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Cramerton gets another beautiful downtown mural

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Public art is alive and well in Cramerton.

Last year, the Town of Cramerton installed a spectacular mural of a WWII P51 fighter plane on the side of a building downtown. Last week saw an equally impressive mural put up on the side of the fire department building as well as a smaller one placed on an older structure on Mayflower St. The fire station mural was installed by Charlotte-based 310 Signs. The way it was installed was similar to the

P51 project. The mural came in sectional vinyl rolls which were stuck to the side of the building, Next, a heat gun was applied to the vinyl sections which bonded them to the bricks.

“The vinyl is good for around seven to ten years,” said Cramerton mayor Will Cauthen. “If any section of it fades or is damaged it can be removed and replaced with a new one.”

The new mural is a play on Cramerton’s “goat in a boat” town logo and shows a billy goat riding in a canoe.

Goat Island Park is just across See MURAL, Page 4

Artist Julie Masluk created the design for the new downtown Cramerton mural that was installed last week on the side of the fire department.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Artist Julie Masluk

Progress being made on East Gaston facade project Progress is being made on the facade project at East Gaston High School with a few changes.

Engineers have updated the initial design to coincide better with the school’s colors, and construction crews are working now to put the various components in place, according to principal Jennifer Reep, who says “the new front entrance will make all of us very proud.”

“The revamped facade design features all of the background panels in a navy blue color,” explained Reep. “Originally, the panels were a mix of navy blue, light blue, and white, but the panels have been repainted after it was determined that the color scheme did not re-

flect our school colors accurately.”

Reep describes the facade project as “amazing.” The right end of the facade includes a large screen panel in a red color that features “EG” in white lettering with a navy background. On the left end of the facade is the name of the school in raised lettering that will be illuminated from behind at night.

Also, lights will shine on the entire facade at night. Reep mentioned that landscapers were at the school last week planting shrubs near the front entrance.

“Looking at the rendering, you immediately notice that the color scheme correlates better with our school colors, and the facade comple-

ments the new entranceway awning that has already been installed,” said Reep. “It is important to note that the old concrete walkway covering was showing signs of deterioration and needed to be replaced for safety reasons.

We also are very pleased with our new front doors that enhance safety and security.”

The construction project at East Gaston is made possible by the school bonds that were approved by voters in May 2018. The $250 million school bond referendum provides funds for new school construction, additions to schools, and critical renovations and repairs. The first allocation of school bond See EAST GASTON, Page 6

Belmont’s Muddy River Distillery earns national ranking

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Robbie and Caroline Delaney’s Muddy River Distillery in East Belmont is living proof that the combination of a dream and lots of hard work can pay off.

Last week it was announced that Muddy River was ranked second among all craft rum distilleries in America by USA Today’s Ten Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. A panel of spirits experts selected 20 nominees, and the winners were determined by popular vote. This was the first year that Muddy River was nominated and they surprised a lot of folks in the rum industry.

Actually, it should not have come as such a shock, because Robbie and Caro- Muddy River Distillery owners and founders Robbie and Caroline line have poured their heart Delaney have built a successful business from the ground up and See MUDDY RIVER, Page 8 recently received national recognition.

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS My Opinion:

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I done seen Several years ago a woman worked with me in this office. She was from the wilds of Southern Cleveland County and had a vernacular habit of using the phrase “I done seen” to preface remarks on her observations whilst out and about. For example “I done seen so and so” or “I done seen such and such”. You get it.

For some reason or another this phraseology burned itself into my brain. Even now, I find myself saying “I done seen” in the body of emails or in conversations where I wish to feign a country-fried air of communication.

Last weekend, Sharon and I made a trip to Ocean Isle Beach. It was an ill-fated sojourn and I will spare you the details of the warring Tasmanian devil-like mother /daughter combo in the adjoining hotel room that kept up a night and day shouting match or the greasy and expensive food we got from a couple of local restaurants. No, folks, what this column concerns is what “I done seen” on the trip down and back on the off the beaten path route I mapped out through Tabor City and then southward on NC904 to the coast. In fact, the drive was better in many ways than the three day stay at the beach.

Here we go. On the road “I done seen” a way of life that was in many ways unchanged for years, maybe even generations. Fields on either side of 904 stretched off in every direction. Dried corn stalk stubs stood in the fields all brown and yellow and in other fields the remains of cotton bushes did the same only they had wisps of cotton still clinging to their twigs. On the pavement, great green and yellow John Deere farm machinery rolled along at a leisurely pace like metal dinosaurs looking for their next harvest meal.

Every now and then I done seen farm sheds where older, vintage tractors were sleeping.

Most of these older ones were painted in Farmall red, just like my 1939 F30 at home.

I done seen a few old Ford tractors too. Like the Farmalls, the Fords had been put out to pasture by more modern equipment.

By Tony Maricano I done seen farming communities one after another along 904. Some were just clusters of a few houses scattered Alan Hodge along the roadside. Banner-News Editor There were lots of churches too. Sometimes two or three for a dozen houses. Most of the churches had a little graveyard. One church was so old the bell tower was tilting over like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Coming back home on Sunday morning, I done seen numerous church services being held outside. Folks dressed in their very finest and siting on folding chairs. I done seen a preacher at one dressed in a purple leisure suit, holding up a bible with one hand and pointing heavenward with the other.

I done seen a few places stuck in time and not for the better. A couple of communities had a dilapidated cotton gin and a few old houses that had once been the fine homes of cotton rich folks. Nearby, were smaller houses that had never been fancy even when new and now were in bad shape. I saw groups of African-American folks in these places standing and talking and could not help but wonder if their ancestors had been slaves and if they even knew their family history going back that far.

One last “I done seen” and I’m done. Even in the farthest reaches of the countryside, political candidate signs were stuck in the ground in front of homes and businesses. The signs were like square or rectangular wildflowers in red, white, and blue. Most of the candidates I had never heard of, but one name stood out more than any other. Guess who.

Anyway, the next time you take a trip to the coast, or anywhere for that matter, drive the backroads. You’ll not only miss a lot of traffic, you will see another world at the same time.

In 1965, the Rock-n-Roll music group, “The Byrds”, recorded the song, “Turn, Turn, Turn.” These are the words.

To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven A time to build up, a time to break down A time to dance, a time to mourn A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven A time of love, a time of hate A time of war, a time of peace A time you may embrace, a time to refrain from embracing To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose, under heaven A time to gain, a time to lose A time to rend, a time to sew A time for love, a time for hate A time for peace, I swear it’s not too late It was recorded during a time when the war effort in Vietnam was being escalated and students were beginning to protest the war on college campuses. Anti-Vietnam war protests were prevalent.

It was as if a generation was trying to figure out why they were here and what is life about. The words from the song are from

the Bible. It is taken from Ecclesiastes 3, verses 1-8.

The author is Solomon, described as the wisest man who ever lived. He asks in various ways why Tony Marciano am I here and what is my purpose. He writes in chapter two that he denied himself nothing his eyes desired and refused his heart no pleasure. He enjoyed his labors. But he concludes with after surveying all he had accomplished everything was meaningless and a chasing after the wind. He wraps up the last chapter by saying, “Fear God and do what He tells you to do.”

I don’t know where you are in your life journey. Do you ever ask, “Why am I here?

Does God have a plan for my life?” Let me encourage you to read the entire book of Ecclesiastes in one sitting. It may answer some of the questions you have.

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

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Fix our medical insurance dilemma

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Give all Americans the option to buy into Medicare.

I’ve paid into Social Security and Medicare my entire life.

I’m still paying to be on plan B and supplemental coverage. I also pay for prescription insurance. I often feel like a coffee coupon from McDonald’s would pay for about as much medicine as my prescription card pays.

I no longer pay over $1600 a month in medical insurance but I still pay about $450 a month even with Medicare.

Nothing is free.

Americans should have the option to buy into Medicare especially if medical insurance will not cover them and they can’t afford the sky rocketing premiums. It’s also time to get rid of medical supplements and prescription cards. Make Medicare a single payer of the doctor’s visits, prescription costs and all the above.

The government has more

them buy into power to control Medicare. If they the cost of big pharare unemployed macies and hospital or disabled then costs. Most medigive them the cal providers have Medicaid option. “one price” but then However, this is the “price” they just more bureauwill accept from cracy. This system Medicare. Under Glenn Mollette needs to become President Trump one. hospitals will have It’s also time to make 60 to display their secret negotiated rates to patients start- the age that retired Ameriing in January, 2021. This cans go on Medicare. In your gives you the option to shop late fifties and early sixties Americans have to start around.

I’m all for having medical going to the doctor more. A insurance available. Make it friend of mine is waiting until available from state to state. she turns 65 and has MediMake it easy for Americans care so she can have a badly to buy from pharmacies in needed surgery. She needs it Canada. Let senior Ameri- now. If she could buy into cans at age 55 buy 20-year Medicare she could go ahead term medical insurance plans and move forward with her if they would prefer to do needed surgery.

We also need to turn the so. Some Americans have no idea how desperate other age back to 65 for collectAmericans are when it comes ing full Social Security benefits. American men die by to medical treatment.

Why make it so hard for the time they are 76.1 years Americans who do not have old. Many die much younger. access to healthcare? Let This is very little time to

enjoy retirement. Sadly, many Americans aren’t having much of a retirement in their golden years. Many are working longer and spending less time doing what they had hoped to do.

The government wastes our Social Security contributions. They’ve spent trillions on foreign wars. They now tell us Social Security has be reduced by 25% in a few years. Rich political leaders want to push the age until 70 for you to collect your Social Security. This is not working for the American people. We are working longer with the prospects of collecting less.

On top of this, older Americans are having to pay more of their dwindling retirement dollars for medical bills.

Bringing our troops home and spending less money in Iraq, Afghanistan and on rebuilding foreign nations is a start. We can and we must fix our medical insurance dilemma.

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MURAL From Page 1 the South Fork from the fire station. The image was created by artist Julie Masluk who has lived in Cramerton most of her life. She’s a 23-year-old, 2019 graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design and hopes to build a career as a freelance artist. She has a website sterlingwhyart.com.

“Since I often do animal based portraits I was excited to do this project,” she said.

“The idea of the goat represents a steady, calm, leadership with the goat the captain of the boat and the guardian of the town.”

Masluk explained how the image went from her mind to the side of the fire station wall.

“I created it digitally using the Clip Studio Paint Program,” she said. “It took about five or six hours to do.

The nice part of doing it digitally is the fact that the image can be modified easily. After I finished, the image was sent to 310 Signs and they transferred it to the vinyl.”

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tion goat mural, a smaller mural was installed that same morning on the former salt house on Mayflower St. The 60-year-old building was a storage place for salt that was used in the town water treatment plant many years ago.

That mural is a colorful diamond shape with ”Cramerton” spelled out on it.

Mayor Cauthen is excited about the future of public art in Cramerton.

“The Cramerton Merchants Association and several families funded the new mural,” he said. “We have good support for the public arts program.”

The P51 mural has gotten a lot of looks since it went up last year.

The image is on the side of the Design Tech (former BB&T) building at 109 Center St. and depicts a North American P-51 fighter plane in the background, a Women Air Force Service pilot (WASP) walking away from it after landing, and a pilot telling another one a flying story with his hands.

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by Maj. Gen. Edmund Gregory from a speech he gave on Sept. 18, 1942 when Cramerton Mills was awarded the Army-Navy E Production Award for the quality and quantity of khaki cloth it had churned out.

Cramerton Army Cloth, an 8.2 ounce twill fabric, was developed by Major Stuart W. Cramer, Jr. following his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1922. Cramerton Mills was awarded the first contract to manufacture the fabric in 1929. Due to its durability and comfort, Cramerton Army Cloth became the standard uniform cloth for the military during WWII and for many decades following. In 1942, Cramerton Mills received the Army-Navy “E” Award for Excellence recognizing the company’s achievement in production of the fabric. Veterans returning home continued to wear their khaki trousers as an everyday garment of civilian life.

This smaller mural was also installed on the side of the former salt storage shed on Mayflower Street.

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The P51 mural was installed last year in downtown Cramerton.

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Gaston County Public Libary reopens The Gaston County Public Library lifted restrictions and began allowing patrons to come inside the building on Monday, September 28.

The Main Library on Garrison Boulevard, along with the Belmont Branch Library, Union Road Branch Library, and Cherryville Branch Library, will join Builders & Creators at Bessemer City and TECH at Lowell by allowing the public to come into the buildings Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. All persons entering the building will be asked to wear a face covering and practice social distancing protocols.

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and Stanley Branch Library will remain closed due to ongoing renovations. The Ferguson Branch Library at Erwin Center will continue to offer Curbside Service only.

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES Charles “CJ�

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CJ Golden, Jr. & Gunnar

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “CJ� Golden, Jr., 24, born June 8th, 1996, and passed on September 6th, 2020 Belmont, NC (formally of WV and MD).

CJ is survived by his parents Rachel (Wolfe) Golden, Charles Golden Sr. and his sisters Haileigh, Layla and Sydney Golden of Inwood, WV. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

CJ was a graduate of Hedgesville High and attended Potomac State College.

CJ’s best times were spent with his pet companion Gunnar. He enjoyed trips to the beach, canoeing, karaoke, and spending time with his true friends.

Even through his many trials and tribulations CJ lived his life to the fullest.

CJ’s parents and immediate family held a celebration of life on September 20th, 2020. CJ is resting peacefully and is no longer suffering.

Here is a look at the architectural rendering that shows what the revamped facade design looks like for East Gaston High School.

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High Point – Larry Charles Martin, 85, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Born December 7, 1934, in Cramerton, NC, Charlie was the son of the late Larry Pitts

funds – $60 million – is being used to build a new middle school in Belmont and conduct various renovation and repair projects at schools across the county.

Reep added, “Without a doubt, the project gives East Gaston a contemporary facade that dramatically improves the ‘curb appeal’ of our school. Our school building is almost 50 years old, and I think everyone will agree that when finished, the facade project will give our school a modern, inviting appearance.

After all, we want to make sure that our school looks its very best while ensuring a safe environment for our students, employees, parents, and visitors.�

This summer, facade projects also were completed at South Point and Ashbrook high schools. At Ashbrook, the concrete sidewalk canopy (similar to the one at East Gaston) was showing its age and was replaced. The work at South Point included a renovated front entrance with a restructured lobby/vestibule area that controls visitor access to the building and repaving the front parking lot.

The spring and summer months were busy for school projects, including roof replacement at seven schools: Highland, East Gaston, Page, Brookside, Beam Intermediate, North Gaston, and Mount Holly Middle.

The gymnasium at Holbrook Middle School was painted and a new floor, windows, bleachers, and lockers were dispose of these items for installed. Paving projects were completed at Cheryou. ryville High, Mount Holly, and Carr Elementary, and the tennis courts at North Gaston were revamped.

Additional projects comCharlie is survived by two daughters, Pam Martin and Amy Martin, both of High Point; step children, Everette Furr and Wendy Beck (Randy), both of Thomasville; granddaughters, Stephanie Riggs Loflin (Jon) and Faith Riggs; a great grandson, Charles Jay Loflin; and four step children, and five step great grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held at a later date at Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery in Gastonia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Mended Hearts, Inc. Resource Center, Merry Acres Executive Building, 1500Dawson Rd, Albany, GA 31707.

Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Operation Medicine Drop The Gaston County Police Department has reopened its Operation Medicine Drop boxes at all five locations, including Gaston County Police Department, Cherryville Police Department, Dallas Police Department, Mount Holly Police Department and Belmont Police Department.

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pleted over the summer include gymnasium locker updates at Hunter Huss, elevator upgrade and drainage work at North Gaston, fencing/railing work at Highland and Chapel Grove, elevator upgrade at East Gaston, and a new freezer and dry storage facility at the School Nutrition office in Lowell.

There are a number of school bond construction projects that are planned for the months ahead. They include the following: Ashbrook High School: painting and lighting upgrade.

Bessemer City High School: food lab renovation.

Carr Elementary School: life safety improvements (intercom, camera, security, and door upgrades).

East Gaston High School: lighting upgrade and cafeteria update.

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Martin and Kathleen Hanna Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Helderman Martin and his second wife, Julia Broadway Martin.

Charlie was a veteran of the US Army, where he toured Germany behind Elvis Presley. He later graduated from East Carolina University and loved going to football games to cheer on the Pirates. Charlie was an avid golfer and had the opportunity to travel twice to Scotland to play at Saint Andrew’s. He loved watching sports and Westerns and spending time with his beloved family.

Charlie was a devout member of Green Street Baptist Church where he formerly was on the Deacon Committee. He worked for Burlington Industries, and later was the Assistant City Manager for the City of High Point for nearly 25 years.

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Don’t judge me!

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

At one time or another, each of us has been prone to judge others. Sometimes we do not even realize we are judging, yet we do. We may judge the way people look, their house, car, or whatever else we find fault in. It can be easy to cast a judging look at someone we meet. It is easy to judge, yet Jesus has called us as His followers to be above judging others.

Matthew 7:1-5 records Jesus, as He speaks concerning judging. Jesus was in the midst of giving His Sermon on the Mount, speaking of seeking God, and love for others. As Jesus delivered that great sermon, He spoke of the dangers of judging. Jesus said that if we judge, so will we be judged by God, and He will use the same measure to judge us, that we use on others. Jesus said that we often look to take a speck from someone’s eye, yet we have a plank in our own eye. In other words, Jesus is saying, we judge someone for something we deem wrong in their lives, yet we forget about all of the faults in our own lives. Jesus said that we need to remove our own faults, and then we

would see clearly enough to judge another’s fault.

It is easy to judge, yet only God has the authority, and the clarity to judge us. We cannot see Rev. Trent Tankin people’s hearts, we cannot see what people are experiencing, and what they are going through in their lives, only God can do that. Before we judge, we need to take the opportunity to really get to know someone, to understand what they are about. Our opinions of others often change when we start to understand them.

Instead of judging and holding people to impossible standards, perhaps we should live the standards we expect others to live. Imagine if we tried to live the kind of lives we think others are failing to live up to. We should be very thankful God does not hold us to the same standards we hold others too. Instead of condemning us, and punishing us for our sins and failures, God pours His mercy and grace upon us through Jesus Christ. He certainly has the right to judge us, yet He forgives. Today in our world we need more of God’s love, mercy and forgiveness, and much less of judging others.

On October 1, 2020, Roxann Rankin of McAdenville was sworn in as the Clerk of Superior Court for Gaston County. Larry Brown, who had been the Clerk for 14 years and a Magistrate for 30 years prior to that retired on September 30, 2020. The Honorable Jesse B. Caldwell III appointed Rankin last month and sworn her in. She has worked in the Clerk’s office for 36 years.

Holding the Bible which had belonged to Rankin’s late mother Shirley are Caroline and Turner Kuykendall. Roxann’s father is McAdenville resident Steve Rankin.

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Chinese Lantern Festival canceled Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has canceled its popular Chinese Lantern Festival.

The show, originally scheduled to kick off in August and rescheduled to begin Oct. 15 due to the effects of Covid-19, has now been canceled as a result of the cascading effects of the novel coronavirus.

The show’s producer, Hanart Culture is based in the U.S. but depends on Chinese artists to produce the show.

The Garden and Hanart Culture decided that producing the show was impractical. The Garden began advising ticket holders that it would refund their money or offer them a special deal on tickets for its Holidays at the Garden event. The Lantern Festival would have

taken the place of the Garden’s traditional winter event, but now the Garden’s staff is making plans to implement Holidays at the Garden beginning in late November. Details for the holiday show will be announced in the coming weeks.

Once the Garden decided the show would be canceled it immediately stopped further ticket sales and began communicating options to ticket holders. Ticket holders who have not been contacted can email info@dsbg.org for further information about their options.

The Garden hosted Hanart Culture’s Chinese Lantern Festival for the first time in fall of 2017, attracting more than 100,000 visitors in an eight-week period.

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Barrels of Muddy River rum.

MUDDY RIVER From Page 1 and soul into every drop of their rum since the first went into business in 2011.

“It was awesome to get the recognition,” Caroline said.

“We were excited just to be on the list. There were some national brands on it and to get second was huge.”

The idea to start a rum distillery- the first in North Carolina- came to Robbie about a decade ago when he spotted a magazine article on the subject while flying back to Charlotte from a construction job in Texas. Work in the construction industry was drying up and he was casting about, looking for another career. Not only that, but the

constant travel was making spending time with Caroline logistically problematic.

“I got excited when I read the magazine article,” Robbie said. “I started doing research on what it would take to build a still and to begin distilling.”

According to Robbie, a chat with friend Scott Huff, a rum connoisseur, led to the decision to make rum rather than bourbon or some other type of libation. Once the decision to distill legal rum was made, the Delaney’s found a space at the former Piedmont Processing plant. Robbie used his construction skills to build the his first still. In 2017 he added a 450 gallon

whopper called “Independence”.

“It is a mix of art and science,” said Robbie. “The science comes in the design of the still and the art in getting the flavor profile just the way you want it.”

Right now, the Delaney’s are making about 2,400 bottles of rum a week. Muddy River produces Carolina Rum in four flavors, Silver, Spiced, Coconut, and Basil.

They also produce the premium Queen’s Charlotte Reserve Carolina Rum and Queen’s Charlotte Reserve Single Barrel 4 Year Carolina Rum. The rum is sold in about 200 NC ABC stores as well as in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and South Carolina.. Muddy River also makes a hand sanitzer.

As for the future, Caroline says she and Robbie would like to buy a building to call their own and also have a bar on site.

The distillery is a fascinating operation. The Delaneys offer tours of the place on Saturdays at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm, Tour-takers need to wear a

Caroline Delaney and the main Muddy River still, a 450 gallon behemoth named Independence.

Photos by Alan Hodge mask. The physical address is 1500 River Dr, Suite 100.

Muddy River also offers sales of its rum, shirts, coozies, and other items.

For more information Muddy River’s inspirational past and preset, visit http:// www.muddyriverdistillery. com/.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Ebenezer United Methodist Church Belmont Mt Holly Rd • Belmont, NC

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

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

CRAMERTON

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Providence Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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

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1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

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

Message of Love Church

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

704-867-2317

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

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

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

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

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

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

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

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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

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

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

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Cornerstone Family Worship 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

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

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

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

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

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

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

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

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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

First Presbyterian Church 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

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

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Living Witness Ministries

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

STANLEY

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Gateway Cowboy Church

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Community Christian Fellowship Core Church

DALLAS

St. Paul FHB Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Second Baptist Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

New Hope Presbyterian Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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

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First-place winner: Chick-fil-A Belmont, with Tommy Belcher, Jr., Lee Dorn, Tony Gilbert and Benny Bowles.

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Second-place winner: Hillbilly’s BBQ & Steaks, with Rick Shields, Chad Carpenter, Ray McKenney and Gerald Duncan.

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Montcross Area Chamber golf tournament results The Chick-fil-A Belmont team has finished in the top three at the Montcross Area Chamber Golf Tournament

for eight consecutive years, which is every year the team has played. They didn’t disappoint in 2020, taking first-

place honors for the second time in the past three years.

The team of Tony Gilbert, Tommy Belcher, Jr.,

Lee Dorn and Benny Bowles came in three strokes better than the second-place winners Hillbilly’s BBQ & Steaks, and four strokes ahead of the Mellow Vapes team, which finished third.

CaroMont Health was the presenting sponsor of the tournament played at the Cramer Mountain Club course on September 9. The tournament was postponed from its usual June date because of the coronavirus conditions

in spring. Hand washing and hand sanitizing stations were provided for the tournament

by Creative Solutions Special Events, and Cramer Mountain Club installed plastic divider screens in carts to protect players.

Others taking honors at the tournament were: closest to pin winners Craig Kinlaw, NK Hargis and David Buffie. Andrea Sipka won the longest drive competition for women, and Connor Mc-

Neely won for men.

The tournament is a major source of financial support for the Chamber, helping make it possible to keep membership rates affordable for small businesses.

Chamber officials thank all of the team and event sponsors, donors and volunteers who contributed to making the 2020 tournament another great success.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pets of the Week Due to COVID-19, our adoption process has changed. However, we will be in PetSmart this Saturday with our pets from noon to 4 pm.

Please come out and visit!

Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week are: This big pup is Casper. He is a German Shepherd (GSD) mix. Casper is 9 months old and weighs about 50 pounds. He is looking for a home with a fenced yard and maybe another dog to play with…he is still very much a puppy! Casper is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Come out and ask for Casper the GSD. Meet brothers CoCo Puff and Snickers.

They are Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix). They are 4 years old and are under 20 pounds. Coco Puff is a black/rust color and Snickers is a beautiful brown. They are real players. They do not have to be adopted together. They would love to have a fenced yard and another dog to play with. Both are neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped. Come meet these boys Saturday at PetSmart. You will fall in love!

This little girl is Tippy. She is a Boston Terrier and weighs about 16 pounds. Tippy has a beautiful black and white coat that only needs regular baths to keep her beautiful. She is nonstop energy and loves to play. She will need a dog that is her size or larger because she plays hard. Tippy is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped.

This tiny boy is Rocky. He is an 11 year old Chihuahua. Rocky is about 6 pounds and just needs a lap to lay in. He is an old man that wants to spend his time getting held and loved on. He is very laid back and is not an active boy…very quiet. Rocky prefers to be hand fed!

If you have an empty lap then Rocky is your man! PLEASE give Rocky a permanent home.

Rocky is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our adoptable pets this weekend. Many pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 4 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 or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

Meditations Smell good to God Some smells are displeasing to my senses.

When I lived in Wingate, North Carolina I tried to appreciate the fields of strawberries.

But, it was difficult during the months they fertilized the crops. The smell that filled the air was horrendous. Another displeasing smell for this vegetarian is walking into the church while the men were cooking country ham and red eye gravy. Some smells are more pleasing such as bread baking in the oven, or fresh flowers picked on a spring day. Think about your favorite smell.

God has a favorite aroma that is pleasing to him. “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT. When Jesus gave his life as a sacrifice, it was more than meeting our need. Jesus first purpose was obedience and honor to God. Jesus’ sacrifice was a demonstration of love and adoration to God.

We too can live a life that is a pleasing aroma to God. We are to be imitators of Jesus by giving ourRev. Angela Pleasants selves up to this type District of love. “And don’t Superintendent forget to do good and of Catawba Valley to share with those in Methodist Churches need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 NLT. When we engage in the supreme act of love, this is a pleasing aroma to God. To be that pleasant aroma before God, commit your entire heart to him completely. As you commit yourself to the Lord, pray for the Holy Spirit to fill your heart with his compassionate love. As he fills your heart with love, become a demonstration of that love in the world. Never forget to show kindness and do good to others. And in all that we do, may God receive the glory.

Pumpkin time is here October is the month for thinking about picking out the perfect decorative pumpkin. Some families may even be interested in utilizing pumpkins in the kitchen for fall treats. North Carolina ranked 4th in pumpkin production in 2018 so while not a big cash crop it is a crop that has proved to be valuable to many of North Carolina’s growers looking for new sources of income.

Jack-o’-lantern varieties (Cucurbita pepo) can come in many different shapes and sizes. Pumpkins utilized for food are usually referred to as “pie pumpkins” or “sweet pumpkins”, they are usually smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous than the traditional decorative pumpkins. Pumpkins in our area are planted from seed in late May-July (depending on variety) to ensure an October harvest.

Examining results from the testing of cultivar performance in the mountains and the eastern part of the state may give some indication of how varieties may preform in our area.

When picking a Jack-o’lantern pumpkin make sure you choose a hard pumpkin with no soft spots or blemishes. A heavier pumpkin and one with a strong healthy stem are indications of a healthy pumpkin. Wash your pumpkin and your carving tools with warm water and allow it to dry. Thoroughly clean the interior of your

pumpkin after cutting its top off. Soaking or spraying your pumpkin initially with bleach water will help to preserve it as well. Feel free to spray the pumpkin with a bleach water solution daily throughout the lifespan of the Jack-o’-lantern for continued protection from decay via microorganisms. Lastly, use an artificial lighting source rather than a flame that produces heat which can shorten the pumpkins lifespan.

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COVID-19 assistance for farmers market operators and local food hubs

Congratulations to Gaston Community Foundation Programs Officer, Erin Cashwell Wiggins on graduating from this year’s Leadership Gaston Program. Formed in 1979, Leadership Gaston is a program to develop the leaders of tomorrow. Since its inception, the program’s intent has been developing and enhancing volunteer community leadership.

Farmers markets operators and local food hubs can apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Emergency Aid for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs program. A total of $750,000 will be available from federal COVID-19 funds earmarked for North Carolina. Application period runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 22.

Funding is meant to assist with losses from reduced number of vendors, plus offset additional expenses associated with offering personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer and handwashing stations, and added COVID-19 educational materials. Eligible categories for emergency aid include, but not limited to, labor, technology or software upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, COVID-19 education materials, PPE and test kits.

“The deadline to apply is Oct. 22, which is a fairly short application period. It is imperative that operators submit their applications quickly, so we can distribute the funds quickly to meet the federal rules,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The pandemic has shown us the important role farmers markets and food hubs provide in communities. I am grateful the General Assembly approved the use of the CARES Act funds to ensure these sites continue to operate and exist.”

Two meetings are scheduled to help with application questions. They will be held Oct. 7 from 10-11 a.m. and Oct. 8 from 7-8 p.m. To join either session, call 1-984-204-1487, then enter Conference ID 144 849 187 followed by the # key when prompted.

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted

in serious and substantial impacts on the food supply chain, including farmers markets and local food hubs across North Carolina. Some markets were not able to open due to state or local orders, and others had to reduce the number of vendors to ensure proper social distancing. Additionally, local food hubs lost sales opportunities due to mandated school closures and food service disruptions.

Statewide there are over 250 farmers markets, over 160 roadside stands and 20 USDA registered food hubs.

Details regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Aid for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs, including definitions of markets and food hubs, are available at http://www.ncagr.gov/ disaster/documents/COVID-19.htm.

Local home care agency partners with Gaston College for CAN I apprenticeship Stress Free Home Care (SFHC), located in Stanley, NC, has partnered with Gaston College for a local CNA I Apprenticeship 321 Program during the fall semester. Due to increasing demand for inhome care, this is an excellent time for anyone in the senior care field to pursue getting the CNA certification. The current class started at the end of August and ends in December 2020. Students will be completing 160 hours of class and clinicals. Upon completion of the program, they will be tested to become a certified nursing assistant and will be listed on the North Carolina registry.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to study, especially with people we work with,” said Allison Todd, a current nursing assistant for SFHC. “I’m super excited. My client and family are excited for me!”

Stress Free Home Care will again offer this great opportunity for CNA certification classes beginning January 2021. Current Stress Free Home Care employees will have the opportunity to fill ten spots. There is no cost to attend classes, because SFHC will pay the full tuition.

Left to Right. Allison Todd, Amber Bell, Michelle Shelton, Susan Tripp, Marilyn Michael, Candi Lethcoe (standing) Amber Boatwright, Hannah Haymaker, Kristina Valentine and Angie Camden.

However, to be eligible to enroll in the program, SFHC requires that a student works 20 or more hours with SFHC and has begun employment in October 2020.

Candi Wheat Lethcoe, the owner of SFHC, saw an excellent opportunity to invest in her employees, which will ultimately benefit her clients.

“The apprenticeship made perfect sense for a business in the home care industry to become involved with,” Lethcoe said. “I’m so proud of

all the ladies taking this class, such an exciting opportunity to learn and grow as a caregiver.“ For more information on other 321 Apprenticeships through Gaston College, check out www.gaston.edu.

The college offers apprenticeships in HVAC, electrical, paramedic medicine, CNA I, machine operators, and more. For more information on apprenticeship with Stress Free Home Care, call 704-931-4997.

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Helping pets age gracefully

By Joann Hager Aging gracefully seems to come easier to pets than it does to people. Senior cats and dogs tend to complain less about the aches and pains, even though they have as much trouble getting up in the morning as we do. They get the creaky knees and sensitive bellies, just like we do.

The cognitive issues creep up, slowly but surely. Just like people, dogs slow down as they grow older. Their hair turns gray, their eyes dim, their bodies lose tone and energy. They become more susceptible to illness, less adaptable to change and even forgetful as time marches on.

They look to you for help and comfort.

When Is Your Dog “Old”?

The old rule-of-thumb that one dog year equals 7 years of a human life is not exact.

The ratio is higher with youth and decreases a bit as your dog ages. Depending on the breed, a dog experiences the raging hormones of adolescence anywhere from 8 months to 2 years or more.

Generally, a dog of 6 has aged about as much as a 45-year-

old human. At 10, she’s like a human of 65; at 12, a human of 75; and at 15, a human of 90. You are the best judge of your dog’s stage of life.

Even if she is in the best of health, it’s important that you notice when your dog begins to show her age. After years of constant companionship, however, you may not see the first subtle signs of decline. No matter how close you are, your dog does not know how to communicate little aches and pains, and even some bigger discomforts to you. She doesn’t understand what’s happening to her when she can’t run as fast or jump as high.

Dogs are Living Longer Lives. Since the 1930s, the canine life span has increased more than 70 percent, from seven years to 12!

And that’s just the average.

With advances in veterinary care and nutrition and more knowledgeable owners, many good-sized dogs now live to 14. Of course, no one can really predict how long an individual dog will live.

There’s always the possibility of unpredictable illness or accident. Or, a genetic

predisposition to disease may lurk in your dog’s genes. But generally speaking, the larger the breed, the faster it ages.

Giant breeds - even pampered and exercised St. Bernards can begin to show their years as early as four and have a life expectancy of 7 to 11 years. The Chihuahua is the smallest breed, with adults weighing between 2 and 9 pounds. They can live 18 years or more. Certain breeds do better than others, as do

Hairlines By: Shelton Fisher It was picture day in 1999 at Pinewood Elementary. Carolina Photography made their usual rounds with their film crew, backdrops, lighting equipment, the works. I was in Mrs. Lucky’s kindergarten class; a straight laced, neatly tucked lad with all of his teeth (I didn’t find out I was missing any until later, hence the braces at twenty-seven; another story for another time), a button down shirt tucked into his pants, and a tightly gelled comb over stuck on the top of his head. I was cute, little, and rotten to the core. Let’s fast forward to the sixth grade on picture day at Mount Holly Middle School. I wore a red t-shirt sporting a pair of silver rimmed-round glasses, as Harry Potter was the rage back then, and I had a short hair cut that was nothing to write home about. It was just an average short mop. In the ninth grade however, there was something different about me. On picture day during my freshman year of high school, I sported a black Led Zeppelin t-shirt with red lettering and the infamous Icarus picture with a dragon cross necklace and had a massive mop of hair that spanned down to the top of my shoulder blades. Some people say they went to school with Slash from Gun N’ Roses, others say Weird Al Yankovic.

Hair just like anything else, is just another form of self-expression. From the beehives and blowouts of the fifties to the shaved sides of today, people are always doing something different to their hair. My parents both went to hair school after graduating from East Gaston as a matter of fact, but unfortunately it was during the “long hair, don’t care” period of the sixties and seventies. My father used to recall that people just stopped getting haircuts and he needed better job security for the family, so that’s when he started industrial work. That didn’t stop the haircuts at home, however.

My mother used to have a large make-up tote that held all her hair care supplies in it.

There were several varieties of clippers, scissors, guards, oils, hair capes, curlers; if you could do hair with it, she probably had it in

that beige tote. If there were ever a time I went to a barber shop as a child, out came the tote to touch up something that was missed or overlooked.

Shelton Fisher “I don’t know why you won’t let me cut your hair,” she would say. “Johnny, what guard did they use?”

I hated haircuts at home for one reason and one reason alone… “The Peanut”. Friends, if you’re ever in Gastonia or near a Sally’s Beauty Supply, go inside and take a gander behind the counter where they keep the clippers. Amongst the nice and shiny tools of the trade, you’ll see a white, nubby looking set of touch-up clippers made by Wahl called “The Peanut”. That’s right, they still produce the down-sized demon to this day and any time I go to buy toner or nail supplies for my wife, I shudder at the sight of it… Alright, it’s not that bad but basically I have always been tender-headed. There has never been a set of clippers to comfortably glide across my melon, so when my mom used “The Peanut” on me when I was little, it not only pulled my hair but it also hurt my scalp and I didn’t know how to explain it at the time other than, “waaahh!”. I grew up and got to where I didn’t mind home haircuts as much, but made mom swear to never use that one set of clippers on me.

Nowadays to see me walking around in public, I’m wearing a style that’s trying to make a comeback. It’s easy to do on your own, as I do my own haircuts, and it doesn’t have a ton of maintenance involved. Ladies and gentlemen, the mullet is working its way back into the world and I’m here for it!

DIY haircuts have been a must since COVID struck, so the less one does to get ready each day, the better. For me I wet it, paste it, and go with it. So, if you ever find yourself with a pair of clippers in your hands and temptation in your heart, just remember two things. First, it’s just hair and it will grow back if you don’t like it and secondly, don’t use a Peanut!

mixed breeds. On average, smaller mutts and mutts with dominant genes from smaller breeds live longest.

Tips to Help “Spot” Age Gracefully: 1. Keep the weight off: This seems so simple, but it’s possibly the most important thing you can do for your pets. The benefits go beyond just the physical. Keeping your pet at a healthy weight not only helps the joints and organ systems, preventing illness, but also helps your pet stay more active, which slows down mental and physical aging issues. Diet and exercise combined are key to helping your pet be

more comfortable as an advanced adult. Be busy: Your dog or cat needs to stay not only physically active, but mentally active. If the walks are getting shorter, consider short stints of low-key indoor activities using enrichment toys. Vary their play and activities. Keep things fresh. Take them for rides or along on the family camping trip. Even a change in scenery helps keep their brains active and resilient, fighting dementia and confusion.

2. Don’t overdo it: The saying “no pain, no gain” doesn’t apply to senior pets.

In fact, quite the opposite.

Pets will do whatever they can to make us happy, which sometimes means walking further or faster than they would if they listened to their own bodies. Don’t push your pet past their comfort level.

Keep exercise reasonable and consistent.

3. Be true to your pet: every dog is not the same.

If your dog prefers people to pets, maybe getting him a puppy is a bad idea. But, if your old girl was always a social butterfly, maybe a younger companion would help bring some joy and energy back into her life. Consider your pet’s personality and lifestyle when trying to help them be their most comfortable, happiest self.

4. Listen to your pet’s

body: Pets can’t tell us where it hurts or what they did that caused them pain. What’s worse is that they often hide pain or discomfort. It’s a primal instinct to avoid being looked upon as weak, but it can cause problems when your pet is hiding a serious issue. Don’t expect your dog or cat to come whimpering to you to tell you they’re developing arthritis. Watch for telltale signs of slowing down, confusion, and reluctance to participate in normal activities. If your pet seems achy, is eating poorly, not sleeping well, or less social than usual, call your vet.

5. Savor the moment: When someone tells you to “stop and smell the roses,” maybe think about taking your dog on a walk. Lie down with your dog or cat while they enjoy their naps in a sunny spot, drive around the block an extra time as they stick their nose out the car window, and let them have a nibble off of your peanut butter and banana sandwich. It will help them feel loved and appreciated and you’ll never regret taking those moments to engage and bond with your pet. When they’re long gone, you’ll cherish those memories more than any others.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Where did that come from?

By Dennis Siracusa Have you ever wondered how things suddenly creep up on you unnoticed? My wife walks very quietly in the morning and if I’m thinking about something and she floats around a corner, well it startles me. I’m startled too by humming birds nearly hitting me racing to our feeder or a clap of thunder on a sunny day. Other situations creep up on us too and one of these has me wondering about virtue and the theory of evolution.

Our remodeling company is working on a kitchen downtown. We park on a metered shaded street where only scraps of sky are visible and residents carry baggies and shovels while walking their dogs. Well two days ago my son went out to his truck and noticed a group of young men seemingly out of place. One decided to empty the contents of his lunch-bag on the ground and then add the bag to the litter along with an “I dare anyone to say something” look. Then, two minutes later, a van coming down the street was stopped by these same men who dragged the driver out and started pounding on him over the hysterical screams of a woman in the van.

So here’s my question; “After supposed billions of years, where does such evolved behavior come from?”

My first encounter with “situation ethics” was a college philosophy class. The professor proposed this story. Five men are in a small boat that starts sinking. The boat won’t sink and drown everyone if one gets tossed from the boat. The person with the least “valuable” occupation had to be the one to go overboard.

Sadly, none of us smart college kids had a rebuttal. I didn’t because I didn’t have a virtuous frame of reference to compare the story

to. Still, my conscience has troubled me for over 50 years. Not because I don’t have a much better solution today, but because I was 20 and didn’t have a clue then.

Dennis Siracusa Consider Darwin’s theory for a minute; all of creation started with an inexplicable big bang, pre-humanoids slid out of a pond, became ape people and now we suddenly find ourselves actualized and getting better and better. Are we really becoming better, kinder, and less sinful?

An old adage notes “you can’t have your cake and eat it too.” It seems appropriate here because, as I see it, evolutionists steal sips from God’s righteous direction until it’s no longer convenient to do so; until they are thrown from the boat.

Anything good, wholesome, and truly virtuous in our world today is because of our Triune God; Father, Son and HS. We were all created with a conscience and I guess that is where goodness invades even humanist, atheist, evolutionist souls in useful sips; until it’s every man for himself. What’s the answer?

We must turn back to God. Acknowledge our sinfulness and ask Him to make us into better versions of ourselves. Make us into the glorious person He envisioned us to be all along. It’s possible; we can do it, one choice at a time.

Prayer: Father make us tenderly afraid of sin in our lives and greatly concerned about keeping our heart and life blameless before you.

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Congratulations to Ms. Bridget Means at Carr Elementary for receiving her awards. She represented Carr Elementary as its Teacher Assistant of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. She was also selected as a Top 5 Finalist for Gaston County Schools.

Congratulations to Mrs. Sharon Beckford at Carr Elementary for receiving this award.

She represented Carr Elementary as its Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. She was also selected as a Top 5 Finalist for Gaston County Schools.

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Pinewood Elementary teachers receive awards Pinewood Elementary School in Mt. Holly recently had the honor of presenting awards to three amazing educators. Pinewood appreciates their contributions to the school and all of the hard work they do on behalf of students and families Winners are: Megan Guyton, Teacher of the Year; Liz Lanning, Beginning Teacher of the Year; Kassie Heath, Teacher Assistant of the Year and GCS Top Five Finalist.

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Holy Angels receives Governor Cooper moves grant from Order of Malta North Carolina to Phase 3

A group from The Order of Malta made a symbolic presentation of a $50,000 check to Regina Moody (seen receiving check), Holy Angels CEO, at the recent Holy Angels Carolina Classic Golf Tournament. This represented a grant recently made to Holy Angels by the Knights of Malta Grants Committee. The grant, “Covid-19 Sanitation and Response Project – Keeping Our Angels Safe” was based on the need for unforeseen and unbudgeted medical supplies and equipment including proper PPE to protect Holy Angels residents, who are medically fragile and the staff who care for them.

In accepting the check, Ms. Moody expressed her gratitude to the Order of Malta for their support during this unprecedented time in our history. She stated, “Since early March, it has been our primary goal to care for and protect our vulnerable residents. We continue

to face each challenge with faith over fear.”

The Order of Malta is a lay religious Order of the Catholic Church organization comprised of over 13,500 members internationally, being present in over 120 countries. Five local knights of the order serve as members of Holy Angels Board of Directors. They have participated in projects at Camp Hope (several serve as volunteer boat drivers) and Holy Angels greenhouse and horticulture program. When residents have been hospitalized, they volunteer their time to stay with them.

Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities many with delicate medical conditions.

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North Carolina will ease cautiously some restrictions while continuing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as the state’s metrics remained stable in September, Governor Roy Cooper announced last Wednesday.

“Our top priority remains getting children back to inperson learning. This month marks a major shift for many families now and in the coming months as schools open their doors, some for the first time since the pandemic,” said Governor Cooper. “The virus continues to spread, so we must take the next steps methodically, and responsibly.”

“We must continue our hard work to slow the spread of this virus,” said Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. “By practicing the 3Ws — wear, wait and wash, — getting your flu shot, and downloading the SlowCOVIDNC app, each of us can protect the progress we have made.”

Dr. Cohen reviewed the state’s key metrics: Trajectory in COVIDLike Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s syndromic sur-

veillance trend for COVIDlike illness has a slight increase.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory of labconfirmed cases is level.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention.

No-cost testing events are being deployed across the state and testing turnaround times are improving. New contact tracers are bolstering the efforts of local health departments. A new NCDHHS app, SlowCOVIDNC, is notifying users of exposure to the virus. Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.

Executive Order 169 began Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and continues for three weeks

through October 23. Its new provisions include: Large outdoor venues with seating greater than 10,000 may operate with 7% occupancy for spectators.

Smaller outdoor entertainment venues, like arenas or amphitheaters, may operate outdoors at 30% of outdoor capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less. Movie theaters and conference centers may open indoor spaces to 30% of capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less.

Bars may operate outdoors at 30% of outdoor capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less.

Amusement parks may open at 30% occupancy, outdoor attractions only. The limits on mass gatherings will remain at 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors. The 11 pm curfew on alcohol sales for in-person consumption in locations such as restaurants and outdoor bars will be extended to October 23.

State and public health officials will continue watching the key COVID-19 trends over the next several weeks to determine if any further restrictions can be eased when the current Executive Order expires October 23.

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The Charlotte Touchdown Club presented Gaston County Schools with a check in the amount of $10,000 to be divided equally between the district’s 10 high school athletic departments. John Rocco, Executive Director of the Charlotte Touchdown Club, presented the check to Gaston County Schools athletic director Chad Duncan.

Congratulations to Ms. Evelyn Wilson. She recently received her 10 year pin for serving as a school bus driver for Gaston County Schools.

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Congratulations to Highland School of Technology freshman Avery Davis who has been named a top scientist in the country.

As an 8th grader at Belmont Middle School, her project “Do You Have the Heart to Taste? A Study of the Effects of BetaBlockers on Older Adults’ Tasting Abilities” was one of 300 projects selected as a Broadcom M.A.S.T.E.R.S. national award. Avery is one of 5 students selected from North Carolina and one of 300 from a pool of 3,476 applicants.

Gaston County Schools is now providing a school bus at Cloninger Park. The bus will serve as a free Wi-Fi/wireless access point for students in the Dallas Feeder Area. Please do not congregate. Please remain in your vehicle while your student uses the wireless service to complete school work.

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Office Depot makes donation to Brookside Elementary For the past several years, Office Depot has played a significant role in the Gaston County Schools “Stuff That Bus” school supplies collection. Even though “Stuff That Bus!” had to be canceled this year because of COVID-19, Office Depot still found a way to help students.

Store manager Patrick Modlin presented a check in the amount of $3,320.91 to

Brookside Elementary principal Chad Hovis. The school plans to use the money to purchase supplies for students and teachers.

“As customers make a store purchase, they have the opportunity to donate a dollar amount or round up their transaction,” explained Modlin. “This promotion began in July and runs through October 31 at our Gastonia, Hickory, and Shelby stores.

The funds contributed today were raised through the end of August so the school can expect another check in November.”

Hovis said, “Office Depot has always been a great community partner of ours. This is a blessing for Brookside, and the opportunity that we have to support our students and teachers through the partnership with Office Depot is phenomenal.”

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Forestview Football.

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Stuart Cramer Tennis.

Good sportsmanship earns ‘ejection-free’ status for three area high schools For three high schools in Gaston County Schools, their commitment to outstanding sportsmanship has resulted in a special recognition from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).

Stuart W. Cramer High

School, Forestview High School, and Highland School of Technology earned the “ejection free” school status for the 2019-2020 year.

The status indicates that no student-athlete or coach was ejected from a sport for the year.

Highland School of Technology Cross Country.

Stuart Cramer Basketball.

“We are pleased to recognize the coaches and studentathletes for their positive attitude on the field and on the court,” said Gaston County Schools athletic director Chad Duncan. “More important than winning is exhibiting good sportsmanship and good behavior.

This is what we want to see all of the time at our athletic events.”

Here’s a look at what our schools had to say about their “ejection free” status for 2019-2020: Stuart W. Cramer High School Athletic director Mike Patton: “As an athletic director, it feels good when your athletes and coaches are competing at a high level and doing it with good sportsmanship. We are proud of this recognition for Stuart W.

Cramer.”

Forestview High School Athletic director Alan Stewart: “Our coaches set a good example and have high expectations for our student-athletes. We have stressed sportsmanship with our coaches, and they have passed it down to their athletes.”

Highland School of Technology Principal James Montgomery: “We are proud of our student-athletes and coaches for being recognized as an ejection-free school.

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Gaston schools September good news The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” for the month of September 2020: Gaston County Schools announced its “Of the Year” award recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year: Teacher of the Year Peter Jones, North Gaston High School; Principal of the Year Crystal Houser, Forestview High School; New Teacher of the Year, Trevor Dunlap, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; Teacher Assistant of the Year, Maggie Jo Hess, Webb Street School; Assistant Principal of the Year Tom Potter, Bessemer City High School; and Central Office Administrator of the Year Tamara Houchard, MTSS (MultiTiered System of Supports) facilitator and PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) coordinator.

Gaston County Schools’ graduation rate for the Class of 2020 is 88 percent. The rate is 3.1 points higher than last year. Gaston Early College High School and Highland School of Technology earned a perfect graduation rate of 100 percent. All high schools earned a graduation rate that exceeds 80 percent, and seven schools have a graduation rate that exceeds 90 percent: Ashbrook, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, Forestview, Gaston Early College, Highland, and South Point.

Gaston County Schools received a $10,000 grant to purchase clear face masks for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teachers and staff who support students with disabilities. Julia Sain, executive director of Disabilities Rights & Resources of Charlotte, presented the check and face masks to Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker and Judy Leahy, director of Compliance ADA/Section 504/Title IX. Gaston County Schools received a $10,000 check from the Charlotte Touchdown Club. The funds will be divided equally among the district’s 10 high schools.

John Rocco, executive director of the Charlotte Touchdown Club, presented the check to the school district’s athletic director Chad Duncan.

The following students were named semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Sydney Lester and Grace Nehring, South Point High School; and Marshall Pearson, Highland School of Technology. They are three of approximately 16,000 students from across the country chosen for this recognition and will continue in the competition for a National Merit Scholarship.

The following Class of 2020 seniors received a $500 scholarship through the Manufacturing and Career Expo program: Cutter Foulk, Stuart W. Cramer High School;

Landon Farr, East Gaston High School; Dante Duncan, Forestview High School; Harrison Rice, Highland School of Technology; and Caleb Bentley, Hunter Huss High School.

The Belmont Central Elementary PTO provided the school staff with masks embroidered with the letters “BCE.” In addition, members painted activities on the playground blacktop for fourth and fifth graders.

Gaston College students enrolled in the Health and Human Services Division assisted Gaston County Schools’ principals and staff to perform temperature checks and ask screening questions as students arrived at school. Students volunteered at Carr Elementary, Costner Elementary, W.C. Friday Middle, Highland School of Technology, and North Gaston High School.

Akers Pharmacy donated personal protective equipment including thermometers, masks, gloves, and sanitizer to Ashbrook High School, W.A. Bess Elementary, Chapel Grove Elementary, Highland School of Technology, Pleasant Ridge Elementary, and Webb Street School.

The following school cafeteria staffs received a 100 percent sanitation grade: Ashbrook High School, W.B. Beam Intermediate, Belmont Central Elementary, Bessemer City Central Elementary, Catawba Heights Elementary, John Chavis Middle, Cherryville High School, Stuart W. Cramer High School, Gardner Park Elementary, Holbrook Middle, New Hope Elementary, Springfield Elementary, Stanley Middle, and Woodhill Elementary.

W.A. Bess Elementary was named the “Best Public School” in the “Best of Gaston 2020” contest sponsored

by The Gaston Gazette. Additionally, principal Laura Dixon and teacher Hannah Fore captured the best principal and best teacher honors.

Bessemer City Primary held its annual “K is for Kindness” event. The program began last year to honor the memory of Kay Scearce, who taught first grade at the school for 32 years.

The Bessemer City Primary PTO provided a new piece of playground equipment to the school. The climbing and interactive play structure is designed for use by students in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten.

Brookside Elementary principal Chad Hovis received a $200 donation from MaKinley McSwain. McSwain, one of Hovis’ former students, wanted to support Mr. Hovis’ school as a way of saying “thank you” to Gaston County Schools.

Carr Elementary kindergarten teacher Amanda Cox won 125 Crayola child masks

and 25 adult masks through an online Teacher Appreciation Giveaway. The items are valued at $950.

Carr Elementary received 400 masks for students from the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, the Dallas Police Department donated cloth masks, disposable masks, and disposable gloves.

Carr Elementary conducted a campus beautification program prior to the start of school. Fourth grade teacher Takasha Morrow organized the event. Additionally, Venture Church provided treat and school supply bags for students.

Carr Elementary first grader Kaison Long was featured on WSOC-TV for creating his “Dream Big” lemonade, which is being sold at various locations, including Grits N Greens Southern Cuisine in Lowell.

Chapel Grove Elementary media specialist Janice Kahn implemented a program called “Book Dash” that involves students ordering books from the library.

The program is similar to the “Door Dash” meal delivery concept as Khan delivers books to students in the classrooms. In addition, Kahn received an $800 grant from Donors Choose to support the program.

Cherryville High School math and science teacher Carolyn Sanders has been selected to serve as a Khan Academy ambassador. The distinction recognizes Sanders for her efforts to use Kahn Academy video materials and resources to supplement student learning.

The staff at Chapel Grove Elementary enjoyed meals provided by Chapel Grove Baptist Church.

Forestview High School senior Foster Rouse completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout. He adapted toys for students served by the Gaston County Schools Department for Exceptional Children.

W.C. Friday Middle School teacher Jennifer Bumgarner was selected to participate in the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected based on academic and professional achievement as well as a record of service and demonstrated leadership potential.

Highland School of Technology alumnus Addison Beam won the 2020 Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament. While at Highland, he won the state 1-A golf championship.

Celebrity chef Duff Goldman provided words of encouragement to students in the food and nutrition classes at Hunter Huss High School.

Teacher Chad Lowcock arranged the special video presentation.

Cramer Mountain Investment Club donated 44 Chromebook sleeves to the kindergarten classes at McAdenville Elementary.

North Gaston High School football coach Justin Clark was featured in The Gazette and on Spectrum News for building a necessity cabinet stocked with drinks, snacks, and hygiene products that are free to students.

New Covenant United Methodist Church of Mount Holly donated $500 to Pinewood Elementary to support the school’s clothes closet and purchase hygiene products.

Pinewood Elementary recognized bus drivers Karen Sandry and Billy Willoughby, who achieved

perfect attendance for the 2019-2020 school year.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity donated 72 book bags filled with school supplies and a case of copier paper to Pleasant Ridge Elementary.

Christopher Gamble made the presentation on behalf of the organization to principal Glenn Cook.

Christ Worship Center donated school supplies to Sadler Elementary. In addition, Unity Baptist Church is providing assistance for one of the school’s families.

Sherwood Elementary fifth grade teacher Kim Daniel received 200 STEM kits to be used in conjunction with the North Carolina Science Festival.

Representative John Tor-

bett presented Springfield Elementary with a new American flag and North Carolina flag prior to the start of the school year. In addition, the school received a $100 donation from Bi-Lo of Stanley.

First ARP Church in Gastonia provided York Chester Middle School students with masks that have the school’s logo embroidered on them.

The Town of Ranlo delivered a case of 100 five-pack masks to Warlick Academy.

Town manager Jonathan Blanton made the presentation to principal Lucretia Rice. In addition, the school received a donation of water bottles from Communities in Schools.

Blutopia wins big Blutopia, Gaston Day School’s literary and arts magazine, has received honors from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (NCSMA) at the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill. Faculty advisor Hazel Foster, led the team of student editors through a most unusual spring, as the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we learned and communicated. While adjusting to “new normals,” the Blutopia staff were able to create a magazine that has been awarded the level of Distinction, earning third place overall in all eight categories.

Poetry, Fiction, Art, Nonfiction, Layout, Cover Design, Photography, and Theme Deveopment Schools, both public and private, throughout the state participate in the NCSMA

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The judges praised the magazine: “The student staff have obviously made a very deliberate, careful magazine, one that maintains high levels of technical and artistic excellence while still honoring the diversity of its student body.”

Blutopia editors also took home several individual awards: 1st Place Graphic--Olivia Cole 1st Place Poetry Layout-Olivia Cole Honorable Mention Poetry--Gracie Palmer Honorable Mention Poetry--Tara Stewart Honorable Mention Nonfiction Layout--Sarah Scoggins Honorable Mention Nonfiction Layout--Lauralee Hurst Blutopia is Gaston Day School’s literary and arts

magazine that began in 1999/2000. The magazine is student-driven and studentcreated.

NCSMA is a statewide organization that promotes excellence in scholastic journalism and encourages respect for freedom of the press. NCSMA also promotes professional growth of journalism advisers and speaks for scholastic media in matters of curriculum and instruction that affect journalism education in North Carolina. NCSMA serves scholastic journalism and works for its advancement.

It is an arm of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Blutopia is not available online but hard copies are available by contacting the Main Office at Gaston Day.

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WANTED CHURCH SECRETARY PART-TIME. Must be well organized and a people person.

Familiar with ACS program a plus. Some knowledge of finances, a good record keeper, able to be discrete in handling confidential information. (704) 739-3547 mjuliacwilson@gmail.com 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) 480-9340 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 GRANNY B’S, 322 WEST MAIN STREET, SPINDALE NC 28160.

Openings for Sub/Pizza Makers.

Apply in person! See Mr. Nichols.

ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 482-5200 spacker@oneoneonecare.net

BUSINESS SERVICES RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts.

Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-453-8113.

TAX PROBLEMS! GOT A TAX LETTER? NEED HELP? FOR A FREE CONSULTATION, CALL (704) 324-3622 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-4779119 or 704-472-9367.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

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TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available!

Making your home, building or business look new again.

(704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR SALE

24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. I’LL COME TO YOU! Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332 HANDYMAN: REMODEL, RESTORATION AND RENOVATION. Interior and Exterior Painting. Apex. Call Michael, 828-748-5740.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds.

We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

LESSONS K-12 TEACHING / TUTORING. Need help for your children learning at home?

Mastered degreed teacher, 10 years experience.

Polkville, Ellenboro, Bostic area. Please leave message if no answer. (828) 395-0709 sbogartc@aol.com

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY PARKING LOT YARD SALE. Sat. Oct. 10th, 2020 from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Hands on Missions Parking Lot Yard Sale.

Most items $1, $3, $5. 1305 North Post Road, Shelby, NC 28150 ESTATE YARD SALE! at 4513 Polkville Road (Across from Polkville Methodist Church) Sat., Oct. 10th, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Guitars & Other Instruments, Tobacco Pipes, 1 Meerschaum Skull Pipe, Pottery, Shot Glasses and Other Bar & Man Cave Items. Lots of Miscellaneous! Don’t Miss This One! Shelby, NC 28150 WOODBRIDGE/MOSS LAKE KINGS MOUNTAIN. Sat. Oct. 17th, 2020, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE! Visit all Woodbridge sections, North, South East, West & Main. From all locations take Hwy 74, Moss Lake/Waco Exit.

Go north on Stoney Point Rd. See direction signs at Woodbridge Handy Mart at the corner of Stoney Point Road and New Camp Creek Church Road.

Kings Mountain, NC 28086 BENEFIT YARD SALE For CAROLINA PHANTOMS BASEBALL TEAM. Sat., Oct 10th, 2020 from 6:30 AM - Until.

At 2247-2 Kings Rd., Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE SWEET POTATOES AND MUSCADINES FOR SALE. 828-245-0956.

1952 FORD JUBILEE. Has turn plow, bush hog, disc harrow, scrap blade. $3800. Call 980295-9965, (704) 538-8867 $25.00* OFF ANY SERVICE of $100.00* or more! BUTLER’S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE located at 404 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC. Mon.-Fri. 8:305:00. Phone 704-750-4645 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

RIDING MOWER FOR SALE. Older model Craftsman, needs work, $200. 828-288-3866.

CUB CADET SL 50” CUT LAWN TRACTOR. 2 years old, grass catcher, tow behind spreader, only 60 hours, $1500. Beautiful leather couch w/nail head, Burgundy color, 94” long, like new, $1500. Heavy rugged wooden desk, great shape, no scratches, 72” long, 30” deep, $400. Call Al, 516-776-4009 or email: rideral101643@gmail.com FIREWOOD - YOU CUT. $25 standard truck bed of cutyour-own firewood. Hardwood laying on ground. (828) 395-0709 sbogartc@aol.com 22 TON WOOD SPLITTER. Pull behind Leaf Catcher. Pull behind Lawnmower Trailer.

(704) 477-1545 DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272.

ROLL TOP DESK FOR SALE. Solid Oak, very nice condition, with keys, no scratches, asking $250. 704-692-4449.

PROFORM ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE. Like new, used very little, digital dashboard, $175.

704-692-4449.

DALE EARNHARDT, SR. Collectible items for sale. Call 704487-9653 or 704-466-0401 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

FARM ITEMS FOR SALE. Gleaner 50 Combine, 20 ft. header, 2500 hours, $18,000.

Great Plains Sod Planter, used on 900 acres, $16,000. 704435-9035.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

VOLVO - (4) 17” WHEELS New $265-$300 each. All four for $265. Lugs! (941) 585-2099

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

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City.

828-245-5895.

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FARM & GARDEN

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

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

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Don’t Wait! Call for information.

(704) 480-0525

JOHN DEERE MODEL 14T. Square hay bailer. Kept in dry.

Not used in several years. $700 obo. (828) 429-8110

2002 FORD ESCAPE with 156k actual miles. Manual transmission, $3500. 828-7551824.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE 210,000 miles, $1000, Looks good, runs good. (704) 4344805 gbell506@carolina.rr.com

GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. Gas and electric EZ-GO, like new, 2 seats, 2 white, 2 green.

704-477-3500.

WORX BRUSH TRIMMER. Powerful lithium battery and charger, 2 spools of string, $40.

704-692-1127.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net LIKE NEW LIFT CHAIR. $350.

Barely used lift chair. Pick up in Forest City. For inquiries please call: 828-289-6792.

HAY ROLLS FOR SALE. IN THE DRY, NO RAIN. $15 & $20 per roll. (704) 538-9228

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac

by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

WANT TO BUY 24” WOMEN’S BICYCLE. Would like to buy women’s 24” bicycle. Call 704-487-9653 or 704-466-0401 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

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

BIG OLD SPEAKERS WANTED. Looking to buy large audio speakers, either in or not in cabinets, from 1940-1980.

No consoles. Please reply with make and model. cms2450@ juno.com

HOVEROUND WHEEL CHAIR. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS OLD. USED VERY LITTLE. LIKE BRAND NEW. $900.

(704) 692-2092 HOVEROUND LIFT CHAIR for those that can’t get up and down stairs. Chair is motorized so individual doesn’t have to walk up and down stairs. (704) 692-2092

CHICKENS FOR SALE. Crele and Spangled Old English Game Chickens for Sale. $50.00 a trio or trade for hogs.

704-284-2099.

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

WINTER IS COMING!!! SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE. No Pine or Poplar. $65 a load. Delivered locally. Call Fred, 828-202-1000.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned mixed hardwood, $65. Green Oak, $65.

Cut, split and delivered. 828395-0758.

2 CONCERT TICKETS. Andre Rieu Orchestra. Atlanta Georgia, March 8, 2021, Row D, $275. 828-287-5345, tumoses72@yahoo.com

HUSQVARNA 24 HP LAWNMOWER. 54” cut, used 3 times.

Paid $2100, asking $1500.

(704) 692-1573

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

DOG CAGES WITH BOTTOM PANS, call for price. Jazzy Electric Wheelchair, $350. Free kittens (almost cats). 828-2007441 or 828-289-3481.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788

REAR END COVER FORD 10.5, $75. Ford 10.5 Rear end cover with bolts. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

2007 KIA SPORTAGE $750 DOWN - $80 WEEK O.A.C. 704-482-0441 1994 FORD F-150 FOR SALE $1500.00 Firm. 704-473-7351.

NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots.

828-748-7264.

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

(828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY. Looking for 2 bedroom mobile home in good condition. (704) 434-7146 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 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

HOLSTEIN CALF STEER. 7 months old, grass & grain fed.

(704) 692-7131 PEDIGREE PUPPIES AT MUTT PRICES. The top quality you want in a dog, but at mutt pricing. We have had two litters of puppies.We have 3 parti Yorkies (2) female and (1) male and we have 3 regular Yorkies (2) female and (1) male. These are all 5 weeks old, they are all certified CKC registered puppies. First round of shots and going for 2 worming medication this week. They come with a health certifi cate. $1,000 for parti Yorkies and $900 for regular Yorkies.

(704) 473-7042 rvcollins70@ gmail.com FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of first vet visit. Call anytime. (704) 472-7116 RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com POT BELLY PIG PIGLETS 8 weeks old. $50 each. 704-2848335.

CARS & TRUCKS 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 130,000 miles, 2WD crew cab, automatic. Very good condition. $9,999. (828) 4298110 1994 HONDA CIVIC FOR SALE. 4 Dr., Purple, Manual.

Good running car. $950.00.

Call 704-313-7113 or 336-9978425. Ask for Faye.

2013 HONDA CIVIC SDN 131,000 miles, $7500. Excellent Condition, New Tires, New alternator, Garage kept 40 mpg interstate, 33-36 mpg town. Must See. (704) 4772654 dredfoot@att.net 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure.

Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time.

Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments (704)487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

INVACARE PRONTO M41 SCOOTER. 16 years old, needs new battery, still charges and runs, inside only, up to 275lbs, $200. Forest City. 828305-1834.

BUSH HOGGING AND GARDEN TILLING in the Patterson Springs, Grover, and South Shelby area. $60 hr.

Call 704-472-2595 for estimate.

FREE SELF DEFENSE STRIKEPEN. GastoniaUSA. com, fully functional self-defense for every day carry and use by men or women. NC4Ever@email.com

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft.

Delivery and install available.

J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs.

J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

2003 FORD ECONOLINE WAGON E150 Chateau Edition, Gold, Automatic, Quad Captains Chairs, Only 92,082 miles, $6200, Very Nice Van! Call (704) 434-9502 1997 MAZDA B2300 PICKUP, runs, needs head gasket, $500. 1995 LeBaron Convertible, auto, cruise control, comes with spare 1995 LeBaron for parts, motor & trans good, $1500 firm. 828-453-0828.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT with high mileage. Good work truck, $2500. Also, 30” cut Poulan riding mower, $140. 828289-1817.

CAMPERS 28 FT F350 FORD TIOGA 1984, new tires, runs great.

Totally self-contained. 69K miles. $4,870.00 or OBO. Call for more information. 772-2421519.

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

2002 MONACO Motor Coach, 2 slides. 42,370 miles. Excellent mechanical condition.

Good for over-the-road or livein. Must see. 828-289-5791 2017 MODEL SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILER. 20’, Murphy bed or sleeper sofa, 1 side & separate bath. Purchased new, excellent condition. $16,000. Selling for health reasons. Call for appointment.

(828) 405-8316

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2 BEDROOM 2 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

GASTON COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHERRYVILLE. 2BR, 1BA, Central Heat & AC. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, storage building. $600 month. $600 deposit. Call 704-435-8750.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

HONDA GOLDWING 1100.

New headlights, new horn and new signals. Bucket seat, windshield. 4K miles. Garage kept. $1850. 704-300-8378.

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

Starting at $500 per month.

828-382-0475.

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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

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HOME FOR SALE. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner lot, carport with double drive.

New gutters, outside doors and 6 year old roof. $148,900.

Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 3007736

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