.

The members enjoyed interacting with Pippin. Suzanne answered questions about

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Over 50 of Gaston County's finest male "chefs" will bring their chosen dish (sometimes prepared by the women in their lives!) to the Mount Holly Municipal Complex on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Hundreds of Mount Holly and Gaston County citizens will buy tickets to Men Who Cook which will allow them to go through a serving line and sample each dish: meats, vegetables, breads, and desserts.

You can purchase tickets ($10 each) online at www.rotarymountholly.com or from a Mount Holly Rotarian. Questions? Please contact MountHollyRotaryClub@gmail. com. Children tickets are $5.00 each.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Centerv C Centerview t iew Baptist Church

New Providence Baptist Church

Acme Road • Gastonia, Gastonia, NC

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

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

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

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

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

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

BELMONT

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

MT. HOLLY

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Bethel Baptist Church

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

Crossroads Wesleyan Church

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

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

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

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Catawba Heights Church of God

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Westview Presbyterian Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Chapel Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

LOWELL

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Community Christian Fellowship

Bethlehem Church

New Faith Baptist Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Core Church

East Belmont Church Of God

Carolina Community Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

Center Baptist Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

Family Worship Center

Epic Church

Stanley Church of God

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Lowell Church of God

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

United In Action of Stanley

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-827-6280

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

South Point United Methodist

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

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

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

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

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

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704-867-2317

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

Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

BESSEMER CITY

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

Bright Light Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McADENVILLE

Macedonia Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

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

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

Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

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

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

CRAMERTON

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

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Picking up the Pieces We all can think of a time when something important to us, such as a family heirloom, was maybe dropped, or broken in some way.

At such times, we break out the super glue, and try to repair the broken pieces. We try to restore what once was whole. As a pastor, I talk to many people about a range of topics, including trials, temptations, and sorrow.

However, one of the things I encounter most is broken hearts, and broken relationships.

When we face times when our relationships are broken, can God pick up the pieces, and restore what once was?

In the book of Genesis, we see the story of Jacob and his twin brother Esau. These two brothers were different in so many ways. They also never really got along with one another.

Jacob was his mother’s favorite, and Esau was his father’s favorite. Jacob was always attempting to take something from his brother, including the times when he took Esau’s birthright, and tricked his father into blessing him instead of his brother. Esau finally had enough, and began to hate his brother, and wanted to kill him. Jacob fled to the land of his mother, where he later married, and had twelve sons. Along the way, God spoke to Jacob, and he became a new man, putting away his old ways of deception. God commanded Jacob to return home to the land of his father. As he went home he passed by Seir, the land where Esau dwelled. Jacob sent his servants to Esau, to send greetings to him.

They returned and told him that Esau was coming with four hundred men. Jacob, fearing for his life, sought God’s guidance and protection.

In this story, much like our relationships, we see our actions often harm our dealings

with others. Perhaps things in the past we said or did, or maybe something the other person did, greatly damaged our relationships. Ultimately we cannot control what others do. We Rev. Trent Rankin cannot make people Salvation Church forgive us, or accept Gastonia, NC forgiveness. We can salvationchurchnc.org only do our best. We salvationchurchnc@gmail.com can forgive others, live for God, seek his guidance, and allow Him to work in our lives and relationships.

That is what Jacob did, as he placed it all in God’s hands.

So how did Jacob’s story end? Genesis 33:1-4 tells us that Jacob finally met up with Esau that day. It had been twenty years since they had seen each other. Genesis 33:4 says, “But Esau ran to him, embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept” (NKJV). God had done the impossible. He softened these two men’s hearts, and restored their broken relationship. Can God restore your broken relationships today? Perhaps you have a family member, or a friend who you loved so much, and now that relationship is broken. Let God pick up the pieces and make you whole again. When we give our lives to God, He can do great things. It might take time, as it did for Jacob and Esau, but He can do it. In a broken world with broken people, let God begin to restore what was lost today.

He can change hearts. God can pick up the pieces.

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Meditations Share hope and healing I was taking an afternoon walk when I came across a gentleman loading his furniture into a storage unit. He looked weary, as the weight of the world was on his shoulders. I stopped and asked, “Sir, do you need help.”

He gave a weak smile and said, “I am just tired.” I could tell the tiredness was more than physical from moving furniture. I saw this as an opportunity to speak hope to a stranger.

I have friends who continuously warn me of “stranger danger.” I understand their concern, but I also cannot pass up an opportunity to share the love of Christ. Years ago I prayed, “God, break my heart where your heart breaks.” I was unaware of the power of that prayer. Where does God’s heart break?

“For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” Luke 19:10 NLT. Jesus is the Good Shepherd looking for his scattered flock that through him we are reconciled to God. Paul said, “My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief for my people, my Jewish brothers and sisters. I would be willing to be forever cursed – cut off from Christ! if that would save them.” Romans 9:2-3 NLT.

Paul’s desperate desire for his Jewish community to know the truth of Jesus Christ showed the depth of his love.

Paul was willing to be cut off from the body of Christ for them to know the love of Christ.

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As Paul was an extension of Jesus ministry on earth, so are we. As the body of Christ, we only have one task. Our task is to go into the world and proclaim the gospel to the entire creation. Our heart should beat for the lonely, oppressed, and lost. As we share our faith story we are introducing others to a lifeenhancing, soul-expanding, rock your world relationship with Jesus Christ. We are sharing hope, healing, and love. “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes – the Jew first and also the Gentile.” Romans 1:16 NLT.

The Virtue of Notable Love How do some plants do what they do? I have a puddle of arrowhead plants outside that are green and vibrant through our freezing weather and a 2” snow. I also have several rose bushes that are obediently leafless and dormant while others remain green and leafy in February? I am mystified? But looking at the roses this month started me thinking about Valentine’s Day. February is here and “love is in the air.” Valentine’s Day is being celebrated by tons of people and flowers and roses are flying off florists shelves; about 1 billion of them for this special day alone. More than ¾ will be flown in from Columbia and Ecuador, and while beautiful and vibrant, most will be bred for their hardiness and long uniform stems instead of fragrance.

Still, they’re enormously fun to gift to friends and spouses.

But how did we evolve from a fabled martyr to candy, gifts, and flowers?

It turns out that one mystery is St. Valentine himself.

Pope Gelasius I, in AD 496 said that this martyr and his acts were “only known by God.” And over the years

many others have been purported to being the legendary martyr; the Catholic Church may celebrate St. Valentine’s Day on February 14th, or St. Valentine of Viterbo on Nov. 3, or St. Valentina (a Palestinian virgin martyred on July 25, AD 308) or the Orthodox Church may celebrate St. Valentine on July 6 and 30th.

In any case, somewhere along the line St. Valentine became associated with Love.

How did that happen? Some suggest that Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) started the association with his Parliament of Fowls literary classic. While his old English fable was about birds, Chaucer nonetheless allegorically introduced St. Valentine and the subject of mating in lines 309 and 310; and that reference seems to be the earliest known linkage of our hearts with St. Valentine.

Speaking of heart, it appears that nearly 10% of annual marriage proposals take place on or around Valentine’s Day with someone coining these memorable dates as “Proposalversaries;” catchy and clever! Obviously flowers, candy, cards and gifts combine to form varying expressions

of that friendship and love!

All hope it will last. Will it? Can it? What notable Dennis Siracusa love can we depend on?

Even after 37 years of wonderful marriage it still seems to me that the most trustworthy love must be God’s love for His creation and children.

Scripture reveals in Luke 6:32, our human efforts at love are often flawed and fall short.

The Lord contrasts our love by revealing that He and His works ARE love (emphasis mine.) 1John 4:7, 8, 16. God never changes and He created all of us with a purpose and offers to all who have ears to hear, his incomprehensible loving free gift of salvation.

John 3:16. And, as God’s creation, our loving attitudes, efforts and actions are to model God Himself. We are to Love the Lord with our whole being and our neighbors as ourselves. Luke 10:25.

Saturday Feb 10th at 6 PM , Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents Called Out from Gibsonville NC and Surrendered from Gadsden AL, both southern gospel groups.

This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Annointed gospel music every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Contact Carroll Cooke 704618-9762.

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Trace your family roots with Gaston College course Utilize the research techniques acquired through the Genealogy and Local History: Advanced course at Gaston College to start on a genealogical project that lets you delve into your family’s past. The course, offered by the College’s Continuing Education Department, also focuses on the history of the local region.

Students will use research tools, compile documents, and share their completed projects with the class. Included in the course are research field trips, through which students can explore the resources, records, and places that will help them on their journey to discover their families’ roots and their place in the region’s history.

The 20-hour course meets in Room 105 of the Pearson Life Skills building on the Gaston College Dallas campus. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from February 8 through April 26. The fee for the course is $57.

To register online for the Genealogy and Local History: Advanced course, click on WebAdvisor at www.gas-

ton.edu and follow the links for Continuing Education.

Walk-in registration is also available at the CE Registration Department in the Myers Center building on the Dallas campus at 201 Highway 321 South. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 for additional information.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue

PETS OF THE WEEK

Cathy Cloninger (holding plaque), the County's leading advocate for victims of domestic violence, former director of the Shelter of Gaston County, recently received a proclamation from the Gastonia city council that recognized her retirement as Shelter director and commended her for her tireless commitment to our community. She's also the wife of Sheriff Alan Cloninger.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue will be hosting a huge adoption even this weekend at PetSmart in Gastonia. We will be available with dogs and cats Friday and Saturday. Please come out and adopt. Adopt…don’t buy!

What is cuter than a single puppy…. Lots of puppies!

Our featured pets for this week are 4 Dachshund/Labrador Retriever mixed pups.

These are the cutest babies ever and they want to win your heart. Mom was a full size Dachshund and we think dad was a smaller lab. The Dachshund/Lab mixed pups are 11 weeks old. We have 3 females and 1 male. All the pups are current on distemper/parvo vaccines, microchipped, spayed/neutered and had multiple de-wormings.

The Labrador's temperament is described as a kind, pleasant, outgoing and tractable nature. Labradors' sense of smell allows them to home in on almost any scent and follow the path of its origin.

They generally stay on the scent until they find it. Labradors instinctively enjoy holding objects and even hands or arms in their mouths, which they can do with great gentleness (a Labrador can carry an egg in its mouth without breaking it).

Please stop in to visit the pets this weekend at PetSmart in Gastonia because the dogs and cats love the attention.

They will be looking for you so come on out for some fam-

ily fun. We will have many pets available for adoption at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard. Tri-County Animal Rescue will be available Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm. Don’t forget!

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals.

Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Prom closet event The annual Gaston County high school Prom Closet will be held Saturday February 10th. This will take place at Forestview High school, right outside the gym area. Students and parents can park in the student lot and come in the side doors.

All dresses have been donated by Poffie Girls in Gastonia and are free to students. Sizes, colors, styles are limited. For more information contact Julie Kiser tnmims@gaston.k12.nc.us or call the school 704-866-6610.

Members of the Montcross Area Chamber and Gaston Regional Chamber descended on the new McAdenville Table & Market in large numbers for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Jan. 16, 2018. Owners Jim and John Bailey, who also own Sammy's Neighborhood Pub in Belmont, renovated the building at 129 1/2 Main Street in McAdenville and created a unique restaurant that includes a meat, fish and provisions market and loads of history from the textile heritage of the town, which is home to Pharr Yarns. McAdenville Table & Market is open Monday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. For more information, call 704.879.9042, or visit www.tableandmarket.com.

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Gaston college class Prepare for Waste Water Operator certification at the Gaston College Kimbrell Campus Conserving and protecting the water resources of North Carolina is one of the objectives of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The Waste Water I & II course, offered by the Continuing Education Department of Gaston College, fulfills DEQ requirements leading to Waste Water Operator Level I and II certification.

Waste water treatment plant and system operators remove pollutants from domestic and industrial waste. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects in this area are best for those with training or higher education in waste water systems and good mechanical skills.

Upon completion of the course at Gaston College, students will be prepared for the certification exam, which is administered by the DEQ. Examinations are scheduled on the second Thursday in the months of March, June, September, and December, in various locations throughout North Carolina.

The 60-hour course meets in Harney Hall on the Gaston College Kimbrell campus in Belmont. Classes meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 13 through May 3. The fee for the course is $191.

To register online for the course, click on WebAdvisor at www. gaston.edu and follow the links for Continuing Education. Walk-in registration is also available at the CE Registration Department in the Myers Center building on the Dallas campus at 201 Highway 321 South. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 for additional information about the course.

For a complete list of Gaston College Spring 2018 Continuing Education Classes, go to www.gaston.edu and search for Continuing Education.

Members of the Mt. Holly Fire Department recently presented a program to the participants at The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center. The program included safety pointers for elderly...... remove rugs, dispense medication in daily pill container to avoid taking double doses of medication, change batteries in smoke detectors and have a lock box with a key for emergency responders to get into the house in the case of an emergency.

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The cathedral at Belmont Abbey made for a picture postcard scene in the snow.

Photos by Alan Hodge

SNOW From Page 1

A few folks ventured out to walk in the snow. A group of students from Belmont Abbey came to downtown Belmont early Wednesday, foraging for a hot breakfast.

As usual when flakes fall, droves of sledders took to the

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These members of the Belmont Raider basketball team spent Thursday sledding and having lunch with their families.

slopes of Stowe Park.

Late Wednesday afternoon, over 1,700 Duke Energy customers in the North Belmont area lost power for several hours.

Thursday saw the sun return and temperatures warm up. In fact, they were around 60 degrees by Sunday- a pleasant change from the cold that has gripped our area since the Christmas holidays.

Downtown Belmont was deserted early Wednesday.

Cayden Ritchie, Chris Ritchie, and Abbygale King hit the Stowe Park slopes.

This City of Belmont truck was spreading sand on Main St. while snow was falling.

The Fighting Yank WWII statue in Stowe Park wore a mantle Tom Plessaris grabbed this huge umbrella and took a walk in of snow. the snow.

The Reids of Belmont- Jada, Jazmyn, Deja, and dad Jerod Ryan Coleman and his son Vann did some snowboarding and sledding in Stowe Park early last Wednesday morning. made the snow a family fun event.

This cabin formed a rustic scene as the snow fell. See more snow scenes on page 11.

Belmont Abbey students Nicholas Claflin, Joseph Sacca, Caleb Kualii, and Megan Mayo were looking for breakfast in Belmont as the flakes flew.

Last week’s snow event saw City of Belmont crews apply 350 tons of salt/slag on all major highways and drove over 450 miles. They mobilized each morning at 4:00AM and worked 12 hour shifts. In the photo from left to right starting on the front row are: Randy Williams, Jacob Kanburogl, Kyle Mitchem, Jacob Harrell, Zac Gehrer, Holden Robinson, Gary Gallagher, Steven Martineau, Dylan Dixon, Joshua Setzer. Back Row: Jacob Woody, Corbin McCorkle and Damon Wiggins.

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More Snow Scenes...

The town clock in Stanley wore an icy coat during the snowstorm.

Jenny and Travis Routh along with David Watt and Allison Ivester of Mt. Holly took a stroll in the snow. Photos by Bill Ward

Boats at Tailrace Marina in Mt. Holly bobbed silently as the snow fell.

Spencer Mt. near Ranlo had an alpine look to its slopes thanks to the snow.

The snow put outdoor dining on hold in Mt. Holly.

The bridge in McAdenville formed a Victorian era-looking scene during the snow.

Thanks to the snow, traffic on NC 273 was light last Wednesday The lake in downtown McAdenville made this wintry scene. morning.

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The parking lot at Kiser Elementary in Stanley was vacant since kids countywide had snow days of Wednesday,Thursday, and Friday off.

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Warriors beat R-S Central in triple overtime thriller

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Congratulations to Miss Payton Prince who was crowned Gaston Christian School 2018 Homecoming Queen on January 12. Pictured: Katy-Barnes Forbes, Olivia Haven, Lily Chapman, Payton Prince, Jordan Putnam, Hailey Turner, Maggie Lee and Andie Ervay (2017 GCS Homecoming Queen).

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Difrancesco wins 200 meter dash Matthew Difrancesco (pictured) sixth (38.01) and Tomas Cerdeiras won the 200-meter dash and Alex ninth (38.62).

Abalos finished third in the 300 Nick Snell earned a top-10 finmeters, highlighting Belmont Abish in the mile (10th/4:49.40), while bey’s effort at the 2018 Appalaalso placing 13th in the 3000 meters chian Open Indoor Track Meet held (9:56.60). last weekend.

Julian Smallwood was the top As a team, the Crusaders finished eighth in the field mixed with field performer for Belmont Abbey, Division I and II teams. placing fourth in the shotput. He Difrancesco Difrancesco posted a time of threw a distance of 15.02 meters 23.08, besting the school record of 23.36 set and now has the top two efforts in Conferby Abalos in 2016. He also placed 10th in the 55-meter dash, covering the distance in 6.80 ence Carolinas this season. Aspen Dillard was seconds. In the 300-meter race, The Abbey 12th in the high jump (1.76m), while Dominic had three of the top nine finishers. In addition Pautler was 11th in the long jump (6.24m). to Abalos’ third (37.61), Michael Koceja was Belmont Abbey photo

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Basketball can be thrilling.

Whether it’s watching a player hit a jumper at the buzzer, or seeing a defender stuff a shot to secure a win.

However, for all of it’s excitement there is probably no element of basketball as exciting as overtime.

Overtime just doesn’t come by accident. It happens when two teams pour everything they have into a game and still no winner has been decided.

Overtime is a chance to settle the score, but sometimes one overtime time doesn’t get it. Sometimes a second overtime needs to occur.

And then again, in rare circumstances teams may be faced with triple overtime.

Triple overtime is grueling and exciting.

God knows that type of game has got to be pressure packed. It must be tough on those playing, watching and coaching.

Last week the East Gaston Warriors battled R-S Central in a snow postponed game that went into triple overtime.

In the end the Warriors breathed a sigh of relief as they came away with a spectacular 87-83 win over the Hilltoppers.

In his time as East Gaston head coach Eugene Farrar has seen a few triple over times. He knows that they can be both exciting, and maddening.

“They are never easy,” Farrar said. “Win or lose.”

The Warriors triple OT came against a Hilltopper program that is one of the top teams in the Southwestern 2A Conference. Beating them keeps the Warriors in the hunt for a conference title.

“I think we played a really talented team,” coach Farrar

said. “It was back and forth for most of the game” The back-and-forth went on throughout most of the

game. The Warriors and Hilltoppers were never separated by more than a point or two in each period.

A closer look at the points breakdown shows that while the game was close the Warriors led in the first three periods. Going into the 4th East Gaston was up 51-46.

In the 4th period the Hilltoppers came alive outscoring the Warriors 22-17 to plunge the game into overtime.

Throughout the game Warrior heavy hitters such as Caleb Bridgewater and Ryan Grice propelled the Warriors scoring effort.

“Grice hit some shots for us,” coach Farrar said. “And Bridgewater will be Bridgewater.”

The coaches comments about Bridgewater are in reference to the fact that Caleb always delivers.

Against R-S Central Bridgewater lived up to his coaches comments. The 6’5” senior delivered again with a game-high 25 points.

As well as pricing Bridgewater and Grice were played overtime almost didn’t happen if it weren’t for the play of Cameron Stackston “Our surprise was Cameron Stackston,” coach Farrar added. “He had 22 points.

I think he was the one who sent it into the first overtime.”

The score was knotted up at 68-68 at the end of regulation play.

At the end of the first OT the score was again knotted

up. This time at 72-72.

Neither team had an edge at the end of the second OT either. Both teams went into triple overtime with the game tied up at 77-77.

In the final OT the Warriors broke out and were able to outscore R-S Central 10-6.

Those 4 points proved to be enough to get the 87-83 win.

Beating the Hilltoppers was great, but now EG needs to pivot and get ready for the next game.

Right now, the 10-5 Warriors are sitting in a three way tie for 2nd place in the Southwestern 2A. EG shares that spot with R-S Central and South Point. All three schools have 2-1 conference records.

Sitting on top of the conference is the 1-0 Shelby Golden Lions.

Then, sitting within striking distance is the 1-2 East Rutherford Cavaliers.

There is definitely a log jam at the top, but that situation will probably break wide open this week.

Due to different game postponements the Golden Lions are behind in scheduled games. So that means that they haven’t really been tested in conference play. That will likely change as well as Shelby battles R-S Central and South Point this week.

As for the Warriors, they take on East Rutherford and South Point this week.

The last time the Warriors and Red Raiders faced off South Point won 58-52.

Look for EG to make the most of the home court advantage in the re-match.

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South Point blows out Chase 77-30

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week the Red Raiders men’s basketball team lost to R-S Central 63-58. To be honest, it was a game they could have won. Sloppy play cost them a much needed conference win.

So after that game the South Point Red Raiders needed to bounce back.

When the Red Raiders took the court against Chase they got the bounce they needed. South Point slammed the hapless Trojans 70-30 in a rare Saturday game.

The Saturday game came courtesy of Mother Nature The winter blasts that have been plaguing the South for the last few weeks came back to Gaston again last week.

About 3 inches of snow blanketed the area.

The bad weather closed schools and put the basketball schedule in turmoil.

Thankfully, things thawed out a little bit and with a little bit of shuffling basketball was back on.

“It was an odd week with no school and no practice,” South Point head coach Kody Kubbs said. “Having a Friday game moved to Saturday.”

The Chase game turned out to be an opportunity for the Red Raiders to work on depth and develop younger players.

In the beginning of the 1st period it was apparent that the game was going to go South Point’s way. Coach Kubbs took advantage of that oppor-

tunity and started rotating his starters out.

“The reserves played really well, “Kubbs added.

“They also played a lot of minutes. It was really good for some of our younger guys.”

When a basketball game is well in hand it makes no sense to push your starters if that doesn’t need to happen.

Blow out games are real opportunity. They give a coach a chance to look at tomorrow’s future stars. It also gives those players that don’t see that much time on the court a chance to get out there and mix it up.

“The guys that don’t get a lot of minutes play just as hard as the ones that play every night,” Kubbs went on to say. “So when they get a chance to play they sometimes show you something.”

Cameron Dyer made the most of his time on the court.

The 5’4” sophomore poured in 16 points to lead all Red Raider scorers.

Blake Zieske and Blake Turner both had 12 points.

Zieske also added 7 assists to his stats as well.

In limited action Moses Nueman came down with 10 rebounds.

This week the 14-3 Red Raiders will have a tough pair of conference games. South Point faces Shelby at home and East Gaston on the road.

Deion Lane (pictured) scored 16 points and three other players topped double figures, but Belmont Abbey dropped an 80-69 decision to league-leader Mount Olive last Thursday afternoon. DeQuan Abrom added 14 points, while Jacob Wilson chipped in 12 points and three assists. ThankGod Avar tallied 10 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, one more than Lane.

Belmont Abbey (8-10, 3-5) led 17-16 near the midway point of the first half, but a basket and two free throws gave the Trojans the lead for good. After a Nick Myers basket closed the gap to 20-19 at the 8:45 mark, UMO (13-5, 9-0) rattled off nine straight to stretch the margin to double digits for the first time. The Trojans led 43-31 at halftime. The Crusaders scored the first four points of the second stanza to trail by eight, 43-35, with 17:44 to play, but Mount Olive used a 7-0 run to push the lead back to 15. The Abbey made one final push, closing to within nine, 56-47, on a Wilson layup at the 11:11 mark, but could never get closer. The difference in the game came at the three-point line, where Mount Olive hit 45.5 percent (10 of 22), while Belmont Abbey connected on only two of 11 attempts (18.2 percent).

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Lenoir Rhyne University 2018 Alex Lee Leadership Lecture Series speakers announced The next speaker scheduled as part of Lenoir-Rhyne University’s 2018 Alex Lee Leadership Lecture Series is C. Randall (Randy) Isenhower, chair of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners. He will share his experience and insight as a successful leader on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Fintel Room (room 213) of the McCrorie Center.

Isenhower began his role with the Catawba County Board of Commissioners in 2010 and currently serves as

board chair. He is chair of the Golden LEAF Foundation, a statewide agency whose mission is to make grants for rural, economically depressed areas of the state. He served as past chair of the NewtonConover City Schools Board of Education.

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Isenhower’s community involvement has been extensive, including current service on the Partners Behavioral Health Management Board and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee. He and his wife, Carmen, live in Newton and have two daughters, Charlotte and Whitney.

The 2018 Alex Lee Leadership Lecture Series will continue with the following speakers: Feb. 28, John Gordon Ross, music director and conductor of Western Piedmont Symphony; March 21, David Moore, president of Hickory Mechanical, Inc.; March 28, Sheree B. Watson, chief executive officer of

Graystone Eye; and April 11, Alan Barnhardt, executive director of the Catawba Science Center.

The Alex Lee Leadership Lecture Series, sponsored by the LRU Charles M. Snipes School of Business and Economics in partnership with the Alex Lee Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to attend MBA level lectures and to learn from influential professionals both locally and nationally. The series is designed to help participants understand the dynamics of leadership and identify their own administrative traits and capabilities.

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Mitchell graduates from Clemson Justin Allen Mitchell of Belmont graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management . Mitchell was among more than 1,400 students who received degrees at winter graduation ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum.

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The anticipated January grand opening of the new Stanley Middle School has been pushed back to sometime in March. Workers still have a few finishing touches to do in order for students to occupy the beautiful new building.

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Abbey men take volleyball win Pierce Pliapol (pictured) tallied nine kills and a .438 hitting percentage, leading a balanced attack that sparked Belmont Abbey to a 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 26-24) men’s volleyball victory over St. Andrews Tuesday night at the Wheeler Center. The win was the first in the career of Head Coach Nolan Albrecht, who took over the reins of his alma mater last April.

Liam Maxwell registered eight kills with Gavin Schaffer adding seven as the Crusaders (1-1) hit .197 including in the contest, including .318 in the second set. Brennan Davis had a team-best 22 assists with four digs, three blocks and two aces, while Rob Valentine added a team-high seven digs. Freshman William Morris contributed seven blocks, including a pair of solos.

After falling behind 6-3 in the opening set, Belmont Abbey stormed back with six straight points on Pliapol’s serve for a 9-6 lead. St. Andrews, playing its season opener, surged back ahead 11-10, but a 5-0 Crusader run changed the lead again.

With the score 17-15, The Abbey earned three straight points,

two on kills by Pliapol, creating enough breathing room in a 25-20 decision.

In the second set, Belmont Abbey rode leads of 3-0 and 5-1 to a 14-9 advantage midway through, but the Knights stormed back with an 8-1 run that gave them a 17-15 lead. The Crusaders trailed 20-19 when they tallied four consecutive points for a 23-20 edge. After a St. Andrews point closed the gap to two, kills by Schaffer and Pliapol resulted in a 25-21 decision.

The third set was the closest as each team had 16 sideouts.

Belmont Abbey broke a 9-9 tie with three straight points only to see St. Andrews tie the score at 14 and 17. Another 3-0 run put the Crusaders up 22-19, but the Knights tallied four in a row to take the lead, 23-22. Back-to-back Abbey points set up match point, but a service error sent the set past regulation.

However, Maxwell had a kill for another match point, then Davis ended the match with a quick set for the winner.

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Abbey to take part in Sports Day Belmont Abbey will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 with a host of events on campus, culminating with the women’s basketball game against Converse that evening.

The department will host a clinic featuring many of its women’s sports on Saturday afternoon. During that time, girls ages 5-15 will be able to meet with Crusader players, learn more about various sports and test their skills. All participants will be given a ticket to that evening’s basketball game.

To register for the clinic, visit http://www.abbeyathletics. com/information/GirlsinSportsForm-2018.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) began in 1987 as a special day in our nation’s capital to recognize women’s sports. The day united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports. NGWSD has since evolved into an event to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality for women in sports.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day is celebrated annually across all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies and other celebratory activities. NGWSD is organized by the members of the National Girls & Women in Sports Day Coalition. Champion women athletes have also contributed to annual NGWSD activities. For more information, please visit www.NGWSD.org.

Coastal Carolina President’s/Dean’s lists Coastal Carolina University has announced that 814 students made the President’s honor list for high academic achievement for the 2017 Fall Semester. To qualify for the President’s list, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and must be enrolled full time.

Students on the President’s list for the fall semester include: Lindsey Blackwell of Mount Holly, a middle level education major; Alexis Friday of Cramerton, a psychology major.

Approximately 2.419 students have made the Fall Semester 2017 Dean’s list for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University. To qualify for the Dean’s list, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average.

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. CALL 704-739-5852

Driver Wanted. CDL Class A driver wanted for hauling vehicles OTR. No local, all long distance. 2 Years experience. Must be honest and dependable with clean background report available for review. Call 864-4871200. If no answer, leave message.

NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. 704-4770516.

MAINTENANCE WORKER NEEDED. Must have a clean driving record and experience with working on rental property.

Apply in person at 1025 County Home Rd, Shelby, NC 28152.

704-472-4666. (704) 472-3100 HIRING 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT. Positions available in our residential group homes. Come apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee St., Shelby, NC. (704) 472-5200 LOCAL SAWMILL HAS OPENINGS. Current openings for Production Support Staff. Apply in person at the sawmill located at 470 Gaffney Ferry Road in Gaffney, SC or send resume to njones@associatedhardwoods. com njones@associatedhardwoods.com

Litter Pickup. Litter pickup along highways in Rutherford, Burke & McDowell Counties.

(828) 693-5399 thomasredmondmowin@att.net FULL TIME POSITION. Maintenance Man and Grounds Keeper needed for Rental Properties.

Must have valid NC drivers license. 704-472-4299.

EMPLOYMENT

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic Immediate opening for a full-time Shop/Field heavy equipment diesel mechanic.

Diagnose, maintain and repair dozers, excavators, off road trucks, rollers, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders. Volvo, CAT, Komatsu, Terex, John Deere.

Inspections, electrical trouble-shooting, fuel and emissions, air brake repairs, drive line, steering, suspension, cab and trailer malfunctions. Qualified Individuals will meet the following requirements: High School / GED equivalency. Possess valid drivers license with clean driving record and endorsements associated with heavy equipment.

Minimum 5 years repairing Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines. Legally eligible to work in the United States. Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Complete pre-employment drug screening. Interested parties are encouraged to contact our office at 704-629-3835 for more information. dottie@aagrading.com LOOKING FOR PART TIME House Keeper for two small hotels. Must be able to pass background and drug test. 828245-0444.

Caregiver Shelby: Caregiver, non-smoker, with car to spend time with learning disabled mid-aged adult. 4 hours 2 Saturday’s a month. Shop, sightsee, lunch, befriend, fun. $10/hour. Leave message 828894-8356 Auto Body Shop Technician Richies Body Shop in Shelby, NC is growing. We are looking for full-time technicians.

Auto Body repair experience preferred. Apply at 301 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC. JeffWray@Carolina.rr.com MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. Needed full time for Rental Properties.

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

MACHINE OPERATOR III. Cleveland County Landfill Fulltime position available with excellent benefit package & wellness programs to perform semi-skilled work operating a refuse collection truck. Requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.

A minimum of Class B (CDL) required within the initial 6 months of employment. Salary $27,793.92. Apply with Cleveland County HR, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby NC 28151. 704-4844833; www.clevelandcounty. com EOE. (704) 484-4833

EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL FLOORING SUBCONTRACTOR. or HELPER NEEDED. Installation of carpet, vinyl, laminate & wood. Involves manual labor and heavy lifting. Experience with power saws is necessary.

Must be dependable and have reliable transportation. Please email info to jhorton19c@yahoo.com or text 704-692-9522.

(704) 692-9522

BUSINESS SERVICES TRAVELING TUTOR, Angela Bunney. Tutoring at location of your choice. Tutoring in all subjects, Kindergarten- 6th grade.

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

BA Education, K-6 Lenior-Rhyne University. Classroom teacher for 20 years. References available. Making Learning Fun! YARD CLEAN-UP. Debris Removal. Spreading Gravel and Mulch. Creating flower beds and small Gardens and stone walkways. Bush trimming and small tree removal or pruning. Practically anything outdoors. Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County. 980-295-0750.

WILL DO HOUSE CLEANING. References upon request. 704482-3736.

WILL LIVE IN ON WEEKENDS. With senior citizen or disabled.

Will bathe, take loved ones to doctor, etc. 704-745-7214.

HIRE ME! MY SKILLS ARE. Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, General Labor, One on One Care/Sitter. Available 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, temporary or permanent. 704-477-3460.

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

22 years experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, 828-223-7730.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS: Winter Garage Door Special. Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs & installations. Ask about glass door installation & repair. 704472-9367 or 704-419-0117.

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

YARD SALES CONNIE’S PLUNDER SHOP. Pallet & Yard Sale Items. Open Tues.- Sat. 8 am till 6pm. 810-L South Lafayette St., Shelby NC. (Next to Auto Zone) 704-4773709 Discover the world’s best walk-in bathtub from

WILL SIT WITH ELDERLY. Shelby area. 10pm to 8am or will adjust hours. References available. 704-284-3622.

5 Reasons American Standard Walk-In Tubs are Your Best Choice

NEED SOMEONE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK. Must have a clean driving record and experience with working on rental property. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152.

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YARD SALES

FOR SALE

ATTENTION FLEA MARKET GOERS. CONNIE IN THE RED VAN IS NOW AT CONNIE’S PLUNDER SHOP LOCATED AT 801-L SOUTH LAFAYETTE ST., SHELBY. TUE-SAT 8AM-6PM. 704-477-3709

CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS installed 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895

FOR SALE ONE DISC HARROW (16 DISC). and ONE CULTIVATOR. Used on Ford Jubilee Tractor. $300 for both. (704) 825-5806 ITEMS FOR SALE. Hot Point Refrigerator $725, Sony Stereo Three Speaker $75, Dyna Glo Kerosene Heater $45, Heat Surge Electric Heater $35, Bionaire Electric Heater, $35, (704) 207-5121 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. Call 704-4810954. After 5pm, call 704-4820540.

(3) TANNING BEDS FOR SALE. (1) wide load. $600 for all. 828-429-3752.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE: Now has seasoned firewood. 828-395-0758.

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY & Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $525.

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

CARPORTS, RV & BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

FLAGS & FLAG POLES: 15’, 20’, & 25’ poles in stock. Delivery & install available. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

DOG KENNELS start $179.99, 10x20 $399.99, other sizes available. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title), parts & service most models.

New 5x10 $695 with this ad. J Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Now offering above & inground pools. We also open/ close pools, maintenance, etc.

Also offering parts & supplies.

828-245-7540, 704-418-3277.

SEASONED AND FRESH FIREWOOD. Short bed, $60.

Long bed, $80. Dump truck, $200 (10’ long x 3’ high). Will deliver. 828-461-2379.

HORSE HAY, 4X5 ROUND $40. Square, $6. Firewood, hardwood cut last year. 10x8x4 dump truck, delivered $180.

704-692-6325.

FIREWOOD, ALL HARDWOOD. Cut, split, dump truck load delivered, $190. 980-2419010.

CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. Section 3, Military Section, close to sidewalk to Fountain. Lot 41, 2 spaces @$1225 each. Buyer pays transfer fee.

704-481-1121, leave message.

FOUR NEW MICHELIN DEFENDERS. Tires have 90k miles warranty. Size 205-55R16. $500. Call 828-320-6286 anytime.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. 704-487-6855.

FOUR BURIAL PLOTS. Rose Hill Cemetery, near the Singing Tower.

2X2 Plots, 139 #3&4, and 140, #3&4. Contact management to see location.

Only $2,500. 520-270-2762 or DalenAlma@Gmail.com 3 TON LONG RAM JACK. Motor Puller. Good condition, $250. Call David 704-297-6114.

(704) 418-0291 WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area).

Call or text pic and price. 704472-5962. Please leave message & phone number.

ALL HOLIDAY BARBIES. Gone with the wind. Albums: Baseball, Football, Basketball & NASCAR. Books, Aiwa stereo system, picture art. 828-6915662.

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FARM & GARDEN

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

704-538-4110.

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

La-Z-BOY COUCH & MATCHING CHAIR. Entertainment center, solid wood, 6.5’ tallx3’ wide. Loveseat. All like new.

704-481-7274.

WANT TO BUY BUYING JUINK CARS, title or no title, running or not. Fast on time service. 704-692-6752.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. 828577-4197.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, 704-487-0228.

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

Over 25 years experience. 828289-0742 or 828-248-3659.

CAMPERS

VACATIONS

REAL ESTATE

CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS. Applehead Teacup and Miniature Chihuahua puppies.

Shots UTD. Ready to go. 704813-5981.

2006 FLEETWOOD TERRY, 25’. Good condition, very clean, everything works, new tires.

Lots of extras. 704-477-3571.

OCEAN LAKES VACATION. 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer, dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@ bellsouth.net (704) 484-2015

EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, beautiful 1.5 acre lot, cleared and ready for home with water & septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836. www.bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205.

CARS & TRUCKS 12 HP Sears Lawn Tractor.

Weighted Rear Wheels, 2 Mower Decks, Cart, 2 Scraper Blades, 2 Turning Plows, Cultivator, Extra Parts. Extra Rear end Transmission, and 10 HP motor. Good working order.

828-475-9807 (828) 475-9807 nancyh47@hughes.net

PETS•LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847.

BLACK ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE. Steers, bulls, replacement heifers, cows and cow/calf pairs. Call or text 704-418-1071.

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 704-472-7116 or 704482-3392.

DIPPITY DAWG PET SALON. Now open until 9pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Call today for appointment. 704-487-6805.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

FESCUE HAY FOR SALE. 4’x5’ net wrapped bales, $25 each. 704-482-8848

WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. 828-9803329.

PIGS FOR SALE. 2 Barrows 65-75 pounds. Grain and corn fed. Fat and healthy. $100 each.

Brown Mini Donkey “Jack”, 7 months old, parents on site. $200. 704-308-1056.

WANT TO BUY LAND to build a home, minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view.

Email details, price, etc to: landpage777@gmail.com

PETS•LIVESTOCK

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Toy, 7 weeks old, male, registered. $300. 704-4820178.

1999 Cadillac DeVille extended version, all black, chrome wheels, excellent condition.

704-487-0550, 704-678-3954.

1987 GMC 1 Ton 12’ Flat Bed, 350 V-8, automatic, power steering, good tires, $2495.

Call Tom. 704-473-6384 1998 Ford Ranger Good as parts truck. Been rolled. $2000 obo. 704-472-3248.

2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, new tires, $5900 obo. 704-718-7975.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work van. V-8, 4.8, new tires,. 704-718-7975.

2005 Saturn Relay New tires, runs good. 704-820-8457.

2004 Mitsubishi Galant 4 cal. $1300 obo. 1997 Acura, V-6, $1400 obo. Sub woofers, $100 obo. 704-967-5848. (704) 9675848

CAMPERS 2005 MOTORHOME, COACH HOUSE. M272XL Platinum Class C, completely self contained with 2 slides, 29,995 miles, NADA retail $51,550, sell for $32,000. 704-964-5201.

5TH WHEEL CAMPER FOR SALE. 2003 model, very clean and ready to go camping.

Sleeps 8. Serious inquiries only!

Clear title. 704-482-1543.

2002 CAMPER. For Sale. 704538-8221. (704) 538-8221

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. 704-692-1006.

MINIATURE LONG HAIR DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Born on Nov. 10, 2017. Price is $350 each. You can visit us at www.

AnnasFurBabies.com to see photos and info on our babies.

Call us at 704-308-0660 with questions. Thanks for looking.

(704) 308-0660

$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call 704-6954917. Rick Hutton Collector.

(704) 695-4917

FREE GUINEA PIGS. To a good home. Do better in pairs of same gender. Excellent health, spoiled rotten. KM. 772-242-1519.

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WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. 803-3747545.

DIPPITY DAWG PET SALON. Now open until 9pm on Tuesday & Wednesday. Call today for appointment. (704) 487-6805 HORSE BOARDING. Specializing in Care of Retirement Horses. 704-434-9104.

BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 6 weeks old. All males, first shots and wormed. $75 each.

704-898-9768.

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

FARM & GARDEN FREE FIREWOOD. You cut it and clean it up. All Oak Trees.

Oak Grove Area, Kings Mountain, NC. (704) 300-3493 HORSE HAY. Orchard/Fescue mix. Round bales starting $25.

Square bales $5. Polk County Century Farm. 828-625-4713, leave message.

FREE TO GOOD HOME. 3 year old Lab. Has all shots. Needs good home.

SPRING CUT SQUARE BALES FESCUE. $4.50 each. Round bales, horse quality, 4x5 bales, very clean, no weeds, stored in dry, $40 each. Fall cut Fescue, $25 each. 704-477-8623.

KID GOATS FOR SALE. Good price. 828-247-0913 or 828-4297141.

6 WEEK OLD CHOCOLATE LAB. Female puppy. Champion bloodline, English blockhead body. Weaned & ready to go.

704-914-8241.

WANT TO BUY. WANT TO BUY Pop-up campers. 828-4293935.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2004 HONDA CRF. 100F Trail Edition Dirt Bike. Like new, garage kept. Must See! $1650 cash only. Text, 704-240-2371.

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

Hardtail. 45* rake. +2” backbone. +4.5” legs. New: 12” overstock springer, seat, oil tank, gas tank, handlebars, risers.

Excellent rear wheel. Rusty spokes on front wheel. Old drag pipes. Sissy bar. Rear trailer fender. Assorted small parts.

New silver paint. Need to title as custom when finished. Great start on a cool custom. More than that in parts alone. Night 704-482-6877. Day 704-3094347.

VACATIONS TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. one in Ocean Lakes, 2BR, 2B, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside.

3Br, 2.5BA. Real nice. Washer/ dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. 704-4349502.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2BR, 2BA. Also, pullout couch, queen size & golf cart. Weeks & weekends. Good off season rates. 704-482-9781, 704-472-5182.

OCEAN LAKES 3BR, 2BA. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. 704-4727145.

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OCEAN LAKES, MYRTLE BEACH, Cottage N34. 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store.

Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659.

REAL ESTATE LOTS NEAR KINGS MOUNTAIN. NATIONAL PARK with water and septic tank. Low down payment. Owner finance. Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 or www. bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205 1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot.

Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-538-1199, 704-600-7847. 214 Mace Rd., Casar, NC 28020 LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water & septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment.

Call Bryant Realty, 704-5679836 www.bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 FOR SALE BY OWNER. 6+ acres land with well and septic.

3000 feet off main highway with view. North of Casar. $28,000 firm. Call Johnny Short, 704538-8408. PO Box 218, Casar, NC 28020 4.3 ACRES on Hwy. 64/74A, Green Hill. Approximately 7 miles from Lake Lure. Wooded, over 475 feet of road frontage. $29,900.

864-909-1035. PO Box 278, Moore, SC 29369

4 BEDROOM 2 BATH. Brick home located in Shelby with over 1500 square feet on .43 acre corner lot with fenced in backyard. Outdoor building with electricity. Move in condition.

Great as a starter home. Asking $79,995. 704-472-8600. 3219 Ramseur Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Located in Lawndale. Newly renovated. $59,000 obo. 704473-2903. 116 Putnam Lake Rd, Shelby, NC 28086 100’ X 175’ LOT. Jefferson School District. Below tax value. Close to store and hospital.

Nice neighborhood. 1-704-9740295. 1115 Hardin Dr, Shelby, NC 28150

FOR RENT MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call 704-739-4417 or (evenings) 704-739-1425.

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

Taking applications. Age 62 or older. 211 N. Morgas St, Shelby.

704-482-7723, Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 482-7723 2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS available now! Stove & refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. 704-4871114.

LARGE RENOVATED COUNTRY HOME. 3 bedroom plus bonus room, 2.5 baths, new heat/air, hardwood floors, double enclosed garage, 3 outside buildings, 2 acre lot, 4 minutes west of Polkville. Rent $1200 month. 704-487-5480.

RARE RENTAL FIND! 3BR, 2BA rental unit on seven acres, Rutherford County. Full porch with swing. Handicapped-accessible, 15 minutes from TIEC. Pets possible. Freshly painted with hardwood floors. Partially furnished if renter desires. $1250 per month plus 1/2 of electric & wifi. Deposit required.

Michelle, 828-748-5024.

1022 EAST MAIN STREET. Cherryville, NC. Building for rent. Rent $550, deposit $550, application fee $25. 704-4724666, 704-472-3100.

130 RIDGEFIELD RD, SHELBY, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Rent $800, deposit $800, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704-472-3100.

TRAILER LOTS FOR RENT. 135 Wiggins Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. $250 each month.

704-472-4666, 704-472-3100.

CARRY-OUT GRILL. For rent in Casar. Call Johnny Short at 704-538-8408.

BEAUTIFUL MOBILE HOME. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, near Middle School. Lease with Purchase Option. $525 month! Central heat & air, pets ok. 980-9396633 ext. 1.

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119 VICTOR DRIVE, SHELBY, NC. 28152. 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

Rent $775, deposit $775, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704-472-3100.

101 NORTH SHELBY STREET. Blacksburg, SC. Building for rent. Price based on square footage needed. 704-472-4666.

704-732-3100.

1244 HIGHLAND BLUFF COURT. Lincolnton, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Rent $750, deposit $750, application fee $25.

704-472-4666, 704-472-3100.

3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN RUTHERFORDTON. Central heat/ac, nice. $725 month. 1 bedroom in Shelby, $275 month. 941-9162235 , 803-524-2147.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 & older), disabled (50 & older).

418 E. Warren St., Shelby.

Now taking applications for waiting list. 704-487-6354 EHO.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. When available. Kings Mountain & Crouse. 704-284-0033.

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