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Cramerton unveils long-awaited Veterans Memorial

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

After years of wishing, planning, fund-raising, designing, deliberation, sculpting, and installing, the long-awaited Cramerton Veterans Memorial statue and plaza across from City Hall was formally unveiled and dedicated last Saturday.

The event was held on a chilly but bright morning that saw literally hundreds of veterans, officials, friends, and patriots show up for the historic ceremony.

The statue was created by Provo, Utah-based sculptor Matt Glenn at his Big Statues gallery. It arrived last Thursday wrapped in canvas on the back of a trailer. About a dozen men hoisted it into place on its pedestal. It was then covered up, so Saturday’s event was the first time most folks laid eyes on it.

A number of speakers addressed the crowd.

Cramerton mayor Will Cauthen declared it a “humbling experience” to address so many veterans.

“This has been my greatest honor since becoming mayor,” said Cauthen.

He went on to apologize to veterans that the memorial had not been done sooner, to thank everyone involved in its conception and completion, and to give words of love from the people of Cramerton to veterans past and present.

Vietnam veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and former Cramerton police chief Larry Rick also spoke.

“This day honors all veterans,” said Rick. “It’s all about the veterans. We live in the only nation that’s free thanks to them.”

NC House representative John Torbett took the mic.

“We are here to honor those that came before us,” he said.

“They never wavered in their faith.”

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Larry Rick, W.T. Queen, and Ted Reece had the honor of unveiling the Cramerton Veterans Memorial last Saturday morning.

The historic event drew a large crowd of veterans, dignitaries, and well-wishers.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont and Mt. Holly honor veterans Voters turned

out in droves

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Belmont and Mt. Holly joined other communities across our region Sunday by recognizing Veterans Day. The Belmont event took place at 11am at the American Legion Post 144 near Davis Park. Cold weather meant it was held indoors rather than downtown near the Fighting Yank statue.

Nonetheless, a nice group of folks gathered in the legion hall and recalled the sacrifices veterans have made for our nation in war and peacetime.

Post 144 member Larry Norwood led the POW/ MIA ceremony. Attendees gave the Pledge of Allegiance. Belmont mayor Charles Martin, a US Navy veteran himself, addressed the crowd.

“This day is important to mean also because my father died on Veterans Day twelve years ago,” Martin said, “He was a POW in WWII. It’s so good of you all to be here to honor the memory of those who fought and served in our armed services. We are special to live in a country where we look after each other and God has blessed us. Korea made.”

Post 144 commander Dan Cloninger, a retired NCANG C130 navigator shared the history of Veterans Day with the crowd and invited those veterans present to stand up and give a brief description of their service

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American Legion Post 144 member Larry Norwood performed the solemn POW/MIA ceremony at Belmont’s Veterans Day event.

Photo by Alan Hodge and several did.

“There is no bond like the bond between veterans,” said former 82nd Airborne veteran

Dave Robinson after he told his story.

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Board of Elections director Adam Ragan. “It was a record high turnout for a mid-term election. It was a good day for the voters of Gaston County.”

Dreary weather during last week’s mid-term elections did nothing to See ELECTIONS page 4 dampen the fervor of voters who turned out in large numbers.

In fact, nearly half- 49 percent or around 71,000- of the 145,000 registered voters in Gaston County got out to cast their ballot.

This was in contrast to the 2014 midterm elections when 41 percent of Gaston County voters filled out a ballot. These campaign volunteers in Mt. Holly “We had excel- were busy handing out fliers for their falent turnout through- vorite candidates. Poll workers reported out the county,” said brisk turnout all day.

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OPINION Home Remedies TODAY’S QUOTE:

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”

- John F. Kennedy

Thankfulness in the storm of life

Well, the cold and flu season is upon us as I mon cold is one know because I spent last week dog sick coughing of the most miserable feelings shivering, sneezing, aching, etc, etc.

During my malady I began pondering what sort known to man of remedies people had available to themselves and this time of We had a staff appreciation event involving Addressing our back in the “olden days”. I don't mean store bought year especially sports where people were “randomly assigned” character is a refining things like Castoria, Syrup of Black Draught, Cart- prevalent. Old to teams. One team included star athletes. It process. It’s as if there ers Liver Pills, Scott's Emulsion, or Gyro-Slim, I'm folks back in is amazing how Google randomly selected this is a filter God takes us speaking of natural remedies for common ailments. the hills probDream Team. Did I tell you who won? You through. It removes To answer this question, I turned to one of my ably didn't know guessed it. those character flaws, Tony Marciano favorite sources of wisdom- the Foxfire series of what a germ was, I wasn’t asked to join that team. I’m not an those blind spots, those books.

These volumes were written over 40 years but had plenty Alan Hodge athlete. I can’t hit, catch or throw a ball. I can behavioral issues that trip us up and prevent us play badminton, but that is not a competitive from being all God has created to be. That ago when a group of college students went up in the of ammo in the Banner-News Editor sport. reminds me of the Scripture that says, “Why do hills and interviewed granny women and grandpas fight against For some “crazy” reason, when I wasn’t I do things I shouldn’t do and not do the things and such, collected their wisdom, and went to press colds. One of the most popular cold remedies called for smearing thinking, I joined my high school cross-country I should do. Wretched man that I am, who will with it.

Anyway, here are some of my favorite natural goose grease on the sufferer's chest. Another team. If I was bad at ball sports, I was really deliver me from this body of death.” Sometimes bad at running sports. How bad was I? Dur- I feel as though I am running through life with remedies with the disclaimer that even though they calls for eating a large onion roasted in the fireing a regional meet where we competed with six my shoes tied together. I keep tripping and fall- made entertaining reading I have never actually place. Another advises mixing red pepper flakes with 'shine and taking a big “swaller”. other high school teams, I ran dead last. How far ing flat on my face, breaking my nose each and tried them myself. Dig? Sore throats and colds go together like red Lots of folks suffer from earache. To help alback was I? It was a cold November day in New every time.

Jersey The other team members already finished During those tough cross country meets I leviate this throbbing, save the oils that boil out of eye gravy and grits. To get rid of a sore throat, running the 2 ½ mile course. They were in the learned never to quit. I learned never to give up. the end of a burning persimmon limb and pour it hill folk advise making a poultice of kerosene, van; with the engine running, the heater on, en- I learned to press on and to press in, even when down your ear hole. You can also roast cabbage lard, and turpentine and smearing it on the neck. joying hot chocolate. I, on the other hand, had a it didn’t make sense, especially since I wasn’t stalks and squeeze the juice in the aforementioned In a few minutes mix sugar and a few drops of full half mile left to run. going to win or at least place in the top five and orifice. Yet another balm for earache can be made kerosene and swallow that. A less extreme sore by warming a spoonful of urine and drizzling it in throat cure can be cured by tying a dirty sock Whenever I reflect on my high school cross score points towards my varsity letter. around your neck. The sock should have been country days, I’m reminded of the scripture Where is the thankfulness in the storm of life your ear but don't get any on your clothes.

Headaches are aggravating and there are sev- worn for at least a week without washing. verse that says, “Not only so, but we also glory (notice I didn’t say “storms” but “storm)? It is A couple of quick cures for athletes foot calls in our sufferings, because we know that suffer- in the storm of day to day living I grow stronger. eral options open for those who would like to try a for tying a wool string around your toe or stephomespun remedy.

First, tie a flour sack over your ing produces perseverance; perseverance, char- The result - I shake off those character issues ping in fresh cow dung. head.

You can also put bull tallow and turpentine acter; and character, hope.” that trip me up, thus making me stronger. The Got a sore? Country folks say one way to No one likes suffering. I certainly don’t. life I live I live by faith in the one who died and on a rag and tie that around your noggin. Another “natural” headache cure is to smear your brow with heal it is by putting butter on the spot and letting Hope is wonderful. Hope sounds like fun. To gave His life for me. get to hope, we have to persevere in our sufferEveryone wants hope. Hope is not crossing crushed onions. Yet another involves saving your a hound lick it. A salve for sores can be made by ings. When we are suffering, God invites us to your fingers and believing everything will work hair clippings in a bag and when a headaches comes mixing mutton tallow, balm of Gilead buds and turpentine then putting it on the wound. press on when every cell in our being wants to out well. Hope is richer and deeper than that. on hiding the bag under a rock.

Warts are not all that common but can spoil No matter where you go lately it seems like walk away and find the easy path. It’s when we It’s not driven by my feelings that all is going to the appearance of an otherwise lovely hand. To folks are coughing.

Perhaps they should parch don’t quit, when we don’t give up that God takes be well (and I am a “feelings” person). Scripnix a wart, rub it with a chicken gizzard and some leaves of rat's vein, grind it up, and sniff it. us to the next section. It says, “Perseverance ture tells us that to go from suffering to hope, produces character.” God wants our character we have to go through two intermediary stages, Another cough cure, one that really works, is to put hide the gizzard under a rock. Another wart cure some moonshine in a jar, add rock candy or honey calls for stealing a washrag off your neighbor's to reflect that of his Son.” “endurance” and “character.” and lemon, and clothesline, rubbing the wart with it, and then take a swig. hiding the cloth in a box. Washing the wart with Ground gin- water from a rotten chestnut stump or lashing a

By Glenn Mollette long time. Dr. Martin Luther King taught marches and crude ger and sugar piece of fatback to it is also said to be effective. us how to peacefully protest. He dem- rhetoric that will Lastly, to cure tapeworms, old folks swear mixed, then put The horrendous shooting of 12 inno- onstrated how to march and stand up for accompany the upby eating tobacco seeds, eating a whole head of on the tongue cent people at a country music bar in Twin what is right. He had class. He wasn't per- coming election. garlic every day for a week, or eating crushed just before bed Oaks California reminds us that no place fect but he was a man to whom we need to Are we beyond is another old egg shells mixed with molasses and butter. in America is safe. If we thought there look for how to conduct ourselves when it crazy in America?

So there you go, natural cures or chemical time cough were some safe sacred zones in our coun- comes to going against injustices.

Look to a supposones, between the two there's bound to be someGlenn Mollette cure. try then we should ask the people in PittsMost Americans just want the simple edly safe dancing thing to fix what ails ye The comburgh. In particular, ask the people of the things of life. We want to live out our country music bar in Twin Oaks CaliforTree of Life Synagogue in the community lives in peace. We would like to work our nia. Look to a quaint neighborhood and a Phone of Squirrel Hill where eleven people were jobs, raise our families, save a little money respectable synagogue in Pittsburgh, or a 704-825-0580 murdered and six others wounded during and occasionally be able to buy a car and remote trailer in Martin County, Kentucky Fax a sacred hour of worship.

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ELECTION from page 4

Now for the results.

In the Gaston County Board of Commissioner contest, three of the current board membersRepublicans Tom Keigher of Gastonia Township, Tracy Philbeck of Dallas Township, and Chad Brown of Riverbend Township- were all reelected.

Keigher defeated Diana Mansfield 44,229 to 25,475; Philbeck overtook Daniel Caudill 43,950 to 25,272; Brown beat Jennifer Graham 42,868 to 26,216.

The Gaston County Board of Education had five races in it arena and incumbents won in all but one case. Lee Dedmon defeated Mike Stuart for the Gastonia Township seat, Justin Davis retained his South Point Township post. Dot Cherry kept her at-large position, and Kevin Collier won re-election in Riverbend Township. Cherry and Collier were unopposed.

The Dallas Township contest saw incumbent Catherine Roberts decline another run. Her seat went to Steve Hall who earned 62.4 percent of the votes versus 36.5 percent for challenger Helen O’Daly.

Also on the Gaston County scene, voters OKed a bill that will allow alcohol sales in the county’s unincorporated area.

There were four options for sales and they all passed. The choices included sales of beer, wine, mixed drinks, and at ABC stores. Prior to the vote, municipalities in the county could approve alcohol sales or not. That policy left about 77,000 unincorporated folks in the dry.

The alcohol results saw malt beverages pass 59.9 percent for and 40.06 against. Unfortified wine got the nod with 61.1 percent for and 38.6 against.

Mixed drinks won 70.2 percent for and 29.7 against. ABC sotres won 70.3 percent for and 29.7 against.

On the North Carolina state level, the mid-term election saw Gaston County voters send several Republican incumbents back to Raleigh. NC State House representatives Kathy Harrington, Dana Bumgardner, and John Torbett all won their races handily. Harrington racked up 63.49 percent of the votes in her 43rd District Senate race against Democrat Altriese

Price with around 34 percent and Libertarian Mitchell Bridges with under three percent.

In the 44th District NC Senate contest, former Shelby mayor Ted Alexander took 68 percent of the votes versus 44 percent for Democrat David Lee Lattimore of Shelby.

The 108th District NC House contest saw Torbett gather 59.7 percent of the votes opposed to Robert Kellogg’s 40.2 percent.

In the 109th District NC House race, Bumgardner took in 58.9 percent of the votes while challenger Susan Maxon who got 40.7 percent.

The 110th District NC House vote go to Hasting with 67.8 percent versus 32.1 percent for Christy McCleary.

On the Congressional scene as it relates to North Carolina, 10th District, U.S. House of Representatives Republican incumbent Patrick McHenry won his bid for an eight term. McHenry defeated Democrat David Wilson Brown of McAdenville by a tally of 60 percent of the votes cast.

The 10th District cover quite a swath of ground including Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, Polk, and Rutherford counties as well as portions in Catawba, Buncombe, and Iredell.

The mid-term election also had six potential amendments to the NC state constitution on the ballot. IN Gaston County, the amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish won 69.8 percent for and 30.8 percent against.

An amendment to strengthen the rights of crime victims won 73.8 percent for to 26.1 against. The need to show a photo ID to vote won 68.4 percent to 31.5 percent. The creation of a nonpartisan judicial merit committee failed 61.1 percent to 38.8 percent. The creation of a bipartisan board of ethics and elections also got a thumbs down 54.6 percent to 45.3 percent.

Statewide, four of the six amendments passed. Hunting and fishing got 57.1 for and 42.8 against. Victims’ rights had 62.1 for and 37.8 against. Tax cap saw 57.3 for and 42.6 against.

Voter photol ID won 55.5 for and 44.4 against. The judicial merit committee was 66.9 percent against and 33.1 for. The board of ethics was 61.6 against and 38.3 for.

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For many of us, driving through Spencer Mountain is nothing more than a trip up either side of the mountain. We tend to take for granted the several minute trek into Lowell or Ranlo but for others in the county, each trip serves as a stroll down memory lane. They see memories of friends playing after school, getting water from a community spring for cooking, drinking, or washing clothes, and living off the land from their gardens and livestock.

Gerald Petty and Vivian Petty Fraley of Lowell were born and raised in Spencer Mountain.

They are two of fourteen children born prior to World War II and say that Spencer Mountain is the place where a lot of people wished they still had homes.

“In fact, a lot of people died wishing they still had homes there,” claims Fraley.

Their mother was reared on the Flowers Farm across the creek toward Dallas and their father hailed from Fallston, North Carolina. Among their friends who grew up with them, James “Dowell” McGee of Dallas has made a mission of keeping the memory of the once thriving community alive through maps, photographs, and documents about the area during its many phases through the years.

“My great grandmother Elizabeth McGee started the first Bible classes in Spencer Mountain around 1898,” said McGee. “She helped to get the church started in the area.”

To give you an idea of life on the mountain, there was one school house with two teachers that taught the first through the fifth grade. Gerald remembers having a dog that would follow him into the classroom and rest at his feet while participating in daily lessons over the course of two years. There were organized baseball teams for children to play in and on Saturday nights, the evenings would come alive during cake walks and dances in the community building as live music filled the air. Spencer Mill provided living wages for

the workers in the town and jobs for those coming directly out of school.

“I finished school after the eleventh grade when I was sixteen and went straight to work in the mill,” claims Fraley. “I absolutely LOVED it.”

Gerald explained that millwork ran in their family extensively.

“Our father would make the cards that created the designs for the tablecloths made in the mill,” he said. “He would say that they could create a tablecloth to depict just about anyone’s face if they wanted to.”

In those times the mill not only produced goods to customers ordering textiles but accommodated the community as well.

There was a general store connected to the mill where people could get supplies such as sugar and flour as they needed.

“Before the war, you could go and put just about anything you needed on your tab and settle up once you were paid,” McGee explained.

When asked what happened after the war, he explained that textiles began to slow, and the mill began to slowly but surely shut down.

“My daddy was the first one to work in the weave room and the last to leave,” said McGee. “Sam Love came in one day and told him to shut it down and that they were done. He didn’t want to leave Spencer Mountain just like I didn’t want to leave Spencer Mountain. The Mill was very much the heart of the community.”

There is rarely a conversation about Spencer Mountain where the Love House isn’t included.

Surrounding its many mysteries, there are finally witnessed answers that may surprise you.

“The only people who ever lived there were superintendents of the mill and it was never actually haunted,” chuckled McGee. “Unless you consider a few boys sneaking in to play pool upstairs from time to time haunted!”

Betty Petty is the wife of Gerald and says that although she grew up in McAdenville,

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there is nothing quite like growing up in a mill village community.

“People today will never know the joys we had growing up,” she said. “Look at the places that built the communities we live in such as Smyre and the Firestone area. We weren’t glued into television or IPods and we all knew and cared for one another like family.”

In articles passed from various sources, Spencer Mountain has always been viewed as a ghost. It’s just land with a river and a plot where an old house stood.

There is discussion of houses being built where these memories once took place and although the houses will be new, hopefully the spirit once flowing in the mountain can live again.

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The Community Foundation of Gaston County recently presented a $2,000 check to Belmont’s Elements of Empowerment group. The presentation took place at Caravan Coffee in downtown Belmont with from the left: Erin Wiggins, David Neeley, Lakisha Spears McNair, Vince Hill, Delta P. Sanders, and Kathleen Boyce.

“This community jazz series brings a unique and culturally rich experience to our community. The Foundation’s Board of Directors is appreciative of the partnership formed between Elements of Empowerment and Belmont Abbey College to host this performance series,” Delta Patterson Sander added- “This investment in the Community Jazz Series will bring stated Erin Wiggins, CFGC the joy of music to many.”

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The Coin of the Realm

By Lee H. Hamilton

Debate in Congress has always been contentious. I can remember times on Capitol Hill when “debate” was actually more of a screaming match than a civil discussion.

Back then, we had a colleague who stepped forward at these times to remind each side that if we wanted to get anything done — rather than just shout at each other for the cameras — we had to have a measure of trust in one another.

He was right.

Representative government depends on trust. It depends on trust among policy-makers in Congress, and on popular trust in the people who make decisions on Capitol Hill and in the White House. It depends on trust in those who are charged with implementing those laws.

And it requires trust in the institutions in which those decisions are produced and implemented.

Trust really is the coin of the realm. If there’s nothing but cynicism, deep suspicion, and lack of confidence in the system, it cannot work.

Think about it from the point of view of ordinary citizens. We have to believe that our voices will be heard, lis-

tened to, and taken into consideration in the halls of power.

Which is why it is so damaging when government acts in ways that diminish trust. If you feel that government is just helping corporations and rich people, you lose confidence in the system. And government has to be able to deliver the goods, the services, the protections that people expect.

The same with our elected representatives. We have to believe they will in fact level with us rather than present half-truths and distortions, and will act in our interests. If they can’t show they’re able to function according to the rules, traditions and norms that we expect, if they are unable to acknowledge the facts, if they cannot rise above division and gridlock and negotiate to get things done, then we lose faith.

There is no doubt that my colleague was right. If the various levels of government don’t enjoy the trust of the people, then representative democracy doesn’t work. Which is why the low levels of trust we see in the United States today are so worrisome. How far down this road can we go before we lose the ability to function effectively as a democracy?

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory First Baptist Church Cramerton 8th Avenue • Cramerton, NC

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

McADENVILLE

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Morningside Missionary Church

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

Mt. Holly Church of God

CRAMERTON

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

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

North Main Baptist Church

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

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

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

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

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church

Gateway Cowboy Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

Core Church

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Cornerstone Family Worship

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Finish Line Christian Center

Amazing Grace Baptist Church Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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

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

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

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

LOWELL

New Faith Baptist Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Bethlehem Church

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

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

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

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Jehovah’s Witnesses

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

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

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

Employees of

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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

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

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

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

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

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

United In Action of Stanley

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

811 Mauney Rd.

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Welcome Baptist Church

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

BESSEMER CITY

First Baptist Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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

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

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

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

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

DALLAS

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Gaston Christian Church

Upper Room United Pentecostal

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Grace Baptist Church

Unity Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Riverside Baptist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

St. Marks United Methodist Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

STANLEY

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Springwood Freewill Baptist

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Life Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Bethel Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Roper Street 704-827-6280

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

MT. HOLLY

East Belmont Baptist Church

Fresh Anointing Church of God

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Restoration Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

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

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Looking Back on the 2017-2018 Season Many think of flu season as wintertime only, however, influenza virus circulates year-round. The last season peaked in February, but flu was still being reported months later. This past season was one of the deadliest on record with over 170 pediatric deaths, attributable to a very active pandemic year. It is important to understand that the status as a pandemic year was NOT because the flu vaccine was less effective against one of the included strains, as was widely misunderstood. Over 80 percent of last season’s deaths were in individuals who did not get the vaccine.

For those that say they are less likely to get vaccinated

By Marty Baker, MD because they believe it was not CaroMont Health

effective last year, the very opposite should be true - this past season has reminded us of a very stark reality: the flu virus is deadly and we should do all we can to prevent it.

Recommendations for the 2018-2019 Season For the upcoming season, a few recommendations have not changed from last year. The annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. The American Academy of Pediatrics is again recommending that the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV 3/4), known as the “flu shot,” should be the primary choice for all children.

The major change for this season is that the live attenuated intranasal vaccine (LAIV4), known as “flu mist,” is again available for limited use. It was previously not recommended because it was inferior against influenza for the past few seasons. This year, it is simply unknown for its effectiveness but may be offered to children who meet eligibility criteria and would not otherwise receive flu vaccine.

Your health care provider can assist in the decision, however, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending the “flu shot” as the first choice for all children. The “flu mist”

will not be offered at every location, so patients should check with their provider ahead of time to make sure it is available.

The AAP and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) will have real-time surveillance data available throughout the upcoming season and will update recommendations as appropriate.

Common Flu Myths As a pediatrician, I hear the following statements from patients and families, and I want to ensure everyone is fully informed based on science and experience. Here are a few of the most common myths I hear: The flu vaccination gave me the flu.

This is actually impossible. The injectable vaccine contains nothing that can grow in the body. It is an inactivated form of the virus and cannot give anyone the flu.

The flu mist is a live attenuated version of the virus which is deactivated at the body’s core temperature. It is administered in the nasal passage which is much cooler than the body’s core temperature. As a precaution, it cannot be given to high risk individuals.

I’ve never had the flu, so I don’t need the vaccine.

This is, simply, good luck. Continue to be vigilant with good hand hygiene and stay away from those infected, but still, the vaccination is the best preventative method to avoid getting the flu.

It’s better to get the flu and let the body’s natural defense take care of it.

The flu is a deadly virus. It is never better to get a deadly virus in your system and hope your body’s natural defense is up to par. And should your body build a defense against one strain of the flu, remember the vaccine will administer defense against several different strains. In some seasons, two or three strains will circulate.

I don’t want to get the vaccine too early.

It’s never too early or too late to get the flu vaccination. It is both safe and effective – I strongly recommend getting your immunization every year.

Free NC Cooperative Extension Workshop: Healthy Holiday Hints Do you struggle with the holiday season sabotaging your good health? Looking for healthier holiday recipes? Want to keep from getting so stressed out this holiday season? If so, this upcoming free workshop is for you! Join us for a discussion on how to enjoy the holiday season without hurting your health. From recipe makeovers, managing stress, and staying active, we’ll share ideas and discuss strategies that can be helpful in maintaining your health goals.

“The holiday season is often a time when we put our health on the “back burner”. It’s easy to get caught up in the many holiday errands and activities, making it easy to neglect our own health and well-being. This session will give participants a chance to tackle common struggles together, while gaining some support and even a little motivation from others, ” says Linda Minges, registered dietitian and workshop instructor.

“Healthy Holiday Hints” is sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension and will be throughout November and December at many locations throughout Gaston County. Register by contacting the site location within five business days of the session date: Thurs., November 29th - 10:00am to 11:00am (Lucile Tatum Center – 704.865.3291) Fri., November 30th– 10:30am to 11:30am (Dallas Library – 704.922.3621) Wed., December 5th – 11:30am to 12:30pm (Cherryville Library – 704.435.6767) Thurs., December 6th – 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Stanley Library – 704.263.4166)

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101 Oak Grove St. • Mt. Holly, NC 28120

704-827-1801

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Serving God This past Sunday we celebrated Veterans Day. On this day we honored those living and past, who gave so much for their country. One of our Rev. Trent Rankin nation’s most precious treasures is our Salvation Church veterans. Those who serve and have Gastonia, NC served have given so much of them- salvationchurchnc.org selves, selflessly, so that we might be free. When we think of veterans, we think of service. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to serve as well, but what does such service mean?

Acts 4:1-21 records a visit Peter and John made to the temple in Jerusalem. While there they encountered a disabled man begging for money. Peter told him that they had no money but told him in the name of Jesus Christ to stand and walk, and he did! After this great miracle, people gathered to hear Peter and John. They led five thousand people to Jesus that day. The rulers and elders of the temple had Peter and John arrested, bringing them before the council to answer for what they had done. They asked by what power they healed the man. Boldly through the power of the Holy Spirit they proclaimed they had healed through Jesus Christ, the only way to salvation. Those rulers and elders that day threatened them to keep quiet, yet they defiantly continued to proclaim Christ.

Peter and John exuded service to Jesus. They had a tremendous faith in Jesus. They had seen His miracles, John was there at the cross, and they both saw the empty tomb that first Easter. However, they did not simply believe Jesus, they lived for Him every day. We must also have great faith in Jesus.

We must also live for Him. It is not enough to just believe in Jesus, and wait for heaven, we must become true disciples for Jesus just as Peter and John were. Such commitment brings about trust and boldness in the faith. Peter and John’s trust in Jesus allowed them to heal the man that day. It also allowed them to speak so boldly before the rulers of their day. When we live for Jesus, we too can walk boldly in our faith as we face an evil world.

When we think of service, we often think of sacrifice.

Many veterans have paid the ultimate price for their nation, and we will never forget them. Peter and John, like many of those of the early church, paid a heavy price for their faith.

Peter like Jesus was crucified. John was exiled to the island of Patmos. Serving Jesus will cost us. Satan does everything he can to stop us and our testimony. Although Christian service is not easy, it leads to the throne of God. As we honor our veterans this week, both living and past, we are reminded of the importance of service. Our veterans give their all for their nation, and their fellow man. What does service mean to you? As a Christ follower, are you living for Jesus? How is your service? Like Peter and John, boldly testify of the greatness of Jesus Christ.

The 2018 MACC Amazing Race Challenge teams were pumped up and ready to go just before the start of the race after a Chickfil-A of Belmont lunch at the Tug Deason Gym in Stanley. They raced through all of the Montcross area towns and Gastonia competing in challenges before crossing the finish line at McKenney Chevrolet in Lowell. — with Ryan Schrift, Emily Nivens Wilson, Chris Kennedy, Moses Nueman Jr., Rachael Peterson Wruble, Councilman Ryan Schrift, McKenney Chevrolet and Chickfil-A Belmont in Stanley, North Carolina.

Montcross Chamber photo

First Baptist Belmont dinner Come one, Come all to a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 23 N. Central Ave. Belmont. No reservation needed. Jackson's Cafeteria will be catering the dinner.

Church will provide desserts and drinks. Join in this delicious turkey or ham dinner and all the trimmings absolutely free.

The Fallen Soldier Table.

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

Please call the church office if you plan on attending or if you need a meal, or meals, delivered to your residence. The phone number is (704) 825-9600. Please call by Friday, November 16, 2017, so we know how many meals to prepare.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

The Mt. Holly Police Dept. parking lot at the Muncipal Center now features a “Meet-Up Spot”, an ideal exchange location for internet purchases. This well-lit, 24/7 surveilled location provide buyers and sellers more peace of mind when meeting in person to exchange goods. Thank you to OfferUp for partnering with the Police Department to provide a #CommunityMeetUpSpot in Mount Holly.

MHPD photo

The Stowe Family YMCA in Mt. Holly held its 2nd Annual Veterans Luncheon on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Over 70 veterans and their families were in attendance to enjoy a meal and ceremony honoring our local veterans. The East Gaston color guard was also in attendance. This luncheon was created

by Bronnie Barfield, veteran and member of the YMCA staff.

Photos by Molly D’Avria

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

Our featured pets for this week are 5 Dachshund mix pups that are 13 weeks old, 7 Beagle mix pups that are 10 weeks old, Sam the 6 month old male Blue Heeler mix, and Boo the 7 month old female Husky mix. Our big dog pet of the week is Marley the 6 year old female Husky/Shepherd mix. They all want to win your heart. All the pets are current on distemper/ Bronnie Barfield reading the Welcome Letter. parvo vaccines, micro-chipped, spayed/neutered and had multiple de-wormings.

We also have cats, kittens, guinea pigs and a rabbit.

Please stop in to visit the pets this weekend at PetSmart in Gastonia because the dogs and cats love the attention. They will be looking for you so come on out for some family fun.

We will have many pets available for adoption at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard. Tri-County Animal Rescue will be available Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-6 pm. Don’t forget!

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

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

Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box East Gaston High color guard trooping the colors.

483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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VETERANS from page 1

Art Shoemaker recounted his experiences in the National Guard and the vow he and his comrades made that “no Viet Cong would come to Belmont.”

Cloninger also recognized the ones that stayed on the home front.

“We must remember the sacrifices the families made,” he said “They are important too.”

Over in Mt. Holly, the Veterans Day even took place at 3pm in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. A large screen up front flashed dozens of photos showing Mt. Holly veterans in the field and at home going back to WWII. During the event, city leaders read off the names of 684 veterans from the Mt. Holly area. This was the fifth year in a row that Mt. Holly has honored its veterans with such a ceremony and display.

Emcee Garrie Brinkley with the Mt. Holly Historical Society addressed the crowd.

“We continue to collect military photos and love to get them,” Brinkley said. “I could look at these pictures over and over again.”

Brinkley continued.

“We all owe thanks to veterans who not only gave up a portion of their family life, but some gave their lives as well. We are here today to honor all veterans from Mt. Holly who served.”

Brinkley went on to point out 94 year old Willie Rhyne, a WWII veteran who served on the destroyer USS O’Bannon 1941-1945.

“He is a treasure to our community,” said Brinkley.

After the First Presbyterian portion of the day, everyone filed over to the Mt. Holly Historical Society next door to see the military memorabilia on display and recall old campaigns.

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is an official United States public holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans, that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th The Veterans Wall of Remembrance in the Mt. Holly Historical Society Museum.

Photos by Alan Hodge day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.[1] There is another military holiday, Armed Forces Day, a minor U.S. remembrance that also occurs in May, which honors those currently serving in the U.S. military.

Veterans standing and being recognized in Mt. Holly

US Navy WWII veteran Willie Rhyne, 94, was recognized at Mt. Holly’s Veterans Day event.

Garrie Brinkley, Mt. Holly Historical Society member emceed the Veterans Day ceremony.

Willie Bert Rhyne Navy 1941-1945 WWII

Folks at Belmont’s Veterans Day ceremony pledge allegiance.

Belmont mayor Charles Martin addresses the Post 144 Commander Dan Cloninger shares Veterans Day crowd. his Veterans Day thoughts.

Cooper Summerlin led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Mt. Holly Veterans Day ceremony.

Paige Sisk sang the National Anthem at the Mt. Holly event.

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Workers unload the Cramerton Veterans Memorial statute after it arrived last Thursday from Provo, Utah.

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The statue being carefully placed on its pedestal.

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Larry Rick, W.T. Queen, Ted Reece, and Scott Kincaid uncover the statue.

CRAMERTON From Page 1 Warren Cramer, grandson of Stuart Cramer, told the crowd the story of how the famous Cramerton Khaki uniform cloth came to be. During WWII Cramer Mills turned out untold amounts of the material for our troops.

“Without veterans we would not have our freedoms,” he said “We are fortunate to be Americans.”

The event concluded with the unveiling of the bronze statue that shows a soldier and little girl saluting the American flag that flies in front of Cramerton’s city hall. After the ceremony, many folks lined up to take photos of their family members and veterans with the statue- something that will no doubt take place WWII veteran Mack Drake was one of many folks who proudly posed with the Veterans Memocountless times in the decades rial statue after it was unveiled. More photos on page 11.

Photos by Alan Hodge to come.

One of the displays presented at the Veterans Memorial event.

This plaque at the Cramerton Veterans Memorial explains the history of the famous “Cramerton Khaki” uniform cloth.

Friends and sponsors of the Cramerton Veterans Memorial.

Military Order of the Purple Heart member Larry Rick speaking to the audience.

Just a few of the dozens of memorial/honor bricks around the Flags and plaques at the Cramerton Veterans Memorial representing the branches of the armed forces. base of the Veterans Memorial statue.

Names of those veterans from Cramerton who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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These WWII veterans were on hand for the Veterans Memorial unveiling. Front row- Rodney Young, Walter Savage, Clifford Norris, W.T. Queen, Mack Drake. Rear row- Herman Beaty, Kendall Adams, Ted Reece, Julian Ratliff. Mayor Will Cauthen right rear.

Just a small portion of the big crowd at the Veterans Memorial event.

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The Cramerton Fire Dept. brought out this huge flag to welcome everyone to the Veterans Memorial event.

Photos by Alan Hodge

The Gaston Symphonic Band performed patriotic tunes at the Cramerton event.

Cramerton mayor Will Cauthen addresses the crowd.

NC House representative John Torbett presented mayor Cau- Cramerton Mayor Will Cauthen presents Ted Reece with the Spirit of Cramerton Memorial award. then with a NC state and US flag.

The South Point JNROTC presenting the colors.

These cub scouts showed their colors at the Cramerton Memorial event. From left- Evan Hennrich, Xavier Zapata, Jordan Andrea, John Cate sings the National Anthem.

Rohan Krishnamurthy.

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Just some of the aircraft on display.

Scenes from Patriotic Fly-In

The Gastonia airport held a patriotic fly in and show last Saturday. Members of the Civil Air Patrol and many veterans were there. The event raised $3,000 in cash donations as well as numerous Christmas gifts and 100 coats for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston.

Photos by Sue Buetler

East Gaston JROTC Color Guard: Austin Medlin, Nicholas Cook, Donavan Curtis and Jonathan Ballard.

Mary Robinson of Gaston Boys & Girls Club.

Civil Air Patrol cadets salute the flag.

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A wonderful celebration took place last week at Webb Street School with the dedication of a new inclusive playground. It is an amazing facility for the students at Webb Street and the community.

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Students attend Choral Clinic Gaston Christian School Ensemble students Hannah Cochrane, Shelby Duncan, Sharon Huang and Ryan Thornburg with their choral director, Mrs. Karla Pursley, attended the 41st annual Choral Clinic at Gardner-Webb University on October 11, 2018. After a day of rehearsals, the afternoon concluded with a concert by the Clinic Choir and the GWU Concert Choir which included GCS alumni, Chris Adams.

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Classroom Central truck visits Gaston County Schools Gaston Schools would like to give a big “shout-out” to Classroom Central for bringing the “Vroom” truck to Gaston County. The truck resembles a commercial beverage delivery truck, and it is designed as a mobile store where teachers can shop for school supplies and materials.

More than 130 teachers stopped by Woodhill Elementary to pick up supplies for their classrooms. The supplies were valued at more than $32,000.

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Textile Technology Center celebrates 75th anniversary Members of the North Carolina textile community gathered on Thursday, November 8, as the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College marked its 75th anniversary.

The facility opened as the North Carolina Vocational Textile School in 1941 and offered its first classes in September of 1943. In 1972, a program that would lead to an Associate Degree in Textile Manufacturing Technology was added, and that year the program was attached to the N.C. Department of Community Colleges. The school became the 59th institution in the N.C. Community College System and was renamed the North Carolina Center for Applied Textile Technology (NCCATT) in 1991.

Reggie Deal studied knitting at the Textile School from 1952 to 1954, during his junior and senior years in high school. The high school gave credit for the courses he took at the Textile School. The training Deal received started him on a long career in the textile industry. “The textile mills in Belmont were very active at that time and needed trained employees,” said Deal.

“After finishing the classes at the Textile School, I got a job as a fixer at Belmont Hosiery, repairing the machinery.” He eventually moved to Lincolnton and in 1968 he got a job at the Leslie Fay Knitting Plant located there. He worked at Leslie Fay until the plant closed in 1980.

Because he could see that the regional textile industry was slowing down, Deal studied Electrical Engineering at Gaston College for three years during the 1970s. When the Leslie Fay plant closed, he got a job at the Timken Bearing Plant, and he worked there until he retired in 2000.

Deal became active in the Belmont Historical Society about 10 or 15 years ago, and he plans to bring vintage photos of the Textile School with him when he attends the NCCATT 75thAnniversary Celebration on November 8. He will also share a 1954 issue of “The Knitter” magazine, which features an article about the School.

Jerome Harris graduated at the top of his class at the Textile School in 1989, winning the Academic Excellence Award. He had taken a course in Dyeing and Finishing Technology, which was an area of interest because at the time he was a Supervisor in the Dyehouse at Pharr Yarns. “What I learned at the Textile School in that course helped me get promoted to Lab Manager,” he said. “Shortly thereafter, I was promoted to Technical Director.” Harris later accepted a job as Dyehouse Manager with Spectrum Dyed Yarns. He joined the staff of the Textile Technology Center in 2011 and he is now the

Left to right: City of Gastonia Mayor Walker Reid presents Don Rusch, Product Development Coordinator (Yarn Formation Lab) for the Textile Technology Center a proclamation from the city council on November 6, in recognition of the Textile Technology Centers 75th Anniversary.

Don Rusch, front standing, Product Development Coordinator (Yarn Formation Lab) for the Textile Technology Center receives a proclamation from the Gastonia City Council on November 6, in recognition of the Textile Technology Centers 75th Anniversary. (back row) Gastonia City Council members David Kirlin, James Gallagher, Mayor Walker Reid, Todd Pierceall, Jennifer Stepp, and David Humphries. City Councilman Robert Kellogg is not pictured.

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The NCCATT became part of Gaston College in 2005, and since that time it has grown substantially, quadrupling the size of its customer base to nearly 300. In addition to classes that train individuals for the textile industry, the Textile Technology Center works with clients and partners in the industry on product development, sample production, and laboratory testing. It has evolved with the industry to provide cutting edge solutions to fiber producers, textile and apparel manufacturers, and retailers with highly specialized needs. Its client base includes companies like Parkdale Mills, Wellman, DuPont, Pharr Yarns, Nike, BASF, US Army, Echoview Fiber Mill, Glen Raven, Unifi, Filspec, Uster Technologies, and Sealed Air. Suzette McHugh is the Textile Technology Center Training Manager. “The Textile Technology Center is a unique resource for the textile industry—in its scope, its capabilities and the expertise affiliated with it. The Textile Center provides new product development services to assist textile clients with their new product ideas. The knowledge and experience of the staff, combined with the processing and testing capabilities, enables customers to obtain a quick but thorough product evaluation and provides guidance on how to proceed with the concept.

This is truly a valued entity, working to assist textile clients to be successful and grow their business.”

Raul Thomas, Textile Laboratory and Training Manager at Uster Technologies, Inc., is an enthusiastic supporter of the Center. “My company has been a partner to the Textile Technology

Center for several years,” he said. “Some of Uster’s laboratory equipment is located at the Textile Center and it has been a win win win situation for Uster, the Textile Technology Center, and the textile industry for the following reasons: Uster has a location in which some of its latest state of the art laboratory equipment can be showcased. The Textile Technology Center has free access to use the equipment for contract testing. The textile industry receives valuable test results from some of the latest generation of Uster laboratory equipment.”

Thomas continued, “I have been privileged to serve on the Center’s Advisory Board for the past six years.

From this vantage point, I have a greater appreciation of the evolving and vital roles in which the Textile Center operates. The center is uniquely qualified and equipped to perform a wide range of physical, chemical, and microscopy testing, training a wide range of customers on various textile topics, conducting trial production runs from fiber to finished fabric, etc. In my opinion, the services provided by the Textile Technology Center are essential to the needs of an everchanging textile industry. I offer my congratulations on 75 years of service, and best wishes for another 75!”

Serving on the NCCATT Foundation’s Board of Directors is Bill Gray, who is retired from the Charlotte office of Murata Machinery USA, Inc., a world leader in machine tool technology, automated storage and retrieval systems, clean room automation, and textile machinery. “The Textile Center is important to the textile industry not only in North Carolina, but also the whole United States,” he said. “As the industry declined at the

turn of the century, the surviving companies reduced staff involved with testing, research and quality control.

The Center took over these roles for a reasonable cost to the industry and became an essential part of not only their survival but also their growth. The members of the staff at the Center are heroes to the industry.”

“The Textile Technology Center has been the centerpiece of our Kimbrell Campus in Belmont,” said Dr. Patricia Skinner, President of Gaston College. “Over its 75 year history, it has been a vital resource to the textile industry, both for workforce training and for the services and solutions it offers. We are proud that the Center has grown and evolved since it became part of Gaston College in 2005 and we congratulate its staff and clients, past and present, on this momentous anniversary.”

At the anniversary celebration on November 8, Dr. Skinner will welcome guests, including Center partners and clients, members of the Gaston College Board of Trustees, the Center’s Advisory Board and Foundation Board of Directors, government officials, and past and current staffers. Representatives from some of the Center’s partners, along with Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin, will offer comments.

Sam Buff, Director of the Textile Technology Center, will share with the attendees the history, successes, and activities of the Center, and will invite the guests to tour the Center’s facilities.

“I look forward to hosting this celebration of the Textile Technology Center,” said Buff. “From its beginning as the North Carolina Vocational Textile School up to today, the Center has been an integral part of the North Carolina textile industry. It

Left to right: Gaston County Commissioner Tom Keigher presents Jasmine Cox, Special Projects Coordinator for the Textile Technology Center a commendation from the Board on October 23, recognizing the observation of the Textile Technology Centers 75th Anniversary.

City of Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin, right, presents Sam Buff, Director for the Textile Technology Center a proclamation from the city council on November 5, in recognition of the Textile Technology Center’s 75th Anniversary.

Photos provided has seen the industry through ups and downs and now it is proud to have helped in the evolution and rebound of the present-day textile industry. I look forward to our continued partnerships with our clients, and to all the technological advances that will further modernize the industry. I anticipate that the Center will still be going strong on its 100th anniversary.”

Since its inception, the Textile Technology Center has played a significant role in helping the industry in remaining competitive, manufacturing quality products, and maintaining a well-trained workforce. On the Center’s 75th anniversary and beyond, Gaston College and the Textile Technology

Center remain committed to fulfilling the Center’s mission to serve the resurgent and vibrant textile industry in North Carolina with modern and advanced solutions and continued excellence. Currently the TTC serves 350 customers in Gaston and Lincoln counties, statewide, nationally, and internationally. Last fiscal year the Center made $1.9 million dollars.

The Textile Technology Center also received proclamations from the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln County Commissioners, Lincolnton City Council, and Lincoln-Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce, and more. They will be on display at the Center on the Kimbrell Campus.

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The Gaston County Board of Education brought attention to the outstanding efforts of schools, students, employees, and business/community partners during the August 20, September 17, and October 15 regular monthly meetings. Here is a summary of the “Good News” recognition.

The Board of Education recognized Forestview High School senior Rogan Smith, who is the first student in Gaston County to successfully complete the state requirements for the North Carolina Pre-Apprentice for Masonry program. Rogan completed 135 hours of work-based learning with McGee Brothers Masonry. He is pictured with his mother, Board member Justin Davis, principal Crystal Houser, Career and Technical Education coordinator Heather Forbes, and masonry teacher Charles Austin. See more on page 18.

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The Board of Education recognized Office Depot, the United Way of Gaston County, and Gastonia Nissan for their efforts to support our school supplies collection. Office Depot and the United Way helped the“Stuff That Bus!” collection, and Gastonia Nissan sponsored the “Fill the Frontier” collection. Pictured (from left to right) are Board member Lee Dedmon, Office Depot store manager Robert Moore, United Way of Gaston County community impact manager June Jones and Managing Partner of Gastonia Nissan Jeff Viner.

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The Board of Education recognized Mount Holly Middle School teacher Heather Wilson and several of her students, who participated in the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s “Build Your Own Boat” competition. The students’ boat was one of only eight boats to stay intact with all riders inside it while navigating the whitewater channel. The students are pictured with principal Jamie Peoples, assistant principal Michael Dermott, instructional technology facilitators Chris Goodson, Katherine Leatherman, and Lisa Montgomery, and Board chairman Kevin Collier.

The Board of Education recognized Mamie Chisholm, a French teacher at Ashbrook High School, who was named the honorary grand marshal for the “Big 50 Parade.” Mrs. Chisholm began teaching in Gaston County Schools in August 1968 at South Point High School, making her an “original” employee of the unified school district. She later served as the librarian at Woodhill and Lingerfeldt elementary schools before returning to the classroom at Ashbrook. Mrs. Chisholm is pictured with Board member Dot Guthrie.

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The annual announcement of the North Carolina high school football playoffs is known as Seeding Saturday. On Seeding Saturday schools across the state wait to see if or where they land in the playoff brackets.

Most spots are predictable with teams landing where expected. However, sometimes a glitch occurs and a pairing is announced that can leave the casual fan scratching their head.

It would seem that’s what happened with South Point.

When the brackets were announced the 8-3 Red Raiders found themselves with the #10 seed in the Western 2A. They also find themselves on the road against the 6-5 and #7 seeded Mount Pleasant Tigers. At 8-3 one would have thought South Point would have gotten a better deal. As it turned out that didn’t happen.

So how did the 8-3 Red Raiders end up traveling to a 6-5 team? Simple, the Tigers got the higher seed because they won their conference. South Point, on the other hand came in second to Shelby in the Southwestern 2A. So who exactly are the Ti-

gers?

The Mount Pleasant Tigers come from the Rocky River 2A Conference. The Rocky River is a rural league spread across five counties. The conference features teams from Cabarrus, Stanly, Montgomery, Anson, and Union counties. Mount Pleasant finished the year undefeated in conference play at 4-0.

Offensively the Tigers are a power run team. Mount Pleasant definitely likes to run the ball. They don’t throw much, but they do you have a credible passing game. In 2018 Mount Pleasant averaged 330 yards a game in total offensive.

Calling the signals for Mount Pleasant is 6’2” 205 pound senior Chance Daquila who isn’t much of a runner, but can pass. This year Daquila threw for 825 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

When the Tigers run the ball they split carries between Garrett Overbay and Landon Honeycutt. Honeycutt is a big back at 6’2” 220 pound. He has run for over 1200 yards and has 17 touchdowns this year. At 5’9” Overbay isn’t a big as Honeycutt, but he has

rushed for 853 yards.

Defensively the Tigers are pretty average.

The only game that Mount Pleasant dominated in was a 46-6 win over West Stanly. In fact, in four games the Tigers gave up over 30 plus points.

The Red Raiders have plenty of weapons in their arsenal to choose from.

Quarterback Keaton Hale can run and pass. Despite being down several games with a knee injury Hale has ran for over 620 yards and 10 touchdowns this year. Hale has also thrown for 485 yards and five TDs. Fullback Naseem Jones and wingbacks Caleb Gibson and Jamani Leeper are solid.

Jones has 1300 yards and 20 touchdowns this year.

Ray Grier is a receiver who can take it all the way every time he touches the ball. He is the kind of player opposing defenses have to account for. Grier has six receiving TDs this year.

The Red Raider defense and special teams are solid across the board. South Point plays tough, and the Red Raiders play tougher when everything is on the line. The

Red Raiders only given up 30 points or more twice all year.

The Red Raiders top tacklers are Omari Hunt, Devon King and Tanner Canterberry.

Like the defense, the Red Raiders special teams are capable. Kicker Cade Ratliff is reliable and steady nailing 32 of 40 PAT attempts. Ray Grier is also a danger in the return game.

It looks like the only common opponent that South Point and Mount Pleasant share is Shelby. The Tigers lost to Shelby 35-14 in September, while the Red Raiders lost to the Golden Lions 41-25 in the final game of the regular season.

Prediction Based on game logs it looks like the Tigers will struggle against the Red Raiders. Mount Pleasant plays well against teams with average or below-average talent and struggles against good teams. Let’s face it, the Red Raiders aren’t exactly a below average team. Truth be told, South Point may be the best #10 seed in the state.

Look for the Red Raiders to dominate the Tigers across the board.

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Cramer and Mountain Island playoff previews

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When the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) high school playoff brackets were announced on Saturday local teams wondered where they would end up. When word came from Raleigh it was announced that Stuart Cramer and Mountain Island had made the playoffs. The Storm was granted the #10 seed in the Western bracket of the 3A playoffs the Raptors or granted the number #9 seed in the 1AA Western bracket.

Cramer-Crest Sometimes a team can catch a break in the first round and face a team that they have never played before. That wasn’t the case for the 7-4 Storm.

Cramer ended up seeded against a familiar foe, the Crest Chargers. The Storm and Chargers are both from the Big South 3A. Cramer is all too familiar with Crest.

The Chargers beat Cramer 42-15 in October. The Chargers finished the year 8-3.

They went on to place third in the Big South while Cramer finished at fourth.

In sizing up this playoff preview you have to face

facts. Crest is a very good team. Cramer has come a long way in the last few years, but they still have to prove that they can stomp out top-tier competition day in and day out. This will be a big test for the Storm.

Offensively the Chargers can run and pass. They are definitely versatile. Crest averages 357 yards a game on offense. Two-thirds of the Crest offensive yardage comes from the ground game, the other third comes from the passing attack.

Chargers quarterback Peyton Kemmerlin is a presence in the pocket. At 6’2” and 226 pounds Kemmerlin has size, power and a solid arm.

Kemmerlin has thrown for 853 yards and 17 touchdowns this year. Crest’s quarterback can also run. Kemmerlin has 345 yards and 9 touchdowns running the ball. If Crest gets close to scoring look for Kemmerlin to be tough at the goal line.

Crest has a bit of a platoon system at running back with Rae-Kwon Young-Turner, Demorreay Surrat and Jalin Graham all contributing. All three are capable backs that

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have shown they can carry the ball.

Lannden Zanders is the Chargers top receiver with 375 yards and 6 TD’s.

The Crest defensive is tough. They can force turnovers and get after the quarterback. The Chargers had 13 sacks and 21 turnovers this year.

The Chargers might be tough, but the Storm is far from defenseless .

The Cramer offense is incredibly balanced. Cramer can run the ball or go up top.

The Storm have shown the ability to do both at will .

The Cramer Storm have averaged 316 yards a game in offense. On average, 188 yards comes on the ground and 128 in the air.

The Storm have some potent weapons in quarterback Luke Carpenter, running back Tyreese Morris and tight end Kendall Karr. All are all top notch players.

Morris has ran for over 1300 yards this year and Carpenter has thrown for 17 touchdowns.

Defensively the Cramer defensive unit can be scrappy.

Cramer can get after the quarterback and generate turnovers as well. The Storm “D” had 25 sacks and 27 turnovers in 2018. The Storms top tacklers are Devon Polk, Caleb Clemmer and Jaylin Truesdale. Polk leads the pack with 162 stops.

mer may just beat the odds.

However, as it stands the safe pick is the Chargers Crest 21 Cramer 14 Mountain Island Charter Swain County The Raptors will be home for the first round of the playoffs as they receive a visit from the 8th seed Swain County Maroon devils. The Devils come from the Smoky Mountain 1A. This year Swain County finished third in their conference and finished up with a 6-5 record.

The Swain County offense is small but fast. The Maroon Devils rely heavily on the run game. Swain County averages 290 yards a game. On average 255 of it comes from the ground attack. This year the Swain County offense punched the ball into the endzone 46 times.

Swain County two top offensive performers are running back Bryce Sain and quarterback Damian Lossiach. Both are sophomores.

Both are somewhat diminutive.

Sain is 5’6” and 160 pounds while Lossiach is 5’8” and 152. What this pair lack in size they make up for in production. Sain had 1029 in rushing yards and 15 touchdowns while Lossiach had 187 yards and 10 TDs. Sain has a 6.1 yard a carry average and Lossiach has a 5.3 yard a carry average.

The Maroon Devils don’t put the ball in the air much.

However, Lossiach has thrown six TD passes.

The Swain County defense has gotten better as the year went on. They aren’t big, but they play tough.

The Smoky Mountain 1A is a conference known for producing disciplined teams.

The Maroon Devils defense has registered 22 turnovers and 50 tackles for a loss.

The Raptors are built a lot differently then Swain County. The Mountain Island defense can also play very tough and generate turnovers.

The Raptors can also get after the quarterback.

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fense is by far more productive than Swain County. The Raptors average 596 yards of offense per game. The Raptors can run and pass, but their bread and butter is a very powerful running game.

Raptor running back Elijah Burris will be a problem for Swain County defenders.

Burris has had a phenomenal year running for over 2700 yards and 34 touchdowns.

Raptor quarterback Demetrius Washington has done a good job stepping in for starter Marcus Graham who went down early in the air. Washington has passed for over a thousand yards and has 12 touchdowns. He is also a very capable runner with 266 yards and four touchdowns.

Prediction Unless something unforeseen happens look for the Raptors to run all over Swain County.

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The Board of Education recognized 14 schools for their involvement in the “Pennies for Patients” fundraising program for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Mount Holly, Woodhill, Hawks Nest, Sadler, Cramerton, New Hope, W.C. Friday, Beam Intermediate, Robinson, Sherwood, Page, East Gaston, and Stanley. The school representatives are pictured with Robin Shaw of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Board member Justin Davis.

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The Board of Education recognized Cramerton Middle School teacher Britnee Reid, who was one of 224 teachers from across the nation to be selected for the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program. The five-day summer program showcased new ideas, activities, and concepts for teachers to incorporate into their classrooms that help inspire students to seek out careers and interests in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Ms. Reid is pictured with Board member Justin Davis.

Gaston County School Board Recognitions

The Board of Education recognized Scott Harrill, the athletic director at Cherryville High School, who earned the prestigious Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) designation from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. The certification process included a thorough evaluation of Mr. Harrill’s educational background, experience, and professional contributions and the completion of a comprehensive written exam. He is pictured with Board member Terry Usery and principal Kevin Doran.

The Board of Education recognized instructional technology facilitators Katherine Leatherman and Jason Mammano, who were chosen to present a session at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference in Chicago. Their session was titled “The Copyless Classroom,” and it focused on how to blend the use of digital tools and note-taking strategies. They are pictured with Board member Dot Guthrie.

Manuela Fungate posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, as Belmont Abbey came back in the fourth quarter to earn a 72-64 basketball victory over Coker College last week.

It was the final contest of the Conference Carolinas/SAC Showdown as The Abbey improved to 1-1 on the season. Coker is now 0-2.

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The Board of Education recognized Forestview High School German teacher Sabine Schmid-Rankin, who received the Goethe-Institut/AATG Certificate of Merit from the American Association of Teachers of German. The award is an acknowledgement of her outstanding efforts to advance the teaching of the German language and culture. Ms. Schmid-Rankin will be recognized later this year at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages annual conference. She is pictured with Board member Dot Guthrie and principal Crystal Houser.

The mountains of North Carolina and beautiful fall colors recently greeted Gaston Christian School seventh and eighth-grade students as they traveled to Ridgecrest Conference Center.

Seventh-grade students and teachers battled it out in laser tag, played volleyball, and enjoyed the low ropes course, zip line, and climbing tower. Eighth-grade students tackled the challenges of the high ropes course, ran up the mountain playing laser tag, and also hiked to the rec center.

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Gaston Christian School has named Madison Abernathy as its Dancer of the Month. Madison is the daughter of Jeremy and Ashley Abernathy. She is in Mrs. Haxwell’s third-grade class.

This is Madison’s first year of dance and she takes Ballet, Modern, and Tap. Madison’s other hobbies include drawing and playing on her Kindle.

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DeQuan Abrom (pictured) and Romeao Ferguson each topped double figures and John Bowen grabbed 10 rebounds, leading Belmont Abbey to a 70-53 victory over Mars Hill Saturday night as part of the South Atlantic Conference-Conference Carolinas Tipoff Challenge. The win was the first of the season for the Crusaders, who improved to 1-1.

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BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN SMALL JOB SPECIALIST. Decks, gutters, siding cleaned, repaired, painting, sealing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, toilets, ceiling fans, lights, blinds, chainsaw, yard, lawn, assembly. (Shelby, Forest City, Gaffney). Call Paul (828) 303-3272 HAVE DULL TILE FLOORS. Ceramic tile, VCP tile or linoleum. Let Will’s Striping, Waxing, Buffing and Janitorial bring back the shine. Fully Insured.

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60 GAL JET AIR COMPRESSOR. New Jet JCP-601 Air Compressor. Won as door prize. $800.00 value. Price $700.00 (704) 435-4533 edward_c@bellsouth.net QUEEN SIZE SLEIGH BED $250. Bassett Dresser $350, the two bottom drawers are cedar lined, mirror hangs from the wall. Buyer will have to pick up.

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AUTO PARTS FOR SALE. 1989-1994 Toyota truck parts.

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Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

ESTATE SALE. Fr. Nov. 16th, 8am - 4pm and Sat. Nov. 17th, 8am - 4pm. 310 Yarbro Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 MOVING SALE. Fri. Nov 16th, 8am-2pm, and Sat. Nov 17th, 8am-2pm. Quality bedroom, living room, dining room furniture, pottery, rugs, office furniture and basement full. Additional information and pictures @ estatesales.net. Artist-Collector down sizing. House Full.

111 Lynhurst Lane, Shelby, NC 28150 RUTHERFORD COUNTY SAT. 11/17, 7AM UNTIL. Baby items: clothes 0-12mo, cradle, bouncy seat, play mat, etc.

Adult clothes, home decor, jewelry, dishes. 136 Spring Street, Ellenboro, NC 28040

FOR SALE TEETER HANG UP INVERSION TABLE. Like new! Paid $300. Sell for $250 obo. Call (704) 484-2647 STAINLESS STEEL NUTS, BOLTS, WASHERS. 304 and 316 grade approximately 5000lb all sizes, Antiques furniture, pie safe and also bed frames. Push lawn mowers, plastic double ties 19in long, hand cleaner. Call for price!

(704) 460-1745 LARGE IGLOO STYLE DOG HOUSE. $75. 828-287-7087.

LADIES TOPS. Sizes 2X, 3X 4X, $3 each. New ladies bras, sizes 40C and up, $1 each.

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USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881 FREE PIANO. Two Bicycles, $70. Call (704) 692-9915

INVACARE MANUAL WHEELCHAIR WITH ELRS. $139.

Model 9000 OT, with elevating leg rests, more relief from pain. 19” seat depth and width, cushion. Chair delivered. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com OAK KITCHEN CABINETS. Beautiful, used oak kitchen cabinets. Fine quality, variety of sizes and types. Call for Price OBO. (828) 289-3345 FIREPLACE INSERT. XTEC 2000 wood stove, excellent source of heat for your home, equipped with blower, $500.

Call (704) 477-5466 12 GAUGE INTERSTATE ARMS. Model 982 Hawk, $300 or trade for Handgun of equal value. Call 828-817-4661, 10am to 8pm.

JAZZI ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE. Older model, good shape, runs well, battery and charger comes with it, $350 OBO. 828-657-5758.

SUNSTAR PROPANE WALL HEATER with 100lb propane tank, excellent condition, asking $150. Push type garden planter, $50. 828-748-6464.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Small stove wood, 1/2 green 1/2 seasoned, $60 includes delivery. 828-395-0758.

LIKE NEW RIFFLES. SKS with scope, case, ammo, $550.

30-30 Lever action Marlin with scope, case, ammo, $450.

(704) 215-3535 HUSQVARNA MOWER. 24HP, 48 inch cut with baggers. $700.

Call or email (704) 482-1942 tneal@carolina.rr.com DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

ANTIQUE CABLE PIANO WITH STOOL. Great condition.

Looking for best reasonable offer. (704) 472-7741 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS FOR SALE in box never installed. New 40 gallon electric, paid $375, sell $300. New 120 gallon electric, paid $1800, sell $750. New 8 burner LP Grill with Flat Top and spare parts, $500.

Bush Hog, $100. Dirt scoop bucket, $200. 3’ Aerator HD, $100.

4’x6’ tilt bed on trailer, $400. 828453-0828.

QUEEN SIZE BED FRAME with attractive metal headboard. Also, blonde wood Futon bed. 828-748-9584.

CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

DON’T WANT RAIN WATER RUNNING INSIDE YOUR WALLS. Gutters are full of leaves and debris. Over Ten years experience. Call William at 704-466-7343

NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Laborers. Must have valid drivers license. Also need Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 FAMILY CARE HOME. Currently seeking to hire a mature women to work part time as a personal care aide. Must be dependable and reliable in job performance. Must pass drug test and criminal background.

Reference are needed. (704) 418-1173

HANDYMAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. Remodel, Restoration and Renovation. Apex. Call Michael, (828) 748-5740

FOR SALE

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PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2-3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $895 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 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 ITEMS FOR SALE LIKE NEW. 6’ floor lamps, cherry desk and chair, chest of drawers, night stand, patio set, love seat with chairs, 2 antique rocking chairs, assorted like new Christmas decorations. (843) 367-4241

MAN CAVE SIGNS & MORE! We Have a Variety of Beer Signs and Other Neat Stuff to Enhance Your Man Cave!

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1999 DODGE RAM 1500 224000 miles, $4500, Best Offer! Extended cab, short bed truck with a 5.9L V8. Has been taken very good care of.

Has new paint, brand new tires, rebuilt transmission, stereo system, and a cowl induction hood.

Feel free to contact with any questions. (704) 692-1282 tjmcswain153@gmail.com

TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath.

Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 434-9502

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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (803) 6359831

GOLF AND RELAX. Golf and Relaxation Yes!! Cute 1414 Sq. Ft. Rocking Chair wrap around porch, 3BR, 1.5BA Log Cabin situated overlooking Apple Valley Golf Course in Carolina Mtn. Estates, Lake Lure, North Carolina; 1 Acre Lot is THE first lot on right overlooking Apple Valley Golf course as you enter the devpt..

VAULTED Great Room w/stone fireplace, Yellow Pine floors, walls, ceilings. *Walk across driveway to Pond.* 373 Raleigh Drive, Lake Lure, NC 28746 (704) 913-1033 DonPeelerNc@aol.com

2004 DODGE DAKOTA. I have owned the truck for over 10 years. All repair receipts while I have had it. Runs great. Very dependable. Ready for a new owner. $2000 price is firm, not negotiable. (828) 305-0740 jthomas4960@yahoo.com

CAMPERS

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

CAMPER COVER. 84x72, white fiberglass, ARE brand, $300 OBO. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

FARM & GARDEN

2003 DUTCHMEN. Very clean, sleeps 4, electric hot water heater. 828-245-0633 or 828289-3786

SQUARE BALES OF WHEAT STRAW. $4 Bale. Spreading / Blowing Available. (704) 4870580 FARM TRACTOR FOR SALE. ISEKI model TS2810, 3 Cylinder Diesel, 3 Point Hydraulic Hitch, Live Drive Heavy Duty Shaft. Good Tires and Headlights. ONLY $1750. Call 704691-9664 or (704) 466-4675 MF ROUND BALER 1734, 5 years old, $12,000. 3pt Hitch Hay Fork Double, $100. 5ft Yard Rake, $200. Dr. Fields Brush Cutter, $500. 828-863-0594.

FESCUE SQUARE BALES FOR SALE. Spring 2018 cut.

Dry barn kept $4.25 each. Call for details. (828) 589-5016

PETS & LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. $300 each, 1st shots, 9 weeks old, dewormed, naturally bobtailed, most have blue eyes. Serious callers ONLY (704) 538-8679 or (704) 300-8725

HORSE AND DOG BOARDING. Yellow Rose Farm is located in Rutherford County NC and is 18 minutes from TIEC. We will have 5 - 12 x 12 matted stalls available for boarding as of Nov. 1st. I also have openings for pasture board. We are a full service boarding facility with 40 years of horse experience. We also have a super dog kennel facility. We offer dog boarding as well. Check us out at https:// www.myyellowrosefarm.com (828) 223-4110 culleton38@ gmail.com DOBERMAN PUPPIES FOR SALE. FEMALES $400 AND MALES $350 FIRM. CALL OR TEXT (980) 318-3075 1 MALE MINIATURE MERLE CHIHUAHUA. Ready 10/13/18, $250. Teacup Chihuahuas, $200 each. Shot records & wormed. Ready 10/20/18. (704) 813-5981

CARS & TRUCKS

YORKIE POO CHI PUPPIES. Female, black and white, tail docked, dew claws removed, CKC registered. $400. No texts please. Calls only. (828) 3910919

2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 40000 miles, T-top convertible 6 speed. Make offer (704) 460-1745

B/W COLT. Beautiful stocking and white strip across back, from King Three Bars Bloodline, 6 month, started ground breaking. (828) 391-0919

1998 FORD ECONOLINE CARGO VAN High Rise Custom Van. New tires, drive anywhere. Front and rear air, automatic fold out bed, $2500. (704) 297-5401

BEAUTIFUL TEACUP CHIHUAHUA PUPPY’S I have 3 beautiful teacup chihuahua puppy’s for sale short and long haired. They are up to date on shots and have been dewormed. They are also 8 weeks old. Call 704-297-0779.

(704) 297-0779 12328748@ student.rcsnc.org 2 VERY CUTE SWEET KITTENS Both Fluffy & Black.

Free to a Good Home! Call (864) 219-2966

2001 DODGE RAM 2500 5.9 Cummins. 24 valve, 4x4, new transmission last year, 6ft. bed with 5th wheel hitch rails, new tires, salvage title, new throttle position sensor, replaced VP44 fuel pump, replaced turbo, installed lifter fuel pump, replaced front windshield Oct. 2017, own truck for 10 years strong truck.

Needs dash replaced and heater core replaced. $9500. Listed price is AS IS. If no answer leave message. (704) 418-0721 1986 DODGE RAM D50 PICKUP New tires, runs good, 71000 miles, $2150 firm. Call (704) 692-3284

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

We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197

PETS & LIVESTOCK

2005 DODGE CARAVAN 203000 miles, Don’t Wait!, Good condition, $3800. (704) 472-1822

LAB PUPPIES $150 (803) 627-5042

2016 FORD FOCUS 4 door, automatic, 7,235 miles, salvage history, $7000. 828-2230888 or 828-245-3718

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REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 1.4 ACRE & 1.3 ACRE LOTS. Side by side, surveyed, perked, county water, cleared, level, Burns School district, Northern Cleveland County. Convenient drive to Morganton, Hickory, Shelby. (704) 435-5605

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935 27FT JAYCO FLIGHT BH 2005. Deluxe with 5.1 Dolby surround sound with subwoofer for TV, FM, AM, DVD, MP3s, sleeps 8. Furnace heat, air, 3 burner gas stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, new Samsung Microwave, bathroom with tub, shower, toilet, dining table pull out to sleep, bunkhouse has double and single bed, couch pulls out to sleep, king size bed, lots of cabinet storage, 2 large propane tanks, large outdoor awning, outdoor shower and electric outlet, fresh water tank, water, sewer, and greywater. $6000.

(336) 504-3079

3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FALLSTON. WITH FULL BASEMENT. $130,000. Call (704) 418-2809 BUY METAL BUILDING with 335’ of Road Frontage in Lawndale/Fallston area.

Pay $29.00 above tax value of $174,971 total $175,000.

PRICE REDUCED to $125,000. $50,000 savings! Must close on or before November 30, 2018.

Offer expires on November 30, 2018. 10% down balance at closing. Call 828-453-0828 to make appointment to show.

BROAD RIVER FRONT. IMMACULATE BROAD RIVERFRONT GOLDEN VALLEY. 4 Bedroom, 3 FULL Baths, 2-1/2 Baths, 1.5 Story, 4368 Sq. Ft. Heated and Cooled W/Full Finished Basement home WITH 2 Fireplaces AND ELEVATOR on 21.11 ACRES WITH POND ON PAVED ROAD CORNER ***OVER 1400 FT. Broad River Frontage. Includes 1728 Sq. Ft. Metal Bldg. wired w/Roll-Up Door, Pastures Fenced w/Water Yard Hydrants, BEAUTIFUL VIEWS of the Foothills YES! 107 John Hudson Road, Bostic, NC 28018 (704) 913-1033 DonPeelerNc@aol.com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2000 YAMAHA TOUR DELUXE. 13000 cc, 19k miles all extras quick release, garage keep. 704-460-6457 or (704) 263-2869 2005 KAWASAKI BRUTE FORCE 650. 4x4, only 396 hours, Camo color, $3000. Call (828) 657-5567 KAWASAKI 610 MULE UTV. 4WD, differential locks, dump bed, one owner, like new, 3yrs old, everything perfect condition, $6000. 828-429-3100.

2017 HONDA RANCHER 420 4X4, $5200. (704) 538-9742

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch.

(2)5525 TERN 2 bedroom 1 bath washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 CAMPERS AVAILABLE FOR RENT. $650 month, $650 Security Deposit. 704-472-3100, 680 North Carolina 226, Casar, NC 28020 (704) 472-4666 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS. washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200wk. 6001 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 472-7145

COMMERCIAL LOT. 5.66 Acres VACANT LAND Zoned GB Commercial with 446 Feet Frontage on US Hwy. 161 (York Rd.) Located DIRECTLY across from Wendy’s Restaurant and Palmetto Storage Center, and Diagonally 160 Ft. from McDonald’s Restaurant; ONLY 425 Feet from top of Off-Ramp at Exit #8, INTERSTATE I-85, Kings Mtn. NC. ALL City of Kings Mtn. Utilities available to Site. Hi-Traffic, Hi-Visibility (Year 2015 NCDOT AADT = 48,000 VPD at Interstate, 11,000 VPD at Site). * NEW Survey completed 10/9/2017 in hand 714 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 9131033 DonPeelerNc@aol.com

COMMERCIAL LEASE. 3 RETAIL SPACES FOR LEASE, SHELBY, NC. TOTAL 3691 SQ. FT. AVAILABLE - 1291 sq. ft. for-1 of General Business Zoned Retail Space, -2 and -3 in same building have 2 ADDITIONAL store front entrances with DOUBLE-DOOR entrances and display windows; Hi-Traffic, Hi-Visibility, located in same center with MIGHTY DOLLAR store and 6 other retail occupancies with shared paved parking; Pylon sign available; NCDOT ADT=33,000+, All city utilities available. UNIT 1625-1 has 1291 sq. ft., 2 more store fronts beside this one have 980, and 1421 sq. ft. LIST prices-$850, $950, and $800 per month for each space.

1625 East Dixon Boulevard, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 913-1033 DonPeelerNc@aol.com

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LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com (704) 567-9836

27.3 ACRES: 800’ of frontage on Second Broad River, 900’ highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. Also, Lots for sale near Ellenboro, 1-18 acre tracts, level, wooded, paved road frontage. (864) 909-1035

KINGS MOUNTAIN AREA. Large upscale 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath on Hillside Drive. Game room, family room, living room, 2 fireplaces, high efficiency, HVAC, fridge, stove, dishwasher, large manicured yard, deck, patio, one of the nicest rentals in Cleveland County, $1500.

Call / text 941-916-2235 or 704215-0822

1327 KINGS CIRCLE. 4 bedroom 3 bath, Central H/A, approximately 3800 sq ft, 3 levels. $1000 month $1000 deposit. Ready to move in. (704) 473-3730

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

NEAR ELLENBORO. 4 bedroom, 2 bath split level. $750 month, $750 deposit. Work references required. (704) 4349830

1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-5381199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847

COMMERCIAL LEASE. 4534 Square feet of Commercial Space with 20’ Ceiling, double door entrance located just left of and beside of Mighty Dollar store front doors entrance.

Plenty of shared all paved parking at this facility. * Includes loading dock with Roll-Up door access with paved parking at rear of building.* *40,000 Vehicles Per Day NCDOT Year 2016 Average Daily Traffic Count passing in front of this location = Hi-Traffic / Hi-Visibility. $2500 Month. 1635 East Dixon Boulevard, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 913-1033 DonPeelerNc@aol. com LINCOLN COUNTY SMALL FARM. 24 Acres with pond on paved road off Startown Rd. Mostly open land $120,000. Call (704) 813-3856

2.81 ACRES CLEARED LAND. 218.59’ Road Frontage. 3960 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC. Hollis Community.

Price reduced from $25,000 to $21,000. Must close on or before November 30, 2018. Offer expires on November 30, 2018.

10% down balance at closing.

Call 828-453-0828.

BEAUTIFUL 5 ACRES in Gated Community, Golden Valley Estate. Gorgeous views. Biggerstaff Mountain, Bostic NC. $27,000. Call for appointment to view. 704-473-7568.

EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www. bryantrealtyinc.com. (704) 5679836

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH. Large back deck, large back yard, $750 month (NO Appliances) add $25 month for appliances.

717 Gardner St, Shelby, NC. Call (941) 916-2235, (704)2150822 (704) 284-5126 GROVER AREA. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Call or Text (704) 4728906

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). 418 E. Warren St., Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

VERY NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLE WIDE. Quiet country setting in Southwest Cleveland County, total electric, county water, No smoking, No pets, No exception. Verifiable references, rental lease required. $700 month $700 deposit. (704) 692-0436

RENT $575, DEPOSIT $300 Application Fee $25. 704482-3100, 1306 South Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 472-4666

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $600 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Free power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Rent $500, Deposit $300, Application fee $25. 704-472-3100. 1616 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-4666

EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi and NO deposits.

Starting at $150 a week. (828) 382-0475 1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info.

(828) 382-0475

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 1BR ENERGY EFFICIENT APARTMENT in Forest City. $425 plus deposit, water and garbage included. No pets.

828-248-1776.

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

ALEXANDER LANE (SHELBY). Nice 2 bedroom mobile home with appliances furnished. $400 month, $300 deposit. Greg 704-739-8813 or Tim 704-473-5744

2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $450 a month. (828) 382-0475

2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover and Shelby. $500-$575. (828) 428-2897

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114

RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN) 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Homes for rent. Ellenboro, New House Road and Shelby.

No calls after 9pm. 828-3051650, (828) 755-5257

AREA RENTALS. 2356 S. Post Road, 2 bedroom, 2 bath single wide trailer. $600 month, $600 deposit. 120 Carolina Place, 4 bedroom, 2 bath modular. $1000 month, $1000 deposit.

2927 Wood Road, 4 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. $650 month, $650 deposit. 261 John E Randall Rd, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath $750 month 750 deposit. (704) 4842015

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. For Rent in country setting in Kings Mountain area.

704-898-9298 or (704) 7394908

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Rent $600, Deposit $400, Application Fee $25. 704-472-3100 135 Wiggins Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-4666

3 BR, 1.5 BA. Old Stonecutter Road, Rutherfordton area. Rent $800 month, deposit $800.

828-447-6162

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259

SMALL QUIET PARK. Crest Schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT. Starting at $289. All utilities provided including WI-FI. Shared Lobby and Conference Room.

2 bathrooms. Very high traffic area. 704-472-3100, 801 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-4666

SMALL HOUSE IN CLIFFSIDE. 2BR, 1BA, carport, storage building. Rent $550 month, deposit $550. No pets. References required. Prefer single person. 828-657-9680.

WEEKLY SPECIAL $210+ TAX AND UP. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. Newly remodeled. WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, ESPN/Showtime.

Nightly $49.99 and up. (828) 286-3681

2BR, 1BA APARTMENT, Forest City. Water, trash and lawn maintenance included. No pets. $525 per month plus deposit.

828-458-7403.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Community Foundation hands Here a chick, there a chick out checks in Mt. Holly Belmont council approves backyard chickens

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

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

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

by Alan Hodge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board members, city personnel and council members present for ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 12

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

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

We are so thankful for our Community and are excited to continue giving back!"

Four KMHS class reunions held Homecoming weekend

By Loretta Cozart Four Kings Mountain High School classes held reunions last weekend. Celebrating were the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1993.

The Class of 1968 gathered for dinner on Friday night in Gastonia and celebrated at the Patrick Senior Center Saturday evening with 110 guests. Classmates bought ads and found creative ways to fund their event.

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Kings Mountain High School Class of 1993 celebrated 25th reunion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mush, Music and Mutts

By Loretta Cozart

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

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

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

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

The festival is now two days and starts on Friday evening with the NC Brew Fest and Chili Cook-Off. Pet owners can appreciate See MUTTS, Page 6A

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

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

Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight

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

Children’s activities include pumpkin painting.

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Community Revival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

which are steel-toed for safety’s sake, to show how even tough items like that can be important in the fight against breast cancer!”, she noted.

the past.

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

“Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” builds community pride

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

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

Deadline Friday 12:00pm Circulation 2,700

The plant has a total of 150 employees and has as one of their main clients Ford Motor Company, as has had many major appliance corporations as well in

by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together

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

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

NOVEMBER 15, 2018 EDITION Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Kay Roose at Dale's Citgo located at 7304 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 7, 45 & 30. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will increase to $9,500. Make sure you have your entry in by the 9am deadline on Monday for your chance to win!

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