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Cramerton honors two of its finest citizens

By Alan Hodge

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The Town of Cramerton’s Board of Commissioners and the Community Committee recently bestowed honor on two of the town's most outstanding gentlemen.

At the November 15 Town Board of Commissioners meeting, Ted Reece was presented with the Lifetime Citizen Award 2018 and Dr. David Julen was named Citizen of the Year 2018.

Reece, 90, has lived all but a few years of his life in Cramerton.

“I feel so blessed to have been born here with Christian parents,” Reece said.

He has two children, Tim and Mira, as well as a “significant other”, Eloise Buthe.

Reece says the award was a surprise.

“Receiving the award was really something,” Reece said. “I was humbled and honored.”

Reece was for many years employed by Burlington Industries and Cramerton Mills. His involvement in Cramerton community affairs goes back quite a while, but really came to the forefront with the town centennial in 2015, formation of the Cramerton Historical Society, and the recent Cramerton Veterans Memorial statue unveiling and celebration.

Reece was instrumental in having the memorial located in town center.

“Every time I see the statue and memorial my heart jumps a little bit,” he said.

Even though he worked hard on those projects, Reece doesn't take all the credit.

“I had lots of help from other people,” he said.

Reece says there are other projects he will likely work on in the future. His position as board member in charge of artifacts with the Cramerton Historical Society is pointing him in a particular direction.

“We need a place for all the stuff,” he said.

Reece is also working on a project that will take place next year with the 100th anniversary of the Cramerton School building.

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The Town of Cramerton recently presented Ted Reece, left with the Lifetime Citizen Award 2018 and named Dr. David Julen as its 2018 Citizen of the Year.

Photo by Rider McDonald

Mt. Holly CRO set to grow

Mt. Holly connects with Ireland at lantern parade

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernew@gmail.com

The Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) has served folks in need for 66 years, and is poised to enter a new phase of helping.

The plan is, starting in January 2019, for a new program to begin at the CRO called Pathways to a Successful Life.

“We will be offering classes to help people break the cycle of poverty,” said CRO executive director Robert Andrews.

“The CRO has been extremely powerful helping those in crisis, but I thought we would move in a new direction to give people dignity and another chance at success.”

According to Andrews, the classes will teach skills such as a budgeting, conflict resolution, time management, resume' writing, keyboarding, and healthy nutrition.

The 90-minute, twice a week, classes will be instructed by qualified volunteers and will be held in a room on the second floor of the CRO headquarters that was formerly a clothes

fore they can get it a second time they will have to attend class,” said Andrews.

Of course food is available every time for those who come to the CRO.

A few weeks ago, Mt. Holly held a spectacular parade of handcrafted and illuminated lanterns in shapes ranging from a winged horse to a huge snake. Mt. Holly's Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress was visited by Irish artist Olive Stack who helped make the local event a success. Shortly after the Mt. Holly event, Andress traveled to Ireland and returned the favor in Stack's home town of Listowel where they held a lantern parade of their own.

Here is the report Andress filed from Ireland.

“Olive was amazing as usual! The minute I hit the ground in Listowel, we went to Olive's gallery, picked up supplies and went to her studio so I could make a lantern. (My lantern is the crow in the picture in the gallery window, Kathleen Doody (our Lantern Judge here) is represented by the lighthouse from Toronto Island where she lives, and the fuscia is from Olive's garden). Olive made the bell lantern that represents Mount Holly which was so cool. Olive also made the watering can lantern for the Tidy Towns board to carry to mirror the one made here by Carol Golden to represent the Mount Holly Community Garden.

Going to Listowel is like going home for me. When I walk into one of the shops or restaurants, I know the owners and we hug and laugh together. Mickey McConnell is a famous folk singer in Ireland who was playing at John B Keane's pub Saturday night after the Lantern Parade. He was in the front getting ready to play and saw us when we came in and dedicated my favorite song of his to me. That's what it's like there. No matter where Olive goes, people know who she is because of the great work she has been doing bringing the arts to Listowel from all over the world. It really is marvelous!”

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CRO executive director Robert Andrews pictured with some of the gifts folks generously donated this Christmas season. Andrews has plans to help the CRO grow to meet the increased demand for its services.

Photo by Alan Hodge storage area. Andrews says grant funding for the classes is being pursued. Mt. Holly's Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd has donated $1,100 which will be used to buy a wide screen TV for audio/ visual presentations during

class.

“We need more supporters,” said Andrews.

The classes have a stipulation.

“We will continue to give financial help to people the first time they ask, but be-

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OPINION I can take the simple The and confuse everyone My wife came into the kitchen and found water across the kitchen counter. She cleaned it up. Returning to the kitchen some time later, she found the water returned and flooded the kitchen counter. She shut off the water under the sink.

She called me in a state of panic.

My comment was, “I’ve been waiting for this day.” which made no sense. We had our counters repaired some time ago and a new faucet was Tony Marciano installed with the counter tops. The problem was I didn’t know the name of the manufacturer. It wasn’t a Delta or a Moen. It was a ?????

My wife called the installer and learned it was a Premiere.

She called the faucet manufacturer and ordered the part. The technician explained the top of the faucet just popped off.

Below that is a screw you remove. The faucet then comes apart quickly.

The part arrived, and I panicked. Water repairs scare me. I don’t mind doing electrical or carpentry, but plumbing frightens me. My brother-in-law was coming over in a few days. He is very handy so I was going to let him do the repair.

Feeling like a “moose,” I decided to attempt the repair on the faucet. I tried to remove the top, but it wouldn’t come off.

I put a knife in the space between the top and the faucet and twisted the knife. Nothing happened. I put two knives under it and it still wouldn’t come off.

My wife suggested I unscrew the cap. In classic male style, I reminded her I knew better than her and it was not a “screw on” cap. It just snapped off. Isn’t that what the faucet technician told her? Remember this point. It’s pivotal.

I marched to the garage and grabbed every tool I could think of that would remove the top. I had screwdrivers and putty knives. I had a pic tool as well as something a dentist would use. I would not be deprived of this victory. Returning to the kitchen, I used every tool in my hands. I knew one of them would remove the cap from the faucet. No such luck. I called the manufacturer and spoke to a repair technician. He had no idea how to remove the top.

There it sat on the counter top, the faucet, laughing at me. I tried one more time with every tool I brought from the garage.

Nothing removed the cap.

Saturday, my brother in law arrived. Hope had come to our home. He tried but nothing happened. He grabbed the knife and shoved it under the cap. It would not come off.

Every attempt he made didn’t work. Finally, he went in the garage and grabbed a pair of channel lock pliers. He wrapped the jaws in masking tape. He put these “padded” jaws on the cap. It unscrewed from the faucet. He removed the screw, replaced the worn valve, replaced the screw, screwed on the cap, turned on the water and all was well.

I tell everyone that I have the spiritual gift of taking the simple and confusing everyone. I think we have done the same with Christianity. It’s really quite simple. Yet, we’ve made it so very complicated with rules and behavior that is either acceptable or not. It’s simple. God loves us. He demonstrated that love by sending his Son Jesus to die for us. We receive His forgiveness and new life “by faith.” That’s it. “by faith.”

As I said, we make Christianity complicated. It’s not. It’s very simple.

TODAY’S QUOTE: Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.

- Pablo Picasso

tables turned

Over my 20 plus years as a newspaper person I have interviewed countless folks but last week the tables got turned.

The incident happened at the Southern Christmas Show where Sharon and I made our annual pilgrimage. There I was, sitting on a bench inside the place while she was shopping for doodads. The hall was packed with thousands of female shoppers and a handful of guys. All of a sudden, a news crew from WBTV appeared. The cameraman and news girl began looking over the throng.

I knew the look. They were scanning for a story interview. I must have looked willing so the next thing I know the girl comes over and says they were doing a segment on husbands who bring their spouses to the show and wait patiently while aforesaid mates plunge into the yuletide cornucopia.

OK so I gave the interview and the news girl wanted to know where wife was and I pointed to the store and she said go get wife we talk to her too. So I went in store but the crush of females was too great and so I hollers “Petey!” and heard a reply hollered back from the rear of the checkout line. Later, I learned that a woman asked wife if we were from the country hollering and sich in a doodad store.

Anyway, I was on 5:30 news and wondered who that old guy was on the screen who was wearing my clothes and had my name. Not I as I am still 30 years old.

Well, that's the lead up to my annual Christmas show observations.

Getting to the place was the first challenge. Of course there were a couple of wrecks on I-85 and Brookshire Freeway to jam up traffic and the lunatic drivers in Charlotte added to the stress.

Anyway after finally parking and joining the stream of shoppers- 95% of whom were women dressed in Hermann Goering/ Luftwaffe-style jack boots, tight jeans with bling on the back pockets, and poofy sweaters- heading for the ticket both, we at last made our way into the halls of hedonism where the goods and goodies awaited and the shuffling, stop and go procession of the materialistic mesmerized began.

It was about 10:30am and the wine sampling area was already packed three and four deep with damsels quenching their early morning thirst. It looked like a scene from an old Western movie where the saloon is standing room only with just paid cowpunchers on Saturday night. I calculated if a person hit the wine tasting line and had just one swig from each of the dozens and dozens of varieties being offered, you could get a pretty good buzz for free.

Being moved along by the crush of humanity, the next thing I saw was Santa sitting on a fake wooden sled and folks, including adults, having their photo made with the Jolly Old Elf. But wait, this Santa was flesh

Patriotism has been on a lot of people’s minds lately. Just ahead of the midterm elections, The New York Times noted that two clashing visions of patriotism were heading to the polls. President Trump and Republicans saw patriotism as “conspicuous displays of respect for the traditional expressions of America — the flag, the military, the Pledge of Allegiance.” Democrats, by contrast, saw it as protecting the norms and institutions of our democracy.

I don’t entirely buy this distinction, at least when it comes to partisan labels. I’ve known plenty of Democrats who consider it patriotic to honor the flag, the military, and the Pledge. And I’ve known a lot of Republicans who value our democratic traditions.

But the two broad strands outlined by The Times inarguably exist. For myself,

and bone and as the last behemoth raised up off Santa’s lap I saw him dismount the sled, hobble behind a curtain, and with a grimace on his snowy Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor bearded visage stretch and rub his aching back with both hands.

Maybe Santa need back rub from Asian spa.

Even though there were zillions of things to buy at the show, Sharon usually gets the same thing- strudel, spicy pimento cheese, and little bundt cakes. This year the strudel only had a dab of filling and was basically a puffed up nothing and our favorite 'minner cheese' vendor was absent but we got the bundt cakes.

Overall, the show is a mixed bag of holiday cheer, aggravation, people watching, tasty treats, and a mint of dollars changing hands. However, one thing always hits my brain about the entire affair and I've said it before and will say it again- –if Christmas is technically about Jesus, how come maybe only one percent of the stuff people have to sell has anything to do with Him at all?

Enjoy Christmas Before It’s Over Christmas is coming fast but try to slow down. Before you know it Christmas will be over.

Most of us live our lives in a hurry. We hurry to finish school, hurry through meals, hurry through the work week and hurry into retirement.

In a twinkle of an eye we have hurried through our lives. The clock cannot be reset. The past is in the past and you can't change yesterday.

You can relish, rejoice or regret about yesterday but you can't change the past. Actually you might not want to or you might tweak a few days if you could but you can't.

If you could you, might have spent an extra hour at the lake or an extra day on vacation. You might have given an extra hour to passing ball with your kids or staying an extra hour to help mom clean up the kitchen. You might retract some words that came out of your mouth in a moment of frustration. The scenarios are numerous when we look back.

We can only look ahead.

Take the focus off spending lots of money. Consider drawing names if you have a large group that gathers. Why try to buy for everybody?

Some of the people you buy for may be strapped for cash. They might be able to buy one or two gifts with a limited budget but they can't buy for ten or twenty people. Even if you are blessed with cash consider others who want to give but are limited. Plan a way that all can enjoy.

Take the focus off eating. Do you really want to start the New Year ten pounds heavier? Nobody needs five different kinds of pies and cakes. The more you have to eat in your refrigerator the more you will eat. Do your loved ones need diabetes? Don't add to their problem.

Make some good food and make it as healthy as possible. However, take the time to enjoy what you made and try to enjoy it with people who are meaningful to you.

What Does It Really Mean to Be Patriotic?

By Lee H. Hamilton

Thursday, November 29, 2018

I believe that patriotism means getting on with the serious business of improving our country. It means that we strive to ensure that we live up to our pledge of liberty and justice for all. In this formulation, patriotism is best expressed not in parades or speeches or exhortations or conspicuous displays, but in what we do.

So much of our national discussion of patriotism is about military heroes. This is important, but it’s an incomplete view of love of country. We encounter patriotism at all levels of American life. The teacher in the classroom, the parents who raise their children to be good citizens, the clerk who keeps town records and helps people vote, the ordinary working person who goes about her tasks with dedication and proficiency —patriotism can be found everywhere in our communities, among people who pursue their lives with the good of the

country at heart.

We have inherited a magnificent political legacy, a set of customs and traditions that give ordinary people the tools and power to improve life for themselves and succeeding generations. Patriotism lies in our efforts to enlarge that legacy so that it applies to all citizens.

It means we defend civil liberties, the right to dissent, and the equality before the law of all Americans. And it means that upholding our core values — tolerance, mutual respect, the right of everyone to be heard, the belief that in pursuing our own lives and interests we all are capable of contributing to the vibrancy of our democracy — is every bit as patriotic as placing our hand over our heart while reciting the Pledge.

Try to focus on who and what Christmas is all about. A humble family giving birth to a baby in Bethlehem. Life was surely hectic and crazy for Mary and Joseph. They had made the trip to a tiny village to pay taxes, Mary had her baby Jesus and it was in a place where the animals were kept. The crib was a cow's trough. Life for them was surely filled with stress. Soon they would vacate Bethlehem because they feared for the life of their child. They certainly experienced tiredness and worries.

The old story says shepherds came to see the baby Jesus. Angels appeared in celebration of his birth. Wise men from the East came bringing him gifts. A lot of attention

Glenn Mollette was given to the little baby. This season focus on what and who are important before the season is over and take an extra moment to enjoy.

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“We plan to have a celebration and invite former students as well as the public to tour the building and enjoy other events associated with it,” he said.

A native of Winston-Salem, Julen has been pastor at First Baptist Church in Cramerton since 1997. He's married to Lydia and they have three children- Clay, Ben, and Ellie.

Julen was also surprised to receive the Citizen of the Year 2018 award.

“I was excited and appreciative to receive it,” he said.

Like Reece, Julen doesn't take all the credit for his success.

“Lydia is my co-minister and partner,” he said.

“Without her nothing would be possible.”

Julen's civic activism in and around Cramerton is wide ranging. Among other things, he's been a Boy Scout leader, youth sports coach, and chaplain for the Cramerton Middle School football team. He is also involved in the Cramerton Ministerial Association's food bank and back back food program that makes sure local kids in need have food over the weekend during the school year.

“There are hundreds of kids in Gaston County that are homeless and hungry,” he said.

Julen is also faith coordinator for the Gaston Controlled Substance Coalition.

“We are working to have the churches and Christ help combat the opioid crisis in Gaston County,” Julen said.

Julen says Cramerton is a special place to live and work.

“The town has an eclectic group of people living there,” he said. “The town is in transition and it's fun to be a part of that. Cramerton has old time values but is open to new changes.”

Overall, Julen knows his mission in and out of Cramerton.

“My role is to work with those in need and to preach the gospel in the context of that change,” he says.

Speaking of food, citizens and organizations in Mt. Holly have really stepped up with donations. Just a few weeks ago, the CRO was literally scraping the barrel on food supplies.

“We only had four cans left,” said the CRO’s interim volunteer coordinator Shannon Egan.

Since then, the donations have rolled

in. The kids at Ida Rankin Elementary brought in over a ton of food. Besides Ida Rankin, other local schools that are donating to the CRO include Pinewood Elementary, East Gaston High, Mt. Holly Middle, Catawba Heights Elementary, Stuart Cramer High, and Mt. Island Charter.

Other major food donations have come from Rollins School Class of 1966, Tuckas-

eege Baptist, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Pointe Church, Community Christian Church, Two River Shag Club, First United Methodist, and many more.

“We hand out about 7,000 pounds of food a week,” Andrews said. “Our need for food donations has gone up tremendously.”

Andrews also gave a shout out to the Mt. Holly faith community and the City of Mt.

CRO interim volunteer coordinator Shannon Egan is an Asheville native who has been with the organization since 2012. She’s seen with some of the food that was recently donated.

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Holly for their support of the CRO. “They are longstanding and great partners,” he said.

Andrews has some other ideas for CRO development.

“I would like to be able to hire a paid social case worker, as well aa a permanent volunteer coordinator,” he said.

All that takes money. Right now, 80 percent of the CRO’s annual $180k budget goes to assist those who come calling for help.

“My goal is to triple the budget in the next three years,” said Andrews.

In any case, the CRO will continue its mission of improving the lives of its “neighbors”.

The CRO is located at 2120 Spring St. Mt. Holly.

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By this time of the year, the turkey has been long since devoured with trimmings and all and the last of the leftovers have probably just made their way out of the refrigerator. The songs on the radio and store ads have been pumping sales into our heads for awhile now that the most wonderful time of the year was on its way but if you were in choir for as long as I was, your holiday season began probably around September. As much as researchers claim that the holly, jolly jingles sling us into seasonal depression, I can’t help but feel a warm sense of gratitude when I think of Christmas music because if it weren’t for the songs of the season, I would have never found Shelton Fisher my identity in school.

To see me walking down the halls of Mount Holly Middle School during my eighth-grade year was a sight to behold. Between the long curly hair, tight blue jeans, black t-shirts, and not to mention the guy liner, I wasn’t exactly the clean-cut type that people modeled classrooms after. Although polite, well-mannered, and timid, my appearance just didn’t fit my mannerisms. I had taken choir as an alternative to band and felt as though I had done well in class. So well in fact, that after being sick and missing a class singing of the National Anthem, I wound up putting myself on the chopping block by saying I would make up for it by singing a solo for the upcoming Christmas concert if Ms. Susan Doty (now Mrs. Bowen) would allow. My prior audiences at this point had been my mom in the car and the shampoo bottles that adorned my shower, so when she called my bluff, I found myself singing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” for anyone and everyone who decided to enter the school’s auditorium that night. If my memory serves me, my hair was pulled back, the guy liner was wiped clean, and my black t-shirt was replaced with a white button down. I sang my heart out for the crowd that night and after a big round of applause, I knew that choir was my niche.

Every year after that throughout high school and even for the year and some change that I was in college for music, the Christmas music was unveiled sooner and sooner. Some pieces were given early due to foreign languages while others were given early for us to learn different rhythmic patterns per vocal part. The one thing that will never cease to amaze me about seasonal music is the fact that even the most famous Christmas song can be arranged in such a way that can be so strange, yet so familiar to the listener. To watch people’s faces light up in the audience as they hear harmonious blending of each voice is a feeling that’s beyond comparison, and one that I truly miss.

Now at age twenty-five my wife and I drive down the road to get a few errands done on the weekend as we are packing to move, and she turns the station to K104.7. There is absolutely nothing but Christmas music on now and it reminds me of every wrong note, ever hour spent rehearsing through the years, every choir tuxedo rental, and especially that very first time I felt the static of a microphone on my lips. I am reminded of why it became the most wonderful time of the year to me and the importance of sharing one’s gifts with the world

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These folks in Listowel, Ireland held a lantern parade similar to the one Mt. Holly staged last month. The Irish folks honored Mt. Holly by crafting one lantern (center) in the shape of the Mt. Island Mill bell that is in front of the Mt. Holly Historical Society museum on Main St. Photo by John Kelliher, Listowel

Emily Andress with a crow lantern she made for the Irish parade.

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Synergy is a Medley

Leftovers This past Thursday as we celebrated Thanksgiving Day with family and friends, did you have a big Thanksgiving meal? Perhaps you had turkey, dressing, and enough food to feed everyone and others! If you are like me, you probably had not only tons of food to enjoy with the family, but also plenty of leftovers. Maybe right now your refrigerator is full of leftover food that you may or may not finish. Have you ever thought that there are people who might be considered leftovers by some? Those people who the world sees as less desirable, ignored, or worthless.

Luke 13:10-17 tells of a visit Jesus paid to a local synagogue one Sabbath day. As Jesus sat in the synagogue that day, a woman entered in who had a crippling disease that kept her bent over, unable to stand up straight for eighteen years. Jesus approached the woman and said to her, “Woman you are loosed from your infirmity” (Luke 13:12, NKJV). Jesus touched the woman, and she stood up straight and gave glory to God. Unfortunately, instead of praising God, the ruler of the synagogue chided Jesus for healing on the Sabbath.

Jesus reminded him that everyone there would feed and water their animals on the Sabbath, and yet He had freed this woman from the bonds of Satan, and they should praise God for that. Being ashamed, they all gave glory to God. To the ruler of the synagogue, this poor

woman was a leftover.

Just someone to ignore.

This time of year, during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we will encounter many people. As a time Rev. Trent Rankin of giving and charity, Salvation Church we will see many who Gastonia, NC are in need of basic salvationchurchnc.org things such as food and shelter. The world may consider such people as leftovers, yet these are exactly who Jesus came for that first Christmas.

Jesus spent His time with the sick, poor, and the sinner, people just like you and me. You see, we are all leftovers. We are sinners, people not worthy to sit at the table with Jesus, yet by His grace through the cross, we are loosed from Satan’s bonds.

This Christmas season, and all seasons, may we recognize those around us in need. Those who are lost, ignored, and forgotten by the world.

Those who are locked in the bonds of this world.

Like the woman sick for eighteen years, we were once bound by Satan too, yet Jesus has set us free.

May we tell someone this season about the One who can free them, Jesus Christ.

The simplest English definition: Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Or if you dust off your Greek it means “working together.”

In Max Lucado’s book Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café (pg. 103), a scene emerged where the pastor demonstrated synergy. He assembled coffee ingredients on a table; pointed to each element noting each was good in and of itself, but it was the collective cooperation of all the elements that actually created “good.”

Each year aren’t our gardening plans really a multi-step process; a collaboration of many elements? Good soil, functioning irrigation system or plan, climate awareness, pest management plan. What about our landscaping subcontractors; butterflies and bees? If gardens are likened to a work of art we can view each plant as a pleasant “still life painting,” or we can step back a few steps and see the synergy of cross pollination, and stunning “life” awakening the landscape as active bees, butterflies, and hummingbird moths create a miraculous larger result.

And digging deeper into synergy, did you know attempts to assist butterflies from their chrysalises, moths from their cocoons, or baby chicks from their eggs, are actually detrimental?

Each of these lives needs to struggle against their “residences” in order to strengthen their bodies so they can survive. If we “help” them out of their enclosures we will unwittingly cause their death.

Here, prudent synergy involves ‘not doing something’ and letting God’s design work itself out as He has perfectly and wisely planned it.

Synergy is vital for humans too. How many of us have learned the hard way, Henry Ford’s valuable advice? “That it isn’t what we know that on these dates Saturdays December 8th and is as important as whom we surround ourselves December 15th both days 10AM - !2PM. Located in the basement under the Sanctuary.

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First Baptist Belmont holiday events First Baptist Church Belmont’s Christmas Toy and Clothing Give Away- For those in need of Christmas Toys, Clothes and Food.

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with.” Wise remodeling contractors know about synergy. We can’t get a project done without help; not in a timely and professional manner.

Some contractors have considerable skills in many areas but none of us is as proficient as a team of men and women with Dennis Siracusa specialized skills Spiritual Gardening honed over time.

Philippians 4:13 reminds us that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This is true CONDITIONALLY; we must apply wisdom, knowledge and things like unselfishness.

For instance, there is no way I can install 32 ft. trusses by myself. It takes a team and proper equipment. There needs to be more than a “ME” involved to finish the “ALL” of that project. Synergy!

At a higher level Romans 8:28 promises that “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” Individually God made us all unique and miraculous. Collectively, when focused on His perfect plans for us, we become a magnificent unit and medley because we are letting Him shine through a team of His players. And as we individually and collectively work on God’s kingdom purposes we will be wondrously victorious.

Remembering Christmas in the Little Country Church

Some of you may remember a song by Matt Anderson titled “My Little Country Church At Christmas Time”. Words in the song were: “Seeing faces, we haven’t seen all year. And some who’ve come as friends of friends. Our hearts are filled with Christmas cheer and the chills we get, when the songs begin. I hear my mother singing with the choir, My father shaking hands at the door; It’s the smell of the hall hung with freshly cut pine. It’s my little country church at Christmas time!”

The Henry’s Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Belmont is still reminiscent of that little country church. Although, now recognized, by some, as being in the “suburbs of Belmont”; aspects of country living continue on in the church.

On Saturday, December 1, 2018 Henry’s Chapel will present a concert titled “Remembering Christmas In The Country (Suburban Church”. The concert time is 3:00 pm. Music will be rendered by the Henry’s Chapel Musical Ensemble. Special guest choir will be the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Inspirational Choir of Belmont. Music will include Advent/ Christmas hymns, Spirituals; and Old School / Contemporary Gospel. Persons attending are welcomed and encouraged to dress in casual attire. Bring a battery operated white candle, if you can, to add to the celebration splendor.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Goshen G h Presbyterian Church

Living Witness Ministries

Woodlawn St. • Belmont, NC

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

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

Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Hood Memorial Ame Zion 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

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church 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

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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

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

MT. HOLLY

East Belmont Baptist Church

Roper Street 704-827-6280

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

Fresh Anointing Church of God

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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

For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580

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St. Mark’s Angel Bake Sale The “Angel Bake Sale” has become a tradition at St. Mark’s and for Belmont, as well as surrounding communities.

The bake sale consists of traditional Christmas baked items like cookies, brownies, fudge, and chocolate dipped everything. There are also very special cakes, pies, pumpkin rolls, cheese balls, and plenty of savory items like party mix, flavored oyster crackers, sausage balls and cheese straws.

Come to- St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Belmont, corner of Main Street and Secrest Avenue, Saturday, December 8th, 8AM – 2PM. The women of St. Mark’s (and some of the men) begin preparing for this bake sale in September; working individually and as a team to create their magical

goodies. There are many people who bake goodies and donate the items to be sold at the bake sale. This “Angel Bake Sale” has become a much anticipated

event for those repeat customers who enjoy allowing St. Mark’s to do all their holiday baking. There are items that are perfect for gift giving and serving family and friends. New this year! The men of St. Mark’s will be selling biscuits for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch!

The proceeds from this sale go to many charitable organizations in and around the community such as BCO, Catherine’s House, On Eagle’s Wings, and the weekend backpack ministry.

Additional money is given to the pastor’s discretionary fund and to support mission trips, youth ministries and the annual Camp Grace.

Come and let the women of St. Mark’s help you with your holiday baking!

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First Baptist Belmont Thanksgiving Dinner These are just a few of the First Baptist Belmont members who prepared and served a free Thanksgiving dinner. The church served over 200 dinners during the event.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week The Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this beautiful American Pit Bull Terrier named Barretta. She is 2-3 years old and weighs about 40-50 pounds. Barretta is great Belmont Abbey College administrators, faculty and students hosted a large group of Chamber members and friends for Network with people. She does not like other dogs so she must be an After Work in the Haid Building Ballroom on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Creative Solutions Special Events was the co-sponsor. only dog. She is good inside and loves to cuddle on the couch.

Belmont Abbey College President Dr. William Thierfelder (rear) and Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Carey Roberts of Barretta is short and stocky and known as a “Pocket Pit”. She is Carey Roberts Design are seen with students representing Belmont Abbey Rotaract Club, an affiliate of Belmont Rotary Club, spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please give and the Abbey Players Ambassadors.

Montcross Chamber photo this sweet girl a chance to become part of your family! She will be looking for you this weekend.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our adoptable pets this weekend. Many pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

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 Shelby Shopper & Info Reader & Market Demographics at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue.

Banner News’ Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box Reader Demographic 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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Major Australian company coming to Stanley

The City of Lowell recently recognized employees for outstanding service. Finance officer Kevin Haney and City Clerk Beverly Harris are seen with Safety Coordinator Debby Rogers receiving the award for the administrative staff.

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Lowell Public Works Director Thomas Shrewsbury with Safety Coordinator Debby Rogers receiving award on behalf of the public works and utilities departments.

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Era Polymers Corporation, an Australian manufacturer specializing in polyurethane chemistry, will open its first industrial facility in the United States, creating 20 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Roy Cooper announced last week. The company plans to invest $9.2 million in Stanley.

“Advanced manufacturers from around the world continue to choose North Carolina as the ideal place to expand,” Gov. Cooper said. “Our skilled workforce combined with our central east coast location enable international companies that locate here to serve customers efficiently across the United States and North America.”

Era Polymers, with headquarters in Sydney, Australia, produces a diverse line of polyurethane products sold in over 70 countries worldwide.

The new manufacturing operation in Stanley, the first American plant for the company, will join four other production facilities operated by the company in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Strong sales growth in North America led the company to search for a new business location in the United States.

“Era Polymers has been conducting business Police Chief Scott Bates with Safety Coordi- within the USA for more than 15 years,” said nator Debby Rogers receiving the award for George Papamanuel, President of Era Polymers. the Lowell Police Department.

“It became a logical step for us to establish our own presence in the USA with an advanced manufacturing facility, to better supply and technically service our growing customer base.” Mr. Papamanuel expressed pleasure with the support received from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and added, “the support from local, county and state authorities made a compelling case to locate our facility in Stanley N.C. This world class facility is the ideal platform to support the next growth stage of our company.”

“Investments from international companies like Era Polymers are an important component of our state’s economy,” said Commerce Secretary

Anthony M. Copeland. “North Carolina continues to attract these foreign direct investments due to our stellar reputation as a business location.”

The North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. were instrumental in supporting the company’s decision to locate in the state.

Taking into consideration all of the new positions announced today, the average annual wage of the new jobs will be $66,250. The average wage in Gaston County is currently $38,780.

A performance-based grant of $50,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Era Polymers’ move into Gaston County. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met. In addition to creating and maintaining the 20 jobs, meeting a threshold of $8 million in investment is directly tied to the company’s OneNC agreement.

“Our community welcomes Era Polymers to North Carolina,” said N.C. Representative John Torbett “Many people and organizations in our region came together to recruit this company and we stand ready to support them as they put down roots and grow here.”

Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the EDPNC on this project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, Duke Energy, Gaston County Community College, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, the Town of Stanley, and the Gaston County Economic Development Commission.

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The Town of Stanley held its Christmas tree lighting event last Saturday. Loads of folks came out to kick off the yuletide season. Here: Stanley First Baptist coat drive volunteers at the Stanley tree event.

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Stanley Community Pastors group singing at the tree lighting.

Photos by Bill Ward

Stanley Christmas Tree lightning event...

Another happy tree lighting group in Stanley.

This family was having a great time at the Stanley tree lighting.

These girls were enjoying the Stanley tree lighting

Visions of sugarplums were dancing in these Stanley kids heads.

The youth singers from Craig Memorial Baptist performed at the Stanley Christmas event.

The Stanley tree in all its glory. (Inset) Stanley Penticostal Holiness Church members performing for the tree event crowd.

Stanley Mayor Steven Denton and art contest winner RJ Love at the tree lighting ceremony.

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McAdenville Christmas Parade...

The Town of McAdenville held its annual holiday parade on November 17. A beautiful fall day meant a great time for everyone who attended or took part in the event.

Photos by Steve Rankin

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For South Point this was loss to be proud of

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Red Raiders 2018 football season ended in Lenoir on Friday night with a tough 28-20 loss to the defending state champion Hibriten Panthers.

In the beginning of the game it was looking like the champs were on their way to a blowout win. Hibriten got off to a fast start scoring 21 points in the first quarter.

At the beginning of the second quarter the Panthers struck yet again.

Things were not looking good for South Point.

Down 28-0 it definitely looked like the Red Raiders were blowing it.

South Point could do nothing right in early going. They were riddled with turnovers.

The Red Raiders turned the ball over five times in the first half.

Just when it looked like there was no hope something inspiring happened.

Instead of rolling over South Point sucked it up and fought back. The Red Raiders jumped into high gear and scored two touchdowns in the second part of the second quarter.

The first score came off of a 45-yard Keaton Hale run.

The second was a one TD yard run by Naseem Jones.

It was looking like a blow out wasn’t going to happen after all. Now a new question was being asked. Could South Point make the comeback of the ages?

Keaton Hale scores the Red Raiders first touchdown.

South Point went into the locker room for halftime down 28-14.

In the third quarter neither team was able to score. The Red Raiders were not getting into the end zone, but neither were the Panthers.

Going into the South Point game, Hibriten was a team that averaged almost 57 points a game. However, after scoring 28 early points the Panther offense was coming up empty.

In the fourth quarter South Point got a bit closer when Naseem Jones found the end zone from 6 yards out. The Cade Ratliff PAT was blocked and South Point found themselves still trailing 28-20.

South Point continued to fight but they were never able to make up the difference. The game ended with the scoreboard still reading 28-20.

Statistically, South Point outplayed Hibriten. The Red Raiders had 306 yards of total offense compared to the Panthers 211.

However, in the end it was the early turnovers that killed Big Red. “The turnovers really put us in a hole,” Red Raider head coach Adam Hodge said.

Coming back from 28 points down and still having a shot at a win doesn’t happen very often. What South Point did was awe-inspiring “I’m proud of our kids,” coach Hodge said. “Most teams would have quit. We didn’t. They battled back and almost had a chance to win.

They played like South Point.

To have that kind of determination speaks volumes.”

While no defeat is easy to stomach this loss should prove to be one that South Point should look back on

The South Point Red Raiders met Hibriten High in the football playoffs last week. After the final buzzer, South Point came up just short 28-20 thus ending the season. Chancelor Mayfield and Larry Dowdy combine for the tackle.

Photos by Calvin Craig Superraiders

Naseem Jones twists for another couple of yards. proudly. The Red Raiders gave the defending to

2AA State Champions a real run for their money and al-

most pulled off the impossible.

Leeper takes the 42 yard reception to the Hibriten 3 yard line.

Jamani Leeper is out of reach of this tackle.

The South Point offense huddles up for the next play.

Devon King on the punt return.

Jammari Lewis on the reception from Keaton Hale.

Cade Ratliff puts the extra point through the uprights.

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Belmont Middle Soccer action Belmont Middle School soccer played against Mount Holly last week. Belmont won 5-0. Isaac Contreras led the scoring with two goals. Lucas Burrell, Aedan Corcoran, and Parker Jones added one goal each. Luke Wesolowski recorded the shutout in goal. Belmont is now 5-1.

Photos by Sean Corcoran

Belmont Middle School volleyball remains undefeated The Belmont Middle School girls volleyball team continued its undefeated record(5-0) by defeating Mt. Holly Middle in 5 sets last week.

Photos by Daryle Marr

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Forrester receives commendation

Stanley students collect candy

The Town of Stanley was honored to present Mary Francis Forrester with a letter of commendation from Mayor Steve Denton on behalf of the Town Council and citizens of Stanley. The letter stated in part “ Thank you for your hard work and dedication, not only in promoting the arts, but mentoring those with disabilities and the youth, as well as raising funds for various projects related to the arts.” Mayor Denton closed the letter with the following “It is only appropriate that you be honored and recognized for all you have accomplished and your tireless efforts in promoting broadbased cultural and educational programs related to the arts”.

Town Manager Heath Jenkins (pictured with Forrester) would like to say thanks to Debbie Windley for coordinating this special ceremony, and for inviting the Town to par-

ticipate in honoring Mary Francis Forrester.

Thanks to Dr. Stout and Gaston Christian for hosting the entire evening. Thanks to Mark Cramer and Vincent Ginski from the GGDC for their part in last night’s events and promoting the GO month and GO photo contest.

Students at Stanley Middle School collected candy that was given to residents at Stanley Total Living Center. The grand total as a school was 1,046 bags of candy. Ms. Mullins’ homeroom brought in the most bags (157). Millers’ homeroom came in 2nd place with 154 bags and Whitley’s homeroom came in 3rd place with 129 bags. Other honorable mentions are: (over 100 bags) Tant and Denham, (over 50 bags) Erwin and Summey.

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Cops participate in No Shave November

Several weeks ago, the Gaston Schools Human Resources Department launched a canned food drive for Crisis Assistance Ministry. Last Friday, the staff counted the items and loaded them onto a truck for delivery. Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved. The staff collected more than 5,000 canned goods and other non-perishable food items, which will stay right here in Gaston County to help people in need.

Gaston Schools photo

Seventeen members of the Mount Holly Police Department took part in “No Shave November”. Each officer individually donated $30 to the American Cancer Society of Gaston County. Pictured right: Sergeant Derek Terry, Corporal Jonathan Moore.

Pictured at above (left to right): Officer Lee Farris, Officer Travis McManus, Corporal Austin Cox, Officer Travis Jones, and Officer Seth Henderson.

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Schools honored for supporting ‘Pennies for Patients’ Students in Gaston County Schools are learning that every cent really does count when you are raising money for a good cause.

Fourteen schools have been recognized for their multiyear involvement in the ‘Pennies for Patients’ fundraising

program for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

In recent years, nine schools collected more than $10,000 for the program.

They are: W.B. Beam Intermediate, Bessemer City Central Elementary, Cramerton Middle, W.C. Fri-

day Middle, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, Mount Holly Middle, New Hope Elementary, Sadler Elementary, Woodhill Elementary, Three schools have raised more than $15,000 for the program. They are: Page Primary, Robinson Elementary,

Sherwood Elementary.

For last school year, Page Primary had the sixth highest fundraising total in North Carolina. Additionally, East Gaston High School and Stanley Middle School were recognized for raising more than $30,000 during

the schools’ multi-year participation in the fundraising program.

During a recent Board of Education meeting, Robin Shaw of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society presented a plaque to Gaston County Schools for its multi-year

support of the organization’s fundraising efforts. Shaw shared that over the past 15 years, 48 schools in Gaston County have collected a total of $313,921 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Red Raiders swim team scenes

Thursday, November 29, 2018

The South Point High swim team took part in a meet against Highland Tech, North Gaston, and Stuart Cramer last week.

When the waves subsided, the Red Raider swimmers emerged from the pool victorious.

Photos by Calvin Craig Superraiders

Gaston Christian School athletes sign

Several Gaston Christian School athletes recently signed letters of intent to play sports in college after graduation Gaston Christian School Senior Davis McBee committed to play Soccer at Belmont Abbey College. Pictured: Coach Justin Huitt and Coach Johnny Hoover, parents Jonathan and Mary McBee.

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Gaston Christian School Senior Jacob Neely committed to play Soccer at Winthrop University. Pictured: Coach Justin Huitt and Coach Johnny Hoover, parents Bobby and April Neely.

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Gaston Christian School Senior Favour Spear committed to play Soccer at Liberty University. Pictured: Coach Justin Huitt and Coach Johnny Hoover, parents Kevin and Sharon Spear.

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Belmont Christmas season opens Dec. 1; parade Dec. 4 The Christmas season in Belmont officially opens on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, with the lighting of the city Christmas tree in front of City Hall at 6 p.m., followed immediately by a Festival of Trees in Stowe Park. The men’s group from Belmont’s First Presbyterian Church will sing and Mayor Charlie Martin will light the tree during a short ceremony. Keep Belmont Beautiful will provide light refreshments.

After the tree lighting, participants will sing carols as they take a holiday stroll down Belmont’s beautifully decorated Main Street to Stowe Park for the Festival of Trees, where the First United Methodist Hand Bell Choir will be performing. Belmont Specialty Foods will provide hot beverages and treats.

The season hits full speed on Tuesday, De-

Keep Belmont Beautiful decorates City Hall The Keep Belmont Beautiful organization has been busy sprucing up the town in anticipation of the holiday season.

KBB board/officers decorated the front of City Hall the past week. KBB purchased the decorations last year to be use on the outside of City Hall as well as the Christmas Tree that will be replanted in the future. December 1st at 6:00 PM will be the official lighting of the Christmas Tree at City Hall. KBB will be providing cider and cookies, some of the men from First Presbyterian Church will be the entertainment with Rev. Sam Warner leading in prayer. The Montcross Chamber is the sponsor of this event along with the City of Belmont.

cember 4, when the 69th Belmont Christmas parade steps off at 3:30 p.m. More than 20 professional floats sponsored by area businesses will appear in this year’s parade, along with more than a hundred other entries including beauty queens, marching bands and creatively decorated vehicles of all descriptions.

The parade will form on streets at the intersection of South Main, McLeod and Myrtle and proceed north on Main Street, turning east on Catawba Street and disbanding at the Catawba and Church Street intersection near Dwight Frady Field.

The Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates the tree lighting and the parade for the City of Belmont.

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Public Works City workers helped secure the decorations and KBB Board Members Judy Closson and Elizabeth Atterberry, along with Beryl Campbell, completed the job. Susan Wall not pictured.

Photos by Judy Closson

Stanley holiday events

by Stanley Police Department to honor seniors, but all are welcome.

November 29th at 1:00 – Grant Check Presentation – The Fire Department received a $5,000 grant from Georgia Pacific and it will be presented at the Fire Department.

December 4th at 3:00 – Seniors depart on an evening to Tanglewood and Dinner with Recreation Director, Tug Deason.

December 14th – Senior Christmas Dinner, also hosted by Tug Deason and an annual event.

December 19th – Annual breakfast hosted

Santa at Mt. Holly Who’s excited about Santa coming to town? Mount Holly, that is. Santa Claus will be visiting the Mount Holly Municipal Complex from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on the following dates. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

Thursday, December 6th, Friday, December 7th, Thursday, December 13th, Friday, December 14th. The event is free and open to the public.

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105-year-old Gaston Christian School founder Dr. M.O. Owens Jr. cut the ribbon at the recent official opening of a new Worship and Fine Arts Center named in his honor at Gaston Christian School. The 26,000-square-foot arts center includes a 520-seat auditorium and a 2,000-square-foot stage for student assemblies, theatrical and musical performances.

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The Mt. Holly Rotary Club and Mt. Holly Fire Department teamed up to collect school supplies this year. This photo shows fire chief Ryan Baker presenting some of the supplies to Pinewood principal Tyler West.

MHFD photo Belmont Middle School recently held a breakfast for its students who made the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks. Congratulations to all of the students that got to participate in the event.

Gaston Schools photo

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Bestselling author Brigadier General A.J. Tata to visit GCPL Bestselling author Retired Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata will visit the Gaston County Public Library (GCPL Main Library – 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, on Tuesday, DeTata cember 4 at 6:00 p.m. GCPL, in partnership with Park Road Books, will host the event, where General Tata will discuss his latest work, Dark Winter. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

In Dark Winter, the latest installment of the critically acclaimed Jake Mahegan series, General Tata pits the American hero against a dark network of cyber-terrorists.

Mahegan and his team of highly trained operatives target the nerve center of Computer Optimized Warfare in this novel that critics are calling “absolutely fantastic” and “pulse-pounding.”

About the author Brigadier General Anthony J. Tata has spent more than 30 years in public service as a military officer and

in leadership roles at the county and state levels. During his last combat tour, he was the Deputy Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division and the Joint Task Force in Afghanistan, commanding nearly 25,000 troops. General Tata is the National Security Expert for One American News Network on Tipping Point.

He also appears frequently as a guest commentator on Fox News, the NBC Today Show, the CBS Early Show, and CNN. General Tata is the bestselling author of the Jake Mahegan series and the Threat Series, as well as the co-author of Reaper: Ghost Target with Nicholas Irving.

Visit GastonLibrary.org to find Gaston County Public Library’s latest events and opportunities. Follow Gaston County Public Library and its branches on Instagram and Twitter @gascopublib and “Like” its page on Facebook at Facebook.com/gastonlibrary.

Thanks to Officer Todd and a grant from the Mount Holly Police Department, Pinewood Elementary first graders heard a weekly read aloud and one student per class received the book after it was read. Thank you MHPD for engaging and inspiring young readers.

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Sixth grade student Justin Boyd, age 12, is the winner of the Mt. Holly Utilities Department “Fire Hydrant Art Contest”. His winning design, “Super Burger”, was transformed into a fire hydrant through the expert services of Image360 Gastonia.

Justin loves to draw and doodle, and one of his inspirations is graphic designer Wendy McSwain. Although Justin eats his burgers with cheese and ketchup only, his depiction features all the trimmings. Make sure you stop by to see it in the Municipal Complex, upstairs near the Customer Service window.

Congratulations, Justin!

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High school football statistical leaderboard

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

The 2018 high school football season is in the books. Stuart Cramer, Mountain Island and South Point all made it to the playoffs.

The Storm and Raptors fell in the first round while the Red Raiders made it all the way to the second round.

Statistically several players played well this year. The following is a summary of the top performers of 2018.

South Point Once again the Red Raiders were able to put together a productive offense. This year the Red Raiders averaged 347 yards per game.

In 2018 South Point quarterback Keaton Hale proved that he was a well rounded dual threat weapon for South Point.

Hale had a good year going 28 for 62 for 525 yards, six touchdown and three interceptions. Hale also had a good year running the ball with 760 yards off of 107 carries and 11 touchdowns.

The Red Raiders top runner was fullback Naseem Jones. Jones ran for 1514 yards off of 247 carries.

Jones finished the year with 22 touchdowns. Jones average 6.1 yards a carry.

Ray Grier was the Red Raiders top wide receiver.

Grier hauled in 22 catches for 520 yards and seven touchdowns.

South Point top defenders were Omari Hunt and Tanner Canterbury. Hunt finished the year with 71 tackles and Canterbury finished up with 70 stops.

Stuart Cramer This year Stuart Cramer ran a very balanced offense.

The Storm finished 2018 averaging over 315 yards per game.

Senior quarterback Luke Carpenter had a remarkable 2018. Carpenter had 107 completions off of 187 at-

tempts. Carpenter threw for 1619 yards and had 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

The Storm’s stop running back was Tyreese Morris.

Morris ran for 1412 yards off of 221 carries. Morris hit the end zone 12 times and had a 6.3 yard per carry average.

Cramer’s top receiver was tight end Kendall Karr. Karr finished the season with 635 yards off of 38 receptions and 7 touchdowns. Karr was proved to be solid in the clutch.

Kevin Polk and Caleb Clemmer were the Storm’s top tacklers this year. Polk finished the year with a 162 stops while Clemmer finished the year with 101.

Mountain Island Once again the Raptors had a solid year offensively.

In 2018 MI had one of the most prolific offenses in Gaston County. The Raptors averaged over 470 yards per game. The Raptors running attack was one of the best in the area.

The Raptors quarterback Demetrius Washington played well after coming in for an injured Marcus Graham early in the year. Washington went 68 for 85 with 1010 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. Washington finished the year with a 133.3 quarterback rating.

The Raptors top running back was junior. Elijah Burris. This year Burris was one of the top backs in the state finishing with 2832 yards off of 194 carries. Burris finished 2018 with 34 touchdowns. He averaged over 14 yards per carry.

Senior Will Owens was the Raptors top wideout.

Owens finished the year with 23 catches 277 yards and three touchdowns.

Gabriel Stephens and Jackson Marley made the list as the Raptors top defenders.

Stephens finished up 2018 with 118 tackles and Marley finished with 104.

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS BOOK SIGNING BY JIM OWENS. The Legends of The Dysartsville Plymouth. (Spotlighting the 1960’s). December 1st, 12-2pm. Rutherford County Library, 255 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale. 828-287-8668.

SHOP SMALL - SHOP DALLIED!!! Gearing up for the holidays!! Stop by and dilly dally with us Monday thru Saturday, 10 til 6. We have over 50 vendors and nine rooms that are full of unique gift ideas. 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail.com ALL CHRISTMAS DECOR, GIFTS and TOYS 70% to 90% off original retail. Saturday, December 1st, 9am-5pm. SIDE DOOR SALE next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, Forest City. CASH ONLY. LOOKING FOR ROCK-NROLL DRUMMER with own kit whose partying days are over. Rutherford County Seasoned Garage Band, plays occasional Gigs. Practice twice a week. Nuthin’ Fancy. If interested in playing music and having fun, call Mike at 828-429-2234 or Scott at 704-473-8715.

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EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME CLERICAL POSITION Available at BLANTON CARS. Apply in person and bring resume. 325 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby NC. See Debbie Rodgers 704-484-2277 PART-TIME BOOKKEEPING POSITION Available at BLANTON CARS. Apply in person and bring resume. 325 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby NC. See Debbie Rodgers (704) 484-2277 MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. needed full time for Rental Properties.

Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 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 **NOW HIRING** Print Dept.

Supervisor, Graphic Designer and Part Time or Full Time Experienced Screen Printer. (704) 484-2077 matthew@bradleysports.net

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WOMEN’S SOLID BLACK below the knee Mink coat, size 14, $900. 828-289-2109.

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

GENTLY USED SEWING OR GATHERING MACHINE. Leave Message (404) 487-0226

WELL ESTABLISHED R E S TA U R A N T/ B U I L D I N G for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash Àow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some Owner Financing Available. Call for more details. (704) 473-1176

ALL CHRISTMAS DECOR, GIFTS and TOYS 70%- 90% off original retail. Saturday December 1st, 9am-5pm. SIDE DOOR SALE next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, Forest City. CASH ONLY. Forest City, NC 28043

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE FOR SALE. Located in the Foothills of NC. Automotive, Tractor, Heavy Duty Trucks, up to date inventory. Buy Business Inventory of Business and Building. Owner Retiring. Serious inquiries only. 828-2231564.

FOR SALE

BUSINESS SERVICES

ANTIQUE MEN’S, WOMEN’S CRUISER BIKE. CD, radio FM/AM. Men’s Fossil watches. Canning jars. MUST SELL! 828-782-7221.

AK47 RIFFLE WOOD STOCK. 30 Round Magazines add on rail for scope, $600. Bought from Hyatt Gun Shop. (704) 606-1107 WALK IN COOLER PANELS. And 2 walk in coolers, great condition. (1) 13x8x7 (1) 16x8x8, $700 each or $1200 for both. Call James (704) 4734299

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. Call today and schedule a free estimate! (704) 466-2333 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 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, (828) 476-6058 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367 GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

(980) 295-0750 HANDYMAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. Remodel, Restoration and Renovation. Apex. Call Michael, (828) 748-5740

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NEW INVISIBLE FENCE. 200 ft distance, 2 collars, new never used, asking $250. 704-6924449.

CYCLONE RAKE. 5 hp Motor, $250. (704) 600-6448 LOG SPLITTER. 27 Ton Troybilt Log Splitter. Used very little, good condition, garage kept. $850. (704) 692-2946 10” TABLE SAW ON STAND, $75. One bag size cement mixer, 120v, $75. 12 ton hydraulic floor jack, $25. Two 500 watt outside light fixtures, $50. 8’ single axel, springs, wheels and tires, $200. Rough sawed Poplar Lumber, 4-14” wide, 15002000 board feet, $300/1000bf.

Heavy Duty 5x8 utility trailer, $150. Wood storage cabinet with shelves/doors, $50. 828245-8194.

HORSE TRAILER, SADDLES, AND TACK. 2000 Adam 3 horse slant aluminum\steel combination gooseneck horse trailer in excellent condition, $6500.00. 1 Buena Vista saddle $200.00. 1 Plantation saddle $250.00. 1 Venezuelan saddle $100.00.

All kinds of tack at various prices. (704) 477-8577 susancanipe1@gmail.com 6.5 FT MULTI-COLOR FUNCTION CHRISTMAS TREE. 5 piece village, World Santa, Fiber optic tree, 24” decorated wreath, Nativity set. 828-2894269.

10” GENERAL MODEL 350 TABLE SAW. 3HP, 3 phase, $500. 828-245-9620.

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ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS. Scooterman John, used electric wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters, repairs.

(704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com 30-30 LEVER ACTION MARLIN WITH SCOPE. 5x10 Trailer with loading ramp. 8 pc outdoor Christmas decorations. (704) 300-3195 BEER SIGNS, SCROLLING MOTION MILLER LIGHT. Coast to Coast $450. Hamm’s Scene-o-Roma $750 (704) 769-4091 SEASONED AND FRESH FIREWOOD. Short bed, $70.

Long bed, $80. Dump truck, $200 (10’ long x 3’ high). Will deliver. (828) 461-2379 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 HORSE QUALITY SPRING CUT FESCUE ROUND BALES. 4x6 stored in barn $40 each, Outside roles $25 each.

Square bales $5 Each. (704) 477-8623 TEETER HANG UP INVERSION TABLE. Like new! Paid $300. Sell for $250 obo. Call (704) 484-2647

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

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

(704) 538-5788 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 WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area).

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Please leave message & phone number. (704) 472-5962 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHER, DRYERS. Discount prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC (704) 487-4443

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22 TON WOOD SPLITTER. Like new. 6.5 hp engine. Cub Cadet zero turn mower, 18hp Kawasaki engine, 44 in cut.

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

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $725.

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

WE BUY SCRAP CARS. We purchase scrap vehicles with free pick up! Top $$$! Cash paid/No title needed! (980) 295-6556 stacey_n_brian@yahoo.com 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 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN NEW HOLLAND TC45D. 4 wheel drive with 4:1 bucket, gillwoods rotary tiller and pulverizer, Bush hog hydraulic post hole auger, 16in turning plow and subsoiler. $18500. (980) 295-8351

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 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881

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

Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid.

(828) 980-3329

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

FREE PIANO. Two Bicycles, $70. Call (704) 692-9915

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ETERNAL HILLS in middle of Good Shepherd. Lot 147 1&2, 2 vaults and 2 spaces cost $5280. Will sell for $3000. 828245-0516.

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

NEW 8000 WATT GENERATOR. Predator 14HP Engine, 1-240 V outlet, 4-120 V outlets, $795. 828-245-9620.

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

(704) 434-9104

LOST POMERANIAN / $500 REWARD. Wearing Christmas sweater. Lost Tuesday AM on 11/13/18 on Popular Springs Church Rd the intersection of Manley Bridges Rd. No questions asked. Call Doreen (803) 415-1768

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.

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

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2018 TRACKER BOAT. 17ft Camo paint, 60 hp mercury motor. Call for details or taking up payment and pick up (704) 606-1107

2000 JEEP WRANGLER in excellent condition, $8000.

Also, 1995 Chevy RV, $800.

(828) 247-0506

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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

BEAVER DAM CHURCH AREA. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home. Nice area (704) 4720199

PETS & LIVESTOCK

2001 CHEVROLET S-10 150000 miles, Vortex motor, extended cab, good condition, $2500. (704) 473-8988

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 Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

CHICKEN’S FOR SALE. ASSORTED HENS $15.00ea. assorted hens. Bantham chicken’s. 7months old (704) 6921917 mariacoleman@bellsouth. net NEW INVISIBLE FENCE. 200 ft distance, 2 collars, new never used, asking $250. 704-6924449.

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. AKC registered, 10 weeks old, shots up to date. $600. CHAMPION BLOODLINES. (864) 812-2535 LAB PUPS, CHOCOLATE, AKC REGISTERED.. Only 3 AKC chocolate female pups left! Vetted, dewormed, first shot. Ready for their new homes now! Call/text/email.

(704) 692-8386 paintedshilohfarm@yahoo.com FREE KITTENS FOR INSIDE HOMES. Don’t Wait! Please Call (704) 472-7116 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 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 12328748@student. rcsnc.org

2009 LINCOLN MKS 86000 miles, Excellent condition, fully loaded. $10995. Call (704) 297-3234 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500 CREW CAB 4 wheel drive, $6500. (704) 473-6014 1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE Northstar, very clean, 171,000 miles, check engine light stays on, $1500. John Deere lawn mower, $100. Call (704) 685-8565 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

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CAMPING SPOTS AVAILABLE IN BLACKSBURG..

PINEHAVENCAMPGROUND $300 a month water and WiFi included in price..15 cent a kiowatt on power usage..large gravel spots with concrete awning pads (864) 812-7242 fat99boy@gmail.com CAMPER COVER. 84x72, white fiberglass, ARE brand, $300 OBO. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935

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LAB PUPPIES $150 (803) 627-5042 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199. (704) 600-7847

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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 Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 434-9502 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, 6001 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (803) 635-9831

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY FALLSTON AREA. Brick veneer double wide. 1700 sq. ft, 2.5 bath, 3 bedroom. 1 acre.

(980) 241-9010

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS. washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200wk. 6001 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 (704) 472-7145

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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) 567-9836

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN). 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417 NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby.

NO PETS. Seniors welcome.

(704) 692-0447 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

LAWNDALE AREA. 828-4530828, 1144 E. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Formerly Bill’s Dry Dock Boat Repair. Hwy 21 Mooresville.

Iredell County. Brick building 30x30, near 7/10 acres. Corner lot with 125 road frontage. $225,000. 704-914-7125 111 Dry Dock Loop, Mooresville, NC 28117

2007 YAMAHA TOUR DELUXE. 13000 cc, 19k miles, all extras, quick release, garage keep. 704-460-6457 or (704) 263-2869 DEER HUNTER’S SPECIAL. Kawasaki 610 Mule UTV, 4WD, differential locks, dump bed, one owner, like new, 3yrs old, everything perfect condition, $6000. 828-429-3100.

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.

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

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

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Washer & dryer hookup, front porch, central heat and air. $485 month, $300 deposit.

(704) 466-1003 3BR, 2 BATH DOUBLE WIDE. Completely remodeled double wide in Patterson Springs area.

Brick underpinned. Great neighborhood. Central heat/air. Must have references. $800. (704) 902-6304 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Hardwood floors, partial basement. Located near downtown Shelby and Hwy 74. $750 month plus deposit.

Call (704) 477-1718 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 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

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

EHO. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 RUTHERFORD COUNTY 1BR ENERGY EFFICIENT APARTMENT in Forest City. $425 plus deposit, water and garbage included. No pets.

828-248-1776.

2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME. Ellenboro. Credit references required. No pets. $425 month, $400 deposit. 828-453-8483, 828-305-3377.

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

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

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3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FALLSTON. WITH FULL BASEMENT. $130,000. Call (704) 418-2809 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 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 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH. Outside city of Kings Mountain.

References required. 704-7503082. (704) 418-3790 LINCOLN COUNTY SMALL FARM. 24 Acres with pond on paved road off Startown Rd. Mostly open land $120,000. Call (704) 813-3856

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“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.”

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