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Big changes coming for City of Belmont building

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With its huge, white, stark, concrete walls and rather boxy shape, the current City of Belmont Public Works building at 1401 Catawba St. looks a lot like a structure from the former Soviet Union, but boy is that in the process of changing.

Serious work began recently on transforming the 1980s era building, which was formerly occupied by Woodlawn Mills and Beltex Corp. and has been used by Belmont as its public works

Isenhour. “We hope to have it done by October of this year.”

The renovation will be extensive. Last week saw employees from Charlotte-based Momentum Construction and other companies working like beavers building interior wall, running wiring, and even constructing an elevator tower that will run on the outside of the front of the building. The tower will have a large City of Belmont logo and will do much to improve

headquarters for the past several years, into a modern, state of the art, efficient, spacious, and comfortable complex for the city’s business and its administrative staff.

The building has a lot of space including 55K sq. ft. that will retain its use as a warehouse for city equipment, supplies, and vehicles, as well as a 21K sq. ft., three level portion that will serve as the administrative office complex side of things.

“Construction on the renovation began a couple of months ago,” said Belmont’s public works director David

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Gaston Schools Teacher of the Year finalist Bobbi Neely teaches the whole child

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When McAdenville Elementary School fourth grade US history teacher and finalist for Gaston Schools prestigious Teacher of the Year Award Bobbi Neely is in her classroom, sparks fly, brain cells light up, and energy bounces off the walls.

A native of Mt. Holly, Neely graduated East Gaston High in 1980, went to Gaston College, worked for Duke Energy for a while, got downsized, graduated from Belmont Abbey with a bachelor’s degree, then earned a master’s in school administration and leadership from Appalachian State. She got the master’s taking courses online and in the classroom.

Before coming to McAdenville Elementary in 2016, Neely spent ten years as a teacher at Belmont Central Elementary and a a year teaching in Chester County, SC. Well, that’s enough chronology. What’s at the heart and soul of Neely’s natural affinity for teaching? A ca-

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Bobbi Neely surrounded by some of her students. From leftMari McCosh, Samoria Coley, Carter Black, C.J. Cochrane, Mely Reyes-Morena.

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I always try to help kids see possibilities- and not in a video game. I want them to find their thing and grow in confidence.”

The relationship between Neely and her students often extends past fourth grade.

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reer path she says he always knew she would eventually follow.

“I want to teach the whole child,” she says. “I want to spark their curiosity and get them to a point where they go and seek the best possible learning experiences.

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City of Belmont Public Works director David Isenhour(left) and Utilities director Chuck Flowers admire the view of Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park and the Catawba River that other city administrative employees will have when they move into the revamped building on Catawba St. Photo by Alan Hodge

Mrs. Minnie Stowe Puett owned a gold mine on property situated on the east side of South Point Road, just below Bowen Drive. I had rented a house on the west side of South Point Road from Bill Bowen who had been injured in a hunting accident and was advised by his doctors to move to Florida until he was fully recuperated. I was then just opposite the road from the gold mine. I explored the area and found that a small stream ran through the gold mine tailings. I tried my hand at panning this creek using an old discarded frying pan, but my efforts were minimal. One afternoon after having worked for two hours or so I gathered up my bucket, pan, shovel, and other tools and started trudging back toward home.

That area had been tim- Jack Page of Belmont is seen with a few of the hundreds of bered fairly recently. The Native American arrowheads and other artifacts he found over logging trucks had left some the years on the South Point peninsula.

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TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

“Lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it.”

-Richard Whately

My Opinion: To school and back Well, the other day I had cause to be in one of our local towns just as school let out.

The cars lined up to gather the set-free students for a lift stretched to the horizon.

Maybe not that far but there sure was a conga line and half.

I saw but a smattering of kids on foot, bent under the weight of their book bags, trudging down the sidewalk like troops headed for camp after a hard campaign.

That set my mind to wanderin’.

Once upon a time most kids that didn’t ride the bus walked to school. I know because I was one of that ilk.

Walking to school meant you were subject to the whims of the weather. Last Wednesday it was cold as whiz here and as I drove down Hickory Grove Rd. noticed the frozen over mud holes glistening in the morning sun like the teeth of folks in toothpaste commercials. I recalled how much fun it was to throw rocks at puddle ice like that and see the bright shards and frigid chocolate milk colored water go up when the stone broke through.

But walking to school in winter was not always a lark.

Sometimes it was a buzzard.

One such day took place when I was in third grade and my sister Beth was in second grade. We lived about a mile and a half from Midwood Elementary. The day in question started off chilly but sunny.

We had worn chilly but sunny clothes. About mid-morning as we sat in class, it started to snow. It was like someone threw a switch and chilly but sunny became an instant blizzard. All of us school kids peered out the windows excited but nervous as the snow started to pile up. It was not

until after lunch that some genius of an administrator decided to send everyone home.

There we were, thrown out into the arctic-like environment with our classmates. The snow was stunningly cold. It was Siberia and we were too young to even know where Siberia was. There was nothing to do but head homeward. Oh, wait! Why did we not call or text home or text Uber and get a ride? Fool! This was 1962, man had not even allegedly landed on the moon. President Kennedy was still sitting in a rocking chair drinking coffee.

The Beatles would not appear on the Ed Sullivan Show for another year. What was a computer? Sheesh.

Anyway, Beth and I made it home but by the time we got there we were shaking like a possum eating green persimmons and her legs were the bluish-white color of the iceberg that sank the Titanic.

By and by we moved to a new neighborhood and I went to Cochran Junior High.

I became acquainted with a boy my age down the street.

His mom took this fellow to school in a car and picked him up in the afternoon. Often, she would graciously let us some of us other infantry of foot kids ride along. The one thing about those rides I recall was the fact that her driving attire was generally a powder blue colored negligee and lo, and behold, every morning the crossing guard would throw up his hand just as we approached and come over to poke his head in the driver’s side window for a cheery greeting. Every day.

Lastly in this saga of schoolhouse bound striding, there is the tale of how it was to walk to class in the rain. To remain somewhat dry I had a yel-

Letter to the Editor...

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Belmont residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

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These simple gifts bring smiles to the faces of children around the world. Packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items, these gifts bring joy and are a tangible expression of God’s love.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 157 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though drop-off locations serving Belmont shoebox packers are closed until November 2019, anyone can still pack a personalized shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. Information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/ volunteerwithOCC. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project—many who do so year after year. These simple gifts send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.

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low slicker outfit and black rubber boots just like a c o m m e r - Alan Hodge Banner-News cial fish- Editor erman or a fireman. Once again, mud holes made up the marching amusement as it was a goal to splash through every one on the side of the road. However, when the wind was blowing along with heavy showers it was not unusual to arrive at school with a face as wet as if some unseen hand had thrown a bucket of water on it.

OK that’s enough of that.

Another “old folks” tale. But wait, maybe there will be another one in the future about how we used to make our clothes out of woolly mammoth hide and live a fairly comfortable life in a house made of sod.

It wasn’t a needle in a haystack; it was a jack handle in a pile of leaves My yard was scheduled to have lime spread on it the next day. Unfortunately, it was covered with leaves and I didn’t want the lime sitting on the leaves; I wanted it in the dirt.

I don’t use a leaf blower to gather my leaves. Rather, I use a riding lawn mower to vacuum them up. With it I create a tall mountain of leaves in front of my house.

I have this silent competition with my neighbors that I have the tallest pile of leaves in the neighborhood (you can understand why I am in counseling – LOL).

Because of all the rain we received, I had only one day to do it. When I got home late from work, it was dark outside. I had to use the lights on the mower just to see what I was doing.

There was a further problem; there were so many leaves the grass catcher

Letter to the Editor...

A Message from Danny Jackson, Mt. Holly City Manager Hello Citizens, Hope all is well with you during this time of new beginnings (New Year). I pray that you are granted with favor and uplifting.

This month I would like to call attention to the fact that there are things that happen in our city but are not always under the authority of the city. However, I want you to know that being out of our authority does not mean that the city is unconcerned especially when it has a negative impact on our citizens or the public in general.

This is to point out a few examples of circumstances and what organizations are involved. This is also to highlight the fact that there might be other options at your disposal when you feel affected negatively.

When there are road conditions that you feel are hazardous but they occur on roads that are not owned by the City of Mount Holly we look to see if we can legally address the situation while making the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) aware of it.

When there is train traffic or other train incidents involved that we are not as able to physically address the matter; we can and will contact CSX for action to be taken. In a lot of cases it’s difficult to actually speak with a person at the company because of the automated system that the company uses. However, we do leave messages and we follow-up on the calls.

Duke Energy is a company that we have interaction with in multiple ways. The interaction is in the realm of greenways, power lines, park development via leasing agreements and others are-as of development including commercial business implications.

The above are examples of three major companies that impact our city in more ways than one. Each has its own way of doing business in our city. These matters can be very complex at times but we still are diligent in seeing that they are addressed properly.

The City of Mount Holly considers its relationship with the citizens that it serves as a very high priority. However, when it comes to dealing with other organizations the process does not always go smoothly. We know that there are so many other situations not mentioned in this mes-sage and we treat them seriously.

Please know that although it’s natural to call upon the City of Mount Holly to address certain matters despite who is responsible, we will definitely investigate the matter and also supply you with direct contact information with these organizations if available and appropriate.

Thank you allowing me to communicate with you on this important matter. The best interest of our community is always of utmost importance. We are grateful for your patience and understanding.

Have a wonderful month of February.

With warm regards, Danny Jackson

quickly filled up which subsequently clogged the vacuum chute. After cleaning it several times, I had an idea.

I took the handle from the floor jack I used on my car and attempted to clean out the chute. It didn’t work because it was too short. Not knowing what to do with it, I placed it in the grass catcher and continued mowing leaves.

To maximize my time, I shove the leaves deep into the grass catcher bins. Here is where I got in trouble. When I dumped the leaves, the jack handle came out at the same time. I never heard it hit the street because it landed on the pile of leaves.

I finished mowing the leaves and remembered I didn’t remove the jack handle from the catcher. When I went to retrieve it, it wasn’t there. It could only be in one place; the mountain of leaves I created.

It is now 7:45pm and pitch-black outside. I am on my hands and knees trying to find it. No such luck. The only thing I could do was to bag up the leaves to find it. I’m sure my neighbors thought I was crazy as I was scratching at the street, trying to find a handle I couldn’t see.

Having had only two protein shakes all day, my blood sugar was off and so I went inside to eat. Not to be deterred, I went back out and committed to four more bags of leaves in addition to the eight I already filled. I

am President of our homeowner’s association. I’m sure this didn’t help my Tony Marciano approval rating.

As I got to the fourth bag, my hand landed on the handle. In the pitch darkness, it was invisible. Yet if I gave up and the city vacuumed up my leaves, I would have broken the machine and been liable for the damage. I was determined.

This reminds me of the scripture verse that says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” I searched for the handle with every ounce of my being. I could not afford to break a piece of expensive city equipment.

There have been times in my life where I was like Jacob in the Old Testament, wrestling with the angel and not let go until he told him his name. I have had situations where I said to God I had to know. I had to understand.

The answers didn’t always come. What did come was the reality of His love.

The next time I vacuum leaves, I’ll get a long stick. It will never go inside the grass catcher. I’ve learned that lesson.

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Connect the Dots: It’s All About Him

This letter is in reference to story on front page BannerNews January 17, 2019 about Goat Island Park improvements.

Three loaves us to do now; today.

To clarify love, the bible talks about three types of love. Romantic love one has for one’s spouse, brotherly love for ones siblings, friends and neighbors, and agape love. That one’s the kicker.

Agape love is the love God has for us. It is unconditional and unmerited; yet it is the form of love that Jesus told Peter to have toward Him and the church. It is the love that Jesus modeled during his incarnated life on earth; and it is the love that Jesus wants us to extend to all others around us. So how do we learn how to love best?

It seems most of us haven’t seen agape love modeled well. Vestiges of lack still pop up with me. I catch myself telling my wife… “have I told you that I love you today?” In hindsight that is a lukewarm love acknowledgement. Instead of that, it should be “I love you” accompanied with a list of whys. Even then that doesn’t go far enough. Isn’t love real love followed by action? I just missed my little sister’s birthday by four days. What does that say about my love for her?

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So where do we learn? To me, the most accurate answer is folded in the life of Jesus Christ. He is perfect, and He is love. (1 John 4:16) And, Jesus came to show us how to live this life He was calling us to. How did He do that? Everywhere He went He modeled it for us and much starts with serving one another instead of neglecting or abusing them. It has everything to do with looking for ways to be a blessing to those around us. In children’s church two weeks ago, the Lord gave me an idea of an art project where the children will make a simple apron, label one tie “love” and the other one something like “grace,” put

it on and look for practical ways Dennis Siracusa to serve one another. We’re going to do that and our children will use the apron at church, and home and while they can’t take them to school probably, they can tie them on in their imagination anywhere. And that’s an example for all of us too.

This Valentine’s day let’s focus on affirming and expressing our love and appreciation to others. Jesus is our best example and He wants this to be our regular practice wherever we go. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

NEELY From Page 1 “I still hear from kids I taught years ago,” said Neely.

“Some of them are twenty years old. They know where to find me.”

One of Neely’s peers at McAdenville Elementary is Beth Crosy, the 2016 Gaston Teacher of the Year. Crosby’s fifth grade class is just across the hall from Neely and the two are close professionally and personally as well.

“She has a fan club here at school,” Crosby said of Neely.

“She brings the real world into the classroom and is the best of the best.”

McAdenville Elementary principal Lucretia Rice also thinks highly of Neely.

“I like to call Ms. Neely’s classroom, ‘The Great Fourth Grade Experience’,” said Rice. “Amazingly, she wakes-up new interest and inspires her students love of learning. Bobbi has a remarkable way of creating a sense of community or family within the four walls of her tiny classroom, highlighting the best qualities in each student. We are so fortunate to have Ms. Neely as a teacher leader at McAdenville Elementary School.”

As far as the future, and true to her free spirited way of being, Neely says she will always be a teacher at heart, but is open to whatever life brings her. Currently, Neely, who says he has always been a writer, is penning a book on the ins, outs, and intrigues of a Southern family.

“I might travel no telling where,” she said. “I’m not tied to any one place. I will bloom where I’m planted, but no matter what my path is I will be teaching.”

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Requirements are that the town pay at least half the cost and maintain the granted area or item for 20 years.

The initial estimate of the cost for Goat Island was $1Million. Here we are replacing the supports for the playground equipment after less than 6 years. Much other repair and replacement is done each year. There is flooding during the fall, winter & spring.

The income that the park generates is very little. The operation of the park, maintenance and all the other functions related including bands is probably about $120,000 per year.

The total cost to date for the park plus grants is well over $4.25Million. They have received grants of about $1,300,000.

The town currently has a loan of $1 million for the second bridge. The cost of the new Greenway is over $1 million. The DOT gave a grant of $750,000 for that.

The town set aside $280,000 for the reminder of the project. As you can see from your photos, this is going through a flood plain. We can’t get Cramer Mountain Road repaved or the horrible mess under the 8th Avenue underpass corrected.

It’s amazing that we get a path in a swamp, but have trouble with the condition of our roads.

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Well, it’s upon us and most of us remember it fondly; especially us older folks. We remember traipsing off to the 5 & 10 store and buying a box of 50 valentine cards; simple, silly ones but colorful and to the point. They were mostly affirming and I guess just receiving a large number of “love notes” made my day.

I can almost remember sitting at home counting my treasures. “Won’t you be mine,” “You’re sweet,” “My heart beats for you, be my valentine” or “You rock.” Still, we all know that, in grade school, we know little about love. As I think about it at 72 I wonder how much I really know now?

In the movie, “Paul, Disciple of Christ”, Paul notes that “love is the only answer!”

That shocked me, especially in the context of Roman persecution back then. As I imagined walking those Roman streets around AD 67, I would have probably been thinking more about survival than love. Life is complicated isn’t it and so is love.

And I have a sneaking suspicion that I can do a better job affirming people and expressing love like Paul encourages

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Government pay days - scary future

by Glenn Mollette Federal employees working without pay have recently been admonished.

We have heard they could borrow money to tide them over. People have said federal workers should have a reserve fund for government shutdowns. Our own massive government doesn’t have a rainy day fund. With our 22 trillion-dollar debt we can’t pay our own workers.

If we borrow money as a nation, we borrow it from our

own people who are now not even earning a check. We have borrowed about 3 trillion dollars from our Social Security fund thus far. Our government also wants to scale these benefits back for our retirees. We have borrowed money from China and Japan and others to the tune of six trillion dollars.

Government is a poor role model for financial management.

Many state governments are in shambles trying to reduce pensions promised, in-

creasing taxes to pay salaries and benefits while billions of dollars in debt. County and city governments are facing the same problems.

Everybody has a big budget and not enough money to fund the budget. Too many have borrowed money to the hilt to keep everything going as if there is plenty of money. Sadly, we have lived in a panacea of lunacy.

Whenever your outgo exceeds your income then your upkeep is your downfall.

It is criminal when Gov-

ernment spends money, it does not have, knowing that the only way it will be funded is to further tax its citizens. Government steals the money you work hard for and then mismanages, mishandles and misappropriates it. They lie to us, kick the can down the road and enslave our children and grandchildren with massive debt.

In reality does government even care about us?

Do they care about our children having a chance at

the American dream? Will our grandchildren really know what it’s like to drive on smooth roads and safe bridges? Will government pensions and Social Security become a thing of the past? If Government can’t pay you this week then why do you think they will pay us in our old age? Thus, as scary as it all is , we had better find a way to make and save some money because they are showing us firsthand that Government is not even competent much less infallible.

Federal, state and local

government must change.

We must stop: spending money that we do not have; building other nations at the expense of our own; involving ourselves in the business of other countries; taking care of criminals flooding our country. We must start: keeping our jobs and payrolls in America.

Finally, our future is scary. Without real change and working together we are going to drown together. It won’t be fun pointing our fingers at each other at the bottom of the lake.

What great legislators have in common

By Lee H. Hamilton Each of the great politicians and legislators I’ve known over the course of my career in Congress was very different. They were masters of the rules, or unassailably knowledgeable about a given issue, or supremely watchable orators. But they also shared key traits that I wish more elected officials possessed.

For starters, the great politicians I’ve met enjoyed the game, and they worked on the skills needed to play it well.

They were good speakers and adroit persuaders, whether on the floor of the Congress or sitting in a supporter’s living room with a dozen strangers.

They also embraced a life in politics because they believed they could make a difference. They had confidence in themselves, their ideas, and their ability to find their way out of tough spots. They were not dismayed by the give and take of politics — if anything, they relished it.

And they could master legislative detail. This may be hard to see from afar, but serious legislating requires mind-numbing work. Effective legislators not only don’t mind this, they see it as an opportunity to put their imprint on the law.

Many of the strongest political leaders I met over the years had a passion for leadership. There are 435 members of the House and 100 senators; they’re already leaders. So the people who in turn rose to the top of those ranks had something extra:

they wanted to be leaders of the leaders.

And not just in Congress.

Their attitude toward the presidents they served with was interesting. They had a deep respect for the office of the presidency, but they insisted that the president display equal respect for Congress. They took the idea of a co-equal branch of government seriously.

They applied the same sensibility to their colleagues.

They were serious about strengthening the institution from the inside. They sought to build its capabilities — for research and analysis, for oversight, and for all the capabilities a branch of government charged with making policy might need.

When he first arrived in what he called the “President’s house,” John Adams let his wife Abigail know he had arrived. “May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof,” he wrote. Forgiving him his assumption about a president’s gender, isn’t that the hope we all have to possess as citizens? That our political leaders are ever honest and wise?

I certainly do.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar of the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Living Witness Ministries

Second Baptist Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Rankin Ave. •Mt. Holly, NC

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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

McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

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

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

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

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

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

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

DALLAS

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Gateway Cowboy Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Cornerstone Family Worship

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Community Pentecostal Center

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

First United Methodist Church

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

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

LOWELL

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Bethlehem Church

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

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

Gaston Christian Church

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Jehovah’s Witnesses

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

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

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

Employees of

704-867-2317

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

United In Action of Stanley Welcome Baptist Church

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

BESSEMER CITY

New Life Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Restoration Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

First Presbyterian Church

811 Mauney Rd.

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

The Pointe

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

First Baptist Church of Lowell First Baptist Church

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Second Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Upper Room United Pentecostal

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Riverside Baptist Church

Core Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Unity Baptist Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Life Church

STANLEY

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

St. Marks United Methodist Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

Springwood Freewill Baptist

First Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

Friendship Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Community Christian Fellowship

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Roper Street 704-827-6280

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

MT. HOLLY

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

North Main Baptist Church Grace Wesleyan Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

BELMONT

CRAMERTON

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

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

Bright Light Baptist Church

Don’t see your church listed?

Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info

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

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City of Belmont to hold Arbor Day art competition All City of Belmont students are invited to participate in this year’s Arbor Day Celebration art contest.

The theme for this competition is “Eliminate Recycling Contamination.” The city’s Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) feels that this contest is a great way to bring attention to a national problem.

The ESB is challenging all city residents to go back to the mindset of “reducing, reusing, and recycling”.

Students are encouraged to collaborate with one another and with their families to submit a piece of art that highlights the importance of reducing recycling contamination.

The city is also excited

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by ESB board members and recognized at this year’s Arbor Day Celebration,

to announce that it has partnered with a local Belmont business, Gaston Printing & Signs, to add a twist to this year’s competition! This year’s winners will have their artwork wrapped on the city’s new trash truck that will be used at all parks and city events. Submissions are due by March 8, 2019.

Hard copies can be submitted at the Planning & Zoning office (37 N. Main St. Belmont, NC) or emailed to

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which is scheduled to start at noon on Saturday, April 6th at the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 E. Catawba St., Belmont.

For more information about this year’s art contest please contact Jamie Mendoza at 704-901-2084 or at jmendoza@cityofbelmont.org.

Crowders Mtn. Park trail day is February 9th Friends of Crowders Mtn. State Park will have a trail cleanup day on Feb. 9 8am to 11:30am. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Cen-

ter, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. Volunteers for litter pick up are also needed. Tools, drinks, and snacks will be pro-

vided. facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www. friendsofcrowdersmountain. com If questions, contact park office at704-853-5375.

ADVENTURES From Page 1 deep ruts along the stream bank and had also plowed up the soil as well. My back ached and my head drooped as I made my way along this rutted road. I had no idea that I was on the verge of a hobby that would consume my spare time for the next thirty years. What happened?

My eyes fell upon a perfect spear point, my first, that I later discovered was over ten thousand years old!

I reasoned that if this artifact was here, there must be others in the area. The gold panning was forgotten and amateur archaeology was pursued in earnest. At one time back in the seventies I belonged to four different archaeology societies: The South Carolina, the North Carolina, The North Carolina Piedmont, and the Gaston County Organization. At these meetings I was taught the basics of local Indian culture. I was introduced to a wide variety of artifacts. In fact, for my first year or so I am sure that I had passed over choice artifacts that I was completely unaware of or did not recognize as tools and cultural debris. Later, I found out about tools such as the adz, the hoe, mortars and pestles, drills, graving tools, knives, celts, spear throwing devices called atlatl weights, and much more.

At this time there was a lot of abandoned farm land on the South Point peninsula. I could park my vehicle beside the road with full confidence that no one would bother it or minded that I walked over their fields.

Because I never dug, I was a strictly surface hunter, however, I love to hunt artifacts that emerged from the ground that had been plowed or disturbed in some manner.

The most frequent question asked was “What is a likely spot to find artifacts?” My experience is that an area around an old home site is a prime area. This is because Indian campsites were just ideal for farm houses because they were situated near water, by which way the prevailing wind blew, and the proxim-

ity of resources like nuts and berries, fish and game, and tool making sources. Usually when I began looking over a new prospective area, I did not look for arrowheads or spear points. I looked for chips or lithic material that had been discarded. Then, having spotted these clues, I began to search the area in earnest. I also favored a loading dock where logging had taken place. The area around loading docks is most often disturbed ground situated on a hill or rise around the surrounding areas.

Local points and tools found in our area are made of two basic materials. They are local quartz and rhyolite imported from the east, as in Stanley County, especially around Morrow Mountain and the Uwharrie outcrops.

Over twelve thousand years many cultures have occupied Gaston County. Each culture left distinct projectile types.

The earliest people did not organize themselves into tribes, but were nomadically dispersed in family groups, as they wandered from place to place. Tools from this early culture are small and portable but reflect considerable skill in their manufacturer.

The introduction of agriculture required a more settled life style though hunting game was still important as well as fishing. As time moved forward, artifacts began to reflect a cultural evolution that indicated tools for clothes making, food preparation, agriculture, and containers for storage of acorns and other nuts. The bow and arrow was a late introduction. Most artifacts that are typically shaped like an arrowhead are in reality spear points or knives. All these types of cultural commodities can be found in the showcases of the Belmont Historical Society located at 40 Catawba Street across the street from the oldest house in Belmont where Allen Millican’s Pictorial Museum resides.

The demise of farming on South Point and the building boom has limited

or destroyed evidence of Native Americans having lived here for thousands of years.

The greater Catawba Tribe, which included the Waterees, Congarees, Sugarees, Waxsaws, Enos, and some others are late-coming groups, all speaking the Siouxian language. These ethnic groups are closely kin to the Sioux Indians of the Great Plains.

This is why we find a hodgepodge of artifacts representing groups that lived here through earlier times.

Eventually, newcomers to the area looked at my habits as being intrusive or threatening. I was twice quizzed by local law enforcement officers regarding what I was up to. Soon I just gave it up.

After all, it had occupied my free time for about thirty years or so. I gave it up and took up fishing and gardening.

I have given many programs to school students over the years. Teachers often required pupils to write thank you notes to tell me what they had learned. One fourth grade pupil said, “ I told my mother what you told us and she said it wasn’t so.” Another adult argued that the ages of my artifacts couldn’t be twelve thousand years old, because the Bible says that the world is only about six thousand years old.

I can always expect to be inundated by youngsters bearing rocks, gravel, or any rock that has a sharp edge, asking “Is this an arrowhead?” or “Is this a spear point?” Maybe I imparted more enthusiasm than knowledge!

You can never tell when Indian artifacts will turn up.

Turning over ground for a spring garden perhaps is a good example. My biggest surprise came about when I discovered pottery shards on the Eagle Mill’s baseball field, later to become the site of Belmont Central School.

Twelve thousand years is a long time for humans to inhabit our South Point area.

They left us a lot of evidence to ponder!

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Workers constructing the elevator tower at the City of Belmont administrative building work site.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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Serious construction in action on City of Belmont administrative building project.

CITY From Page 1 the architectural aesthetics of the building.

“This is going to be a really cool building when it’s done,” said contractor Kelly Hillman as he looked over a stack of blueprints.

The upper two levels of the building will be the new home of the city’s administrative departments such as city clerk, city manager, planning and zoning, billing, and customer service. The offices will get new furniture and equipment. There will be a nice lunch room for employees as well as a kitchen and lockers.

Windows will be cut in the side of the building facing Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park and the Catawba River, affording employees a sweeping and spectacular view as well as adding a more dignified and inviting look to the exterior.

The lower level will be home to the parks and recreation department. A very important aspect of the lower level will be its temporary use as a location for city

council meetings. There will be room for about 300 seats unlike the current situation where council meetings at city hall are generally standing room only.

“The city council will hold its meetings in the new space while the current city hall undergoes an interior remodel to enlarge the council chambers there,” said Isenhour. “When that job is done, then the council will return to city hall.”

Parking will be plentiful at the renovated complex. Isenhour estimates at least 100 spots not counting employee spaces.

As far as the warehouse portion, it will be getting new LED lights and other improvements.

Cost of the renovation project is estimated at $4 million. The city bought the building and 27 acres nine years ago for $2.5 million.

“You could not build a one new for that amount of money,” said Isenhour.

Speaking of the acreage, Isenhour says that future

plans for it could include construction of a new parks and recreation building with a nice gym.

“We are waiting to see the master plan in a few months,” he said.

Belmont city manager Adrian Miller had this to say about the project.

“We look forward to completing the renovations to the city building by the end of 2019,” said Miller. “The renovated building will provide modern offices and workstations for multiple departments, which will result in better customer service and “one-stop shopping” for our residents. It will consolidate our operations and reduce costs by being under one roof. This project has been a long time coming, but it will be nice when finished!”

Overall, the city is making good use of an existing structure that will be around a long time.

“We are looking at a goal of it serving us for at least fifty years,” Isenhour said with pride.

These gents from Gastonia-based Emergency Power Solutions are among the dozens of workers engaged in the City of Belmont administrative building work. From left- Russell Melton, Paul English, Matt Wilder.

Part of the cavernous public works/administrative building will remain a storage and city vehicle parking site after the renovation.

Members of the Knights of Columbus St Gregory Council #6700 from Gastonia recently made a generous donation to Holy Angels. Pictured L-R: Regina Moody, President/CEO of Holy Angels; Charlie Dow, Council #8664; and Anne Bogen, Chief Development Officer, Holy Angels Foundation.

Holy Angels photo

The architectural graphic from Matthews-based 2Architecture shows how the administrative building will look. The final version will see the elevator tower on the right hand side.

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Belmont City Pride/ Arbor Day event

A glimpse of the past

By Shelton Fisher There have been several of my columns to be published where you have learned about my grandmother or Maw Maw as I used to call her. I always knew her to be a wise woman whether about the use of her green thumb, saving money, or her old-fashioned medicinal cocktails. However, recently I received a text message from my brother that sort of shifted my mind for a moment to her other half. My maternal grandfather died when I was two years old, so I never actually knew him as a person. Sure, there have been pictures from years ago of him holding me proudly on display but nothing I can remember aside from that. When I woke up on February 1st, I went through some messages I had missed and became fully awake as I stared into the eyes of my grandfather, Milton Cornell Beatty.

The picture was from an old article that had ran in a newspaper announcing his retirement from the Riverbend Steam Plant as a Coal Supervisor, which is the Duke Power plant on Mountain Island Lake. The article had been titled, “Starting a Second Career” and had gone on to explain that he was going to become and independent car salesman. He had apparently been selling cars in his spare time for twenty of the forty years he worked at the plant, so selling cars became second nature to him.

From what I understand, he would go to car auctions when people told him what they wanted and purchase the cars. From that point he would bring them home and sell them to whoever had requested the vehicle.

Aside from the article, the things I heard about him as I grew up was that he was a very nice person and he loved Coca-Cola. The house was adorned with various bottles of Coke. Some of them had the tasty nectar in them while some of them didn’t. There was also a decorative pillow

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that had the stitchShelton Fisher ing of a boy drinking Coca-Cola while fishing with his dog. I can’t necessarily say that I blame him on his choice of soda, as I’m partial to it myself and keep it stocked like it’s going out of business tomorrow. I suppose this means that I can blame genetics for my choice of beverage!

The most triggering thing to me about the entire experience however is just the picture used for the article. This is a picture of him that I had never seen before yet looking at it I feel as if I have known this man my entire life and like I could simply just call him up. My mother always told me growing up that I had certain mannerisms that were “just like your Paw Paw” whether it be a strong aversion to bad smells or other personal qualities, but in this picture, there is a strange connection. Our nose structure is almost the same, our glasses match (aside from his bi-focal), he is a sharp dressed man outside of work, and even the way we smile is similar due to how his upper lip rests at a slant. My brother Jason also carries his traits as well between his salesmanship, the aforementioned aversion to smells, and the ability to stretch a dollar or two.

I’m not sure what has lured me about this tiny article. Perhaps it’s the mystery of the man in the picture.

Maybe it’s a missing piece of who I am that I never had as a child. Could it be so simple as to merely be the fact that I never had the pleasure of knowing him? Whatever the reason may be, I hope you enjoyed my sharing this with you because it’s not every day that you get to take a glimpse into the past.

The City of Belmont and Keep Belmont Beautiful will hold the annual City Pride Day as well as Arbor Day on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9am-noon. Volunteers, participants, visitors. meet at Shelter #1 at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park.

Volunteers, line up for

coffee, juice and doughnuts.

KBB will provide safety vests, gloves, bags and pickers. You or your group will be assigned areas and instructed how to collect any trash in those areas.

Meet back at the Park, turn in equipment, and check out the fun at Arbor Day.

What is Love?

By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

Couple celebrates 68th anniversary BannerNews ad sales representative Mayra Littman’s aunt and uncle, Dora and Esteban Hernandez, celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. She is 92 years old and he is 91, they’ve been together since the were 12 years old. They were born in Cuba and came to USA in 1978. They live in Miami, Florida.

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Greensboro College names students to Dean’s List Greensboro College is pleased to announce that the following students achieved Dean’s List academic status for the Fall 2018 semester. To qualify, a student must have a 3.5 grade-point average or better for the semester while having taken at least half of his/her course credit hours at Greensboro College’s main campus.

Local students are: Jordy Briceno, Lowell; Helen Elizabeth Ciavolella, Gastonia;

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Andrew Jacob Green, Cherryville; Jeffrey Scott Mathis, Mt Holly; Dorothy Elizabeth Medlin, Gastonia; Alexis Renee Webb, Gastonia; Jonah Odell Wilkes.

Greensboro College provides a liberal arts education grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and, spiritual development of all students while supporting their individual needs.

It is hard to believe we are already in the month of February. This is the month of love, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month. Love is central to who we are as people, and certainly as followers of Trent Rankin Jesus Christ. Love is that great feeling of affection we have for those we care about. As we think about love, and all those we love, what is love? What is love to you?

As we think about so many instances of love in the Bible, one quiet powerful event, really shows us love. It is found in John 12:1-8. In this story, we find Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus, and his sisters Mary and Martha, were dear friends to Jesus. Every time Jesus went on His way to Jerusalem, He stopped off at their house in the town of Bethany.

As we begin this story, Jesus has returned to their house, and was attending a supper with Lazarus. Martha was cooking the meal, but Mary was not found. Later she would appear, and quietly knelt down and poured out a bottle of very costly spikenard oil on the feet of Jesus. This oil would have cost an entire year’s salary for most people. The fragrance of the oil filled the room. Mary took her hair, and dried the feet of Jesus.

In this story, we see love on display. Mary encompasses the very aspects of love that we all need. Mary experienced love.

Jesus was not only her and her siblings Lord, but He was also their friend. She knew His love for them. In life, we need to experience love. We need to let others love us. Mary not only experienced love, she expressed love as well. This very act of the oil was an expression of love. As surely as we need to feel love, we must show love to others. Life is short and ever changing. Take time to tell those close to you just how much you love them. You never know when such opportunities will pass. Mary also knew love is enduring. Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and Jesus had been friends for many years. They laughed together and cried together. We see this most evident as Jesus came to raise Lazarus from the dead. They were so broken hearted at his loss, including Jesus as He wept. Love is enduring, as it never ends.

Above all, we see that love is everything. Love is the basis for all things. The Bible is God’s love letter to us. Without love we have nothing. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:13, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (NKJV). Our life as Christians is grounded in our deep faith, our abiding hope in Christ, and most of all, love.

The love of God for us, and our love for Him, and others. What is love? It is everything!

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Cherryville’s Rick Helms has plans to restage “Godspell”

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Community First Media michael@cfmedia.info

Heads-up all lovers of 70sera musicals: Cherryville’s Rick Helms is planning to restage the hit musical “Godspell” at the Cherryville’s Little Theater.

Rick will be having an audition class on Feb. 9, 2019 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Cherryville Little Theater on W. Academy Street, in Cherryville. Auditions will then begin the following week on Feb. 16, 2019, again from 1:30 to 3 p.m., he said.

The play opening itself is planned for the weekend of Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18, and May 24 and May 25. Helms said he is looking for actors/actresses in the age range of 16 to 30.

Helms said he is hoping they can have, during the first weekend production, some of the new and former cast members do a couple of songs together.

Said Helms, “We will see how the closing performance comes together before deciding on what songs will be reprised to close the evening. I have a feeling that everyone in the original cast will be wanting that mic! I’m sure it will be an evening not to be missed!”

Helms noted he originally planned on trying for the restaging last fall but it didn’t come together.

“Now, I just want to see it happen,” he said.

The back-story on this is that way back in 1974, Helms and a group of kids from Cherryville, Shelby, and other nearby towns all came together for what Helms called a “serendipitous moment” in August of 1974 to put the then-wildly popular John-Michael Tebelak/Stephen Schwartz New York stage musical on in Cherryville.

By all newspaper accounts from that time period, from sources as diverse as the Cherryville Eagle (the hometown paper), to the Shelby

Rick Helms in front of the Cherryville Little Theater’s new sign.

Star and the Lincoln TimesNews, the play was a rousing success.

Helms, 66, is a resident of Cherryville, graduating from CHS in 1970, and attending Gaston College and Central Wesleyan in South Carolina.

After working and living in Charlotte for 35 years and retiring from Belk in 2013, Helms returned home to Cherryville because, as he said, “I wanted to come home.”

Helms said he went to Charlotte in 1973 to see Godspell at Ovens Auditorium.

“I fell in love with it (the play) and wanted to do the play in Cherryville. The Little Theater had only been open for a little while and I had been involved with some of the plays, and I just wanted to see if we could do it here,” he said. “Also, it’s the first time I ever wanted to be in a play.”

Helms said he then came home after seeing the play and set to work to make his wish and hopes come true.

“I went right to work to make that happen!” he said.

Helms noted that within a month’s time after an initial call to New York to see if the music and play might be available to small companies wishing to stage it, he said it became available.

“It was the first musical Cherryville Little Theater ever made,” Helms said.

Helms has many fond memories of the Little Theater, as well as many fond

memories of the Godspell cast and crew.

“All of us were Cherryville actors and crew except for Elizabeth (Williams), and Chris (Hudson), who were from Shelby,” noted Helms.

Others of the cast then were: Debbie Bowman, Chuck and Marcia Lindler, and Gina Van Dyke. Music was provided

by Teresa Williams (piano/ keyboard); Billy Hayes (percussion); Wayne Mauney (bass); Dan Randall (guitar); and Betty Blake (guitar and banjo). Production staff included: David Warlick (lighting); Rick Bacon, Jeff Hutto; Jim Booker (then CLT President); Pansy Dellinger; Terry Fisher; Claudia Harrelson; Helms; Homesley; Dwight Smith; Margaret Smith; Rote Smith (then CLT Treasurer); Butch Sneed; Wanda Sneed (then CLT Secretary);Brenda Stroupe; and Sharon York.

Marveta McGinnis was the CLY Vice President at the time of the play.

The feeling they were growing to be like a family while the play was starting became prevalent to all who were a part of it, or watched the practices.

Helms agreed, adding, “Oh, I think we definitely felt it (becoming close, like a family)! Yes! The day of auditions in May of 1974 at the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, we were almost complete strangers, with the exception of Marcia and Chuck Lindler, who were

married to one another.

“We may have known someone’s name or had a casual knowledge of who they were, but none of us knew anyone else in the cast well enough to be called friends or even acquaintances.

“And none of us, to my knowledge, had theater experience. It was simply serendipity that put the nine of us together at that place, at that time. The closeness and caring we felt for one another was almost instantaneous.

“Godspell is not a typical show in that it isn’t a script with lines you learn word for word. There is a lot of creativity and the cast drives that creativity. I think everyone in the cast would agree that we quickly became a family – working creatively together, being protective, supportive, and loving each other. We certainly found ourselves living the message of the play. Whether we were aware of it at the time or not, we lived the message,” said Helms.

One of the actors, Rick Homesley, wrote that bonds formed then would last a lifetime and hoped those bonds would bring all of them back together at “some point in the future.”

Helms said he does feel as if that is happening.

“I definitely feel it is happening. Susan Windham and I had not seen one another in over 36 years until the fall of 2017. That day we met, she was all about how she wanted us to do a revival of Godspell with the original cast! And she was serious! I quickly squashed that craziness. I had to convince her we were all old now! But, several months ago, when I approached her about a restaging of Godspell with a new, young cast, she was all in!

“And that same reaction from other original cast members, that what we had was special and we would love to see it performed again in the same place, 45 years later.

“It is so touching that Rick (Homesley) wrote about the bond we had after that first weekend of performances in 1974. Our only regret is that Rick won’t be here with us in May. We are dedicating this production of Godspell to his memory. And he will be here with us, really. He will always be a part of our bond and always in our hearts,” said Helms.

In the 45 years that have transpired since the Summer

of ‘74, Helms had this to say about hoping what the play will do for the community of Cherryville.

“CLT was just over a year old when we did Godspell. We were one of the first amateur groups in the country to stage the play, and it was quite a leap of faith.

“What I hope this revival will do is further solidify the importance of theater in our community and celebrate our theater and its longevity. CLT is heading toward 50 years of great performances in Cherryville and that is so valuable.

“Theater helps give a community an identity as one that values the arts, recognizes the importance of forging friendships and bonds in a supportive setting, and provides a place to try something creatively you never thought you could do.

“I hope reviving Godspell encourages folks in town, young and old, to be a part of something very special in Cherryville. There’s a place for everyone in community theater.”

For more information on the play and the auditions, call Helms at (704) 8024295, or email him at drhfrclt@aol.com.

Frosty Float coming to Cramerton Did you get a new kayak or SUP board for Christmas this year that you’re just itching to try out? Or are you just wanting to start your new year out the right way? Or are you from Antarctica and want that comfy feeling of home?

Whatever the reason, join Cramerton Parks and Rec. for the Frosty Float the Fork on February 16 at noon. This will be the first group paddle of the year in Cramerton and everyone is invited to join in the fun. This one will be a little colder than the others so just do a nice lap or two around Goat Island and the head to a local joint indoors to warm up.

The intention is to make Float the Fork’s a series of seasonal group paddles for everyone to enjoy. Each on having it’s own theme and this one is no different.

Experience the South Fork

River in the dead of winter and prepare to be amazed by its beauty when the trees are bare and the air is crisp.

Check in at the Goat Island Bridge will begin at 11:30am.

Lowell senior luncheon The City of Lowell will hold its annual Senior Valentine Luncheon on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Lowell. Tickets are $3 Lowell Residents / $5 NonResidents. Lunch, entertainment, and presentation

by Gaston County Adult &

Aging Services. This event is sponsored by the City of Lowell.. RSVP Required by Monday, February 11, 2019.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the event.

Please call Lowell City Hall at (704) 824-3518 to reserve your spot.

Pager Primary School Belmont has named its Students of the Month chosen for the trait Kindness for the month of January. Bottom row (L to R)- S. Hodges, E. Barnette, B. Hendrickson, L. Horn, H. Cavnar, B. Lee. Middle row (L to R)- N. Price, H. McCotter, C. Breedlove, O. LaraBennett, C. Morgenstern. Top Row (L to R)- S. Day, M. Brooks, I. Roche, S. Smith. Not pictured: B. Combs and J. Denton.

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Documentary filmmaker to discuss Jim Crow era at GCPL Filmmaker Frederick D. Murphy will present his documentary, The American South as We Know It, at the Gaston County Public Library-Main Library (1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054) on Saturday, February 16 at 3:00 p.m. The film explores the lives and experiences of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era and depicts The program is supported a time when racial tension by the North Carolina Arts was at its peak. This program Council, a division of the De- is free to the public and recpartment of Natural and Cul- ommended for ages 16 and tural Resources. The series also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Gaston Arts Council, Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, and the Ralph S. Robinson Family Foundation.

Grammy award-winning artist to perform at GCPL Dom Flemons, co-founder of the Grammy awardwinning Carolina Chocolate Drops, will perform at the Gaston County Public Library-Main Library (1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054) on Saturday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m. Flemons’ performance is part of the library’s LIVE @ Your Library Family Performing Arts Series. This event is free to the public and recommended for teens and adults.

Known as “The American Songster,” Flemons has recently been nominated for the International Folk Awards 2018 Artist of the Year, and his new album, Black Cowboys, released in March 2018, has been nominated for a 2019 GRAMMY award for Best Folk Album. Copies of the album will be available for purchase.

Flemons has been touring professionally around the globe for more than ten years presenting traditional folk and roots music to diverse audiences. Flemons has performed as a soloist at prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall, Cecil Sharp House, and the Grand Ole Opry, just to name a few.

flection to obtain relevant information needed to produce a true narrative of AfricanAmerican/American history.

Growing up, Murphy always enjoyed talking to his elders and hearing stories of family history. This led to his founding of History Before Us, a project centered on capturing, preserving, and advocating influential history. For more information about Frederick Murphy or the documentary, visit www. americansouthfilm.com/.

Celebrating Black History Month

About Dom Flemons Dom Flemons is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area. His repertoire of music covers nearly 100 years of American folklore, ballads, and tunes. In 2005, Flemons co-founded the Carolina Chocolate Drops, who won a GRAMMY for Best Traditional Folk in 2010. He left the group to pursue his solo career in 2014. Flemons has also published articles for the Oxford American, New York Times Magazine, Ecotone, No Depression Magazine, and Mother Jones. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for Folk Alliance International and his collection and memorabilia is housed in the Southern Folklife Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Elsie Grier was pioneering African-American woman

The late Miss Elsie Grier was one of Belmont’s most pioneering, persevering, and personable African-American women.

Grier (1917-2010), was born in Gaston County and graduated from Reid High, the school where local African-American students went.

She also attended Barber Scotia College and Johnson C. Smith University where she graduated Cum Laude.

She pursued graduate studies at Columbia University, New York, and studied Media/Library Science at Appalachian State University. Grier’s 30year career included time as a

Schiele Museum offering internships The Schiele’s internship program provides students with educational opportunities in the area of museum practice, research, and programming.

Through guided work and research, Schiele interns participate in a structured learning experience using the museum’s resources. An internship at The Schiele is under the direct supervision of Schiele staff and may apply toward academic credit. Most interns work 15 to 25 hours a week and some choose to find a part-time job to help support their stay.

Archaeology Internships Archaeology internships provide an in-service learning experience that illustrates a career in Archaeology and Archaeological Collections management. Interns will learn about critical steps in the application and administration of archaeological research.

How to Apply: For more information and to submit applications, please complete the Internship Applicant Form and return it to Dr. Alan May by email or mail to 1500 E.

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As part of the The American presentation, the South as We Know audience will view It is a culmination the documentary, of the untold stoand Murphy will ries of survivors lead an open disof Jim Crow, who cussion about the Murphy calls “the topics highlighted courageous indiin the film. The viduals who didn’t Murphy educators and hismake the headtorians, as well as lines.” the “everyday” people feaAbout Frederick Murphy tured in this documentary, Frederick Murphy is a provide a comprehensive Licensed Professional Counnarrative of what life was like selor who utilizes tactful for African- Americans in the questioning, empathy and re-

Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054.

Live Animal Husbandry Internships Live Animal Husbandry internships provide in-service learning experiences in museum live-animal care, education, and exhibition activities.

Interns are involved in the care, enrichment, and overall husbandry of the live-animal collection at The Schiele.

Additionally, interns support activities such as program development, exhibit development, program evaluation, data collection, and resource management that are required for a successful live-animal program.

Summer Internship Application Deadline: February 15th How to Apply: Email Resume, Letter of Interest, and Availability to Keeley Zimmerman. Applicants may contact Keeley with questions regarding the internship via email or by calling 704.866.6911.

Environmental Education Internships

The Environmental Education internship provides an in-service learning experience that illustrates a career in environmental education.

Interns learn to develop, conduct, and evaluate programs in a multitude of formats for a variety of audiences. They are responsible for supporting the environmental education program of The Schiele Museum through programming, resource and materials management, and data collection. Upon completion of the internship, interns will have a better understanding of how to effectively manage an environmental education program in a museum setting.

Summer Internship Application Deadline: February 15th How to Apply: Email resume, letter of interest, and availability to Stephenie Berggrun. Applicants may contact Stephenie with questions regarding the internship via email or by calling 704.866.6915.

teacher, librarand director of ian, and basChritian Educaketball coach. tion. In 1954, Known as she organized “Miss Elsie”, and was a charter Grier was also member of Gasa dedicated ton County Bappublic servant. tist Association She served on along with her the Belmont mother Jane DaCity Council vis-Grier and sisfrom 1985 to ter Marie Briggs.

1997. She was Grier was the Elsie Grier also mayor recipient of many Pro Tem for awards including four years and is remembered the North Carolina Human as a visionary who cared for Relations Commission Citiall citizens.

Grier advocated for Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday to be a paid holiday for full-time City of Belmont employees and it was approved on August 2, 1992.

Have you ever heard of Grier was also active in the Main St. Revitalization Pro- Peter Weddick Moore, Operagram that saw downtown tion Dixie or Omar Ibn Said?

Belmont transformed into its Particularly during Black History Month, you should current charming persona.

Grier was a founding know them. North Carolina’s member of the Gaston County African American history Organization for Community spans the width and depth of Concerns, Inc., and Key to the state and can be found on Miracles Senior Citizens major highways and isolated Group of Gaston County. byways. It is part of the colShe was an active member of lection of N.C. Highway HisMt. Pleasant Missionary Bap- torical Markers fondly known tist Church for over 70 years as “History on a stick.”

But if you don’t want to where she served as Young travel the thousands of miles Adult Sunday School teacher

zen’s Award, the Family Advocate of the Year Award, the Gaston County Baptist Association Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Gaston County Concerned Citizen’s Award. She was also one of the first inductees and recipients of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.

In 2015, Grier was recognized during Belmont’s annual Juneteenth event by having the Stowe Park Pavilion officially dedicated in her honor.

NC black history markers are everywhere

of roadways, just visit www. ncmarkers.com, enter “African American” in the search bar and hit search. There are more than enough facts there for this Black History Month and next – 142 to be exact.

For additional information call (919) 814-6625. The N.C. Highway Marker program is administered the Office of Archives and History in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Local student earns trumpet award The University of Alabama School of Music’s Alabama Trumpet Studio traveled to Atlanta in January to participate in the 2019 Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, an annual regional musical conference dedicated to teaching and performance of the trumpet. Among the musicians was Spencer Lowrance of Gastonia.

UA’s trumpet octet has

been selected to perform the piece the group presented at the festival live at the National Trumpet Competition in Lexington, Kentucky, in March 2019.

The 2019 festival was held at Kennesaw State University. The Alabama trumpet ensemble performed under the direction of UA trumpet professor Dr. Eric Yates.

The group presented two

transcriptions of well-known works arranged for trumpet ensemble by members of the Alabama studio: Zachary Richardson, a sophomore performance major; and Justin Langham, a UA School of Music alumnus and professional trumpeter and composer-arranger working in the Houston area.

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Belmont city manager Miller recognized by ICMA

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Taylor McNeal, from Gastonia, North Carolina, poses for a photograph as the Sailor of the Day with Capt. Randy Peck, right, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Command Master Chief Benjamin Rushing in the Indian Ocean, Jan. 30, 2019. The John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Gaston Schools February news School Choice and Transfer Application The time frame for students and parents to apply for a school transfer for the 2019-2020 academic year is February 28, 2019.

“Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”

The annual “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition is Thursday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The event is a fundraiser to provide grants for teachers and features school teams paired with business representatives to prove who really is smarter than a fifth grader. The public is invited. Admission is $5.

All County Band Concert You are invited to attend the Gaston County Schools All County Band concert,

Saturday, February 9, at 1:00 p.m. at Ashbrook High School. More than 350 outstanding middle school and high school musicians will participate in the concert.

Early College, Highland open house events The Gaston Early College High School and Highland School of Technology are planning open house events for eighth graders interested in attending next year and their parents. The Highland open house is February 19 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The Early College is hosting two open house events -- February 12 and February 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Education Meeting The Board of Education will meet, Monday, February 18, 5:30 p.m., at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public

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is invited. The meeting will air live on Spectrum Channel 21 and on YouTube.

Mentor Training Session Gaston County Schools will conduct a mentor training session on Wednesday, February 20 at 9:00 a.m. at the Gaston Regional Chamber, 601 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia. To register, call the Business Partnership Office, (704) 866-6329.

Career and College Promise program Gaston College will host an informational session Tuesday, February 19 in the Myers Center to share details about the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, which gives high school students an opportunity to take college classes.

For more information contact Amy Weisgerber at 704-922-6297.

Application deadline The deadline to submit an application to attend Highland School of Technology is Thursday, February 28.

Adrian Miller, 13,000 members City Manager of the in 27 countries also City of Belmont, reinclude educators, cently received the students, and other Credentialed Manlocal government ager designation employees. from ICMA, the To receive the International City/ prestigious ICMA County Managecredential, a memment Association. ber must have sigMr. Miller is one nificant experience Miller of over 1,300 local as a senior mangovernment management agement executive in local professionals currently cre- government; have earned a dentialed through the ICMA degree, preferably in public Voluntary Credentialing Pro- administration or a related gram. field; and demonstrated a ICMA’s mission is to ad- commitment to high stanvance professional local gov- dards of integrity and to ernment through leadership, lifelong learning and profesmanagement, innovation, sional development. and ethics and by increasing “I am proud of Adrian the proficiency of appointed for earning his Credenchief administrative officers, tialed Manager designation assistant administrators, and from ICMA,” said Belmont other employees who serve Mayor Charlie Martin. “I local governments and re- have enjoyed working with gional entities around the him throughout his career in world. The organization’s Belmont and especially these

Gracie Wright a senior at Stuart Cramer High School has signed to play college softball at Surry Community College. Pictured: Top Row- Matt Scholz (Stuart Cramer Softball Coach), Audrey Devine (Principal), Terry Radford (Athletic Director), Blaine Bullington (Surry College Coach).

Bottom Row- Wayne Wright (father), Heather Wright (mother), Gracie Wright, Glenn Wright (grandfather).

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Adrian Miller is qualified by 8 years of professional local government executive experience. Prior to his appointment in 2016 as city manager of Belmont, he served as Belmont’s assistant city manager for 5 years. He has 16 years of overall local government experience in North Carolina.

Miller has also made significant contributions to a number of other organizations, including: the North Carolina League of Municipalities and the North Carolina City/County Managers Association.

For more information regarding the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, contact Jenese Jackson at ICMA, 777 North Capitol Street, N.E., #500, Washington, D.C. 20002-4201; jjackson@ icma.org; 202-962-3556.

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Ethan Jackson awarded gold stars at Citadel Ethan C. Jackson of Belmont, NC is among the 446 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2018 semester.

Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher.

Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.

The Citadel offers rigorous academic programs through its sixteen academic departments that are organized into five schools.

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Town of Cramerton promotions announced The Town of Cramerton Police Department recently promoted two officers to the position of sergeant. Officer included T. Proper and D. Harris. (Pictured at right) The Town of Cramerton Fire Department also named Travis Williamson as its Fireman of the Year. Seen with Williamson are city manager David Pugh and fire chief Lance Foulk. In other Town of Cramerton employee news, The Parks and Department welcomes two new employees- Rachel Andrea as Athletic Supervisor and Eunice McSwain as Special Events and Program Supervisor.

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Pets of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue “Big Dog” Pet of the Week is this yellow Labrador Retriever mix named Bugs. Bugs is 3 years old and weighs about 45 pounds. She is house trained and plays well with other dogs. She can be shy when first meeting you but comes out of her shell quickly. Bugs is current on vaccines, spayed and micro-chipped.

The Labrador Retriever is one terrific family dog -- given enough vigorous exercise (preferably including swimming and fetching games) and not just a walk around the block once a day. Too much confinement and not enough exercise can lead to rambunctiousness and destructive chewing.

One of the best dogs for children of all ages, Labrador Retrievers are kindly, good-natured, and take most things in stride.

You must control this breed’s tendency to chew on objects and to mouth your hands -provide a box filled with toys that he can carry around in his mouth. The Labrador Retriever matures slowly, remaining a spirited teenager for several years, which sounds fun but does require patience and training to manage.

Tri-County Animal Rescue also has four Beagle/Border Collie (we think) mix puppies as our Pet of the Week. These babies are all females and are 11 weeks old. They are non-stop puppy machines. They have no fear.

They love all people and other pets. They have short hair so grooming is a bath and towel dry.

They are spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. We also have seven hound mix pups that are also ready for adoption, If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting

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One of four puppies available.

Bugs your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar. us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

The Gaston County Family YMCA is gearing up for the best summer ever. Programming keeps kids moving, exploring and learning all summer long.

At the end of the summer, families want to hear their child had “the best summer ever.” To help make that happen the Gaston County Family YMCA is offering day camp, keeping kids and teens throughout Gaston County adventurous, active, engaged and healthy all summer long at four different camp locations. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.

Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and explore. But for some kids, summer means no access to recreational and educational activities to help them learn, grow and thrive during out-ofschool time. As a result, some kids can experience learning loss and gain weight twice as fast than during the school year. Attending Y camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep their minds and bodies active.

“It’s imperative that kids stay engaged socially, physically and academically throughout the summer. Summer camp is a wonderful way to ensure that,” says Rachel Kafsky, Associate Executive Director, Warlick Family YMCA. “In our day camp, kids are in a welcoming environment where they can

belong, they’re building relationships, developing character and discovering their potential. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp to keep them active and engaged all summer long.”

Kafsky says there are five reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp: ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of new experiences and exploring the outdoors.

YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit gastonymca. org for more information.

HEALTHY FUN: Day and resident camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their healthy eating habits.

PERSONAL GROWTH: While in the welcoming environment of camp, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges. Camps offer cognitive learning and social-emotional development opportunities for achievement.

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the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships. The bonds formed at camp are important and lasting for many youth.

MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and camp traditions) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share!

The Gaston County Family YMCA offers camps at all four locations: Cherryville Family YMCA - Traditional Day Camp hosted at Cherryville Elementary School Pharr Family YMCA Specialty Camp including Basketball, Belmont Abbey Tennis, Cheer, Dance, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Multi-Sport, Princess, and Soccer Stowe Family YMCA Traditional Camp, Teen Camp, and Kinder Camp Warlick Family YMCA Traditional Day Camp and Specialty Camp including Baking, Basketball, Coding, Leaders In Training, Little Explorers, Music, Robotics, and Soccer.

And, to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, the Gaston County Family YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need. If you’re interested in helping send kids to camp this summer, you can donate to the Y at gastonymca.org/ giving today!

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Cailyn Oliverio - State Qualified - 200IM & 100 Breast.

Sydney Strauss - State Qualified - 200 Free & 500 Free.

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Keara Wiley - State Qualified - 50 Free & 500 Free.

Mt. Island Charter swimmers do great at meet The Mt. Island Charter School Varsity Swim Team showed their muscle in the Regionals in uptown Charlotte at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center on Friday, Feb, 1. Raptor swimmers qualified for eight events in State competition on Saturday, February 9th. Brooke Harris, Cailyn Oliverio, Sydney Strauss, Keara Wiley will represent MICS in the State Championships in Cary, N.C. Meet results: Girls - 6th out of 30 teams competing in the West Region 1A/2A Swimming Regionals.

Girls 200 Medley Relay - 21st Place (Sandy Osterndorf, Bailey Taylor, Caroline Massey, Katie Lamkin).

Boys 200 Medley Relay - 14th Place (Evan Borman, Ethan Jung, Cohen Howard, Isaiah Bookhardt).

Ashburn - 21st Place.

Girls 200 Free - 4th Place -Sydney Strauss - Qualified for States Girls 200IM - 4th Place Cailyn Oliverio - Qualified for States.

Girls 50 free - 5th Place Keara Wiley - Qualified for States.

Boys 50 free- 15th Place Ethan Jung.

Boys 50 free - 13th Place Isaiah Bookhardt.

Girls 500 free - 3rd Place - Keara Wiley - Qualified for States.

Girls 500 free - Sydney Strauss - 5th Place - Qualified for States.

Boys 500 free - Austin

Girls 200 free relay - 7th Place (Brooke Harris, Sydney Strauss, Cailyn Oliverio, Keara Wiley) - Qualified for States.

Boys 200 relay - 16th Place (Evan Borman, Ethan Jung, Austin Ashburn, Isaiah Bookhardt) Girls 100 Breaststroke 5th Place - Cailyn Oliverio Qualified for States.

Girls. 400 Free Relay - 4th Place (Brooke Harris, Sydney Strauss, Cailyn Oliverio, Keara Wiley) - Qualified for States.

Boys 400 Free Relay 22nd Place (Cohen Howard, Austin Ashburn, Connor Doedderlein, Riley Manion).

State Qualifying relay team Left to Right: Brooke Harris, Keara Wiley, Cailyn Oliverio, Sydney Strauss.

Photos by Michael Strauss Studios

Cramer beats Burns while South Point upsets East Rutherford

By John Wilson john.bannernwews@gmail.com

The Stuart Cramer Storm and the South Point Red Raid-

ers basketball teams are at two different crossroads. One is struggling to maintain things, the other still has a shot at a conference title.

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However, last week both teams had something in common. Both teams played in games they desperately needed to win.

For Cramer, their game against the Burns Bulldogs was vital. The Storm team found themselves in the midst of an eight game losing streak and needed to turn things around. Burns, on the other hand was in much of the same predicament as Cramer. Burns needed to win as well.

As the teams prepared to play it became clear that the Bulldogs weren’t going to give the Storm anything. This was a win that Cramer would have to earn.

Cramer started the first half on a positive note. They outscored the Bulldogs in the first and second quarter. The Storm went into the locker room at the half leading 2825.

Burns came out of the locker room in the second half ready to fight. The Bulldogs played some inspired ball in the third quarter. Burns outscored Cramer 21-16 and came from behind to bring a 46-44 lead into the 4th quarter.

In the fourth quarter neither team played exception-

ally well. It was the lowest scoring quarter of the game, but Cramer did just enough to get back into the game and tie things up 53-53 at the end of regulation.

In overtime both squads settled down and went to work.

Cramer was able to put out more of an offensive effort and pulled ahead. The Storm outscored the Bulldog 17-12 in overtime and came out with the win.

The win came at just the right time for Cramer. The losing streak was over and the Storm was able to beat a conference rival In reviewing the stats sheets one thing stands out.

This was a total team effort.

Several players on the Cramer roster turned in solid performances. Kendall Karr and Corey York were Cramer’s top scorers. Both scored 15 points.

Keishawn Massey, Demarrick Floyd and Tavione Gustave also played well. Massey had 12 points, while Floyd had 11, and Gustave had 10.

When it came to rebounding there was no doubt who carried the load. Kendall Karr finished up with 17 rebounds against Burns.

Cramer is now 3-15 overall and 2-8 in Big South 3A play league play.

This week the Storm will play North Gaston and Ashbrook.

Over in Belmont the Red Raiders are in the middle of a dogfight to determine who will win the South Western 2A. Last week the Red Raiders started things off for the sour note losing to East Gaston 7366. That loss hurt.

However, the loss to EG may have given the Red Raiders some much needed motivation, because when the Red Raiders faced the East Rutherford Cavaliers they were ready to go.

The Cavaliers came to Belmont the top team in the conference. East Rutherford was 16-1 overall and 5- 0 in league play.

The Cavs are definitely the king of the hill. However, on this night it looked like South Point had other ideas on who should on top of that peak.

As soon as the tip-off came down the Red Raiders unloaded on East Rutherford.

The Red Raiders came out strong and worked hard to build a 39-27 lead at the half.

When the teams took the

court in the third quarter the script flipped. The Cavs regrouped and went to work trying to chip away at the Red Raiders lead.

East Rutherford played well in the second half. However, the Red Raiders held the line and was able to squeeze out a 72-69 win.

Blake Turner had 16 points for the Red Raiders along with four assists. Cam Dyer scored 13 points and Ayden Baker added 11.

The Red Raiders are now 11-8 overall and 3-3 in league play To get a sniff at a conference title South Point it’s going to have to finish strong. At 3-3 South Point is either in second place or third place depending on how you look at it. The Shelby Golden Lions and East Rutherford Cavaliers sit on top of the conference standings at 5-1.

South Point still has a shot, but it won’t be easy. With four games left in regular season, right now anything is possible.

This week South Point will be on the road against R-S Central and Chase.

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The Belmont Middle School girls basketball team also played W.C. Friday. Belmont girls won over W.C. Friday 32-20 to move to 2-1 on the season.

Belmont’s #20 Jayden Collins leaps to block the shot of Friday’s #12 Isaac Whitworth in the second half of the game.

Belmont Middle men and women win against W.C. Friday in basketball play

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

Belmont’s Jake McMahan eyes the basket as he prepares to launch a 3 point shot in the first half of the Wildcats game against W.C. Friday.

The Belmont Middle School cheerleaders perform during the W.C. Friday game.

The Belmont Middle boys basketball team met W.C. Friday last week. Belmont won 50-32 and moved to 3-0 on the season.

Wildcat Jaquis Rumph finishes a fast break with a lay-up as Friday’s Tayshaun Grantt attempts to defend.

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Liam Maxwell (#24) tallied 22 kills Wednesday night, helping Belmont Abbey come away with a tight 3-2 (25-23, 25-27, 25-27, 25-22, 15-13) victory at Lees-McRae in Conference Carolinas men’s volleyball action Wednesday night. With the victory, the Crusaders improve to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in league play. Maxwell hit .224 overall with 11 errors on 49 attempts. Andrew Kohut added nine kills and six digs, while Jake Somers and Brian Long added seven kills each.

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Mount Holly Fire Department awards banquet honors firemen The Mt. Holly Fire Dept. recently held its annual awards banquet. The evening was provided by the Mount Holly Fire Department Auxiliary. The guest speaker was Captain Jeff Hicks from GEMS who spoke on his journey in fighting cancer and the dangers firefighters face in doing their jobs.

These firefighters along with all the other firefighters had a successful year in 2018. MHFD is proud to recognize them for a job well done. Award winners and other recognitions: FF Marv Placino - 5 years of service; FF Josh Johnson Sr. - 10 years of service; Chief Ryan Baker - 15 years of service; Chaplain Matt Hill - 20 years of service; Capt. Scott Furr - Most Career Training Hours; Chief Summerlin - Most Vol. Training Hours; Daniel Treece - Most Active Volunteer; Daniel Treece (pictured with his award top left) - Volunteer FF of the Year; Capt. Justin Westbrook (pictured with his award top right)- Career FF of the Year.

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WE WELCOME YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS On a night he was honored for reaching 1,000 career points in a pregame ceremony, junior DeQuan Abrom (#10) tallied 42 points, including a three-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime and the go-ahead runner with 2.9 seconds remaining, lifting Belmont Abbey to a 95-92 comefrom-behind overtime victory over Mount Olive. The Crusaders rallied from 16 points down over the final 9:51 to maintain second place in the Conference Carolinas men’s basketball standings. Abrom connected on 15 of 26 overall from the field, including a school-record nine of 13 from three-point range, plus hit all three of his free throws to tie two others for fourth on the all-time single-game scoring list. His total was the most since Tyshawn Good tallied 43 against King on Feb. 9, 2013. Abrom also led the team in assists (seven) and steals (four).

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Maria Kuhlman led a quartet of Crusaders who scored in double figures in this evening’s 71-61 victory over Mount Olive. A Mount Olive run early in the third gave the Trojans a brief lead, but a Keyanna Spivey (#24) layup gave The Abbey a lead at the 4:28 mark that it would keep for the rest of the game. With the win, Belmont Abbey improves to 14-6 on the year, with an 11-2 record in Conference Carolinas play. The Abbey has also clinched a spot in the Conference Carolinas tournament. The Trojans dipped to 13-6 overall, and 9-4 in conference play.

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Victory over South Point sparks East Gaston win streak

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The East Gaston Warriors

basketball team broke a fivegame losing streak last week when they beat the South Point Red Raiders 73-66.

After the win over the Red Raiders the Warriors went on to beat Ashbrook 58-53 and Chase 51-49.

Now the Warriors are on a three game win streak.

The streak all started with the South Point game.

Things were tight in the first quarter with the game tied up 19-19 at the end.

In the second quarter the Warriors open things up and took a 38-30 lead into the locker room at the half.

After the halftime break East Gaston kept rolling. The Warriors edged out the Red Raiders 18-17 in the third to maintain the lead.

In the fourth the Red Raiders made up some ground out scoring East Gaston 19-17.

However, the Red Raiders needed a lot more than that if they hoped to win. The Warriors stood firm and won the game.

What made the game extra special was the fact that it was done on South Point’s home court. Any road win is big. A win over a dreaded rival on the road is even better.

Leading the way for the Warriors in scoring was

The East Gaston and South Point varsity basketball teams met last week. East Gaston emerged from the contest with a 73-66 victory.

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography Brandon Sherrill with 23 points and Chris Harte with 22.

Two days later the Warriors hosted Ashbrook in a makeup game canceled earlier in the year due to weather.

This game was just as tight as the South Point game.

The Greenwave pushed, but Warriors kept it together and came out with a 58-53 win.

Brandon Sherrill finished up with 21 points and Cameron Stackston ended the night with 15.

Senior Aaron Legrand had a busy night as well. Legrand finished the game with eight See STREAK, Page 19

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STREAK From Page 18 points, twelve rebounds, three assists and a steal.

In last Friday’s game the Warriors were home again.

This time taking on the Chase Trojans.

Once again East Gaston came out a winner in another tight contest. This time edging out the Trojans 51-49.

Cameron Stackston finished the night as the Warriors top scorer with 15 points.

Brandon Sherrill and Aaron Legrand also played well. Sherrill had 11 points and Legrand had nine.

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Right now the Warriors are pulling it together at the right time. During much of the losing streak EG was Sherrill and Legrand also down a few starters. Now led the team in rebounding. Legrand pulled down 12 boards while Sherrill snatched 11.

The win over Chase and South Point had serious ramifications in the Southwestern 2A Conference.

“The Chase game was very huge,” head coach Eugene Farrar said. “One more win and a loss by someone like South Point, East Rutherford or Shelby and that puts us in third in the conference. Everybody is within a game of each other.”

those players are on the court again and the team is coming together.

“The starters are coming back after being out since

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

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North Gaston,” coach Farrar added. “That helps. We look a whole lot better right now.”

As of this week the War-

riors are 8-11 overall and 2-4 in league play.

This week East Gaston will play Shelby on the road and R-S Central at home.

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YMCA events coming up The YMCA has two great events coming up.

Daddy Daughter Dance - Feb 16 Warlick Family YMCA - once a year dance open to all. Lots of fun for fathers/father figures/grandpas and their girls. Web Link - https://www. gastonymca.org/2019/01/daddy-daughter-dance/. Consignment Sale - March 9 Stowe Family YMCA - twice a year sale. We are looking for sellers and buyers. Web Link - https:// www.gastonymca.org/2019/01/repurpose/.

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The Dream Center of Gaston County recently received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County, Inc..

These funds will support the Dream Center Academy program which serves selected students from sixth grade to high-school graduation. The Academy provides summer and after-school programming for our students to prepare them for college and career. Currently, the Academy is serving 67 middle-school students. These students become graduates who become productive citizens of the community.

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Gaston Christian School students and staff marked their 100th Day of School in the Elementary building last week and held a big celebration. Canes and curlers abounded from the Kindergarten teachers to 5th-grade students.

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Congratulations to Belmont Middle School’s Jerry Bradley. He recently made All District Symphonic Band for the South Central District on the Tuba.

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dents. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Local students on the list include: Kendall Draughn of Gastonia,, Dean’s List Mary Joanne Martin of Gastonia, President’s List; Logan Buck of Stanley, Dean’s List.

Cramerton spring sports signups Spring Sports Registrations at Cramerton Parks and Recreation will run from February 1st to March 1st or until teams are full. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

The cost for the season is $60 for residents of Cramerton and $80 for non-residents.

This covers the practice, games and uniform that will be kept by the players at the end of the season.

Spring Sports offered are: Baseball – Ages 7-15; Soccer – Ages 3-15; Softball – Ages 7-15; Tee-Ball – Ages 4-6; Volleyball – Ages 7-15.

Interested in coaching?

Contact Rachel Andrea, Athletic Supervisor at 704-8244231 for more information.

To register please visit the Cramerton Recreation Center at 8 Julian Street, Cramerton.

You can download the registration and view our business hours at http://cramerton. org/departments/parks-recreation/athleticsannouncements/.

Cramerton Parks and Recreation is also offering Free Flow Yoga classes and other events and programs. For more information please find us on Facebook by searching for “Cramerton Parks and Recreation”.

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

WINTER MARKET FEBRUARY 9! 8am until Noon inside - Newgrass Brewing Company 213 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC. Winter produce, locally raised meats, goat cheese, baked goods, eggs, goat milk soap, and more!

MODEL AIRPLANES CLUB. Looking for hobbyists and enthusiasts to form a club. (704) 313-7310 UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques and Collectibles, 20+ vendors.

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am4pm; and Sunday 11am-4pm.

985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. (828) 382-0075

SPACE FOR YOU... Attention small businesses and entrepreneurs! Do you need temporary office space to work or meet clients? We have turn-key, professional space. Biz Hub Coworking located at 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Visit BizHubShelby. com or call 704-466-3051.

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HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Seeking experienced residential / light commercial HVAC Service Technician. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating and Air; 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 4877877 lisa@shelbyhvac.com

ANNOUNCEMENT - DISCREET WEAPON THE bad guys don’t see coming. Get one free while supplies last.

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EMPLOYMENT FARM LABOR WORKERS NEEDED. Must have NC Drivers License. (704) 473-4299 LOOKING FOR A HARD WORKING TEAM MEMBER TO WORK IN A RETAIL BUSINESS. Must be 21 years of age. Retail Hours are Monday - Saturday 9am to 9pm.

Flexibility and availability are required during these hours.

Some hours may be scheduled outside of normal business hours. Must be able to operate cash register and total up sales at end of shift. To preform each duty asked of them satisfactorily. Physical demands require that team members be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. There are times that moving of lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Must pass background check and drug test. Send resume to Dept.

R, P.O. Box 1576, Shelby, NC 28151-1576.

CARTER CHEVROLET. SALES POSITION AVAILABLE, Experienced preferred, Great pay plan, Paid vacations, Insurance, 401K. Apply in person, call (704) 482-4341 or send resume to 200 W. Dixon Blvd.

Shelby, NC 28152.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MAN. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 HOME HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES? 10 years experience, excellent references, will help with getting to appointments, errands, light cleaning, and cooking etc...

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VALENTINE’S DAY. Great Valentine’s Day gifts at Dallied. Lots of jewelry and unique items. Free plush with $25 jewelry purchase. 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) 4817782 dalliedllc@gmail.com FORMER PIPEFITTERS AND INSULATORS ATTENTION: Former Pipefitters and Insulators If you worked as a pipefitter and insulator between the late 1970’s through 2017 we are looking for co-workers of Jackie Ray Gillespie. Also known as Jackie Ray Wray. Please call the Law Office of Wallace and Graham, PA at 1-800-8495291 and ask for Cindy Cauble Thank you for your assistance.

This is not an advertisement for legal services, but for an investigation pursuant to an ongoing matter. (704) 633-5244 HEALTH / PERSONALS / MISCELLANEOUS. Have you been diagnosed with partial or total hearing loss, or suffered from tinnitus caused during service in the US Military between 2003 and 2015, call Charles H Johnson 1-800-535-5727

CRESTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH in Forest City has an immediate opening for a part time Children’s Director.

Resumes may be submitted by email to: office.cvbc@gmail. com, fax to 828-245-1172, or mail to 630 S. Church St., Forest City, NC 28043. For more information, contact Holly Pruett at 828-245-1929.

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 WANTED - COUNTRY MUSICIANS AND SINGERS TO JAM. Maybe form band. Call Mike (704) 739-0111 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 GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY located in the Foothills of NC. Automotive, Tractor, Heavy Duty Trucks, up to date inventory. Buy just the Business or both Real Estate and Business. Motivated to sale! 828-245-9620.

BUSINESS SERVICES CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter 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 HANDYMAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING. Remodel, Restoration and Renovation. Apex. Call Michael, (828) 748-5740 WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, 828-223-7730.

PART TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Responsibilities include adult choir, practice, leading congregational hymns, coordinating musical selections with pastor. Sandy Run Baptist Church, 210 East Church St., Mooresboro, NC 28114.

Send resume to: dblanton1@ carolina.rr.com

HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, (828) 476-6058

AUTO GLASS TECHNICIAN POSITION. Apply in Person at Carolina Auto Glass, 408 S. Post Rd., Shelby, NC.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. Call today and schedule a free estimate! (704) 466-2333

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R&R GRADING / CLEARING. All Your Grading, Clearing and Hauling Needs. Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. Call or Text, (704) 308-2021 rrgradingandclearing@gmail.com 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 clean-up, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

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FREE HARDWOOD. Free for someone to cut. (704) 4359779

7PC CEDAR ANTIQUE BEDROOM SUITE, excellent condition, $950. Size 12 dresses.

Men’s Red Wing boots, size 9, black pair $75, brown pair $40.

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ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS. Scooterman John, used electric wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters, repairs. Call 704951-4224. Award winning technicians. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com ITEMS FOR SALE. SOFA, Sanyo TV 26”, TV cabinet, Leather recliner, 5 piece bedroom set. 828-248-3784.

PAPERBACK BOOKS. Over 200 western books Louis L’Amour and many more. All $.50 each. (704) 418-5173

LOAD BEARING AND ENGINEERED LUMBER. Barn and sheds, fifty plus, 4x4 and 4x6, 20 ft and longer. LBL, TGI, ridge board, and much more. Best offer. Reggie (980) 254-5876 SLEEPER SOFA, CHAIR $350.

Broyhill recliner $125, Coffee and end tables $125, Table 6 chairs $225. Entertainment center $65.

(704) 472-8120 PASTURED PORK. (PHIFER FARM) Call for pricing and pickup. (704) 739-4481

FARM TRACTOR TO20 MASSEY FERGUSON. 4 Cylinder, Gas, Overhead Valve.

3 Point Lift. Only $1650. Call (704) 466-4675 WOOD SPLITTER 22 TON. 6.5 HP, stand up or lay down. (Like new). John Deere mower, 110 17.5 hp, 42in cut, 17 6x8 trailer, drop down gate. (704) 300-8684 FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood, long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364 EARLY 1900’S BARBER CHAIR. Made by Koken, $1500.

828-429-0044.

WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area).

Call or text pic and price.

Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962 OAK FIREWOOD. $20 per pickup load, you cut and haul.

(704) 750-4133 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR /FREEZER, $125. Hewlett Packard printer/assistance HP Envy 5640-5660, $125. Electric Craftsman weed eater, $20.

UFC fighting punch bag, $60.

(704) 207-5121 OLD POCKET WATCHES. 7-23 jewels $75-$300. Case knifes new in the box. Women bike like new $35. (828) 287-7518 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855

RASCAL MOBILITY ELECTRIC CHAIR. Good mobility chair, limit 195 lbs for patient.

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WTB: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS: working or not from 1940-1980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 cube4square@hotmail.com TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS. Rose Hill Cemetery, Fallston, NC near Chimes. Will sell as two or four plots. $800 each or four for $2400. (704) 482-0812

BRAND NEW COUNTER ICE MAKER. Still in box, Red in color with cover, $125. 704-4822235.

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ROLLING KITCHEN ISLAND. With butcher block on top $30.

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A WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/ BUILDING for over 18 years, Joe’s Place in Shelby, NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health reasons. Some owner financing available.

Only $325,000. Start your own business! (704) 4731176

SKILLED CARPENTERS NEEDED. Log Cabin Builder needs skilled carpenters. Lake Lure area. Must have dependable transportation. Call Dale Fender, 828-289-9399.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. Now Hiring Full-time Pharmacy Technician. Apply in Person at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 108 East Grover Street, Shelby, NC 28150.

(704) 487-8068

BUSINESS SERVICES

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ITALIAN HONEY BEES 3# PACKAGES. Italian Honey bees with mated queen, order now for March 31st pick up in Rutherfordton. $105. Bee hives also for sale. Call Fred, 828980-0725. f.nich@hotmail.com PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS. Top Quality, NEW, USED, Bank Repo’s. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Free delivery. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., in stock.

Delivery and installation available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, COVERS, CARS, TRUCKS, RV, Camper, Boat Equipment, Hay, Livestock.

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TRAILER, NEW 5X8 $630.

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LOST & FOUND

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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LOST DOG. Small Male Chihuahua, Tan And White With Spots On Chest. Wearing A Blue Collar. Last Seen On Hywood Rd., Off HWY. 10 Casar, Cleveland County. Name’s Diesel. Very Sweet And Beloved Pet. Owner Wants Him Back Badly. Let’s Bring Diesel Home.

No Questions Asked. (980) 2411755 rebeccatessneer@gmail. com

AKC REGISTERED BASSET HOUND PUPPIES. $700. Call Tiffany (828) 447-0176

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935

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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

WACO AREA, MOBILE HOME SPOT IN COUNTRY. Not in park, upper Cleveland water, garbage service. $185 month, $185 deposit. (704) 600-6229

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

HOME FOR RENT, SHELBY. Reduced to $1300 per month, 2200 sq ft, 2 story brick, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood and tile floors, gas fireplace. Will consider rent to own or sell.

Show by appt only after January 31. 512 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (252) 3140777 trudieu@yahoo.com

2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover or Shelby. $500-$575. 828-234-8147, (828) 428-2897

FREE HEAT & WATER. Large 1 bedroom apartment. Living room, kitchen, dining, bath.

Good location (Shelby). W/D hookups, stove, refrigerator.

No pets, HAP or smoking. Heat and water included in $450.

(704) 487-5480

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

BRIGHT YELLOW PONTOON PADDLE BOAT. Two seater, missing from Moss Lake at Holly Lane, Shelby on the lake side.

ID is Sea Rider, REWARD for information and return. Call Gene (704) 482-1275

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or (828) 247-1070 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you.

We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 LOOKING WANTED STARTER be priced 472-0006

TO BUY UNRENTAL OR HOMES. Must to sell! (704)

$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

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

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 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 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756

FARM & GARDEN BABY CHICKS FOR SALE. $3 each. (864) 219-7439 quailpeelerfarms@gmail.com BUSH HOG. Needs work, $175. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net BABY CHICKS. 2 weeks old, $3.00 each, 6 Rhode Island red, 3 Black Barred Rock, 1 Solid White. Call (980) 9254000 FARM TRACTOR TO20 MASSEY FERGUSON 4 Cylinder, Gas, Overhead Valve.

3 Point Lift. ONLY $1650. Call (704) 466-4675 HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, price reduced $35 each.

Fescue and Orchard grass.

Rutherford County. 828-4293100.

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

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AUSSIEDOODLES Toy Males Available. Born 10/2/18. All shots and worming to date.

Adult weight under 10 lbs. Almost completely house broken. Sweet intelligent pups! $800 (704) 3081056 jlittlehorse@aol.com PUPPIES 2 FEMALES, 2 MALES. Dad is Pomeranian, Mother is Shih-Tzu/Pekingese, 6wks old, shots UTD, $400.

(704) 300-1988 AKC PUG PUPPY. Shots and Wormed. 1 Male $600. Ready now. (828) 437-3664 FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES. Strong champion lines, different colors, AKC ready 2.10.19 reserve yours now. (704) 538-7784 puppyfeet24@gmail.com DOG KENNELS start at $189.99 in stock. Lots of sizes available, delivery and install available. Dog roofs, dog houses. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CARS & TRUCKS 1994 CHEVROLET 4X4 PICK UP. Extended cab with 8’ box and ball plate, new paint, new seals where needed, transmission and engine serviced, good AC/heater, low mileage, Diesel engine, $4250. 828-429-5427.

1997 NISSAN MAXIMA Great Deal! Heated seats, leather upholstery, sunroof, 86,000 actual miles, new battery/tires. (704) 600-6229 2008 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 141k miles, $3800. 828-2450047.

2015 TOYOTA CAMRY SE. Loaded, 39k miles, asking $15,700 OBO. 828-429-8110.

1985 FORD PICKUP F350 Dually. EX HD Suspension.

Gooseneck and HD Bumper Hitches. 5.8ltr V8. 351 HP. Good Tires. Excellent Heavy Duty Work Truck (828) 2875997 judithburns597@yahoo. com 2002 DODGE CARAVAN Grand Caravan, 157,000 miles, one owner, V6, $1750.

(704) 418-4100 2010 FORD RANGER 4x4 all power with remote start.

Great Condition, extended cab, $12,800. (704) 473-6009 2011 FORD RANGER XLT. Regular cab, cruise, tilt, power windows, CD/radio, 118k miles, $5995. 828-287-3820.

2006 FORD MUSTANG GT convertible, 4.6 V8, 138k, Red, automatic, good condition. Price reduced, $4500 firm. (704) 476-6851 2004 PONTIAC VIBE 4 door Hatchback. 4 cylinder, Toyota engine, automatic, all power options, sunroof, luggage rack, 30mpg, 143k miles, clean, good condition, $3800 OBO. 828657-6058.

2005 LIKE NEW HORNET RETREAT BY KEYSTONE. 38’ long, 2 slide outs, 2 queen beds, separate bedrooms, full size refrigerator, 3 TVs, $11,900. 828-429-3100.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2008 HONDA FOURTRAX RANCHER ATV $1700. One owner.

Green. 2x4. ~3,800 miles. Electric start. Manual transmission. As is. NADA avg retail: $2,300. (704) 473-7092 cdamwm@yahoo.com TAX TIME SPECIAL. Like new 2014 Yamaha Raptor 350 four wheeler, asking $3500. Paid $4800. Very little use, price is negotiable. Call Jerry, (828) 289-0989

VACATIONS FRIDAY’S GROUP (BRANSON, MO) Join us for fun and fellowship. Branson MO. May 13, 2019 for six days. Call for details. (704) 263-2264 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, All amenities. Open June 22 - August 24. (704) 718-4731 RUSSELL TRAVELERS NOVA SCOTIA PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. June 2019, $75 deposit upon signing. Call for detail. (704) 865-7773 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 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 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 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659 (803) 635-9831

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM 1BATH (LAWNDALE, NC) Central H/A, no appliances included.

No PETS allowed. $550 month/$350 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Assoc.; Associate Real Estate.

213 Cline St., Lawndale, NC 28090 (704) 418-1251

LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL or STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006 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 GASTON COUNTY BELMONT AREA. 14x73 Mobile home in mobile home park.

3 bedroom 2 bath, $15,500. Call (704) 678-7529 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

SHELBY AREA RENTALS. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $650 month, $650 deposit. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment $350 month, $350 deposit. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, $400 month, $400 deposit.

(ELLENBORO AREA) 3 bedroom, 1 bath, plus bonus room, $750 month, $750 deposit. 704-2845126, 704-215-0822.

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

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

4.3 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE, $29,900. Also, 27.3 Acres: 800’ of frontage on Second Broad River, 900’ highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. (864) 909-1035

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

EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. 1642 Maple Springs Church Rd, Shelby, NC. Rent $900, Deposit $900, Application Fee $25. (704) 4724666, (704) 472-3100.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. 3053 Keeter St, Shelby NC. Rent $450, Deposit $300, Application Fee $25. (704) 472-4666, (704) 472-3100.

4 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 1306 S. Morgan St, Shelby NC. Rent $575, Deposit $300. Application Fee $25. (704) 472-4666, (704) 472-3100.

(WACO) RENT TO OWN. COUNTRY SETTING. 3BR, newly remodeled, well, central air, $650 month $650 deposit, Own 10 years. (704) 600-6229 NEWLY REMODELED 3BR, 2BA HOME with 2 Car Garage in Moss Lake Area Neighborhood. No indoor pets and Non-smoker preferred. $1050 Month. Deposit and References Required! Call 704-692-8190 or (704) 482-0441 SHELBY AREA. 1 and 2 bedroom houses. Call for more details. (704) 477-6418

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

RESTAURANT FOR RENT. Call for Price 8,000 sq ft Restaurant for rent, Large Dining Room with Hardwood floor and carpet, one private dining room closed doors, very spacious kitchen, waiting area with counter, very Large parking lot, formerly used as a Catering and Event Hall, area just passed beer and wine.

335 East College Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 477-6173 donnawashburn704@gmail.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3 BEDROOM BRICK HOUSE. Carport, storage room, large fenced backyard. No pets. $750 plus deposit. (828) 458-7403 2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

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

VERY NICE 3BR, 2BA DOUBLE WIDE. Quite County Setting in Southwest Cleveland County. Total Electric. County Water. NO Smoking. NO Pets.

NO EXCEPTIONS! Verifiable References. Rental Annual Lease REQUIRED. RENT $700 Per Month and $700 Deposit.

(704) 692-0436

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

Starting at $150 a week. (828) 382-0475

AREA RENTAL. 120 Carolina Place, 4 bedroom, 2 bath modular. $1000 month, $1000 deposit. (704) 484-2015

1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info.

(828) 382-0475

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 and 3 Bedroom, $900 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299

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

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

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2013, 29FT EVERLITE BY EVERGREEN. Perfect condition, too many extras to list. Also, 2006 Ford F-250 matching colors, will sell both for $25,000.

Call Ed, 828-245-0068.

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups.

Rent based on income. EHO. 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114

LAND FOR SALE BY OWNER. 10.422 acres on Jackson White Road. Near Casar with mountain view. Call (704) 472-0979

2013 FORD TAURUS SEL, Auto., only 103,000 miles, Leather Int., Navigation System, Bluetooth Sync, V-6, Original Owner, Super Nice Car! (White) $9400 (803) 460-5129

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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

19.5+ ACRES OF LAND. Located off Derby Dr in the Double Springs Community. Front acreage great farm land, back acreage possible logging opportunity, $5000/acre. Contact 704-472-2808 or 704-472-7764

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