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Jasia Dudko shares her incredible story of survival

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

You might say Polish native and Belmont resident Jasia Dudko has lived through hell on earth and lived to tell about it.

Dudko, 82, and the wife of retired Belmont Abbey educator Stanley Dudko, visited Park St. United Methodist Church's Young at Heart senior group last week and shared the harrowing adventures she and her family experienced as refugees during WWII. The story Dudko related to the Young at Heart members had everyone on the edge of their seats.

“It was awesome,” said Young at Heart president Jeanette Faulkenberry. “Nobody moved. Jasia had everyone right in the palm of her hand. It is an incredible story.”

Curious about Dudko's yarn of survival? Well, here it is in a nutshell.

Dudko was born into a middle class family in Poland in 1936, just three years before Germany invaded her homeland. Her mother Romualda Guryn was a dentist that spoke seven languages, but that didn’t spare her from twice being jailed for her antiNazi activities.

“They smuggled packages to Jews and helped some hide from the Germans,” she said.

According to Dudko, a worse fate than jail could have awaited her mother had it not been for her dental practice.

“A high ranking German officer came to her with

a toothache that she fixed,” Dudko said. “Later, she was due to be shot by firing squad but he intervened at the last moment and she was spared.”

The fighting in Poland saw Dudko and her family moving from place to place. In 1944, she and her parents were on the refugee trail traveling by a horse drawn cart in an attempt to get away from the Russians. They had no money or food so her mother literally traded the coat off her back for a loaf of bread.

“The next morning we got up and started looking for the bread,” Dudko said. “Then we saw the crumbs that were left. The horse had eaten the whole loaf.”

According to Dudko, her mother maintained a low profile by dressing as a peasant in a long dress and a scarf on her head. However, the family’s ace in the hole was the jewelry stitched in the dress hem.

“I still wear one of the bracelets that was hidden in the dress,” Dudko said.

There was danger everywhere. Dudko and her fellow refugees often had to dive for cover from strafing fighter planes.

“A lot of people were killed,” she said. “I asked God to have mercy on us and he did.”

That same trek saw Romualda give birth to a girl that she named Marysia. However, due to the fact that the Romualda was ill from having been exposed to polluted water, the child was sickly. Salvation in that situation came from an unlikely source.

See JASIA DUDKO page 3

Jasia Dudko (right) and Young at Heart senior citizens group president Jeanette Faulkenberry shared a lighthearted moment just before Dudko told her story of trying times as a young Polish refugee during WWII. Photo by Alan Hodge

New piece of public art unveiled in Belmont

by Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Belmont's newest piece of public art is sparkly, spacious, and spectacular.

The piece, crafted by students based at Gaston Day School was officially unveiled last week at its location on the side of the 1948 Bell Telephone building just off N. Main St. beside the Belmont Community Garden.

Belmont businessman Jonathan Taylor, himself a grad of Gaston Day, owns the building and let the students have use of the space on its side.

The work consists of eight 4x8' aluminum panels that are painted with huge flowers.. The paintwork has many meanings. Archways represent Belmont Abbey, a border of blocks symbolize the bonds of community, and the flowers represent growth. Pieces of broken CDs are glued to the paintwork and gleam in a shimmering, rainbow effect when the sun hits them, rounding out the impression.

The work was the senior project of Gaston Day student Kristen Mitchell.

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Gaston Day student Kristen Mitchell and her art teacher (both center), as well as other students who helped create it, See BELMONT ART page 3 stand in front of the new public art mural that was unveiled last week in downtown Belmont.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Y A L P TH E

New Stanley school a gleaming edifice to education “It's beautiful. It's so stately and has such a presence. It seems like home more and more every day.

It's really ours.”

If Stanley Middle School principal Rebecca Huffstetler sounds excited about the fact that students and staff finally moved into the gleaming new $27.5 million, two-story, 135,000 sq. ft. facility last Monday, it's because she and everyone else is over the moon about it.

Ground was broken for the school back in July 2015. The building was paid for with funding proSee SCHOOL page 9

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OPINION

Thursday, March 22, 2018

TODAY’S QUOTE: “ Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” ~Robin Williams

The frustrated musician

I grew up in a MakeBelieve Ballroom

Frustration can take many forms…Consider the mule straining for a carrot on a stick as it drags a heavy cart. Consider a school teacher trying to herd a classroom of 8th grade cats disguised as students. Consider a person trying to wiggle into a pair of jeans several sizes too small.

Consider a person trying to make music who has about as much rhythm in their system as a piece of lead pipe.

Yes, boys and girls, I am among that group of folks who can best be described as “frustrated musicians”.

I have music in my veins but it only comes out in fits and spirts in the form of off color hillbilly tunes I compose and sing to myself and anyone willing to hear the ballad-blasphemy.

The titles include “A Six Pack Tonight and a Heartache Tomorrow”, “The Ballad of Muriel Jackson”, “The Big Chimp”, and “Ripple Am a Cure for Everthang”.

The roots of my musicality go back over 100 years. My great grandfather Robert Willeford owned a music hall in Columbia, SC about 1910 called the “Grand Theater”. He sang on the stage and I read on a genealogical website he also performed on the stage in New York.

He apparently passed on the music gene to my grandfather Leroy Willeford of Mt. Holly.

When I was a small child before my mom remarried and my sister Beth and I were abducted by rednecks and taken to Charlotte, I would be allowed to visit my grandmother Edna Willeford (grandfather had died in 1945) and one thing I distinctly recall was the black, baby grand piano in the living room and I would sit at it and look at the yellowish, well worn gen-u-ine ivory keys and finger through the sheet music under the

Let me take you back to the 1950’s. My dad liked to be the first one with the latest, greatest gadgets. While TV’s were still black and white, my dad bought a portable radio.

In this case, “portable” did not mean a plastic radio weighing less than three pounds. Instead, it was stainless steel and weighed 50 pounds.

There is a picture of my mother carrying it at one family picnic. Notice I said “one.” That was enough for her. That radio never saw another family gathering. My dad put it on the window sill in our basement where it stayed until they moved 30 years later. It had this flap you flipped up which exposed the slide rule tuner. It was AM radio. There was no FM back in those days.

When we went to the basement, the first thing my dad did was to flip the flap which turned it on. I never changed the dial. It stayed on one radio station – WNEW. They had a jingle that said, “WNEW, NEW, 1130 in New York.” Call the Mission and I’ll sing it to you.

We listened to William B. Williams and the Make-Believe Ballroom. Williams is particularly noted for coining the title "Chairman of the Board" for Frank Sinatra. Yes, I grew up with a lot of “Frank.” I can still hear Frank singing, “I’ll never smile again, until I smile with you.”

The Make-Believe Ballroom transported you back to the days of the “Big Band Era.” I could see Frank singing in front of a big, chrome microphone with a band of thirty musicians behind him. It was a powerful reminder of days gone by.

When we were done working, we shut off the radio and left the basement. We left this imaginary world and returned to our real world.

While that was great music to listen to, living in a “Make-Believe Ballroom” is not a healthy place for you and me. We joke about “The Nile”, or was that “Denial”? We create a magi-

MY OPINION: seat cushion and plunk on the keys and wonder what this instrument was all about. Later in life my aunt told me my father Roy Willeford Alan Hodge would put the basket Banner-News Editor with my little baby self in it on the piano and play tunes. A good many years ago I talked to an elderly woman in Mt. Holly and when she found out my last name is not Hodge at all but is really Willeford asked me straight away..”are you musical”?

Who knows what would have happened if that baby grand had stayed in my life.

My tastes in music tend to three directions… so-called classical..1960s rock..and hillbilly.

Lately I have been listening over and over to the Sonata for Cello and Piano by Sergei Rachmaninoff as performed by Chinese piano prodigy Yuja Wang and an older white man cellist Lynn Harrell. Watch it on YouTube. How can a young, little girl from China nail a very complex piece composed by a Russian fella? It’s all channeled is how.

What I am saying is if you have musical talent and can play an instrument then I hope you too understand where that comes from. If you are a parent and your child has the desire to make music then you need to encourage them in that regard no matter what the instrument or style.

Music is the sound the human soul makes and it travels across time and space and as Yuja proves, lands in the most remarkable of places.

Easter - America Needs a Good Story Americans are waiting and hoping.

We're hoping for something and we aren't exactly for sure what we are hoping for.

Internally it's always the hopes of something better around the corner.

Many of us grew up believing that if we worked hard, tried hard and stayed with it that life would work out and eventually become easier. The unfortunate dilemma that many Americans are facing is life is not any easier.

Retirees are less and less retired. Old people are seen working everywhere trying to earn a few dollars to buy groceries or pay rent. Social Security tells us we can expect to draw fewer dollars in the future. State governments are in trouble from Illinois, to California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Kentucky. They among others are shuffling to figure out how to pay government retirees and their retired school teachers.

Education continues to escalate in cost.

Housing, food, books, transportation all increases the cost of education after high school. Most of America's families don't have a $100,000 lying around for a college degree.

Facebook and other outlets seem to have given everyone a place to say and do it all and it's not making us better. Congress has never gotten along and political parties have always gone for each other's jugular vein. Today, it's worse. Social media, cable news, email and a zillion blogs, online news sources and more make it a point of distributing only the worse, even if it's fake.

Easter is almost here and it's coming just a bit early it seems this year. It's not too early for Americans because we need to once again hear about victory over death and defeated living. The only real way that people can overcome adversity

is to believe they can.

We have a lot to work out in this counGlenn Mollette try. We need to work together to solve our mental health issues. We have to secure our schools and other vulnerable areas of society. We can fight all day about our issues and point fingers but we need to point them at ourselves first before pointing at others. Blaming everybody, a President or the Russians is getting us nowhere.

I was out in a country church not too long ago and they were singing an old time song with some of these words included, "It's not my brother or my sister but it's me ol' Lord standing in the need of prayer."

There's plenty of fault to go around. We elect people who promise one thing and do another.

Yet, as Easter approaches we have to remember there was only one perfect person who ever lived we are told in the Bible and that was Jesus. Of course, he was nailed to a cross.

That is exactly what we would do to Jesus today in America. We would nail him to a cross just as quickly as they did 2000 years ago. If we didn't do it physically, we would do it via television, talk radio, fake news and all the rest.

The beautiful part of Easter is that the grave could not contain Jesus. He came back to life. Millions of people around the world have grasped this promise individually in faith and hope. It's time for America to believe again. We need new life individually and as a nation. Easter is about all of this. The story is about victory over death and the grave. The story is about victorious living. It's a good story.

Americans need a good story.

cal world that is safe for us but it’s not real – not healthy.

Why do we prefer denial over reality?

Because we feel denial Tony Marciano is the safer place. The truth is very scary. We’d rather keep family secrets than acknowledge the abuse we experienced that was done by someone we know. We were asked as a young child to be a good lieutenant in the family and not tell anyone. We salute and say, “Yes ma’am.” Then we find ourselves as an adult being asked to break our family secrets. I’ve seen terror in someone’s eyes when I’ve asked them to do that. The fear is, “What will people think?” Or, “I will be rejected if they know the truth of my past.” Perhaps the greatest fear is, “My family will be furious with me if I say anything.” I watch people live in a life of denial instead of the truth.

Jesus said He was the truth, the way and the life. So why is it that those of us who confess to be a “Christ follower” and follow the one who professes to be “the truth” are terrified of “the truth?” We don’t talk about the truth for fear we will be rejected.

In my life, I have found that when I step out of the “Make-Believe Ballroom” into the truth of “ugliness”, I find freedom. I talk about the injustices of my life, not to lick wounds or play the victim, but to be real.

The Make-Believe Ballroom was a great place to learn about the Big Band Era. It’s just not a great place to live.

“How Vital is Water?”

This morning my gardenia bushes displayed lots of yel- cause Jesus was not yet glorified.” low leaves. Today they were shedding their old ones just Every year when we encounter the like my holly trees but sometimes plant leaves turn yellow essence of the Gospel at Easter, we because the plant is getting too much water or not drain- celebrate the death AND resurrection ing properly. Sometimes plants signal their need for water of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is by drooping pitifully. What hidden things happen if plants now readily available for every Christ don’t get enough water? follower. How may we know we have Plants (90% water) get nutrients from the soil and water enough of that living water? When we Dennis Siracusa dissolves those nutrients so they can be carried from the face life’s challenges and quickly draw roots to various parts of the plant. Water is also necessary on the Lord’s wisdom, comfort and name instead of our own for the process of transpiration; plants absorb carbon dioxide fleshly resources, we have an indicator that we are drinking through their leaves. They use water to “breathe” carbon enough living water. But unlike liquid water, we cannot dioxide; carbon dioxide combines with water to produce drink too much living water. Alla tua Salute! glucose plant food. Also, water fills and supports plant cells so plants don’t droop.

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Congress Tanks – But Does It Care?

JASIA DUDKO from page 1 “We were standing on the roadside when a German Army doctor stopped and put us on a truck to Germany,” Dudko said. “He said he had a baby with blue eyes like Marysia.”

The family made it to Germany where Romualda worked as an interpreter in a hospital. However, Marysia’s health grew worse.

“At the hospital they were sure my sister would die so they put her in a trashcan. A nurse came along and heard a sound in the can and thought it was a cat or something and she opened the lid. She saved my sister’s life.”

Marysia not only lived, she grew up and eventually married Julian Hall of Mount Holly.

After the war, Dudko and her family entered a Displaced Persons camp. They came to the United States in 1949 with the help of the National Catholic Welfare Association.In 1954, Dudko and her folks became U.S. citizens. For a time they lived in Southern Pines, then came to Belmont where Jasia and Romualda attended and graduated from Sacred Heart College.

While she was at Sacred Heart, Jasia met her future husband Stanley, himself a native of Poland and a victim of the Nazis, and they were married in 1962. The Dudkos have a son Michael who lives in Charlotte, a daughter Roma Grogan who lives in New Rochelle, New York, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Even though it was nearly eight decades ago that Jasia lived through harrowing times, the lessons learned then still stay with her today.

“Back then we lived by the grace of God,” she says. “Today in this country we live like kings and have never had to experience misery like so many other have.”

Want to go?

The Young at Heart senior citizens group meets the second Tuesday of each month for lunch at Park St. United Methodist Church, Belmont. In addition to the meal, the gathering features a guest speaker, music, or some other activity including day trips.

Call Faulkenberry at 704-825-5659 for more information.

This photo of two-year-old Jasia Guryn and her mother Romualda was made in Poland in 1938 one year before Germany invaded their homeland. Jasia would grow up to become a U.S. citizen and marry Stanley Dudko in 1962. photo provided

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We’re at a watershed moment in American political history. Our Congress — I’m talking about the people’s body, the institution created by our founders, and not just the men and women who currently inhabit it — is in deep trouble. And no one seems to be offering hope.

Its public standing is abysmal, occasionally dropping into the single digits in polling. Very few people seem to respect it, even on Capitol Hill. And just as worrisome, power is shifting decisively to the President. The “balance of power” you read about in 7th-grade civics? It’s a myth today. Co-equal branches?

Not any more.

Here’s what may be the most discouraging thing of all: there was a time when congressional leaders would forcefully defend the Congress. They don't even bother to do that any more.

To ponder what we can do about it is to confront a long list of daunting challenges.

For starters, congressional leaders have abandoned two centuries of precedent, a traditional set of norms, customs and procedures that allowed a body representing the complexities of the entire country to arrive at policy solutions that by and large spoke to the public good.

We’re saddled with a Congress that affords special interest groups far too much power. Ordinary citizens have

lost influence in the process.

And the body itself has become polarized, which means that the decisions it makes are more extreme.

Congress has largely rejected its oversight responsibilities, which ought to carry a weight equal to legislating — and which put it on a par with the executive branch.

It uses the subpoena power rarely, grills administration and other witnesses only occasionally, and even more rarely holds the executive branch accountable.

You can take the agenda for reform from this depressing litany. Congressional leaders need to stop manipulating the process and let members vote on the tough issues of the day. Finding ways to stem the tidal wave of money and favors is crucial. So are ending gerrymandering and tamping down the politics of polarization. Congress needs to reassert the authority given it by the Constitution to serve as a check on executive overreach and misguided policy-making.

Americans have a right to be disappointed in the performance of the legislative branch. But they also have an obligation to speak up about it and demand action not just on a favored bill, but on improving the effectiveness of the Congress itself.

Gaston Museum Easter egg hunt The Gaston County Museum of Art & History, in partnership with the Town of Dallas, will be covering the historic Court Square with thousands of Easter Eggs for kids 10 and under On March 24. The hunt begins promptly at 1:00pm.

After the egg hunt, kids will have the chance to catch a “Running Bunnies” to get special prizes and candy, join the library to make a craft or play in the bouncy house. Thanks to the Town of Dallas, The Gaston County Library Dallas branch, Caromont Health, and the Gaston County Government Wellness Committee for their support.

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The new Stowe Park play unit has been installed and the playground reopened. Be aware that renovations to the Park are still in progress. Benches will be installed around the playground Fundraising for the construction of the Cramerton Veterans Memorial Plaza is off to a successful over the next few weeks, the fountain and the area where the gazebo was are still being reno- start. The memorial will be located in Centennial Town Center directly across from Town Hall. vated.

City of Belmont photo Project completion and dedication goal is set for November 2018. Sponsorship and donation information to honor a veteran are available at Town Hall and online at www.cramerton.org. For additional questions please call Town Hall at 704-824-4337 or email veterans@cramerton.org.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Just Plain Dog Show The 46th Annual Just Plain Dog Show is Saturday May 5th from 10am-1pm as Dallas Park (1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy). All ages (6 years and older) are eligible to participate, we will have two age groups for each event: 17 and under and 18+.The show has two categories with 18 different classes for your four legged friend to participate in. There is no admission or entry fee. All dogs that enter must be tagged and have a current rabies vaccination.

Ribbons will be presented to the top three finishers in each class. Category one starts at 10 am and category two starts immediately a brief intermission. This year’s event will feature a pet marketplace with vendors from all over the area. All participants must ar-

DSBG plant sale Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will host a Plant Sale on April 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Guests are invited to discover a selection of plants for their home gardens featuring many native plants perfect for the region, pollinators’ favorites for butterfly gardening, and more. The sale will feature 80 varieties and over 1000 plants including several cultivars of Buddleia, better known as butterfly bush, and Weigela which attract both butterflies and hummingbirds in addition to selections of Hypericum, better known as St. John’s Wort, and Caryopteris which attract honey bees. Discover a list of available plants at www.DSBG.org. The Garden’s horticulture staff and Gaston County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and help

shoppers make the best selections. Members receive 10% off all plant purchases. Garden accessories, tools and more will be available in The Garden Store.

Admission to the Plant Sale is included with general Garden admission and guests are also welcome to stroll through the Garden to enjoy the spring blooms. Admission for Garden members is free, $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors 60+, and $6.95 for children 2-12.

For more information, visit www.DSBG.org.

A Garden member preview of the Plant Sale will be held on Friday, April 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. Garden Members are invited to join us for cookies and lemonade while browsing the plant selection. Members receive 10% off all plant purchases and can register in advance at www.DSBG.org.

Merry Market coming to Mt. Holly

Merry Market Mount handpicked items to bring rive no later than 9am. Entry forms must be turned in by Thursday, May 3rd at 5:00 pm. You Holly is happening on Satur- you a wide variety shopping can pick up and turn in your entry forms at the Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department day, March 24th from 10am- excitement. or Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement or email to parksandrec@gastongov.com. For 4pm.

Over 50 vendors will bring additional information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-922-2164 or all of their handcrafted and visit the County’s website at www.gastongov.com./parksandrec.

Gaston County strives to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. If you require assistance to participate in a program, service or activity of Gaston County, we request that you contact our office at least 5 days before the event.

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New Miss Mount Holly, Outstanding Teen Queens crowned The 2018 Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant was held on Sunday, February 18 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. Fourteen young women competed for the titles of Miss Mount Holly, Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen.

The new Miss Mount Holly is Melanie Robinson.

She is the 22-year-old daughter of Mike and Linda Robinson of Huntersville. She attends Appalachian State University and presented the vocal selection “To Make You Feel My Love” for the talent competition. Her community service program is titled “ADHD Awareness and Advocacy.”

The new Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen is Sarah Grace Blackwelder.

She is the 14-year-old daughter of Harold and Kimberlee Blackwelder of Harrisburg.

She attends Charlotte Christian School and performed a lyrical dance for the talent competition. Her community service program is titled “Commit to Be Fit.” The new Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen

is Lilly Beaver. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Laurie Beaver of Concord. She attends A.L. Brown High School and performed a musical theater dance for the talent competition. Her community service program is titled “Bent Not Broken: Helping Special Needs Children Spread Their Wings to Soar.”

Madison Mace was the runner-up for Miss Mount Holly, and Delaney McKaughn was the runner-up for Outstanding Teen. The other contestants were Sarah Boyd, McKenzie Powell, Jaylen Holt, Sloan Sorrell, Piper Styles, Madisyn Spagnola, Morgan Ellison, Kaitlyn Sparks, and Kassie Styles.

Young women who live, work, or attend school fulltime within a 50-mile radius of Mount Holly were eligible to enter the pageant.

Again this year, the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association sponsored the Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant. Tiffany Payne-Costner and Todd Hagans were the co-hosts, and the Miss Gastonia dancers from Studio Elite in Cramerton provided special entertainment. The

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pageant was directed by Delores Cox, and Cathy LaytonAupied served as the producer/ choreographer.

During the program, David Moore, a member of the Mount Holly City Council, offered remarks on behalf of the city, and he presented a “key to the city” to Miss Mount Holly 2017 Allison Farris and Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Chloe Clary, who crowned their successors.

Mount Holly’s Marissa Garrison, a student at Stuart W. Cramer High School who is the reigning Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen, was a special guest at the pageant.

Among the scholarship sponsors were Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College, which provided in-kind scholarships totaling $13,500 for Miss Mount Holly and the first runner-up.

The three winners will join Miss Gastonia Sophia Kellstrom, Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen Emily Miller, and Miss Gaston County Kayla Clark in representing the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association at this summer’s Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant.

Pageant organizers are focused now on scheduling public appearances, preparing for the state pageant in June, and planning for the 2019 Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant set for October 20 at Stuart W. Cramer High School.

For more information, visit www.missgastoniapageant. com or go to the “Miss Gastonia Pageant” page on Facebook.

The 2018 Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant was held on Sunday, February 18 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The winners were (left to right) Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Sarah Grace Blackwelder, Miss Mount Holly Melanie Robinson, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen Lilly Beaver.

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South Fork River Sweep The Cramerton Community Committee will host the 2 nd Annual South Fork River Sweep on April 7.

Registration will be at 10:00 a.m. and sweep will begin at 10:30 a.m. All volunteers are asked to meet at Riverside Park & Greenway where they will be split into groups to focus on 4 or 5 designated locations along the river. If you would like to be on the water during the cleanup, please provide your own canoe or kayak. All other volunteers will work on shore.

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Also- The Spring Float the Fork will launch from the Centennial River Access on April 7 th at 9:00 a.m. This is a free event, however, you are encouraged to bring your own canoe or kayak to join the group paddle. If you don’t have a canoe or kayak, you can rent one from rental spots in Town. If you are new to paddling and a little nervous, there will be a quick “Paddling 101” training session at the Fire Department at 8:30 a.m.

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Church Directory Fii t B First F Baptist Bapti aptis ap pti t Church of Belmont

New Covenant United Methodist

South Main St • Mt Holly, NC

New Providence Baptist Church

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

MT. HOLLY

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

East Belmont Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-827-6280

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

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

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

Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

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

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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Bethel Baptist Church

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

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

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

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

Westview Presbyterian Church

First United Methodist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Community Christian Fellowship

Cornerstone Family Worship

First Baptist Church

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

LOWELL

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Core Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

St. Paul FHB Church

Chapel Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Bethlehem Church Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

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

New Life Baptist Church

Epic Church

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

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

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

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

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

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

First Free Will Baptist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Trinity Full Gospel Church

First Presbyterian Church

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Lowell

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 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

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

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

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

CRAMERTON

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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Be a chain breaker If you are like me, you find that your life is often filled with routines.

I find that for the most part, I follow the same regime every day. I will get up at the same time each morning, make the same breakfast, and carry out the day’s events in Rev. Trent Rankin much of the same way Salvation Church I do every day. Perhaps Gastonia, NC this is the same thing you salvationchurchnc.org do as well. It is easy to salvationchurchnc@gmail.com get caught up in the routines, yet in doing so, we risk missing out on the spontaneous things life has to offer. This can also be true in our spiritual lives as well. In this life we have many things that keep us from becoming what God wants us to be. Whether it is our routines, or something else, what is keeping us from achieving God’s will in our lives? Perhaps we have some chains to break.

Mark 11:15-19 records the story of Jesus cleansing the temple. Jesus after He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, as He prepared to go to the cross, entered the temple. As He went in, he noticed that people were buying and selling animals to use for sacrifice, and others were changing money as well. Instead of people bringing an animal from their own flock to sacrifice to God,

they were simply purchasing whatever they could find in the temple. They were not really sacrificing at all. As Jesus saw such disregard for God’s law, He began to cast out these people from the temple who bought and sold. He overturned the tables of business in the temple. Jesus said to them, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of thieves” (Mark 11:17, NKJV). The people in the temple that day had become lost in their routines.

They were complacent, as they were content with half-hearted worship.

Jesus came to earth to be a chain breaker. He broke the chains of sin and complacency. Perhaps you have chains that need to be broken today.

Maybe you are in sin, and the heavy chains of sin have enslaved you to Satan. Jesus conquered sin as He died on the cross for us. Whatever the chains are that hold you, Jesus can break them.

Let Jesus break your chains today. Begin to see the vision God has for your life, and start living for Him. Whatever it is that binds you, cast it off through Jesus, and live for Him today. Too many people are carrying heavy loads through life. They are carrying chains that only Jesus can break. Jesus broke the chains of sin, death, and Satan, and through Him you can find true freedom. John 8:36 tells us, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (NKJV). Let Jesus break the chains that hold you back from God today. Find true freedom in Him!

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Meditations Your God dream As I travel around I often ask people, “If money was no object, tell me your God dream.”

I am amazed how this question perplex most people. So, I probe a little more, “You do dream don’t you? So what is your God size dream?

What is that urgency God has placed in your heart?” Again, I receive the deer in the headlight look.

When did we stop dreaming? Why are we afraid? When God put’s a dream in my heart it is often bigger than I can imagine accomplishing.

Will I trust God even when circumstances seem unfavorable?

One day Joseph had a dream that he shared with his brothers. It was a dream where he reigned even over his family. Joseph’s brothers were jealous of his dream and had him sold into slavery. Joseph spent many years in slavery and imprisonment, a victim of evil schemes and false accusations. But, Joseph did not falter from his God size dream. When Joseph was put into prison, he could have looked at his circumstances and become discouraged thinking his dream would not become a reality.

Approximately thirteen years later where do we find Joseph? “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Since God has revealed the meaning of dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or

wise as you are. You will be in charge of my court, and all my people will take orders from you. Only I, sitting on my throne, Rev. Angela Pleasants will have a rank higher District than yours.’” Genesis Superintendent 41:39-40 NLT. of Catawba Valley When we think of Methodist Churches God dreams we often look at our lack of resources, minimum numbers, unfavorable circumstances and we settle into complacency and doubt while leaving the dreams unfulfilled. Mark Batterson in Chase the Lion said, “At the end of our lives, our greatest regrets will be the God-ordained opportunities we left on the table, the God-given passions we didn’t pursue, and the God-sized dreams we didn’t go after because we let fear dictate our decisions.”

What dream has God put into your heart?

Will you focus on what you lack? Or, will you look at the abundance and power of God to fulfill the dream in your life? Jesus told the father who had a son seized by a spirit that would throw him violently to the ground, “Anything is possible if a person believes.” What will you choose to believe

Alexander Memorial Gaston Manufacturing Career Expo gives Easter egg hunt students insight into promising futures Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, 208 S. Main St. Belmont, will have an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 31 at 10am. All children are invited to join in the fun. A free hot dog lunch will be served after the egg hunt. There will be a prize drawing for stuffed Easter bunnies. Everything is free.

For more information call Teresa Rowell at 704-825-0190 between am-5pm or Rev. Jerry Pennington at 704-674-7986.

First Baptist Belmont Easter event First Baptist Belmont will present a very special time of music and worship"Road to Calvary A Journey of Grace & Resurrection”. On Pa lm

Sunday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00A.M First Baptist Church, Belmont at 23 N. Central Ave Belmont. Everyone welcome.

Arts at Abbey concert Arts at the Abbey is pleased to offer a concert Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica featuring the Gaston Chorale Society in Seven Last Words, a choral journey through the passion by contemporary composer

Michael John Trotta. Daniel J. Wynkoop is conductor.

Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted.

For information see www. bac.edu or call 704-461-6012 or the Gaston Choral Society 704- 616-5887.

At the Gaston County Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo on Thursday, March 29, area manufacturing companies will give Gaston County middle and high schoolers the opportunity to learn about the many local career prospects that will be available to them right after high school.

Twenty-two middle and high schools from around Gaston County will provide roundtrip transportation to bring approximately 800 students to the expo, which takes place in two buildings on the Dallas campus of Gaston College and at the adjacent Gaston College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM). Middle school students will attend from 9 to 11 a.m. and high school students will attend from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upon arrival to the event venues, the students will see a video presentation about the event, learn who is participating, and what they should glean from the expo. They then will

assemble in groups to visit various participating manufacturers’ displays and talk with company representatives who will share information about the companies, the products they manufacture, employment opportunities, and what they look for in candidates for employment. Each group of approximately 22 students will see five companies; every student will receive a packet that includes information about all of the manufacturing companies present at the career expo.

The event is co-sponsored by the partners in WSAT, the Workforce Solutions Action Team consisting of Gaston County Schools, Gaston College, Gaston Regional Chamber, Gaston County Economic Development Commission, Gaston County Workforce Development Board, NCWorks Career Center, and a number of local businesses in Gaston County.

Steve D’Avria, President and CEO of the Gaston Regional Chamber, is enthusiastic about

N.C. Forest Service encourages people to plant a tree The N.C. Forest Service is encouraging all North Carolinians to plant a tree to celebrate Arbor Day. Seedlings are available to order through the N.C. Forest Service Nursery and Tree Improvement Program.

Trees bring more than scenic beauty; large deciduous trees shade and cool houses in the summer, reducing dependence on air conditioning. Evergreen trees help save on heating bills by blocking the wind in the winter. Trees are also excellent filters for pollution that find their way into our lakes, rivers, wetlands, coastal waters and underground sources of drinking water.

“Residents interested in planting trees should consider species native to the state as they typically require less maintenance and are better suited to the

local soils and climate,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “As with anything you plant, be sure you are putting your trees in an appropriate and safe location. Think about the ‘righttree, right-place’ method before you plant a tree, know what it looks like at maturity and its site requirements. Consider the height, crown spread, proximity to electrical wires and buildings, and the available planting space above and below ground, which is crucial to the long-term survival of a tree.”

The official North Carolina Arbor Day is celebrated on the first Friday after March 15. National Arbor Day is on the last Friday in April. Different municipalities in the state may celebrate their local Arbor Day at different times.

For information related to native

tree nurseries in North Carolina or to order seedlings through the N.C. Forest Service, visit us online at http://ncforestservice.gov and follow the links under “Programs and Services” for the Nursery and Tree Improvement program. Seedlings can also be ordered by phone at 888-NC-TREES, at any N.C. Forest Service facility, or by mail using one of our free catalogs. To find out more about the benefits of trees on your property visit The International Society of Arboriculture website at www.treesaregood.com or contact Lucy Still-Cohn, urban forestry specialist, at 919-857-4841. For more information on indigenous plants and trees, log onto the N.C. State University web page “Going Native” at http://www.ncsu.edu/goingnative/index.html.

the collaboration among the sponsors and participants and the interaction they will have with the students. “Through the Career Expo, our chamber members can be proactive in engaging with the future of our regional workforce,” he said.

“The manufacturers will be introducing themselves, telling the students what they do, and how the students can meet the companies’ needs. I grew up in West Virginia, close to companies like DuPont and General Electric, and I was not made aware of opportunities that may have been available there.

This event will let students see that they can have a promising future right in their home town—and, for some of them, that future could begin as early as this summer.”

Among the approximately 20 participating companies are American & Efird (A&E), Dixon Quick Coupling, Firestone Textiles Company, Gen-

try Plastics, Georgia Pacific, GSM Services, Hunter Douglas, LanXess, Mann+Hummel, Pharr Yarns, Stabilus, and Tosaf USA. For Gaston College, the Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo offers an excellent platform to tell middle and high school students about the many educational paths that are available to them through the College. In addition to cosponsoring and hosting the event, Gaston College will share information about its academic offerings and about its Apprenticeship 321 program, through which students receive job-specific training and a costfree education from Gaston College while earning a salary from local employers who are partners in the apprenticeship program.

For more information about the event, contact Brett Buchanan at bcbuchanan@gaston. k12.nc.us or 704-861-2496.

Senior Center event The Gaston County Senior Center will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary on Friday April 6th at 6pm at the Gaston County Senior Center located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. Come join in to share memories and reflect on the Center’s History. Special entertainment and food will be provided.

For additional information

please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-9222165 or visit the County’s website at www.gastongov.com.

Gaston County strives to make its programs, services, and activities accessible to all. If you will require an accommodation we request that you contact the office at least five days before the event.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue has this beautiful Miniature Aus-

Beginning on Monday, March 19 and lasting through Saturday, April 14 the two-way section of Linestowe Drive in East Belmont will be closed while sewer updates are being completed. This closure will prevent residents in the area from accessing Catawba Street directly from the two-way section of Linestowe Drive.

The following detour route has been established: River Drive to Edgemont Avenue, take a right on Edgemont Avenue to South tralian Shepherd named Gracie as our Pet of the Week. She has 10th Street, then take a right on South 10th Street to Catawba Street.

City of Belmont graphic lovely blue eyes and is a black tri color. This little girl weighs 23 pounds and will not get any bigger. Gracie is 6 years old and is a pure joy to be around. She is very quiet and would prefer a quiet home. She is super sweet and gets emotionally attached easily.

Gracie is spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet little Gracie this Friday and Saturday.

Beginning April 7, guests at Daniel with the Garden’s annual Spring Plant tory and overlooking a broad expanse The Miniature Australian Shepherd was developed by breeding Stowe Botanical Garden will be able to Sale. It will be open seasonally noon of the formal gardens, The Beer Garden smaller Australian Shepherds for the desired size. The breed is rapenjoy their favorite brew in the heart of to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays features grassy lawns for picnicking and idly increasing in popularity among those interested in a compact the region’s largest and most popular from April 7 through July 8 in addition corn hole games. The patio provides dog with a strong dog work ethic. They are especially popular in to 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from May space for small bands, tables for din- dog agility, and do well in other dog sports including herding, obebotanical garden.

“Charlotte’s craft beer scene is 31 through Aug. 30. It will re-open for ing and benches and bar tops for quiet dience, disc dog, flyball and many other activities. booming and we believe by providing weekends in the fall Sept. 1 through Oct. conversation. Nearby the Garden has Miniature Australian Shepherds are easygoing, perpetual pupan authentic beer garden that we’re able 28. pies that love to play. Courageous, loyal and affectionate, they are established bar service beneath a shelter excellent children's companions that are great with active children.

While The Beer Garden will always to best contribute to the experience of at the end of a majestic 150-foot-long Miniature Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent and easy to savoring and appreciating a favorite carry a selection of local brews, the local brew,” said Jim Hoffman, the Gar- Garden will feature new and different pergola, covered with intriguing vines train. They can become nervous and destructive if left alone too den’s chief operating officer. “We won’t offerings from local breweries, includ- and foliage. The space also has access much without enough mental and physical exercise. Socialize your be brewing beer here, but we hope to ing free tastings from time to time. The for food trucks, which will be invited on dog well when it is a puppy to avoid it becoming suspicious of strangers. Some like to nip people’s heels in an attempt to herd support the local industry and offer an Beer Garden will also feature live music a regular basis.

The Garden’s horticulture depart- them. They need to be taught herding humans is not acceptable. experience you won’t necessarily find at during events and during its weekly Sip and Stroll event on Thursday evenings. ment is also preparing to integrate hops This breed is not usually dog aggressive. Make sure you are this your favorite brewery.”

Located on the east side of the Gar- and other interesting plants associated dog's firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog The Beer Garden opens during North Carolina Beer Month and in conjunction den, adjacent to the Orchid Conserva- with small-batch brewing into the space. Syndrome.

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

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards announced the na- tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations tional winners this week, and seven Gaston Day School stu- can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, dents received recognition. Senior RuoTong Liang received a NC 28006.

Gold Medal and American Voices Medal for her personal essay “Grandma’s Dumplings.” Freshman Grace Goff received a Gold Medal for her poem “Rooted, Tiny Watermelons.” Senior How many times have you make sure you have your Lauren Wingate received a Gold Medal for her poem “Fountain Pen.” Senior Katie Elder received a Silver Medal for her walked or driven past trash own transportation to get to flash fiction piece “Diner on Main.” Senior Sophia Hastings along the roadside and wanted the assigned target areas bereceived a Silver Medal for her poem “what you’d find in my to do something about it? Well cause everything is not within grandmother’s drawer beside her bed.” Senior Elizabeth Efird here’s your chance. City Pride walking distance. Thanks to received a Silver Medal for her Art Portfolio “Sleep”. Junior Day beckons you to come out Kathryne Garrido received a Silver Medal for her animated film for a couple of hours to clean sponsors, free t-shirts will be up Belmont city streets. Join given to volunteers. A light “Daydreamer.”

Keep Belmont Beautiful and breakfast of coffee, juice and Gold Medal, American Vision, American Voices, and Silver My colleagues at the police department and my friends at the City of Belmont at the donuts will be offered to get Medal Portfolio with Distinction winners will be invited to New the the Mount Holly Fire Department are participating in a soUpper Pavilion of Stowe Park you started.

York City to attend an awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

In cial media challenge to see which department can get the most addition, the Gold medalists’ art and writing will be exhibited at for the annual spring cleanKBB encourages neighlikes on their photo.

Check out the police department photo on the City of Mount Parsons School of Design in NY. Gaston Day School received ing on Saturday, March 24th borhoods, churches, scout Holly’s Facebook page (on the social media challenge post) more total national medals than any other school in the Mid- from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Reg- troops, businesses, schools, Carolina Region, which includes Alexander, Alleghany, Anson, ister your group by calling: and like our photo. and other organizations to P.S. Tell me what you think of my pose. I tried my best to rep- Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Ire- 704/825-8587. join in. So, let's Keep Beldell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Surry, Union, WilKBB will provide bags resent my department well.

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SCHOOL from page 1

mum use of natural light and energy efficiency throughout the school; What's to become of the older building that was vacated?

“Workers are already taking out everything that the school system can repurpose and use like desks and computers,” Huffstetler said.

“Then the building will be torn down.”

The ground where the old school sits will become

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athletic fields for the new building. Currently, Stanley Middle uses the fields at East Gaston High until their new fields are done. The new athletic facilities will including a multipurpose football field with a six-lane track, a 300foot baseball field, bleachers, a field house, and equipment storage facility.

The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Stanley Middle School will be Sunday, March 25 at 3pm.

vided from the school bond referendum approved by voters in November 2007. The new school replaces the “old” Stanley school that dated to the 1940s. The new school is built for the future and can potentially handle 1,000 students.

The new school has a floor plan that's very open, airy, modern and spacious.

“There's so much glass it lets in tons of natural light,” The new Stanley Middle School is a shining landmark in town.

Photos by Alan Hodge Huffstetler said. “There's nothing dark or dreary about it.”

The new school has a plethora of great features: a modern library and media center, which serves as the heart of the school and is located near the main entrance; a spacious cafeteria with stage area and large gymnasium to allow for a variety of uses; grades separated by wings, with the sixth grade on the main floor and seventh and eighth grades on the second floor as well as administration areas on each floor; separate bus and vehicle entrances plus 175 parking spaces and a pick-up lane that is able to Sixth grade teacher Karen Phang unpacks boxes on Friday, Students like these in teacher Jennifer Medici’s class enjoy the natural light that floods the new accommodate 90 cars; maxi- March 9 at the new Stanley Middle School.

Stanley Middle School.

Stanley Middle School principal Rebecca Huffsteter and this group of students were checking out the fabulous lunchroom in the new facility that opened for business last week. Students from Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker talks to students in Olivia Wilde’s seventh grade left- Lily Lambert, Anna Kate Robb, Tucker Ballard, Bricen Kee. class on Monday, March 12, the first day students were in the new Stanley Middle School.

Seventh grade teacher Jennifer Medici moves into her classroom on Friday, March 9 at the new Stanley Middle School.

The cafeteria in the new Stanley Middle School features a unique seating arrangement as well as a stage for presentations.

These kids in Olivia Wylie’s seventh grade language arts class, Hailey Clark, Taylor Wright, Sydnee Ballentine, Mya Robinson, have a great view from the new Stanley Middle School’s second floor.

The gymnasium at the new Stanley Middle School.

Eighth grade teacher Casey Miller unpacks boxes on Friday, March 9 at the new Stanley Middle School.

Students were seen studying in the new Stanley Middle School media center.

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Stuart Cramer ladies win over North Gaston

Stuart Cramer’s #2 Zoe Bourque gets tangled up as she drives for the ball against North Gaston.

Stuart Cramer girls varsity soccer clashed with North Gaston last Friday and came away with a 1-0 win. Here, Stuart Cramer’s #6 Calee Exum sends the ball flying.

Photos by Lydia Julen

Kennedy Denton #8 of Stuart Cramer shows fancy footwork in the North Gaston game.

Payton Dyksterhouse #17 of Stuart Cramer races for the ball.

Lady Storm player #8 Katie Denton strives for ball control in the North Gaston game.

Stuart Cramer player #14 Breanna Hux and other players have all eyes on the ball.

Zoe Borque #2 of Stuart Cramer knocks noggins with a North Gaston player.

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South Point baseball looks solid in 4-3 Shelby win

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The South Point Red Raiders baseball team has won two of their last three games.

The Red Raiders are in good shape sitting at 5- 2 overall and 4-1 in conference play. In recent action the Red Raiders beat Chase 13-6, and lost to Forestview 10-1.

On Friday night South Point also beat Shelby 4-3.

In the Shelby game Evan Mauldin started for the Red Raiders and pitched for five innings. While on the mound Mauldin struck out three batters.

South Point head coach Jason Lineberger wanted to see his team play a complete game.

He got that against Shelby.

“We probably played a more complete game,” Lineberger said. “Our pitching was better. We will able to execute our offense better.”

Lineberger credits the Red Raider’s ability to play clean baseball with helping notch the win.

“We were making some early-season mistakes,” Lineberger added.”We cleaned that up Friday night.”

Scottie Lee was South Point’s top batter. The 6’2” senior was three for three at the plate.

In the coming weeks the Red Raiders will have to keep an eye on RS Central. Right now the undefeated Hilltoppers are the top team in the conference.

With the way things stack up today the Red Raiders are locked in at second place in the Southwestern 2A Conference.

South Point trails the RS Central by one game RS Central beat South Point 7-0 earlier this season.

While the Hilltoppers are good they are not unstoppable.

Besides, South Point has a way of making sure their best baseball comes later in the season.

As interesting as a future RS Central-South Point showdown is what is happening this week is just as important.

This week will feature some intriguing match ups for the Red Raiders.

South Point has three games lined up. Two against East Gaston, and one against Asheville’s TC Roberson The Red Raiders beat EG earlier in the year 6-4.

South Point would be wise not to discount the Warriors. EG has been scrappy all year.

Besides, East Gaston is a conference foe. So any loss to them will hurt.

This week’s game should prove to be interesting.

East Gaston High senior Zach Adams has signed to play baseball at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount.

Seated left to right Tom Adams (dad and athletic director), Zach, Lisa Adams (mom). Standing left to right Kenneth Pasour (JV coach), Ryan Resendez (assistant coach), Jennifer Reep (principal), Randy Sellers (head baseball coach), Alex Adams (brother), Josh Frazier (OTK coach).

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Gaston Christian golf...

The Gaston Christian men’s golf team played against Metrolina Christian Academy on Tuesday, March 13th. The match was played on a rain-soaked layout at Rolling Hills CC in Monroe. Metrolina played well, finishing with a four-man total of 161. They were led by Karsten Shields with 39. Gaston Christian was playing short-handed on Tuesday, with only three participants. They were required to take the maximum as their fourth score. Haddon Barrett was low man with a 48. The four man totals are below: Metrolina Christian Academy 161 Karsten Shields 39 Lucas Helms 40 Layne Lambert 41 Collin Welborn 41 Gaston Christian School 210 Haddon Barrett 48 Caleb Smyre 49 Ethan Thrower 50 Max 4th man 63

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Gaston Christian School Varsity Soccer beat Southlake Christian Academy 9-0 last week.

GCS goals and assists: Favour Spear 4, Sydney Foley 2 goals 2 assists, Katie Unger 2 goals Emma Plunket 1 goal, Victoria Graham, Kelsey Unger, Izzy Hoover, Peyton Walker each had 1 assist.

Katie Moore had the shut out in goal.

Gaston Christian soccer beats Charlotte Christian Gaston Christian School Varsity girls soccer topped Charlotte Christian School 4 – 3 last week.

Gaston Christian Goals and assists: Favour Spear 2 goals 1 assist, Sydney Foley 1 goal 1 assist, Emma Plunket 1 goal, Lydia Kish 2 assists. Gaston Christian record 3-0-0.

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Reagan Sanford of Forestview drives the ball toward the goal.

The South Point and Forestview high school girls soccer teams met last week for the Gazette Cup Championship game. Here, Forestview prevailed 3-1. #3 of South Point Trinity Knauf drives and kicks on goal early in South Point’s match against Forestview.

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Forestview keeper reaches for the ball just as it crosses in for South Point’s only goal.

South Point’s Brooke Vallemagne gets award for Most Valuable Offensive Player of the tournament. She’s seen with Jonas Richardson from Gaston United Soccer.

Reagan Sandford #12 of Forestview celebrates after scoring the go ahead goal late in the game against South Point to help the Jaguars claim the Gazette Cup Championship last Saturday at George Poston Park.

#18 of Forestview battles for the ball with South Point’s #12 Sophia Demark.

South Point Red Raiders Congratulations to the Stuart Cramer High Science Olympiad team that recently competed at Catawba Valley Community College. Overall, as a team they took 10th place out of 23 teams and that is without competing in two events. First place winners will advance to the State Competition at NC State University in April.

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School needs, bond vote topics at Montcross Area Chamber breakfast March 23 The Montcross Area Chamber is hosting a program to give Gaston County residents a chance to learn more about the school bond referendum and a separate sales tax vote to fund the school bonds. Both issues will be the topics at the Chamber’s next Business Buzz breakfast sponsored by CaroMont Health on Friday, March 23, from 7:30 – 9 a.m.

The program will be in the auditorium at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont.

During the primary election on May 8, Gaston County voters will decide the fate of a plan to fund desperately needed

new schools, and long overdue school expansions and repairs. The Board of Directors of the Montcross Area Chamber has adopted a resolution of support urging voters to vote “yes” for passage of the school bond proposal and the additional sales tax required to pay for the bond debt.

At the March 23 breakfast and program, Gaston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Booker will speak on the $250 million school bond

proposal, and Gaston County Manager Earl Mathers will speak on the quarter-cent additional sales tax.

Cost to attend is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Advance registration and payment is required at www.MontcrossAreaChamber.com, or contact Chamber Member Services Director Andrea Schrift at 704.825.5307, ext. 3, or by email at andrea.schrift@montcrossareachamber.com.

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Belmont Central Elementary

Bessemer City Middle School

Carr Elementary

Cramerton Middle School

H.H Beam Elementary

Holbrook Middle School

Kiser Elementary

Lowell Elementary

New Hope Elementary

Pinewood Elementary

Sadler Elementary

Stanley Middle School

Tryon Elementary

W.C. Friday Middle School

Woodhill Elementary

Students show off robots during annual RoboGASTON competition Cheers and excitement filled the gymnasium at Forestview High School on Saturday (March 10) as hundreds of elementary and middle school students showed off their computer programming and research skills during RoboGASTON 2018.

New Hope Elementary School’s robotics team, the “H20 Overachievers,” and Holbrook Middle School’s robotics team, “Team E.C.H.O.,” took overall top honors in the annual Gaston County Schools robotics competition.

“This group of students held true to the First Lego League core values,” said Holbrook Middle School robotics coach Jonathan Robinson. “They had fun, worked hard, shared experiences, showed gracious professionalism, learned a tremendous amount about hydrodynamics, and enjoyed friendly competition. It was an honor for Mrs. Dobson and me to be able to coach this group of young adults.”

New Hope Elementary, which placed first last year in the regional competition, continued their success at RoboGASTON. “We’re so excited for our team and proud of their hard work,” said New Hope robotics coaches Caroline Sloan and Shelly Burke. “Our students were responsible for all the programming and building this year and felt more ownership in winning the competition. We are blessed to coach such a great group of students who support and encourage each other and shine brightly in all they do.”

The event was the culmination of a year of practice and learning

for the students, who have concentrated on how to build and program LEGO robots to carry out various tasks or “missions.” In addition to the robot runs, teams were graded on their research presentation and teamwork.

“I’ve had a really wonderful time participating in the robotics program,” said Teddy Hibberd, a sixth grade student at Belmont Middle School. “It’s been a great experience, and it has helped me learn a lot of new things about our community.”

Below is a list of the award winners from RoboGASTON 2018.

Elementary School RoboGASTON Champion: New Hope Elementary, H2O Overachievers Middle School RoboGASTON Champion: Holbrook Middle, Team E.C.H.O. Elementary School RoboGASTON Runner-Up: Pinewood Elementary, Hydroflow Middle School RoboGASTON Runner-Up: W.C. Friday Middle, T.G.I.Friday Middle School First Place Robot Runs: Bessemer City Middle, Roaring Robotic Tigers Elementary School First Place Robot Runs: Carr Elementary, The Carr Row-bots Elementary School Second Place Robot Runs: Woodhill Elementary, Robo Hornets

Middle School First Place Project Presentation: Stanley Middle, Cyber Savages Elementary School First Place Project Presentation:Lowell Elementary, Circuit Breakers Elementary School Second Place Project Presentation: Belmont Central Elementary, HydroEagles Middle School First Place Teamwork: Cramerton Middle, Aqua Eagles Elementary First Place Teamwork: Sadler Elementary, Hydrogators Elementary Second Place Teamwork: Tryon Elementary, Electric EELS Overall Judges Award: H.H. Beam Elementary, H2Beam Bulldogs Overall Gracious Professionalism: Kiser Elementary, Tigertronics “The robotics program allows students to solve problems, make judgements and decisions, work with others, and think creatively,” said mathematics curriculum facilitator Diane Price, who coordinated the annual competition. “Additionally, students learn to work independently, set goals, manage projects, and understand accountability for materials and timelines.”

A special thank you to the Gastonia East Rotary Club and Elevation Church for helping to sponsor RoboGASTON.

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Abbey women top Chowan Rebecca Luca (pictured) scored six goals and handed out three assists in a 19-4 victory over Chowan last week for the Belmont Abbey women’s lacrosse team. With the win, The Abbey improved to 6-2 on the year and 2-0 in conference play. Chowan is now 4-5 in 2018, and 3-2 against Conference Carolinas opponents. It was Mountain Island Lacrosse Day for The Abbey.

Mountain Island is a youth program that offers children the chance to play lacrosse.

Rebecca Stromberg scored on a pass from Katie Cavanaugh less than a minute into the game. Later in the half, Luca strung together four goals in

a span of 2:39. Then Jenna Ziedzwiedzki and Caitlin Cook scored eight seconds apart. Marin Felsoci capped off the scoring with a goal at the 2:05 mark, and The Abbey owned an 11-1 lead at halftime. The Crusader defense limited the Hawks to just nine shots and caused 10 Hawk turnovers in the half.

Luca set up Stromberg for a score just 2:18 into the second to start the Abbey scoring in the second. Later, Stromberg scored on a pass from Allison Cline to make it a 14-2 game.With 5:43 left in the contest, defender Ashley Mistretta scored her first career goal. Katherine Haenlein capped off the scor-

ing at the 1:29 mark, and the Crusaders finished the game with a 19-4 win.

On the day, Luca led the offense with six goals and three assists. Stromberg scored four times. Felsoci tallied three goals and won a gmae-high 10 draw controls.

Taylor Nugent, making her first career start in goal, made five saves.

The stingy Abbey defense gave up just 13 Chowan shots on the day, and only four in the second half. The Crusaders won 20 of the game’s 25 draw controls. They also converted all 12 clear attempts.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

These are the presenters who spoke with Cramerton Middle School students about career paths.

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Career Day at Cramerton Middle School The 2nd Annual Career Day at Cramerton Middle School Heather Queler, Labor & Delivery Nurse on March 16, 2018 was a success due to the willingness of Kelli Howze, EMT, GEMS local professionals, leaders, and business owners to volunteer Laura Witherspoon, EMT, GEMS their time. Over 500 seventh and eigth grade students were Lieutenant Commander Jose Sanchez, ROTC Instructor, able to hear from career professionals in a variety of fields.

South Point High School As students begin to select high school courses and fineSergeant Corey Debbold, Police Officer, Cramerton Police tune their educations, it is a wonderful opportunity to visual- Department ize what real life can offer after graduation. Having working Niles Yantchook, School Social Worker, Gaston County professionals lead educational sessions on careers is the per- Schools fect opportunity for middle school students to gain first-hand David Grimes, Teacher, South Point High School knowledge.

Dr. Katherine Burke, Veterinarian, Banfield Pet Hospital The school counseling department worked hard to find professionals from various career pathways which included many extremely experienced experts, such as the Honorable Jesse Caldwell, Superior Court Judge, who spoke of his legal education and career, and several younger professionals in the early stages of their careers such as Chef Madison Warren and General Manager Aaron Samole from Webb Custom Kitchen to speak about working in the culinary profession.

Many speakers spoke of their trajectory into their current roles through careful planning or through several iterations of different jobs. Regardless, the speakers introduced students to many varied opportunities in our community, embodied positive role-models, and proved that they value the future generation by giving their time.

The following is a complete listing of the Career Day preSophomore senters: Randall Slusher, Airline Mechanic Samantha Spagnoletti, Animal Trainer, The Perfect Pet Jeanine Dibble, Artist and Teacher, Art by J Chad Duncan, Athletic Director, Gaston County Schools Baseball Jarrett Friday, Athletic Trainer, Caromont Health #13 ~ Infield, Emily Leazer, Attorney, Gray, Layton & Kersh Outfield & Pitcher Jesse Caldwell, Superior Court Judge Madison Warren, Culinary Specialist, Webb Custom Kitchen Resa Hoyle, Beginning Teacher & Mentor Specialist, Gaston County Schools Laura Clark, Employee Relations Specialist, Gaston County Schools Dawn Gluck, Engineer Aaron Samole, General Manager, Webb Custom Kitchen www.allwoodinsurance.com Phil Painter, Account Director, Image Mark Kathryn Norris, Hair Stylist, Paul Mitchell Chloey Bailey, Hair Stylist, Paul Mitchell Dr. Shawnya Gore, Physician, Caromont Health

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South Point 2018 Winter Sports Awards South Point High School held its annual Winter Sports Awards Banquet on Wednesday, March 7th. Awards were presented for Wrestling, Varsity and JV Cheerleading, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Varsity and JV Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Kent Hyde, athletic director, announced the following athletes recognized as Southwestern Conference All Conference in their respective sports.

Men’s Basketball – Zachary Baker, Moses Nueman, Blake Zieske Women’s Basketball – Kayleigh Shreffler Men’s Swimming – John Gray Blount, Garvin Collins, Eli Fermaglich, Jacob Johnson, Alec Long, Luke McMahan, Luke Smith, Davis Spencer Women’s Swimming – Sarah Axtell, Audrey Beaty, Allie Blanchard, Olivia Hyde, Abby Long, Sophie Smith, Macie Wagner, Mary Walker Wrestling – Corbin Allen, Andrew Warren Mr. Hyde also announced that Kody Kubbs had been chosen Southwestern 2A Conference Coach of the Year in Men’s Basketball and Mary Ellen Lewis Southwestern 2A Conference Coach of the Year in Women’s Swimming.

Listed below are the award winning athletes and their sports.

WRESTLING Corbin Allen – Most Valuable Wrestler Gavin Dowell – Coach’s Award Andrew Warren – Most Improved Wrestler

MEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL Blake Zieske – Most Valuable Player Anthony Little – Most Improved Blake Turner – Co-Mr. Basketball Logan Threatt – Co-Mr. Basketball MEN’S JV BASKETBALL Grayson Hansen – Hustle Award Grayson Dunbar – Coach’s Award WOMEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL Abigail Morgan – Hustle Award Kayleigh Shreffler – Offense Award Riley Racz – Defense Award VARSITY CHEERLEADING Courtney Karagias – Most Valuable Cheerleader Sofia Saiz – Sportsmanship Award Sadie Hannifin – Outstanding Leadership Award JV CHEERLEADING Camry Haynie – Co-Coach’s Award Savannah Rogers – Co-Coach’s Award MEN’S SWIMMING Jacob Johnson – Most Valuable Swimmer Ben Bogle – Sportsmanship Award Alec Long – Coach’s Award John Gray Blount – Standout Swimmer Garvin Collins – Standout Swimmer WOMEN’S SWIMMING Allie Blanchard – Most Valuable Swimmer Emily Axtell – Sportsmanship Award Abby Long – Coach’s Award Mary Walker – Standout Swimmer Kennedy Logan – Standout Swimmer

Swimming: Front Row: Mary Walker, Standout Swimmer; Kennedy Logan, Standout Swimmer; Emily Axtell, Women’s Sportsmanship Award; Allie Blanchard, Women’s Most Valuable Swimmer; Abby Long, Women’s Coach’s Award; Luke McMahan, Standout Swimmer. Back Row: Alec Long, Men’s Coach’s Award; Jacob Johnson, Men’s Most Valuable Swimmer; John Gray Blount, Standout Swimmer; Garvin Collins, Standout Swimmer; Ben Bogle, Men’s Sportsmanship Award.

Cheerleading: Sofia Saiz, Varsity Sportsmanship; Courtney Karagias, Varsity Most Valuable Cheerleader; Sadie Hannifin, Varsity Outstanding Leadership Award; Savannah Rogers, JV Co-Coach’s Award. Not Pictured: Camry Haynie, JV Co-Coach’s Award.

Men’s Basketball: Front Row: Anthony Little, Varsity Most Improved; Grayson Dunbar, JV Coach’s Award. Back Row: Logan Threatt, Varsity Co-Mr. Basketball; Grayson Hansen, JV Hustle Award; Blake Zieske, Varsity Most Valuable Player. Not Pictured: Blake Turner, Varsity Co-Mr. Basketball.

Wrestling: L-R: Gavin Dowell, Coach’s Award; Corbin Allen, Most Valuable Wrestler; Andrew Warren, Most Improved.

Photos by Charlotte Sautner

Women’s Basketball: Abigail Morgan, Varsity Hustle Award Not Pictured: Riley Racz, Varsity Defense Award; Kayleigh Shreffler, Varsity Offense Award.

James Dover is Spelling Bee winner James Dover won the recent Belmont Central Elementary School spelling bee. James went on to be first runner up in the Gaston County Schools Spelling Bee. Congratulations to James!

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Page Primary School, Belmont, has named Students of the Month for Character Trait Kindness: Bottom row (L to R): S. Fellows, K. Payes, S. Smith, C. Hunt. Middle row (L-R): L. Horn, S. Taylor, P. Williams, K. Dunwood, C. Morgenstern, J. Wells. Top row (L-R) L. Taylor, J. Clemmer, N. Murzynski, H. Todd, C. MacKinnon, F. Halfhill.

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Stuart Cramer and East Gaston baseball push on

Thursday, March 22, 2018

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by MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The East Gaston Warriors and Stuart Cramer Storm are still trying to sort things out on the baseball diamond.

Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in the last few weeks. However, both teams have also shown that they also have a lot of work to do.

Last week the Warriors lost to RS Central 5-4 and East Rutherford 13- 3.

The Warriors are 3-3 overall and 2- 3 in conference play.

EG is still fighting for a foothold in a tough Southwestern 2A. EG played some solid ball against RS Central. They hung tough against the undefeated Hilltoppers.

Against RS Central, Zach Adams and Josh Jolly split time on the mound.

Adams fought hard but gave up four hits. Jolly fared a bit better only giving up one hit.

The East Gaston defense played a solid game. The Warriors had no errors.

EG also swung some heavy bats against the Hilltoppers.

The Warriors belted out nine hits against RS Central. The Warrior’s top hitters were Charles Black, Josh Jolly and Ethan Woodward. All three had two hits each.

Woodward was credited with the loss.

Things against the East Rutherford Cavaliers were a little bit tougher. East Gaston just didn’t have that good of a game.

Ethan Woodward, Noah Breakfield and Charles Black all spent time in the mound as the Warriors try to find the winning combination.

The Warriors defense gave up 13 hits and had two errors.

The top batters against the Cavs were Dosi Jonas and Ethan Woodward. Jonas had two hits and a home run. Woodward had two hits as well.

Woodward got the loss in this game.

Things are far from dire for East Gaston. The Warriors have shown that they can mount an offense and play good defense. EG just has to fit it all together and be consistent.

This week will be tough for EG. They play South Point twice.

Like East Gaston, Cramer has also had some ups and downs.

Last week the Storm had a busy, yet very productive week.

The Storm beat Burns 4-3 in a game that went into nine innings.

The Storm follow that up with a 16-6 win Highland Tech and an 8-0 loss to North Gaston.

Cramer is 3- 4 overall and 2- 2 in Big South 3A Conference play.

Cramer has the ability to hang with just about anybody.

That was played out and a 9-4 win over the 5-1 Lincolnton Wolves and the Burns win.

Burns is one of the Big South’s tougher teams with a 7-1 record.

In the weeks ahead Cramer will have a tough road. The Big South may be one of the toughest conference in the state.

However, that doesn’t mean the Cramer won’t be competitive. The Storm can bring it.

In fact based on the way they have played so far it wouldn’t be surprising to see Cramer pulling off some big-time upsets.

ALEX KOCH Senior

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

WANT TO BUY

BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER IN SEARCH OF a Perkins Brailler. Need ASAP. Call or email: anitamccraw611@gmail.com (828) 351-8288

TEST LAB TECHNICIAN Full time with medical, dental, vision,401k, life insurance. Starting wage $12.00 per hour depending on experience. Will train to wash, dry, electrical test and visual test rubber products. Able to lift 50 lbs and subject to drug testing. Apply in person at Safety Test.

107 Cherryville Rd, Shelby.

DRIVERS:

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties.

Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs & installations. Ask about glass door installation & repair. 704-4190117 (704) 472-9367

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info, call (24 hrs). (704) 865-1561

EMPLOYMENT NEEDED: GUTTER MECHANIC. Job: Help install seamless guttering. 30-40 hours per week. Must have drivers license. Call for appointment, (704) 466-3510 “APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN FOR RED WOK”. COUNTER SERVER / CASHIER: Part Time Position. Own transportation required. Some experienced preferred. Apply in person at the Red Wok located at 610 E. Grover St., Shelby.

PART TIME CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Local Baptist Church in Shelby is actively seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide 15-20 hours of of¿ce/clerical work to include preparation of weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, and other documents as needed. Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Quickbooks. Must be a good Christian individual with a great work ethic and possess adequate of¿ce experience and some education (3 years exp; high school diploma). This person will also provide support to the ministerial staff. Other required clerical duties/responsibilities will be explained and discussed once contact with applicants are made. Interested applicants need apply by submitting their cover letter and resume by mail to: Ross Grove Baptist Church c/o Personnel Committee 1225 Fallston Rd Shelby, NC 28150 HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. Must pass drug test & physical. Call United Cab at (704) 482-7000 NEED SOMEONE FOR MAINTENANCE WORK. Must have a clean driving record and experience with working on rental property. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152. (704) 472-4666 REPAIR SHOP TECHNICIAN. Full time with medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance. Starting wage $12.00 per hour depending on experience. Repair gas powdered and hydraulic tools (ex drills, chainsaws etc) and assembly of jumpers/grounds. Will train but experience in tool repair would be a plus. Able to lift 50lbs. and subject to drug testing. Apply in person at Safety Test. 107 Cherryville Rd, Shelby

HIRING TRIM CARPENTER. Must have own vehicle and pass background check. Blake 704-477-6894 or Adam (828) 447-8278

E&I TECHNICIAN Responsible for the installation, repairs, maintenance, and adjustment of instruments and test equipment. Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one year related experience; or 3 or more years of E&I process manufacturing experience with trade school diploma/certification.

Business Support - Responsible for installing electrical equipment, instrumentation, and related equipment using drawings and manuals supplied (PLC, DCS, MCC, Field Instruments, Control Panels, Valves, HVAC, Lighting, UPS, Transformers, Motors, Conduit, Cables). Responsible for overhauls, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs PM work on instrumentation, and electrical equipment. Responsible for keeping accurate records of work performed, time spent on jobs, and materials used. Responsible for recommending and implementing improvement ideas/ methods for maintenance to lower costs and to improve equipment performance and reliability, and personnel safety. Ensures all maintenance practices are in compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations. EHS Responsible to support safety efforts in his/her department, participates in programs and systems to promote a safety culture at the site. Promptly and timely complies with site’s quality system databases (CPAR, Customer Complaints, QSA, etc.). Performs safety behavior observations Intervenes when unsafe acts or conditions are encountered. Understands, supports, and strictly adheres to site standards, policies, and procedures relevant to safety, industrial hygiene, security/ CTPAT requirements, and environmental. Audits conformance to safety standards.

Participates in incident investigations identifying root causes and appropriate corrective action to improve safety and environmental performance in the area. cindy.japec@fmc. com HELP WANTED at Millers Hand and Detail Car Wash, located in Rutherfordton. Serious inquiries only! (828) 4471002 FARM LABOR WORKERS NEEDED. Must have NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

Home Daily!

Dedicated Runs Hauling Liquid.

Benefits. CDL-A, good driving record, Tanker end req.

319-768-5545 HELP WANTED, MY SHOP OR YOURS. Plenty of work. Auto Body and Mechanic. Must have experience and tools. 704-4450970.

BUSINESS SERVICES EXPERIENCED RETIRED COUPLE SEEKING Small Business Bookkeeping Clients. Reasonable rates. (704) 487-0413 MCPHERSON HANDY MAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free estimates. (704) 300-1299

YARD CLEAN-UP. Debris Removal. Spreading Gravel and Mulch. Creating flower beds and small Gardens and stone walkways. Bush trimming and small tree removal or pruning. Practically anything outdoors. Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750 Discover the world’s best walk-in bathtub from 5 Reasons American Standard Walk-In Tubs are Your Best Choice 1 2 3

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JOBS IN SHELBY AND AREA ShelbyNCJobs.com - ECONOMY IS BOOMING - HIRING NOW NC4Ever@email.com LOCAL COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURER and Installation Company looking for hard working dedicated and punctual individuals part time or full time. Must be able to pass background check. Willing to train the right individual. Please apply in person, 8am-4pm. 111 Fairhope St., Forest City off of Withrow Rd., behind Big Lots.

(828) 382-0174 HELP WANTED: CONSTRUCTION/LANDSCAPING. Good Work Ethic. Drug Free. Must Have Driver’s License. No experience necessary but helpful.

Good opportunity for the right person. (704) 472-1916 NEEDING PRODUCTION, Assembly, Heavy lifting, Shipping, Receiving. Possibly work from home! Must have reliable transportation. Must pass drug test. Call for interview. Serious inquiries only! (704) 538-9863 ACCOMPANIST (PIANIST/ ORGANIST) Friendship United Methodist Church, Fallston, NC is seeking an accompanist to be a key member of our music program, accompanying our choir at rehearsal (Wednesday Evening), and providing the music (Prelude, hymn-accompaniment, Postlude, etc.) during Sunday Morning Worship Service. Rehearse with additional music groups as needed. The ideal candidate would be able to read music at an intermediate level or higher. For a detailed job description please email Ronald Ingram, PPRC Chairman at ironald@bellsouth.net NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 LANDSCAPERS NEEDED. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 4730341

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BUSINESS SERVICES

BOATS

D&S LAWN CARE. Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Mulch, Leaves, Flower beds, 13 years experience. Residential and Commercial. Taking new customers. (828) 447-4087

16FT. BASS BOAT FOR SALE. Center console, 75 HP trolling motor, fish finder, well equipped.

(828) 442-0101son@me.com

WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22 years experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, (828) 223-7730

COMPLETE PADDLING, SAILING, MOTORBOATING PACKAGE! For sale! Package deal only. 17’ square-stern Grumman canoe; 6 hp Tohatsu four-stroke remote controlled outboard; aluminum canoe trailer; deluxe sail kit; canoe cover; several additional accessories; $3,699. (828) 7556852 larry_pearson@me.com

WANT TO BUY

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Jimmy, 828-2891175. (828) 247-1070

BARNETT’S LAWN MAINTENANCE. Grass Cutting, Mulching, Pressure Washing, Weed Eating, Hedge trimming, Debris removal. Residential & Commercial. Free Estimates, Insured.

(828) 447-8287

WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. 704-4810954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545 NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. (828) 748-7264 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756

FARM & GARDEN

1985 INTERNATIONAL 274 DIESEL TRACTOR. Has cultivators, only 850 hours, good condition. $7000 (828) 2942630

$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton Collector. (704) 695-4917

CAR RENTALS We have daily, weekly and monthly car rentals (704) 300-2682 performancetuneauto@gmail.com

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

ANIMAL BEDDING PINE SHAVINGS, Sawdust or Woodchips. 18 yard dump load $185. Shavings *Pickup truck $25. Trailers filled $10 yard.

(828) 443-0534

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates.

Charles, or leave message (704) 435-8062

BLACK’S JACK OF ALL TRADES. Lawn care, pressure-washing, carpentry, mechanic work, hauling off metal.

Whatever needs to be done!

CHEAP RATES. 704-473-5124 or (864) 978-2862

BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title, running or not. Fast on time service. (704) 692-6752

14’ FISHING BOAT, WITH MOTOR & TRAILER. Call after 6pm. (704) 476-5281

CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. John Ellison (828) 289-3652

HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Call Bob, (828) 476-6058

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct.

Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197

WANT TO BUY LAND to build a home. Minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view. Email details, price, etc to: landpage777@gmail.com WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329

SNAPPER 30” CUT REAR ENGINE RIDER. Electric start, 17PH OHV Briggs’s & Stratton engine. 5 speed transmission.

New tires, transmission rebuilt.

Like new seat. Very good condition. Email us if you want pictures. sportsmansdream@yahoo.com (704) 538-0429

DECK ROLLER JOHN DEERE $20 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net TROY BILT SUPER BRONCO TILLER. Very good condition. $400 firm. (704) 300-2507 CORBIN FAMILY BEE SUPPLY offering 8 and 10 Frame Woodenware. Same prices as 2017. Call for appointment.

(828) 980-1823 HORSE HAY. Orchard/Fescue mix. Round bales starting $25.

Square bales $5. Polk County Century Farm. Leave message.

(828) 625-4713 FREE FIREWOOD. You cut it and clean it up. All Oak Trees.

Oak Grove Area, Kings Mountain, NC. (704) 300-3493

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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YARD SALES

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

PETS•LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

ESTATE SALE. Sat. Mar. 24, 7AM - 2PM. 205 Maner Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

PRIDE UPHOLSTERED LIFT RECLINER. Adjustable with remote. Excellent working condition and sanitary clean. (704) 482-4630

SHUBERT PIANO with a mirror and bench, $100. Good Condition! You must move!

(704) 472-4113

UTV 2018 KAWASAKI MULE. 6 passenger, 3 cylinder Diesel, dump bed, windshield, top, 5 hours. Selling due to health. $18,000. (828) 817-3482

CHI-POOS Beautiful white male and female pups. Mother Poodle, Father Chihuahua.

8 weeks old, they have had 2 shots and deworming. Ready for new homes. These are precious. (704) 308-1056 jlittlehorse@aol.com

2000 MAZDA B-SERIES 2WD TRUCK 5 speed with new clutch. 1 owner. 81,835 miles.

(704) 300-3990

FOR SALE BURIAL LOTS, EVERGREEN CEMETERY, BELMONT. Two Lots Garden of Devotion Section D, Lot 4, Spaces 1-2 $2500/ both, (704) 214-0228

HP ENVOY 4520 PRINTER. PRINT, SCAN, COPY, PHOTO. Also, Sofa, off white color. Can text photo. (704) 487-9228

2 CKC FEMALE YORKIE PUPPIES, $750. 15 older barbie dolls with clothes and two carrying cases. Variety of material.

(828) 245-5314 LOVESEAT THAT RECLINES & RECLINERS ON BOTH SIDES. Dark brown. Excellent condition.

(704) 481-7274

SCOOTER, GOLDEN TECH W/ANTITIPS 3 wheel scooter with shopping basket, cover, adjustable tiller, mirrors, lights, horn, charger, and delivery. (704) 951-4224 HORIZON TREADMILL with AERO soft cushioning. Deck 18” x 52”. 10 degree lift, 10 mph speed. Kept inside, great shape.

Can deliver. $245. (704) 951-4224 TC VENTURE 223 with Vortex 3x12 scope, $250. CVA .50 ca. with 3x9 scope, $125. 704-5308630 (704) 419-2189

CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443

JOHN DEERE ROLLER $20 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsputh.met AUTO PARTS FOR SALE. 1989-1994 Toyota truck parts.

1968-1972 Ford parts. 1995 Nissan truck parts. Automatic transmission for Toyota truck.

Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7”x15”. Set of factory Ford gray center caps & beauty rims 7”x15” and 8”x15”. 2001-2005 Honda Civic parts. Antique barbers chair. WANTED TO BUY: Pickup trucks of any model, make or condition. Nissan & Toyota trucks and Honda cars.

(704) 538-9742 LIKE NEW TIRES DAKOTA H/T, LT 265/75/R16, $340.

(828) 289-7783 1930 WOOD COOK STOVE. White in color, fair condition, $1000. (828) 433-1025 2 ACRES OF LAND for sale.

Ellenboro area, city water available. No owner financing, $25,000. (828) 447-7027

ELVIS COLLECTORS: Set of trading cards, #1-66, $250.

Elvis records, $20 each. Deluxe Edition DVD, $100. 828-2870982 or (828) 305-0595

iPhone 8 on us

70 BIG 4X5 ROLLS HAY. Barn Kept. Excellent hay. (704) 4777188.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 4876855 LOOKING FOR VINTAGE FIREARMS to restore. Prefer .22, .38, .357. Please call 704600-8560.

WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message & phone number (704) 472-5962

JAZZY ELECTRIC CHAIR Chair carries up to 275 lbs, short turning, Captain seat.

Also repairs available, your home or our shop. Call for pricing. (704) 951-4224

855-669-8191 Limited time offer. © 2018 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo, DIRECTV and all other DIRECTV marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389

PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $179.99. Size 10x20 $399.99. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

FESCUE HAY, HORSE QUALITY. 2017 Spring cut. In the barn. $40. Delivery available (980) 241-9010

1995 CLUB CAR GOLF CART 48 Volt Electric. Very Nice!! $2600. Call (704) 692-6699 HILLCREST GARDENS. One crypt for two at Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Prime second level #209. Current value $12,000+.

Asking $9000. Will consider any reasonable offer. Included perpetual care and purchase closing costs. 704-747-1768.

USED CAMPER TOPS. Various sizes and styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County.

(828) 980-0881

WTB: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS: working or not from 1940-1980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 email4darrell@yahoo.com

TWO GRAVE PLOTS FOR SALE at Eternal Hills, $750 each. Buyer pays transfer fee.

(828) 429-2311

SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC CHAIRS REPAIRED We repair most makes and models, 16 years experience. Most repairs we can do at your residence.

Many programs available, call for your appointment. Cash, check or bank card accepted for payment. (704) 951-4224 MARANTZ PIANO with bench.

Excellent condition, $450. (828) 429-3116

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD, BIG BONED, Black and tan.

Males and female available from West German line parents. Born 12/18/17. All shots and worming current. Call or email. (704) 3081056 jlittlehorse@aol.com

AKC SIBERIAN HUSKIES, parents on site. Shots up to date. $500 each. 704-480-6178 (704) 418-1360

HORSE FOR SALE. Very gentle, white Apaloosa, female.

Saddle and equipment available after sale of horse. (980) 2950614

HUSQVARNA LAWNMOWER, 42” CUT. 18.5 HP, used, 7 times. $1100. (704) 466-5880

PEKA-TZU & PEKINGESE PUPPIES. CKC registered. 1st shot and worming. Text only.

(864) 490-4979 (4) PEAHENS, $75 EACH. Mini Donkey, male, gelding, $200.

Call (828) 289-7719 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

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

1989 FORD RANGER 155000 miles, $1000. I have a Ford Ranger, bad motor, has good 5 speed tranny and good body parts. Sell whole or will just sell parts (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

2003 FORD EXPEDITION Black Eddie Bauer 4x4, auto 5.4 Triton engine, loaded auto-start. Tan Leather 219,000 (704) 689-2193

CAMPERS 2014 PUMA 39’ CAMPER. 3 slides, full size fridge with ice maker, washer and dryer. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large deck and outbuilding. Set up in Cross Country Campground in Denver, NC. With 2013 electric golf cart, new tires, radio, new golf cart covers, $35,000. 704-6750942 or (704) 460-1409 2006 25 FT. SALEM LE Forest River with slide, like new, sleeps 4, $6000 firm. (828) 289-4128 WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-393

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Applehead, males & females. Call for pictures. (704) 618-0418

CARS & TRUCKS 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 4WD, 4 door, 149k miles. $10,000.

(704) 909-8748 2014 BMW 3 SERIES 320i, tan leather seats, low miles, one owner, new tires, all power, sunroof. $15,500. (704) 6921648

TAIL PIPE MUFFLER ENDS. 2.5” opening. Stainless steel Thunderbolt brand. Can text photos. $75 each OBO. (704) 300-1818

1930 FORD ROADSTER Model A Roadster, $16,000. Also 1931 Ford Model A Coupe, $16,000. OBO (704) 482-4717

1984 FORD VAN Econoline XL 1 ton. 4 new tires, new brakes.

All less than 100 miles. $1500.

(704) 685-8565

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $525.

Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Offering Above and Inground pools, parts and supplies. We also maintenance, open/close pools, etc. 704-4183277. (828) 245-7540

2003 BMW Z4 Black AT, nice, 83,000 miles. $6500. 1986 Honda Shadow, 1100 cc. Black, nice. $1500. (704) 300-9223

BUCK KIDS FOR SALE. BoKi (Boer and Kiko cross) Intact, $125 each. Born November and December 2017. No Meat buyers. Gene & Becky Leach. 828245-7419, (828) 289-2868

BEES FOR SALE. BEES- Three pound packages for sale with fertilized Italian queen, $105.00.

Order now for April 15th pickup in Rutherfordton. Also have bee hives, call for specifics. Call Fred. (828) 980-0725 f.nich@ hotmail.com

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 4820540

CLUB CAR PRESCENT GOLF CART 2011 model. Has lift kit and big tires. New batteries.

Front and rear lights. Radio with CD, USB port and Bluetooth.

Must see!!!! $4495. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

2007 NISSAN VERSA 143K miles, $4200. (704) 473-5656

CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

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

(704) 538-5788

2 ELECTRIC BUCKET SEATS. Fit Mercury Marquis. Very good condition. $80 obo. Leave message. (704) 300-9303

1997 FORD RANGER High mileage, $1200. (704) 477-1610

GOOD LAYING HENS. Less than 1 year old. (2) Cuckoo Marans, (1) Araucana. $10 each or $25 for all. (828) 785-3265

Ask an associate for details.

2009 FORD EDGE SUV, AWD, Burgundy with black interior, 143k miles, $8500. (828) 3058805 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA LE. 112k miles. $6000. (704) 4184155

TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $695 with this ad.

Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

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CHILD’S CEDAR ANTIQUE bedroom suite. Seven pieces and a cedar chest, excellent condition. $2000 firm. 828-287-0982 or (828) 305-0595 FRIGIDAIRE STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER. $500 firm.

(704) 482-2147

GONE WITH WIND BARBIE. Books, picture art, video camera, craft beads, cassette cabinet, DVD rack, CD’s, VHS Marilyn collection. (828) 691-5662

1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE extended version. 77,000 miles, all black, chrome wheels, excellent condition. $4800. 704-4870550 or (704) 678-3954

2007 V-STAR 1100 CUSTOM. Very nice bike! Only 35,000 miles. $2695 or best offer! (704) 477-5984 DEPENDABLE, FUN TRANSPORTATION Red ‘85 Honda Magna VF700. New tune-up, new battery, new gas tank.

Runs great, solid road bike; shows age. Some extras. $900 OBO. 704-466-8475 (704) 4668475

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VACATIONS

VACATIONS

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

WANT TO RENT

FOR RENT

IN HEART OF MYRTLE BEACH. Vacation Home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Close to beach! $550 per week. Call 750-3082 or (704) 418-3790

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. Myrtle Beach, SC. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 decks, close to ocean. WiFi, all amenities. 6/2-8/18. (704) 718-4731

4.3 ACRES ON HWY. 64/74A, Green Hill. Approx 7 miles from Lake Lure. Wooded, over 475’ road frontage. $29,900. (864) 909-1035

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