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Cramerton’s Larry Rick served with honor in Vietnam

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day, but every day is a good one to honor those who served our nation. Here’s the story of one local veteran.

It’s been half a century since America was embroiled in the Vietnam War. That fact might be hard to believe for many folks, but for some, like U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Larry Rick of Cramerton, the memories of serving there are as vivid as yesterday.

The year was 1966 and the war in Vietnam was going full tilt. Rick was 20 years old when Selective Service came calling.

“I was drafted into the

Army on October 13, 1966,” Rick said. I was in the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Division named Tropic Lightning.”

Quick as lightning, Rick was soon at Fort Bragg getting basic training, then he was shipped to Fort Jackson for advanced infantry training.

“They let us know at Fort Jackson that we would most likely be going to Vietnam,” said Rick.

Things moved along and in April, 1967 Rick found himself and his comrades on the ground at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam.

“We were marched to Cuchi base camp,” Rick said.

“We went straight into the field and started doing night

patrols and search and destroy missions.”

One day, Rick and his pals got on helicopters and were flown to a spot called the Black Virgin Mountains in the Mekong Delta and Tây Ninh Province of Vietnam.

“We slept in a graveyard and watched B-52 bombers and jets bomb the area,” he said. “On Saturday, April 8, 1967 we marched through See RICK, Page 3

(Above) Larry Rick as a 20-year-old draftee in 1966.

(Left) Rick relaxing on his porch in Cramerton, NC.

Gaston College breaks ground on Fiber Innovation Center in Belmont A groundbreaking cer- the entire range of advanced emony on Wednesday, Oc- fiber development capabilitober 27, celebrated the start ties where scientists can start of construction of the Fiber with an idea, move to smallInnovation Center, an ex- scale trials, and work up to a pansion of the Gaston Col- commercially viable product lege Kimbrell ready for proCampus and “The Fiber Innovation duction. Local its Textile Center is the future of and regional Technolsupport from the the textiles industry.” textile industry ogy Center.

- Andy Warlick and from the The campus is located on North Carolina Wilkinson Boulevard in Bel- Office of State Budget and mont, N.C. Management is helping make The Fiber Innovation this state-of-the-art project Center will provide a world- possible. class facility to develop and In his comments to certest fibers for the advanced emony attendees, Dr. John materials industry for use Hauser, President of Gaston in proprietary products de- College, said, “Today this veloped by national and in- groundbreaking represents ternational clients. When a unique partnership that incompleted, it will be the only cludes the Federal GovernNorth American facility open ment, the State of North to industry that will house See FIBER, Page 4

This is what the new playground equipment at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park will look like.

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Belmont Parks and Rec. working on major projects

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The Belmont Parks and Rec. Dept. has several major projects either wrapping up or coming on line.

By the time this goes to press, the playground equipment area of Ebb Gantt Park

in East Belmont will be back and open for kids.

The area has been closed while two large 28x 28-foot awnings were installed over it. The awnings are made of a synthetic canvas-like material that will keep the broiling sun and rain showers off of kids. The awnings are

supported by a large metal framework that will last many years.

Under the awnings, the ground has been prepared with dark brown shredded rubber mulch held in place by epoxy. The mulch is firm enough to give good grip and a lot softer than dirt or con-

crete in case a kid should take a tumble. It will also last a lot longer than organic-based mulches.

It is very cost effective and doesn’t require much maintenance,” said Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe.

Kevin Loftin Riverfront See PARKS, Page 7

Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11th

Thank You VETERANS

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS The Adventures of Jojo

I said it way too many times

I just found out Oct. 29 was National Cat Day. Meeoww.

First of all, I prefer cats over dogs 100%. It all started when I was kid and our neighbor’s chow chow dawg shredded my red cowboy suit. I was wearing it at the time. Ever since then, I have had an aversion to hyenas of all types not to mention their irritating yapping.

When I was growing up, physically that is, we always had a cat. The king of our cat herd was named Jojo who also was called Jigwee, Pocky, and *#@&! At various times.

Jojo was slate grey in coloration and had big green eyes. He had been “fixed” and so diverted his reproductive energy to recreational eating. He would eat and eat and eat.

But he was picky. No dry crunchies for Jojo, he favored only the finest cat food and my mother catered to his every whim.

Jojo especially loved seafood. One fine day mom was thawing out some frozen flounder filets. She left them on the kitchen countertop and went out to smoke a cig. I went in and there was Jojo on the counter licking the fish as fast as he could. He froze when he saw me knowing he was caught red-pawed. I smacked Jojo off the counter and mom came in. For some reason I was feeling mischievous that day (most days) and didn’t squeal on Jojo. Later that night as everyone sat around the table eating the filets (I passed), I spilled the beans and everyone started gagging. Jojo was curled up on the sofa smirking.

For a spell we also had a cat named Amberstache. That’s because it had an orange-ish colored mustache of sorts on its nose. I called this feline Little Weasel for its habit of darting from place to place rather nervously. One fine day a neighbor cat decided to whup up on Little Weasel. The drama unfolded in the front yard flower bed. The neighbor cat was

By Tony Marciano It started out as any normal Saturday. Mowed the lawn, took care of a few things and then the internet service went out. I called the cable company and they assured me it would be back relatively soon.

They called me to say they resolved the problem, but the internet still wasn’t working.

I called but got disconnected.

I called again and they said there was still a problem and offered to call me back when it was fixed.

They did call but the problem wasn’t fixed. I called them back and a knowledgeable technician walked me through the process of checking if it was or wasn’t working. Then he instructed me to disconnect the cable from the router and plug it directly into my computer. I had internet.

We determined the problem was not with the internet provider but my router. He gave me the phone number to call about the router.

I called and a wonderful technician named Maria offered to help me. She took me to places in my computer that I didn’t know existed.

I’m not all that computer savvy so I was very grateful for her patience as well as her help. But I was concerned

wearing Little Weasel out when all at once Jojo came tearing around the corner of the house and flung his grossly obese self on the enemy cat like a sumo wrassler. Jojo pinned the other cat Alan Hodge against the founda- Banner-News Editor tion of the house and proceeded to give it lots of that back leg, disemboweling move that cats do. As the bell sounded for the end of round one, the other cat ran off as fast as it could. Jojo had scored a TKO. Little Weasel looked at Jojo as if to say “my hero”.

Back to Jojo’s eating habits. Once mom went on a trip and I got stuck with feeding Jojo. She had left shrimp and crab meat for him. Guess who ate these delicacies? That’s right. Me. I gave Jojo his hated crunchies all week and he choked them down ruefully.

When mom returned she went straight to the cabinet and got out the last can of crab and fed it to Joho who cut me a dirty look like cats do when they are pissed.

Well, Jojo’s gluttony caught up with him. He was huge and probably weighed 20 pounds. One day he went missing and we looked and looked and finally found him under the house dead as a door nail. Heart attack the vet said.

What is the lesson in all this? Beats me.

It’s just a tale of a cool cat and I am sure some of you who keep felines probably have your own stories of how much fun you have together when they are not clawing the furniture or curtains to shreds or are perched smugly on the kitchen table licking their rear end when you are not watching.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

How does he do that?

By Dennis Siracusa This morning a small anole lizard skipped across my Charlotte, NC stone driveway and crawled over a hickory tree trunk. It changed color from grey to brown and then green! How does it do that and why?

Our NC “anole chameleons” change color through an internal chemical change based on stress or temperature all affecting its skin. Gecko lizards, unlike our anole, are found almost everywhere but mostly thrive in tropical regions and they change color in an altogether different and fascinating way.

According to the March 15, 2015 Nature Communications publication, the skin of certain geckos “have an organized array of thousands of guanine nanocrystals that reflect light in different wavelengths much like a prism

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separating sunlight into its colors.” These crystals aren’t visible with our eyes but are with a microscope. This lizard sees the color where it’s heading and stretches or relaxes its skin to tilt the crystals and blend in. Now consider this! Our sunlight only has 7 distinct colors so in order to duplicate the hues the lizard sees, it blends those few colors to create a vast array of nanocrystal colors; even the texture of tree bark if needed. Our gecko is vastly more complex than our best digital cameras because it can accurately mix over a million colors. How does he do that; our NC anole appears much less interested in blending in.

Evolutionists can’t answer the question because they are trapped by their foundational presumptions that God doesn’t exist or that He is not

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His spirit lives in us when we invite Him into our lives, and is available moment by moment to guide us as we navigate our life. Yes, God is more amazing than we can understand. Gaze up past the stars and He’s there. Kneel by our bed and He is there.

He understands our trials and pain and knew us before He even formed us. (Jeremiah 1:5) How does He do all of that and what will it be like to live in His presence for eternity? I can only imagine.

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said, “You don’t have to keep saying you’re sorry.”

A few Tony Marciano minutes later, we got the router to work. I was overjoyed. I thanked Maria over and over. Then I did what I always do, I analyzed my behavior.

At times, my childhood was fun but at other times, it was scary. Often, I was waiting for the shoe to drop and the verbal assault to begin. I spent my childhood working to minimize my father’s verbal barrage. If I could keep the peace, I could survive. I learned to do and say things not to upset him. In the process, I learned to do and say things not to upset other people. It helped me survive.

It’s not healthy.

There is a scripture verse that tells me fear has to do with punishment; perfect love casts out all fear. It is only when I rest in God’s perfect love, a love that is not conditional, but instead is unconditional, can I stop saying “I’m sorry.” Rather, when I bump into someone, I can say the words, “Excuse me” instead.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

Check us out online @ involved in creation. Their difficulty with our gecko is that what it does, by changing colors, doesn’t have anything to do with evolutionary biology like our anole; our gecko changes color by pure mathematical encoding; similar somewhat, to forming pixels on our TV screens.

God imbedded this encoding math in geckos and we adopted an inferior copy for our TV screens. Our infinite God created everything; frisky anoles and sneaky geckos, both to teach and amaze us and display Himself; and God is infinitely more amazing than anything in creation.

Some ask where God is especially when I need Him. Our bible teaches that God is everywhere at once. His throne is in heaven, some conjecture, outside our known universe billions of light years away beyond the

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She gave me instructions and I messed up. I said, “I’m sorry.” This happened a second time and again, I said the words, “I’m sorry.”

Things were going well but once again, I messed up. Out of my mouth I uttered the words, “I’m sorry.”

Maria then said to me, “You don’t have to keep saying you’re sorry.” I heard her in my head but not my heart.

Ten minutes later I found myself struggling with what she asked me to do. Afraid she would end the call, I said, “I’m sorry.” I was hoping to extend the call as we were now on the phone for over an hour. Again, Maria repeated, “You don’t have to keep saying you’re sorry.”

Now I’m sorry for constantly saying, “I’m sorry.”

We were now approaching the ninety-minute mark and were no closer to fixing the router than when we started.

I was sure she would end the call and instruct me to buy a new one. Again, I didn’t move as fast as I felt she wanted me to move. I was afraid I was frustrating her.

I was concerned her supervisor was telling her to end the call. Without thinking, I uttered the words, “I’m sorry.”

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Expedia Cruises opens new location in Belmont In response to the local demand and increasing number of travelers in the Carolinas, Expedia Cruises announced the Grand Opening of its Belmont NC center at 915 South Point Rd, Suite E on Saturday October 23.

Local entrepreneur and new franchise owner, Adriana Phillips has opened her Expedia Cruises retail store in the growing south point area of Belmont. Located in the Belmont Town Center, across from South Point High School.

Expedia Cruises in Belmont NC is one of the brand’s 300 independently owned travel agencies across North America offering cruise vacations and much more as part of the Expedia Group family of brands. Customers

are able to choose from every vacation possibility over air, land, and sea, including resort vacations, coach & rail tours and travel insurance – all at Expedia® prices.

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Don’t forget me!

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

Whenever I find myself standing in a cemetery, I always think of all the people who have lived their lives, and now are passed.

They are now largely forgotten as life continues on. There’s no person on earth who wants to be forgotten. Sadly, in our big, always moving world, it is easy to feel alone, and neglected. Sometimes it even feels like God has forgotten us as we face trouble and struggles in life.

In Matthew 11:1-15, John the Baptist was alone in prison, after Herod the King had imprisoned him. John was in a hopeless situation, facing death. In his despair, he sent some of his followers to Jesus asking the question, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matthew 11:3, ESV).

Jesus told them to go and tell John of all the things He was doing, healing the sick, restoring sight, raising the dead, and preaching the gospel. Jesus then told the people gathered about how great of a man and prophet John was.

It wasn’t that John did not believe Jesus was the Christ, his heart had just become

filled with doubt as he sat in a dark, hopeless prison.

John felt forgotten. There are many times when we feel like God has forgotten us. When prayers go Rev. Trent Rankin unanswered, or our lives are shattered with loss or suffering, it can seem God is far away. Like John, we need a reminder from Jesus from time to time that He still hears us. John just needed to hear that Jesus was still at work. Sometimes we need those same reassurances from God as well.

The greatest way we can know God has not forgotten us is through His word. The Bible reminds us of all the things God has done and is doing. It reminds us that God keeps His promises.

When we have times when it does seem God is far away, draw close to Him. When John had doubts, he went straight to Jesus.

When we are unsure, seek Jesus. Draw close to Him, and He will draw close to you. It will take a true, deep abiding faith. God never forgets us or leaves us. We are His children. He loves us so much that He gave His own life for us, so we can be with Him forever. A God that loves us so much, will never forget us!

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wounded- the Military Order of the Purple Heart-a national group of wounded veterans that has a local chapter 634.

(PS Rick’s brother in law Ron Wade of N. Belmont is also a member).

“The group helped me adjust to many things by interacting with people who have gone through a similar experience. They are such a great group of people.”

These days, Rick is retired from USF Holland where he was a supervisor and spends time enjoying his quiet home on Woodlawn St. in his home-

town of Cramerton. With Veteran’s Day coming up, he mused on what that holiday means to him and other folks who put on a military uniform.

“Veteran’s Day is a special time for anyone who served no matter what branch of service,” he said. “It’s an awesome time to be remembered by our country as a whole.”

Thanks for your service, Larry.

Interested in the Military Order of the Purple Heart local chapter? Call Rick at 704-813-4566.

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some rice paddies then into a forested area. We came upon a Viet Cong hospital area and had a battle.”

At 3:30pm on that day, Rick was seriously wounded by an enemy hand grenade.

“I was wounded in the left arm, right leg, and stomach,” Rick says matter of factly.

Rick was airlifted from the fight and spent a week in a hospital in Saigon.

That was followed by a four month stay at a hospital in Japan. He finished his enlistment at Fort Bragg and was discharged on October 11, 1968.

Rick reflected philosophically on his experience in the Vietnam War- one which was controversial at the time for many folks.

“It was something nobody wanted to do,” he said. “But we felt as if we were serving our country as best we could. It was also a learning experience and made us appreciate what we have in America.

If I had to do it over again I would in a heartbeat.”

Like many Vietnam vets, Rick held his memories inside.

He credits one organization for helping him cope with being Rick’s well deserved medals.

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textile industry will be even more strongly woven together.

For more information

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Carolina, Gaston County, Gaston College, North Carolina State University, and our most important partner—private industry.

“I have worked with many partnerships and collaborations in my 24 years in the community college system, yet none compare to this,” he continued. “I am proud of our work and proud that we are owning our momentum as we join forces to build a world-class Fiber Innovation Center.”

Also speaking at the ceremony were John Dancoff, Chairman of the Gaston College Board of Trustees; John Lowery, President of the Gaston College Foundation; Andy Warlick, Chairman and CEO of Parkdale Mills; and Davis Warlick, Executive Vice President of Parkdale Mills.

Parkdale Mills is one of the Textile Technology Center’s vital partners and clients, and its executives have worked closely with Gaston College

Dignitaries prepare to turn dirt at the new Fiber Innovation Center ity products, and maintain a well-trained workforce. With this facility and the planned launch of a Textile Acad-

emy focused on addressing the workplace skills gap related to the textile industry, the College and the regional

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Spring flowering bulbs have to be planted now

By Lisa Harper I began my flower bulb shopping online three months ago. I have anxiously been waiting for them to arrive, and they did this past week. As if I didn’t have enough of them, I placed yet one last order a few days ago.

It’s hard to imagine winter is upon us, but here we are. This time of year should be a reminder that brilliant color can happen in your yard….it just takes thought, effort, planning, and of course, a love of everything in gardening. No matter if you’re a newbie at this, or like me, just enjoy creating and designing new layouts to welcome you come spring time.

Daffodils,tulips, and hyacinths will

make their appearance soon after the crocus. These all being spring flowering plants, their bulbs need to be planted in the fall. This will allow the bulbs to become acclimated to their new home before the ground freezes…and to get a head start on spring.

I managed to finish planting all of my plants and flowers this past week. Working in stages, as well from a layout my sweet neighbor drew for me. Can you say excitement is in their air? Now we wait.

I found myself the last three days walking around my yard inspecting every spot where I had dug. I keep thinking the squirrels have been sitting back watching me, all the while, they have

devised a plan of their own. I pray my bulbs don’t become dinner for a critter.

Even though it feels really strange to be thinking about spring now, I promise it will be worth it. Before you know it, the new spring season will be here.

Flower gardening is one hobby that just keeps getting better every year.

Bulbs and perennials naturally multiply and reappear year after year. The soil grows healthier with each application of fertilizer and mulch used. Plus, the more gardening friends you make, the more free iris and peony giveaways you can be a part of every spring.

“Where flowers bloom…so does hope”

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on the initial design concept of the Center.

“I have not seen in my lifetime in Gaston County a project with such overwhelming support from the state, county, city, academia, philanthropy, and industry,” said Andy Warlick. “The Fiber Innovation Center is the future of the textiles industry.”

The architectural firm of WHN Architects designed the approximately 39,000 square foot facility and Shelco, LLC, is the contractor for the project.

The FIC represents Gaston College’s continuing commitment to the textile industry. For close to 80 years, the Textile Technology Center has played a significant role in helping the North Carolina textile industry remain competitive, manufacture qual-

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Central Park adds art...

Reid Foundation event The Jesse Bynum Reid Foundation is celebrating the life and legacy of Reverend Charles Wesley Reid. He was the CEO and founder of the Jesse Bynum Reid Foundation.

The Charles Jesse Bynum Reid Foundation board members and family are celebrating his life and legacy.

The celebration will be on

Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2pm. It will be at the ancestral home site 301 Sacco St Belmont, NC 28012. It will be held outside on the lawn. This event will take place on Rev. Charles Reid’s birthday November 13th.

If any additional information is needed call (704)9773646.

The Town of Cramerton Parks and Rec. Dept. has been dressing up Central Park with these colorful works of art. The mushrooms just arrived last week. Plans are to paint a nice mural on the side of the picnic shelter wall.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Town of Ranlo free Thanksgiving meal Join the Town of Ranlo on Saturday, November 20th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for a free Thanksgiving meal giveaway at Ms. D’s Auto, 2768 Lowell Rd. Any person in need is welcome.

First come, first serve! Call Town Hall at (704) 8243423 for delivery service.

Gaston County road closed for bridge replacement A N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will close a road in Gaston County for several months to replace a bridge.

On Nov. 2, the Old Willis School Road bridge over Hoyle

Creek was closed. The replacement is necessary after the foundation and substructure of the bridge, which was built in 1964, were found to be in poor condition. Work is expected to be complete by next summer.

KBB Big Sweep did a great job Keep Belmont Beautiful recently held its Big Sweep trash cleanup campaign. Others took part including Girl Scout Troop 13109, South Point High students, the Frank family, Nelson family, Jack and Jill Foundation of America, and other folks including mayor Charles Martin (red shirt). The drive picked up an enormous amount of trash.

Photos provided

Traffic will be detoured onto Dallas Stanley Highway (N.C. 275), Upper Spencer Mountain Road, Rhyne Road, Hoyle Creek Road and back to Old Willis School Road.

Motorists are advised to re-

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main alert in the area and plan for delays while using the detour.

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Belmont Historical Society names 2020 Citizen of Year property of BelThe Belmont Historical Society mont Historical is pleased to name Society at 40 one of the seven Catawba Street founders of its orand can be ganization, Mr. toured during Yates Edward Abthe museum’s ernathy, as its 2020 regular hours Distinguished Cition Saturday and zen of the Year.

Sunday from Yates had a vi1:30 – 4:00.

Yates Abernathy sion of preserving Mr. Abernaone of the original thy graduated mill houses among those that from Belmont High School once dotted the landscape all in 1950 and was a member throughout Belmont. He led the effort to acquire, move of the inaugural Red Raider and restore what is now football team. He served his known as the Yates Aber- country in the US Navy durnathy Mill House. A tireless ing the Korean Conflict and volunteer, Yates saw to it then returned home to raise that the restoration was his- his children and serve his torically accurate, thereby community.

A reception honoring Mr. preserving for the city of Abernathy will be held at the Belmont and surrounding museum on Sunday, Novemcommunity a relic that represents the homes of so many ber 7, beginning at 2:00 p.m. of the city’s earlier residents. This event is free and open to The house is situated on the the public.

Queen of Apostles Thanksgiving meal The members of Queen of the Apostles Church, 503 N. Main St in Belmont, will continue our custom of providing a Thanksgiving Meal.

Due to the Coronavirus, this year we will once again offer a meal kit to those needing to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at their homes. The meal kit will feed 4 people and will include a $15 gift card that can be used towards the purchase of a turkey or ham.

We can deliver a meal kit to your home on Saturday, November 20th, or you can pick up a meal kit at the church on the same day between 10am and 11am. To place your order, you have 2 options:

1. Call the church office to place your order. The phone number is (704) 8259600. Give us your name, address, phone number, an email address if you have one, and the number of meal kits you need (maximum of 2). The deadline to place your order is Friday, November 12.

2. Go to the church’s web site, www.queenoftheapostles.org, look for the “Thanksgiving Meal Order Kit” slide and click there.

That will take you to the online order form. Be sure to indicate on the order form if you want your meal kit delivered to your home or if you will pick it up.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

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

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 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861 BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

Core Church 2316 Acme Rd. 704-822-8033

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

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

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

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

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

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

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

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

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

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

Power of the Spirit Church

East Belmont Church Of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pointe

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Unity Baptist Church

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

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

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

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

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Gateway Cowboy Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

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

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

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

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

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

Westview Presbyterian Church

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Chapel Baptist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

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Bethlehem Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

Cornerstone Family Worship

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

Carolina Community Baptist

First Presbyterian Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Covenant United Methodist

Center Baptist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living Witness Ministries

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church

Restoration Church

811 Mauney Rd.

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

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Woodlawn Baptist Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Will of God Church

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

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1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Gaston Christian Church

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

McADENVILLE

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Life Church

St. Paul FHB Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Upper Room United Pentecostal

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Riverside Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

First Baptist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Second Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Grace Wesleyan Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

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Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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CRAMERTON

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Macedonia Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

MT. HOLLY

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Bethel Baptist Church

Morningside Missionary Church

Roper Street 704-601-5146

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

PARKS From Page 1

Park will soon be getting its new playground equipment too. The park’s playground area has been closed since January due to issues with the locust wood equipment deteriorating.

The new equipment will be similar to that at Gantt Park and will be ADA compliant. There will also be a The playground area at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park has been nice large awning over it. In closed for months but will reopen with new equipment in Dea clever twist, the synthetic cember. mulch at Loftin Park will feature a sweeping blue pattern representing the nearby Catawba River.

According to Stowe, the Loftin Park project is set to begin shortly.

“We will be ordering the equipment shortly,” said Stowe. “Work should be done by the end of December depending on the weather.”

Stowe says the Loftin Park playground is one of the most popular areas in town and has been sorely missed.

Rain or shine kids can now use the Ebb Gantt Park equipment.

“I get a lot of calls from Photos by Alan Hodge people wanting to know when it will be open again,” he said.

Well, now you know.

Cost of the equipment is $440,000. However, a federal grant picked up the tab, meaning Belmont taxpayers didn’t have to pay for it.

The long awaited skate park that will be built next to the CityWorks building will also be started on in December. The skate park idea goes

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Finally, the dog park is circling the field looking for a place to land.

“We are still trying to find a suitable location,” said Stowe.

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Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. He was active in all facets of the church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a 4th Degree member of the William Gaston Assembly. Donald served as Grand Knight of Council and District Deputy.

He also served as an election judge with the Gaston County Board of Election.

He was a faithful supporter of Holy Angels and their events.

Donald enjoyed playing golf with his friends as well as his Thursday Morning Men’s Breakfast Group. Most of all, Donald loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Jeffy Holler Jones.

Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Danuta Pastula Holler; son and daughter-in-law, Master Sgt. Jimmy and Anna Holler of Garner, NC; daughter, Dana Holler of Charlottesville, VA; grandchildren, Dallas Holler, Savannah Eggers and her husband, Jonathan,

and Ian Mook; brother, Terry Holler.

Family and friends of Donald Holler were invited to attend his visitation beginning at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. A recitation of the Rosary immediately followed at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Father Paul Buchanan in the sanctuary of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the Holler family online at www.mcleanfuneral.com The Holler family has requested in lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Donald may be sent to Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church Building Fund, 503 N Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012 or Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012 McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Holler family.

Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 S. New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054 at 3:00pm.

Born in Cramerton, NC, Mrs. Summerville was the daughter of the late Dempie Leotus Perryman and the late Lydia Davis Perryman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Benjamin Summerville, Sr.; her sisters, Melba, Beulah Faye, her twin, and Pauline; and her son-in-law, Bob Sandifer. She was a homemaker and a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Women in the Church, was a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Tuckasegee Baptist Primetimers Senior’s Group.

Surviving are her two sons, Richard B. (Deborah) Summerville Jr. and W.L. “Bill” (Paula) Summerville, both of Sharon, SC; three daughters, Frances Sandifer of York, SC, Diane (Jack)

Ballard and Dawn (David) Markowitz, both of Sharon, SC; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Shirley Hager of Belmont, NC. The family received friends from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Olivet Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Summerville’s name to Agape Hospice, 1326 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; Olivet Presbyterian Church of America, Missions Fund, 159 Church St., McConnells, SC 29726; or the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 4600 Park Rd., Ste 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Summerville family and condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

Donald Holler Belmont, NC Donald Barry Holler passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the age of 75. Born on February 12, 1946 in Charlotte, NC, Donald was the son of the late Jimmie Jones Holler and Lou Ester Knight Holler.

Donald worked in textile manufacturing his entire life.

He was employed with Warner & Swasey, Walter Kidde, Co., and Monarch Knitting, where he retired as a sales representative. He also taught CNC Programming while in textiles. Donald was a faithful and longstanding member of

Eulla Summerville Sharon, SC - Mrs. Eulla Mae Summerville, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at her home.

The funeral service was held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Olivet Presbyterian Church, 159 Church St, McConnells, SC 29726 with Revs. John McArthur and John Franklin officiating. Burial was in

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Please join us in showing appreciation for the veterans and troops whose service and sacrifice continue to protect our freedom and the American way of life.

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Cramerton Turkey Shoot set Calling all sharpshooters!

Come hangout on Goat Island 10am-12 noon on November 6th for a chance to win a Thanksgiving Turkey! Cramerton Parks and Rec. will have turkey targets setup on

the island and all you have to do is hit the bulls-eye and you win a turkey.

The best part is the first shot is free! After that it’s two dollars for three shots and five dollars for eight shots.

Paintball guns and paint balls will be provided and there is a TWO turkey limit per person.

This event is open to all ages!

Cramerton also held a Halloween Carnival last week that drew a big crowd.

Sydney Hillman chosen as finalist for Beginning Teacher of the Year Award Congratulations to Lowell Elementary teacher Sydney Hillman. The second year teacher is a finalist for the Beginning Teacher of the Year Award presented by The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching. She is one of 28 finalists selected to visit NCCAT for professional development in February leading up to the award ceremony.

LOWELL NEWS BRIEFS Lowell drive through senior Thanksgiving lunch Registration is open for the City of Lowell Drive-Thru Senior Thanksgiving Lunch.

Lunch will be on Thursday, November 18th from 12-12:30pm at the Lowell Community Center. $3 a person (Lowell residents only.)

To order a meal, please call (704) 824-3518, option 1. Meals must be reserved by 11/12.

Due to some gracious volunteers, lunch can be delivered to those that need it. Say if you need delivery when you call to reserve your plate.

Basketball signups Youth Basketball Registration is open now through November 6 for ages 3-15!

Register online today at www.leaguelineup.com/LowellRecreation or stop by one of our in-person registration events on 10/21 or 11/6 at Harold Rankin Park.

Congratulations to the Gaston Christian School girls golf team on their recent win over Gaston Day 172 to 175. GCS player scores- Priya 52, Ava 58, Anna V 62, Victoria 63, Anna C 59.

Hispanic Month At Tuesday’s Council Meeting, Mayor & City Council proclaimed the month starting October 15 and ending November 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month and urge all citizens in celebrating the great contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our city, state, and nation.

Veterans Lunch Drive-Thru Lunch for all City of Lowell Veteran’s on Saturday, November 13. Pickup will be 12-12:30pm at the First Baptist Church of Lowell (400 W. First St.) Registration required by 11/5 by calling City Hall at 704-824-3518, option 1. Special thank you to Kyle Fletcher’s Barbeque and Catering for donating the food and to the Lowell Community Committee for hosting the event.

The Belmont Abbey women’s basketball team has been selected the favorite in the Conference Carolinas Preseason Poll, the conference office announced. The Crusaders received eight firstplace votes, among the conference’s 13 schools. The Abbey returns nine players from a team that went 24-3 last season, which included a trip to the Elite 8. In addition to the votes, senior center Brittany Autry, senior guard Alexis Schulz, and senior center Kelli Thomas were listed as Players to Watch in the upcoming season.

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Lowell Parks Survey still open The City of Lowell online survey is still open. Lowell needs your feedback for its Parks and Recreation Program Review & Needs Assessment Study.

Take the survey online today at https:// www.parkscollaborative.com/lowell About the Project: The City of Lowell has partnered with the Department of Parks,

Recreation & Tourism Management at NC State University to conduct a Parks and Recreation Program Review and Needs Assessment Study. The NC State project team has expertise in community planning and parks and recreation administration.

Engaging the public through a formal needs assessment process provides valuable information that agencies can use to drive future planning efforts. Obtaining input from the public on their wants, needs, and priorities helps to ensure that community voices are incorporated into facility and program development. The study results will help determine the current and future facility and program planning efforts.

River Sweep Cleanup The City of Lowell will be hosting a River Sweep Cleanup Event on Saturday, November 6.

Vols will be cleaning up the banks of the beautiful Southfork River. Check-in will start at 8:30am at the Carolina Thread Trail’s Trail Head at 1100 Catawba River Run. Parking will be available along the street.

The Catawba Riverkeeper will have a limited number of kayaks, PFDs, and paddles available for those that would prefer to work from the water.

Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes (no flip flops or sandals), gloves, and bring a reusable water bottle to help us be environmentally conscious. We also recommend long pants and insect repellent. Coffee, snacks, to be provided.

Register online today! https://lowellnc. com/.../Registration-Form-for-River...

There will also be a few raffle prizes to give away. Everyone that participates in the River Sweep will be entered into the drawing.

8:30am-9:00am - Check-in + Coffee & Breakfast Pastries 9:00am-11:45pm - Community Cleanup 12:00pm - Raffle This event is sponsored by City of Lowell, S&L Creations, Fryeday Coffee Roasters, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, and American Rivers.

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Mt. Island Charter tops Lake Norman Charter Here’s a wrap up of the Mt. Island vs Lake Norman football game last Friday by Coach Robert Washington. Score Mountain Island Charter 34 Lake Norman Charter 29.

MICS Players of the Game Nominations Trae Nickelson- 6 rushes 101 yards, 3 Offense catches 102, 1 TD, 1 punt returns 27 yards Dylan Bisson- 17/22 402 passing yards, 4 and 3 kick returns 77 yards.

TDs, 5 rushes 37 yards (BROKE GASTON Defense COUNTY SINGLE PASSING RECORD) Leonard Hadley- 15 tackles.

137/195 3436 yards, 30 TDs Special Teams Cole Hart- 5 catches 118 1 touchdown.

Austin McConnell- 2 Punts 91 yards, 6 Elijah Hadley- 15 carries 220 yards, 1 TD. kickoffs 317 yards.

Photos by Mark Giacomin

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, October 2021 The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” for the month of October 2021: Representatives from Gaston County Schools and Gaston College came together on September 28 for a ribboncutting ceremony and open house for the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.

They joined with partner organizations Belmont Abbey College and CaroMont Health to celebrate the opening of the county’s newest high school that features a healthcare focus.

Gaston County Schools received a $2,000 grant from the Gaston Community Foundation. The funds will be used by school social workers to assist with their efforts to support students.

Four students were honored as the “Do the Right Thing” award winners for October: Bill Glover, Tryon Elementary; Savana Royston, Robinson Elementary; Samantha Munoz-Hernandez, Cramerton Middle; and Kalib Smith, South Point High School. Sponsored by Gaston County Schools and The Gaston Gazette, the program recognizes students for “doing the right thing” and exhibiting character education traits such as responsibility, generosity, caring, perseverance, respect, and cooperation.

Students at W.B. Beam Intermediate had the opportunity to participate in the Charlotte Hornets Book Bus experience. The students toured the bus and were able to select a book to take home with them.

W.A. Bess Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, and Rankin Elementary were recognized by ArtsNC during the Arts in Education Week observance. The three schools are the only ones in Gaston County to earn the North Carolina A+ School distinction for efforts to infuse or add the arts across the curriculum.

Fourteen teachers were chosen for Gaston County Schools’ new partnership with Gardner-Webb University that will help develop the next generation of school leaders. The teachers will be involved in a 20-month program of study that leads to obtaining a master’s degree in school administration.

W.A. Bess Elementary hosted the NED’s Mindset Mission program, which is a live streaming event that makes it possible for students to enjoy an interactive educational journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks, and humor.

A select group of Bessemer City High School choral students had the opportunity to attend “The Little Mermaid” production at the Gaston School of the Arts.

Bessemer City Central Elementary teacher April Bridges was recognized by Curriculum Associates for outstanding use of the iReady online program. During the

2020-2021 year, her students achieved more than a year’s worth of academic growth and were proficient in reading by the end of the year.| Brookside Elementary third grade student Josie Norris had her poem titled “Snow” published in the Young American Poetry Digest.

Carr Elementary teacher Zackery Splawn was selected as a FSI Office/Carolina Panthers Top 10 Teacher of the Week.

Cherryville Elementary received a $625 community donation that allowed every student in the school to purchase one book during the school’s virtual book fair.

The Stuart W. Cramer High School marching band competed in the Jaguar Classic at Forestview High School and received the following recognition: first place color guard, first place drum major, and first place overall in the Class 2A division.

Stuart W. Cramer High School sophomore Rich Wills earned the Mike Taylor Low Junior Award at the Gaston County amateur golf tournament. Wills placed in the top 10 with a three-day total of 220.

W.C. Friday Middle School celebrated its 50th birthday on September 27.

Each student received a birthday cupcake, and students and staff celebrated the school’s golden anniversary with various activities during spirit week.

Forestview High School student Keana Abrams was selected to serve as an athletic training student aide for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game. She is the third student from Forestview to be selected for the honor.

Although there will not be a Shrine Bowl game this year because of the pandemic, she is being recognized on the Shrine Bowl website and social media channels.

Gaston Early College High School held a canned food drive and collected approximately 800 items, which were donated to the United Way of Gaston County.

Gaston Early College High School senior Nathan Vasquez was selected to serve as the 2021-2022 president of the North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association. As president, he will act as a student representative on the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges.

Gaston Early College High School students wrote positive notes of encouragement for the staff at Carr Elementary School.

Rankin Elementary third grade student Brenton Clark was featured in a Discovery Education “Hands on STEM” special. He was included in a four-minute video segment with a Microsoft program manager and was able to ask several questions.

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teacher Milton Villarroel Navajas was selected to present during the International Observe the Moon Night program, which is an annual event to observe and be inspired by the earth’s natural satellite. His two presentations focused on Inca cosmology and myths about the moon.

North Gaston High School’s marching band received the following awards at the Maiden Blue Devil Tournament of Bands: second place music, second place marching, second place general effect, first place color guard, second place percussion, and second place drum major. In addition, Rhiannon Eason, Peyton Davis, David Trujillo-Gomez, Jasmin Umanzor, and Ben Jordan won best soloist awards. At the Jaguar Classic at Forestview High School, the band received the following awards: third place music, second place marching, third place general effect, third place percussion, first place color guard, and third place overall in Class 1A. North Gaston High School is the only school in North Carolina to be recognized as a member of the United Nations Global Schools Program.

Milton Villarroel Navajas, the school’s foreign language department chairman, was instrumental in helping the school earn the honor.

McAdenville Elementary received a new spirit rock, which was donated to the school by John E. Jenkins Grading and Paving Company.

Stanley Middle School received a donation of 24 buckets of dowel rods from Lowe’s Home Improvement for use by the percussion STEAM club. In addition, Keter donated five large storage cabinets for the school’s makerspace.

The South Point High School marching band received the following awards during the Jaguar Classic competition at Forestview High School: first place music with an excellent rating, first place marching with an excellent rating, first place general effect with an excellent rating, first place percussion with an excellent rating, first place drum major with a superior rating, second place color guard with a good rating, first place band in Class 1A with an excellent rating, and grand champion silver division (Class 1A and Class 2A). In addition, the marching band participated in the Hickory Ridge Festival of Bands competition and received the following awards: second place music with a superior rating, second place general effect with an excellent rating, second place visual performance with an excellent rating, second place percussion with an excellent rating, first place color guard with an excellent rating, second place drum major with a superior rat-

ing, second place band with an overall excellent rating, and second place Division 1 (Class 1A and Class 2A).

Webb Street School students in Susie Rutherford’s

class are in charge of operating and running the “One Can Make a Difference” food pantry. Orders are placed through a Google form, which is used by students as a shop-

ping guide to sort and package each order. Ashbrook High School student Eli Poulsen completed the installation of the pantry as part of his Eagle Scout project.

South Point, East Gaston and Cramer prep for playoffs

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

Regular season High School football is over and the playoffs are about to begin.

The North Carolina High School Athletics Association (NCHSAA) released their final brackets on Saturday afternoon and three local teams made the cut.

South Point, Stuart Cramer, and East Gaston all received at-large bids.

Here is the breakdown of who plays who and where this Friday night.

South Point vs East Guilford The 16th seeded South Point Red Raiders will host the 17th seeded East Guilford Wildcats in the first round.

The Red Raiders ended the season 7-3 and finished third in the Big South 3A. The Wildcats finished their season at 7-2 and ended the year in second place in the Mid-State 3A. The Wildcats will be a tough opponent. They have the ability to produce points and shut down opposing offenses.

Offensively East Guilford has put 40 points or more on the score board in five games, while the Wildcat defensive has held their opponents to eight points or less six times.

Players to watch include quarterback Jaiden Evans, running back Tyriek Boyd and wide receiver Khyair Lundy.

South Point has the weapons to keep pace with the Wildcats. However, to increase their likelihood of pulling out a win South Point will need to play strong for four quarters.

Several times this year the Red Raiders started slow only to finish like gangbusters. In the playoffs that might not work.

South Point will need to hold the line defensively and get their running game going early. Look for senior Tyson Riley to run hard.

Playing strong is something that South Point head coach Adam Hodge will stress as the Red Raiders get ready for Friday night.

“They have a good team,” coach Hodge said of East Guilford. “They have a good quarterback, a good running back and some big ole lineman. We are going to have to play well. Sixteen and seventeen ain’t far apart. I think both of us have good teams.

I think it will come down to execution.”

East Gaston vs Community School of Davidson 2021 was a good year for East Gaston football. The Warriors recorded their first winning season since 2015 with a 6-4 record. That effort put them in possession of third place in the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A. EG was awarded the 24th seed and will hit the road to take on the ninth-seeded Community School of Davidson Spartans. The Spartans finished the season 8-2 and won the Catawba Shores Athletic Conference 1A /2A title.

When Davidson has the ball, they definitely like to put it in the air. Quarterback Jameson Davies has thrown for 1,462 yards this season with 16 touchdowns and nine picks. His top target is sophomore Tanner Mullins who has hauled in 10 touchdown passes this year.

A review of the schedule shows that the Spartans and Warriors had two common opponents this year.

In 2021 Davidson and East Gaston both played Thomas Jefferson and Bessemer City.

The Spartans beat the Yellow Jackets 31-24 but lost to the Gryphons 51-15 while the Warriors beat Bessemer City 48-28 and Thomas Jefferson 42-37.

This game will come down to doing what you do best and stopping the other guy.

Davidson will throw the ball, and the EG defensive secondary will need to be on their toes.

The Spartans will also have their hands full trying to stop the Warriors running game.

Justin Hill and Markel McKinney have both ran for over 1,000 yards this year.

Trying to stop the run will be a priority for the Spartans, but there may be a price to pay if Davidson choses to bring their safeties up to try to crowd the line of scrimmage.

This year the Warriors offense has a credible passing attack. If quarterback Trenton Sherill gets the call he can torch the Spartans up top.

Making the playoffs was something Warriors head coach JT Postell told his team that they needed to shoot for.

“We are excited to make the playoffs,” Postell said.

“That was one of our goals going into the season. We know we will have a tough opponent in the Community

School of Davidson. We know offensively they pose some challenges with the way they throw the football.

Defensively they are very aggressive so we know we need to have a great week of practice and preparation” Stuart Cramer vs West Charlotte The Storm finished the regular season at .500 with a 5-5 record that placed them 5th in the Big South 3A. Cramer drew the 27th seed and will travel it to Mecklenburg County to take on the sixth-seeded West Charlotte Lions. The Lions ended the regular season 6-3 and came in fourth in the Queen City 3A/4A. Cramer and West Charlotte never faced the same team in 2021, yet they still have some things in common.

Both teams play in some of the toughest conferences in the state in the Big South 3A and the Queen City 3A/4A. The Storm and the Lions have both taken on some top-tier competition this year.

West Charlotte fields a powerful team that is strong on both sides of the football.

While there is no doubt the Lions will be a challenge, the Storm shouldn’t be short changed either.

Offensively Cramer is more than capable of putting up points.

Senior quarterback Justin Rocquemore can get the job done with his arm or his legs. Rocquemore is a game breaker. If he has a good day the Storm offense will be humming.

During several games this year the Storm defense has also shown that they can play some hard-nosed football.

Defensive end Arias Nash and linebackers Josue Sanchez and Daimean Fernandez are all outstanding players.

This crew is gifted. If things work out they can really cause some chaos.

If Cramer plays smart football they have a real shot.

Head coach Ben McMillan believes his team is ready for the next level of play.

“We are excited for an opportunity to play another week,” McMillan said. “We are going to take this as a new season and chance to start over. We feel like we have a good team that can do some good things in the playoffs.”

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The Town of Stanley held a Trunk or Treat event last Saturday. Kids of all ages had a swell time. Here are some scenes from the Halloween hoedown.

Photos by Bill Ward

Abbey girl’s field hockey defeats Coker The Belmont Abbey field hockey team closed out its regular season home schedule on a good note in a 3-1 victory over Coker in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas play Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field. Madison Mitchell, Ashley Hubbard and Camrynn Aiello were all honored on Senior Day during a pregame ceremony. Belmont Abbey moved to 7-5 overall and 5-4 in league play with the victory while Coker is now 2-9 overall and 2-8 in the SACC standings.

How It Happened The Crusaders generated pressure on the Cobras early with three shots and three penalty corners in the first quarter. Abigail Kane scored her first goal of the season for The Abbey with 1:25 left before halftime.

Her goal was set up off of a Crusaders penalty corner and was assisted by Casey Etter.

Etter tallied her seventh goal of the season in the third quarter to give Belmont Abbey a 2-0 lead. She finished with a game-high five shots. Coker responded later in the third with a goal off of a penalty stroke. Samantha Moore scored her first goal of the season with 2:45 remaining in the game to seal the victory for The Abbey. Chloe Parker finished with eight saves, all of which came in the second half. It matched a season high that Parker accomplished Sept. 7 against Converse and Sept. 15 against Shippensburg. The Crusaders finished the game with 11 shots on goal.

Belmont Abbey story/photo

Abbey volleyball sweeps Converse Belmont Abbey hit a season-high .277 and Paige Rawlins tallied her eighth doubledouble of the season, lifting the Crusaders to a 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 25-12) victory over Converse in Conference Carolinas women’s volleyball action last Saturday afternoon.

With their fourth win in the last six matches, The Abbey improves to 5-16 overall and 5-6 in league play. The Valkyries fall to 3-16, 3-7.

How It Happened The Crusaders tallied 45 kills against just

14 errors in 112 chances. Converse connected at only a .062 pace (25-18-112). Rawlins registered 35 assists and 12 digs. She also had three kills and three block assists.

Cameron Young had a season-high 16 kills, hitting .170. She had three assists, one ace and five digs. Lauren Hamilton also reached double figures in kills with 10. Hailey Ryan led the defensive effort with 17 digs. Maya Simmons equaled her career high with 12 digs.

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Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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

WANT TO BUY

BOATS

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DUMP TRAILERS “WE GOT ‘EM” 6’x10’, 6’x12’ and 7’x14’ (5 & 7 Ton) “All the Options on All! contact J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. (828) 245-5895

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

BOAT, MOTOR, TRAILER. 14 FT ALUMINUM BOAT, TRAILER, JOHNSON SEAHORSE ENGINE, ACCESSORIES $800 FIRM. For photos/info call (704) 600-5596 jedandluke@aol.com

GOATS & DOG FOR SALE. Two Nigerian doe goats, 2yrs. old, wormed/had shots. $200 ea. or $375/both. Also, a Teacup Yorkie Poo Chi, blonde, male, 2 1/2 years old, been neutered. $450. 828-391-0919.

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock.

Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828245-5895.

16’X40’ OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

HORSE HAY FOR SALE $6-square and $40-round.

704-692-6325.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $9. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341- Steve; 704-4728865 - Cletus; 704-300-5341Todd (704) 692-1627 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint.

Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

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

LOST & FOUND MARY JANE HIPP LOOKING FOR Peggy Dimsdale and Ilene McMurry. Call 828-3053272, ask for Charles.

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR VEHICLES RUNNING OR NOT, MUST HAVE A TITLE OR ID. (704) 487-5244 WANT TO BUY GOLF CARTS! Running or not. Cash paid. Call 704-472-3990.

NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704472-0006.

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

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 WE BUY USED TRAILERS with Titles. J. Johnson Sales Inc. Call 828-245-5895.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN YANMAR 22HP DIESEL TRACTOR. Excellent condition! $4495.00 ‘’NO TRADES’’ Call 4 details (704) 718-9122 4’X5’ ROUND BALES FESCUE HAY. $10 to $40 per Bale.

Call for details. (704) 215-0214 REGISTERED BERKSHIRE PIGLETS for sale in Rutherfordton. Born 8/30/21. only $500 each. (828) 755-1323 Wolfridgehomestead@gmail. com NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,250. 828-287-3272.

PETS & LIVESTOCK AMERICAN BULLY BABIES. 5 males and 1 female. 2 white males with 1 blue spot and blue nose. Blue brindles with white markings. (828) 499-0371 sandra73bryant@gmail.com

CHIHUAHUA AND JACKAHUAHUA PUPPIES Chihuahua puppies and Jackahuahua puppies for sale. Both litters will be 12 weeks old first week of Nov. $250 for Full Chihuahuas and $150 for the Jackahuahuas, each one is UTD on shots and worming. Beautiful 828 429-6861 Tony, roberts1321@bellsouth.net

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Born 9/6/21. Red Merle, Blue Merle, Black-Tri and Red-Tri puppies available. Call for more information. (828) 308-3710 debtrace@att.net

PILOT TALK WORD SEARCH

Carolina CLASSIFIEDS

COWS FOR SALE. 4 Black Angus / Holestin Heifers and 1 Black Angus-full. All are approx.

1 year old. Call (704) 685-8565

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

HEDGEHOGS AND SUGAR GLIDERS HOME. Male and female are available for both babies contact us if interested and for more info (915) 2015269 deanwillson8@gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS 1996 FORD RANGER. Needs a little body work. Runs good.

980-404-0027 2008 DODGE CHALLENGER. 2008 First Edition Dodge Challenger SRT8, all documentation, hemi orange, new tires, immaculate condition, no modifications, adult owned, #6291of 6400 (704) 813-8596

ACCELERATION ADVERSE YAW AERONAUTICAL AILERON AIRSPEED ALTIMETER AVIATION CABIN CARGO CEILING COMMUTER COURSE

DESCENT DIRECTION DRAG GRAVITY GROUND INDICATOR LANDING NOSE PLANE PROPELLERS ROUTE STALL

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NEW 2021 AXIS 500 4X4.

New with 2 year warranty dump bed lights fully road legal first 7500 cash (704) 690-0988 promo28@protonmail.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $550 month, $550 deposit. Water included. No pets.

704-300-3647 NO HEAT BILLS HERE! 1 bedroom apartment, excellent location, Shelby. Second floor.

Not HAP eligible. No pets or smoking. Heat & water included in $525 month. (704) 487-5480

2015 POLARIS SPORTSMAN XP 1000. Excellent Condition.

Only 1207 Miles (132 Hours) $5500.00 Call (704) 482-0441

VACATIONS TREAT YOURSELF TO A VACATION! “Great Fall Getaway Pricing”. We are a full service travel agency offering Air, Land and Sea Vacations. Call 704585-1275 now to plan your trip!

Expedia Cruises located at 915 South Point Rd. , Suite E, Belmont, NC or visit www.ExpediaCruises.com/BelmontNC OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

MOBILE HOMES DW 2018 MOBILE HOME For Sale. Never Been Lived In- .63 lot, 4BR, 2BA. #3 School District. 980-404-5200.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $195 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT. 1 unit, 1900 SF, 2 units 2400 SF. Each can be combined for 4800 SF. (704) 4342608 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

DONKEYS FOR SALE. Female Donkey and Male Baby. $400 for both. 704-692-8752, 704-692-7362 CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPPIES. Full blooded Chinese Shar-pei puppies for $800 apiece. Sweet and great with kids. Will be excellent watch dogs. (910) 813-5775 Sandtired@hotmail.com

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

CKC REG YORKIES. We have 2M, 2F Yorkies available. $850 each Firm. Frentons M/F available $750. Chihuahuas $450.

(704) 449-7970 tcaithlynn@yahoo.com

GUINEA CHICKS $5. BANTAM BABIES $3; Quail 3 to 4 weeks old, hatching eggs, 50% guaranteed hatch. (704) 476-9943

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS. Standard, black & tan Yorkies, male and female.

Raised and imprinted in our home. Tails docked, dewclaws removed, vet checked, dewormed and first shots.

Prespoiled babies will be ready for their forever home 12/9/21. Shelby NC area.

(704) 692-3698. Scheduled FaceTime welcome. $1200 with $100 deposit to hold your baby. (704) 692-3698

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

2008 FORD RANGER Sport.

V-6, Automatic, NEW TIRES INSTALLED 1 WEEK AGO. (828) 395-3432 gblanch@mac. com

NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

POLK COUNTY

1998 FORD RANGER XLT. 4.0 engine. 5 speed transmisson.

Looks brand new. Call for Price.

704-473-5771.

POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 8 acre Restricted Estate Lot. Owner Finance Available. Call 828-429-3287.

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

418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

CAMPERS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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

2021 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER 211RD. 2021 26ft Heartland RV Travel Trailer Model 211RD. Sleeps 2 adults in Queen Bed up front, plus seating area converts to add 1 to 2 children or pets. Bathroom and stove never used.

RV was just brought down from NY brand new for storage and sleeping only. Includes mounted flat screen TV, Fridge, A/C and Heat, Shower, Toilet, 2 Sinks, Microwave/Oven, Radio with outside speakers, Retractable Awning and colored lights. Sway bars included.

MSRP $28,900. Can’t travel for awhile so selling. Asking $22,500 Firm, Cash Only.

(585) 721-8162

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 1999 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT 1100. 35,000 miles, black & grey. $2500. (980) 477-7522

1/2 ACRE LOT UNRESTRICTED!! Near TIEC, $15,000. Call 864-909-1035 or visit: www. rowelland.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN LAWNDALE. In good quiet neighborhood. $700 month plus deposit. Must have references, no pets, background check required. Ready 11/1/21. (704) 312-6346 3 BEDROOM HOUSE. H/W floors, central heat, air, renovated bath. Near Shelby Middle School. No Pets. No smoking, not Hap eligible. $650 mo.

(704) 487-5480 COUNTRY LIVING - FALLSTON. 2 bedroom duplex, H/W floors, central heat, air, laundry room, no pet, no smoking. Not HAP eligible. $600 mo. (704) 487-5480

OAKLAND ROAD 2BR APARTMENT. Like new. Appliances, sewer, water, garbage included. $595 plus deposit and references. 828-248-1776.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, secluded 1 acre lot. No pets.

First, last, security. 55 & older. Background check. Shiloh area. 828-429-9831.

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

Starting at $500 per month.

828-382-0475.

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Plein air artists enjoyed Loftin Park in Belmont A group of Gaston County Art Guild artists took advantage of beautiful weather last week and visited Belmont’s Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park for some outdoor painting known as plein air art. The group took up stations on the park’s observation deck and painted scenes of the river and wildlife.

Artist Mike Corwin applies paint to canvas.

Artist Barbara Davis at her easel.

Artists Jill Meeks, Cam Tracy, and Carol Stowe soaking up the sun.

Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe chatting with artist Cindy Shaw.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Salute to Veterans Featuring multi-platinum-selling country music artist

FREE FOR VETERANS & ACTIVE MILITARY!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13th 5:00 PM

Outside in The Foundation back parking lot.

Seating will NOT be provided!

Bring your lawn chair and be sure to stay for the Fireworks after the show

!! " #$" Proof of military service is required for free ticket contact the Box Office for more information

Rutherford County Salute to Veterans & Polk County Veterans Services