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Parks are a good place to be - any time By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

What with many places such as libraries, museums, and other public venues closed right now, what are folks to do with their leisure time? One answer is to head out to a public park and enjoy the beautiful early spring weather.

Our area is blessed with an abundance of city and county parks offering plenty of fresh air, playground equipment for the kids, hiking and biking trails, picnic tables where you can enjoy your takeout food, and more. Belmont has two showplace parks- Stowe Park downtown and Kevin Loftin See PARKS, Page 2

Lilly and Ben Kollstedt and their dog Candy were enjoying last Friday’s beautiful weather and Stowe Park in downtown Belmont. Photo by Alan Hodge

NC Governor Roy Cooper orders schools to remain closed until May 15th

Shaylynn Adams, Miss Stuart Cramer 2019 crowning Masie Lee, Miss Stuart Cramer 2020. Photo by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

Masie Lee crowned Miss Stuart Cramer The annual Miss Stuart W. Cramer High School Pageant was held on Saturday, March 7th in the L. Reeves McGlohon Auditorium where eleven young women competed for

the title of Miss Stuart W. Cramer 2020 and a $2,500.00 college scholarship. “A Grand Affair with Twenties Flare” was the theme for See MASIE, Page 6

North Carolina public schools will stay closed through May 15 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Governor Roy Cooper made the announcement at a press conference on Monday. The state’s 1.5 million students have been home since March 16, when Cooper ordered schools closed. Cooper also announced at the press conference that he’s asked state education leaders and state lawmakers to work on a plan to educate students for the rest of the school year. The closure means North Carolina students will be at home for two months. More focus is expected to be placed now on how schools can pro-

vide remote learning for students while they’re at home. Gaston County Schools has already put into place a program to help students while school buildings are closed. The learning plan is called Gaston At Home. What is Gaston At Home? Gaston At Home is a remote learning opportunity to allow students to continue learning beyond the walls of the classroom. All materials will extend learning opportunities previously taught by classroom teachers. These review materials will help to deepen your child’s understanding and prepare them for the end of year standardized assessments. While students are engaged in Gaston At Home, assignments will be provided

by the school and may be completed virtually or via paper and pencil. What are the best practices for Gaston At Home? Create a consistent schedule and learning space for the student. Allow students to work in increments of 20 - 40 minutes at a time. Where do I obtain my Gaston At Home assignments? Students will receive a hard copy packet from their school. In the event that a student has lost his or her packet, all materials are posted on the Gaston County Schools website at www.gaston.k12.nc.us. Do you have internet access? Spectrum is offering free broadband and Wi-Fi access and will be available for

60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To receive this service, call 1-844-4888395. Do you need additional reading and curriculum resources? Mackin Educational and Follett Destiny have partnered to offer free electronic resources for all students. Using a student’s email address, they may access Follett Destiny resources offered through their school. From each school’s web page, students can access these online resources, which include over one thousand ebooks for pleasure reading and for curriculum support.

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PARKS From Page 1 Riverfront Park on the Catawba River. Stowe Park has some great new playground equipment, a large picnic shelter as well as other picnic tables under shade trees. The park has public restrooms. There’s a paved walking path. Don’t forget to view the magnificent Spirit of the Fighting Yanks statue and pavilion while you’re there. Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park has a sweeping view of the Catawba River. There’s an observation deck with an osprey nest nearby. The park features several picnic shelters, a paved trail, playground equipment, and restrooms. Nearby is the boat ramp and fishing area associated with the park.

Other pocket parks in Belmont are Linford Park in North Belmont and Davis Park near Belmont Central Elementary. East Belmont has Gantt Park with soccer fields and Dwight Frady Field with a basketball court and swing set. Mt. Holly’s main park is Tuckaseege Park. It’s also on the Catawba. It has ball fields, a trail, picnic shelter, and a nice view of the river. There’s a resident pair of osprey that have an active nest on a pole beside the ball fields. Mt. Holly also has a park on Dutchman’s Creek. In Stanley, the main park attraction is Harper Park on Blacksnake Road. This park features ball fields, a picnic

shelter, and plenty of equipment for the kids. Cramerton’s main park, Goat Island, is still closed due to the floods last month, but the greenway alongside the South Fork River is open as well as Riverside Park and Central Park. McAdenville has a paved greenway trail alongside the South Fork as well as the ball field area behind the YMCA. Legacy Park off Mains St. has playground equipment and picnic tables. Gaston County Parks has several facilities in our area. Poston Park near Lowell is a wonderful place with biking and hiking trails, picnic shelters, ball fields, and a lake. North Belmont Park on

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The Tee Pee Panic of 2020 Well, here we are in another “crisis”. This one due to a flulike illness called coronavirus. I saw a man in a food store the other day with a case of corona. Actually he had two cases but the 48 bottles he and his fellow house painter pals were fixin’ to sip on were not the same thing as the corona virus illness that has thrown our society upside down. Is there a sickness called PBR? I went to a big box store last week. It was my lucky day. A truckload of fresh, fluffy TP had just arrived. The store workers were taking it out and of the crates and trying to put the stuff on the shelves. Folks could not wait. They were grabbing it out of the boxes and filling carts with the indispensable item of personal hygiene. One of the guys trying to stock the shelf told me that the shoppers greedily grabbing the goods would be limited to one pack per person and told to take the rest of their attempted hoard back. I grabbed a pack of six rolls and sailed out the door clutching the stuff to my bosom like it was the Hope Diamond or Crown Jewels. I game my mother in law Carol Brendle two rolls and took the other four home. Hope that’s not TMI. Here’s something else. If’n you are very dexterous and have some fingernails, you can take

two-ply TP and separate the plies and effectively double the roll’s length. However, there is a caveat to this- the product you will have is half as thick and so caution is advised regarding the amount of pressure you may place upon it as you have it do its humble work less an “accident” take place and your after the fact hand washing routine need include vodka or varsol paint thinner. I saw a thing online that was interesting. It was a sliding scale that let you calculate how long your stash of TP would hold out. If you used five squares per strike and five strikes a day that’s 25 squares out of a 250 square roll. So a roll should last 10 days for one person. Really. Just a couple of weeks ago, our economy was rolling along just great. Now, it is in a jam. I spoke with a guy who had a job at a local restaurant now he is jobless. My heart went out to him and others in his boat. Back in the so-called Great Recession I did not have a full time job for four long years. I drew unemployment down to the last dime and did some freelance writing and made some other money by restoring a couple of antique motorcycles for folks. To those currently suffering job related loss I say hang in there, the Lord will watch over you and

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y o u will get Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor by until things return to normal. So, what caused this current crisis? I have an opinion and since this is my opinion column here goes. To begin with, I have been involved in journalism for three decades and have many, many awards to prove I know what I’m doing and what I’m doing now I pointing a finger at the so-called “main stream “ news media- this includes TV pundits and certain daily paper outlets. The deal is their impeachment of Trump story line fizzled out so they began casting around for the next dramatic headline and so a disease with a relatively small number of cases originating in a foreign land came into focus- coronavirus. Where was all this 24/7 coverage of the “regular” flu that caused over 100,000 casualties? Sensationalized journalism continues to fan the flames of turmoil and panic that currently grips the nation and world. But we can get through this if we keep our heads. In WWII folks in London had bombs falling on them for months. The Brits came up with an upbeat slogan- Keep Calm and Carry On. Maybe we need some of that English stiff upper lip right now.

This group of folks from Denver, Charlotte, and Gastonia decided to meet and have a picnic at Stowe Park last Friday. Photo by Alan Hodge Hickory Grove Rd. features a popular walking track, picnic shelter, restrooms, and ball fields. Also just off Hickory Grove Rd. on Mountainview St. is South Fork River Park. This natural park offers wide hiking paths and views of the South Fork River featuring

whitewater rapids. Fishing and birdwatching are popular activities at this park. In Dallas, the main county park has a history heritage village, fishing pond, plenty of open space for walking, picnic tables, and playground equipment.

These are just a few of the free recreational outlets close by that folks can enjoy, practice social distancing and improve their physical and mental outlook by enjoying the great outdoors not just during our current challenging situation but anytime.

Update on raffle to purchase second K-9 for the Belmont PD On March 6, 2020, the Belmont Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (BCPAAA) hosted a Raffle to raise funds for the Belmont Police Department for the purchase of a second K-9 (dog) for the department and Belmont Community. A highly trained K-9 can cost between $12,000 and $15,000 each. Over 550 raffle tickets were sold including over 430 by our Belmont Police Officers. The raffle raised $5,530.00 in raffle ticket sales; $2,075.00 in donations; $2,705.00 in matching funds for a total of $10,310.00. The remaining funds needed after expenses to reach the goal were donated from the Belmont Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni funds. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and promoted the event. Top salesman was Downtown Officer Ben Henderson, who sold 240 tickets himself. Thank you Officer Henderson for your extraordinary efforts in this endeavor. Newly promoted Assistant Police Chief, Boyce “Corky” Falls; City Manager, Adrian Miller; and Mayor Pro Tem, Jim Hefferan, drew the lucky

raffle winners on March 6th. Congratulations to winners – Danielle E; CJ V; and Chad S (Last initials only for privacy). For more information with regards to the raffle event or about the BCPAAA organization in general, please email us at Belmont5K@ gmail.com or call Ken Taylor

at 704-564-9530. Founded in 2002, the Belmont Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed of volunteer citizens organized to support the Belmont Police Department and the citizens of Belmont, NC.

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177-year-old St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mt. Holly is a link to our Irish past By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

March is Irish American Heritage Month and a Mt. Holly landmark is a perfect example of our area’s strong connections to Ireland. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on NC273 the oldest still standing original Catholic church in North Carolina and the fourth Catholic house of worship built in the state. The 177-year-old church, originally constructed in 1843 to serve local Irish Catholic miners and their families, traditionally holds services twice a year- on St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day. Nearly everything about St. Joseph’s except the roof, shutters, and a few other things date from its original construction. Even though the 1841 St. Paul’s Catholic Church in New Bern was the first church Catholic church built in North Carolina, a fire destroyed much of the original building in 1947. The fact that St. Joseph’s is nearly all the same as it was in 1843 lets it claim the title as the oldest original Catholic church in the state. St. Joseph’s was built to serve the Irish miners who were in Gaston County looking for gold. They had come here to work for an Italian gent named Chevalier Riva de Finola and prior to the church’s construction had used his home as a place of worship. After de Finola met with financial setbacks, he moved out of the Gaston County and the miners were without a place to worship. Thus was born the need for a Catholic church near what would eventually be Mt. Holly. A driving force behind the building of St. Joseph’s was Father Cronin who started

The cemetery at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. a fundraising effort for the church’s cost which was estimated at $400. Father Cronin had come to Gaston County from Charleston, S.C. A “circuit preacher”, he traveled a wide area, including Gaston County, depending on the hospitality of others as he spread the gospel. Around 1841, one of the Irish miners, William Lornegan, donated six acres of land that would be the site for St. Joseph’s. The church was finished, debt free, in 1843. However, Father Cronin had passed away in 1842 in Salisbury before he could see St. Joseph’s built. His body was later brought to the Lornegan plot and he was the first person interred in what would be the St. Joseph’s church cemetery. Next on the St. Joseph’s scene was another missionary, Father J.J. O’Connell who conducted the first Mass there soon after the building was completed. Though he still continued his circuit riding duties, Father

O’Connell would still swing by St. Joseph’s as often as possible to hold services. In 1844, Father John Griffin came to St. Joseph’s. He would later become the bishop of Chicago. Other priests that served St. Joseph’s in the 19th century included Father L.P. Connell (1861-1865), and Father A.J. McNeil (1865-1870). Father O’Connell returned to St. Joseph’s from 1870-1877. These days, St. Joseph’s is a mission of Queen of the Apostle’s Church in Belmont. Before its restoration, St. Joseph’s went through decades of neglect and was even used at one time as a hay barn. In 1965, Father James Keenan of Queen of the Apostles raised money and had the roof repaired and a paint job done on the church. After that repair, St. Joseph’s went through another decade sans maintenance. In 1974 Francis Galligan of Gastonia led an effort to set

Photo by Alan Hodge things right once and for all. With $15,000 raised from donations by the Knights of Columbus, Belmont Abbey College, Sacred Heart College, the Boy Scouts, and many individuals, St. Joseph’s was restored inside and out. In addition to the church building itself, one of the most important parts of the site is the statue of St. Joseph himself that overlooks the cemetery. The statue stood for 75 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Asheville and arrived in Mount Holly in 2001. It weighs 1,600 lbs. On Nov. 2, 1975, St. Joseph’s was rededicated by Rev. Michael Begley, bishop of Charlotte, and the Rev. Abbot Jude Cleary, of Belmont Abbey. More than 250 people attended the ceremony. In 1979, St. Joseph’s was named a National Historic Site by the US Dept. of the Interior and that same year a NC Highway Historical marker was erected in front of the church and cemetery.

The NC Highway Historical Marker on NC273 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Photo by Alan Hodge

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Teachers are golden

City of Belmont offices closed Last week the City of Belmont issued a statement on its facebook page with the following information. All city offices are closed to the public at this time. Staff that is able to work remotely will be doing so in order to use social distancing in our offices. The water department will still be processing payments, new water service applications, and water terminations. If you need assistance call 704-8255586. The online payment processing fee will temporarily

be waived starting March 18, 2020. Water accounts will not be cut off for nonpayment at this time. We will still be charging late fees, so to avoid any additional fees please pay your bill on time or call water department to discuss setting up an installment plan. For more information on water bill options visit our COVID-19 information webpage at www.cityofbelmont.or/coronavirus. If able, all advisory board and committee meetings will be canceled or held electronically until further notice.

Athletic programming has been suspended until further notice. Please note we have not canceled any spring athletics at this time. Parks and recreation programming, classes, and trips are suspended until further notice. Park rentals are suspended at this time. Staff will be in contact with anyone that had a park reservation to process deposit refunds. Public works staff will be thoroughly cleaning all city

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park playground equipment and public restrooms twice daily. All city events from now through April have been canceled or postponed For more information on specific events visit www.city of belmont.org/coronavrus.

By Allison Bansen look up from our This week has phones and connect taught a lot of us with the world. parents that teachers We are stayreally do play a vital ing at the farm this role in our children’s week because life learning. They are out there just seems truly golden and dea little lighter at serve so much more times. There is more credit than they get. I Allison Bansen to do and a change stand for all teachers of scenery is always and the thought of losing the a good thing to have. There luxury of education is down- are a lot of local Airbnb’s right scary. So, to my teach- that are offering discounts ers, enjoy your time off, it is right now to stay a night or well deserved. two for a change of scenery. Where does this leave par- Check them out, I know some ents? This quarantine is time- of them are struggling just less right now with no end in like most local businesses in sight and we must take on the Belmont. Be safe and support teacher/parent role which can local. be challenging. I am pretty Talk about current affairs sure that my child’s teacher with your kids, do not hide doesn’t get melt down, crying this information from them. and throwing of pencils when It is history and they will it’s time to sit down and do one day talk about this time school work. It is hard, and in class. You can make it a here we are in week one. lesson and talk about other As I scroll Facebook and pandemics that have affected Instagram numbly looking our world. for something fresh and new Let me just say this, beto do I have seen a lot of great cause if you are like me you advice from parents trying to are beating yourself up for not entertain their children and keeping the kids busy enough educate them at the same through the day. I lay down at time. Which, by the way, is night and think, oh my gosh, I hard. didn’t even read with my kids I am no expert but here are few things we did this week to today or I didn’t get where I break up the day. We planted wanted to with math today. a garden. It was so fun and Just stop it! A principle rethe kids loved getting dirty. cently put out a letter to his They even buried themselves parents and I think it’s worth in the dirt and made dirt an- quoting: “My advice for any pargels. Trust me, it’s a southern ents wanting to homeschool thing and it is possible. We during the school shut downmade a lesson out of it and don’t. It’s going to be stresstalked about what plants need to thrive. We made traps for ful. If things get worse, those pesky carpenter bees you’re going to be stressed. and learned that even though Your kids might be scared of they like to dive down at things they’ve heard or seen you, they are harmless. We on TV. Arguing with your lit a bon fire and listened to kids to do work is not what music. We even danced and anyone needs right now. Infor a moment in time we for- stead, cuddle up together got everything that was hap- and read. Take turns readpening around us. That was ing. Read them your favorite novel. Do a puzzle. Build magical. We had sand delivered and a fort. Watch TV together. made a large sand pile and the Set up a tent in your Livinkids loved playing it until my groom and camp out. Look youngest threw sand in the at photos of when you were middle child’s face and then a kid. In other words, don’t that was over. We watched stress about them forgetting. butterflies and talked about Don’t stress about homethe food chain. They were schooling them. Just spend happy to learn we are at the time together. Your kids will top of that chain. This week not learn much if they’re we spent a ton of time out- stressed. Though it is a scary side and just took in all God time it could very well be a has given us. There is always time they remember as the beauty to be found if we just best time in their life.”

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All of the contestants - left to right - Caroline Jessen, Stephanie Combs, Madison Rhyne, Leslie Valdez Garcia, Kathryn Cupp (2nd runner up), Masie Lee (Miss Stuart Cramer 2020), Claire Brown (1st runner up), Anna King, Allison Glass, Campbell Foulk, Kendall Moore.

MASIE From Page 1 this year’s pageant that culminated with the crowning of the fifth Miss Stuart W. Cramer, Masie Lee. Claire Brown was the first runnerup and the second runnerup was Kathryn Cupp. Miss Congeniality was selected by the contestants and was awarded to Lesley Valdez. Masie is the 16 year old daughter of Bow and Angie Lee from Belmont and is a junior at Stuart Cramer. Masie performed a lyrical dance for the talent portion of the competition to Leona Lewis’ cover of “A Moment Like This” choreographed by Heather Maree Betenbaugh at Dance Specialties. She has been a varsity cheerleader for three years and currently serves as a captain for this year’s squad. She also serves as a Junior Class Representative for Student Council,

secretary of the Beta Club and is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes/ Bible Club and HOSA Club. Masie was voted by her dance peers and instructors as Dance Specialties’ Student of the Year for 2019 and she enjoys assisting in the studio as a dance teacher and mentor for younger dancers. After graduating from high school, Masie plans to major in elementary education and continue to make a difference in the lives of children as a kindergarten teacher. Claire Brown, the pageant’s first runner-up, is a junior at SCHS and the daughter of Gus and Heather Brown from Mount Holly. For the talent competition, Claire presented a vocal rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love”. Kathryn Cupp, second runner-up at the pageant, is a junior at SCHS and the daughter of John and Leah Cupp of Cramerton. Kathryn sang “Almost There” from

This year’ s Miss Stuart Cramer High winner was Masie Lee. She is the sister of the current Miss Clemson Mattie Lee, who was also the first ever Miss Stuart Cramer. Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography competition; private interview, fashion wear, talent, and evening wear. The pageant’s roaring twenties inspired show included performances by the reigning Miss Stuart Cramer, Shaylynn Adams; Alex Manley, a senior chorus student at Stuart Cramer; and the Stuart Cramer High School Varsity Men’s Chorus under the direction of Ms. Bethany Left to right: Kathryn Cupp (2nd runner up), Masie Lee (Miss Jennings. Stuart W. Cramer Stuart Cramer 2020), Claire Brown (1st runner up). teachers, Mr. James Brown and Ms. Grace Lyles, coThe Princess and the Frog for bell Foulk, Allison Glass, hosted the show. Mrs. Caroher talent performance. Caroline Jessen, Anna King, lina Jessen has been the chair The other beautiful and Kendall Moore, and Madison of the Miss Stuart W. Cramer talented students that partici- Rhyne. All eleven contestants Committee since its inceppated in the fifth annual event competed for a panel of five tion in 2016 when the first are Stephanie Combs, Camp- judges in four categories of Miss Stuart W. Cramer was

CHURCH NEWS Riverside Baptist event called off Riverside Baptist Church, 171 S. Main St., Cramerton, NC had planned a Spring Fling

Due to the current outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) it has become necessary for the City of Mount Holly to take certain steps for the sake of protecting the public and its employees. Much like other jurisdictions throughout the country, there are certain protocols that are being instituted and implemented. The City of Mount Holly is following, at least for the most part, the protocol set forth by Gaston County and in some instances any set forth by the State of North Carolina. Therefore, please be advised of the following practices and procedures set

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crowned. Mrs. Meredith McMillan is the Co-Chair of the committee and also the pageant choreographer. Masie Lee said, “I am so honored to represent the best high school and a wonderful group of peers. My sister was crowned the very first Miss Stuart W. Cramer and I am excited to follow in her footsteps and continue the legacy that she started.” The young ladies that have had the honor of wearing the Miss Stuart W. Cramer crown are Mattie Lee (2016), Maddie Wilson (2017), Paige Valego (2018), Shaylynn Adams (2019), and Masie Lee (2020).

forth by the City of Mount Holly: 1. City Hall is now closed to the public, effective immediately. Please use the dropbox located in front of the Police Department for all payments (no cash payments), applications, registrations, etc. Please refer to the city’s online services for certain actions needed. You may also use the mail service for certain actions as well. 2. All City Council meetings are hereby canceled until further notice. This action also includes the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission meetings. 3. All city owned and operated buildings will be

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Shall not be denied: Women fight for the vote By Loretta Cozart In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, stating that “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States on account of sex.” During the 100th year of ratification, organizations nationwide have begun celebrating this milestone during March, Women’s History Month.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, or DAR, is a genealogy society that began in 1890. The group was founded by progressive women, many of whom were suffragists. The DAR Museum in Washington, DC, will honor those who fought for the right to vote, as well as other women who broke down barriers, during Women’s History Month. The DAR’s Women’s History Celebration will be

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Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church

Mt Holly Church of God

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

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

Rankin Ave • Mt Holly, NC

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

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

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

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Second Baptist Church

Chapel Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Core Church

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Centerview Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Covenant United Methodist

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

212 South Street 704-825-7269

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

East Belmont Church Of God

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

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

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

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

LOWELL

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

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

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Exodus Church

North Belmont Church of God

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Baptist Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Foursquare Gospel Church

Park Street United Methodist

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian Church

Power of the Spirit Church

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

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

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Gaston Christian Church

South Point United Methodist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Community Christian Fellowship

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living Witness Ministries 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

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1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

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

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

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

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

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 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

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

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

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

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Stanley Church of God

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

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

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

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

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

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

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Unity Baptist Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Upper Room United Pentecostal

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Restoration Church

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171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Message of Love Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Riverside Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Fresh Anointing Church of God

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Crossroads Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Life Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

First Baptist Church

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CrossFix Ministries

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Cramerton Temple of God Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

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

Grace Wesleyan Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church New Saint Paul Holiness Church

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1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

McADENVILLE

Will of God Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Lakeview Baptist Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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

MT. HOLLY

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

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Frank Traywick, Sharon Traywick and Cindy Reeves. Left to right: Brenda Robinson, Vivian Woodard Eichelberger, Patricia L. Bostic.

Left to right: Delta P. Sanders, Martha Page, Gearl Dean Page.

Author event held in Belmont Belmont Historical Society, Elements of Empowerment, Inc., and Gaston Arts Council collaborated to host an author event on February 29. Belmont native Gloria Sloan was the featured guest. Sloan gave an excellent presentation which included excerpts from her book Abundant Faith: Secrets to Plenty Traveling on Life’s Journey, as well as a preview of her upcoming publication. The event was very well attended and all organizations were please with the success of their joint venture. Sloan was the oldest of the first three students to integrate Belmont High School and the first African American to graduate from the high school. As described by Sloan,

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“Abundant Faith is a blend of daily life experiences in a heartfelt and personal growth memoir. Readers have referred to it as a spiritual guidebook on faith. I take them on a journey that starts with a personal family tragedy, then moving through childhood events while being raised by my father. I write about growing up in the 1960s during the civil rights era, amid desegregation in Gaston County at Belmont Senior High School. Memories of living through that integration process unfolds in my story. The experience was a lifetime alteration that embedded in my soul. Throughout my adult life and career, I have thrived with a purpose giving homage to my past.” Of the place she previ-

ously called home, she says “To see the city of Belmont today growing culturally warms my heart with love and hope. It is with that insight that I title my new book coming out soon, Life Skills for the Journey”. Gloria Sloan is a speaker, author, consultant and mentor. She is founder of Personal Dynamics, Inc. with forty years of business management, workforce career development and implementing job training programs. Core competencies include leadership, professional etiquette and basic principles of life skills. Gloria expanded her event planning company into soft skills training and hospitality consulting. She provides global conference management services to support strategic planning and

Gloria Sloan with niece Nicole Antunes and great-neice Vannah Antunes.

meetings procurement. Her compelling Life Skills presentation evokes a commitment and practice that inspires personal growth initiatives. Gloria is on a mission to empower and influence individuals and organizations to lead a vibrant life through engaging the possibilities. She is a certified Life Coach, member of the National Speakers Association Kentucky Chapter, the International Organization of Professional Life Coaches and the International Coach Federation.

Manley Reeves and Gloria Sloan.

Storms of life Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

As a child, I was really terrified of storms. Many children are afraid of storms, some adults too! The loud booms of thunder, the sky glowing with lightning, and the howl of wind can be a scary thing. There will always be storms in life, and they can be very scary. It could be job loss, a sudden illness, or a death that totally rocks our lives. Today we are in a great storm of life with the Coronavirus. In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus had been ministering all day. As He finished, he prepared to sail across the Sea of Galilee with His disciples. It was about an eight mile journey, so Jesus went to the back of the ship and took a nap. He was surely exhausted from a long day of teaching and meeting the needs of those around Him. While Jesus slept, a terrible storm arose across the lake. The disciples fought the ship in the storm, but feared the ship would sink. They went to Jesus, waking Him, telling Him they were in trouble. Jesus stood in the ship and rebuked the wind, and He said to the sea, “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39, NKJV). On the Sea of Galilee, storms appear without warning. It is located in an area with conditions perfect for a thunderstorm to develop. The disciples were taken by total surprise.

That is how our life is too. Storms can arise from nowhere. In a matter of a couple of weeks, our lives have been totally changed by the ris- Rev. Trent Tankin ing of the Coronavirus. It came out of nowhere. Without warning, our lives can change on a dime. In such times, it is easy to be afraid. The disciples were fishermen, familiar with the water, yet they feared for their lives. Maybe you are afraid right now. In such uncertain times, it is easy to fear what may or may not happen. In such a time as this, tell Jesus. Pray, tell God what you are going through. When the disciples feared, they cried out to Jesus. Today, in this current storm, cry out to Jesus. This is a time to pray as individuals, as churches, and as a nation. Jesus was the only One who could calm the storm on the lake that day. The disciples did the best they could, and then called on Jesus. Today, do your best, and give it over to Jesus. He ultimately is the only One who can calm the storms we face today. Jesus asked His disciples why they were so fearful. They knew who Jesus was, and what He could do. We know what Jesus can do too. The same One who calmed the storm, conquered sin and death. He will calm our storms as well. What do we have to fear?

Coronavirus procedural update for building service

Left to right: Lillie Harris, Martha Page, Gloria Sloan, Vince Hill and Delta P. Sanders.

The Gaston County Building Services Department strives to provide quality services to all citizens in the safest way possible. The department is taking extra precautions prior to entering occupied homes. Gaston County building and land use inspectors will ask a series of questions before they proceed. If any of the questions they ask are

answered with an affirmative response, County staff will postpone your inspection for a period of 21 days. After that time they will return and reevaluate your situation. If staff is able to enter your property to perform inspections staff asks the following: No hand shaking. You can assist by maintaining a six-foot separation from employees to minimize risk.

You have any paperwork needed for the inspection readily available as to minimize the time of inspection. Please rest assured that Building Services will work with all citizens and contractors to assure that no services are delayed during this time. Should you have questions the Hotline Number is 704-862-5303.

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“Grab and go” program provides meals for students Gaston County Schools is providing “grab and go” meals for students. The service offers a nutritious meal for children while schools are closed because of concerns related to the coronavirus. Meals are being distributed at the following 16 locations: Ashbrook High School, 2222 South New Hope Road, Gastonia Bessemer City High School, 119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City Carr Elementary School, 307 South Pine Street, Dallas Chapel Grove Elementary School, 5201 Lewis Road,

Gardening in the time of Coronavirus When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden. - Minnie Aumonier If fears of shortages, viruses, and loneliness are overwhelming you, being outside can be a mood lifter. The blossoms and their scents, the tender buds on flowering trees, the beauty and smell of newly mown grass can lift your spirits on a solitary walk. Box planters, like those on Belmont’s Main Street are brimming with color. Garden centers in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties are open and even busier than usual. Customers consider the large open-air spaces safe places to be, then they can return home to shelter in place, but still have outdoor projects. In response, some centers are taking extra precautions for the safety of their customers and their workers. They’re disinfecting their counters frequently, wearing gloves, and keeping safe distances. One large plant nursery in Charlotte, for instance, has closed their parking lots except for 22 spaces in order to limit the number of people there at any one time. They’ve marked off 6-foot intervals at their checkout lanes to make certain customers maintain safe distances from each other. Parents desperate for home school projects are buying plants so that kids can work on a home garden. A fun project for children would be making a teepee of a few bamboo poles and scarlet runner beans, which are started from seeds. The beans are edible and the flowers are pretty. The reward of being out of doors has enticed even some brown-thumb gardeners to give it another try. Planting in pots is a good way to start, using flowers

or vegetables, or both. If you’re thinking of going to a plant nursery, make your own safety measures: wear gloves, stay six feet away from others, and if you must take your children, keep them by your side. Now, onto what to buy! It’s prime time for perennials, but a bit too early for tender annuals. For sun, plants like Allium, coreopsis, penstemon, coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, daylily (look for the repeat bloomers), Gaura, phlox, Shasta daisies, and artemisia are just a few easy, long-lasting perennials. Salvias and sages, herbs like oregano, lavender, thyme, rosemary, catmint, pineapple sage (lovely scented leaves as well as bright blossoms) are a treat for the senses. And don’t forget to check out flowering shrubs, groundcovers, and vines! Choose pollinators; they are important and will reward you with hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. For shade, there are breathtaking astilbe, brunnera, coral bells, foxgloves, wood poppies, and toad lilies. Hostas come in many different shades and sizes. Ferns? Definitely! Seeds are an economic and rewarding possibility, some for now, some for later. They can even be ordered online. Annuals like zinnias, sunflowers, marigolds, and sweetpeas prefer to be planted as seeds because they don’t like being moved. Be mindful of their growth habits. There are huge differences in heights. Vegetable seeds can be planted once the ground warms. It’s not the time to be borrowing gardening tools, so don’t forget those on your trip. Seek advice on soil amendments if you need it. Be safe, but stay active and let’s get growing!

At each location, distribution will take place on the fol-

lowing days from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon: Thursday, March 26 Friday, March 27 How does the program work? The “grab and go” meal service works much like our summertime feeding program, and it is intended to help families who depend on our School Nutrition program for meals. When you arrive at the meal pickup location that is most convenient for you, look for the school bus in the front parking lot. Go to the school bus and ask for a meal. The meal will be packaged in a bag. The meal will be provided to children (age 18 and younger) free-of-charge. You should plan to take the meal with you – there is not a place to eat on-site. You may pick up a meal at any of the locations, regardless of where you live or attend school. If you have a question about our “grab and go” meal program, call (704) 8369110.

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Scenes from Habitat for Humanity Gaston shed building Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity gathered recently for a day of storage sheds constructon. The sheds were put together at the Habitat office parking lot in Gastonia. Lowe’s - who funds Women Build nationwide - brought their truck over and parked it at the site. Pictured are some scenes from the busy day. Habitat for Humanity Gaston is also currently building homes in Belmont, Stanley, and Gastonia. Kay Penninger photos

Public Health orders closing gyms and self-service buffets

Pharr YMCA Blood Drive The Pharr Family YMCA in downtown McAdenville is hosting an ongoing Blood Drive for the American Red Cross. Over the past week, blood centers throughout the country are experiencing a significant drop in donations which is limiting the ability for the nation’s blood supply to be adequately replenished. The Pharr Family YMCA is proud to host a multi-day

Blood Drive for the American Red Cross to help battle the shortage. The drive is scheduled from 12:00 - 4:30pm on the following dates: Thursday, March 26th Tuesday, March 31st Wednesday, April 1st Thursday, April 2nd Donors can go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code PharrYMCA to schedule an appointment.

In keeping with existing measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is issuing additional restrictions on local establishments to protect the health and safety of Gaston County residents, especially our most vulnerable members of the community. In accordance with Gaston County’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency from March 15th, 2020, Item D mandates that, “The gathering of persons in groups of 50 or more in entertainment venues, county and municipal parks, or any other places of public assembly is restricted. Health care facilities, schools, government offices, business operations and day cares are exempted from restrictions.” The local health director is issuing the additional mandates, effective noon on Wednesday, March 18th as follows: All fitness centers and gymnasiums cease operations in Gaston County; Local grocery stores and restaurants in Gaston County will cease operations of their self-service food areas for take-out,

unless food is served directly by a staff member practicing appropriate food-safety measures. These restrictions will be in effect until conditions change. Board of Commissioners Chairman Tracy Philbeck said, “We do not take these actions lightly. After hearing President Trump’s increased mitigation strategy, we feel strongly we should follow his lead on this to prevent any further outbreak. As he said, the next 14 days are critical. I am fully aware of the impact the virus is having on the economy, specifically small businesses. We are working with business leaders across the county to mitigate loss.” “While this is not an easy decision, it is the right one,” shared Gaston County Health Director Steve Eaton. “We would like to commend businesses like our local YMCAs and Regal Franklin Square for proactively closing their operations during this period of social distancing. Many are doing their part and practicing ‘social care’ and we thank all our businesses and citizens for taking care of one another and doing their part

to ‘stop the spread’.” Public health officials are working closely with local restaurants and other businesses to help them continue operations while doing ev-

erything they can to mitigate risk to their customers. If a business has questions about these orders or how to operate under county guidelines, they can call (704) 853-5200.

Changes for marriage licenses, building permits Gaston County’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak means some shortterm changes in how people apply for wedding licenses or building permits. The Register of Deeds Office, located inside the Gaston County Courthouse, 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, will be closed to the general public until it becomes safe to re-open. Register of Deeds Susan S. Lockridge said her staff has been working to ensure services will still be available to citizens. Specifically, those that wish to request records can do so online at deeds. co.gaston.nc.us or in writing via mail. Vital records requests will be handled in

the same way – visit the Register of Deeds page for more information. All marriage licenses and Notary oaths will be conducted on an appointment basis only. For marriage licenses, call (704) 862-7687 and for Notary oaths, call (704) 862-7681. Passport applications have been canceled for the next two weeks. To make an appointment for a passport application after that, call (704) 862-7685. Lockridge said her office is working closely with the Gaston County Health Department and local funeral homes to minimize personto-person contact when it comes to the filing of death certificates.

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Abbey initiates new healthcare programs Belmont Abbey College ventures into a new area of unprecedented value to our community, to our students, and to the future of the college, with the announcement of its first new healthcare education academic program and its first healthcare degree—a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN). With the anticipated growth of health care employment in the decades to come, the introduction of this new healthcare-specific academic program and nursing degree will address the career needs of our students and serve the coming needs in our community. In development since 2018, the new healthcare education programs will benefit from the contributions and collaboration with CaroMont Health, Gaston College, Gaston County Public Schools, and Holy Angels. A crossfunctional team of faculty and staff from Biology, Business, Theology, Student Life, and Academic Affairs, together with our community partners, developed the new programs for the college. Consistent with our mission, the BSN degree will include Belmont Abbey College’s core, along with a Catholic Bioethics class. Students will apply for ad-

mission to the BSN program during the spring semester of their sophomore year and must complete and pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and have current immunizations in hand. All students completing the program will have a clinical or professional practice placement during their senior year. Beginning fall 2020, pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Belmont Abbey College will admit pre-Nursing freshmen who will be on track to apply for admission as our first cohort of Nursing program candidates in their junior year. Belmont Abbey College will seek accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approval from the North Carolina State Board of Nursing. Graduates will work primarily in acute care, long-term care, and ambulatory care in hospital, school, travel, and community settings. Belmont Abbey College has hired a Nursing Program Director, Dr. Carolyn Harmon, who will officially join the college on June 1, 2020, to help shepherd the Board of

Nursing and program accreditation approvals. Dr. Harmon comes to Belmont Abbey from the Carolinas College of Health Sciences in Charlotte, and the University of South Carolina with extensive experience in course development in the Nursing field. The BSN is a traditional four-year degree program with a minimum 3.0 GPA in all major courses, no more than two attempts per course, and at least 6 credit hours of work in clinical practical settings. The establishment of this new healthcare education program, which will be followed soon by others, fits into the Benedictine and Catholic heritage of Belmont Abbey College and establishes a new area for charity by our students to our community. In addition, the complementary nature of our future healthcare education programs will provide pathways to graduation for students who change fields. The new programs will reinvigorate the already strong connections with local high schools promoting health fields, Gaston College’s ADN program, and of course CaroMont Health. “The introduction of a Nursing degree program at Belmont Abbey College is

County closes public Libraries, other facilities Gaston County continues to respond to COVID-19, announcing today it is closing all 10 branches of its public library system for at least the next two weeks. County leaders are evaluating needs on a day-by day basis and will have a decision made by the end of the month whether those closures will need to be extended. The closure order went into effect on Tuesday, March 17. Also included in the closure order is the Gaston Senior Center in Dallas, the Gaston County Museum in Dallas, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Gaston County Center in Dallas and the Gaston County Travel and Tourism Center in Belmont. In addition, Gaston County’s Veterans Services Office is closed to in-person appointments, but is still offering services telephonically. The order is part of the County’s goal of limiting large gatherings after Chairman Tracy Philbeck issued a State of Emergency on Sunday limiting gatherings to no greater than 50 people. The Board of Commissioners are playing their part as well. They are canceling work sessions during the months of April and May. Clerk to the Board Donna

Buff is working to reschedule any non-essential items that would cause large crowds for the meetings that will need to take place. Additionally, public zoning meetings will be delayed until May 26th. For the Board of Commissioners meetings that will still happen over the next six weeks the County will limit the total number of persons inside the commissioners meeting room to no more than 50. Two rooms are available elsewhere inside the Gaston County Courthouse, where the board meets, for any overflow crowds to be able to watch the meeting via livestream on television. Advisory boards will delay meetings until May at the earliest unless absolutely necessary. On March 16, Gaston County manager Dr. Kim Eagle led a teleconference of municipal leaders and community partners to discuss response to COVID-19.

Many municipalities, including Gastonia, Lowell and Ranlo, mentioned they have halted water-service turn-offs during this crisis. The cities and towns of Gaston County have worked in close coordination with County leadership to ensure the safety of their citizens and a consistent message. Also on March 16, Chairman Philbeck announced the formation of a faith-based task force, to communicate with various congregations across the county during the coronavirus threat. He’s asked Venture Lead Pastor Austin Rammell and Friendship Baptist Church Bishop John McCullough II to co-chair the task force, which will be critical in reaching out to Gaston County’s faith-based community. Pastor Rammell spoke at a press conference March 16, pleading with other pastors to be responsible in the shepherding of their congregations and to heed the advice of health professionals. Rammell also brought to the table concerns about gatherings such as weddings and funerals for the 50-person gathering restriction, which the county has currently under discussion.

a prayer answered and presages a joyous new era for Belmont Abbey College. I look forward with gratitude to the impact our college will make on our hometown and beyond. To connect the history of our monks who sought to bring education to the south, to now bringing the very hands and feet of care to

the people of our community is sublimely satisfying,” said Dr. Bill Thierfelder president of Belmont Abbey College. “The relationship with CaroMont Health, Gaston College, and the Gaston County Public Schools, will bear fruit for many years to come.” To stay updated on the progress of the new health-

care education programs at Belmont Abbey College visit healthcare.bac.edu. Belmont Abbey College will hold an informational webinar on April 29 at 4 p.m. to give more details on the program and answer any questions. To register, visit healthcare.bac. edu.

Top four Coronavirus scams seen by BBB COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has hit North America. While this is bad news for most Americans and Canadians, it’s great news for scammers who are cashing in on our anxiety about the disease. As the outbreak worsens, BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports about four major scams. Face Masks : You want to buy a face mask to help protect yourself, or family, from coronavirus. Masks are sold out in your local stores and many major online sellers. So instead, you turn to purchasing masks from an online shop you don’t know. Unfortunately, phony online stores abound – especially when an item is in high demand. According to Scam Tracker reports, these phony sellers take victims’ money and never deliver anything at all. One person reported ordering nearly $200 in masks and received no product or response from the seller: “I checked back a few times over the past week to see if there was updated information on a shipping date, but never got more information than that ‘the order was being processed.’” These sites use tricks like limited time deals to entice you into ordering more. In the worst cases, these sites are actually a way

to steal your personal and credit card information, opening you up to identity theft. Fake Cures/Clickbait: You are worried about coronavirus and hear about preventions or a cure on social media, in an email, or a website. The message or website contains a lot of information about this amazing product, including convincing testimonials or a conspiracy theory backstory. For example, one scam email claims that the government has discovered a vaccine but is keeping it secret for security reasons. You figure it can’t hurt to give the medicine a try, so you get out your credit card. Don’t do it! Currently there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved vaccines or drugs to prevent coronavirus, although treatments are in development. No approved vaccines, drugs, or products specifically for coronavirus can be purchased online or in stores. In fact, the FTC issued warning letters to several companies claiming they had a product to cure or prevent the virus. Government Issued Funds: As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people’s pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but

there are a few really important things to know, no matter what this looks like. 1. The government will not ask you to pay anything up front to get this money. No fees. No charges. No nothing. 2. The government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer. 3. These reports of checks aren’t yet a reality. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer. Price Gouging: As government officials, news outlets and health officials are keeping the public appraised of the COVID-19 situation, consumers are finding the cost of highdemand items, such as hand sanitizers, tissues, face masks and other products skyrocketing. Over the last few weeks, BBB has received reports from consumers about the frequency of scams involving these items and fake cures. Now, state attorneys general offices may need to initiate state price-gouging laws, which will automatically go into effect during a declared state of emergency in order to prevent businesses from overcharging customers who are preparing to take preventative measures from getting sick.

Saqred Energy of Belmont owner Marilyn Carpenter is cutting the ribbon with Mayor Charlie Martin, Amber Pederson of the Healing Platform and Susan Reynolds of Alternative Wellness Center. Holding the ribbon are Chamber board member Andrea Sipka of Schooley Mitchell and Board Chair-elect Gordon Quarles of Blue Harbor Bank. Montcross Chamber photo

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John Henry and the steel driven goat lot By: Shelton Fisher As a child I can remember wanting an array of different pets. We had many dogs throughout the years, each coming with their own set of expletives from my father upon first sight after a long week out of town. There were gerbils, guinea pigs, frogs, and even rats that Dad constructed a cage for. However, nothing will ever top the memories I have of the years spent down in the goat lot. Most kids’ chores consisted of sweeping and cleaning their room, but each night around 6:30 was time to brave the elements (come rain, sleet, snow, or shine) and feed the goats. Now, by the title of this column you are probably wondering what I mean by a “steel driven goat lot”. My father used to work heavily with sheet metal and knew his way around steel piping, bars, beams, and could gather materials from his job that were going to be scrapped and repurpose them. I don’t recall my parents ever having a conversation about getting goats (at least in front of me) and so when materials began showing up in the yard and Saturday mornings rolled around, I became Dad’s gopher (go-for: meaning to fetch things like tools or supplies) after breakfast. The lot began with post hole diggers. They were jammed into the earth as if it were to be served as a dessert and pulled out in evenly dispersed chunks. Holes were jammed all throughout the wooded section of our property and steel beams began to get mounted in vital sections of quick-crete. The other beams were placed and bolted in place with love and sweat driving each hole into the beams where wire would still be held together even after his passing. The wire was ordinary containment wire; no chain link or anything like that but in order to keep predators out, he made the fencing as tall as a person. After weeks of working on the lot, going as far as building a shelter from wood and plexiglass to house bales of hay, their food and water, and their sleeping area, we were ready to pick up our beloved pygmy goats. We had a male we named Willie and a female named Astor. Upon arriving

at their new home, they began grazing and playing as if they had been Shelton Fisher there forever. Some time had gone by and we learned a few tricks about goats that are interesting. For starters, don’t put your head down to a goat because they think it’s a challenge and will butt you (or at least ours did). You know the goat yoga trend? Well as it turns out, I had bent over to dump food into one of their troughs and suddenly one of the goats decided to try a balancing act on my back. With properly trimmed hooves, they give great massages! In all actuality, goats are really like hefty dogs, and can coexist well with one another with proper introduction. We wound up having to get rid of Willie after a couple of incidents he had with Astor. Little did we know that they had mated one day, and over time we were gifted with two more baby pygmies! Unfortunately, something in him made him extremely aggressive and he wound up killing one of the babies. He was sold to a farm where he could be secluded and have all the attention he needed, so don’t worry! We kept the other baby all the way through adulthood and her name was Sapphire. One day we came home from the store and discovered that out of boredom, our boxer-dalmatian mix had eaten the linoleum off the floor and had begun digging a hole in the drywall of our laundry room. Fuming, my father condemned her to the goat lot for the rest of her days. My mom and I were nervous at first because we were sure she was going to get gored or beaten, but as it turns out they were all best friends in no time. They ran the lot together, chased one another, and even drank from the same water bucket together. Now that I’m a homeowner, I have realized that I need to put a fence on my property for my dogs to roam our yard freely. Looking back at the craftsmanship of the goat lot there is no comparison to anything I’m going to build, but if I’m anything like my father then surely, I will be successful.

County sending survey to local businesses A group of Chambers of Commerce and economic development organizations in Gaston County are teaming up to assist businesses as restrictions during the coronavirus cause closings and layoffs. At the direction of Board of Commissioners Chairman Tracy Philbeck, the leadership of the Greater Gaston Development Corporation (GGDC), the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Mount Holly Chamber of Commerce, the Bessemer City Area Chamber of Commerce, the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce met last Tuesday afternoon to form a business task force. Their first action today was to send out a survey to business owners throughout the county, assessing what some of the greatest needs are, and ways in which the task force, as well as Gaston County, can help. “We want to know what their greatest needs are right now,” GGDC Executive Director Patrick Mumford said. “We’re serving as a conduit to communicate those needs to County leadership and be champions for

them as everyone works through this unprecedented time.” The action is in line with Chairman Philbeck’s desire to provide as much support to affected businesses and employees in this time of crisis as possible. “There is no doubt the economic reality we are facing will be brutal to so many of our citizens,” Philbeck said. “As we look to mitigate and contain COVID-19, we are also working tirelessly with our business community to meet the needs of businesses and employees. “As a small business owner myself, I understand all too well the toll these restrictions are placing on businesses and families. I am committed to work with this task force to ensure the needs are met. “This is uncharted territory for all of us. However we will get through this – together. We will not be given over to fear because I know Gaston County residents and they are some of the strongest, most resilient people I know.” See pages 21, 22 & 23

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Pets of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue has several Beagles as our Pets of the Week. We have boys and girls ranging in age from 1 year and up to 10 years. We have tri color, chocolate, blue ticking with speckles, red ticking and lots more. They have short hair so grooming is a bath and towel dry. All of them are spayed/neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet our girls at PetSmart. Beagles are clowns at heart, but they carry themselves with dignity. They are playful dogs, ready and able for games, but they are also lovers, and must be close to their humans. Beagles love to be the center of attention, and are heartsick if ignored. Personality-wise, Beagles are happy and affectionate, loyal and charming, playful and mischievous. They are very intelligent, however, they can be willful, which makes training challenging. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets at adoption events. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard on Saturdays from noon to 6 pm. Visit us on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue for details and to

check our schedule. Until further notice, please call 704.263.2444 for adoption schedules. Events may be scheduled on short notice! About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas team up Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas have announced a comprehensive set of steps to help customers, communities and employees manage the economic hardship caused by COVID-19. “This is an unprecedented crisis that requires an unprecedented response,” said Lynn Good, Duke Energy’s chairman, president and CEO. “We hope the customers and communities we are privileged to serve – and the outstanding Duke Energy employees who serve them – will take some comfort from these actions.” More Help for Customers Last week, Duke Energy said it would discontinue service disconnections for unpaid bills. That covers 7.8 million electric customers; plus, 1.8 million natural gas customers, many of whom are served by Piedmont Natural Gas. “Our goal is to continue providing reliable service while helping our most vulnerable customers during this extraordinary time,” Good said. Community Assistance The company also announced $1.3 million in donations by The Duke Energy Foundation to support

hunger relief and help local health and human services nonprofits across its service territories, including those providing meals to children and families impacted by school closures. Given the unprecedented nature of the situation, Duke Energy is giving nonprofits the flexibility to use the funds where most needed. Relief for Employees To aid in providing continued service to our customers through this event, Duke Energy will also expand assistance to employees, in order to maintain the highest level of service to customers. This is part of the company’s larger donation. The company is providing five additional personal days off to employees who experience a disruption in dependent care due to school, daycare or other child-related care – as most all schools are not in session. Duke Energy will also provide a $1,500 stipend to assist with unplanned expenses resulting from costs related to COVID-19 issue. As part of the company’s larger donation, for Duke Energy employees, the company is donating $100,000 to the Relief4Employees program, which is a fund that

employees can draw on for short term financial help during times of personal need. Continued service to customers The company will continue to read meters in most areas and send bills. Customers should pay what they can to avoid building up large balances that will be more difficult to pay off later. Duke Energy power plants, electricity and natural gas delivery facilities and call centers, are staffed, ensuring dependable service to customers. The company will continue to respond to power outages and other emergencies. Customers should download the company’s mobile app or visit duke-energy. com or piedmontng.com for information and most service transactions. Customers who are unable to self-serve can still contact the company: Duke Energy Carolinas: 1-800-777-9898; Duke Energy Progress: 1-800-4196356; Duke Energy Indiana: 1-800-521-2232; Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky: 1-800543-5599; Duke Energy Florida: 1-800-700-8744; Piedmont Natural Gas: 1-800-752-7504.

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Senate passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act Last Wednesday the U.S. Senate voted in favor of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, bipartisan legislation that will provide resources to combat coronavirus. The bill establishes an emergency paid leave program, increases unemployment benefits, and provides food aid during the COVID19 outbreak. “I am proud we were able to set partisan differences aside and work together to pass these bipartisan solutions to help slow the spread of coronavirus by ensuring access to free testing to all North Carolinians and providing a stronger temporary social safety net,” said NC Senator Thom Tillis. “Congress is united against a common enemy and we will work tirelessly to protect the physical and economic health of the American people. I will continue to work on a bipartisan basis to find solutions and relief for North Carolina families to get through this crisis.” Earlier this month, Senator Tillis helped secure $13.8 million for North Carolina’s immediate emergency preparedness efforts, with more resources to become available in the coming weeks, as part of legislation providing funding also helped to strengthen the national stockpile of medical supplies and health system preparedness and increased access to telehealth services. Provisions included in the legislation are below: COVID-19 Testing Requires private health plans to provide coverage without cost sharing for COVID-19 diagnostic testing authorized or approved by the FDA as well as the cost of the visit, including a telemedicine visit. Requires Medicare Advantage plans to cover

COVID-19 diagnostic testing and the visit that results in the order for the test without cost sharing. Waives cost sharing for Medicare beneficiaries’ doctor visits to receive or order a COVID-19 diagnostic test. Currently Medicare covers diagnostic laboratory tests with no cost-sharing. Requires Medicaid and CHIP to cover diagnostic testing for COVID-19, including the cost for the provider visit, with no cost sharing. State expenses for the uninsured for diagnostic testing and the associated provider visit would be covered by the federal government through Medicaid. The bill provides $1 billion to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, available until expended, to reimburse providers for diagnostic testing for people who are uninsured. Classifies personal respiratory protective devices for which the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization as “covered countermeasures” under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act until October 1, 2024. PREP allows the Department of Health and Human Services to provide liability protections for emergency countermeasure products. Ensures TRICARE beneficiaries, covered veterans, and federal employees are covered for COVID-19 diagnostic testing, including the cost of the physician visit. Provides the Indian Health Service $64 million to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing and related services. Each state, including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, may receive an emergency federal medical assistance percentage increase of 6.2 percentage points for the duration of

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Waives federal SNAP work requirements temporarily but maintains work training program requirements. Provides that the three-month SNAP participation limit for people who do not satisfy the work requirement will restart one month after the declared pandemic emergency has been lifted.

Nutrition Programs $500 million for the special supplemental nutrition program for women infants and children. $400 million for the emergency food assistance program, which helps states and food banks distribute food for low-income people through local agencies. $250 million for nutrition programs for seniors, including home-delivered meals. For fiscal year 2020, allows the secretary of agriculture to approve state plans to provide additional, temporary SNAP benefits to families with eligible children, when their schools close for at least five days in a row during a public health emergency. The amount will be based on the reimbursement value for free or reducedprice meals for each eligible child in the household. $100 million for nutrition assistance grants for Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. $15 million for the Internal Revenue Service’s taxpayer services or operations support activities for carrying out this act. Allows the agriculture secretary to grant COVID19 waivers for certain school meal program requirements, to ensure meals are provided despite school closures. Can waive nutritional content requirements if food supply chains are disrupted. Also allows child and adult food program centers to serve food without requiring participants to gather and eat.

Coronavirus Related Leave Sets up a paid sick leave requirement for employers with fewer than 500 employees to give to their employees who have the virus; are in quarantine or caring for someone in quarantine; or are caring for a child under 18 whose school is closed. Full-time workers receive 80 hours of paid sick leave, and part-time workers receive time equal to the average number of hours they work in a given two-week period. Pay is capped at $511 per day and $5,110 in the aggregate for employees with the virus or in quarantine. Pay is capped at $200 per day and $2,000 in the aggregate for employees caring for someone in quarantine or for a child whose school closed. The required sick leave and family leave are paired with a refundable payroll tax credit to cover these amounts, and the requirement ends December 31. Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to set up a temporary emergency paid leave program through December 31. Requires private employers with fewer than 500 workers and government employers to provide employees up to 12 workweeks of leave, for those who have worked at least 30 days. Applies if the employee requests leave to take care of a child under 18 whose school or day care facility is closed. The first 10 days may be unpaid but generally would be covered by the emergency sick leave requirement, or the

employee could use vacation leave or other eligible paid leave for these days. For the rest of the leave, employees would be entitled to at least two-thirds of their regular pay, up to $200 per day and $10,000 total. Employers will be fully reimbursed for these amounts. Employers with fewer than 25 employees do not have to reinstate an employee who takes leave if the position no longer exists and the employer tried to put the person in a similar position. Allows the Labor Department to exempt small businesses with fewer than 50 employees from this new leave requirement if it would put them in jeopardy. Provides payroll tax credits for employers required to provide emergency paid sick leave or family medical leave under the bill. The emergency paid sick leave credit provides a maximum credit of $511 per day, for up to 10 days or two weeks, for employees on leave because they have the virus or are in quarantine. If the employee is on leave to care for a child whose school or daycare closed, or to care for a person who is in quarantine or seeking medical care, the maximum credit per employee is $200 per day, for up to 10 days or 2 weeks. The payroll credit for family leave applies to leave required to be paid to employees beyond the 10 sick days, but it only covers wages paid to an employee on leave to take care of a child whose school or day care facility is closed. The family leave credit provides a maximum credit of $200 per day, up to $10,000 or 10 weeks. Both credits apply against the employer’s portion of the Social Security tax and cover 100% of wages required to be paid. Both credits are fully refundable. Establishes comparable sick leave and family leave income tax credits for selfemployed workers, to cover

the same coronavirus-related circumstances, days of leave, and wage amounts as the employer credits. The selfemployed tax credits are also 100% refundable. Employers in the U.S. possessions and territories are subject to Social Security tax and therefore will be eligible for the employer tax credits on the same basis as U.S.-based employers. Special rules provide for Treasury to make payments to U.S. possessions and territories to cover the cost of administering comparable sick and family leave credits for the self-employed. Provides the Treasury with broad authority to issue rules and guidance, including to help businesses manage cash flow to meet the sick leave and family leave requirements. Provides that the Social Security Trust Fund and Railroad Retirement Fund are held harmless through a general fund transfer. $1 billion for emergency administration unemployment insurance grants to states. The states will receive half of their funds within 60 days after meeting conditions, such as requiring employers to tell employees about UI benefits when they separate and letting people apply remotely as well as in person. States that see at least a 10% increase in unemployment claims will receive the rest of the funds. States are also given authority to make changes to their regular UI practices in light of COVID-19, such as waiving job search requirements and eliminating any waiting period. Provides 100% federal funding, up from 50%, for extended unemployment benefits. These additional weeks of benefits begin when a state has a high unemployment rate and when a recipient has exhausted benefits in his or her state.

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capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration. Any such Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance declaration issued by the SBA makes loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID19). SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance will coordinate

with the state’s or territory’s Governor to submit the request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance. Once a declaration is made, the information on the application process for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance will be made available to affected small businesses within the state. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.

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Gaston Schools Good News... The Gaston County Board of Education met March 16 at which time it received the following Good News: Thirteen students from Gaston County Schools were selected for the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School. They are Ramon Bernal, Hunter Huss High School; Conner Cobb, South Point High School; Lydia Crawford, South Point High School; Isaak Gibson, North Gaston High School;Ailysa Lee, Hunter Huss High School; Baylee Parks, Hunter Huss High School; Grace Nehring, South Point High School; Thomas Purello, Highland School of Technology; Ike Reinhardt, Highland School of Technology; Annie Russell, Highland School of Technology; Nataly Tario, Ashbrook High School; and Wyatt Wilson, Cherryville High School. The following students earned awards at the Region VI Science and Engineering Fair held at UNC-Charlotte: Samantha Franke, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Aidan McGinnis, Belmont Central Elementary; Avery Davis, Belmont Middle; Amija Nixon, Grier Middle; Carli Ann Phillips, Belmont Middle; Kelsey Barker, Southwest Middle; Leslie Coffey and Emma Davis, Forestview High School; Clara Cobb, East Gaston High School; Nathan Vasquez and Tanner Warsinsky, Gaston Early College High School; Paul Stroman, Allison Pollard and Kaitlyn Leisure, Stuart W. Cramer High School; Joseph Wittmer, Gaston Early College High School; and Abby Godwin and Brianna Hux, Stuart W. Cramer High School. Six students will represent Gaston County Schools in the N.C. Science and Engineering Fair after winning top honors at the regional competition. Advancing to the state science fair in the elementary school division is Aidan McGinnis, Belmont Central Elementary, and advancing in the middle school division is Avery Davis, Belmont Middle School. Advancing in the high school division are Clara Cobb, East Gaston High School; Joseph Wittmer, Gaston Early College High School; and Abby Godwin and Brianna Hux, Stuart W. Cramer High School. A number of elementary schools in Gaston County Schools observed “Read Across America” Week to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Schools welcomed local “celebrities” to serve as guest readers, including Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. The Battle of the Books middle school winners were Cramerton Middle, first place; Belmont Middle, second place; and Gaston Virtual Academy, third place. The Stanley Middle School boys’ team and the

Southwest Middle School girls’ team won the county basketball championships. The Gaston Arts Council in partnership with Gaston College, the Gaston County Art Guild, and the North Carolina Arts Council presented a senior student art show featuring outstanding artwork by high school students from Ashbrook, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, East Gaston, Hunter Huss, and North Gaston. The exhibit showcased various works produced through a variety of techniques including painting, drawing, and mixed media. The following students received awards for their artwork: Lara Moss, Cherryville High School, Best of Show; Olivia Hedrick, Stuart W. Cramer High School, First Place; Rebecca Watts, East Gaston High School, Second Place; Karson Dean, North Gaston High School, Third Place; Madison Allran, East Gaston High School, Honorable Mention; and Yiscarley Celadilla, Ashbrook High School, Board Award. Elissa Whitcomb of South Point High School earned an appointment to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. The “Do the Right Thing” award winners for March are Maliah Elliott of Lingerfeldt Elementary; Justin Garcia Oliva of York Chester Middle School;and Nick Fiestas of Stuart W. Cramer High School.The awards program recognizes students for outstanding leadership, service, and character. North Belmont Elementary(partnered with the Gastonia East Rotary Club) won the “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition. Sherwood Elementary earned second place and Sadler Elementary took third place. Sponsored by the Gaston County Education Foundation, the popular annual event pairs businesses and organizations with elementary schools in a fun game show format. Proceeds benefit the Ron L. Ensley grants program for teachers to fund innovative classroom lessons and projects. H.H. Beam Elementary, W. B. Beam Intermediate, W.A. Bess Elementary, Chapel Grove Elementary, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Sadler Elementary, York Chester Middle, and Webb Street School were winners in the “I Love a Clean School” contest sponsored by Keep Gastonia Beautiful. Ashbrook High School senior David Buckner was named a Levine Scholar at UNC-Charlotte. In addition, he received scholarships from Gardner-Webb University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and East Carolina University. Rankin Elementary third grader Beckham Clawson won first place in the N.C.

Department of Transportation’s aviation art contest. He was one of 2,420 students to submit an entry. His winning artwork was sent to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national competition. In addition, he won a $75 first place prize and his school won $100. His art teacher is Abigail McLaurin. Belmont Central Elementary held a Read-A-Thon and raised more than $6,000 that will be used to purchase new books for the school’s media center. Students read a total of nearly 250,000 minutes during the week of the program. The United Way of Gaston County selected art pieces by W.A. Bess Elementary fifth grade students Cameron Smith and Courtney Snyder for a mural in Gaston County. Laura Farmer is the school’s art teacher. The Bessemer City Middle School band was awarded a superior and two excellent ratings at the Wingate University band contest festival. Brookside Elementary students and staff celebrated the school’s 25th birthday with a pep rally and Community Night program. In addition, second grade students dressed up as historic figures and shared facts in a “wax museum” setting. Carr Elementary celebrated “Leading with Love” week, February 10-14.One of the events held during the week was the school’s first local heroes breakfast. Guests included members of the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire Department and Dallas Rescue Squad as well as Sheriff Alan Cloninger, Dallas town officials, and the school’s custodians and bus drivers. The meal was donated by the Country Kitchen in Dallas. The school’s Student Leadership Club presented a short program about “The Leader in Me” curriculum, and the school chorus performed several songs. Stanley Middle School students completed Genius Hour projects and showcased them during parent-teacher conferences. Stanley Middle Schoolteachers Sandy Engbarth, Kaitlin Bumgarner, Jill Hendrix, Diana Baxter, Jackie Tant, and Casey Miller were recognized as trailblazers for the Modern Teacher Initiative. The new playground equipment has been installed at Carr Elementary. The playground was made possible through donations from Gaston County Schools, the Town of Dallas, the Carr PTO, the Dallas Police Department, and Judy Foster. Carr Elementary hosted its first “Readers are Leaders” Week. In addition, the school conducted a Junior Achievement Day program that featured volunteers from North Gaston High School, UNCCharlotte, and the business community.

Carr Elementary kicked off a school-wide book study of “The Magic Trap.”All students and staff received a copy of the book, and staff members served as guest readers for a video featuring each chapter. Carr Elementary held kindergarten registration night on February 13.This event included dinner, online registration help, tours of kindergarten classes, and a free backpack with school supplies for new students. Cherryville High School received a retired patrol vehicle from the Gaston County Police Department for its Public Service Academy program. East Gaston High School students Dylan West and Patrick Helton passed the ASE G1 certification for automobile maintenance and light repair. East Gaston High School senior Andrea Tejada is the recipient of the Goodnight Scholarship from N.C. State University. Forestview High School senior Sarah Tolbert is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship through the 529 College Savings program.She plans to attend Appalachian State University. As part of her Girl Scouts Silver Award project, W.C. Friday Middle School student Hala Freeman built a “buddy bench” to encourage students to be kinder and more inclusive of others. W.C. Friday Middle School eighth grade student Alejandra Umanzor auditioned for the all-state honors band and was chosen as an alternate. Students at Gardner Park Elementary received a new coat through the “Operation Warm” program. Members of the Gastonia East Rotary Club assisted with the fitting of the coats. Gaston Early College High School held a celebration to bring attention to the school earning an A performance grade for the past five years on the state accountability program. A highlight was the presentation of the Roman numeral “V” t-shirts to all students.

Highland School of Technology senior Urael Mussie received the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship from UNC-Chapel Hill. Highland School of Technology students Ruben Pelayo Quezada and Samuel Shiles each received the N.C. State University Goodnight Scholarship valued at $20,500 per year. Hunter Huss High School juniors and seniors attended the CIAA Education Day College Fair. Senior students received more than 40 college acceptances and $15,000 in scholarships. Internationally-known actress, singer, movie star, and voice over artist Maria Howell performed for students at Hunter Huss High School, York Chester Middle School, and Grier Middle School. Her performances were sponsored by the Piedmont Chapter of the Links, Inc. and the Gaston Arts Council. Howell is a 1979 graduate of Hunter Huss High School. Gastonia Mayor Walker Reid served as Warlick Academy’s first guest speaker during the school’s Inflectional Speaker Series. Additionally, the school held its annual barbecue fundraiser on March 6 and sold an all-time high of 1,355 plates. Webb Street School held its fifth annual “Art of Fashion” show on March 6.The school had 48 students participate in the event, and the school collected more than $17,000.A number of community partners including Dallas Electric Company, Webb Custom Kitchen, and the Carely Skibo Family supported the program. York Chester Middle School held a Veterans Appreciation Day program that featured two World War II U.S. Marine Corps veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In addition, school counselor Tammy Hubbard organized the school’s annual Career Day program that featured 58 businesses and 81 professionals representing different career areas. York Chester Middle held a Pi Day celebration on March 12 that featured students working math problems

in a game show format. Board of Education members Dot Cherry, Steve Hall, and Terry Usery were special guests for the festivities. Lowell Elementary sponsored its first ReadA-Thon that featured the theme “Raising the Roof with Reading.”Students exceeded their goal by reading 413,364 minutes and raising $5,425.21.42.The Lowell Elementary student council sold lollipops to raise funds for two community organizations. Students collected $700 and donated $350 to Holy Angels and $350 as well as 50 pounds of pet food to the Tri-County Animal Shelter. The fundraiser was organized by school counselor Mary Warner. Mount Holly Middle School participated in the “Polar Plunge” competition sponsored by Gaston County Special Olympics. Students and staff collected nearly $3,600 for Special Olympics. In addition, the school hosted the Gaston County Special Olympics United Champions Basketball event. North Gaston High Schoolteacher Maggie LeGrant won a $1,000 grant from the North Carolina Council for Social Studies. As part of the Leadership Academy program at North Gaston High School, 30 students assisted Costner Elementary with its Junior Achievement Day program. Pinewood Elementary students collected and donated 274 pounds of food to the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization to “share the love” on Valentine’s Day. Pleasant Ridge Elementary welcomed the school’s first Junior Beta Club. Fiftyone fourth and fifth grade students were inducted into the prestigious organization during a ceremony on February 27.

Conference Carolinas cancels events Conference Carolinas has made the difficult decision to cancel its spring championships and the remainder of its athletics competitions through the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Originally Conference Carolinas desired to keep open the possibility of returning to athletics competition and host its spring championships in April, but it has been determined that this is no longer viable due to the continued evolution of the COVID-19 public health threat. “All involved in Confer-

ence Carolinas have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to see if there was any way that we could continue athletics competition this academic year, but we believe it is not in our best interest for numerous reasons,” Commissioner Chris Colvin said. “Once again, we understand the ramifications of what this means for our student-athletes, coaches and administrators. However, the growing scale of the pandemic coupled with the NCAA’s recent decision to grant an additional season of eligibility to spring sports student-athletes

changes the dynamic for our member institutions and student-athletes.” Last week, the NCAA made the decision to cancel all of its remaining winter and spring championships. The safety and well-being of Conference Carolinas student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans are always of the utmost importance. Conference Carolinas will continue to monitor all of the important and relevant information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Amanda Elrod and Debbie Taylor distribute lunches at Kiser Elementary. Photos by Bill Ward

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Cheer Showcase held... Gaston County middle schools held a cheer showcase at North Gaston High School. The cheerleaders did a wonderful job showing their school spirit. The following schools placed in the competition: Bessemer City Middle School Tigers, first place; John Chavis Middle School, second place; and Stanley Middle School, third place. For additional photos, please visit https:// www.gaston.k12.nc.us/middleschoolcheershowcase2020. Photos Gaston Schools/Brian Mayhew Carolina Topshots Kids line up for lunch at Kiser Elementary.

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Abbey players named All-Southeast Region Men’s Basketball All-Southeast Region Team First Team Jordan Floyd, King (Sr., G, Stone Mountain, Ga.) Courvoisier McCauley, Lincoln Memorial (So., G, Indianapolis, Ind.) Akia Pruitt, UNC Pembroke (Sr., F, Winston-Salem, N.C.) Devin Whitfield, Lincoln Memorial (RJr., G, Lipscomb, Ala.) DeQuan Abrom, Belmont Abbey (Sr., G, Washington, D.C.) Second Team Daniel Carr, Queens (Sr., G, North Augusta, S.C.) Isaiah Reddish, Barton (Jr., F, Durham, N.C.) Romeao Ferguson, Belmont Abbey (Jr., G, Burlington, N.C.) R.J. Gunn, Lenoir-Rhyne (Jr., G/F, Columbia, S.C.) Cameron Henry, Lincoln Memorial (RSo., G, Chesterfield, Va.) Southeast Region Player of the Year Jordan Floyd, King (Sr., G, Stone Mountain, Ga.) Belmont Abbey photo/story

Belmont Abbey’s DeQuan Abrom (left) and Romeao Ferguson have been named All-Southeast Region by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. Abrom was a first-team selection and now moves on for All-America consideration, while Ferguson earned second-team honors. Abrom finished fifth nationally, and second in Conference Carolinas, in scoring at 25.6 points per game. The senior from Washington, D.C., finished his career second all-time in scoring with 2,171 points, posting three of the top six seasons in school history. He earned first-team all-league honors the last two years and was the conference Player of the Year in 2018-19. Ferguson was also a first-team All-Conference Carolinas pick, while being named Defensive Player of the Year. He was fourth in the league in scoring at 17.9 points per game, while dishing out a league-best 141 assists (4.7 per contest). Sports information directors from NCAA Division II Southeast Region schools and conferences selected the two D2CCA All-Southeast Region teams. The process concludes with All-America selections announced later in the month. 2019-20 Division II Conference Commissioners Association

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Shiell named Conference Carolinas Men’s Tennis Player of the Week Belmont Abbey sophomore Kent Shiell was recently named the Conference Carolinas Men’s Tennis Player of the Week. It is his second week in a row receiving the honor. The Mandeville, La. native recently earned a 6-4, 6-4 win over an Augusta opponent at #2 singles, while also winning 6-2 at #1 doubles. Shiell clinched the doubles point for

The Abbey. In singles play, Shiell’s 6-2, 7-5 victory at #3 clinched the match point for the Crusaders over conference opponent Barton. The wins moved Shiell to 4-2 on the year, including a 2-0 record in conference play for singles. He is also 2-0 against conference opponents in doubles play.

Belmont Abbey attacker Austin Hasen has been named the Conference Carolinas Player of the Week, the conference office announced. The Brampton, Ont. native scored five goals and handed out four assists in the recent 15-6 win over #14 Indianapolis. His nine points are a EVERY THURSDAY career-high. Belmont Abbey photo

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ORGANIST / PIANIST POSITION AVAILABLE. First United Methodist, Cherryville is seeking to ﬁll this key position. Send resume to : Church Secretary, First Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021 PART TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY JOB. No experience necessary, will train. Call 704-482-3235 and leave message. Return call with details. IN SEARCH OF PRIVATE DUTY for elderly in-home bound care. No pets, 2-3x weekly. Non smoker, 25 years experience, 828-748-8131. PART-TIME AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC NEEDED. Apply at Peeler Automotive, 1012 W. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. (704) 538-7290 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for all shifts. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. COMPLETE CARE INC is currently seeking full time Staff Coordinator for our Gastonia location. Fax resumes to 704480-0814.

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

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COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062

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BUSINESS SERVICES VERONA GREEK & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. We are open for take-out. We will also deliver on orders of $20 or more. We are open 7 days a week. Open 11a.m.-10p.m. Call us. (704) 600-6220

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. Call today and schedule a free estimate! Grass cutting, weed eating, mulching. (704) 466-2333 MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. No Hidden Charges! (704) 3002332

EXCELLENT HOUSE KEEPER CLEANING SERVICE. Floors, Dusting, Bathrooms, Linens & More. Residential & Commercial. Competitive Rates! Honest & Dependable. “References Available”. Call (704) 964-7699 DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, now is the time. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs, moving services. We will show up on time, call us ﬁrst! References offered. 704-6924449. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-4729367.

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IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

FOR SALE BOX TRAILER FOR SALE. 1999 8 1/2 x 5 ft boxed in trailer. Has been used to haul tools to ﬂea market. Good tires and clear title in hand. $1100. (704) 418-0938 sandrasprks@gmail. com 4X6 TRAILER FOR SALE. Solid steel, ﬂat trailer, very heavy duty, $300. 704-312-6460. 1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-2459620, 828-223-1564. OUTDOOR POLY LUMBER ROUND TABLE. 44” across with 4 chairs. 2 years old. $1100. (704) 484-7733 BEE SUPPLIES WITH RACKS, NEW OR OLD. Hive Box $45 each, new with rack. Quart Jar, $2.00 a case. 828-245-0956. MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $60 per load. Cut, split and delivered. 828395-0758 or 704-466-0916. 4 BRIDGESTONE TIRES. 275/65R17, approximately 200 miles. $300. (704) 692-9117 (2)1980’S WHEEL HORSE MOWER’S. $250 each. (704) 460-1949 MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS SERVICE/REPAIRS. WE SERVICE MOST MAKES/MODELS. CALL SCOOTERMAN JON. (704) 951-4224 MOBILITYSERVICES07@GMAIL.COM TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

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FOR SALE FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545

YOU CAN “BUY LOVE”. Morkie puppies for sale. 2 females, 1 male (hundreds below internet sites), pure breed, CKC registered, health guarantee, ready to go. $900 each. (704) 4737042 rvcollins70@gmail.com

1987 FORD F-150 82,000 miles, $1700. Long wheel base, Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years was running when parked, can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. 704-473-1494, (704) 4347765

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 EXECUTIVE OFFICE FURNITURE Jasper Desk Co. solid wood construction, executive desk 72” long x 26” deep x 30.25” tall, matching credenza 72” long x 20” deep x 30.25” tall. Both pieces $250 obo. 704473-4722

MERITS MOBILITY CHAIR. Motorized wheelchair, we deliver, teach you, and offer you a warranty. Limited to 225 lbs, $475. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com 10” FLOOR MODEL TABLE SAW. Craftsman Router with Bits & Table. Many Hand Tools and Misc. Antique Wood Cabinet Radio with Turntable, Cassette Deck, and 8 Track. (704) 300-0543

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100 YEAR OLD SOLID BRICKS. Ready to use. $1 each. Call (704) 516-8172 FOUR RIMS FOR LEXUS. Type 950, size 16x7, black ﬁnish, like new, $300. (704) 8277548 FOUR 18” TIRES FOR TUNDRA. Includes rims, and lug nuts. All new. Call after 5pm. (704) 538-3350

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NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620.

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

TWO GRAVE PLOTS, TWO VAULTS. In Rose Hill Cemetery. Lot 30 Section 3. For Details call (704) 482-2810

GOLD GYM WEIGHT BENCH, 140lbs with accessories. 15,000 BTU portable gas heater with full tank of fuel. Mythic Legion Weapon Sets. 828-4478172 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

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

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-2891175 or 828-247-1070.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN TODAYS EGGS FOR SALE. Don’t go to the store for eggs- they are up to 8-12 weeks to old when they arrive at the store on average. We will sell you eggs laid TODAY! Free-range, well cared for happy hens, awesome highly nutritious eggs! 583 Dick Spangler Rd., right off of HY 18. Daily, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm or come any time if you call, Jerry 509-432-4914. $4.00 a dozen. (509) 432-4914 jerry65@ yahoo.com 8N TRACTOR. 1950 Ford 8N tractor. Needs some work. Will need battery fresh gas plugs points and condenser Call 704300-1818. kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

BOATS CLASSIC 1965 STARCRAFT RUNABOUT BOAT. 30 Merc, 4 Stroke, only 17 hours, Chat plotter and Fish ﬁnder. Dry, and runs like a dream. All the equipment and tilt trailer included, $4500 obo. Bob, 828-4766058.

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE, SEVEN LAYING HENS. 704-476-6123 (704) 476-6123 PLOTT PUPS. From AKC Bluetick and UKC Plott. Pups born 12/26/19, will make excellent hunters or wonderful Kid companions dogs, 2 sets of shots and several dewormings, $150. (704) 308-1056 jlittlehorse@aol.com

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS. 2 girls. $200 each. (704) 6927362 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895. CKC TOY POODLES. 4 males, brown, black, and white. Will be vet checked. (828) 289-8844 FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Will Be Ready March 14th, 2020. Call or Text (704) 466-2656 RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 1994 GMC P SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS with chair lift, 140,000 miles, $2400. (704) 460-1949 1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-2459620, 828-223-1564. 2000 JEEP WRANGLER FOUR WHEEL FUN! 216,000+ miles, 6 cyl., 4.0 Liter, 4x4, 5 speed manual trans., hard top, rear seat, a/c, black cloth int., fair condition. $6,000 obo. 704473-4722. 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA 230,000 miles, sgl. cab, 4 cyl, 5 sp, 4x2, AC, bedliner, tool box, good condition. $2500. (704) 473-7129 1995 FORD RANGER 265,000 miles, $1700. Runs very good, tires are good, battery is 1 year old. $1,000.00 work done within the past year. Very dependable. Good truck for the money. Manual transmission. V6 3.0L engine A.C. works ﬁne. Kings Mtn area. (828) 461-1082 michaelhilpert82@gmail.com 1995 CHEVROLET S-10 225,000 miles. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, air. $1400. (704) 4601949 2008 PONTIAC G8 V-6, 148,000 miles. $5000 ﬁrm. (704) 460-1949

2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EX. $1000. Also 2000 Chevrolet Truck 4x4, Ext cab, lifted. $3000. (704) 472-1715 1978 CHEVROLET C-10 STEPSIDE SHORT BED 350/350. Too many new parts to mention. Excellent running condition, 78k miles, $5200. 828-606-4334, local #. 2015 NISSAN ROGUE S. Very clean, 4 cylinder, auto, all power, only 79k miles. $12,500. 828-287-8585. 1994 GMC SHORT SCHOOL BUS with chair lift, 140,000 miles, $2400. (704) 460-1949 2015 NISSAN SENTRA S. Only 25k miles, 4 cylinder, auto, all power, very nice, $9,700. 828-287-8585. 2011 HONDA ACCORD SDN LX. Only 80k miles, 4 cylinder, auto, all power, very nice. $9,200. 828-287-8585. 2012 KIA SOUL with only 78k miles. Auto, 4 cylinder, gas sipper, loaded. $8,000. 828-2878585. 2016 RAM 4500 TRADESMAN FLATBED. Diesel, auto, 1 owner, 1 driver, very clean, only 141k miles. $27,000. 828-2878585. 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950. Call 704-678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847

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BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in OceanSide Village, Myrtle Beach. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ocean view. Golf cart and washer & dryer included. (704) 4349502

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704-484-1047 2013 HONDA ACCORD SDN for sale with 114,500 miles. One owner, no smoking. Beige Leather interior. Sunroof. Great gas mileage. $10,500. Call 704692-5016 for more information. 2015 INFINITI Q50 with only 66k miles. Auto, 3.7 V6, leather, sunroof. $12,500. 828-2878585.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open week of 5/30, 6/27, 7/4, and 7/25, plus August. (704) 718-4731

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NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3BR mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. No Texts. 704-692-0447, 843-9579299.

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