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Mt. Holly recognizes PD chief upon his “retirement”

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info The City of Mt. Holly recognized police chief Don Roper last week at the council meeting and presented him with a plaque and watch upon his retirement.

But the fact of the matter is, Roper is not really retiringat least not totally- he’s just stepping back a bit from his full, very full, time routine.

Roper explained the situ-

ation.

“As far as my retirement, basically this arrangement allows me to secure for my family the benefits I have earned over the years, while continuing to serve our community as the police chief,” Roper said.

“Under this arrangement, I will keep my same duties, while continuing to hold full authority as a police officer, and as the Chief of Police.

The city manager and I began looking at options more than

a year ago in an effort to see if we could find the best way for me to continue serving even after I was eligible to retire under the state retirement regulations. We contacted representatives from the NC Training and Standards Division, the NC state retirement system, and even spoke with other communities that had developed a similar arrangement that allowed their chief to continue serving See CHIEF, Pages 8 & 9

Mt. Holly Police Chief Don Roper was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at last week’s city council meeting. He’s seen with his wife Julie and Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell who did the honors.

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Groundbreaking planned for new Belmont Middle School

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Emily Andress (right) and Olive Stack from Ireland with one of the lanterns created for the Mt. Holly Lantern Parade.

Second annual Mt. Holly Lantern Parade in the works

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info Last year’s internationally inspired Lantern Parade in Mt. Holly was such a huge success that work is under-

shop on how to craft the large and fanciful lantern creations that are featured in the event.

The first annual Lantern Parade that marched through downtown Mount Holly on See PARADE, Page 10

way to hold a second annual event this coming October.

To kick things off, last Saturday saw folks get together at the Arts on the Greenway headquarters (former Massey Building) for a work-

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The public is invited to attend.

The ceremony will take place at the South Point Rd. site next to South Point High.

Attendees should park in the high school parking lot. A shuttle bus will carry folks to the actual construction site starting at 3:30pm. In case of rain, the event will be held in the South Point High gym.

The campus will replace the current Belmont Middle School on Central Avenue that is nearly 80 years old.

Beam Construction submitted a bid of $33.54 million to build the school -- it was the lowest bid submitted.

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students. The core areas of the school such as the cafeteria and gymnasium will be built to accommodate 1,200 students to plan for future growth.

Construction will take about 24 months with the school opening for the 20212022 academic year. A groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place in March 2019.

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?”

- Abraham Lincoln

My Opinion: Motorcycles are everywhere what’s on your noggin?

Spring is here, well, almost here, and soon folks will be on the roads riding their motorsickles including yours truly. For all riders in NC, the law says you must wear a DOT approved helmet-even if it looks like a WWII Nazi style one or a cereal bowl.

I have been riding motorcycles since I was 15 years old and spent two years racing dirt track on a semi-pro level. Once, several years ago, a person asked me if my having a bike at “my age” was because of a mid-life crisis. I replied that since high school I had always had a red MG sports car, ridden bikes, or flown airplanes it must be an ongoing thing with me. Haha.

Bikes, sports cars, and planes are very similar in sensation when operating them.

They can be exhilarating, but they can also kill you if you lose respect for them. I know this first hand. There are old pilots and bold pilots but few old, bold pilots. Add bikers to that list as well.

When I was17-years-old and living in the Queen City my pal Brutus Casey and I decided to ride our bikes after school to Concord where there was a Triumph dealer. I had a Yamaha 250 and Brutus a 305 Honda and we would go to the shop and drool at the big Britbikes and wonder if we would ever have the nerve to ride one, or the dough to buy one.

A new Bonnie back then went for $1,200 by the way.

So. It was in wintertime when we did this ride and we had on heavy coats and boots. We made it to the shop but night was falling fast.

We had gone to Concord on US 29 because I-85 from there to Charlotte was not done yet being just graded off red dirt. We hatched a plan. I would take graded off I-85 and Brutus would take paved US 29 and we would race to see who could get home first.

We took off and I was whizzing along on the red dirt and then it happened. All I remember was waking up in the middle of the night on the dirt with cows around me. My left foot was turned 90 degrees. My helmet had a huge gouge on its side. There was a drainage ditch

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nearby that I had hit in the dark doing about 60mph.

Once I regained my senses, I made it Alan Hodge to a farmhouse and Banner-News Editor they called an ambulance. I had a concussion and foot broken in six places.

The helmet saved my life.

On the other hand.

I had another high school friend named Charles. He had a new 1970 Honda 350 his dad bought him. One day after school Charles decided to emulate Evel Knieval and ride his Honda down Sharon Amity Road standing up on the seat. Charles fell off and hit his head on the pave but seemed ok. He went home and at the dinner table fell over unconscious and later died. He did not have a scratch on him. The diagnosis was swelling of the brain. Charles had been wearing a helmet. I tell these two stories to illustrate that in some cases a helmet can save you but not in every case so riding safely is first and foremost.

Nowadays, when Sharon and I ride the Honda Shadow cruiser thing we wear helmets, jackets, boots, jeans, and gloves.

Having felt the pain of a bike crash, I shudder at the sight of people riding clad in flipflops, shorts, and tank tops.

For those who wear helmets and other protective gear I applaud your desire to save yourself and your hide. For those who would shun helmets and shoes and britches if they could, just go down Hwy. 321 to the South Carolina line to see plenty of these folks. I hope you never have a situation come up where you wish you were better equipped.

Law or no law, if you care about yourself and the loved ones you might leave behind wear a helmet because it has been known to make a difference in some cases and the next case might be yours.

PS you can have fun and be safe at the same time.

The conversation that changed my life Part 2 In my last article, I told you about a conversation I had 25 years ago with Chris, the counseling pastor at a church I attended. When I had to fire someone, I stopped breathing. My diaphragm stopped working and I had no breath in my lungs. If the person asked me a question, I couldn’t respond because I couldn’t breathe. After some dialogue, he said I was an adult child of an alcoholic.

There was no alcoholism in my family. Growing up, my father was a rageaholic.

When my dad “acted out” by yelling at waitresses, all the shame in his life went away.

For the rest of us in the family, we felt like a hand grenade went off in our vicinity.

I acted like any kid growing up in an addicted family; I bowed my head, closed my eyes and pleaded with God to make it stop. It never did. I would go behind each person and clean up the wreckage of humanity who had just endured his verbal assault.

Chris enrolled me in a 12-week workshop based on the workbook written by Tim Sledge, “Making Peace with Your Past; Help for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families.”

Rev. Tim Sledge says, “Identifying with characteristics of an adult child with no clear reason why. As far as you know, no one in your family had any obvious addiction. Your family seemed to be pretty normal, and you do not remember any major

traumatic childhood events.

However, when you hear somebody talk about the characteristics of an adult child, you identify with them, and you are not sure why.

The characteristics of adult children are: 1.Adult children guess at what normal behavior is.

2.Adult children have difficulty following a project through from beginning to end.

3.Adult children lie when it would be just as easy to tell the truth.

4.Adult children judge themselves without mercy.

5.Adult children have difficulty having fun.

6.Adult children take themselves very seriously.

7.Adult children have difficulty with intimate relationships.

8.Adult children overreact to changes over which they have no control.

9.Adult children constantly seek approval and affirmation.

10.Adult children usually feel that they are different from other people.

11.Adult children are super-responsible or superirresponsible.

12.Adult children are extremely loyal, even in the face of evidence that the loyalty is undeserved.

13.Adult children are impulsive.

This list is a reflection of my life. As a kid growing up, I learned skills to survive

an unpredictable childhood. I Tony Marciano became good at it. Today I am overly responsible. I am hard on myself. Yes, I am hard on myself spiritually. I changed the verse which says, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” Unfortunately, as a man, I continued to think, act and reason as a child. By that I mean the survival skills I used from my childhood, I continue to use in my adulthood. It doesn’t work.

The Rescue Mission taught me a level of grace I never imagined. Being serious doesn’t make me pious, it just makes me hard to be around. I’m learning to say no and be loyal to myself. I have broken family secrets instead of lying. I set boundaries. I learned that forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt others for hurting me.

Unfortunately, reconciliation doesn’t always occur. Transformation is a process, not a destination. It’s been hard work and I have not arrived.

Yet, I am not where I used to be.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

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Opportunities make America great

By Glenn Mollette People around the world dream of coming to America and having a better life. Since our founding as a nation, millions have come here and found a better life than they left behind. We can be proud of this in our country. Welcoming those who desire to come here and work hard is good for them but especially good for us. We now have about thirty-seven million legal immigrants in the United States.

Dr. Erin Berber is an Endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised and educated in Turkey. He graduated from Istanbul Medical School but came to America for additional medical training. He has been with Cleveland Clinic since 2005. I wasn’t sure that I liked him very much when he recommended that my entire thyroid should be removed. The biopsy indicated a strong suspicion of cancer on one side and he didn’t like how the other side looked. He was right as I had four malignant nodules pathology would later confirm. Looking back, I like him a lot better knowing now I was in the hands of a very capable, trained surgeon who took care of me. I didn’t care that he was from Turkey. He knew what he was doing.

There are a lot of doctors in America from India, Turkey and other countries. Many of them have come to America, completed medical school or done their post medical school training. Many have stayed, become incredible citizens and made our country even better. We

have been a nation of opportunity for them but also they have helped make our nation greater.

America has been a land of opportunity for people from around the world. Therefore, we must keep ourselves free and this requires a strong military, secure border, good law enforcement and the freedom for all Glenn Mollette Americans to be able to protect ourselves. The government should provide good roads and bridges and ensure that all Americans have access to good affordable health care. After this we all need an environment where we can pursue a life of peaceful existence and our daily dreams with a reasonable tax rate.

My grandpa Hinkle operated a small rural Appalachian grocery for most of his life. He and grandma Hinkle worked in the store together until he was 83 and she was about 80. He worked up until two weeks before his death.

Life was six days a week of long hours but with grit and no one else to care for them they made a living and raised ten children in an impoverished East Kentucky culture.

My dad worked underground mines for over 30 years while he and mom farmed and raised five children. They worked hard but we had a good life.

America must continue to be a place where people with desire and determination have a chance to make something of themselves. This makes America great.

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Cramerton Parks and Recreation briefs The Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department is still in need of a few coaches for Spring Youth Sports.

Coaches are needed for 9-11 year old Soccer; 11-12 year old Baseball; 11-14 year old Softball. Please contact Rachel Andrea at 704-824-4231 if you are interested or have any questions.

Join the Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday evenings starting in April for free group walks and runs around town.

Cramerton Parks and Rec. will lead two separate groups - a walk group and run group

to explore different trails, greenways, and distance routes each week to help familiarize everyone with all the great, safe places we have in Cramerton. Check out everything from sidewalk loops to asphalt greenways to natural surface trails to single track footpath. All of which are completely accessible from the heart of downtown Cramerton.

The routes and meeting locations will change every couple of weeks so make sure you stay tuned to this event for updates.

We hope to see everyone

getting out around town as Spring Time begins to roll in!

Don’t have a kayak for the Spring Float the Fork?

Then join the Cramerton Community Committee on March 30th and help clean up the South Fork River and it’s river banks during their 3rd Annual South Fork River Sweep. They have a ton of great, free raffles for participants, one of which is a kayak.

Mark your calendars for the mad dash at the annual Town of Cramerton Easter Egg Scramble on April 13.

Last year’s Egg Scramble.

Have coffee with Belmont PD The Belmont Police Dept. will have a “Coffee with a Cop” event Friday, March 29 from 9am to 11am at Starbucks, 630 Park St. Belmont.

Join neighbors and police officers for coffee and con-

versation. Come discuss or express concerns and get to know your officers. Questions? Contact Officer Ivory Craig at icraig@cityofbelmont.org.

Accountability makes good government

By Lee H. Hamilton As various House committees gear up for a season of investigations and hearings on President Trump and his administration, a lot of people worry that progress on the nation’s challenges will grind to a halt. I would argue just the opposite: the wheels of government are turning in favor of accountability.

Our system rests squarely on the notion that government officials — whether elected or appointed — need to be accountable to the people they govern. They are responsible for their behavior, their decisions, and the policies they support.

Which is why the weakening of accountability in our system over the past few decades ought to worry all Americans. It has become very difficult, for instance, to question a president — a problem that preceded the current occupant of the White House. Presidential press conferences, which once were free-wheeling affairs at which presidents faced sustained questioning from reporters well-versed in their policies, are barely held these days.

Politicians and bureaucrats at all levels have become quite skilled at avoiding accountability. And though several national news outlets have stepped up their scrutiny of public officials in Washington, overall there is less investigative journalism than there once was.

Which raises another issue. A lot of players ought to be exercising oversight: members of Congress, the government’s inspectors general, the media — we even

have an agency, the Government Accountability Office, dedicated to the task. But for them to do their work, the system needs transparency.

Almost every day you see signs of officials hiding what they do from the public — often without merit.

The problem with this, of course, is that it’s anti-democratic. How are we supposed to make reasoned decisions about who and what we want to see in our government if we don’t know what’s going on and who’s responsible for it?

Perhaps the most famous hallmark of Harry Truman’s tenure as president was the motto he placed on his desk: “The buck stops here.”

There’s a reason why people still consider it a standard they wish other politicians would set for themselves.

Americans want officials who will take responsibility for their decisions.

They want political leaders to hold themselves accountable to the public. And they want to see public officials exercise the responsibility handed them by the Constitution to hold others accountable. That the House is moving to do so is not a detour from governing; it’s the essence of good government.

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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Belmont PD urges caution taking prom pics on tracks Prom season is coming up and the Belmont PD is urging everyone to refrain from taking photos on the railroad tracks.

Some important safety information for photographers and students to remember are: Railroad tracks, trestles,

yards and rights-of-way are private property, and using them as photo backdrops is trespassing.

Trains cannot stop quickly to avoid people or vehicles on the railroad tracks.

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overhang the track by at least three feet.

Never assume railroad tracks are abandoned or inactive.

Due to new technology, approaching trains are much quieter than you’d expect, so don’t assume you’ll hear one coming.”

Belmont PD Explorers Program Get a head start in your law enforcement career by joining the Belmont PD Police Explorers Program.

Explorers learn about police functions while participating in practical exercises, discussion groups and more.

If you or someone you know would be interested in joining, contact Belmont Police at (704)825-3792.

NCDOT to hold public meeting The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen U.S. 29/U.S. 74 (Wilkinson Boulevard) between Market Street (S.R. 2209) and Alberta Avenue (S.R. 2015) including a new bridge over a south fork of the Catawba River in Gaston County.

A public meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at McAdenville Wesleyan Church, 300 Wesleyan Drive.

The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather input on the proposed design. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT public meeting webpage: https://www.

ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings.

The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formal presentation will be made.

NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments.

The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.

The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be done via phone, email, or mail by April 18, 2019.

For additional information, please contact Thad Duncan, NCDOT Division Project Engineer for Division 12 at P.O. Box 47, Shelby,

Belmont parks focus meeting Interested in helping to plan and shape future parks and facilities for the City of Belmont? Are you or your family passionate about new trails, recreation centers, splash pads, dog parks? Then join us for this focus meeting concerning the update of the City of Belmont ten

year Master Plan. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 starting at 6: 30 pm. The event will be held at the Gaston College Kimbrell Center Class Room 115. For more information, please call the Belmont Recreation Department at 704825-8191.

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The past several weeks by far have been a wash, but amidst the gloomy days of puddles and mud, we have been teased with tantalizing sensations of spring. The warm weather made for great opportunities to roll down the windows in my car and blast my favorite tunes and a few of them made me reminiscent of my days in high school. Around this time of year, seniors in high school are scrambling to “dot the I’s and cross the T’s” so to speak and ensure that they can embark on their collegiate journeys. If the process is anything like I remember it to be, there is a lot of thinking, testing, time, money, and patience involved.

For many, it begins the road to dream careers and for many it begins a winding thicket of trials and tribulations. Alice Cooper said it best in the song “Eighteen” when he wrote, “I’m in the middle without any plans. I’m a boy and I’m a man. I’m eighteen and I don’t know what I want; eighteen, I just don’t know what I want”.

To paint a picture, visualize a very skinny and excitable version of that little picture next to this column. I had just graduated high school and felt that the world was my oyster after receiving a scholarship for $1,000 to a school notorious for their music program.

Taking on the rest of the loan would be effortless once I was a successful and famous musician in my narrow little mind. To make a long story short, after a year and some change of nineteen credit hours per semester and a few failing grades that were sure to sink me further into debt, I realized that I was not suited for college life. I returned to Mount Holly and got my first full time job unloading trucks at Wal-Mart. Returning home however didn’t stop me from trying another path towards higher education.

I juggled working full time and attending Gaston College for a while. Gaston offers a very solid broadcasting program where one

can learn to be a videographer or audio engineer, which fit perfectly in line with my passion for music. I got to learn Shelton Fisher a lot of cool things about what goes on behind the scenes during news broadcasts, how to make radio commercials, and even recorded a Christmas album during my time there. I was a semester away from completing the program when I had to switch jobs in order to make my car payments each month and was no longer able to attend the classes necessary. It became time to put my work experience before my educational experience and stake my claim in the workforce.

Please don’t get me wrong; college can be a fantastic experience for people. In my personal journey there are a few things that I wish I could change. For starters, I wish I had started at Gaston College and studied my core curriculum classes there because mathematics and English classes will typically transfer to just about anywhere you choose to go. I would take things slow and enjoy life in my late teens and early twenties. Sure, there will be people who have their minds made up and venture onto various campuses to follow their dreams, but your journey is YOUR journey.

You have your whole life ahead of you, so take your time to think about what you want to do. I remember being in kindergarten in Mrs. Lucky’s class drawing stick figures of Dad’s work truck saying I wanted to be a part of his team, but the company shut down before I ever got the chance. Music was my destiny until I decided it was better suited as a hobby, and at twenty-six I work under a different sort of blue collar. If you are a high schooler out there reading this and feel the pressure, please don’t feel alone. After all, there are adults in this world who still don’t know what they want to be when they grow up. Take all the time you need.

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Gaston County Police to host safety seminar

pens, is key to crime prevention.

The one day seminar will offer sessions on Home and Personal Safety, Door & Lock Security, Preparing an Emergency Plan for Home Invasions, NC Self Defense and Concealed Carry Laws, Active Shooter Response, Identity Theft & Scams, as well as Medicare Fraud.

When asked why the police believed the event was so important, Owens stated, “I’m often invited to speak to groups and organizations on various crime prevention topics. We believe a one day seminar, would be a

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Free lunch, along with refreshments throughout the course of the event will be provided to all residents who attend. Although the event is free of charge, seating is limited. Those planning to attend are asked to pre-register for the event.

To register or for more information, please contact Officer C.E. Owens with the Gaston County Police Department at 704-862-6286 or cowens@gcps.org.

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show from 10am-4pm. This is a fundraiser for the women’s ministries. There will be a kids zone, live music by the McPeters Family, food, Mary Kay, Paparazzi, Tupperware and more. Please come out and join in at 4018 Pine St. Gastonia, NC 28056. For more info please call Randi at 989-925-2441.

Washington Alloy coming to Lowell The Gaston County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that Washington Alloy Company has purchased the building located at 825 Groves Street in Lowell. The building formerly occupied by Bryant Electric Company is approximately 54,000 square feet in size.

Founded in 1983, Washington Alloy has expanded steadily over the past 30 years to meet the growing needs of customers. Washington Alloy has several warehouse distribution centers strategically located throughout the United States. Washington Alloy has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification – which ensures he highest standards of quality in products, procedures, processes and service. The company is one of the nation’s leading wholesale distributors of quality welding consumables, filler metals and accessories. From mild steel to highly specialized alloys, electrodes, rods, hard facing, and welding helmets – deliv-

ering quality welding products to some of the industry’s top distributors throughout the United States and overseas.

Mr. Tracy Philbeck, Chairman of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners said; “This is great news for the City of Lowell and Gaston County!” He further stated, “Washington Alloy is a great addition to Gaston County’s growing business community.” Chairman Philbeck added, “We appreciate your investment in our County.”

“I am excited that Washington Alloy has located in Lowell.” said Lowell Mayor Sandy Railey. Adding, “On behalf of my fellow City Council members, I want to officially welcome Washington Alloy to Lowell. We will continue to provide service beyond the first day of operation.” Mayor Railey added, “We greatly appreciate you

choosing Lowell for your newest facility.”

Mr. Robert Browne, Chairman of the Gaston County Economic Development Commission, stated, “I want to extend my sincere thanks and welcome to Washington Alloy for locating their newest operation in Lowell. I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, the Lowell City Council and the Gaston County EDC staff for their work on this project.”

The Gaston County Economic Development Commission would like to acknowledge these key partners in this successful location of the Washington Alloy Company— Mr. Bill Pritchard of Pritchard Properties representing the company and Mr. Brick Bryant of Trinity Partners representing the property owner.

Mt. Holly Historical Society news The Mt. Holly Historical Society’s March program is on the Growth of Mount Holly. Erin Ball will provide a brief history of the expansion of Mount Holly from incorporation, followed by a discussion of modern day growth with Kemp Michael, aided by his first hand experience as City Attorney.

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The Gaston County Police Department will be hosting its 1st Annual Home & Personal Safety Seminar on March 23rd at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center in Dallas. The center is located at 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas NC. Residents of Gaston County and surrounding areas, are invited to attend an education packed, one day seminar that will educate residents on staying safe at home and in public. The seminar is a free event for all residents of the county.

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, there were an estimated 1,579,527 burglaries in 2015. The study showed that 57.9 percent of burglaries involved forcible entry. Victims of burglary offenses suffered an estimated $3.6 billion in property losses in 2015.. Burglaries of residential properties accounted for 71.6 percent of all burglary offenses.

Gaston County Police Officer C.E. Owens stated that “Education is Power! We are thrilled and excited to offer this free seminar that will educate residents in crime prevention tactics.” Owens believes that taking steps to prevent crime before it hap-

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory emoriall United Methodist Church

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

North Main Street • Cramerton, NC

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

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

Ridgeview Baptist 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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

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

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Cornerstone Family Worship

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

704-867-2317

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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

First Presbyterian Church

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

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

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

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Upper Room United Pentecostal

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

STANLEY

Bethlehem Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Unity Baptist Church

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

LOWELL

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Gateway Cowboy Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

The Pointe

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

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

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Finish Line Christian Center

South Point Baptist Church

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Riverside Baptist Church

DALLAS

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Gaston Christian Church

St. Marks United Methodist Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Employees of

Life Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Core Church

Grace Baptist Church

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Springwood Freewill Baptist

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

St. Paul FHB Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Second Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Community Christian Fellowship

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Roper Street 704-827-6280

First Baptist Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Fresh Anointing Church of God

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Message of Love Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Cramerton Temple of God Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

East Belmont Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

Chapel Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Bethel Baptist Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

CRAMERTON

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

MT. HOLLY

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

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

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

McAdenville Baptist Church

New Covenant United Methodist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Will of God Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

Grace Wesleyan Church

Lakeview Baptist Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

BELMONT

McADENVILLE

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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

BESSEMER CITY

New Life Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

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

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

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

Bright Light Baptist Church

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Romania Echerd Cline Romania Echerd Cline, 97, of Salisbury, NC passed away on March 10, 2019.

Romania was born on March 6, 1922 in Alexander County, NC, the daughter of Euna Mays and Folk Shaw Echerd. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC. Many remember Romania for her many years of service in the NC Synod of the ELCA. She worked at Lutheridge; served on the Board of Agapé+Kure Beach Ministries; was a member of the Worship and Music

Committee of the NC Synod, serving as liturgical assistant at synod assemblies and ordinations; was an active member of Women of the LCA; and traveled extensively with both Lutheran Outdoor Ministries sponsored trips as well as The Grange of St. John’s Lutheran in Concord, NC. She was known by generations of counselors at Lutheridge as “Mama Cline”, for her motto “Do it right or Do it again”, and for teaching numerous future pastors how to properly make a bed. She continued many of her wellknown teaching philosophies when she moved to Trinity Oaks, where she enjoyed seeing many old friends from her more active days and entertaining scores of visitors.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Leroy Cline; her son, Gary Echerd Cline; her sisters, Lorene E. Meyer and Mable E. Dixon; and her brother, Lewis Ray Echerd.

She is survived by her son, Joseph S. Cline of Charlotte; her daughters, Sandra R. Cline of Belmont and Beth Cline Talbert of Roswell, Ga.; and her muchloved granddaughter, Garyn

M. Talbert of Roswell, GA.; her brother and sister-in-law, Frankie and Floyd Echerd of China Grove, NC; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Doris and Jack Wade and Linda and Ned Cline of Burlington, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom adored her. There were several who gave her special care and attention during her later years, Sharon and Mike Edwards, Greg Cline, and Anne and Ron Johnson as well as her great-niece, Candice Caldwell.

A celebration of her long and well-lived life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC with the Rev. Rhodes Woolly and the Rev. Laura Henrik officiating. All were invited for lunch in the fellowship hall after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Novus Way (Lutheridge), Arden, NC or Agape+Kure Beach Ministries, FuquayVarina, NC. Carolina Cremation is assisting the Cline family.

Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him Sometimes we should ask more questions There’s an old adage that goes “can’t see the forest for the trees.” It teaches us that sometimes we get caught up in details and can’t see the bigger picture. Personally, that’s me! I can focus on “a thing” and become unaware of what is going on around me. Sometimes, lost in thought while driving, I forget where I am going. Some of you may be like this too. Sometimes, however, the converse is true. The bigger picture can become so routine that we miss important details. That also happened to me and it took Hurricane Irma to wake me up.

Bev and I moved to NC partially because of the trees. South Texas didn’t have majestic landscapes like here. When we bought our home with two acres of dense trees, we were enraptured. Among our forest were a great many majestic Tulip Poplars; 80-120 foot poplars ringed our home and peppered the rear acreage. They looked so stately that it never occurred to me they could ever fall down. That thought became a certainty to me.

I should have learned more about them; asked more questions.

When the edge of Hurricane Irma touched our property September 11, 2017 it blew down a 100 foot poplar growing in a deep dry creek bed dividing our property. We heard it topple at 8:30 pm. “How on earth does a big tree like this just blow over?”

Trees have different types of root systems.

Some have wide spreading roots while others have deep tap roots; some have both. I never had asked myself about our poplar root systems. I should have since so many of them

could damage our home if they fall like this one.

It turns out that healthy poplars have tap roots as deep as the tree is tall, and branching roots as wide as its leafy canopy. So what happened to my tree?

Basically, it had enough Dennis Siracusa root structure to produce leaves but it had neither the integrity of a normal tap root or branching system to hold it up under pressure. Its support structure was rotten and vulnerable to this storm. This got me thinking about how important root structures are to humans and the storms we face?

Jeremiah 17:8 teaches us to be planted by water (God’s Word and the Holy Spirit) so we can weather heat, drought and bear fruit. Colossians 2:7 encourages being rooted in Jesus and strengthened by faith in Him and Job 14: 8 cautions about roots growing old and dying. Finally, Mark chapter 4 has much to say about us being planted in good soil. From an agricultural perspective my tulip poplar wasn’t underpinned well. How about each of us? If we aren’t underpinned by an infallible support system might we fail and topple over too? Are we doing all we should to keep our spiritual, emotional, and intellectual roots firmly planted? Isn’t this question vital to us; vital for our earthly successes and eternal destination? Shouldn’t we ask God how to grow good roots? He is the author and finisher of our lives and He gave us His Holy Spirit and bible (our instruction manual) to guide us.

Listen and obey

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By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

When my kids were little, one of their greatest fears was for the power to go off during the night. They would wake terrified of the dark. I remember one time in particular, where the power went off, and my boys were crying for me to come get them. I told them to follow my voice, and I would come for them. Eventually we ran in to each other in the hallway!

They listened for my voice, and they followed.

As disciples of Jesus, one of the most important things we can do is listen to God. We not only listen, but we also obey His voice.

1 Samul 3:1-20 records the story of a young boy named Samuel. Samuel grew up in the house of God where Eli the high priest lived. Samuel’s mother Hannah had prayed often for a son, and God gave her Samuel. In her gratitude to God, she gave her son to God and His service. One night while Samuel slept in the house of God, God stood by his bed and called his name. Samuel did not know it was God, and went to Eli. This happened three times before Eli began to perceive that God was calling Samuel. Eli told Samuel the next time God called to say to Him “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears” (1 Samuel 3:9, NKJV).

When God called, Samuel answered, and he did all that God told him to do.

Samuel became a great prophet in Israel.

Samuel was a faithful disciple of God, because Rev. Trent Tankin he listened and obeyed God. Just the same, we need to hear what God is saying to us. Too often, we miss what God is saying to us because of the clutter in our lives. We drown out God’s voice with all the things we do each day. We need to take time each day to hear God, through prayers, and the reading of His Word. God speaks to us in many ways, and we need to stop and hear Him. Hearing God is not enough however, we must also obey. Samuel heard God, and he also did what God asked. When God speaks to our hearts, He has something in mind for us, in order to fulfill His will for our lives.

Is God speaking to you? He may not speak audibly to you like He did Samuel, yet He speaks to us all of the time. He speaks to our hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit.

God may be speaking to you today. This week find some quiet time to listen to what God is saying to your heart. When God calls, ask Him to speak to you, and be prepared to obey His will for your life.

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MHPD Officer Matthew Scott, wife Brooke and children Bella, Kale, Gunner, and Lawson.

Chief Roper’s wife Julie and the cake congratulating him on his “retirement”.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Cherie Berry presenting SHARP award to MHPD chief Roper on behalf of his department.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough reads a “retirement” proclama- Chief Roper, council member Carolyn Breyare, and fire chief tion to police chief Roper.

Ryan Baker at Roper’s “retirement” party.

CHIEF From Page 1 after retirement. I am very happy that the city manager, along with the Mayor and members of the city council have expressed their confidence in me and have supported developing a plan to allow me to continue to serve as the chief. I hope that the training and experience that I bring to the office will prove to be an asset to our department and to the citizens of Mount Holly, and will justify this level of confidence given to me by city leadership.”

Roper continued.

“As I spoke about earlier, I will continue to hold full authority as the police chief. I would like to point out however that we are very fortunate to have a strong command staff at the MHPD. Deputy Chief Brian Reagan, Captain Shannon Harris, and Captain David Sisk form a very reliable and capable executive command staff, and we work quite well together to manage the operations of the department. One of the things I like most about this arrangement is being able to share my training experience with our command staff to help develop them further as the leaders of the future. I also believe that as we work together we can all have a positive impact on our supervisors and line staff to mentor and guide them to form the best team possible.

This is what makes me want

to continue working.

Finally, I would have to say that I actually did not want to step back, nor was I ready to retire. I am 52 years old, and still enjoy working. I have been fortunate in my career to have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of policing. I have also been blessed with receiving a great education, and with being able to participate in world class training. I have been mentored by excellent leaders, and have developed contacts and friendships with some of the finest law enforcement officials around. I feel like I have been blessed to have developed my career to this point, and I believe that I can, and should, still contribute (being a man of faith, I even feel as though I am called to continue to serve). I do realize that it is important to secure the benefits I have earned through the retirement system for my family, but I also feel that I am still young enough to serve. That is why I am so thankful I have been given this opportunity, and I pledge to continue to serve to the best of my ability.”

Roper gave special thanks to his spouse.

“I would also like to mention that I appreciate the support of my wife, Julie. She fully understands the demands of this job, but has remained my biggest supporter and is

totally behind me continuing to serve.”

The council meeting also held a special surprise for Roper- he was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his decades of dedicated law enforcement work.

The prestigious award is the second highest civilian honor that the state bestows upon citizens for exemplary service to their profession and the state itself. Since its creation in 1963, it has been presented to honor persons who have a proven record of service to the State of North Carolina or some other special achievement, and to others as a gesture of friendship and good will. Upon being named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the honoree receives a certificate by which the Governor confers upon the recipient the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary privileged to enjoy fully all rights granted to members of this exalted order among which is the special privilege to propose the North Carolina Toast in select company anywhere in the free world.

Now that he has received the award, Roper has joined the ranks of an outstanding roster of luminaries that includes folks like Billy Graham, Andy Griffith, Dean Smith, and Maya Angelou.

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NC Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry with members of the Mt. Holly Police Dept.

Mt. Holly police officers enjoying the “retirement” snacks in honor of Chief Roper.

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MHPD Officer Tyler Herndon with parents Mark, Debbie, and sister Lindsey.

MHPD Sgt. Austin Cox and wife Addie at his swearing in ceremony.

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Safety and Health Division.

The SHARP Program is designed for small and midsize employers that have established, implemented and maintained exceptional workplace safety standards.

Benefits include the reduction of operating costs, along with increased quality and productivity due to employee involvement. Other benefits include FREE professional safety and health mentoring, reduced OSH compliance

From Page 8 The framed Order of the Long Leaf Pine document itself was presented to Roper

by Senior Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell.

“Chief Roper is a man of high integrity,” Caldwell said. “He is also an ambassador for the City of Mt. Holly.”

In other Mt. Holly coun-

cil news, NC Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry presented the MHPD as a whole with the SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award. The N.C. Department of Labor’s SHARP Recognition Program is administered through its Consultative Services Bureau of the Occupational

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HHabitat ford County see the the Wome ty to le ication ored for Du wome to inc e the gro A sig m in act n Ro learn mo over i Executifor Humanity lud oferrs n, re Tim Maring his inv “W the ion wome n marki rkin ve ki g and to 100 roo and the e many up has oca complee are pro . rsh n Kim Fre Director Ruthe fs, includ comple other the Wome summed tion, the locate roofing wa eman is in ted by theud the 10 hugs rford d s 100 “Each n Roofers. up the wo Rev. Count ing 16 out tion of hom outside the Mayor Spindale Women th roof been feature HousingRutherford rk of vol y. shi 100th e where the d in PeoThe gro side of bei unteer hamngle, eac Spind Mickey Bla,” said Roofers “Heroes Executi Partnership up has roof wa ale Am ng Sp S ple we h me nd. , ind exp ong ll. magaz nai Nell Bovve Director comple s being made pro as we The Tow ale ressed red is Us” seg It ine your l a The Wome clama ll as the To n thankin ender afte ment ’s more is work .”

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

PARADE From Page 1 October 20, 2018 boasted approximately two hundred lanterns carried by school children, teachers and local artists.

Emily Andress, owner of Awaken Gallery in Mt. Holly, has partnered again with Arts on the Greenway to host the workshop. Olive Stack, fine artist from Listowel, Ireland flew in last week to facilitate and train the more than fifty community members attending this first lantern workshop of 2019 to learn how to build lanterns for this year’s parade.

This is Stack’s second visit to Mt. Holly. Last year she came here to help organize the first parade and offer advice on how to build the lanterns.

“I’m so excited to be back in Mount Holly among some of my most favorite people,” Stack said. “Last year’s lantern parade was one of the most amazing experiences.

I know this year will be out of this world. I’m forever grateful to Emily Andress for inviting me again to be a part of the magic and to Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation for bringing me back to teach another lantern workshop to a wonderful group of people bubbling over with ideas. I feel so at home in Mount Holly. There are so many similarities with my home town of Listowel, Ireland. It’s always a joy to work with Emily and the artists at Awaken Gallery. It will

be wonderful to have Emily back for another residency at my gallery in Listowel next year.”

This year, Andress is anticipating an explosion of participation from the local schools and artists that have reached out from all over.

The theme of the parade will be Myths, Fables and Fairy tales.

Two additional workshops will be held in August for teachers and artists. To learn more about these future workshops, sign up for Awaken Gallery’s newsletter at https://awakengallery. com/email-newsletter. Arts on the Greenway (AOTG) is thrilled to be a part of this community, and to host this workshop.

Andress deemed the Saturday workshop a hit and is looking forward as excitement builds over the coming months for the 2019 parade.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about the turnout for this first workshop of 2019,” she said. “We had over fifty people- some coming from as far away as Asheville- to join people from our Mt. Holly community. I can’t wait for the workshops for area teachers and artists in October.

Kathleen Doody will be coming in from Canada to teach this round. Once word gets around again that the workshops have started, I expect even more participation in August which is very exciting. With the theme of Myths,

The crowd that showed up for the Mt. Holly Lantern Parade workshop last Saturday.

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Lantern makers Kerry Griffin (left) and Betsy Birkner getting set Amy Hart (left) and Jean Cauthen check out a dragonfly lantern to bend lantern wire. under construction.

Fables, and Fairytales, everyone is able to stretch their imaginations in creating their lanterns. I’m tickled to death that groups like the Mount Holly Book Club decided to jump in with both feet! I don’t want to give away any of the lanterns that the artists from last year have already started working on but, I can tell you, they are going to be mind-blowing. Each year will be better than the last and, as we bring in more teachers, we

will learn different techniques to take this to bigger and better heights. I love doing this in Mount Holly. The community has embraced this like no other. They have made Olive feel like this is her second home and that is a wonderful thing. She still talks about the people who came to the parade last year carrying Irish flags and a sign that read “Céad Míle Fáilte” which means a hundred thousand welcomes in Irish!”

Irish artist Olive Stack showing lantern making participants how it’s done.

These photos (above & below) from last year’s Mt. Holly Lantern Parade show just a few of the many colorful creations that were marched down Main St.

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Gaston County agencies fighting opioid problem (OORT) receives referrals from a variety of organizations, including GEMS and other front-line community agencies. The goal of OORT is to identify at-risk individuals, gain their consent, and begin linking them to resources that can lead them toward recovery.

At the Friday February 15, 2019 quarterly meeting of the Gaston Controlled Substance Coalition, Olive Branch Ministry reported OORT has seen 53 patients since the program began in June. Of those, 44 have

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Lady Warriors shut out South Point 13-0

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The East Gaston Lady Warriors softball team started the 2019 season hot with a big 23-2 opening day win over Ashbrook.

After winning the opener things cooled off for East Gaston. In a series of tough

games, the Lady Warriors lost three in a row to Chase, Shelby, and R-S Central.

When East Gaston met long-time rival South Point there was a lot riding on that game. A win would give the Lady Warriors a chance to get back on track.

EG took advantage of the opportunity and then some.

The Lady Warriors smothered South Point 13-0.

East Gaston used a combination of powerful batting and outstanding pitching to do South Point in.

East Gaston batters had a great day at the plate. EG registered 14 hits off South Point.

The top batters were Maddison York, Emily Allen, and Clara Cobb. York went two for two with an RBI, while Allen went two for three with four RBIs, and Cobb went two for two with two RBIs. Senior Peyton Kegley pitched four and a half innings and held South Point to only two hits.

After pitching a solid game, York came in to relieve Kegley. York finished the game while Kegley was credited with the win.

South Point dropped to 0-6 as the Lady Raiders are still looking for their first win of the year.

The East Gaston and South Point high school softball teams met last week for a big game. When the dust settled and the cheering stopped, East Gaston had pulled out a 13-0 victory.

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography “It’s always a competitive game we play South Point,” East Gaston head coach Kaci Wilcox said.

“It’s nice to get the first win out of the three-game series.”

The series that coach Wilcox refers to is the fact that East Gaston and South Point will face off three

times this year. Due to the way that the Southwestern 2A conference is set up, allleague teams will go against each other three times.

After beating South Point, the Lady Warriors improved their record to 2-3.

EG is 1-3 in Southwestern 2A play.

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South Point, on the other hand, will have a busy week.

The Lady Raiders will play Shelby on Tuesday, Forestview on Wednesday, and then head back to Shelby for another matchup against Golden Lions.

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The East Gaston and South Point JV baseball teams also played last week. East Gaston came away with a solid 10-4 victory.

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South Point slams East Gaston 12-2

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Going into last Thursday’s baseball game, South Point and East Gaston were both in need of a win.

Both teams had been struggling. Both squads were looking to change the trajectory of their season.

After five innings of play, South Point walked away with a 12-2 victory. It was a good win for South Point.

East Gaston, on the other hand, was left still looking for answers.

The Red Raiders started strong belting out six runs in the first inning.

South Point kept the momentum up scoring one run in the second inning, four runs in the fourth, and one in the fifth.

In all South Point had nine hits compared to East Gaston’s five.

Jacob Landis took the mound for the Red Raiders and pitched the entire game.

His performance earned him the win.

East Gaston went with Caleb and Colby Smith. Neither pitcher was very effective Preston Connor was South Point’s most effective batter.

Connor went four for four with four RBIs. Also, making an impact for South Point were Landis and Peyton Chaney. Landis went two for three while Chaney went one for three with three RBIs. East Gaston’s top batter was Aiden Cloninger who went two for three with an RBI. After the loss, East Gaston fell to 1-5. The Warriors are in a jam and head coach Randy Sellers knows there are no quick fixes on the horizon.

Photos by Bill Bostick Tar Heel Sports Photography For East Gaston the troubles began before the first pitch of the season was ever thrown.

“We’ve had four major injuries before the season started,” Sellers explained.

“We had one player who was ineligible, and we had another who decided to join the workforce.”

With that kind of roster depletion, the Warriors are forced to look to their underclassmen for help.

“We have to start three freshmen,” Sellers said. “We are going through growing pains. We are very young and inexperienced at the varsity level.”

With the win over the Warriors, the Red Raiders record improved to 2-3 overall and 2- 2 in league play.

This week South Point plays Shelby twice while East Gaston plays North Gaston, East Rutherford, and Forestview.

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Gaston Day School grades 5-8 recently competed in the National Geographic Bee. The National Geographic GeoBee is an annual competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world. Each grade 5-8 enters two contestants in the school wide bee for a total of eight finalists. This year’s winner was Thomas Morrison. Thomas will now take an entrance exam to attend the state bee held this spring. The winner of the state bee goes to the national bee and has the opportunity to win a college scholarship and a small vacation/ nat geo trip.

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Congratulations to New Hope Elementary’s teacher of the year, Mrs. Backus (right) and teacher assistant of the year, Mrs. McNair. New Hope students are so lucky to have them instructing them everyday.

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Sherwood Elementary earns Green Ribbon School designation for behavior program Sherwood Elementary School has been recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Green Ribbon School. The recognition is the result of successful positive behavior support strategies implemented across all grade levels at the school.

Sherwood focuses on RAMS expectations: Responsibility, Attitude, Manners, and Safety. Posters around the school remind students of the expectations, and students are rewarded for their efforts with RAMS tickets to use at the school

store. The school also holds planned and surprise celebrations to encourage good behavior.

The school’s mascot is the ram, which lends itself to the PBIS theme.

“PBIS is really about relationships,” said third-grade teacher Megan Euliss, who is the school’s PBIS coach.

“It’s about knowing our students and knowing what they need to ensure that they demonstrate positive behaviors.”

When it comes to addressing behavior in the classroom, teachers are able to get creative, using tools such as sand, fidgets, and emotional journals. By using these

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tools, they are able to determine what is best to help students to be on their best behavior. Additionally, the teachers use positive office referrals and classroom interventions to help students channel their feelings and

express themselves. The program also encourages student-teacher buddies within the school, thus serving as another way to support students.

Sherwood is the only school in Gaston County

Connor Joyce receives honorable mention Gaston Christian School’s Connor Joyce (8th grade), won an honorable mention in a playwriting contest at the North Carolina Young Playwright Festival. His play was titled Leadward. His teacher is Maralie Medlin.

Joyce’s play was read at Center Stage at UNCG on March 16.

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“We are so proud of the efforts of our teachers to promote positive behavior and support our PBIS program,” said principal Kristie Gornto.

“PBIS is a teacher-led initiative that celebrates our students’ excellent behavior.”

Gornto said she and the staff realize that effective classroom management and good behavior from students go hand-in-hand in ensuring quality teaching and learning. For students to learn, they have to conduct themselves in a positive manner

and understand why they should be responsible, have a positive attitude, use good manners, and realize that safety is important.

The RAMS expectations extend beyond the classroom to the cafeteria, playground, and school bus. Wherever students go, they are expected to show their Ram pride through good behavior.

“The program helps our students feel appreciated, and it build a culture of respect throughout our school,” added Gornto. “It helps foster self-respect, self-control, and academic growth.”

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Gaston Christian vs Gaston Day in baseball action Gaston Christian School Varsity Baseball defeated Gaston Day 5-1 last week. Chapman 2 hits, Revels 2 hits, Buentipo 2 hits, Guy 1 RBI, Chapman 1 RBI, Ledford 1 RBI. GCS photo

Congratulations to the Stanley Middle School cheerleaders who were outstanding in the recent Cheer Showcase. They brought home the following awards- Best Dance, Most Spirited ( tie), Best Overall (tie). Congratulations also to Head Coach Lockridge and Assistant Coach Denham.

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Gaston Christian varsity girls defeat Gaston Day Gaston Christian School Varsity Girls Soccer won another victory last week when they defeated Gaston Day by a score of 2-0. Spear had one goal. Glanden also had a goal, with an assist from Spear.

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Whether you are on the water or in the woods, if fish or game is involved, GARY MILLER so is scouting. Just because your boat is in the water, doesn’t mean all you have to do is drop a line in order to catch fish. The same goes for the woods.

It doesn’t matter what game you are after, just surrounding yourself with trees will not guarantee any success.

And then there are the signs that give proof that fish or game have been there before. This is especially evident in hunting. Game trails run throughout the woods. These paths are proof positive that some or perhaps many types of critters are moving throughout the area you are in. But again, these signs do not guarantee a successful place to hunt. I can remember the early years of deer hunting being so excited about these trails only to realize that I knew nothing about what was using them or when they might be using them. This was of course before trail cameras. I can also remember the days when I would unload a boat and immediately begin to fish the first place that looked “fishy.” It didn’t take me long to realize fish live in the entire lake, so it all looks fishy. Again, the signs were no assurance I would have an encounter with the bass I came after.

Now it is true the more signs one has, the greater the opportunity. This goes for fishing or hunting, and yet we have all been in the perfect place only to leave empty handed. Sometimes the barometric pressure is not right.

Sometimes the wind is not right. And sometimes the water is too high or too muddy. Signs are a great thing to use but signs are not what we are hunting or fishing for. They simply point to the real thing.

This fact is especially true when it comes to creation. If you have read one of my columns for any period of time, you know I am continually showing you how creation points to a Creator and how creation gives us a great opportunity to worship this Creator. But please don’t miss the point. Creation is only a sign of the true God, not a god itself. For if creation keeps you away from being the follower of Christ that you are meant to be, then it has become an idol you have used to replace the one and only God. So, ask yourself this question as you continue to pursue your passion in the outdoors: Are the signs I see from nature making me want to become a better follower of Christ? Or are they replacing that desire? Only you know the real answer and only you can change it. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org

Congratulations to Jennifer MacDonald of Stuart Cramer High School Congratulations to National Board Certified Teacher Jennifer MacDonald from Stuart W. Cramer High School. Ms. MacDonald is a high school counselor, and she has been in education for 11 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and Spanish from Ohio University and a master’s in school counseling from Kent State University. Her National Board Certification is for School Counseling/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood. About her experience as a counselor, Ms. MacDonald says, “I love being a school counselor because of the unique relationships I am able to build with my students.

I am honored when students allow me to help them achieve their goals.” Just another reason why Stuart W. Cramer is an awesome school.

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Abbey women roll past Converse in lacrosse action Kylie Eastman (pictured) scored six goals and handed out four assists as the Belmont Abbey women’s lacrosse team rolled past Converse College 16-4 last week. The victory puts The Abbey at 4-4 on the season, with a 2-1 Conference Carolinas record. The Valkyries are now 2-3 overall, with a 2-1 conference mark.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pets of the Week The Tri-County Animal Rescue BIG DOG Pet of the Week is this beautiful Hound/Golden Retriever mix named Keif.

Keif is 2 years old, good with people, and loves to be outside. He weighs 46 pounds.

He is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please give this big boy a chance to become part of your family! He will be looking for you this weekend.

Tri-County Animal Rescue also has this 1 year old Pug mix named Gabe as our Pet of the Week. This little man weighs about 21 pounds and will stay small. Gabe is a quiet little boy that is perfectly content to sit at your feet for hours and hours. He gets along with other animals and loves people of all ages. Gabe has short hair so grooming is a bath and towel dry. Gabe is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet little Gabe this Saturday.

Pugs are clowns at heart, but they carry themselves with dignity. Pugs are playful dogs, ready and able for games, but they are also lovers, and must be close to their humans. Pugs love to be the center of attention, and are heartsick if ignored. Personalitywise, Pugs are happy and affectionate, loyal and charming, playful and mischievous. Gabe They are very intelligent, however, they can be willful, which makes training challenging.

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

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 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, Keif Alexis, NC 28006.

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Abbey defeats Coker on the baseball field The Belmont Abbey baseball team defeated Coker 10-2 last Wednesday at Abbey Yard as the Crusaders tallied 10 hits including two home runs. The Abbey improves to 10-15 on the year as Coker moves to 10-11-1. Mason Dodd (pictured) went 3-for-3 with two RBI on his 10th home run of the season.

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Crusaders take hard-fought win against Greyhounds Liam Osborne (pictured) tallied two goals and four assists, and the #11-ranked Belmont Abbey men’s lacrosse team won a hard-fought game against #6-ranked Indianapolis, 13-10 last week.

The win puts the Crusaders at 7-1 on the year, including 4-1 against ranked opponents. The Greyhounds are now 5-1 on the season.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Alan Hodge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight

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

Children’s activities include pumpkin painting.

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Revival

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

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

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

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

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

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

the past.

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

“Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” builds community pride

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together

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

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Economic growth second-longest expansion on record The economy of the United States and North Carolina continues to grow and is a few months shy of being the longest economic expansion on record, UNC Charlotte professor and economist John Connaughton says.

During the Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast today, Connaughton emphasized the country is currently in the second-longest economic expansion since 1854.

This economic expansion has been underway for 116 months, as of March 2019.

The longest economic expansion on record is 120 months, recorded in the 1991 to 2001 expansion.

“While nine consecutive years of economic growth is impressive, the size of that economic growth until recently has been somewhat lacking. During the second and third quarters of the year, it appears that the U.S. economy began to feel the impact of the 2018 tax decrease,” Connaughton said.

However, for North Carolina, the economic trend has been slightly different, Connaughton said. “GSP growth only increased during the second quarter. Third-quarter GSP growth in North Carolina was down considerably.

This was primarily due to a severe decline in the farm sector, which decreased at an annualized rate of 76.3 percent in the third quarter.

North Carolina overall fourth quarter GSP should show a rebound once the significant farm sector decline clears.”

Connaughton said that consumer confidence remains high over the past quarter.

“The Consumer Confidence Index still remains high despite the politics in Washington. In February the index settled at 131.4, down from the October index high of 137.9. With the continued consumer optimism plus job growth and low unemployment, it will take a considerable negative event to slow

the economy any time soon.”

Unemployment is at a record low. The United States started 2018 with an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent and ended the year at 3.9 percent. North Carolina started 2018 with a 4.5 percent rate of unemployment, which declined to 3.7 percent by the end of the year. The North Carolina unemployment rate is expected to drop to 3.5 percent by December 2019.

Meanwhile, employment in North Carolina is strong. The state is expected to gain 119,500 net jobs during the year, an increase of 2.6 percent over 2018.

Connaughton shared the key economic indicators for 2019. Gross State Product (GSP) is expected to reach a level of $597,687.5 million in 2019. Real (inflationadjusted) GSP is expected to increase by 3.3 percent over the 2018 level. Fourteen of the state’s fifteen economic sectors are forecast to experience output increases during 2019. The sectors with the strongest expected growth are are information with a projected real increase of 6.2 percent; wholesale trade with a projected real increase of 5.2 percent; construction with a projected real increase of 4.8 percent; and retail trade with a projected real increase of 4.5 percent.

Connaughton presented his quarterly forecast to members of the Charlotte business community and the media at a luncheon held at UNC Charlotte Center City.

The Forecast is sponsored by Barings.

The full report is available at belkcollege.uncc. edu/forecast. A new forecast video will be posted this evening. Connaughton will release the next Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast report on May 30, 2019.

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Gaston Christian School held its Junior Beta Induction on March 14, 2019. Row 1: Noá Aviles, Tyler Cruise, Hunter Prince, Julia Ramsey, Caroline Allen, Sydney Arthur, Kaitlyn Baczek, Ryan Campbell, Eva Coffey, Kailey Cooke, Reese McGinnis. Row 2: Gordon Dubisky, Allison Elhardt, Wilson Forbes, Nic Harris, Carson Hill, Nathan Hobby, Kate Hoersch, Delaney Kaylor, Luke Kelly, Olivia Kennedy, Liam Fulbright. Row 3: Kate Kuhn, Abby Lewis, Bridget Lowry, Jenna Nicholson, Addyson Painter, Priya Patel, Jonathan Queler, Tori Richardson, Mary Scott Robinson, Riley Rouse, Mo Snipes. Row 4: Stephen Stroupe, Miko Therrien, Amy Grace Thomas, Maddie Tongson, Carson Unger, Emma Walker, Katie Walker, Spencer Witt, Tanner Zill, Samuel Best, Zach Bergen.

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NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Servers, Cashier.

Own transportation required.

Starting at $9.25 a hour. Apply in person at the RedWok Express located at 610 E. Grover St., Shelby.

LANDSCAPERS NEEDED. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 4730341

HIRING FOR ELDERLY HELP. Wanted someone to live in and care for elderly. Rutherford County. For more info call 828447-6363.

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 704466-3051.

PROM & WEDDING JEWELRY. Dallied has a beautiful assortment of prom and wedding jewelry at affordable prices.

Stop by and dilly dally in our nine room mini mall galleria in support of over 50 individual entrepreneurs!! Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6. 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail.com CLEVELAND COUNTY IS NOW ONLINE including cities, towns and communities at Shelby5.com - Shelby5@ email.com WANTED AVON REPRESENTATIVES. We are looking for people who enjoys working with people, wanting to enjoy their job and wants to make money contact: Leslie at 828-4933338 (Lalany2nc@yahoo) or contact Anita at 704-600-5561 (anitabridg@aol.com) text, call or email.

THE #1 WOODWORKING RESOURCE. You will be amazed what all is here at Shelby5.com - Shelby5@email.com

NOW HIRING! 2ND SHIFT GROUP HOME, 30hrs a week 1st shift. Monday - Friday 2pm8pm Residential. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 203 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 482-5200 PART-TIME STORE CLERK. Salvation Army Family Store in Forest City. Retail experience required, clear background check, good work habits and people skills. APPLY IN PERSON at 256 W. Main St., 9-noon, 1-4 Mon-Thur.

BRUSH CLEARANCE & EDGING SEEKING A PERSON TO CLEAR BRUSH. SEEKING A PERSON TO EDGE. LARGE RURAL PROPERTY. SEVERAL PROJECTS. ONGOING WORK FROM SPRING THRU FALL EVERY YEAR. MUST HAVE OWN EQUIPMENT. EXPERIENCE OR STRONG BACK! LOTS OF ONGOING WORK. PAID BY JOB. (704) 730-8342 KVATHOME@HOTMAIL.COM PART TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY JOB. No experience necessary, will train. Call 704-480-1226 and leave message. We will return call with details.

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

LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 20 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC FARM LABOR WORKERS NEEDED. Must have NC Drivers License. (704) 473-4299

WORK FOR YOURSELF and get paid doing what you enjoy. Options at Shelby5.com Shelby5@email.com

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MAN. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

NEW BOOK SALE. The Legend of The Dysartsville Plymouth. (Spotlighting the 1960’s).

Buy at Top Dog in Spindale.

828-287-8668.

RETIRED REGISTERED NURSE in search of employment. Caring for your loved ones as needed. 828-980-4731.

EXPERIENCE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY at Tryon Resort’s Roger’s Diner seven days a week. Enjoy classic southern favorites and breakfast all day.

EMPLOYMENT GENERAL MECHANIC. Must have experience, valid driver license and your own tools.

Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 472-4666.

PART TIME SECRETARY 2025 Hours per week. Pay $10 per hour. Responsibilities include...Keeping Financial Records, Writing Checks, Payroll, Quarterly Reports & Taxes. Creating Weekly Bulletin, Monthly News Letter, Etc. Must Have Experience with Quick Books, Microsoft Word, Publisher and Basic Computer Skills. Email Resume to: David Baptist Church in Kings Mountain (davidbaptist 2016@gmail. com)

NOW HIRING HOTEL HOUSEKEEPERS! Beautiful Lodge in Chimney Rock, NC now hiring for the busy season - March through November. Competitive salary, great working environment, friendly staff. Experience in Hotel Housekeeping preferred, but will train right person. Our hotel receives great reviews due to the cleanliness of our rooms and cabins.

Our standards are high! Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and On Call as needed.

Interested? Call (828) 625-4774 esriverlodge@yahoo.com

BUSINESS SERVICES RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

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WALK-IN BATH TUB. Never been used, $1000 firm. MAYTAG WASHER, like new, $150.

REFRIGERATOR with ice maker, $200. 2016 FORD TRUCK, 37000miles, $28000. 2 CEMETERY PLOT (Cleveland Memorial Park) Section 7, lot 11, space 1&2 $900 each and buyer pay closing. ENTIRE CONTENT OF FLOWER SHOP, $2000. (803) 627-2331 or (803) 610-9996.

FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood, long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364

2 LOTS WITH VAULTS AT ROSE HILL CEMETERY. Masonic Section, Section 3, Lot 62, Graves 1&2. Value $3600 will sell for $2400 OBO. 704629-4787. Leave Message TABLES & CHAIRS. 120 people seating, all in excellent condition. Make offer. (704) 4848600

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1200. 828-429-7647.

WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/ BUILDING for 18 years, Joe’s Place, Shelby, NC. Great cash flow, owner selling due to health. $325,000.

704-473-1176.

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7FT WIDE BOX BLADE, new condition, $1000. 18” Ford Backhoe Bucket, fits a 555 Backhoe, $300. Wilson Golf Clubs, $25. Electric range, $140. 828-289-1817.

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18FT ROUND ABOVE GROUND POOL. with all extras, $499 OBO. (704) 2970736

TROY-BILT GENERATOR FROM LOWES. Briggs & Stratton motor, $150. (704) 692-8845

1500 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE. One owner, 34,000 miles, $2000. JOHN DEERE LAWN MOWER, 46in, $350. DOZEN CANNING JARS (quart size), $4.50. (704) 750-4133 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

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

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FOR SALE (2) BURIAL PLOTS. Sunset Memorial, Forest City. Good Shepherd Section, road frontage, two open/closing, two vaults, marker, $5500. 828245-7559, 828-223-3575.

SAND, 7-8 TONS DELIVERED. Screened sand $160, Fill sand $140, SHELBY AREA. (704) 692-6025 FREE STANDING WOOD STOVE. Like new, double blowers, heavy duty, must see. $500. 828-287-3272.

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PONTOON BOAT. 24’ Manitau, 115 hp Johnson 4 stroke, 230 hours, serviced 2019. 2018 dual axle trailer, good condition, $12000. (704) 482-1705

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

18 FT. GRIZZLY TRACKER. 90 HP Mercury. Great shape, ready to fish. $6500 invested.

Make offer. (704) 460-7551

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

TOPSOIL, 7-8 TONS DELIVERED. Screened topsoil $180, Fill dirt $140. SHELBY AREA. (704) 692-6025 GRAVEL, 7-8 TONS DELIVERED. Crusher run $240, Washed stone $280. SHELBY AREA. (704) 692-6025 ROSE HILL CEMETERY GRAVE PLOTS. Masonic area, section 3, lot 25, graves 1 & 2, $1200. (704) 477-9090

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1993 2-STROKE JOHNSON BOAT MOTOR 90hp motor is on a 1980 Ranger boat. Boat is a fixer upper and trailer goes with it. No titles for boat or trailer. $1,800. (704) 300-4738

PETS & LIVESTOCK CKC REGISTERED. TEACUP CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Shots UTD. $200. Ready to go April 1.

Taking deposit now. (704) 8135981

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

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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.

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Protect your investments. Areas Largest on site display, 100’s of options and sizes, 12 wide to 60 wide. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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

We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

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1997 OLDSMOBILE 88 AC, AM-FM-CD, new transmission, leather, excellent condition, $1300. (704) 616-2945

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

1996 FORD F-150 WORK TRUCK. Long bed with lift gate, 300 inline 6-cylinder, power steering, automatic, knee deep in rubber, silver color, has several dents, $1300. (704) 473-6384

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities.

Open June 22 - August 24.

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2006 SUBARU BAJA SPORT UTILITY AWD, 222k miles.

Motor has been rebuilt, good condition inside/out, Blue/Silver in color, $4800. 704-4730340.

1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4x4, cold air, new tires, battery. $1550. (704) 466-5880

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2007 DODGE DAKOTA SXT. Loaded, bed cover, 4 door, 3.7 V6, good condition. Asking $3950. Call after 2pm, 828-2470329.

2008 F-250 LARIAT. Leather seats, gooseneck, 171k miles, $18,000 OBO. Call or text, 828447-0549.

2007 VOLKSWAGEN EOS Convertible. Black, excellent condition, garage keep, 95,000 miles, new breaks, new timing belt, $6000. (704) 477-8440

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

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1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE Sedan, One owner (Bank President), well maintained, 165,450+ miles, $3500 cash no financing. (704) 482-0465

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145

2007 FORD RANGER SPORTS. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, aluminum wheels, 110k miles, AM/FM Cassette, $6500. 828287-3820.

NEW AD: OCEAN LAKES. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, sleeps 6, gas grill, golf cart. Weeks and Weekends available. 704473-1494.

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ONE OF A KIND BIKE. $8000, only 2650 miles, xl1200, low black, have to see, got 10k in it, first 8 gets it. (704) 215-1439 rickguitar57@gmail.com

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90CC DIRT BIKE for sale. $450. (704) 472-3248

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REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

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

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

Show by appt only. 512 West Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150 (252) 314-0777 trudieu@ yahoo.com

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 28020 (704) 600-7847 BOILING SPRINGS AREA. Lot on Barth Circle off Holly Hill Rd. Suitable for doublewide or modular home, 165x150, water available. Leave message (828) 669-0301 RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAND FOR SALE. Land for sale on Whitesides Rd near Wilson Baptist Church. The property has a stream that runs across backside of property.

The road frontage is approximately 330 ft. with 4.45 total acres. Price is $5,500 per acre.

Call 828-429-3567.

4.3 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE. $29,900. (864) 9091035 EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com. (704) 567-9836

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY (KINGS MOUNTAIN) 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Close to Kings Mountain Battleground Park, 918 Mountain Crest Dr. Kings Mountain, NC. Freshly painted, central air, propane gas heat, kitchen includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer, large front porch, deck, $650 month plus $650 deposit required. (SHELBY- PATERSON SPRINGS AREA) 1905 Prentice Dr. Close to South Post Rd and Sulpher Springs Rd. 2 Bedroom mobile home, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hook up, water, sewer, trash collection, grass mowing included, $550 month plus $550 deposit required.

WARE PROPERTIES (704) 458-4848 RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN). 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for rent. $125 week, $250 deposit. No pets. Shelby. 704308-7081.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $900 deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Available now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments.

Equal housing opportunity.

(704) 487-1114

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

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

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

AREA RENTALS 770 Ware Road, Shelby - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $1250 month. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY at 1199 Earl Rd., Shelby $850 month & 400 Royster Ave., Shelby. (704) 484-2015 LINCOLN COUNTY

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 1327 Rustic Trail Unit 2 Lincolnton.

Rent $450, Deposit $300, Application fee $25. 704-4724666, 704-472-3100 RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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

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

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

(828) 382-0475

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

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

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

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

NEWLY REMODELED. 2BR Apartment in Forest City, $495 + deposit. Also, 1BR, $445 + deposit. Well qualified applicants only. 828-248-1776.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019 EDITION Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Paris Wilson at Design Tech located at 109 Center St., Cramerton, NC. The winning numbers were 13, 17 & 25. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will remain at $10,000 until it’s won. Make sure you have your entry in by the 9am deadline on Monday for your chance to win!

THE BANNER NEWS LOTTERY

The Ban ner News Lottery is this simple!

Choose your favorite 3 numbers between 1 and 50 (not using the same number twice) and enter the numbers in the 3 circles below in any order.

Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning.

Look in next week's Banner-News for the 3 WINNING NUMBERS! LOTTERY RULES Absolutely one entry per household each week! No photo copies will be allowed. Any lottery entries that have the same handwriting or appear to be in conjunction with any other entry will be disqualified. Entries must be complete with name, household address and phone number. No business address will be accepted. All entries must be brought by the Banner-News drop box at 128-C North Main St. in Belmont, NC or post-marked by Saturday prior to Monday's drawing. We are not responsible for entries lost or late by mail delivery. If more than one correct lottery entry is received, the jackpot will be split between the winners. The Banner-News Lottery Jackpot will cap at $10,000 maximum. The judge's decision is final. Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Employees and immediate family of CF Media not eligible.

Mail to: Lottery Banner News 128-C North Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip __________ Phone _______________________________