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Local council candidates focus on growth and development

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The subjects of growth and development headed up the list of things on local municipal election city council candidate’s minds.

Using contact information provided by the Gaston County Board of Elections, the BannerNews reached out to city council candidates in Belmont, Mt. Holly, and Cramerton with the question “what do you think are the two greatest challenges facing your town, and how would you address them?” Candidates were also asked to provide a brief biographical sketch.

City of Belmont council candidates that responded included- Ron Foulk, Claudina Ghianni-Toole, James Hefferan, Marc Seelinger, Martha

Stowe. Mt. Holly candidates that responded included Carolyn Breyare, Phyllis Harris, Jeffrey Meadows, Christina Pawlish, Kenneth Reeves, Perry Toomey. Cramerton candidates that responded included Richard Atkinson, Susan Neeley, Donald Rice.

In their own words. The following comments were provided by each candidate.

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Carolyn Breyare

Christina Pawlish

Claudina Ghianni-Toole

Donald Rice

Jeff Meadows

Ken Reeves

Martha Stowe

Perry Toomey

Phyllis Harris

Richard Atkinson

James Hefferan

Mark Seelinger

Ron Foulk

Susan Neeley

MT. HOLLY CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES CAROLYN BREYARE As a lifelong resident of Mount Holly, serving on the council has allowed me the opportunity to serve the city See CANDIDATES, Pages 10, 11 & 12

Second Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade coming up The streets of Mount Holly will be alive with light as Awaken Gallery in col-

laboration with Mount Holly Community Development Foundation present the Sec-

In 2018, with only twenty ond Annual Lantern Parade on Saturday, October 26 be- days between workshops and the actual parade, 200 lanterns ginning at 6pm. hit the street created by twenty artists, a handful of community members, six local teachers, and approximately forty students. This year, the numbers have swelled to 200 artists and community members taking the lantern making workshops and a dozen tiatives have expressed teachers bringing 320 stuinterest in incorporating art dents. Lantern makers from into crosswalks to celebrate as far as Colorado, Canada, unique aspects of the City and Connecticut and as close and strengthen community as Charleston, Asheville, and bonds. In response, the City Atlanta will be joining the pacreated a manual to guide rade.

Olive Stack (left) came from Ireland to help with last year’s neighbors, who want to come Both years, through private lantern parade in Mt. Holly. She’s seen with Awaken Gallery together funding, all teachers and their owner Emily Andress.

See CROSSWALKS, Page 4 See LANTERN, Page 4 Photo by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly city council approves “Crosswalks Creations” project The City of Mount Holly is emerging as a place where art and creative places are becoming distinctive components of the community’s character. The 2019 Strategic Vision Plan Update, adopted in January 2019, set various initiatives centered around arts and place-making. Some

major themes of the Plan involve exploring opportunities for creative spaces, continuing partnerships with local artists, creating a public art commission and drafting public art and mural guidelines.

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.”

- Abraham Lincoln

I actually followed instructions and it worked. Amazing!!!

My Opinion: Fall is just around the corner I had a dose of fall fever the other day. This inspiration went up my nostrils, hit my brain, and triggered a kaleidoscope of images. The incident began a couple of Sunday mornings ago when my pal Calvin and I took our old British motorcycles on a ride in the country between Stanley and Lincolnton then on up to Fallston. There are some great roads in that area and the farmers have cut their hay and the big rolls of it were in the fields looking like gigantic Nabisco shredded wheat pieces and the other fields have corn stalk stubble and yellowing soybean leaves.

By and by we came around a curve and someone had a little pile of leaves in the ditch in front of their house and it was smoldering and the smoke was wafting across the road and as we went through it the burning leaf smoke filled my helmet and all at once I recalled the time when all of us kids in the East Belmont neighborhood I lived for a brief spell as a street urchin would stand around burning leaf piles watching the embers glow and getting our hair and clothes full of smoke smell then when it was nearly dark we would break ranks and rush home to watch the Mickey Mouse Show on TV. Anyway, the smell of burning leaves always brings a tear to my eyes. Come to think of it, most any kind of smoke brings a tear to my eyes.

OK. That’s enough sap from the past.

Let’s talk about the upcoming autumn of here and now.

If anyone has plans to head to the mountains to see the autumn leaves it will only be a couple of weeks or so before it will cool off enough up yonder to trigger autumn leaf action. Sharon and I were in Cherokee last weekend (more on that trip in the next column) and there was just a very slight hint of

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fall in the air- but it’s coming. Later, as the Alan Hodge cold creeps down the Banner-News Editor hills there will be plenty of great places around here, such as Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain state parks, to satisfy the urge to see deciduous trees do their thing.

Another harbinger of autumn is the gathering by some of firewood to heat their homes. I am not crazy about the roar of chainsaws that accompany this endeavor, but the results, a nice big pile of split oak or hickory is a sight of beauty and must trigger some primitive feeling in humans of security knowing that when the cold winds blow for real that you won’t be left shivering even if your electricity or gas goes out or is cut off due to lack of payment.

Then we come to the home décor side of autumn. I don’t think many chaps are overly enthused about hanging small bundles of corncobs and dried flowers on string on front doors or bunching them up on a table to add ambience to a room, but a lot of females do it with much the same fervor as squirrels gather nuts and claw furiously at the ground to bury them for later gnawing.

Finally, fall is a gateway to the holidays.

If you don’t believe me, in a few weeks go into any store and look at the Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff already for sale. It seems as if retail joints push and push stuff earlier and earlier and I predict that one day the month of June will arrive and folks will walk in stores to see Sanny Clause wearing hiking shorts and a Triumph or Norton t-shirt just like the ones I will soon put away and what formed the basis for my column on this most wonderful time of the year and its many treasures.

My personality temperament in the DISC personality test is a High C – I am cautious and calculating. Therefore, I should be a “rule follower”.

For whatever reason, I can’t stand rules. They are for other people, not for me. I prefer to color outside the lines.

When it comes to my lawn, I like to follow the rules. To get it ready for core aerating, I have to put down starter fertilizer and lime. I do a lot of research on the numbers for starter fertilizer. I found out which store has the best fertilizer. It was only available on line, not in the store. At the store, I grabbed a different fertilizer with different numbers feeling like the dinosaur in Toy Story who said, “Oh no, now I have guilt.” I had 1,500 square feet to take care of. The bag said it covered 5,000 square feet.

I have a tendency to put down so much fertilizer in order that I can clearly see it on the ground. Yet, the research said if you put down too much, it would burn the grass. I was conflicted. I knew what I always did, yet this was a national company with years of reputation. Who was right? In previous years, I set my spreader on setting #6. I did something I never do, I read the instructions.

My spreader and the fertilizer were made by the same company. I felt they were conspiring against me. The bag told

me to set it on 3¼. Wouldn’t that be too little fertilizer?

Would I have grass? Would I have wasted my money?

I did the unthinkable! I followed instructions. I set my spreader on 3 ¼. It worked. I watched the fertilizer come out of the spreader.

I saw where it landed on the lawn. I didn’t use all the fertilizer as I would have done in the past.

There is a Scripture verse for people like me who prefer to color outside the lines and think rules apply to others and not to them. It says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

There are aspects of that verse I follow and other sections I rebel against.

Trust in the Lord – that’s easy, or is it? Wouldn’t I rather do it myself? Do I want God to be my pilot or co-pilot? There is a huge difference between the two expressions.

With all your heart – I have this tendency to tell God what to do, how to do it and when it needs to be done. He

laughs.

Lean not on your own underTony Marciano standing – that’s a hard one for me. I’ve asked my wife if I have a tendency to think I’m always right.

She laughs and says, “That’s not correct. You don’t have a tendency to think you’re always right. Rather, you think you are always right.” Ouch – that hurts.

In all your ways submit to him – My knees don’t bend very well. To be on my knees before God means I have to make a decision to turn my will and life over to the care of God when I still want to run things.

He will make your paths straight – I’ve come to know that God has my best intentions at heart. He loves me and can see around buildings and corners that I can’t see.

I’ll keep you posted on my lawn. Maybe the miracle will not so much be a green lawn but a softer heart.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

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A letter to my cancer....

Dear Cancer, Fear.

You have challenged me in so many ways in the last few months. I have never thought about death on as many levels than I have since they told me your news. For the first time in my life I have been faced with thinking about what my family’s life would be like with out me.

I have feared the worst case scenario. You have brought me to my knees in fear and panic. You have taken me to depth I never knew existed.

A valley so dark and alone that no one could get me out of except for myself. The fear placed on me, my family and children is solely because of you. Fear, a word I have never been more attached to then when going through this journey. Fear.

Anger I am so mad that you have come into my life. How could you! I am a mother with three active boys that need me.

I am so happy in my life.

While on vacation you came in like a dart directly to my heart.

Allison Bansen You think you have won but you are so wrong. I will win this battle. This journey will make me stronger. I will overcome this. You will not invade my life anymore than you already have. This is not fair. I wanted to be present on the first day of school!

I didn’t want to be sitting in clinic recieving chemo.

I wanted to be like all the other moms dropping their kids off to school and headed to work. You are awful and I am so mad that you are here in my life. Anger.

Sadness I have cried more in the last two months than I have ever cried in my life. My

emotions are all over the place because of you and the medications that they are giving me. I am sad. Sad mostly because you are here. Sad because I can feel my body breakdown after chemo.

Those five days after I get chemo are the hardest. I can barely put one foot in front of the other. Those are the days I find the hardest. The tears fall down uncontrollably. You make me so sad that I cant be who I want to be on those days. You bring back my other emotions. Fear and anger. I hate when sadness creeps in my journey. Sad. Acceptance So you thought you won.

You are so wrong. I have seen more beauty in the last eight weeks than I have ever seen in my life. I have seen little hints of God all around me.

For the first time in my life I see a beauty around me that I don’t think most will ever see. Oh I still cry, but not out of sadness, I cry because life is absolutely precious and

beatiful. My happiness is not based on circumstance.

It is based on a higher being and I have found him. I accept what you have brought in my life. I accept that there will be days where I can’t get up and get my kids out the door to school. However, you know what you did do?

My children pray for me and our family everynight.

My family has seen the pain you instilled in my body but they too know that I will soon return. I accept you for who you are because I know that you will be gone, like a shadow in the dark, and I will be left changed. Forever changed. A light will shine from me because of you. Because through you I found beautiful people and I found Christ. One thing is for sure, you are just news, God is truth. He can heal all things and he is present in my life more than ever. Acceptance.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Allison Bansen

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MT. HOLLY NEWS BRIEFS Mt. Holly fall events calendar Saturday, October 19th Saturday in the Park will be from 1-5 pm at Tuckaseege Park. The event will include food trucks and local musical entertainment by Tootie Hogan and David Childers. FROGS (Friends Of The Greenway) will provide concessions for sale. The FROGS will also provide games and more. Bring your blankets and chairs.

Thursday, October 24th Hollyween Bash is scheduled for from 5:30-8pm at Tuckaseege Park. Games, costume contest and candy for all.

Zumba classes are held Tuesday evenings at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex from 6:307:30 PM. For more information on the class, please contact the instructor at zumbamas17@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Registration for Youth Basketball began October 1.

Leagues are available for boys and girls ages 3-15.

For information on shelter rentals for the spring at Tuckaseege or River Street Parks, please call (704) 822-2938 or (704) 951-3006.

For more information on Mount Holly Parks & Recreation please call 704-951-3024 or check the website: www.mtholly.

Mt. Holly board seats available The City of Mt. Holly is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjustment. This Council appointed group reviews and gives recommendations to City Council on zoning and land use requests such as rezonings, special use permits and zoning appeals. Complete applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on November 15, 2019 and all applicants must be able

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to attend the January 6, 2020 Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. For questions about the process please contact Brian DuPont, Assistant Planning Director, at brian.dupont@mtholly.us. Applications can be found online at: https://mtholly.us.

City of Mt. Holly golf cart ordinance At the August 26, 2019 City Council Work Session, the City Council discussed and approved a revision of the golf cart ordinance. Please note the following updates: Golf carts will now be allowed on non-residential streets as well as residential streets within the City limits. Under state law, golf carts are not just limited to City streets and can be operated on certain state-maintained roads. The revision to the ordinance removes the restriction to residential roads.

Golf carts will now be allowed on certain roads that have a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less (previously 25 miles per hour).

Golf carts may not be operated on Highways 273, 27, or 16 and may only be operated on public roads that have been certified as golf cart roads.

Golf carts may not be operated on the following streets or roadways regardless of the speed limit, except that golf carts may cross the below-listed streets/roadways perpendicularly (at a 90-degree angle) to gain access from an approved street/ roadway to another approved street/ roadway: Any portion of NC 273, including but not limited to Beatty Drive, South Main Street from the intersection of Rose Street to the intersection of Rankin Avenue. Any portion of Highland Street, North Main from the intersection of East Charlotte Avenue to Mountain Island Road, and Mountain Island Highway to Lucia Riverbend Highway. Any portion of NC 27. Any portion of NC Highway 16 The Mount Holly Police Department requires golf cart registrants to complete a process for obtaining a golf cart permit. Full details on this, as well as a printable version of the application, can be found on the website: http:// bit.ly/ MountHollyNCgolfcart A map of approved roads can be located on our website at http://bit.ly/MountHollyNCgolfcart. If you have any questions, please contact Sergeant Wes Monroe at wes.monroe@ mtholly.us.

A Message from Danny Jackson, Mt. Holly City Manager Hello good citizens, Hope all is well with you today. This is a follow-up to the September newsletter and the aftermath of you receiving the first water bill associated with the water and sewer rate increase. Although this message is to everyone, it’s not for everyone. I say that respectfully because not everyone has to agree with what I have to say.

The very first order of business for me is to apologize to those that felt that not enough was done by the City to communicate the change in rates. I take full responsibility for that and do not come to you today packed with excuses. I can only say that it was a “live and learn” experience because it surely was not intentional.

Please know that I am now appealing to the humanity of it all by saying that it is not the intent of the City of Mount Holly to bring any kind of harm to anyone by way of rate increases or any other costs. We always operate under the auspices of the greater good of the City.

However, it’s unfortunate and understandable that not everyone sees it that way.

Another example of at-

tempting to do what’s characterized as the greater good is the lowering of the property tax rate. Our City Council saw fit to do so because the Gaston County Property Tax Appraisal yielded an increase in the value of your property.

It’s hard to appreciate the fact that Mount Holly lowered the property tax rate because when you looked at your tax bill it was higher than it was last year. The City of Mount Holly can only legally affect the tax rate but not the property value, which is strictly a Gaston County process.

In closing, please know that I am truly sorry for you all being upset last month. I sincerely hope that you will continue to place your trust in how the City is operated that it will always strive for the greater good. If you take the time to fully assess things you will see that the City of Mount Holly is very fortunate to have such a bright future and that the quality of life here is only going to get better.

Thank you for allowing me to show respect for how you feel and what you think. I will always look to do better, through the direction of our City Council and the great work of my staff, who I am very proud of every single day.

Have a great month of October.

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The power of forgiveness

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

Brandt, “Your load is lighter.

Regardless of the views of the spectators, walk with God always. Forgiveness is for the forgiver and it doesn’t matter what the forgiven does with it. “ From the Lancaster, PA community in 2006, comes the story of ten young schoolgirls killed in an Amish one room school. On the afternoon of the killing an Amish grandfather expressed forgiveness toward the killer Charles Roberts. That same day Amish neighbors visited the Roberts family to comfort them. Later that week the Roberts family was invited to the funeral of one of the Amish girls who had been killed. Amish mourners would later outnumber the non-Amish at Charles Roberts’ funeral. The story is told

Many have watched the powerful television report of Brandt Jean’s act of forgiveness toward Amber Guyger who killed his brother Botham Jean. The scene of him hugging her and extending forgiveness toward her has been replayed over and again and invoked a sundry of reactions from across the nation and the Texas community.

The former Dallas police officer Guyger testified that she shot her victim by mistake, in his own apartment while he was eating ice cream. She was sentenced to ten years in prison and many thought it would have been much longer.

Allison Jean, the mother of the brothers wrote on her Facebook page to her son

LANTERN From Page 1 students are provided with the materials necessary to create the lanterns. This year, Stanton Enterprise, Inc of Mount Holly stepped in to provide one hundred percent of the money needed to ensure every child who wants to participate may do so. Mount Holly Community Development Foundation provided funding to bring Irish artist and gallery owner Olive Stack and Canadian artist Kathleen Doody to Mount Holly to conduct lantern making workshops throughout the year. European style lantern parades are unusual in the US; even the paper necessary for the lanterns must be special ordered from the UK. “When I was brought in to teach these workshops, I honestly did not expect the

enormity of what arrived the night of the parade!â€? Stack said. “From the incredible lanterns to the crowds who showed up, I was completely blown away. I will never forget the moment when I turned the corner onto Main Street and saw people in the crowd holding up the Irish Flag and a sign that read ‘cĂŠad mĂ­le fĂĄilte’ which means one hundred thousand welcomes in Irish. I cannot wait to return this year.â€?

The Lantern Parade is designed to shine a light on arts in education and the importance of shining one’s personal light into the world.

Follow the link to see a video of last year’s event: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v= Sj6OQtOUqu0&t=8s

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t h a t the killer was tormented for nine years by the premature death of his young daughter.

He never forgave God for her death. Yet, after he coldbloodedly shot ten Amish schoolgirls, their families and friends almost immediately forgave him and showed compassion toward his family.

In 2015, from the historic Charleston, South Carolina Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, comes the story of forgiving relatives. One by one those who chose to speak at his trial did not turn to anger. Instead, while the killer Dylann Roof remained impassive, they offered him forgiveness and said they were praying for his soul, even as they described the pain of their losses. “I forgive you,� Nadine Collier, the daughter of 70-year-old Ethel Lance, said at the hearing, her voice breaking with emotion. “You took something very precious from me. I will never talk to her again. I will never, hold her again. But I forgive you. And have mercy on your soul.�

I don’t know what I would do. I can’t tell you what to do because I don’t know what has happened to you. It’s between you, whoever and God and how you want to live your life. However, if you carry a lifelong load of hate, resentment and bitterness, it will wear you down.

The words of Jesus remind us from the Bible ... “For if you forgive men their trespasses your father in heaven will forgive you.�

Think about it. Is there someone you need to forgive?

A newly-implemented program at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) discounted admission into the Garden. The program was effective Oct. 1, and admits to up to six people in a household for regular daytime admission at the Garden at just $1 per visitor.

The program is being operated under the auspices of a nationwide program known as Museum for All, an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It includes more than 300 cultural institutions that offer free or reduced admission to people in the SNAP program. Participants simply show their EBT (or Food Stamp Card) to receive the benefit then they pay using cash or other accepted forms of payment.

The Garden will be listed at www.museum4all.org and has received training and graphics materials to help with program implementation. The Garden staff had a series of meeting with local social service organizations over the past several months to get their feedback and input on how to implement the program.

The Garden, working with Loftin Printers, has developed postcards and posters which it will begin delivering to social service organizations and crisis assistance ministries in Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, Mecklenburg and York counties.

The Garden leadership hopes the message that the Garden is a place for all families to have fun, to learn and have special experiences together resonates. The $1 admission price is also valid on days on which the Garden has special programming that is typically promoted as “free for

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tanical and DĂ­a de Los Muertos held this autumn. Classes and nighttime events are not typically included.

Belmont Boofest set The City of Belmont is excited to announce they will be holding the annual BooFest in “boo-tiful� Stowe Park (24 S. Main St., Belmont, NC) from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM on October 26, 2019. This is a free event open to the public. Come enjoy a hauntingly fun evening full of activity

vendors, food vendors, costume contests, games, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a spooky photo booth, and plenty of candy. For more information please contact the Community Event Coordinator, Cassidy Lackey, at clackey@cityofbelmont.org.

CROSSWALKS From Page 1 to install a “Crosswalk Creations� project within the City maintained right-ofway, which includes designing and painting a crosswalk, sidewalk, neighborhood entrance, or another area within the City right-of-way.

The manual explains the process and requirements and provides all of the necessary forms. It is important to keep in mind that all Crosswalk Creations projects in the public right-of-way become City property. The City has the right to modify, replace, remove, and/or restore any project elements located within City right-of-way. The maintenance and repair of Crosswalk Creations projects is the responsibility of the applicant, per the completed Temporary Infrastructure Agreement between the applicant and the City. The rest of the manual explains this in more detail. Full details,

along with the application, can be found at http://bit.ly/ MountHollyCrosswalkCreations.

Eligible applicants include neighborhood associations, community organizations, business associations, local schools, non-profits or individuals sponsored by those listed previously. Project ideas should fall within one of the five categories: Crosswalk Murals; Sidewalk Murals; Intersection Murals; Midblock Murals; “Live Ends�- These are projects that use cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets as a canvas for Crosswalk Creations installations.

Before beginning the application process, eligible applicants are asked to contact City staff. Questions regarding the Crosswalk Creations Project should be directed to contactus@mountholly.us.

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Gaston County Sheriff’s Office wins State Public Health Award The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office was recently presented the Partners in Public Health Award at the North Carolina Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting. Established in 1998, this award is given to organizations and professionals outside of public health departments who have made significant contributions to public health in North Carolina over the past year.

The Award acknowledges the work within the Sheriff’s Office to partner with the Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) to create the Gaston County Jail Re-

productive Health Program.

This program was initiated in April, 2018 as a collaboration between DHHS staff and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department. Realizing that many of the women at the county jail were not coming to receive medical care or contraceptive services after being released, DHHS and Sheriff Department staff decided to eliminate transportation barriers after release to ensure inmates are able to receive reproductive health education and contraception if they wanted it while incarcerated.

The program provides reproductive health education

and long acting contraceptive methods, in addition to other care, to female inmates at the jail. When done properly, providing long-acting reversible contraceptives to female inmates while incarcerated is an effective way to reduce unplanned pregnancy and Neo-natal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) among newborns. Research shows that women who are incarcerated are more likely to both abuse substances and have unplanned pregnancies. Research also shows that those women are far more likely to obtain contraceptive services if offered to them during a time of incarceration as

No Thanks Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

During this time of year as Halloween nears, many people are going to haunted houses, watching scary movies, and planning on trick or treating. This is the time of year when people want to be scared. What scares you? In this world, we find that real life is often scarier than anything that is pretend.

However, there are things that should scare us, even terrify us. One of the most horrific things I can imagine, the thing that scares me most, is someone rejecting God. 1 Samuel 28:5-19 tells a story of a man who rejected God. Saul the king of Israel, found himself in a desperate situation. God had raised Saul up as king, yet he never could be faithful to God. He rejected Him, and disobeyed Him at every turn. Ultimately God removed the kingdom from him, and gave it to David, a faithful man. At this time in his reign, Saul was facing the Philistines. God would not answer his prayers, nor could he get help from the prophets. Saul decided to contact a medium to conduct a séance for him.

He wanted to bring back Samuel the prophet so that he could seek guidance from him. This woman attempted to do this for Saul, and when she saw Samuel, she cried out. Clearly God brought Samuel back for this moment, not the medium. Samuel announced to Saul

that he would face God’s judgement, and die in battle.

Saul wasted what God had given him, and ultimately rejected God. Many people today re- Rev. Trent Tankin ject God. People often seek answers in everything except God. People seek hope, peace, and reasons for life, yet they never seek Jesus. Too many people have grown cold to God. Saul had grown cold to God, and he faced His judgement. For those who reject God today, their life may seem fine, they may think that they have all they need. However, one day as this life comes to an end, they will face the One whom they have spent a lifetime rejecting. Sadly, they will hear those words from God, “I never knew you; depart from Me” (Matthew 7:23, NKJV).

Rejecting God is a terrible, scary matter.

Saul chose to rebel against God. Many choose to reject God every day. Fortunately, it does not have to be this way. Jesus Christ loves you. He died so you could be forgiven of your sins, and spend eternity with Him. Why would anyone choose to reject such an awesome gift of grace from God? Perhaps you have been rejecting God, maybe for a long time. Today let Jesus speak to your heart. Believe in Jesus, and trust Him as your Lord. No longer reject, just believe!

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opposed to seeking them out outside of the criminal justice system. In one year of the program, there were179 patients reached through education with 169 clinical patient visits.

“The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office is honored to be recognized for the partnership we have with Gaston County DHHS,” said Sheriff Alan Cloninger. “We have and will continue to work together to try to improve the lives of women by preventing unwanted pregnancies and promoting better health.”

“We are thrilled to have our local Sheriff’s Office recognized for their outstanding contribution to public health,” shared DHHS Director Chris Dobbins. “It is our job to protect the health of all citizens, and helping local women in our jail prevent unplanned pregnancies helps reduce their

Left to Right: Chris Dobbins, DHHS Director; Dr. Velma Taormina, DHHS Medical Director; Sheriff Alan Cloninger; Leigh Yount, Health Education Supervisor, DHHS; Kim Johnson, Chief Deputy, Gaston County Sheriff’s Office; Cheri Singleton, Personal Health Services Administrator, DHHS; Steve Eaton, Public Health Director, DHHS. barriers to recovery and selfsufficiency in addition to al-

lowing women to better plan for healthy pregnancies.”

The Carolina Thread Trail and The Friends of Crowders Mountain thank the National Public Lands Day trailwork volunteers who improved the Ridgeline Trail at Boulders Overlook in Crowders Mountain State Park. A grant to the CTT from the Extreme Terrain Clean Trail Project partially funded CTT’s partnering support of the Friends of Crowders Mountain. Volunteers (pictured_ enjoyed lunch following the trailwork and were invited to attend the Friends Board meeting which followed. To learn more check out carolinathreadtrail.org or friendsofcrowders. com or facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn. Come join in the fun of giving back to our great outdoors.

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Visit the all-new farm exhibit at The Schiele Museum Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to partner with the Schiele Museum to help support agriculture education in Gaston County.”

The animals, horticultural displays, and the interactives will help students and visitors in general learn where their food comes from.

The improvements on the farm offers visitors an even greater learning experience.

From up-close encounters with live animals to special events, The Farm is sure to be a favorite exhibit for visitors of all ages. The Farm is open seasonally, Monday through Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM. Access to The Farm is included with general admission to the museum and is free for Schiele Members. For more information, please visit schielemuseum.org or follow The Schiele Museum on social media.

Fairy Fest is this weekend

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will host its fifth annual Fairy Fest on Oct. 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day during which guests will enjoy an afternoon of crafts, natural fairy house building and more. Children dressed as fairies and gnomes receive free admission!

During the event, guests will have an opportunity to explore nature and their creativity by creating special outdoor habitats for fairies in Lost Hollow. Activities will include a variety of crafts for children including fairy wands, necklaces and crowns, face painting, fairy story time at select times, and more. Families will spot real fairies wandering throughout the Garden.

Horse-drawn carriage rides are available for $6 per adult and $4 per child (cash only, weather permitting). Bever-

ages and snacks will be available for purchase in addition to fairy trinkets.

Fairy Fest activities are free with general Garden admission. Children dressed

as fairies and gnomes receive free admission. Admission for Garden members is free, $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors 60+, and $7.95 for children 2-12.

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The Farm, which formerly focused on 18th century lifeways in the Carolina backcountry, has expanded its offerings to highlight the role of agriculture throughout time. By expanding the scope of history being featured in the outdoor exhibit, The Schiele will be able to enhance the visitor experience with a variety of interactives and new barnyard animals to help demonstrate the story of farming. All of the plants and animals found on The Farm were once wild, and the museum’s new farm exhibit shares the story of their domestication as part of the history of human civilization.

Through this outdoor exhibit, The Schiele will share the importance of agriculture in our society. The Schiele has found a natural partner for this exhibit in the Gaston County Farm Bureau.

Kyle Lineberger, President of the Gaston County Farm Bureau Board of Directors stated “We are excited

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“The new farm at the Schiele Museum is telling a very important story that has been forgotten over the years by our citizens,” commented Tony Pasour, Head of Interpretation at The Schiele.

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Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

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“Papa, does the tooth fairy make her house out of all of those teeth she collects?” How many of us are startled by curious questions from children? My grandson Caleb made me laugh recently at the preposterous thought and scratch my head with his question too. As curious as I am, his thought never occurred to me when I was his age.

In the book, Day by Day with Billy Graham, Dr. Graham notes that “Apart from religious influence, the family is the most important element in society.” Along with that awareness Dr. Graham also notes the biblical truth that it is our responsibility, as parents and grandparents to “provide the right home for your children; to put the Lord above them and fully instruct them in the ways of the Lord.”

On this day, I was eternally grateful that I experienced Caleb’s question; that his thought hadn’t intersected a stranger’s life instead of mine, or worse, that it was simply quietly not even spoken because none of his immediate family caregivers were present. I was grateful that I wasn’t lost in my own thoughts and experienced connecting with my grandson.

As we are all steeped in egregious volumes of advertising largely bent on indoctrinating us or selling us stuff; usually unnecessary or junk stuff at that; most of us can tangibly feel life’s pressures on us; pressures to pick our way through life, provide for our loved ones, and find some peace and quiet in a very busy and troubling world. Do you ever wonder, as we try to squeeze normalcy from our lives from the furious pace we are immersed in, just how much we are missing? And not only that, what harm we are doing to ourselves in the process, and what legacy we are weaving by our busyness choices?

In Germany, there is a derogatory term

called “Rabenmütter,” or “raven mother.” The notion has to do with mothers who are overly busy, who care little for their children and who are more interested in Dennis Siracusa their own careers and self-actualization than caring for their families. I don’t know where that term came from because from what I saw of the German culture in the 70’s, they held their families in high esteem and certainly led a less complicated life than we were living here in the United States. Oh, and the poor raven; what an awful and untrue rap. Still, in the face of the concept might we aptly ask ourselves, all of us, if we don’t have some raven mother blood coursing through our veins? Where are our priorities?

What should our priorities be? Are we even brave enough to ask? I ask this because if the righteous answer would tear us away from misplaced imbedded choices and focus more fully on God, our family and children, then our selfish visions may cause us to avoid the question altogether.

In 2 Samuel 7:29, the prophet Samuel cried out to the Lord to “Bless me and my family forever.” Here was a heart cry, not only for his immediate family but for his enduring family legacy, forever.” How many of us have ever prayed such a prayer? As we consider all the intricacies of our lives let’s remember that when we have asked Jesus into our life as Lord and are looking to Him moment by moment for direction, we can cast all of our cares on Him because He loves us, cares about us and has imbedded His Holy Spirit inside us to help us manage life. 1Peter 5:7.

Little Miss Gaston County Pageant is Sunday in Belmont The 2019 Little Miss Gaston County Pageant will be held on Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Belmont Central Elementary School, 310 Eagle Road, Belmont.

Girls ages 0-19 years will compete for the Baby Miss, Miniature Miss, Young Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Queen Miss, and Majestic Miss titles. The competition includes beauty dress, photogenic, and signatures categories. Every contestant receives a prize and a queen’s crown or princess tiara.

The winners will join the Little Miss Gas-

tonia winners, who were crowned in June, to form the Little Miss Gastonia – Little Miss Gaston County queens court for 2019-2020.

The pageant is a fundraiser to provide college scholarships for young women in the community who are planning to compete for the Miss Gastonia title.

The deadline to enter is Friday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. To download the application, visit the “Little Miss Gastonia Pageant” page on Facebook or call (704) 678-3290 for more information.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this sweet little Miniature Golden Retriever mix named Bowser. He is six years old and weighs 21 pounds. Bowser’s previous owner had no place to keep him and asked TCAR to place him into a loving home. He is housetrained, crate trained, walks well on a leash and is primarily an inside dog. Bowser gets along with other dogs and loves people.

Bowser is current on vaccines, neutered, micro-chipped, heartworm negative and current on rabies vaccine. Please come see this little man! You will LOVE him!

The miniature Golden Retriever aims to put the classic Goldie personality into a smaller package. They are created by crossing a Golden Retriever with a smaller breed of dog. In fact, the mini Golden Retriever is usually either combined with a Cocker Spaniel or a toy or miniature Poodle. Because of their small size and similar appearance to Golden Retriever, mini Goldens are growing in popularity.

There’s a reason why golden retrievers are so popular – and why people want miniature version of them. For many, they are an ideal dog breed. Friendly, easy going and clever, they make great family pets for most homes.

Because they are so adaptable, they get along well in households that have other pets and children. Better yet, golden retrievers are very loyal. Adopting one guarantees you will have a friend for life.

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

About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit

organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area 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.

Notice of accepting grant applications for Community Impact Projects In Mount Holly The Mount Holly Community Impact Fund is a charitable fund started by the Community Foundation of Gaston County to address identified needs in the Mount Holly community as determined by a committee of Mount Holly residents.

The Fund will operate as an unrestricted fund with grants going to qualified 501 (c) 3 organizations.

A major focal point of the grant process is directed to-

wards projects that would be visible in the Mount Holly community and would have a reasonable likelihood of kick starting a larger community response to a community need that is not currently being met.

In regard to the amount of funding available, the Community Impact Fund Committee has at its disposal approximately $12,000. The actual amount for awards can be the entire amount or in in-

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Church Directory First Baptist Church of Cramerton 8th Ave. • Cramerton, NC

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

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

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

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

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

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

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

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

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Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

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

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

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

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

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

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

Chapel Baptist Church

Crossroads Wesleyan Church

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Core Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Cornerstone Family Worship

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

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

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Exodus Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

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

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

First Baptist Church

North Belmont Church of God

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Foursquare Gospel Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian Church

Park Street United Methodist

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Fresh Anointing Church of God

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Friendship Baptist Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

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

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

South Point Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Jehovah’s Witnesses

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Gaston Christian Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

South Point Freewill Baptist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Goshen Presbyterian Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

South Point United Methodist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

Living Witness Ministries

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Springwood Freewill Baptist

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

St. Marks United Methodist Church

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110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church Life Church

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

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

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

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

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

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108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

St. Paul FHB Church

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

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

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511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Community Pentecostal Center

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

LOWELL Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church

New Life Church

811 Mauney Rd.

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

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1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Upper Room United Pentecostal

704-867-2317

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Woodlawn Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Cramerton Temple of God Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Unity Baptist Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Restoration Church

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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

The Pointe

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

North Main Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

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

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Library to honor local journalist, poet

Workshops set for women interested in Miss Gastonia competition The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association is hosting four paperwork workshops for young women who are interested in entering this year’s Miss Gastonia/Miss Gaston County/Miss Mount Holly and Outstanding Teen competition. The pageant is Saturday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School.

The workshop meetings are planned for: Sunday, October 20, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Belmont Central Elementary School, 310 Eagle Road, Belmont.

Monday, October 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Mount Holly City Hall, 400 E. Central Ave., Mount Holly.

Thursday, October 31, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia.

Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia.

Anyone interested in entering should attend one of the workshops to learn more about the competition and complete the necessary paperwork.

Young women (ages 13-25) are eligible to enter. The Miss Gastonia/ Miss Gaston County/Miss Mount Holly competition is open to young women who live, work, or attend school in one of the following 10 counties: Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Catawba, Caldwell, Rutherford, and Burke. Girls in the Outstanding Teen division do not have to live in a particular county to enter.

The Gastonia, Gaston County, and Mount Holly winners will represent the area in the 2020 Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen competitions set for June 16-20 in Raleigh.

Additionally, they will

make public appearances, promote their community service issue, and have the opportunity to earn college scholarships.

For more information, call Delores Cox, executive director, at (704) 827-7277 or visit www.missgastoniapageant.com and click on the “Enter the Competition” link. The deadline to enter is November 5, 2019.

Susannah Brinkley (pictured), daughter of Garrie Brinkley of Mt Holly, was entertained by Leigh Brinkley at a Bridesmaid Luncheon last week. It was held on Friday at Leigh’s home on Oakland Avenue in Mt Holly.

Photo by Janice McRorie

We should continue to be a nation of immigrants

By Lee H. Hamilton I was talking with a friend the other day about immigration. It’s one of the most divisive issues of our time, and we, too, found ourselves divided. “Our country is full,” he quoted President Trump, who said this back in April.

Let’s improve the country with the people we already have, my friend added.

I had a quote, too, and it’s one I still believe in. You’ll find it on the Statue of Liberty. “From her beacon-hand/ Glows world-wide welcome,” it reads. And then, of course, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

Immigration makes us stronger as a nation and represents the best of what we stand for. This country is a defender of individual rights, a beacon of tolerance and equality, and a champion of the notion that offering opportunity to all who live here — regardless of national origin — yields the innovation and hard work that drive our economy and culture.

True, we don’t have the resources to let everyone into the US who wants to come.

But that’s a far cry from saying that we’re full, or that we’re facing an immigrant “invasion,” or that large numbers of immigrants are “steal-

ing” jobs from Americans.

There’s very little evidence to support any of those claims.

Instead, I’d argue that immigration is an opportunity for the country. We have to use immigration to meet our needs, especially in the labor market. Every month for the last year and a half, the US economy has had more job openings than people looking for work. And in a twist from what you’d expect, it’s not the higher-end jobs that face the most acute shortages. It’s health-care, hotel, and restaurant workers who are in the highest demand. In an array of categories, from retail to food processing to landscaping, we don’t have the lowskilled laborers we need.

So while I’m not arguing that we should throw open our doors to all comers, we should lean toward openness, recognizing that we have limits and constraints that demand building immigration policy around a principle. And what should that be? That immigration is a powerful tool for meeting our needs, strengthening our labor markets, bolstering our pool of talent, and remaining a beacon to those everywhere who believe that their own hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit can build their own lives and contribute to the communities around them.

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“Insightful” and “imaginative” is how critics described Gastonia journalist and poet, Zoe Kincaid Brockman.

She spent more than 50 years writing for the Gastonia Gazette. The Gaston County Public Library will host a special program on Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. to honor Brockman’s life and work. The event is free, and light refreshments will be served.

The program, titled “Zoe Brockman: Unguarded,” will feature a presentation by Dr. Rebecca Duncan. She and Ms. Lyn Triplett recently published an article in the North Carolina Literary Review that contains an essay and a memoir written by Duncan and Triplett, respectively. The program will also include readings of some of Brockman’s poetry by David Poston and Pat Riviere-Seel, who will also read some of their own original pieces.

Zoe Kincaid Brockman The event will conclude with a small reception.

About Zoe Kincaid Brockman Zoe Kincaid Brockman was born in Gastonia in 1889. She began working for the Gastonia Gazette in 1919, when the newspaper became a daily publication, and her column “Unguarded Moments” first appeared around 1930. She was the

founder and first president of the North Carolina Poetry Society; she was also an organizer. In 1934, she was nominated for North Carolina Poet Laureate. Brockman was awarded first prize by the North Carolina Press Women’s Association for her column “Unguarded Moments” in 1945. Her publications include A Century of Growth (1846 Historical Drama for the Gaston County Centennial), Heart on My Sleeve: A book of Poetry (1951), and Unguarded Moments: A collection of essays (1959), titled from the column. Brockman remained involved with the Gastonia Gazette until her death in 1975.

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WSGE 91.7 FM fall membership drive is underway The fall membership drive for WSGE 91.7 FM, the award-winning radio station at Gaston College, has begun. Supporters of the station are encouraged to make a secure pledge through the station’s website, www. wsge.org. The theme for this year’s drive is “Thanks for Giving.”

WSGE 91.7 FM bills itself as “Your Independent Music Source,” and its programming is an eclectic mix of Rock, Americana, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Beach/Shag and Gospel. Music by local and regional artists are commonly part of the playlist.

One of WSGE’s Beach and Shag music deejays, John Barkley—also known as Johnny B—was recognized by the Carolina Beach Music Awards as the Club/Mobile DJ of the year in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018.

Donors to the pledge drive will automatically be entered into a drawing for a seven-day Delbert McClinton Sandy Beaches Cruise, WSGE’s Beach and Shag music deejay, John Barkley— which sails January 11 to 18, 2020, also known as Johnny B. from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Half The station’s goal is to raise at least Moon Cay in the Bahamas and San Juan, $80,000 through the fall and year-end memPuerto Rico. Featured performers on the bership drives.

To support WSGE 91.7, go cruise include The Mavericks, Marcia Ball, online to www.wsge.org and click on the Mingo Fishtrap, Bluz House Rockers, Howlin’ Brothers, The McCrary Sisters, and many “Donate Now” button. The phone-in portion more. More information about the cruise is of the fall membership drive runs from Ocavailable at www.wsge.org. tober 11 through 23. The year-end drive will Additional gifts include tickets to the Re- run from December 3 through 10. naissance Festival, Daniel Stowe Botanical WSGE is a volunteer-driven station that Garden, NC Music Hall of Fame Induction operates 24 hours a day. It derives its fiCeremony, Intrepid Artists Int’l 25th Anni- nancial support through state funds from its versary Party (Amos Southend and Neighboraffiliation with Gaston College, listener conhood Theater), the Southern Christmas Show, Deejay Parties, a Photography Package, Gas- tributions, and corporate sponsorship and unton College GC Recording Studio Session derwriting. Funds raised go toward operating for Individual/Bands, Carolina Beach Music expenses, including the costs associated with Awards Show Tickets (North Myrtle Beach, being an NPR affiliate. For more information SC), CDs, Thanks for Giving Bundle (T-shirt, about WSGE 91.7 FM, contact Cathis Hall at cap and coffee mug), and much more.

704-922-6552 or hall.ca this@gaston.edu.

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Page 10 in Mount Holly and are involved in various sporting activities throughout the community.

I currently serve as a school nurse for Gaston County Schools.

My view on challenges facing Mount Holly are: Housing: Review of planned housing, existing structures, and structures in need of demolition. Create a distinctive, attractable community. Not a huge supporter of apartment structures.

Smaller, affordable housing should be a priority.

Infrastructure: Review of cities infrastructure (water, sewer, electric, Wi-Fi access, streets). Mount Holly has doubled in size since 2000 and is expected to grow more rapidly over the coming years. The city and its utilities will be expected to grow with and to accommodate such growth. We can speak with neighboring communities on ideas maintaining sustained growth. I, as well as other residents, are concerned with the recent increase in our water bill. Some households that may have difficulty paying their water and sewer bills include those on fixed incomes or lower incomes, as well as households that face a temporary crisis such as a job loss, illness, or other domestic situation. By developing a household affordability program, we would be able to focus on an individual’s ability to pay for drinking water and wastewater services.

Schools: Review districts to alleviate long bus rides for the children. Review status/ condition of schools structures (ages). Increase the amount of physical education in schools to improve health outcomes.

Parks/Recreation: Tuckaseege Park is a great city park with great walkways/ trails. The city needs more walking trails, bicycle paths, to encourage/accommodate residents exercising. Adding sidewalks to the city streets as an alternative to create safe, walkable neighborhoods.

Addressing challenges are never easy nor cheap. As a growing community, we must come together through meetings, discussions, town halls, etc. and talk about the best ways to move as a growing community while doing our best to maintain the quality of life a small community such as ours is now. To sustain such growth, one must invest in its infrastructure (as I have outlined in my vision of Mount Holly). We must evaluate the city’s budget and make sound judgement calls on what we need to invest in first. In stating such, a priority list should be established.

Examples include a 5 year, 10 year, and 15 year plan on expenditures along the way taking into account our growing population. We must encourage smart growth by working together with surrounding areas to create environmen-

CANDIDATES From Page 1 that is intertwined in every part of my life. I was a young girl growing up on Tuckaseege Mill Village, shopping downtown at Derr’s, drinking orangeades at Charlie’s Drug Store, attending Mount Holly High School. My husband, Pete and I raised our two children, Carrie and Brandon here, my two granddaughters, Chelsea, and Cassidy grew up here, and we will soon welcome my first great-grandchild. After retiring from USAir, 12 years ago, I began serving as a councilwoman for the city of Mount Holly. I still reside in my home of 48 years and attend Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly.

Mount Holly is a growing and vibrant city with much to offer new and current business. I believe in order to maintain this growth, we need to establish a firm foundation in our city’s infrastructure. In order to continue on our current pattern of development, we will need to evaluate and strengthen the core of the city’s facility.

The key to solving important issues such as this is to maintain a relationship with the citizens and know what ultimately will be best for the city as a whole. In preparation and anticipation for the future, I will always look for ways to attempt to stay a few steps ahead, by planning our infrastructure to allow for the increased use that comes with growth.

I view the role of an elected official similar to that of a trustee-to use his/her expertise simply to represent the people-to understand their desires, yet educate them on roadblocks and competing priorities so that everyone is able to understand alternative points of view. An elected official must be fiscally responsible and think very critically about how and why tax revenues are invested. Anyone that has watched me over the last 12 years on council knows that I am not afraid to invest where it makes sense and betters the community.

Elected officials cannot be afraid to make hard decisions.

CHRISTINA PAWLISH I am Christina Pawlish.

I have lived in Mount Holly 3 years now and very passionate about our community. I served in the United States Navy from 2001-2008 where I was a distinguished leader. During this time, I was also deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I am a Registered Nurse, Certified Personal Trainer, and have my Master’s Degree. I own a local business Accentuate Med Spa where I offer a variety of aesthetic procedures.

My husband, Keith Pawlish (optometrist) and I sponsor sporting events for our community and would like to become more involved.

Our children attend schools

tal sustainability and land preservation. By increasing community engagement, we will achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes, processes, relationships, discourse, decision-making, and implementation. Unity for Our Community.

JEFF MEADOWS My name is Jeff Meadows. I am 51 years old. I am a retired real estate executive with a master’s degree in Public Administration from UCF. I specialized in developing apartments for Seniors and Mixed Income. My wife is Hope Meadows (An incedible wife and mother) and we have two dynamic children, Sophia 10 years old and Bo 8 years old. Both are soccer players that I have enjoyed coaching for 5 or so years.

I am excited to be running for office again. Serving Mt. Holly’s constituents with a positive outlook is my top priority. Managing growth and maintaining our infrastructure will be our greatest opportunity in the near future. Our leadership (Council, City staff, appointed positions and business owners) has achieved a great baseline.

My experience for 7 plus years on the Planning Commission and the last 3 plus years serving on Council has equipped me to better serve.

My approach will continue to be to first listen and learn then act accordingly. Transparency will also be top of mind for me if elected again to serve another term.

I support a thriving community functioning within our means through balanced growth (More Commercial); economic development (Job Creation and Retention); preserving our quality of life (Community Events and Programs); encouraging civic engagement; and top quality services to our citizens.

Implementing our updated Strategic Vision Plan created with specific input from our citizens will be a key element to continue Mount Holly’s success as a community of choice. Thanks for reading my response.

KEN REEVES I have been a residence of Mount Holly for 33 years. I grew up as a military child living in many different places in the United States.

I am committed to serving Mount Holly residences. I am a Christian with Christian values. I attend Catawba Heights Church and currently involved with the motorcycle ministry. Also currently involved with the Gaston Co. Toy run for the Kids, as an active committee for 10 years. I work at Gastonia Dodge, Gastonia.I also served on the Spencer Mountain Road volunteer fire department as assistant chief and training officer. Presently, I am an instructor for the NC State Inspection program at Gaston College.

Number one challenge I believe is the growth of

Mount Holly, because of our location of our proximity to Charlotte, NC and Mountain Island Lake. Growth is going to happen, and as a member of the council I will work with other city council members to make sure we do not overwhelm our area with growth to the point we cannot enjoy our small town.

My other concern, is how we handle the city finances.

Everyone in the area has experienced a large increase in their property value. This has put in some cases a hardship on some of our lifelong elderly citizens and retirees.

The increase in property taxes could cause people to lose their homes. For some people the extra $50 or $60 could have it so that people either have to choose between paying taxes or life essentials.

As a member of the council, I would like to work with other council members to make sure we do not overwhelm our infrastructure and make sure all builders use top quality materials when adding to our infrastructure. As a council member we need to work with builders to make sure their projects contribute to Mount Holly’s long range plans. The city of Mount Holly need to have a balancing growth for industry and homes so that the tax burden is not just on the home owners.

The city budget needs to take into account people on a fixed income and identify these individuals and come up with a budget that does not adversely affect people on a fixed income. Example: As long as they own their home, and live in it their taxes are set up in a way that does not go up and force them out of their home.

In closing, I look forward, if elected to working with citizens of Mount Holly and bring their ideas to city government to better Mount Holly for citizens of Mount Holly.

PERRY TOOMEY The biggest challenge facing Mount Holly is how we address the future growth of our city. With careful planning, we can maintain our community character, enhance and preserve our city for future generations. Currently, the Economic Development Committee and City staff is contracting with the Retail Advisory Services Group. They will offer experience and guidance as we move forward. This group also includes community civic organizations and local businesses, ensuring everyone is represented and has a vested interest in the process.

I currently serve on this committee, and if re-elected, will continue to serve.

The wastewater treatment plan is a major expense the City will face in the near future. I support consolidating our plant with Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities.

Traffic issues are also a

Thursday, October 17, 2019 concern for all citizens. The City staff has, and will continue to, address this issue with our corporate businesses and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Our future growth depends on our ability to travel freely within our city limits.

Born and raised in Mount Holly, I am committed to the development of a responsible budget, based on established priorities. If re-elected, I will remain accessible, and seek to find the most effective solutions for our city’s inclusive, cultural, and financially stable future.

PHYLLIS HARRIS On November 5th you will have an opportunity to choose three council members to help guide Mount Holly for the next four years.

It is important that you take the time to vote as well as to know who it is you are voting for.

I grew up in Mount Holly and graduated from Mount Holly High School in 1972.

I married another Mount Holly native, Ronnie Harris. Our son, Garren grew up in Mount Holly and graduated from East Gaston High School. Ronnie and I are glad that we were raised in such a warm and caring environment and feel grateful that Garren could experience growing up here as well.

My love and appreciation for Mount Holly helped me decide to run again for City Council. I served on the council from 1991 to 2007. Twice I received the greatest number of votes, allowing me to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. I was very active in many county, state, and national associations including the Transportation Advisory Committee from 1996 to 2007 and the North Carolina League of Municipalities Board of Directors in Raleigh from 1996 to 1998. I also attended the Urban Open Leadership Institute in Charlotte.

I currently serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission and have for many years. I was asked by the Mayor and City Council a couple of years ago to spearhead the Summer Concert Series. This has continued to be a successful endeavor drawing many residents and visitors to our downtown area.

My involvement in these activities and organizations gives me contacts that could aid our city in pursuing additional funding and programs to help make Mount Holly a better place to live.

I feel that I am a good candidate for City Council because of my love for Mount Holly and that is supported by my years of experience as a city official. I am retired and can devote the significant amount of time that will be required to make Mount Holly as good as it can be.

Some of the important issues facing Mount Holly are: Growth is a challenge and an opportunity. We need to manage growth that is ben-

eficial to Mount Holly. Just because a developer comes to the city with a request doesn’t mean it will be in the best interest of the city. Our standards-not those of the developer should guide us.

Another challenge is infrastructure. It is a foundational tool for our economy.

We must be very deliberate and weigh all the issues related to transportation such as roads, bike highways and even light rail. Our power supply, our water (a clean supply of it and management of our water resources) and sewage treatment are also all big infrastructure issues right now.

Transportation will always be an issue. We need to improve roads. We must work closely with state entities to ensure the long-term needs of Mount Holly are met.

BELMONT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES CLAUDINA GHIANNI-TOOLE Living and working in Belmont for 25 years—both in the city and unincorporated areas—has given me a unique perspective on the scope of challenges that face Belmont today and will in the future. In addition to a long history of attending city council meetings, I serve on the Parks and Recreational Advisory Board, Keep Belmont Beautiful, Belmont Historical Society, Holy Angels Board of Trustees, coach for Girls of the Run and a volunteer at Catherine’s House.

I am an adjunct professor at Belmont Abbey College and health care provider. I have enjoyed what Belmont offers and am so grateful for the community that I call home. My desire to serve on your city council is born out of this gratitude.

The role of council is service to our citizens and community. It is accomplished by maintaining the quality of life that we have come to enjoy and expect. You need a council who will reach out to citizens and listen. The role of government, especially municipal government, is to make your everyday life better. This work will only become more challenging as our community grows.

Council members must meet this challenge by being transparent, taking responsibility for our decisions, and respecting our citizens and each other. We must also give careful consideration to each approval granted for building new developments, annexing new neighborhoods, and expanding municipal services beyond their current boundaries.

I am proud to call Belmont home. With your support, I will work every day to preserve our home while meeting the challenges ahead.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019 for future development and land use, while protecting what is unique and important about Belmont. I believe City Council can continue to lay the necessary foundation for a bright future by holding periodic workshops with the Planning Board to develop a shared vision for managing growth and updating the Land Development Code to implement the vision of the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. I will also use my skills as a lawyer and educator to ensure that Council makes and communicates decisions in a sound and transparent manner.

CANDIDATES From Page 10 JAMES HEFFERAN I have been a Belmont resident since 2012. I have a BA from Michigan and a JD from Wake Forest. I worked as an attorney with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton from 2003-2012. From there, I spent five years as a professor of law in Charlotte before returning to the firm in 2017.

I have served the community as a member of both the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment since 2016. As a member of the Planning Board I served alongside members of City Council and other community leaders on a steering committee to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which was finalized in 2018. In addition, I serve on the Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement Advisory Board and am a reader at Queen of the Apostles Church.

I believe Belmont is a great place to live. That said, Belmont, like any city, faces its share of challenges. Certainly the biggest challenge at present is managing the growth the city has been experiencing. I have observed many discussions regarding growth at City Council meetings over the past several years. From numerous public comments made before the Planning Board during my tenure, I also know that many residents remain concerned about the impact of growth on the City and on their own lives. In many ways, growth is inevitable. The key task in the next 5-10 years is to formulate strategies to minimize the impact of growth and preserve all that makes our community a great place to live.

Another concern is what I see as a “disconnect” between City government and City residents regarding certain decisions. Having attended the majority of City Council meetings over the past several years, it is apparent that City staff and Council work hard on behalf of the City.

Communication has changed over the years and I want to work with residents to find the best way to get facts out to everyone. Having listened to public comments at meetings and in speaking to neighbors, I think we can do a better job of getting accurate information out to the public.

As a member of the Planning Board, I have already been addressing these challenges. During my tenure on the Board, I have voted in favor of the South Point Peninsula Overlay District to reduce density on the peninsula and voted to amend the Land Development Code to require large developers to hire traffic engineers to review their projects and mandate improvements in order to mitigate the traffic impacts as a condition of approval. I also assisted in the updating of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to establish a framework

MARK SEELINGER Marc Seelinger graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics, going on to work for some of the nation’s leading insurance carriers and developing extensive data analytics and business intelligence expertise. He also operates a small real estate business with his wife Cherry, and he enjoys spending time with his son, Winston, and his dog Reagan.

He currently sits on the Belmont Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, where he assisted in the 10-year master plan update. He is also an active member of Queen of the Apostles parish and is a member of the parish Finance Committee.

Challenges: The biggest challenge confronting Belmont is how to handle all the growth that is pouring into the city.

Belmont is a special place, which is why we need to resist the siren song of those who would litter our home with cookie-cutter apartment buildings. Many people live in Belmont precisely because they want a safe, clean, and quiet place to raise a family or live out their retirement.

With bulldozers clearing every square inch of land and apartments popping up on every street corner, that life will no longer be possible and Belmont will lose something that, once lost, will be very difficult to get back: its soul.

The second challenge confronting Belmont is closely related to the first: traffic.

It seems as if every day the backups that clog our morning commutes get just a little bit worse. While there is a lot of traffic cutting through Belmont from other areas, a large part of our current traffic woes stem from a failure to upgrade our infrastructure in a way that keeps pace with new development. It is irresponsible to allow growth to occur without making key upgrades in roads and other infrastructure when many of these problems (traffic, school crowding, etc.) are entirely predictable.

Solutions: The first step in addressing these challenges is to stop rubber-stamping zoning variances that don’t align

with the Land Use Plan. The continued proliferation of large apartment complexes will only continue to worsen existing problems, and there are lots of tools in the existing code to restrict this kind of development. We need to ensure that whatever new development is approved is consistent with the Land Use Plan. A lot of community input generated a lot of good ideas in that plan and, City Council needs to stand behind it. The plan shouldn’t change to accommodate development. Development should change to accommodate the plan.

MARTHA STOWE I am a native of Lincolnton and have spent most of my adult life in Belmont. For the last fifteen years of my teaching career I was a math teacher at South Point High School. My husband Sam and I enjoy spending time with our three grandchildren. Although I retired from public schools in 2017 I have continued to teach high school math in several schools in Gaston County. My community involvement includes Keep Belmont Beautiful, our metropolitan planning organization, and the botanical garden board of visitors.

During my terms on the council I have participated in reviewing and updating Belmont’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan as it is the fluid document which leads growth. In addition I have encouraged resident participation to help shape Belmont’s future footprint as we balance property owners’ rights (with direction from the City’s legal team) and smart growth. We continually work with DOT to improve our network of roads and streets. Often we forget that many of our streets are state roads. The most exciting accomplishment of our council and town is the completion of the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park. Our council has collaborated with the local rowing club to set up a permanent site for them on the lake which provides another recreation opportunity not previously possible for our residents.

As a council member and mayor pro tem it has been exciting to see Belmont thrive with the development of our Main Street with businesses and restaurants. Belmont is a vibrant community that is the envy of other cities throughout the State of North Carolina. Because of the quality of life and the interest of many people who want to enjoy what we have to offer we have a major challenge in managing our growth. The state has taken away many of the options that municipalities have used in the past to regulate growth including declaring a moratorium to stop growth. We have to be very creative in order to abide by state statutes and still have quality developments with a variety of housing types. The other challenge is transporta-

tion. A substantial amount of our rush hour traffic comes through Belmont from South Carolina since our roads provide a short cut for many Charlotte employees. We have been working diligently with DOT with regard to the Build a Better Boulevard project (Wilkinson Boulevard), improving the interstate and exits, and the new bridge across the river. The most important part of our task has been working with the regional planning group in Charlotte to convince them that we want to be a part of light rail when it is brought to the airport and convincing DOT to have the new bridge infrastructure ready for rail. I spoke on behalf of the city to a very unreceptive audience in order to convince them to vote to support our request.

We still have a major amount of work ahead of us to build a network of greenways. My hope is that people will be able to bike or walk to the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park from all areas of the city. Not only are we repaving and improving our streets and sidewalks we are planning for the next generation.

RON FOULK Currently I serve as a member of the Belmont City Council. During my tenure on council I have served on various committees and have held the office of Mayor Pro Tem. I enjoy volunteering my time assisting with community projects and special events. I am married have two sons and five grandchildren. My family has resided in the Belmont and South Point area since 1975. I hold a B.S Degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University, a Master of Education Degree from UNCC, and an Educational Specialist Degree from Appalachian State University. I am a retired Gaston County Elementary School Principal.

Belmont is a growing community and we must meet the challenge of planning and managing growth.

We must plan for growth as it affects infrastructure, parks and recreation, zoning and other operational areas. I will support growth that conforms to Belmont regulations, enhances the community, quality of life and is possible from an economic and net tax base.

Council must continue the five-year rolling budget process to support the growth by projecting revenue and identifying prioritized departmental needs and capital projects by year.

Regional growth is a major issue for our traffic infrastructure. During the morning and afternoon commute motorists can expect delays and extended wait times.

Many cars travel thru our community from the south up South Point Road and from the west across Upper Armstrong Road to gain access to the 85 and Wilkinson Blvd Corridors. As a council we must continue to collaborate

Page 11 with our regional transportation organization (MPO) and the State Department of Transportation to identify projects that will improve traffic flow and safety. Plans are to upgrade the Wilkinson Blvd. corridor including replacement of the bridge across the Catawba River with provision for lanes to accommodate vehicle, light rail and pedestrian traffic.

Plans are also in place for additional improvements to the roads and intersections in our area. My goal will be to continue to work collaboratively with local, regional and state agencies to identify and fund needed road improvements.

I want to be re-elected to another term and continue to work together, as neighbors, so Belmont will be the wonderful community we know and love. I will approach my term with integrity and professionalism. I will study the facts, listen to the people and make sound decisions based on facts.

CRAMERTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES SUSAN NEELEY Susan Neeley currently serves as Town of Cramerton Commissioner, 2015-2019.

Neeley is running unopposed for reelection to the same seat for the 2019-2023 fouryear term. She has a Master of Science, UNC Greensboro, Bachelor of Science, Gardner Webb University, Associate Degree, Gaston Community College, Legal Nurse Consultant/Nurse Paralegal, former Town of Cramerton, Planning and Zoning Board/ Board of Adjustment member, former Chief Judge of Elections, Town of Cramerton, Recipient, 2015 North Carolina Governor’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine, Recipient, WBTV Jefferson Awards in recognition of Outstanding Public Service, Recipient, Great 100 Nursing Excellence Lifetime Achievement honor, Board Member, North Carolina Institute of Medicine, 2018 Present, Retired, Emergency Services Nurse Manager, and Nursing Shift Manager, Gaston Memorial Hospital/CaroMont Retired, Health Services Director, Gaston County Schools.

Future Challenges Facing Cramerton While many may see the following as challenges, I would rather use the phrase opportunities for controlling the growth of Carmerton.

Commercial Growth. The Town of Cramerton Commission plans to focus on “nonresidential growth opportunities” meaning the addition of commercial Business/Biz Park.

We are excited that CaroMont Healthcare will become a new neighbor on South New Hope Road, as well as other new businesses that we have previously welcomed. Additionally, we welcomed Libby Lou’s, Teacher Box on Market Street as that area will continue to expand to include

other commercial properties. Lastly, we are working with other municipalities to unify economic development for the good of all Gaston County citizens.

Continued Success of Eco Tourism. For the past two years, Goat Island Park hosted National Trail Day with the Carolina Thread Trail bringing more than 1,000 folks both years to Cramerton. The Board understands and respects the needs of our citizens, and we realize they enjoy spending time outdoors in our natural areas. The Commission will continue to look for ways to conserve the environment and at the same time improve the well-being of our citizens by making wise use of our natural resources as we provide additional opportunities for the community.

“I remain aware of our communities needs/concerns and will do my best to continue to work toward improving services for all our citizens. I care deeply about Cramerton’s future and wish to serve my community as we continue “smart growth” planning” in order to encourage a mix of building types and uses, and development to encourage community involvement”.

RICHARD ATKINSON I grew up in the small town of Hamlet, NC, a railroad town in the eastern part of the state. I worked for the railroad in between college years. I graduated from NC State University, School of Design with a Professional Degree in Architecture. I am co-founder of ADW Architects, PA, and retired in 2010, however, I am a NC Registered Architect. I am also co-founder of Edifice Inc., a General Contractor also located in Charlotte, NC. I divested my ownership in 1997, and currently hold a NC General Contractor’s license.

The two biggest issues, in my opinion, in Cramerton has to do with growth. First as it relates to Planning and Zoning . We have a small amount of land undeveloped in Cramerton . We must have “ Smart Growth “. We must position ourselves as a town to choose our destiny. We must plan for the future that reinforces who we are as a town and what we want to become. We must be prepared for future growth, traffic and infrastructure.

The second biggest issue is, how does the Town of Cramerton provide quality services and amenities for our existing residences and our future growth.

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Belmont Police Department – Captain Quinn and family along South Point High ROTC Members – Steven Tuck, Briana Morris and Logan Holland. with Cindy Blanton.

Belmont Fire Department.

KBB Big Sweep a success Keep Belmont Beautiful and the City of Belmont held their annual Big Sweep cleanup on October 5. The Big Sweep statewide cleanup is held each year the first weekend of October.

KBB had volunteers meet at Stowe Park where they received gloves, tongs and bags along with their assignments to clean up litter in and around the City of Belmont.

This year KBB had 100 plus volunteers to help with the project. Volunteers included groups from South Point High School, Belmont Abbey Greek Life, South Point ROTC , Honor Students from South Point High School, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops from First Methodist Church, Belmont Fire Department, Belmont Police Department along

with residents of the city.

A total of 97 bags were collected which represented over a half ton of trash. Volunteers were given KBB t-shirts, food coupons and treated to a hot dog lunch when they returned to Stowe Park. KBB and the City of Belmont thanks all who participated in helping with this major fall clean up.

Belmont Abbey Greek Life – Seth Sherrin, Advisor.

Girl Scout Troop – First United Methodist Church.

South Point High ROTC.

uate studies at Florida State University. I graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Sociology. I then attended the University of Baltimore School of Law and graduated in 2005 with a Juris Doctorate. After being admitted to the North Carolina Bar, I began work as an Assistant District Attorney in Gaston County North Carolina. I have served under the past two elected District Attorneys and have worked continuously as a trial attorney for thirteen years. Throughout my career, I have prosecuted hundreds of cases in both District and Superior Court. Those cases range from simple traffic violations to first degree murder.

My primary areas of expertise are cases involving the prosecution of Driving While Impaired and Domestic Violence. I have been awarded for my efforts in DWI prosecution

by MADD and the Governor’s

CANDIDATES From Page 11 The mayor, town commissioners, and administration have done a great job for Cramerton. I offer a different skill set to the town administration.

As I stated growth and planning are paramount issues for Cramerton. My background as an architect, planner, builder and businessman will provide a different prospective for the evaluation of our options.

As a managing principal in both an architectural firm and construction company I have administrative experience in managing growth and fiscal responsibility.

If elected, I will serve at the pleasure of our town citizens.

I will engage, listen and take your concerns seriously.As a candidate for Cramerton Town Commissioner, I am asking for your support and your vote.

DONALD RICE I completed my undergrad-

Highway Safety Program. I was elected to the Cramerton Board of Commissioners in 2015 after serving on Cramerton’s Veteran’s Memorial Sub-Committee and as an alternate on the Cramerton Planning Board.

Cramerton’s town motto is “Pride in our Past, Faith in our Future.” To me, this motto sums up our town’s two greatest challenges, preserving our history and preparing for continued growth.

Our town has a rich history as a mill village with proud military service. Much of that history is housed in the hearts of our residents, physical artifacts, and residential and commercial structures. We have worked with organizations such as the Cramerton Historical Society and the Gaston County Historic Preservation Commission to establish historical status to town buildings and create a museum to house historic artifacts. As a board member, I am dedicated to continuing these efforts.

We must also work to make sure our residents are aware of our history. Our board has successfully completed the Cramerton Veteran’s Memorial, which stands in town center as a constant reminder of our town’s proud military service.

We are also in the process of initiating a wayfinding initiative. This will provide signage alerting people to areas of historical significance.

Aside from preserving our history, Cramerton must also prepare for continued growth.

Our town has enjoyed steady growth both in residential and commercial development.

Our proximity to the Charlotte Metro area makes us a highly desired location for developers. We must embrace our growth while also controlling it. Our board has invested heavily in developing small area plans throughout our town to ensure the remaining areas of Cramerton are developed according to the needs of our residents.

As a board member, my

primary goal is to hold developers accountable and do what is in the town’s best interests.

Having specific zoning laws and established small area plans creates clarity between our town and developers. It also gives the board the tools needed to propose changes in development plans to reflect those interests, or to reject plans all together. If reelected, I will continue to work with town staff and my fellow board members to preserve our town’s history, while also keeping an eye to future development and growth.

Election Day will be Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Early voting began on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 and end on Friday, November 1, 2019.

For updates, please check www.gastoncountyelections. com or Board of Elections Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.

Beginning in 2020, voters will be required to provide photo identification before

they vote. This includes both in-person and by-mail voting, with some exceptions. In November 2018, North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the N.C. Constitution to require voters to present photo ID at the polls. Session Law 2018-144 requires each county board of elections to hold at least two voter ID seminars before September 1, 2019. Attendees also will receive information about voting options, including absenteeby-mail, One-Stop early voting and Election Day voting.

Information about provisional voting, the availability of free North Carolina voter ID cards and residency requirements for voting also will be provided.

For more information on the voter ID requirement in North Carolina, please go to www.ncsbe.gov/Voter-ID. Questions? Please contact the Gaston County Board of Elections at (704) 852-6005 or elections@gastongov.com.

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Meditations Transformative conversations I was in line at Earth Fare. A man walked up in the line behind me with the look that says I am a no-nonsense person, don’t speak to me.

I watched this person with great curiosity. I noticed the Marine tattoo on his arm. I asked, “How long did you serve?” He looked at me with a no-nonsense look in his eyes and told me how long. As I held his gaze, I smiled and, in all sincerity, I said, “Thank you.” Just those heart-felt words were needed. But I think it was more than the words, it was the look directly into his eyes and holding his gaze to let him know, I see you, and I sincerely care.

God’s word gives a great reminder about caring. “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”

Colossians 3:12 ESV. The no-nonsense look evaporated behind the wonderful smiled that appeared on his face. He said, “I have traveled the world, and I have seen marvelous sites.”

After paying for our items, we stood there in the store while he opened up his heart and shared, and I listened. I did more than listen.

I stepped into his world, into his reality and became a part of his story. I was there with him, viewing the sites that he described in great detail. With words, he painted a picture of the pyramids, walking the dusty streets in the Holy Land, feeling the ocean breeze on

his ship.

I experienced more than healthy conversation. I experienced a transformative conversation. Rev. Angela Pleasants Transformative con- District versations involve Superintendent being vulnerable and of Catawba Valley transparent. It knows Methodist Churches the relationship is more important than being right. It is listening to understand rather than making judgments if we happen not to see things the same way.

It is shared success and not self-interest. A transformative conversation is about sharing and discovering.

I never received my new friend’s name.

But I didn’t need to know his name. I received much more. I received a transformative heart, and I pray he did as well. He did most of the talking, and I did most of the active listening.

It was the best conversation I had in a very long time.

I invite you to enter these transformative conversations in your life and share your story. It will make a difference in how we relate to each other. But I will warn you. It will take us laying our ego aside and realizing that even though I may not see things the same as the other person. That person has something good to say where I can learn.

Stowe Family YMCA Fall Festival is Oct. 25th Follow the yellow brick road to the Stowe Family YMCA Fall Festival.

The event will take place Friday, October 25 from 5-7pm. at The Stowe Family YMCA. 196 YMCA Dr, Belmont. It’s free and open to all.

Dress yourselves and the little munchkins in your favorite costumes and come on a magical journey

over the rainbow. The Wizard of Oz themed fall festival will be a magical event for the whole family.

Your heart will fill with joy when your family takes part in face painting, trunkor-treat, bounce houses, hayrides and yummy treats.

Do you have the courage to take a walk on the haunted trail? And don’t forget to bring your smarty brains so you can take part in all the fun games too.

There’s no place like the Stowe Family YMCA for a magical fall fest you won’t soon forget.

Diabetes workshop to be held in Belmont Do you or a family member have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or at risk for diabetes?

If so, then don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to better take control of your diabetes. NC Cooperative Extension and the Catawba Heights Baptist Church are offering the Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop, a free self-management program which begins in October.

Living Healthy with Diabetes is an evidence-based, diabetes self-management program originally developed at Stanford University.

The program is designed for anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes.

Participants will learn how to prevent low blood sugar;

prevent and delay complications of diabetes; eat well; use medications effectively; manage pain, fatigue and depression; solve problems and set goals. The program is valued at more than $800 and there is no cost to participants.

“Living Healthy with Diabetes truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension.

The program consists of six weekly sessions scheduled for Tuesdays,

October 22nd through November 26th from 9:30am – 12:00pm. All sessions will be held at the Catawba Heights Baptist Church, located at 311 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required and seated is limited. You must be able to attend at least four out of the six sessions. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by calling Farrell Breithaupt, instructor at 704.825.4678 by October 15, 2019. This program is sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.

South Gastonia Church of God Choir, under the direction of Keith Johnson, was at the recent Countryfest in Stanley. The choir has been invited many times over the years to sing at many State COG events and conferences. Many of the praise and worship members also minister at other churches and events throughout the year. SGCOG Pastor is Rev. Bobby Gilley.

Photo by Bill Ward

AREA CHURCH BRIEFS Free Thanksgiving dinner The members of Queen of the Apostles Church, 503 N. Main St, Belmont, will continue their custom of offering a Thanksgiving Meal, complete with all the trimmings, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm. We serve folks in need at our Family Life Center and we will also deliver meals to residents of eastern Gaston County who are unable to travel to our church campus.

Please call the church office if you plan on attending or if you need a meal, or meals, delivered to your residence. The phone num-

ber is (704) 825-9600. Please call by Friday, November 22, 2019, so we know how many meals to prepare. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Hood Memorial BBQ sale Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, 215 Sacco St., Belmont, will be having a Port-aPit barbecue fundraiser sale on Friday, Nov. 1 from 10am to 7pm. One half chicken plate is $10 and/or five ribs for $13. Plates include baked beans, slaw, roll, and dessert. Eat in or carry out. Free delivery for five or more orders. Contact any church member to preorder. Call the church at 980-283-7007.

Family Engagement Seminar set Gaston County Schools will be hosting a Family Engagement Seminar on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 519 West 19th Avenue, Gastonia. The theme is “Building Partnerships for Student Success,” and parents are

invited to learn more about how to better connect with their child’s school and what they can do to ensure that their child has a successful year. The keynote speaker is Salome Thomas-EL, an award-winning teacher and principal and internationally-recognized speaker

and educator. He is known as “Principal EL” and has appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” and other programs.

Lunch and childcare will be provided, and Spanish language translators and sign language interpreters will be available. To register, go to bit.ly/satoct19.

East Gaston High School students Hannah Murrow (left) and Rebecca Watts were selected for the N.C. High School Honors Chorus, which is the most prestigious high school choir in the state. They will perform with other outstanding student vocalists at the N.C. Music Educators Convention held in Winston-Salem. Peter Haley is the school’s choir director. Hannah Murrow is the first East Gaston High School student since 1999-2001 to have been selected three years in a row for this prestigious honor.

Gaston Schools photos

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Cramer looks to heal up during bye week

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

In all his time as Stuart Cramer football’s head coach Ben McMillan has never seen injuries hit a team as hard as what the Storm has had to endure in the last few weeks.

Last week Cramer drew a

bye in their schedule, it could not have come at a better time.

Cramer hoped to use the time off to their advantage.

The Storm went into last week looking to make some adjustments and get everybody healthy again.

Cramer has a lot of things

Lauryn Harding (pictured) made nine saves at Wingate, but the Crusaders tied the Bulldogs 1-1. The tie puts The Abbey at 6-3-1 on the season. Wingate is now 7-1-1. Wingate scored early, and led 1-0 at halftime, but Allyson Elliott scored in the 54th minute to notch the game at one. The Crusaders got themselves plenty of opprtunities, taking four corner kicks, to Wingate’s two. Harding made nine saves in the contest, her second-highest of the season.

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to deal with to get back on the right path.

After starting the season off rather well, things started to go bad.

In a few short weeks, the Storm suffered one injury after another. The injuries raked the roster and the end result was Cramer lost five games in a row.

The injury plague hit the defense especially hard.

Early in the season, the Storm defense was a true bright spot. By mid-season things started to turn. As players went down defensive production went down as well.

The injury situation got so bad at one point Cramer only had four defensive starters on the field.

Cramer sent for reinforcements by calling up JV players to fill the holes, but the injuries continued.

For now, Cramer thinks the worst is behind them.

They are hoping to stabilize things and get everybody back on the field. “We’re really close to getting almost everybody back,� coach McMillan said. “It just depends on how everyone heals up.�

If the defense gets healthy that will definitely help Cramer.

However, the Storm will still need to work on an of-

fense that has just not been very effective so far this year.

To be fair there have been some games where the offense performed well, during others the offense did little to help keep Cramer in a game.

McMillan and the Cramer staff hope to address that during last week’s bye as well. “We focused on some new stuff offensively,� McMillan said.

Look for Cramer to shake things up on offense.

At this time there are no indications that the Storm will abandon their newly installed shotgun based Pistol Wing T. However, it’s fair to say from here on out the Storm offense will try a few different things out.

We will see how that goes.

While it’s true Cramer has had a tough few weeks there is no indication the team has given up. While being hit with a losing streak can suck the moral of any team, the Storm players are still in the fight. “Everyone is staying positive in understanding our situation,� McMillan added. “When we get people back we can do some good things.�

This week Cramer will host the 1-6 North Gaston Wildcats.

Officials urge caution and offer tips for prevention of wildfires As we enter the start of the fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service and the USDA Forest Service urge visitors and North Carolinians to be cautious with campfires and when burning yard debris.

The fall wildfire season typically lasts from mid-October until mid-December, the time of year when people do a lot of yard work that may include burning leaves and yard debris. The leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina is debris burning.

When left unattended, debris fires can escape and start wildfires. “We will not forget the 2016 fall wildfire season that burned more than 59,511 acres across North Carolina,� said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “As we head into this fall fire season facing similarly dry weather conditions, let’s remember that each of us can do our part to avoid to prevent wildfires.

It is important to exercise extreme caution while burning debris of any kind.�

There are many factors to consider before burning debris. The N.C. Forest Service encourages residents to contact their local county forest ranger before burning debris.

The ranger can offer technical advice and explain the

best options to help ensure the safety of people, property and the forest. To find contact information for your local county ranger, visit www. ncforestservice.gov/contacts.

For people who choose to burn debris, the N.C. Forest Service offers the following tips to protect property and prevent wildfires: Consider alternatives to burning.

Some types of debris, such as leaves, grass and stubble, may be of more value if they are not burned, but used for mulch instead. Check local burning laws. Some communities allow burning only during specified hours. Others forbid it entirely. Make sure you have a valid permit. You can obtain a burn permit at any N.C. Forest Service office or authorized permitting agent, or online at www.ncforestservice.gov/ burnpermit. Keep an eye on the weather. Don’t burn on dry, windy days. Local fire officials can recommend a safe way to burn debris.

Don’t pile vegetation on the ground. Instead, place it in a cleared area and contain it in a screened receptacle away from overhead branches and wires. Household trash should be hauled away to a trash or recycling station. It is illegal to burn anything other

than yard debris. Be sure you are fully prepared before burning. To control the fire, you will need a hose, bucket, steel rake and a shovel for tossing dirt on the fire. Keep a phone nearby, too. Never use kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel or other flammable liquids to speed up debris burning. Stay with your fire until it is completely out. Burning agricultural residue and forestland litter: In addition to the rules above, a fire line should be plowed around the area to be burned. Large fields should be separated into small plots for burning one at a time.

Before doing any burning in a wooded area, contact your county ranger, who will weigh all factors, explain them and offer technical advice.

The USDA Forest Service also reminds campers to be cautious when burning campfires. Use existing fire rings if possible and clear a safe area around them of at least 15 feet. Never leave campfires unattended, and ensure they are completely out before leaving.

The U.S. Forest Service offers the following guidelines for safely extinguishing campfires and helping to prevent wildfires: Allow the wood to burn completely to

ash, if possible. Pour lots of water on the fire, drown ALL embers, not just the red ones.

Pour until the hissing sound stops. Stir campfire ashes and embers with a shovel.

Scrape the sticks and logs to remove any embers. Stir and make sure everything is wet and that embers are cold to the touch. If you do not have water, use dirt. Pour dirt or sand on the fire, mixing enough dirt or sand with the embers to extinguish the fire.

Continue adding or stirring until all remaining material is cool. Do NOT bury the fire as the fire will continue to smolder and could catch roots on fire that will eventually get to the surface and start a wildfire.

Always exercise caution with any outdoor burning.

Even when burn bans are not in effect, weather conditions may not be favorable for outdoor fires. Outdoor burning is discouraged during periods of low humidity or high winds.

Studies have shown that taking these and other measures can reduce the possibility of wildfires. To learn more about fire safety and preventing wildfires and loss of property, visit www.ncforestservice.gov and www. smokeythebear.com.

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Mountain Island blows past Cherryville 63-6

by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Mountain Island Charter Raptors football team didn’t seem to hold anything back as they upended the Cherryville Ironmen 63-6 in a Southern Piedmont 1A matchup.

The Raptors showed that they had plenty of offensive punch as they scored 21 points in the first quarter and an additional 21 points in the second.

MI possessed a commanding 42-0 lead at halftime.

In the second half, the action slowed slow down.

Elijah Burris scored the first points of the third quarter with a four-yard touchdown run.

Cherryville responded with a five-yard touchdown pass to counter.

Those points would prove to be the only ones the Ironmen could muster for the rest of the game.

In the fourth quarter, Mountain Island would score two more touchdowns to wrap things up.

The Mountain Island offense and defense both played well. Both units put points on the board.

The Raptor offense gen-

erated 463 yards of total offense.

Running back Elijah Burris had a productive game.

Burris ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns.

Quarterback Demetrius Washington also turned in a solid performance.

Washington only threw five passes. However, all five were completions and two went for scores.

The Raptor’s top receiver was Chase Marsh.

Marsh snagged just one pass but, he took it 60 yards for a touchdown.

The MI defense turned in a heck of a game as well.

Brandon Jones was Mountain Island’s top tackler with ten stops and two sacks.

The Raptors turned two second-quarter turnovers into scores when Durrell Johnson returned an interception for a touchdown and Brandon Jones returned a fumble for a TD. With the win, the Raptors are now 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Southern Piedmont 1A. Cherryville dropped to 2- 6 overall in 2-3 in the conference.

Mountain Island head coach Robert Washington was pleased with the results but is already looking at how the Raptors can get better.

“Another conference victory,” Washington said. “We went out and executed like we should. We still have some things to work on but, we will work on that in practice.”

This week the Raptors will head to Davidson to take on the 5-2 Community School of Davidson Spartans.

Running back Christian Hahn (#12) takes the Dylan Harden handoff and looks for a hole in the Raptors’ D-Line to run through.

Ironmen Andrew Beam and Sammy Clark zero in on Raptors’ ball carrier Jaden Robinson.

CHS QB Dylan Harden hands the ball off to Cooper Sloan (#21), who looks around for a break in the Raptors’ line.

Ironman Christian Hahn, the intended pass receiver, has to battle Raptors player Christian Hunter for the ball. Hunter came down with it for the interception.

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Gaston County Schools Good News participation in the Jaycees Labor Day 5K race. Belmont Central Elementary received a $500 check for second place and Cramerton Middle School received a $250 check for third place.

Gaston County Schools partnered with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate the “Operation BOLO” traffic safety campaign. The back-to-school program was an effort to remind citizens to use caution when they see school buses and “be on the lookout for children” in school zones.

To celebrate Kindness Day, a group of community volunteers read to children at Bessemer City Primary and talked about the importance of kindness. The volunteers also donated school supplies, books, and a $750 check to the school in memory of former teacher Kay Huff Scearce, who worked as a first grade teacher for 31 years.

Bessemer City Central Elementary received a $4,800 donation from Carolina Communications to begin a new music program. Students will learn to play string instruments, percussion, and handbells.

Bessemer City Primary, Bessemer City Central Elementary, Bessemer City Middle School, and Bessemer City High School received 400 backpacks as well as other school supplies from Dole Foods. Additionally, each school received a check in the amount of $375 to be used for other education purposes.

The John Chavis Middle School eighth grade band performed during a recent Cherryville High School football game.

Chapel Grove Elementary received a donation of books from Books-A-Million. The school also received book bags and school supplies from the Alliance for Children and Youth and Communities in Schools.

As part of the “Leader in Me” curriculum, Costner Elementary held a pep rally for students to celebrate the seven habits of becoming an effective leader. The school is home to Gaston County

Schools’ Leadership Academy for elementary students.

East Gaston High School senior Savannah Soles received an offer to play volleyball at Catawba Valley Community College.

Holbrook Middle School eighth grader Camryn Massey, who is a member of the Gastonia Jaguars track club, competed last month in the AAU Junior Olympics and placed first in the discus and shot put track and field events.

Lingerfeldt Elementary received book bags and school supplies from Yorkwood Church of God, the Gaston County Department of Social Services, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

During the first week of school, students and staff at Lingerfeldt Elementary were welcomed back to class by members of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

McAdenville Elementary received the “Pennies for Patients” Rising Star Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Carolina. Last year, the school collected more than $1,900 for the organization. School counselor Eric Otis and exceptional children teacher Audra Cooper coordinated the fundraiser.

North Belmont Elementary received ten boxes of assorted school supplies estimated at weighing 50 pounds per box from Vallen USA. Additionally, the school’s PTO purchased “Mabel the Elephant,” “Rasheed the Lion,” and “Gus the Dragon” stuffed animals for the kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classes. The toys are for the school’s readers workshop.

North Gaston High School Spanish teacher Milton Villarroel was chosen to present the “Achieving Sustainable Development One Student at a Time” workshop at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.

Pinewood Elementary literacy teacher Staci Nezezon won a James Patterson and Scholastic Books grant, which provided $250 worth of books for her classroom.

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Pinewood Elementary installed a sensory path that students are enjoying throughout the school day. Students can jump, hop, tiptoe, and hopscotch as they complete the path. Also, the PTO purchased a Gaga ball pit, which is a sport played inside an octagon. Physical education teacher Stephanie Blackwell taught the children how to play.

Rankin Elementary fifth grader Emma Lineberger raised more than $4,000 to fill book bags with school supplies for classmates in need.

The school hosted 62 kindergarten families at the annual “Boo-Hoo/Woo-Hoo” breakfast and school tour.

Sadler Elementary observed the late Dr. Edward D. Sadler’s birthday with a school-wide reading night for students and their families.

Dressed in pajamas, students read their favorite books and ate birthday cake.

Sadler Elementary received school supplies from Christ Worship Center for each classroom as well as lunch and desserts for staff on the first day of school.

In addition, Mann+Hummel donated more than 50 book bags filled with supplies for students. The school’s PTO collected $270 during the school’s orientation night.

To celebrate the start of a new year, the staff at Sherwood Elementary boarded a bus and distributed new and used books to families living in neighborhoods near the school.

Webb Street School received a $2,450 check from Social Vineyard in Gastonia to support the school’s inaugural “Gaston Sings 2019” competition.

Ashbrook High School received a donation of 84 cases of water from Bi-Lo for the school’s athletics department.

The York Chester Middle School Students of the Month for demonstrating the character trait of respect are Taylon Wells, Paolo Moreno Castaneda, Sara Casco Amador, Charles Graves, Janiya Tay-

lor, and Kamarria Grigsby.

York Chester Middle School received a donation of school supplies and a luncheon for teachers and staff from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, First ARP Church, South Point Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Salvation Church, and Southwood Realty.

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Gaston County Schools’ annual “Stuff That Bus!” school supplies collection netted 4,685 items, including 113 prepackaged school supplies bags from Office Depot, which hosted the event for the fourth consecutive year.

Employees from six schools in the Dallas area – North Gaston, W.C. Friday, Carr, Costner, Highland, and Woodhill – were treated to a back-to-school breakfast on August 23 at Rankin Lake Baptist Church. Now in its 15th year, the breakfast serves as the church’s “thank you” to teachers and other school employees for their hard work and commitment to ensuring student success.

Gardner Park Elementary received a $10,000 donation from Burlington Stores, Inc. through a partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org. The funds will be used to purchase new supplies for each teacher’s classroom.

Stuart W. Cramer High School student Mary Elizabeth Martin was selected as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

She is one of approximately 16,000 students from across the country chosen for this recognition, and she will continue in the competition for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.

Highland School of Technology teacher Marty Hutchins was named the North Carolina Golf Coaches Association’s 2019 Coach of the Year.

Cramerton Middle School had three projects to win state-level awards in the North Carolina Division of Air Quality AQ-IQ contest held at the N.C. Transportation Museum this summer.

Abigail Armstrong received fourth place in the game category for “Pollution Disaster,” Ellie Shine, Bri McGinnis, Erin Bradshaw and Eliana Phadke received fifth place in the video category for “Air Quality-Forest Fires,” and Katherine White received second place in the video category for “Transportation Stop Motion.”

Belmont Middle School received a $1,000 check from the Gaston County Jaycees for having the most school

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East Gaston Warriors of the Week...

2019 RACE SCHEDULE & WINNER UPDATES

Paige Hinds (pictured) made five saves, but they were not enough as Limestone captured a 3-0 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Field Hockey matchup over Belmont Abbey last Thursday afternoon at Alumni Field. The Crusaders (6-5, 5-2) fall into a tie for second with Limestone (8-3, 5-2) and Newberry in the league standings.

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period, the Saints struck in each of the next three.

Limestone outshot The Abbey 12-6 overall and 9-0 in the second half, plus held a 9-8 advantage in penalty corners. Maddie Mitchell had three of the Crusaders’ shots (including the only one on goal), while Sandra Gannon had a pair.

Kayley Williams also registered a shot.

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Congratulations to Alyse Ballard, the East Gaston High School Halie Ghent was East Gaston High School’s Warrior of the Warrior of the Week for Sept. 27. She was nominated for her Week for Sept. 20. She exemplifies what it means to be a War- dedication to her schoolwork, her willingness to always help rior through hard work and acts of kindness. Way to go, Halie. her classmates and for always pushing herself to do her best.

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Dig Pink volleyball scenes....

Last week’s ‘Dig Pink’ volleyball match at East Gaston High School raised $700 for Susan G. Komen Charlotte. The match featured the junior varsity and varsity teams from East Gaston and South Point High School. Here are scenes from the game.

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Local fall produce, meats, eggs, cheese, artisan crafts, baked goods, plants & more.

Free $2 POP Club token for kids 3-12. Saturday 8am-Noon at City Pavilion, 126 W. Marion St., Shelby.

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HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a residential / light commercial HVAC service technician. Salary: Commensurate with level of experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and driver’s license check.

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REUNIONS THE ANNUAL CROTTS FAMILY REUNION will be held Sat. Oct. 26, 2019 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 337 Hull Road, Casar, NC. A covered dish lunch will begin at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. All relatives and descendants of Valentine Crotts, who settled in the Crooked Run Creek area of Cleveland County in the late 1700’s are invited to attend. For more info, contact Tim Crotts, 704-692-3201.

THE ANNUAL JAMES S. WALKER & OLLIE OWNES WALKER REUNION. Sat. 10/19/19, 1pm at Wallace Grove Baptist Church, Shelby, NC, 28150. Please bring a well filled picnic basket and join us for this occasion. Any questions, call Linda 704-480-1928

EMPLOYMENT COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516 JOB OPENINGS. Farm Labor, Maintenance, Carpenter, Grounds Keeper. Must have N.C. Drivers License. (704) 473-4299

REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO: MARY PATTON. New book available on Amazon.com

by Martin Mongiello about the Hero who provided 500 pounds of black powder for free to the Patriots at the battle of King’s Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse and all over the South. Branded a deviant and outlaw for illegally supporting the rebels - this new tome tells the final truth and real story. marti@revwarexperience.com FAMILY TREASURES THRIFT STORE is Hosting a “TRUNK OR TREAT” event Oct. 31st.

Public Welcome to participate, 5pm-8pm. Parking lot in front of Belk’s, Forest City. 828-289-2752.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TRYOUTS. Charity Christian School will have Varsity Girls Softball Tryouts on Saturday, October 19th at 3:00pm at the Belwood field. Homeschool Students may qualify to participate. Call the School Office for more details! (704) 419-4574 charitychristianschool@gmail.com TRYING TO FIND MR. MORROW at Chesnee Flea Market, please call 1-828-447-1314, leave phone number.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FULL EQUIPMENT RESTAURANT FOR RENT. Health Department Approved. For TakeOut and Catering. Located: Hwy. 221A, Forest City, NC. 828-245-9620.

BUILDING FOR LEASE 3000 square feet building for lease in Blacksburg SC..currently used for reception parties, reunions, birthdays,excellent location 1 mile off interstate 85..current lease over February 2020. (864) 812-7242 fat99boy@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333 BRANDONADKINS4619@ GMAIL.COM

BUSINESS SERVICES CLOCK REPAIR: In Home Clock Service and Piano Tuning. 20 years experience. Call 843-694-7262, please leave message.

PRESSURE WASHING AND DECK RESTORE. Landscaping, Mulching, Yard Work, Bushes Trimmed, Handyman Services, much more. Experienced. No job too small. Ask about Senior Discounts. Call 704-6924449.

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

(980) 295-0750 ALL AMERICAN LAWNCARE, MAINTENANCE AND TRACTOR WORK. Mulch, Gravel, Leaf removal, Pruning, Dump service. For estimates call Andy Hoyle, 828-980-5296.

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

FAMILY TREASURES THRIFT STORE. Antiques, Collectibles and much more. We buy toys, glassware, jewelry and lots more. Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. 2270 College Ave. Suite 273, Forest City. (In front of Belk’s and Roses). 828-2892752.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR THE SALVATION ARMY, URGENT CHRISTMAS NEED! The Salvation Army needs seasonal workers, from mid-November until Christmas. Many bell ringers and a few drivers are needed.

Drivers must pass MVR and background checks. All must provide current photo ID and Social Security card. The Shelby Corps office serves Cleveland and Rutherford counties.

In Shelby, apply at the church/ office, 305 N. Lafayette St. In Forest City, apply at the Family Store, 256 W. Main St. For questions, call 704-482-0375. cassie.herndon@uss.salvationarmy.org FALL HELP NEEDED. Landscaping. Part-time. Call 704739-4108 or (704) 476-6199 ONE ON ONE CARE HIRING. 2nd & 3rd shifts in our residential group home. Apply in person at 2013 Lee St, Shelby.

704-470-4215.

WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Insured & Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Neal, 828-223-7730.

JIM’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Painting, Carpentry, Flooring, Repairs. Call Jim. (704) 5606602 RUST DOCTOR: Cab Corners, Rockers, Floor Pans, Trunks.

Welding Repair: Doors, beds, Windshield frame, etc. Any other rust spots. 828245-8584.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. Beat the winter rush. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also, offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

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UPRIGHT PIANO FOR SALE. (Smaller Size). Call (704) 4826952

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

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389

WHIRLPOOL WASHER AND DRYER. Good condition, $100 each or both for $150. 828-6576058.

NON REPAIRED PIANOS & ORGANS. FREE! “Cleaning Out Shop.” Bring your Truck!

Excellent Source of Speakers, Switches, Amplifiers, and Power Supplies for The Experimenter! Ed Spangler’s Piano Shop located at 118 Addie Lane., Shelby, NC. Call (704) 692-4693 HOME LITE 3514C 14” CHAINSAW. Looks, runs and cuts great. $80. (917) 414-4696 chasebo@aol.com BEAUTIFUL WHITE WEDDING GOWN with veil, $200.

Hospital bed and patient lift, make offer. Tiller, $50. 828288-8835.

SEASONED SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. S-10 Pickup load, $55 you collect or $65 delivered locally, 10 miles Sandy Mush.

828-202-1000.

TWIN BED WITH MATTRESS AND Night Stand, $150. Patio Furniture, 2 lounges, 4 chairs, 2 small tables. $200. (704) 6929390

YARD SALE. Sat., Oct 19th, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Furniture, appliances, chain saw, fine coats and clothes, misc. (In good condition) 405 Brice Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 HUGE ESTATE/YARD SALE. Sat. Oct. 19th, 8am. Great bargains on antique oak furniture, beds, bedroom suites, electronics, sofa bed, recliner, rugs, dishes, porcelain, glass, elephant collection, household goods of all types. Rain or shine. 102 New Bethel Church Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090

FOR SALE CRAFTSMAN 46” CUT 24HP MOWER. Only 245 Hours.

Comes with Twin Bagger & 9 Cubic Ft. Pull Cart. Great condition! Kept inside, $800. Call (704) 692-8537 REFRIGERATOR, LIKE NEW. Used less than 1 year, side-byside, ice in door. $1500. Too big for space. 864-300-4594, (704) 600-6229

FISHING EQUIPMENT. Motor Guide Trolling Motor. Compound Hunting Bow. 828-2890534.

NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750.

828-245-9620.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

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

J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, COVERS, CARS, TRUCKS, RV, Camper, Boat Equipment, Hay, Livestock.

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

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

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GOLF CAR REPAIR. GAS/ ELECTRIC: ClubCar, E-Z-GO, STAR, some Yamaha’s, Battery chargers. Pick up & delivery within 15 miles of Forest City.

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YARD SALES CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. Cutting and Grinding. Call John Ellison.

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

JAZZY ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR. $495. Jazzy power chair with 6 wheels, comes with charger, setup, delivered. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com RETAIL SHOP WITH ATTACHED WAREHOUSE. 1875 sq.ft. Perfect for office, retail, restaurant, etc. Located at 205 North Mountain St., Cherryville.

(704) 616-3739 ratatman@ gmail.com MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned mixed hardwood, $65. Cut, split, and delivered. 828-395-0758.

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

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

REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443 GALVANIZED TIN. Man’s Rolex watch. New wheel and tire. New exterior door, never hung. 2004 Toyota Pickup truck. 601-740-0837.

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FOR SALE 30,000 BTU REDDY HEATER. Poulan 14” Chainsaw. Portable 3 Burner (propane) Gas Stove.

Cast Iron Pan & Utensils. (704) 300-3195 2 GRAVE PLOTS. Rosehill Cemetery, Section 4, Lot 318, plots 2&3, $1300, plus $200 for deed transfer. $1500 total.

(423) 944-3234 ADMIRAL REFRIGERATOR, $125. Kenmore Washer, Roper Dryer, $75 each. (704) 7190053 1970 MODEL MARLIN 35. Lever Action $600.00 “Very Good Condition”. SKS (All Numbers Matching) $375.00. Call (828) 429-6763 PERFECT FOR RAIL TRAIL RIDING. Women’s Trek Navigation bicycle, like new, $175.

Men’s Antique Cruiser bicycle, new tires, $50. 828-782-7221.

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Registered. Blue Merle, Red Merle, Brown Tri and Black Tri. Shots & Wormed. $400 Each. Ready Oct. 18, 2019. Call after 4pm or Anytime weekends.

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AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. 1st shots, wormed, solid white, red & white, males & females, $500 each. 704-4806178, (704) 418-1360

2006 DODGE DAKOTA ext. cab, 4dr, V6, auto, cold air, salvage title, $3000 OBO. Consider trades: golf cart, tractor, boat of equal value. 828-657-6058.

2 NIGERIAN GOATS (BROTHERS). Ready for their forever home. Already neutered & naturally dehorned.

Unique coloring. $375 for both.

13 wks old. (704) 747-4484

1999 JEEP GRAND LAREDO new motor & trans. New brakes, tires, great interior, cold air, $3500 obo. (704) 692-3284

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828748-7264.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also.

Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid.

(828) 980-3329 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006

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CUSTOM MADE HORSE TRAILER. All aluminum. $5000. (704) 739-3040 CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer!

Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818 CUSTOM MADE SOLID PINE BOOKCASE. Beautiful large 4-piece glazed antique white bookcase with dentil molding, 94”x92”, $350. (504) 275-6887 mrlguillory@gmail.com

HOME GROWN SWEET POTATOES, Tennessee Red. $25 bushel. Small potatoes $11 for half bushel. (828) 245-0248 SQUARE BALES OF WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE. Good heavy bales, no rain, large quantity available, $4.00 per bale. 704-477-3537.

SQUARE BALES OF HAY FOR SALE. Good quality, large amounts available. 828447-0549.

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

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

(828) 577-4197

FEIST PUPPIES FOR SALE. 6 weeks old. Good Bloodline.

Parents on site. 2 Males & 3 Females. Wormed. $100 each. Call (704) 692-9326 P O M E R A N I A N / S H I H -T Z U MIX PUPPIES. 3 months old.

Up to date on shots. Male & Female. $300 Each. Call (704) 300-1988 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. 8 Weeks Old. Male & Female.

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HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 5BR, 3BA, 7 acres fenced property. Well water, private, must see. $75,000. Located off Piedmont Road, Rutherfordton. 828-980-4731.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 MOBILE HOME SPACES. $150 month each. Waco area, both on privet lots. 864-3004594, (704) 600-6229 RETIRE ON THE LAKE. 8 room house on Moss Lake, central air, new appliances. $1400 mo, plus deposit. 864300-4594, (704) 600-6229

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