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December 7th Forging the Future Editors note Belmont historian and author Stan Cromlish recently returned from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where he attended events relating to the December 7, 1941 attack there by Japanese planes. Here’s his after action report and thoughts on the trip. By Stan Cromlish The theme for the 77th Commemoration Ceremonies
was “Forging the Future” because, after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the Nation had to endure a year of struggle while mobilizing and trying to stem the tide of Japanese aggression in the Pacific. With Guadalcanal won in February 1943, the country could begin to look to the future where the United States and its allies might actually prevail in the conflagration that
had erupted with the Japanese attack. But other future themes were prevalent during this week’s events. There was a somber realization that we are fast approaching a future without any of our Pearl Harbor Survivors and World War II veterans, and we cannot ever forget the future they forged for us from 1941 through 1945. See PEARL HARBOR, Page 2
Belmont author Stan Cromlish, left, just got back from Pearl Harbor. He’s pictured with John Matthrusse, a Pearl Harbor survivor. Photo by Stan Cromlish
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Mt. Holly city officials and CCOG awards judges at the Region of Excellence event. From left: John Metcalf, President of Workforce Systems Associates, Mt. Holly Assistant City Manager Miles Braswell, City Manager Danny Jackson, Mayor Bryan Hough, Planning Director Greg Beal, and Bill Deter, former Mayor for the Town of Weddington.
Mt. Holly receives Quality of Life Award Edited by Alan Hodge The Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) recently hosted its annual Region of Excellence Awards Luncheon at The Speedway Club to recognize innova-
tive government initiatives, leaders and municipalities in the Charlotte Region. Of the six awards given across the CCOG’s nine county region, three went to Gaston County governments and organizations for their combined ef-
forts in improving quality of life, growing the economy, and pursuing clean and sustainable solutions to reduce emissions, cut costs, and improve air quality. See AWARD, Page 5
By Shelton Fisher There two things in the South that many would claim to be taken very seriously. The pairing are the practices of traditions and church services. For many generations, people keep time honored traditions as vigils for their children and grandchildren to carry on like torches in the night. As for going to church, many are seeking a spiritual home each week and have brought their families to places where they can grow and flourish as not only people, but as good stewards as well. Pastor Judd Burnett of the River of Life Full Gospel Church is looking to provide just that through both guidance from the good book and the solid foundations of southern gospel tradition. Inspired by his grandfather Bo Burnett’s preaching, Judd’s future has been sown in good soil for years. At the
Pastor Judd Burnett (seen with wife Tessa) has founded a new church in Mt. Holly with an emphasis on traditional worship. Photo by Shelton Fisher
age of six, Judd was given his very first opportunity to preach at Redeemed of the
First-Born Church in Belmont under Junior Burnett. See RELIGION, Page 7
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The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Photos by Stan Cromlish
PEARL HARBOR From Page 1 Jacqueline Ashwell, the Superintendent of the Valor in the Pacific National Monument, spoke during the Remembrance of a Honolulu Star-Advertiser article from December 2001 titled, “Fading Voices.” This article stated that the voices from the Greatest Generation were beginning to fade into history and that we must never forget the sacrifices made that fateful morning, December 7, 1941, and throughout that War. The voices of the USS Arizona Survivors were not heard this week in Pearl Harbor. Due to illness and age, not one of the five remaining men was able to make the journey back to Oahu; but their presence was still felt each time we took a boat ride out to the Arizona Memorial. Fading voices and reconciliation were two points that I want to bring to the forefront of my memories from a week on Oahu in the company of the Greatest Generation and other heroes of our Armed Services. Without Lou Conter, Donald Stratton, Lauren Bruener, Ken Potts, or Lonnie Cook, the week did not feel the same. However, the National Park Service and the US Navy still recognized the USS Arizona and the repair ship, USS Vestal, that was moored outboard to the Arizona that fateful morning. On Wednesday, December 5, the National Park Service and the United States Navy honored the family of Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joseph Leon George with a boat ride that followed the track that the USS Vestal took once the lines between it and the USS Arizona had been severed. Daniel Martinez, Chief Historian of the Valor in the Pacific National Monument, told the story of Chief George to his daughter JoeAnn George Taylor, her family, and a group of about 30 friends who accompanied the boat ride. It was a very moving experience to all of
us aboard the boat because Mr. Martinez told the story in a way that put you there that day. You could almost hear the screams of the wounded and dying and see the last six survivors of the Arizona frantically pulling themselves hand-over-hand across the mooring line between the Arizona and the Vestal to save themselves. The Blackened Canteen Ceremony is a ceremony of reconciliation that came out of an event that happened over the skies of Shizuoka Japan in June 1945. Mr. Fukumatsu Itoh pulled the burned, battered, and dead bodies of American Airmen out of two destroyed B-29 bombers that had collided over the city after a raid that killed 2,000 Shizuoka residents and did something unheard of in Japan. He buried them with dignity and honor. Mr. Itoh then faced ostracization from his community for his act of common decency. This year’s ceremony marked the first time it was conducted in the USS Arizona Memorial Theater at the Visitor’s Center instead of on the USS Arizona Memorial itself due to the temporary closure. A moving moment occurred when Dr. Hiroya Sugano presented Chief Historian Daniel Martinez with a replica of the battered blackened canteen that Mr. Itoh pulled from the wreckage 73 years ago. This presentation occurred because of Daniel’s support of this ceremony of reconciliation for the past 25 years. As I watched my last sunrise over Diamond Head for another year, the feeling that this week delivered was one of profound sadness and grief that the end of an era is fast approaching. To quote Historian Michael Wenger who while speaking to one of the students participating in the Blackened Canteen Symposium said, “Before it is too late, seek out those men and women of the Greatest
A collage of images from the Punchbowl National Cemetery near Pearl Harbor. Generation and ask them questions so that you can understand what they endured so that we may continue to live freely.” With wide eyes and an awed expression, the student promised to do that so that we will always remember the words of Pearl Harbor Survivor, Herb Weatherwax. Mr. Weatherwax stated in that
article in 2001, “I hope you remember that we served willingly, we fought willingly, and we DIED willingly.” Those men and women were willing so that we would not have to be. Let us all remember Pearl Harbor and their sacrifice so that we might remain free.
Tammey and Michael Thomas of Belmont at Pearl Harbor. Tammey and Michael wanted to attend the ceremony because Michael had served in the US Navy but had never been to Pearl Harbor. Cromlish had them as his guests for a couple of the events.
Stan Cromlish chatting with Colonel Bud Anderson, a triple Ace of the WWII 357th Fighter Group.
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Pet of the Week The Tri-County Animal Rescue BIG DOG Pet of the Week is this beautiful Lab mixed boy named Mickie. He is 2 years old and weighs 40+ pounds. Mickie is a little shy with people at first but warms up easily. He loves other dogs. Mickie has a beautiful shiny black coat that is easily maintained. He is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please give this sweet boy a chance to become part of your family! Mickie will be looking for you this Saturday. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our adoptable pets this weekend. Many pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 6 pm. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a nonprofit 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 in-
cludes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC.
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I’ve been waiting for you! Have you ever had a gift you were waiting for, that you expected to get Christmas morning? Perhaps you thought often about that gift or looked at the picture of it every day in a catalog. Finally, that Christmas morning came, and that gift was under the tree. If it was clothing, you may have worn it often, and if it was a toy, you may have played with it every day. Or, you may have simply placed it in a drawer, or perhaps placed the toy in some donation box after a few times of play. What did that gift really mean to you? That first Christmas we were given a gift beyond gifts, Jesus Christ. What does Christmas mean to you? Luke 2:25-35 tells of a man named Simeon, an aged man who loved and served God. God had made him a promise that he would not die until he had seen Jesus Christ with his own eyes. One day the Holy
Sonic Automotive coming to Lowell The Gaston County Economic Development Commission has announced that Sonic Automotive, Inc. has chosen to locate its newest office operations in Lowell. Located at 109 Kenworthy Avenue in Lowell, the facility will house marketing and advanced customer care operations for Sonic Automotive, Inc. Approximately 500 jobs will be created within a five-year period with an investment of $11.2 million. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and member of the Russell 2000 Index, is among the largest automotive retailers in the United States. Sonic Automotive’s Lowell operation will provide support of sales operations of the Sonic Automotive family. Sonic’s dealerships provide
comprehensive services, including sales of both new and used vehicles, vehicle service and the ability for customers to sell used vehicles to Sonic and EchoPark Automotive stores. “This is great news for the City of Lowell and Gaston County that Sonic Automotive has selected us for their newest customer operations facility, said Mr. Tracy Philbeck, Chairman of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. “Sonic Automotive is a great addition to our corporate community, and we greatly appreciate this investment which will create quality job opportunities in Gaston County.” “This announcement is greatly appreciated by our citizens, and on behalf of my fellow City Council members,
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Board of Commissioners, the Lowell City Council and the staff of the Economic Development Commission for their diligent work.” The Gaston County Economic Development Commission would like to thank its partners for this successful office operations location of Sonic Automotive, Inc. – the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, the City Council of Lowell, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Moore & Van Allen and Gaston County Legislative delegation.
Food nutrition program offered The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a free nutrition education program for pregnant woman and parents where they will learn how to feed their family healthy meals on a limited budget and improve their overall health. During each lesson participates will learn new tips about healthy eating and about adding physical activity to daily life. Participants will also work together to prepare a new healthy recipe each time they meet. Participation in the program is free and meets every Tues-
day, January 15th-February 19th, 2019, 6:30-7:30 PM at the Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center. To register contact Brooke Beeksma, Gaston County EFNEP Educator, at 704.922.2121 or at brbeeksm@ncsu.edu. To stay updated on the EFNEP events in Gaston County or for more nutrition and physical activity tips and tricks follow "@nc_efnep_ gaston_county" on Instagram or "NC EFNEP - Gaston County" on Facebook.
Spirit led Simeon As we celebrate into the temple. Christmas soon, Mary, Joseph, what does it and the infant mean to you? Is Jesus were there it just another as well. They had day? To far too brought a sacrimany people, fice to the temple Christmas is to honor God for just a time to Jesus. Simeon apget or give gifts. proached them as Christmas has Rev. Trent Rankin the Holy Spirit become a busy Salvation Church had told him this time of parties, Gastonia, NC was the Child. concerts, and salvationchurchnc.org Simeon took the decorations. child Jesus in his This Christmas, may we arms. He blessed God tellstop what we are doing during Him, “Lord, now You ing this busy season, and are letting Your servant depart in peace, According recognize what Christmas to Your word; For my eyes really means. That first have seen Your salvation” Christmas changed every(Luke 2:29-30, NKJV). thing. Jesus came into a Simeon blessed the Child dark evil world. He came and prophesied of the com- to save us from our sins. ing work of redemption that Because He came, we live. would come through the The long-expected Gift has death and resurrection of come, Jesus. This Christmas celebrate the true Gift. Jesus Christ. Simeon had waited Do not cast Him aside, but many years to receive worship Him, love Him, his gift, to see the Lord’s and serve Him. Simeon Christ. Finally, he held the held God in his arms, this Child in his arms. He held Christmas, hold God in God Himself in his hands! your hearts.
Better Business Bureau tips for holiday returns and exchanges According to the National Retail Federation, some retailers make their return policies more lenient around the holidays, while others tighten up the parameters to account for an increase in return fraud. In North and South Carolina, the law only requires that a retailer have a return policy and disclose it to shoppers, but it does not dictate the terms of that return policy. “Because there is no standard when it comes to returns and exchanges,” says Tom Bartholomy, President of BBB of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina, “it is important that consumers carefully read and understand the policy before even making a purchase.” BBB offers the following advice for hassle-free returns and exchanges: Keep your receipts. Keep any purchase receipts and be sure to enclose gift receipts as well. Understand return policies. Make sure you under-
stand whether you or the recipient of your gift can get a refund, exchange or store credit for unwanted merchandise. Remember that policies for sale or clearance merchandise may be different. Monitor the return clock. The return window starts the day the gift was purchased, not the day it was received, so know when that window closes. Don’t remove items from their boxes or remove the tags. Some stores will not accept a return unless the item is in its original packaging. Ask about return shipping fees. Be aware of additional charges if returning an online purchase. Check out bbb.org to look up a business, file a complaint, write a customer review, report a scam, read tips, follow us on social media, and more.
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Friends of Crowders Mountain plans events The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. will hold a general meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain. The meeting is open to the public and new members are welcome. Annual election of officers will be held and Park Staff will provide park updates. Contact the park office at 704-853-5375 or www.friendsofcrowders.com or facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn for more information. The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. also an-
nounces the 2019 Trailwork Schedule in Crowders Mountain State Park. Litter pick up volunteers are also needed. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC at 8:00 a.m., with the exception of National Trail Day, which begins at Boulders Access. Tools, drinks, and snacks will be provided. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any medications that you may need. January 12 - Sparrow Springs- 8 - 11:30 a.m. February 9 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.
March 9 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m. April 13 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m. May 11 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m. June 1 - National Trail Day - BOULDERS ACCCESS - 8 a.m. - Noon; volunteer lunch following.
September 28 - National Public Lands Day - Sparrow Springs - 8-11:30 a.m. October 12 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m. November 9 - Sparrow Springs -8 - 11:30 a.m. December 14 - Sparrow Springs - 8 - 11:30 a.m.
Santa to arrive on a firetruck Santa Claus is coming! He will be riding through Mt. Holly on a fire truck on Saturday, December 22. There is not an exact time for when he will arrive in your neighborhood. However, you can follow the Mount Holly Fire
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AWARD From Page 1 CCOG is an organization that devotes itself to working with governmental partners across the region to grow the regional economy and create jobs, improve the quality of life, and control the cost of government. At the Region of Excellence Awards luncheon, CCOG recognized the Greater Gaston Development Corporation (GGDC) and its Municipal Partners, the City of Mount Holly, and Gaston County Government for three specific projects. The City of Mount Holly won the “Quality of Life Award” for its work on the Riverfront Greenway Expansion Project. Working since 2003 with community partners to develop the greenway and recently opening another segment (1.6 miles long) of it along the Catawba River near the Mountain Island Dam, the City of Mt. Holly received the award for its continued progress in improving the quality of life for its residents and visitors. The City of Mt. Holly plans to continue developing other segments of the green line in the near future. Mayor Bryan Hough, City Manager Danny Jackson, Assistant City Manager
Miles Braswell, and City Planner Greg Beal received the award on behalf of Mt. Holly. A public-private initiative formed by the Greater Gaston Development Corp., Gaston County and eight Gaston County cities and towns was the 2018 recipient of the “Growing the Economy Award.” This county-wide collaborative recently finalized the Gaston County CLT Airport Connected Economic Positioning Strategy. This innovative economic development approach will guide how Gaston County and its constituent municipalities can better leverage the county’s close proximity to the Charlotte Airport to grow Gaston’s economy. Executive Director of the GGDC Mark Cramer, Chairman of the GGDC Greg Botner, Immediate Past Chairman of the GGDC Joel Long, and Gastonia City Manager Michael Peoples received the award on behalf of the publicprivate group, which had many other representatives in attendance at the awards luncheon. Finally, the Gaston County Government won the “Clean Cities Award”
for its progress and leadership in transitioning over 40 of its government vehicles from using petroleum fuel to using a cleaner, more environmentally-friendly liquid propane gas bi-fuel system. After seeking out and winning grant money to help fund the transition to using cleaner energy for transportation, Gaston County Government has already saved $400,000 through using this alternative energy to run many of the vehicles in its fleet. Gaston County Commissioners Ronnie Worley and Bob Hovis and Gaston County Manger Earl Mathers received the award on behalf of Gaston County. Mark Cramer remarked after the ceremony that “the outstanding success that Gaston County achieved at this CCOG awards luncheon and the great turnout of our county and municipal officials and business leaders certainly show that Gaston County is making great strides through collaboration, innovation and commitment.”
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Keeping the Joy during Christmas... When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:10 The Christmas season is a particular difficult time for many of us. It is a holiday that reminds us how life is not going as we’d planned. Our family relationships remain strained, our finances stretched, and our schedules stuffed with too much to do in too little time. December has quite the ironic twist. It’s the time of year we most intend to reflect on our Savior’s birth, and yet we have the least amount of time for reflection. In the midst of the busyness of the Christmas season, I try to set aside quiet time just to sit back and relax. Today, I am looking out the window and enjoying the snow we just received. The tranquility and stillness of snow softens my inner being. Which is a good thing, considering most days, I, too... am getting caught up in all the stresses that this time of year brings. Many of us are plagued
with the notion that we can do it all..even during Christmas. It becomes magnified, which leads to an array of emotions. Jesus doesn’t lay burdens down on the season...”we do”. Let him wrap you in his presence with whatever you’re experiencing. Cast all your anxiety on [God] because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7) Rather than letting worry defeat your day..say a short, sweet prayer. It will take less time than all of the emotions that might be swirling inside your head. I’ve discovered if I take the time to reflect on the “reason for the season”, God has never left my side. Giving Him these burdens become automatic. He came to be with us, so let him. Pray, and ask yourself who you can serve this holiday season. A phone call to someone who has suffered a loss recently. Serving in a soup kitchen, if only for a few hours. Helping take the burden of shopping off someone, that might otherwise be overwhelmed. Remember,
you are not alone in all of this. As we approach this holy season of Christmas and prepare to celebrate the greatest gift of all – the gift of Jesus – perhaps, we can take some prayerful time to reflect upon the significance of how we can better respond to this gift, which is offered to us each day. Let’s take time to make room for God’s love to pour into our hearts. His abundant goodness is worthy to be celebrated. For He was the ultimate gift to all of us... so many years ago. Surely our December days will still be long and full..... but if we make sure we are only reflecting on the best things to spend time on, and not allowing the excess to overwhelm us, we will finish the month with no regret. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 (KJV) Lisa Harper, Belmont
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Church Directory Looves Chap Loves L Chapel C hapel Presbyterian Church Lincoln Street • Belmont, NC
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
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143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 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
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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
Bethel Baptist Church
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
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
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
2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
East Belmont Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
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
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God
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
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
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
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 United Methodist
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
704-867-2317
1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Cramerton Temple of God Church First Baptist Church Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Upper Room United Pentecostal
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
South Point Freewill Baptist
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Goshen Presbyterian Church
Unity Baptist Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
Bethlehem Church
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
LOWELL
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
The Pointe
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
CRAMERTON
1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
South Point Baptist Church
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Finish Line Christian Center
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
Gaston Christian Church
St. Marks United Methodist Church
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Employees of
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Core Church
Grace Baptist Church
220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Springwood Freewill Baptist
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
St. Paul FHB Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Second Baptist Church
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Community Christian Fellowship
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Roper Street 704-827-6280
McAdenville Wesleyan Church
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
MT. HOLLY
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
192 Main St. 704-824-2740
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
McAdenville Baptist Church
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
Lakeview Baptist Church
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
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
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
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Trinity Full Gospel Church
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
BESSEMER CITY
New Life Church
112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
Bright Light Baptist Church
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RELIGION
ing and helping others. She will be remembered for her From Page 1 loving and caring compasHe sang in a gospel blue- community and spread the sion toward others and will grass group from age nine gospel through the love of be greatly missed by her and still sings in his ser- Jesus Christ, no matter one’s son Ronald K. Laney and vices today. At age sixteen race or denomination. If we wife Eleanor Colley Laney he began preaching revivals of LaGrange, GA; brother; throughout North and South don’t share the gospel with Roy Brannon of Dallas, Carolina as well as Ten- everyone, then we’re just sitNC; granddaughter Lee Ann nessee until his most recent ting in a room talking to each Hanner and husband Nicky venture. Now at the age of other. If you are looking for a of Hogansville, GA; nephew twenty-six, he is a loving truly traditional, southern gosJoe Brannon; nieces Novella husband to his wife Tessa, pel, Pentecostal church to call Judd performing a gospel tune with his grandfather Bo. Cloninger Hall of Wilming- father of three to his sons home we would love to have would like to visit River of are located at 1120 W Charton, NC and Lynn Campbell Jacob, Thomas, and Wyatt, you!” If you and your family Life Full Gospel Church, they lotte Ave., Mount Holly, NC. and husband Jerry Campbell a man who earns his living of Dallas, NC; and Connie in a blue collar, and is also Jordan of Cramerton, NC as the pastor of his own church Belmont, NC - Rosa Bran- well as several other nieces after heavy prayer and carenon Laney, 101, went home and nephews. ful consideration. to be with Jesus on December The family received “About two years ago I felt 8, 2018. She was born Febru- friends at East Belmont Bap- as though the Lord was calling ary 18, 1917 in Belmont, NC, tist Church on Thursday, De- me to be a pastor and when I a daughter of the late Arthur cember 13, 2018 from 11:30 was sure it was His will, we and Martha Chapman Bran- am until 12:45 pm. A funeral began River of Life Full Gosnon. She was preceded in service followed at 1:00 pm pel Church down at the comdeath by her loving husband, with Rev. Jeff Taylor offici- munity building in Stanley Ransom William Laney; ating. Burial was in Gaston in March of this year,” says brothers, Robert, William Memorial Park. Burnett. and Clifford Brannon; sister Condolence messages When he began preaching Velvia Cloninger. may be sent online at www. out of the community building Rosa was a long-time and mcleanfuneral.com. McLean in Stanley, he was only able to Worshippers enjoying a service at River of Life Full Gospel Church. active member of East Bel- Funeral Directors of Bel- have services during Tuesday mont Baptist Church. She mont is serving the Laney nights- which was perfectly fine with him. enjoyed cooking, garden- family. “I had actually discussed with my wife that I would like to have services at a time other than Wednesday nights,” he said. “As it turned out Tuesday was the only night they had available so it all kind of worked out!” After several months in the community building and services streaming on Facebook Do you or a family mem- in the lives of so many peo- Live, Judd and his family deber have pre-diabetes, diabe- ple. Many participants report cided to begin looking for a tes, or at risk for diabetes? If how helpful the group discus- building to call their house of so, then don’t miss this oppor- sions are as well as being able worship. He and his congregatunity to learn how to better to problem-solve together on tion held a hotdog sale in June take control of your diabetes. health issues that impact ev- which helped raise the funds NC Cooperative Extension eryone,” said Linda Minges, to cover the costs of a building and the Gaston County Se- program facilitator with NC they had been praying for. As it turns out, the future home nior Center are offering the Cooperative Extension. Living Healthy with DiaThe program consists of of River of Life Full Gospel betes workshop, a free self- six weekly sessions sched- Church was being cleaned out management program which uled for Tuesdays, January by the previous tenant and a begins in January. 22nd through February 26th few weeks later Judd’s mother Living Healthy with Dia- from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. All received a phone call from a betes is an evidence-based, sessions will be held at the friend who owned their future The Burnetts in front of the church. diabetes self-management Dallas Branch Library, lo- building saying that it was program originally devel- cated at 105 S. Holland St., cleaned out if they wanted to oped at Stanford University. Dallas, NC. There is no cost look at it. After a lot of hard work The program is designed for to you, but pre-registration is anyone with diabetes, pre-di- required. You must be able from Judd, his family, and the abetes, or at risk for diabetes. to attend at least four out of congregation, they held their lage Series®. Daniel Stowe Botanical Participants will learn how the six sessions. Participants first service in their very own Holidays at the Garto prevent low blood sugar; receive a copy of “Living a building on November 18, Garden’s annual Holidays prevent and delay complica- Healthy Life with Chronic 2018. Joann Smart is a mem- at the Garden is bigger and den admission is discounted tions of diabetes; eat well; use Conditions” workbook, a ber of River of Life who says better than ever before with for tickets purchased onmedications effectively; man- relaxation CD, tote bag, and that she is so happy to finally an all-new musically-orline in advance and prices age pain, fatigue and depres- refreshments. Pre-registra- have their new building . increase at the door. Adchestrated topiary display, sion; solve problems and set tion is required by contacting “I thank God for our new illuminated Piedmont mission purchased online goals. The program is valued the Dallas Branch Library church,” she said. “We finally Prairie Garden, extended in advance for Monday at more than $400 and there is - 704.922.3621 by January have a place where we can lights of fire and ice plus through Thursday is $12.95 no cost to participants. 15, 2019. This program is worship on both Tuesdays and all new lanterns in the peper adult, $11.95 per se“Living Healthy with Dia- sponsored by Centralina Area Sundays!” nior 60+, $7.95 per child rennial gardens, and much betes truly makes a difference Agency on Aging. What can visitors expect more. Holidays at the Gar2-12 and free for children out of a typical River of Life den will be open through under age two. Admission service? Jan. 6, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. warm beverages and more. purchased online in advance “We sing all traditional Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect gospel hymns,” Burnett ex- each evening, although the Food service will be avail- for Friday through Sunday Garden will be closed Christ- able every night in addition is $14.95 per adult, $13.95 plained. “A lot of churches to beverages including cof- per senior 60+, $8.95 per mas Day. have converted to the conVisitors will enjoy an- fee, hot chocolate, cider, child 2-12 and free for chiltemporary style and that isn’t beer, wine and other spirits. dren under age two. Garden a bad thing, however, when I nual traditions including the Model train displays built members receive a 30% dis15-foot towering orchid tree, asked my congregation how Funeral & Cremation they feel about it they say that live music (daily 6 to 8 p.m.), by the Metrolina Model count and also receive 30% they love the traditional old holiday shopping in The Gar- Railroaders can be found off the purchase of up to four SERVICE hymns, as it keeps the Holy den Store, crackling fires to throughout the Garden in ad- guest passes. Guests are en101 Oak Grove St. • Mt. Holly, NC 28120 Spirit alive and well in our warm cold hands or roast a dition to an expanded display couraged to purchase tickets worship. Our main goal as a marshmallow, the Children’s of quaint buildings from De- online in advance at www. church is to reach out to the Discovery Trail of activities, partment 56’s Dickens’ Vil- DSBG.org.
Rosa Brannon Laney
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Gaston Christian School Head of School Dr. Marc Stout hosted members of the Montcross Area Chamber Board for breakfast and their December meeting last Tuesday. The event took place in the new M.O. Owens Worship & Fine Arts Center on the GCS campus. Montcross Chamber photo
(L-R) Jim Shafer presents Carolina Beach Music Awards to WSGE Beach and Shag deejay’s Johnny Barkley “Johnny Barkley”, Mike “Tiny” Feimster, Angelia Skidmore, Lamar Walker, Sandy Hamilton, Scott Smith, and Curtis Treece on Sunday, November 11th. Gaston College photo
WSGE 91.7 FM wins broadcast award At the annual Carolina Beach Music Awards (CBMA) ceremony on Sunday, November 11, WSGE 91.7 FM was named the 2018 FM Station of the Year. The awards were announced during the annual CBMA Weekend in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. WSGE is the non-commercial public radio station that broadcasts from its studio on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College. WSGE 91.7 FM, which bills itself as “Your Independent Music Source,” has won this award five times, with 2018 as the fourth consecutive year for the honor. It had previously won the award in 2011. Another repeat winner was WSGE Beach and Shag music deejay John Barkley, also known as Johnny B, who was named the Club/ Mobile DJ of the Year for 2018. He was the recipient of that award in 2014, 2015, and 2017. “I am honored to be recognized by the Carolina Beach Music Awards again this year,” said Barkley. “I
love sharing this great music at clubs and events, as well as on WSGE, and it’s gratifying to know that my enthusiasm is appreciated.” Fellow WSGE deejay Scott Smith was also nominated for 2018 Club/Mobile DJ of the year. In addition, both Barkley and Smith were nominees for 2018 FM DJ of the year, and their respective shows, “Carolina Beach Party” and “Beach Trip,” were nominees for 2018 Radio Show of the year. Smith attributes WSGE’s recognition by the CBMA to the dedication of the station’s deejays. “WSGE deejays are so passionate about the music we play and it shows in the product of each show,” he said. “We all love the music, people, and the culture that is Beach and Shag! The award means a lot to me because it lets us know that CBMA members like what WSGE is doing and they show it through the nomination and voting process.” “The collective efforts of our beach deejays made
it possible for us to win this prestigious award for four years in a row,” said Cathis Hall, WSGE Station Manager. “I am grateful for their dedicated volunteer service, and I’d also like to thank our beach listeners for their continued support of our beach and shag music programming.” Attending the Carolina Beach Music Awards weekend in North Myrtle Beach were WSGE deejays John Barkley, Mike Feimster, Sandy Hamilton, Jim Shafer, Angelia Skidmore, Scott Smith, Curtis Treece, and Lamar Walker. WSGE is a 7,500-watt radio station with a broadcast signal that can be heard in 10 counties. Since it went on the air in 1980, the station’s audience has grown to over 22,000 listeners every week, according to the Nielsen ratings data. Online streaming reaches listeners throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Taiwan, and many other countries.
THE SAVIOUR IS BORN
We Celebrate Christmas
Luke 1 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34”How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[c] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.” 38”I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”
Mount Holly Moments: “Dear Santa”
Luke 2 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Meet James Gantt, one of our Mount Holly mail carriers with the United States Postal Service. James has a special assignment from Santa: he collects letters from Mount Holly children and then delivers Santa’s responses to them. Children are encouraged to write their letters to Santa and place them in their mailboxes. (Don’t forget to include their name and home address!) James and the other mail carriers will make sure it gets delivered to Santa. This is just another reason why our community is such a wonderful place to live, to work, and to play! Photo by Mary Smith
The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Scripture taken from the Holy Bible New International Version
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McAdenville Yule Log celebration 2018 McAdenville celebrated one of its most beloved Christmas Town, U.S.A. traditions last
week when hundreds of folks gathered at 100 Main Street to hear children sing music of the
season followed by a parade and Yule Log Ceremony. The Gaston Symphonic Band and other
This fall, Gaston Day School partnered with Experiencias Interculturales, a Guatemalan exchange program. Four Gaston day families opened up their homes to accept a student for an 8 week stay. The students were a similar age and grade level to their host and they were able to primarily follow their host’s schedule. Thank you to the Dee family, Salas family, Raspanti family and Colyer family for hosting students and allowing GDS to benefit from this wonderful experience. The exchange students were fantastic ambassadors of Guatemalan culture. Every Kindergarten through 8th grade class had a lesson with the students. Younger classes were able to make a Guatemalan handicraft while older students were able to interview the students in small groups and try a Guatemalan treat. The program proved to be a great motivator for language learning. Last week the school said goodbye to the exchange students with a lunch of tamales and cake. Pictured l to r: Marcela A, Dominique C, Alejandro V, Maria Fernanda C. Gaston Day School photo
wonderful performers filled children of all ages with Christmas Spirit. St. Nick was on hand
along with carriage rides, kettle corn and hot chocolate. Photos by Steve Rankin
Pinewood Elementary School in Mt. Holly recently received some freshening up. The Gastonia Stake Missionaries (pictured) scrubbed the school’s stone sign and also cleaned and weeded the grounds in the rain. GCS Facilities also gave the roof over the gym a fresh coat of paint. Gaston Schools photo
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Stanley Christmas Parade 2018
Photos by Bill Ward. More scenes on pages 12 & 13.
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Belmont Christmas Village 2018 A yuletide wonderland was created last Saturday when the Belmont Christmas Village event took place in the stunningly beautiful and festive downtown area. Hundreds of folks came out to ogle the Christmas lights, sip hot chocolate, and generally immerse themselves in a holiday hullabaloo. Photos by Bill Ward
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2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Profile - Mitch Harris By Stan Cromlish This week’s Belmont Sports Hall of Fame induction spotlight shines on Mitch Harris who will join Steve Barkley, Koren Robinson, and Dr. Wade Breeland as part of the 2018 Inductee class. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center of Park Street United Methodist Church. Mitch Harris was an undersized pitcher and lightly recruited during his career at South Point High School where he earned all-conference and all-state honors as a pitcher for Belmont Sports Hall of Fame coach, Mickey Lineberger from 2002 to 2004. With the dream to attend the United States Naval Academy, Harris earned a competitive appointment and was a quality utility player during his Plebe (Freshman) year as a Midshipman. After Coach Paul Kostacopoulos watched him throw during a practice session late that year, the coach moved him to the bullpen for a pitching ses-
sion that saw Mitch’s fastball break the 90-mph threshold critical to pitching success in college and at the major league level. In his sophomore year at the Academy, he earned the Patriot League pitching triple crown with a 1.74 ERA, 113 strikeouts, and a 10-3 record over 13 games pitched. As a hitter, he was a force to be reckoned with during his entire career including leading the team in home runs, runs batted in (RBIs), doubles, triples, and slugging percentage in his Junior year. He earned thirdteam all-American honors for his pitching and hitting during that 2007 season. When his career at the Naval Academy ended, the St. Louis Cardinals drafted him in the 13th round of the 2008 Major League Draft. But, the major leagues would have to wait until he fulfilled his five-year commitment to the United States Navy as part of his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. As a member of the United States Navy, Mitch
Mitch Harris followed in the service footsteps of his grandfathers who served during World War II. On his father’s side, Louinn
Harris served in the Navy and fought at the Battle of Midway. On his mother’s side, James Chamberlain served in
the Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. During Mitch’s service, he saw 30 countries and participated in the War on Terror and a diplomatic mission to Russia. He attained the rank of Lieutenant before leaving active duty in 2013 for the US Naval Reserve and attempt to achieve his dream of playing Major League Baseball. In 2013, his first year in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, he pitched for the State College Spikes of the New York-Penn League where he compiled a 4-1 record, 0.81 ERA, 29 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings pitched over 20 games. In 2014, Mitch climbed the farm-league ranks all the way to AAA where he made an appearance for the Memphis Redbirds and was poised to join the big-league club in 2015. After starting 2015 in AAA Memphis, Harris was called up to the big-league club on April 21 and became just the second Midshipman ever to play in the Major Leagues. He was the first since Nemo
Gaines who played in the majors in 1921. Harris made his major league debut in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 25 in relief of Adam Wainwright. He struck out the first batter he faced, Adam Lind. Over two-plus seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Mitch compiled a 2-1 record with 15 strikeouts and a 3.67 ERA. After undergoing surgery to repair a ligament in his elbow, the Cardinals released him on May 9, 2017, essentially ending his career. Mitch now makes his home in Alpharetta, Georgia where he works as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. Join Belmont sports fans on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 7:00 pm to celebrate Mitch and the rest of the inductees. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Belmont Drug in East Belmont and Nationwide Insurance on Main Street. Tickets will not be available at the door on the night of the event, and this event is quickly selling out so do not wait to pick up tickets.
Red Raider Senior plays in Shrine Bowl The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas was first played on December 4, 1937 in Charlotte, N.C., making it the oldest high school football all-star game in the nation. The annual game featuring
many of the top high school players from North and South Carolina is played to benefit the Greenville (South Carolina) Unit Shriners Hospital for Children © and the 21 other Shriners Hospitals for
Dowdy with the police officer NC State Trooper Todd Davis who is an assistant coach with South Point.
South Point Red Raiders football senior offensive lineman Larry Dowdy competed in this year’s Shrine Bowl. The game ended in a 10-10 tie between the NC squad and the SC squad. The game was played at Wofford College.
Children © across the nation. Having always been played on the third weekend in December, the game culminates the year’s fund-raising efforts of the six shrine temples involved in operating the game. The Shrine Bowl began in 1937 based on the model of the East-West Shrine Game that was played in San Francisco, but the game took on a new slant in the Carolinas. Instead of being a college all-star game, it would become the nation’s first high school football all-star game. The inaugural game in 1937, under the leadership of former Charlotte Fire Chief Hendrix Palmer attracted 5,500 spectators, many of whom paid one dollar to attend and raised $2,500 for the hospital. Since 2013, game receipts and temple contributions have raised over 1.7 million dollars. Since the first game, over $75 million dollars have been raised for Shriners Hospitals. The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and the six sponsoring Shrine Centers have always led the Shriners International in contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children ©, and the game has been replicated or adapted by every Shrine Center in the country that promotes an athletic event. Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to: • Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered
Dowdy with the NC squad offensive line. and collaborative care environment. • Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals. • Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.
Larry Dowdy number 66.
Photos by Calvin Craig Superraiders
This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children will be the unquestioned leader, nationally and internationally, in caring for children and advancing the
field in its specialty areas. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line: In the U.S.: 1-800-237-5055, in Canada: 1-800-361-7256, or visit the Refer a Patient page at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
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Belmont Middle school victorious in playoff game
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Belmont and Mt. Holly met in the middle school volleyball playoff game last Wednesday at Belmont Middle School. Belmont won 3 games to 1. Belmont came out very strong and won the first 2 games in dominant fashion, 25-11 and 25-13. Mt Holly came back strong and won the third game 24-26. The 4th game went back and forth and down to the wire where Belmont pulled out the win 25-21 to advance to the Championship game against Holbrook. Some of the top performers for Belmont were, Emmi Haun, Eve Ziemer, Payton Conroy, Addy Marr, Morgan Mobley and Chlo Haun. Some of the top performers for Mt. Holly were, Kyndall Decker, Addison Stewart, Bailey McClure, Lyndie Humphrey, Cam Murry, Madeline Hope and Lexi Birtwistle. Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography
Belmont Middle went on to defeat Holbrook in three sets to win the 2018-2019 Middle School Gaston County Volleyball Championship. Photos by Daryle Marr
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Gaston Christian School senior Anna Crenshaw commits to play softball at North Greenville University. Pictured: Coach Danny Craig, and Chad Ghorley, Athletic Director Tom Hawxwell, parents Johnny and Lisa Crenshaw, and brother Ben Crenshaw.
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Gaston Christian School senior Hannah Bonisa commits to play Basketball at Auburn of Montgomery. Pictured: Coach Kevin Harrington, Athletic Director Tom Hawxwell, parents Mike and Kathleen Bonisa and brother Jacob Bonisa. GCS Photos
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Gaston Christian School senior Nate Ledford commits to play Baseball at Anderson University. Pictured: Head of school Marc Stout, Coach Tim Brown, Athletic Director Tom Hawxwell, parents Jeremy and Leslie Ledford and sister Morgan Ledford.
Gaston Christian School sports signings announced
Gaston Christian School Senior Davis McBee commits to play Gaston Christian School Senior Jacob Neely commits to play Soccer at Belmont Abbey College. Pictured Coach Justin Huitt Soccer at Winthrop University. Pictured Coach Justin Huitt and and Coach Johnny Hoover. Parents Jonathan and Mary McBee. Coach Johnny Hoover. Parents Bobby and April Neely.
Gaston Christian School Senior Favour Spear commits to play Soccer at Liberty University. Pictured Coach Justin Huitt and Coach Johnny Hoover. Parents Kevin and Sharon Spear.
Kenney named CC Scholar-Athlete of Year
Sarah Kenney
Belmont Abbey senior Sarah Kenney has been named the Conference Carolinas’ 2018 Fall Scholar-Athletes of the Year for women’s volleyball, the league office announced today. The prestigious award, voted on by the Student-Athlete Affairs Committee, is presented annually to one student-athlete in each sport for recognition of their outstanding performance both on the field and in the classroom. A First-Team All-Conference honoree, Kenney also captured the league’s Elite 23 Award with a 3.912 gradepoint average in business
Allie Downing (pictured) scored 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Belmont Abbey women’s basketball team earned a hard-fought 79-74 win at regionally #3-ranked Barton College last week. The victory puts The Abbey 5-3 on the season, and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas play. The Bulldogs are now 8-1 overall, with a 1-1 conference record. Belmont Abbey photo
management. She led the league in overall digs (560) while ranking third in digs per set (4.67). Candidates are submitted by member institutions for each of the conference’s twenty-three sponsored sports. To be considered for the honor, the student-athlete
must have been named Academic All-Conference, which entails having attended their member institution for at least one year and having reached junior or senior standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4-point scale. Scholar-Athletes of the Year must also be represented on
their sport’s First, Second, or Third All-Conference Team, the rosters of which are chosen by coaches at the end of each playing season. This fall’s class of honorees holds an impressive average GPA of 3.75.
Belmont Abbey College’s Julia Otranto (pictured) has been named the first Conference Carolinas Indoor Track Athlete of the Week of the 2018-19 season, the league office announced. A senior from Asheboro, N.C., Otranto opened up her indoor track season with strong performances at the JDL College Kickoff in Winston-Salem, N.C. Competing in the 800-meter dash and 4x400-meter relay, she logged two Top-10 finishes on a Division I-heavy field. Otranto earned a sixth-place finish in the 800m dash with a time of 2:26:46 to rank her first in the conference in the 800-meter dash. Otranto also helped her team to a seventh-place finish in the Belmont Abbey photo 4x400-meter relay.
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Stanley Middle School 8th grade student Alex Helton was recently selected to attend the Cannon Music Camp. The camp will be held for three weeks on the campus of ASU this summer. Gaston Schools photo
Congratulations to Gaston Day School third grader Shaun Pittman who won the ‘Greatest Kid in Gaston County’ writing contest for his class. Shaun’s essay was selected by a panel of teachers, and Shaun will attend an awards dinner in the spring where the winner for all of Gaston County will be announced. Among other things, Shaun wrote about how impacted he was by the class trip to Holy Angels in Belmont. Gaston Day School photo
Mt. Island Charter School recently took part in a track meet and came away with the following results: Top 5 Finishes: 4th Place - Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay (Hailee Klobchar, Cailyn Oliverio, Keara Wiley, Brooke Harris. 3rd Place - Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay (Cohen Howard, Evan Borman, Ethan Jung, Isaiah Bookhardt. 1st Place - Girls 200 Yard IM - Keara Wiley (*Regional Cut). 2nd Place - Girls 50 Yard Free - Cailyn Oliverio (*Regional Cut). 4th Place - Boys 50 Yard Free - Ethan Jung. 4th Place - Girls 100 Yard
Butterfly - Keara Wiley. 5th Place - Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay (Keara Wiley, Brooke Harris, Hailee Klobchar, Cailyn Oliverio. 4th Place - Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay (Isaiah Bookhardt, Christian Sellers, Cohen Howard, Ethan Jung. 1st Place - Girls 100 Yard Backstroke - Cailyn Oliverio (*Regional Cut). 4th Place - Boys 100 Yard Backstroke - Ethan Jung. 5th Place - Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (Christian Sellers, Mario Stanisa, Connor Doedderlein, Evan Borman. Boys Finished 4th Out of 7 Teams. Girls Finished 5th Out of 7 Teams.
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A very special Christmas gift BY TONY MARCIANO A few years ago, my young adult children became very competitive around the gift they gave me for Christmas. The question was “Who gave the best Christmas gift to dad (me)?” For years, my son Anthony (we call him Ant) watched me cook rotisserie chicken on our grill using a motor my father gave me over 25 years before. Over the years, the cover came off and the gears were exposed. We attached it to the grill with bailing wire. Often, it fell off and the chickens burned. It just wasn’t working. He found a motor that could spin 50 pounds of chicken and gave it to me as a Christmas gift. Every time we use it, he still brags that he gave dad the very best Christmas gift. Ever. There was another gift he gave me that was also exceptional. He may have forgotten, so I need to take him
back to when he was seven. It was Christmas morning and we were opening gifts. My wife handed me something that was about eighteen inches long and about one inch in diameter. I can still see it as if it was yesterday. It was wrapped in red wrapping paper. She explained it was from Ant. I had no idea what it was. As I unwrapped the gift, I saw that it was a long-handled screw driver. I spun the handle to see the craftsmen logo. It was nowhere to be found. In fact, the handle wasn’t acrylic like my craftsmen screwdrivers. Instead, it was wood and was painted red. It wasn’t securely fastened into an acrylic handle. Rather there was a nail going through the handle to secure it to the shaft. Let me talk about the blade. It was hammered out to resemble a screw driver blade. It wasn’t heat treated
as my craftsmen screw drivers were. If you put the blade on a screw, you could turn the handle, the blade would twist, and the screw would not turn. While trying to show gratitude on my face, I said to myself, “My wife wasted $1.08 (including tax) on this screwdriver. I’ll just lose it behind the workbench, so it doesn’t get mixed up with my good craftsmen screwdrivers.” Just as I said that, my happy son bounded off the couch, snuggled up to me and said, “Do you know why I got you that screwdriver. I lost your good craftsmen screwdriver and I wanted to replace it.” Just as quick as he came up to me, he went back to play with his toys. For me, everything stopped. It was one of those God moments when I realized what I had communicated to my son, “If you put back my craftsmen screwdrivers, then
I will love you. If you don’t put them back or they get lost, then I will withhold my love. Since the message of Christmas is the gift of God’s unconditional love, my parenting contradicted that message. I was appalled at my behavior. That screwdriver never fell behind the workbench never to be seen again. Rather, I found a special place to show it off. For years, I proudly displayed it in my office adjacent to three spikes my pastor gave me after a Good Friday service. When visitors came to my office, they would say, “I understand the three spikes, but what is it with the screwdriver?” My response was simply this, “It’s one of my most treasured gifts. It’s what Christmas is all about.” They look confused, didn’t say a word, thinking I lost it and just moved on. Have a very Merry Christmas.
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Staff at Pinewood Elementary School in Mt. Holly were treated to a holiday snack cart last week. Principal Tyler West is seen distributing the goodies. Gaston Schools photo CRANKY GIRL
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On Friday night the South Point Red Raiders basketball team beat the Forestview Jaguars 89-74 in a non-conference basketball game. Normally a 14-point point win would be something big to celebrate. However, South Point head coach Kody Kubbs isn’t getting overly excited. “We played hard,” Kubbs said. “I don’t think we did a good job executing. We played better offensively. We struggled on the defensive end.” It looks like Kubbs isn’t going to just settle for a win. He’s looking for more. Yes the coach is glad the team won, but Kubbs is looking at the big picture. He thinks he has a team that is capable of accomplishing much more than what they are showing on the court. “There were moments throughout the game where we showed the team we could be,” Kubbs said. “We’re just struggling with consistency.” The coaches comments provoke an interesting question. If South Point struggled with consistency and won 89-74 how good could the Red
Raiders be if they were consistent the whole game? Something to ponder. Without saying so directly it looks like Kubbs wants to challenge his team. With the season still young and players figuring out where they fit in now is the time to sort it all out. Putting all the philosophy aside nothing takes away from the fact that South Point had a good night. Several players had great individual performances. “Logan Threatt had a good night scoring the ball,” Kubbs said. Threatt ended the day with 22 points five rebounds, fours assists and three steals. Another player that stood out was senior Blake Turner. “Blake Turner had a good night setting up his teammates and giving us good offensive looks,” Kubbs added. Turner had 15 points and eight assists. Cam Dyer and Grayson Hanson also put up good stats. Dyer had 14 points and three rebounds while Hanson had 12 points ands two boards. This week the 5-2 Red Raiders will play the Phillip O. Berry School of Technology and Lake Norman Charter.
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Gaston Day School camp The 17th annual Summer Camp Expo, a free community event, will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17th, at Gaston Day School’s Henry Center Upper Dining Hall. Come to the Summer Camp Fair to learn what dif-
ferent summer camps have to offer. Representatives from 20 summer resident camps, day camps, and specialty camps will be available from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. For more information call 704864-7744.
Belmont Abbey shot 55 percent from the field and four players topped double figures as the Crusaders remained undefeated in Conference Carolinas play with a 92-74 victory over Limestone last Saturday afternoon at the Wheeler Center. DeQuan Abrom led the way with 20 points, while Romeao Ferguson (pictured) added 19 points, five rebounds and five assists. The Abbey has equaled its best start since 2002-03 as it improved to 9-2 overall and 4-0 in league play. Limestone falls to 6-4, 1-2. Belmont Abbey Photo
Lady Warriors pull out big 52-47 win over Huss By John Wsilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
When you don’t turn the ball over and you take advantage of what you are given you usually win. That’s what happened when the East Gaston girls basketball team beat Hunter Huss 52-47 in a tight nonconference matchup. The win was a big boost for EG. The 3A Lady Huskies are no pushover. The win shows that East Gaston is definitely moving in the right direction. “That was a pretty good game,” East Gaston head coach Amber Neely said. “On defense we played our best game so far this year.” This one definitely didn’t come easy. East Gaston fought the whole night to get the victory. The game stayed tight all the way to the end. At the half the Lady Warriors were up 23-17. In the second half things got very close. Huss outscored the Lady Warriors 15-12 in the third quarter to close the gap. East Gaston went into the fourth quarter with a slight 35-32 lead. Going into the final stretch East Gaston kept it
together and never lost focus. The Lady Warriors did a good job of pushing Huss any time an opening presented itself. “We didn’t have to set up our offense a lot because of fast break opportunities,” Neely noted. “Offensively we were more patient. In previous games we rushed her shots.” That discipline and patience paid off. The Lady Warriors finished the game playing smart basketball. They did not give Huss an opportunity to flip the script “We limited our turnovers overs,” said Neely. “We executed our plays efficiently.” East Gaston’s top scorers were AJ Price with 22 points, and Saylom Usher with 14. Usher and Price also led the way with rebounds. Usher pulled down 15 boards while Price nabbed nine. Also having a good night for EG was Zhariyah Hall. The 5’8” junior had seven points and six rebounds. This week the 2-3 Lady Warriors will face the Cramer and Forestview. East Gaston has already played both teams this year. EG beat Cramer 56-45 and lost to Forestview 45-42.
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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. Photo by Alan Hodge working jaws, large and colorful butterflies, and more. The lamps were created
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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. See LAMP page 2
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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. Mt. Holly ComPhoto by Alan Hodge
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Four arrested at Jail-A-Thon On Saturday, three elected officials and one city employee were arrested on nefarious charges, placed in manacles, and hauled by paddywagon to the ‘Jail House' at Patriots Park during Mountaineer Days. The three elected officials arrested were Mayor Scott Neisler and Council members David Allen and Rodney Gordon. Each had to raise $200 bond within two hours. Due to rowdy behavior, Rodney Gordon had to raise additional bond money. Mayor Neisler implicated Karen Tucker who was subsequently arrested for "Impersonating the City Clerk." Tucker had to raise a $25.00 bond. All funds raised benefit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's history education boxes that highlight local history in Kings Mountain schools. Sarah Lunch, Museum Director, and Curator commented,
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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. Photo by GARY SMART
Karen Tucker serves hard-time. See more photos on page 3A (Photo provided) "Thank you, to all of those who gave donations to make this event a success!
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The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival is this weekend Friday, Oct.19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Uptown Shelby around the historic Court Square! Yes, it's time for Mush, Music and Mutts to mark the wonders of fall in Shelby. Join in the fun with this traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course, there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices. There is a fall festival of children's activities on the Court Square with Uptown Shelby Association and volunteers offering crafts and fun activities for the kids. The festival is now two days and starts on Friday evening with the NC Brew Fest and Chili Cook-Off. Pet owners can appreciate See MUTTS, Page 6A
Four KMHS class reunions held Homecoming weekend Community By Loretta Cozart Four Kings Mountain High School classes held reunions last weekend. Celebrating were the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1993. The Class of 1968 gathered for dinner on Friday night in Gastonia and celebrated at the Patrick Senior Center Saturday evening with 110 guests. Classmates bought ads and found creative ways to fund their event.
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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 members, Cherryville Main Street personnel, and well-wishers all came Cherryville Little Theatre Board President Wade Stroupe gladly cut the ribbon heralding the grand re-opening of 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 by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com
Children’s activities include pumpkin painting. (Photo provided)
Revival
Both Terry L. Stutter, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Plant Manager, and Pam Crotts, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Human Resource Manager, take great pride in the fact their co-workers and staffs are seeing pink nowadays. They’re not alone. Their co-workers do too as was evidenced by what they did to honor those who fight the fight. So, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month they and a number of their day and night shift employees donned pink tee-shirts to let all know
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
the past. Shutter, who is from Pennsylvania, the home of Keystone Powdered Metals See more KEYSTONE page 4A
“Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” builds community pride
A Community Revival “Together for the Gospel” is planned for October 25-28, 7:00 p.m. nightly for all ages. This will be a tent revival across from Bethware School (Kings Mountain). There will be a special children’s event on Saturday, October 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. at D id B ti t Ch h
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they’re a team when it comes to the fight to battle and hopefully find a cure for the disease. For plant manager Shutter it’s personal as his wife Donna is a breast cancer survivor. “My wife and I have been supporters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for years,” said Shutter in a recent interview at the Keystone plant. “This is just another opportunity to come together and do this in out plant.” Crotts agreed, adding, “And we love the camaraderie due to the shirts.” Crotts, a Dallas native, has two kids and four grandchildren, said she was awed by
by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together
In the summer of 2000, Gaston Together began a program to enhance the awareness of Community Pride in Gaston County school children. By building on the study of the community in the third grade, Gaston Together worked with Gaston County Schools to develop the “Pride in Gaston TravSee more PRIDE page 7A
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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMPLOYMENT INTERIOR / EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTER. Needed for rental property. Must have painting experience. (704) 4734299
NOW THRU CHRISTMAS! Biz Hub is collecting donations of paper products or cleaning products to benefit the Cleveland County Rescue Mission. Drop donations at Biz Hub Coworking Space located at 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Call 704466-3051 for more information.
MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 PART TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY JOB. No experience necessary. Will train. Call (704) 482-3235 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 COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340
DALLIED’S 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. We have a new special every day thru Christmas Eve!! Come dilly dally in our 9 room mini mall galleria in support of over 50 individual entrepreneurs!! Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6. 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail.com YOUR HOME IS ON FIRE! See what happens when your home is on ¿re. Free video at UNCShelby.com UNCShelby@email.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS B E S T CA R O L I N A E V E N T S . COM MAKE PLANS TODAY Festivals, Jewelry, Animals, Shows, Lights, Christmas, Expos, Boats, Guns, Markets, Concerts, Skating, Elves, NASCAR. NC4Ever@email.com
EMPLOYMENT MAINTENANCE WORK. Need someone that can do maintenance work. Must have clean driving record and experience with working on rental property. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby NC 28152.
NOW HIRING! 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT RESIDENTIAL. 1st Shift 8am-2pm 30hours a week Monday - Friday. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 4825200
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/ BUILDING for over 18 years, located in Shelby NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some owner financing available. (704) 473-1176 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.
BUSINESS SERVICES BOONE’S TREE EXPERTS. Trimming, Topping, Removal, Stump Grinding, Danger trees, Chipper and Bobcat work. Insured. Free Estimates. 828429-4742, 828-289-9756, (828) 980-8119 I WILL DO YOUR HEMMING. Pants $10, Dresses $10, Patch work $5. Bring your items to me Somerset Court of Cherryville or call 704-445-1554. Selling all American Painting $20.
BUSINESS SERVICES 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
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WOOD STOVE WITH HEATILATOR VENTS AND HOLE FOR FAN. Double doors $500. Call Ron (919) 259-1019
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
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $60. Cut, split and delivered. 828-3950758.
CUT AND SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. Short bed load, $50 if you collect. $60 delivered 5 miles radius, Sandy Mush. 828202-1000.
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 SWISS SCREW MACHINE PARTS. Ethics Archery - highest quality arrow components available. American made; Veteran owned. www.ethicsarchery.com Can also manufacture custom screw machine parts. Call for details. (980) 429-2070
FOR SALE FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood amount long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364
INVACARE COMPLETE HOMECARE ELECTRIC BED. Complete Invacare Homecare electric bed, head and foot lifts and returns, bed rises and returns, includes bed & air powered mattress. Set up, delivered. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity. Cost over $160, sell for $100. 704-692-4449. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
STOEGER 12GA DUCKS UNLIMITED. Side by side leaver fired. REMINGTON 1100 12GA SEMI-AUTO, AR style 22/tree clip scope. (704) 830-8756 GULBRANSON ORGAN. 2 keyboards, series 400, wood base petals, light brown, with button for 10 other instruments, $200. Jim (704) 560-6602 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR $125. Electric “bonaire” heater $20. Electric Craftsman weed eater $20, Electric Black and Decker leaf blower $20. UFC punch bag $65, Hewlett Packard printer and assistance $125. Call (704) 207-5121 USED 30X40 POLE BUILDING. All wood with metal exterior, Trusses, Disassembled ready to load, $3500. For appointment to inspect call (704) 692-2240 USED 30X40 METAL BUILDING. Disassembled, ready to load, 1 walk in door, 1 12x12 roll up door, partially insulated, $5000. Call (704) 692-2240 OATS OR GRASS HAY FOR SALE. No rain, spring cutting, top quality. (704) 477-6355
WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, (828) 2237730 CDL NIGHT DRIVER NEEDED. MVS Transportation in Spindale, NC is needing Class A CDL, night drivers. All local run’s, home everyday. Benefits include, Excellent Compensation, Paid Weekly, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Week (after 90 days), additional week (after 1 year), paid weekly for Insurance Compensation. Come by our office at Spindale Mulch or call 828-748-5353 for more info.
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INVACARE HOMECARE ELECTRIC BED. Invacare premium electric bed, foot and head rise and return, bed raises at 4 corners. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
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 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 KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Kitchen Aid and Jenn-Air appliances all stainless steel. Fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, all used very little, new $7000 will take $2500. 704-487-0550 (704) 678-3954 CURIO CABINET $40. Furniture, old books, posters, country and western record albums, movie, bubble gum trading card, (terminator). (704) 9748440 GIRL’S BICYCLE $50.00; Bernina Serger (never used) $495.00; Kawai Upright Piano (Used Very Little) $595.00; Western Novels (Mostly New) 63 Paperback and 16 Hardback. ALL for $95.00. Call (704) 825-5701
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
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 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
WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD and Pine Timber, 5 acres+. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, (828) 289-0742 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or (828) 247-1070 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & 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 GENTLY USED SEWING OR QUILTING MACHINE. Leave Message (704) 487-0226 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917
“DEERING BOSTON” 5 STRING BANJO. With hard case, accessories, and Greg Deering signed custom bridge. (828) 476-6058 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHER, DRYERS. Discount prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC (704) 487-4443
CLASS C MOBILE CAMPER. 24-30 ft in good condition, able to travel. (980) 295-0614
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. (828) 245-6756
METAL DETECTOR. White’s 6000 DI PRO. Works great, with instruction book and coil cover, $250 OBO. 828-476-6058.
USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881
JAZZY ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR. $475. Jazzy power chair with 6 wheels, comes with charger, setup, delivered. (704) 351-7422 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
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
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FARM & GARDEN SCOOTER COVERS, CHARGERS, BATTERIES, SERVICE. Scooter covers, chargers, batteries, repairs. Receive a free grabber while available. Call Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
LAWN & LEAF VACCUUM D&R Leaf Vacuum & mulcher. Bought from Tractor Supply, paid $1100. Used one season. Other than leaf dust, looks like new. Attaches to mower but has it own motor as well. Dump bed. Sold house & downsized, don’t need anymore. $550 firm. (704) 472-8842
ANTIQUE MEN’S, WOMEN’S CRUISER BIKE. CD, radio FM/AM. Men’s Fossil watches. Canning jars. MUST SELL! 828-782-7221.
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Round bales in barn, $40 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.
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NEW HOLLAND TC45D. 4 wheel drive with 4:1 bucket, Gillwoods rotary tiller and pulverizer, Bush Hog hydraulic post hole auger, 16” turning plow and subsoiler. $18500. (980) 295-8351
CHICKEN’S FOR SALE. ASSORTED HENS. $15.00 each. Bantham chicken’s. 7 months old. (704) 692-1917 mariacoleman@bellsouth.net
QUALITY HORSE HAY. Organic fertile, mineral enriched, barn stored. $45 per large role. (704) 434-9104 FESCUE SQUARE BALES FOR SALE. Spring 2018 cut. Dry barn kept $4.25 each. Call for details. (828) 589-5016
BOATS 2018 TRACKER BOAT. 17ft, camo paint, 60 hp Mercury motor. Call for details on taking up payment and pictures. Can be Seen at 101 Lona Rd, Blacksburg, SC (704) 606-1107 NICE STRATOS BASS AND SKI BOAT, with trailer. 1999 model, blue metallic, $4800. Would make nice Christmas present. Leave Message. (704) 862-7161
PETS & LIVESTOCK GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Parents on site, 7 weeks old, $300 each. 828-245-0481. YORKIE / MALTESE PUPPIES. READY NOW! $400 Great Christmas Gift. Marty (704) 297-6156
CARS & TRUCKS 1997 NISSAN TRUCKS 2WD Vin# 1N6SD11SXVC428714, with 1994 TOWR pull behind trailer, serial# 4BABD122XCM029884 has been abandoned at Vickers Auto Parts, Chesnee, SC. Contact us within 10 days. Ron, (800) 922-1429 2006 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. V6, AT, 2WD, 4 door, extended cab, tool box, bed liner, new tires, new brakes, clean, good condition, 179k miles, rebuilt title, $4,500. 828-657-6058.
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SALON. Local one owner, 15,000 miles. Original everything. Must see, very nice car. Must see to appreciate. $17,500. 828-447-0120. 1962 PONTIAC CONVERTIBLE Runs & Drives. Needs top, interior, some body work and paint. $4500. Call Ron (919) 259-1019
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
2006 DODGE CARAVAN Automatic, 4 door, good condition! MUST SELL! $2500. Call 980-404-0328, or 704-3492770, or 704-949-7436.
2005 TIFFIN ALLEGRO MOTOR HOME. 37ft Class A with 2 slides, excellent condition, under 32000 miles. Numerous upgrades and new parts. (704) 718-3765 dougsusant@gmail.com MAPLE RIDGE RV PARK CAMPGROUND Full Hook Up. 30/50 Amp Connections, Pet Friendly. Daily, Weekly, Monthly rates. Rutherfordton. 828-3052909. WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity. Cost over $160, sell for $100. 704-692-4449.
FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 2 Male, born 08/29/18 (3months) $200 each. Tommy (864) 491-9777
AKC PUG PUPPIES. Shots and Wormed. 1 Female $900 2 Males $700 each. Ready 12/7/18. (828) 437-3664
2000 JEEP WRANGLER Put a JEEP under the tree for Christmas! 216,000+ miles, 6 cyl., 4.0 Liter, 4x4, 5 speed manual trans., hard top, rear seat, a/c, black cloth int., no rust, fair condition. $9,000 MAKE AN OFFER. 704-473-4722
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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
CAMPERS AVAILABLE FOR RENT. $650 month, $650 Security Deposit. 704-472-3100, 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC 28020 (704) 472-4666
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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659 (803) 635-9831
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1972 MERCURY COMET GT 302 V-8, 3 speed. All original car. Local car. $15,000. 828447-0120. 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 speed manual, 256k miles, good tires. Runs reliably now, but requires deep engine repair. $500. Rutherfordton, 828-2873588. 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3. 194K miles, new tires, brakes & timing belt. $1750. 704-240-0342, (704) 473-8922
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. Like new 2014 Yamaha Raptor 350 four wheeler, asking $4000. Paid $4800. Very little use, price is negotiable. Call Jerry, (828) 289-0989 DEER HUNTER’S SPECIAL. PRICE REDUCED Kawasaki 610 Mule UTV, 4WD, differential locks, dump bed, one owner, like new, 3yrs old, everything perfect condition, $4995. 828429-3100.
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OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 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. (704) 434-9502
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LAWNDALE AREA. 828-4530828. 1144 East Stage Coach Trail Lawndale, NC 28090 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH BRICK RANCH. Full basement, large bonus room with vaulted ceiling and office. (704) 472-1896 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 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
LINCOLN COUNTY SMALL FARM. 24 Acres with pond on paved road off Startown Rd. Mostly open land $120,000. Call (704) 813-3856
RUTHERFORD COUNTY EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www. bryantrealtyinc.com. (704) 5679836 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) 9091035
2 BEDROOM 1 BATH. Rent $575, deposit $575, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, 704472-3100. 127 Wiggins Lane, Apartment 3 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover and Shelby. $500-$575. 828-234-8147, (828) 428-2897
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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 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 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259
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NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447
1BR ENERGY EFFICIENT APARTMENT in Forest City. $425 plus deposit, water and garbage included. No pets. 828-248-1776.
LAWNDALE AREA. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, W/D hookup, references and security deposit required, $560 month. (704) 538-7661
4BR DOUBLEWIDE MH. Office, 2 baths. Quiet wooded park, landlord on site, no pets. $625 month. 828-289-8719 after 10am. Rutherfordton.
AREA RENTALS. 120 Carolina Place, 4 bedroom, 2 bath modular. $1000 month, $1000 deposit. 3525 James Webb Trail, Crouse, NC (Cherryville Area) 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath modular. $1000 month $1000 deposit. (704) 484-2015 SHELBY AREA. Duplex 2 bedroom 1 bath $525. Townhouse 2 bedroom 1.5 bath $575 $600. (704) 953-3424 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. For Rent in country setting in Kings Mountain area. 704-898-9298 or (704) 7394908 SMALL QUIET PARK. Crest Schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417
1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 382-0475 EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi and NO deposits. Starting at $150 a week. (828) 382-0475 2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $450 a month. (828) 382-0475 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Homes for rent. Ellenboro, New House Road and Shelby. No calls after 9pm. 828-3051650, (828) 755-5257 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
RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN). 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $600 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Free power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299 2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114
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MONTCROSS AREA’S
DINING Belmont
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Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 704-827-5838
Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2805
Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2253
Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-8900
Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-8777
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen 36 North Main St. Belmont, NC 704-396-7169
Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704-825-4103
New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-1010
Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-7711
Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-9995
Catfish Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3332 Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-0414 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-5700 Vineyards Family Restaurant Pizzeria 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-0057 Estia’s Kouzina Greek-Mediterranean 609 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-7005 Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-1401 Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 704-829-7717
Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 704-464-7647 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-820-0110 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-461-0400 Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 704-825-4266 Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5555 Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-1043 String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3636
Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5466
Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-923-8030
Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2108
Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9178
The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5179
Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-7031
White’s Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3886
Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-3998
Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-7335
North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-7715
Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-8318
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-6791
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704-812-8973 Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8747 Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212
Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 704-879-7270
Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-5425
Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-2220
Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9099
China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8090
The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9597
Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-4819
Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032
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Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-8384 Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 704-923-8223
Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073
Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603
Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-8838
Papa Sammy’s Pizza 140 East Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 704-601-5272
Mount Holly
Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-8930
Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266
128 South Main Chophouse 128 South Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120
Hours: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Kim’s Kitchen 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Pete’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-1030
Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-820-8539
Promote Your Restaurant in the Banner News Call Mayra today at 704.472.7892