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Belmont Central Elementary hosts Read Across America

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

An eclectic group of over two dozen local officials, celebs, educators, and high school and college students visited Belmont Central Elementary last Friday. While they were there, the “grownups” read Dr. Seuss and other stories to the kids. The purpose was not just to entertain, but to stress the importance of reading as a key component in school and beyond.

The Belmont Central event was part of the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day celebrating reading and

the importance it has. Other Gaston County schools also participated in the day with reading events of their own.

Belmont Central Elementary principal Phyllis Whitworth had this to say about the event and its purpose.

“Reading is important because it lets you learn, grow, and become a success,” she said. “Reading allows you to go places and have the opportunity to experience many things through words. The Read Across America event is exciting and special and brings in the whole community.”

Just a few of the Belmont participants this year in-

cluded Gaston Schools board members Jeff Ramsey, Justin Davis, and Dot Cherry, a group of athletes from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont mayor Charles Martin, Fox News 46 anchor Lindsay Clein, South Point football coach Adam Hodge, Stuart Cramer basketball team members and coach Demetrious Koutsoupias, Miss Gaston County Mandy Rogers, Miss South Point Mikayla Secrest, Gastonia mayor Walker Reid, Belmont Middle principa Susan Redmon and assistant principal Todd Goff and more.

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Mt. Holly Historical Society wraps up Black History Month with special program

By Alan Hodge

Gaston Schools employee Chris Mills was a whiz of a wiz as he read Dr. Seuss stories to Belmont Central Elementary students during last Friday’s Read Across America Day. Photo by Alan Hodge

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The Mt. Holly Historical Society held a special program on February 26 that highlighted the local AfricanAmerican community.

“We had some amazing music performed by Jeremiah Robinson, Jr. and Odell Pope,” said MHHS president Erin Ball. “Mr Robinson sang a song familiar to many in the audience from his father’s church, and much of the crowd joined in singing.

Joy Walker recited, in character, some moving quotes from Harriet Tubman. And Hattie M. Graham was honored by her family as the oldest known black resident of Mount Holly at almost 102 years old.”

Graham lives with her two daughters Lillie and Gloria.

She is the mother of eight girls and two boys, in which three children are deceased.

Her husband Mr. Earnest Graham, Sr., is also deceased and she had been living alone for many years until recently.

Belmont Banner 83rd anniversary coming up

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Shirley Friday and the diploma she earned from Sacred Heart College at age 48.

Photo by Alan Hodge Moma Hattie, she is fondly referred to.

Another one of the guest speakers at the event was Shirley Friday, 81, who lives near Iron Station. Friday related her inspiring story of having been one of 15 children and overcoming a wide of variety of odds and obstacles to eventually earn a

teaching certificate and educating special needs students in Gaston County.

Friday mused about the educational situation for blacks “back in the day”.

“I went to Mt. Holly Colored School that was later Rollins Elementary,” Friday said. “Everything we had was See SOCIETY, Page 5

The birthday of the BannerNews is coming up and a rare treasure donated to the paper several years ago by Curtis Gaston tells an important part of the story.

Dated March 18, 1936, the yellowed and fragile artifact, an actual copy of the very first Belmont Banner ever published, is not just a window on life in Belmont back then, but also of the philosophy and hopes of the publication that is now in its 83rd year.

The logo of the paper summed it up, calling the Banner “A New And Modern Weekly Newspaper Published In The Interest Of All

Curtis Gaston found this rare first edition of the Belmont Banner when he was looking through some things belonging to his late parents Harley Jr. and Kitty Gaston. This original paper is on display at the Banner-News office. Photo by Alan Hodge the People Of The Thriving City Of Belmont. This Issue Will Be Read In Every

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age.”

My Opinion: Sights and sounds of spring Well, folks, who is tired of the rain?

What used to be a lawn behind my house is now a quagmire. Every time I walk across it it talks to me- “squish, squoosh, squish, squoosh” it says.

I look at my boots as this taunting sound is given. The mud clings to them like reddishbrown oatmeal. The few sprigs of grass that have not been drowned seem to cry out for a life jacket. I spent a lot of time and money this summer trying to waterproof the foundation of my garage, but the ground is so saturated that hydraulic pressure forces the liquid aggravation out of every crack in the cement.

Once I read that Gen. Robert E. Lee wrote a letter home to his wife in March 1864 describing camp conditions- “We are up to our eyes in mud” Bob said.

But enough crying. A few days ago I was standing in the house looking down the hill and spotted a bright yellow burst of color. I got out the binoculars and peeped that way.

It was a lone daffodil, a really big daffodil, in full bloom. It reminded me of that poem

by English Lake District poet William Wordsworth.

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they Alan Hodge Out-did the spar- Banner-News Editor kling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.

Yesterday a little cluster of purple crocuses forced themselves out of the earth near the house- “Here we are!” they seemed to say.

In case you haven’t noticed, the birds have started singing. It’s the mating season. “Hey! Baby!” they twitter. A red tailed hawk circles the house. It’s happy to be alive. “I am the king of the sky!” it hollers. A red fox comes around at night. It’s fox mating season too.

“Here I am, let’s hook up!’

Wild violets are also coming up in my yard. Every spring I throw money on the ground in the form of grass seeds and weed killer fertilizer. Every year the grass dries up but the wild violets still multiply and live.

This year I am going to give them their freedom.

What’s really important in America?

By Glenn Mollette Every day we face life.

What is really important?

Social Security? We pay into Social Security all of our working lives. When we reach our sixties we anticipate collecting the benefits promised to us. Some will collect income at 62 while others will not collect it until 66.2 or later. The full retirement age should be returned to 65. Millions of Americans will never collect a penny of Social Security. Imagine paying into Social Security most of your life but dying early and never collecting a cent.

This happens to millions of Americans.

Medicare? We pay into Medicare most of our lives but will it be there for us when we need examinations and procedures? Or will the government make it harder for us to receive quality healthcare? Social Security is already telling us we will receive less benefits than we were promised because there isn’t enough money to pay us. Whose fault is this?

The government has squandered trillions of dollars that they took from us. Who

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will suffer from senior adults are the wasteful working into their actions of our eighties to keep government? food on the table or You and I. pay the rent. If you Health? think you may be Your mortalworking into your ity doesn’t beseventies, consider come much of Glenn Mollette preparing yourself a reality until you hit about for a job that you 50. At 50 you know you can physically and mentally are a half century old! The do late in life. Underground body begins to react to coal mining may not be for how we have treated it or you when you are 75. Howto problems that we may have inherited from past ever, working out of your generations. Colon polyps home two days a week as a start showing up, the thy- plumber or carpenter might roid starts acting up, blood be enjoyable. A friend of pressure, heart, diabetes mine downsized his insurand much more becomes ance agency but still takes a daily concern. Listen to care of a few clients a few your body. Go see your mornings a week from his doctor and don’t be passive when your doctor tells you home. Find something that about health issues that you you enjoy doing. If you should address. Stay active. enjoy it then it doesn’t feel Focus on more vegetables, so much like work. fruit, baked or grilled Longevity? Life is chicken and fish and cut out short. We are just passing desserts. Sounds bad but through this world. Life is a my 97-year-old friend says gift. All in all, our most valshe focuses on vegetables ued possessions are being and being active and she is at peace with our souls and still doing great.

Money? Americans our Creator, spending time are working today longer with our family and friends than ever it seems. Many and guarding our health.

- George Burns

The conversation that changed my life Let me take you back 25 years to a conversation that helped me understand who I am, what I do and more importantly, why I do it.

I was Executive Director of a Rescue Mission in Washington, DC. A Promise Keeper rally was scheduled to come to the DC metro area.

I encouraged the pastor of the church I attended to get the men in the church to attend.

He assigned me to Chris, one of his associate ministers, as my point of contact.

Chris and I developed a plan to promote the rally.

Since he was the counseling pastor and I’m cheap, I figured I’d get a free counseling session. I explained when I had to fire someone, I stopped breathing. My diaphragm stopped working and I had no breath in my lungs.

If the person asked me a question, I couldn’t respond because I couldn’t breathe.

After some dialogue, he said I was an adult child of an alcoholic. I explained there was no alcoholism in my family.

He was emphatic that he was right. Chris was right, and he was wrong.

Growing up, we had a full bar in our basement. The walls had beautiful knotty pine paneling. There was a neon Pabst Blue Ribbon sign, and two large cabinets of hard liquor. Yet, it never was consumed. If there was no alcohol consumed, how could Chris be right.

In the dysfunctional family, the drugs of choice are more than alcohol and drugs.

They include: work, food, sex, gambling, power, spending, religion and rage. In my family, my father was a rageaholic. When my dad “acted out” by yelling at people, all the shame in his life went away. For the rest of our family members, we felt like a hand grenade went off in our vicinity. We were bleeding, while my dad felt relief.

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

Chris enrolled me in a 12-week workshop based on the workbook written by Tim Sledge, “Making Peace With Your Past; help for adult children of dysfunctional families.”

In the addicted family, the children take on roles to keep the family “functioning”.

The oldest is labeled, “The

G o d ’ s p l a n , but it’s just far Tony Marciano enough off course to cause someone who grew up in the addicted family to run through life with their shoes tied together, falling and breaking their nose.

Over the last 25 years, I have worked hard to break the cycle of dysfunctional behavior that was passed to me, so I don’t pass it to my children.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

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Hero”. They overachieve to prove the family isn’t crazy.

The second born is the “Scape Goat”. They bear the brunt of why the family is “wobblily.”

The third child is the “Lost Child.” They observe the first two siblings and decide the only way to survive is to become invisible. The fourth child is the “Clown” whose role is to bring humor into the family. My dad treated me as the Scape Goat. I could do no right. The confusing part of my story is I should have rebelled and gotten into drugs and alcohol with tattoos on my body. Instead, I responded as the Lost Child, totally compliant.

In the healthy family, the parents meet the emotional needs of the children but in the addicted family, the children meet the emotional needs of the parents. It sounds like

In politics, you need priorities

By Lee H. Hamilton

told me, I should ask myself a simple question: “What’s the most important thing to be doing today?”

This may be the toughest problem in politics: what do you focus on at any given moment? For the number of See HAMILTON, Page 4

I still remember a piece of advice I got not long after entering Congress. It came from a prominent journalist as we were talking about the bewildering array of issues Congress faced. Every day, he

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Belmont PD officer Doug Huffstetler reading to Belmont Central kids.

Miss Gaston County, Mandy Rogers brought smiles to the kids she read to.

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Gastonia mayor Walker Reid, Belmont Central principal Phyllis Whitworth, Belmont mayor Charles Martin, and Belmont Middle principal Susan Redmon at the Read Across America event.

Gaston Schools board member Justin Davis was on hand for Fox News 46 reporter Lindsay Clein reading to Belmont Central Miss South Point, Mikayla Secrest, entertained this group of Belmont Central kids. kids. the Read Across America event.

READ From Page 1 In other cities and towns across the nation, teachers, teenagers, librarians, politi-

cians, actors, athletes, parents, grandparents, and others develop NEA’s Read Across

Belmont Middle School assistant principal Todd Goff stopped in to read some stories to Belmont Central kids.

America activities to bring reading excitement to children of all ages. Governors, mayors, and other elected officials recognize the role reading plays in their communities with proclamations and floor statements. Athletes and actors issue reading challenges to young readers. And teachers and principals seem to be more than happy to dye their hair green or be duct-taped to a wall if it boosts their students’ reading.

Read Across America’s roots go back to May 1997, when a small reading task force at NEA came up with a big idea to create a day to celebrate reading. The group de-

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Belmont Central principal Phyllis Whitworth donned a special hat for Read Across America.

She’s seen with students from Ms. Hine’s class.

Photos by Alan Hodge cided that since pep rallies to get kids excited about football are held, why not do something to get kids excited about reading? Thus was launched on March 2, 1998 Read Across

America which is celebrated on author Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

It is the largest celebration of reading in the country.

Research has shown that motivating children to read is

an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school.

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HAMILTON From Page 2 challenges facing policymakers is simply staggering.

Let’s start with the economic ones. At any given time, they’re wrestling with such issues as the economic growth rate, the need to provide broad-based economic opportunity, the perception that too many Americans are being left behind, the need for infrastructure investment, and a federal debt that has grown out of control.

Domestic and foreignpolicy challenges are no less daunting. At home, these include immigration and civil rights protections, the quality and availability of health care, the cost of higher education. Internationally, there’s everything from dealing with powerful adversaries like Russia and China to global issues like climate change and terrorism.

Finally, we face serious political challenges, such as the disintegration of the political center, and great uncertainty about whether our political system can meet the challenges confronting it.

In a very real way, the depth and breadth of the challenges we face show the depth and breadth of America’s abilities and ambitions. They are a symbol of all we have done and all we are trying to achieve. Our policy-makers sit down with an impossible agenda every day and try to make progress on it.

So how do they establish priorities? The plain fact is that you can’t solve problems like these alone. You need to find a lot of people who agree with you about them — and can agree on approaches to resolving them. It’s not simply a matter of asking oneself,

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Stories in that very first edition of the Banner kicked off with a profile of Belmont

by Curtis Gaston’s grandfather Harley Gaston Sr. who described the town as “one of the Carolinas’ most prosperous cities”. Another front page article looked at the growth of local schools and declared the city started out with three teachers and ninety students in 1900 and had grown to the 1936 tally of 59 teachers and 2,204 kids.

Inside, the first Belmont Banner focused on good things that folks were doing in the community. One article profiled upcoming Boy Scout events and activities. Another piece announced plans by the local PTA to boost membership. On the cultural scene, the Banner covered a Belmont High School glee club and piano concert. The program included tunes such

“What do I think our biggest problem is?” It’s also, “What do I think is the biggest problem I can make progress on?”

In short, my journalist friend was on the mark.

Maybe the best you can do each day is ask yourself, Am I putting my energy where it ought to be right now? It’s what makes governing such a bewildering, challenging job.

It’s also what lies at its heart.

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

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businesses. The Hollywood Theater in East Belmont announced several flicks including “Waterfront Lady”, “The Invisible Ray”, and “Sweet Surrender”. The Leader department store had a big ad proclaiming “smart, spring dresses” for $2.98 each. BelkMatthews on Main St. offered men’s socks for 10 cents a pair, denim overalls for 97 cents, and men’s shorts for 19 cents a pair, Just a few of the other advertisers in the first Banner included W.H. and D.P. Stowe Company, Warren’s Grocery Store where eggs were 25 cent a dozen, and Ostwalt’s cafe.

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From Page 1 The Banner’s publishers, Arp Lowrance, Clyde Moody, and Bomar Lowrance, topped the front page of the inaugural edition with an open letter to the readership that stated- “For the people of Belmont and the surrounding community we present this as the first issue of the Belmont Banner in the hope that it will be accepted by all as Belmont’s own. The cooperation of the merchants and business men in making this a fine issue has been unexcelled in our experience and we could hardly expect a better approval from the readers and the homes of this thriving city... For some time the publishers have planned the publishing of a newspaper here and it appears the time is ripe for beginning such an enterprise. As we begin there is more confidence that this healthy baby newspaper will soon grow into one of the leading newspapers of the

as “Dancing Fairies”, “Spinning Song”, and “My Curly Headed Baby”.

In sports, the Banner ran a story by James Dixon laying out plans for a local softball league. Players from local mills such as Imperial, Aberfoyle, and Eagle were hopping on board the league.

Dubbed “Local and Personal” the society page of the first Banner gave the lowdown on what area ladies and gents were up to. Tidbits included news that J. Ross Gilbert was coming home to Belmont after having had an appendix operation in Statesville, that Grady Bowen of Newport News, Va. was spending time with his parents in Belmont, and that Miss Estelle Hall was in a fashion show in Gastonia.

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Rev. Shirley L. Canty and Shirley G. Friday.

Photo by Janice McRorie

SOCIETY From Page 1 secondhand, everything. We had secondhand books and desks. We didn’t have a cafeteria and had to bring lunch from home.”

Friday was valedictorian of her eighth grade class at Mt. Holly Colored School, then moved up to the next grade and went to Reid High in Belmont.

“It was a two and a half

mile walk to the bus stop in Mt. Holly then we rode it to Belmont,” she said.

“We had sports teams, a band, and a gym at Reid High,” Friday said. “But a lot of the uniforms and equipment was still secondhand.”

After graduating Reid High in 1955, Friday did a number of jobs including being a tailor at a shop in

O”Dell Pope – singer.

Photo by Janice McRorie

Jeremiah Robinson, Jr. Photo by Janice McRorie

The family of Hattie Graham at front of the church. Mrs. Graham is celebrating her 101st birthday this year.

Photo by Karen Jacob Belmont, but she had higher educational aspirations.

“I went back to school and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Sacred Heart College in 1985,” she said. “I was 48 years old.”

Friday also got a teaching certificate two years later and went to work for Gaston County Schools as a special needs teacher at Webb Street School and Rhyne Elementary before retiring in 1998.

Friday combined her life experiences with her hard- Shirley Friday’s Mt. Holly Colored School diploma. earned education and was a great hit with students. Empathy played a big part in her “I meet children at my homes where they don’t have teaching philosophy church, Springfield Baptist an opportunity to read.”

“I used positive reinforce- in Stanley, and tutor them in Besides tutoring, Friday ment,” Friday said. “I tried reading,” she said. “Reading also volunteers at Robin to put myself in their shoes. is so important and too many Poverty is still a big issue kids these days come from with many of them.”

Even though she’s retired from the public school classroom, Friday still reaches out to children, especially as a tutor.

Shirley Friday as a Reid High senior in 1955.

Johnson House and was a volunteer for eight years at Crisis Pregnancy in Lincolnton.

Hattie Graham, pictured below and at right.

Photos provided by Joy Henderson Walker

Joy Henderson Walker, portraying Harriet Tubman.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Centerview Baptist Church

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

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110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

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

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Cornerstone Family Worship

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

704-867-2317

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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

First Presbyterian Church

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

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

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

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Upper Room United Pentecostal

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

STANLEY

Bethlehem Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Unity Baptist Church

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

LOWELL

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Gateway Cowboy Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

The Pointe

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

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

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Finish Line Christian Center

South Point Baptist Church

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Riverside Baptist Church

DALLAS

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Gaston Christian Church

St. Marks United Methodist Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Employees of

Life Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Core Church

Grace Baptist Church

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Springwood Freewill Baptist

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

St. Paul FHB Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Second Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Community Christian Fellowship

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Roper Street 704-827-6280

First Baptist Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Fresh Anointing Church of God

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Message of Love Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Cramerton Temple of God Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

East Belmont Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

Chapel Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Bethel Baptist Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

CRAMERTON

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

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

MT. HOLLY

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

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

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

McAdenville Baptist Church

New Covenant United Methodist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Will of God Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

Grace Wesleyan Church

Lakeview Baptist Church

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

BELMONT

McADENVILLE

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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

BESSEMER CITY

New Life Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

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

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

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

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Lenten lunch series Belmont.

The five weekly luncheons are scheduled for Thursdays, beginning on March 14th, and concluding on April 11th. All lunches are served in the church fellowship hall, beginning at 12:00, noon and concluding by 12:50. The menu includes soup, sandwich, homemade cakes, and iced tea, at a cost of $5.00 per person. No reservations are necessary. Please

First Presbyterian Church of Belmont will begin its Lenten Lunch series. The theme: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Galatians 5: 22-23.

The public is invited to attend the annual Lenten Luncheon Series for 2019 at First Presbyterian Church of

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

When I was young, I always thought a disciple was one of those twelve guys who traveled with Jesus while he was on earth. As I grew in my walk with God, I realized I am a disciple too. All who believe in Jesus are disciples. What is a true disciple of Jesus? Are disciples just people who believe in Jesus?

Yes, when we believe in Jesus we are saved by our faith, yet Jesus calls us to be disciples who live for Him and serve Him every day.

We surrender our all to Him. He becomes Lord of our lives.

In Luke 9:23, 57-62, Jesus speaks directly about being a disciple who lives for Him. Jesus said in Luke 9:23, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (NKJV).

As Jesus spoke, many wanted to follow, yet they had obstacles that prevented them from completely yielding their lives to Him. Jesus attempted to show those gathered around Him that day that being a disciple is a surrendered life.

As we read Jesus’ words, we are struck by what He says. He said we are to deny ourselves. Living for ourselves is something we all are guilty of from time to time. Think of a married couple. Before marriage, a person lived for themselves. They did what they

wanted, and lived according to their desires. After marriage, their hearts turned to their spouse and children. Their desire is now their family. In the same way with God, we Rev. Trent Tankin die to ourselves. We once cared for our own desires, now we must live for God, in His service.

Jesus said we are also to take our cross and follow Him daily. It is a life journey lived by faith. It is not always easy, as it was not easy for Jesus to bear His cross. Many people hate followers of Jesus Christ, and Satan will do whatever he can to stop you. However, this journey leads to the throne of God. Surrendering to Jesus means we follow Him wherever He leads us.

As Christians, Jesus has called us to a life of service to Him. We do not simply receive Jesus in our lives, and stop there. We begin a life journey filled with faith, commitment, and trust. We follow Him. This means we never put other things in front of Jesus. He is first in our lives. We also never look back.

Jesus said in Luke 9:62, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (NKJV). When we start our walk of faith in Jesus it is a life journey, and we always press forward with our eyes toward His kingdom. Have you surrendered your life to Jesus today? It is a journey worth taking!

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enter through the main doors on the South Central Ave. side of the church.

Weekly messages or music will be shared by ministers from the Belmont area and the choral groups from our two Belmont area High Schools. 102 S Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012 Phone: (704) 825-3357. Online www.fpc-belmont.org.

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Danny Ray Atkins Belmont- “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Proverbs 116:15.

Danny Ray Atkins, 74, was joyfully welcomed in Heaven when he peacefully passed away on February 26, 2019 in his home.

A native of Belmont, Danny was the son of the late Thomas James Atkins, Sr. and Clara Whitener Atkins.

Danny was a selfless, devoted husband and adored his Pamela, to whom he was married 27 years. He was also a selfless, loving, committed father to his stepchildren; Michael Stokes and wife, Karen and Erin Stokes, and was so very proud of all of them.

Danny faithfully attended Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. He especially enjoyed Sunday School with the Men’s Bible Class and fellowship with the Happy Hearts Seniors group.

He was a dedicated 47year employee of Ramsey Products where he worked as a quality control specialist until his 2014 retirement. Previously he worked miscellaneous jobs in local textile and hosiery mills. Danny was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Some of Danny’s favorite pastimes were gardening, Tuesday lunches with his brothers, Washington Redskins football, cheering for the North Carolina State Wolfpack with his children and his all-time favorite.... fishing.

Danny’s survivors include his loving wife, Pamela Horne Atkins; Stepchildren,

Michael Stokes (Karen) of Cary and Erin Stokes of Gastonia; brothers and their wives, Dickie Atkins (Paulette), Terry Atkins (Dee Dee), Chris Atkins (Connie), of Belmont, Jack Atkins (Jill) of Connelly Springs, Joe Atkins (Anne) of Clemmons; former sister-in-law, Donna Rhyne (Jack) of Bessemer City; parents-in-law, J.L. and Del Horne of Dunn; brothers-in-law and their wives, Dennis Horne (Kerry) of Mills River, Henry Horne of Chocowinity, Donnie Horne (Linda) of Belmont; numerous other extended family members.

Besides his parents, Danny was predeceased by brothers, Tommy Adkins and Johnny Atkins of Belmont and sisterin-law, Laurie Horne of Chocowinity.

Danny’s life and homegoing was celebrated at 1:00pm, Friday, March 1, 2019 at Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church with Reverends, Josh Baer and Dennis Horne officiating.

The family received friends from 6:00 - 9:00pm, Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the church.

Interment followed the service at Evergreen “A Quiet Place” in the Garden of Peace.

Memorials may be made to the Happy Hearts Senior Citizens of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church, 426 Woodlawn Avenue, Cramerton, NC 28032.

The family wishes to express special thanks to Gaston Hospice for their loving care to Danny and the family.

Danny’s Christian faith remained steadfast throughout his year-long battle with mesothelioma. His desire was that his life be a testimony and reflect that God is always good and we should trust Him in all of our circumstances.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Atkins/Stolkes family.

Condolences may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com.

Gospel concert coming to Hood Memorial March 9th Hood Memorial AME Zion Church (215 Sacco St., Belmont), Mass Choir and Rejoice America Radio will present a gospel concert “Praise and Worship Experience 2019” on Saturday, March 9, at 5pm.

Doors open at 4pm.

Admission is free. Every-

one welcome. Performers will include Gail Holmes, J. Windsor, Sean Scales, Still Making Noise, Weiner Crumbly, Anointed Vessell, Tamitra Scott, and Fiona Walker.

More information call 980-505-7833 visit www. rejoiceamericaradio.org.

Rachel Blanton Spain Belmont – Rachel Blanton Spain, 80, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Harland Blanton and Ruby Pearson Blanton and grew up in Boiling Springs, NC. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Howard Blanton.

Rachel was a member of South Point Baptist Church.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Rachel never met a stranger; she treated everyone as if they were family. She will be greatly missed! Rachel retired from Belmont Hosiery with over 38 years of dedicated service.

Left to cherish her memories include her husband of almost 53 years, Johnny Spain; her loving daughters, Rhonda Willis (Roy), Ginger Muscat (Mike); grandchildren, Amber Willis, Gabriel and Silas Muscat; brothers, Joseph Blanton (Evelyn) and J.L. Blanton (Barbara); sister, Kathie Brown (Robert).

Celebration of Life Service was held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, March 2nd at South Point Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Phillips officiating.

The family received friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12 Noon of Saturday prior to the service.

Inurnment was private.

Memorials may be made to South Point Baptist Church, 124 Horsley Avenue, Belmont, NC 28012.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-8645144 is serving the Family.

Ebenezer UMC barbeque Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 120 Belmont Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, 704827-3366 will have a barbeque sale Friday, March 15, 2019, 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. Cost is $8.50 per plate. Will deliver 10 or more. Catered by Kyle Fletcher.

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East Lincoln Historical Society news Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, as well as the mother of John Quincy Adams. Abigail knew a totally different John than the one in textbooks. Nora Brooks, a highly creative and talented teacher and historian, will portray Abigail for the Eastern Lincoln Historical Society, 6 pm, Monday, March 11 at the Mundy House Annex, 4353 Highway 16 N Denver N.C. Each performance is biographical in content, fully researched and A gospel concert is set for Saturday, March 9th at 5:30 PM at Lowesville Gospel Concerts, Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC. Performers will include The Pine Ridge Boys (above) from Inman SC and The Wisecarvers (below) from Erwin TN. A freewill offering only to be received, and you are invited. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.

Photos provided by Carroll Cooke

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presented with humor, drama and passion. Nora presents in full period dress and thrills to interact with the audience.

Questions on the characters the era in general are wel-

comed and lead to lively discussions about the many facets of this time in American history. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this step back in time.

Crowders trail work day Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. will hold a trail work day this Saturday, March 9, from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC. Litter pick

up volunteers are also needed.

Tools, drinks, and snacks will be provided. See facebook. com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www.friendsofcrowders.com If questions, contact park office at 704853-5375.

Keep Belmont Beautiful announces the following events City Pride Day- Saturday, April 6th, 9:00 11:00 AM Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park/Pavilion #1 Join KBB and the City of Belmont for the annual spring sweep of Belmont streets. KBB will provide bags, safety vests, pickers,and disposable gloves. Please make sure you have your own transportation to get to the assigned target areas. Free t-shirts (as long as they last) for volunteers and a light breakfast of coffee, juice and donuts will be offered. KBB encourages neighborhood HOA’s, Churches, Scouts, Businesses, and other organizations to join in. Let’s Keep Belmont Beautiful. Please

register your group by calling 704-825-8587.

Spring Plant Sale – Fundraiser- Saturday, May 4th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Belmont Historical Society - Living History Day KBB is now taking preorders for 12” Supertunia hanging basket. 2019’s Belmont Bouquet includes a mix

of three vibrant (Fuchsia, Black Cherry & Bordeaux) petunias for $30. KBB is also offering a select group of summer blooming annuals in 4 1/2” pots for $15. KBB volunteers will be ready to assist as you pick up your order on the front lawn of the Belmont Historical Society. They’ll be celebrating their Living History Day (rain or shine). BHS has planned a wonderful day filled with demonstrations, music and more. All orders MUST be placed no later than April 19th and picked up the day of the sale on May 4th. For questions or order forms call 704-907-5257.

Horse sense I like horses; especially buckskins. To me they are wildly beautiful animals but this heaven sent lesson isn’t really about horses.

It’s about common sense and wisdom which is what we old folks call horse sense.

Today I was driving behind a truck called Stone Slinger. To me it seemed wise not to get too close and if it had had worn off mud flaps, so much more reason. What other things in life simply make sense? How about how we care for our health?

I read a medical article last week that noted that the United States was rated as having the most overweight population of any other country on our planet. What simply shocks me is how our agencies don’t do a better job insuring we have healthy food available; how so many restaurants flaunt the attitude “eat something sweet after every meal,” and how we, ourselves, choose to follow an unhealthy path. We ignore the food pyramid, and …..well you know!

And we also know cigarettes aren’t good for us either. We absolutely know it! Two of my customers died of emphysema. They were raised in the Carolinas and had both smoked since their early teens. When they were both on oxygen bottles and I asked if it was easier to breathe on the machine, their description made me think of my scuba diving training when the tank was running low and I had to suck the dickens out of my tank to get air. They also told me they wish they had never started; too late.

I have five uncles who died prematurely from alcohol related damage; one car accident and the others self-induced poisoning. Yet even sitcoms today will suggest, when under

stress, “I could use a drink; you?” And from my experience, one drink wasn’t enough for me and millions of brain cells were murdered and Dennis Siracusa my life and others were placed in reckless jeopardy; too often!

This reminds me of an Old English Homily written around 1175. It goes “Hwa is thet mei thet hors wettrein the him self nule drinken.”

For those not well versed in Old, Old English this means “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.” Now from my experience this is simply not true. When I’ve lead thirsty horses to water, they drank it unless they suspected that it was fouled. Even in 1200 when this proverb first popped up, they weren’t talking about horses. No, they were referring to stubborn or closed minded people. So how do we change? It seems that finding the TRUTH is a reasonable place to start. Then blend in some personal resolve, goals and action.

Isn’t it interesting? Most of us believe in God and the devil and we have an idea that God is good and the devil is bad and yet when things don’t go our way we curse God. Heck, even atheists curse God! Why is that? The bible clearly teaches us that God is love ( 1 John 4:16 ) and that the devil is prowling around (John:10:10 and 1 Peter 5:8) bent on killing, stealing and destroying while Jesus wants to bless us with an abundant life and yet we give the devil a pass and beat God up every chance we get. It simply doesn’t make sense; not even horse sense.

Lowell bike and pedestrian plan being developed The City of Lowell’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee recently had their first meeting and it went well. Over the next several months the city, assisted by this group, will develop a forward-looking plan for sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, and all forms of active transportation.

On Thursday, March 28,

from 6:00pm-8:00pm at City Hall there will be a public input meeting on the City’s Pedestrian Plan.

The Plan will address citywide pedestrian needs like gaps in the sidewalk, safer ways to cross the street, and better ramps at street corners.

The Pedestrian Plan outlines issues and proposes solutions to problems for

pedestrians with the ultimate goal being safe, easy, and convenient pedestrian travel.

In addition, the Plan will promote a pedestrian friendly environment where public spaces, including streets and off-street paths, offer a high level of comfort, convenience, efficiency, and safety within the city.

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March 7, 2019 EDITION Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Joe DePriest, a loyal Banner-News reader from Cramerton. The winning numbers were 35, 1 & 16. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will remain at $10,000 until it’s won. Make sure you have your entry in by the 9am deadline on Monday for your chance to win!

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The Ban ner News Lottery is this simple!

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

Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning.

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

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Belmont author to speak Belmont author Joe DePriest will give a talk on his new book “Voices in Time” in Shelby on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. at the American

Legion at 1628 South Lafayette St. Hosts, the Broad River Genealogy Society, have several members from Gaston County.

Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. briefs Mt. Holly’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off in April. Johnny B’s Beach & Boogie returns as the DJ for each summer concert series that kicks off on Friday, April 5 and runs through September 6. These events are free and open to the public. These bands play beach music and hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. Concertgoers should bring a beach chair or blanket. Food can be purchased at the con-cessions stand or local restaurants.

Bringing alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

DJ Johnny B kicks off each concert at 6:00 PM, and the bands will perform from 7:00 -10:00 PM in the heart of downtown Mount Holly (S. Main Street). Contact Cheri Love with any questions: cheri.love@mtholly.us or (704) 951-0074 ext. 1000.

The Sole Patrol, a senior

citizen activity group, is looking for new members. They meets Mondays—Fridays, 8:30 AM—11:00 AM at the Tuckaseege Community Center. Contact Cheri Love with any questions. The Mount Holly Fitness Center is looking for new members. It is located at the Tuckaseege Community Center and is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM—8:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM –12:00 PM. Call (704) 827-9035 for more information.

For information on shelter rentals for the spring at Tuckaseege or River Street Parks, please call (704) 8222938 or (704) 951-3006.For more information on Mount Holly Parks & Recreation please call 704-951-3024 (Athletics), or 704-951-3006, or check the web-sitewww. mtholly.us.

Third Annual River Sweep is March 30th Save the date for the Cramerton Community Committee’s 3rd Annual South Fork River Sweep on March 30, 2019. The Community Committee has once again partnered with American Rivers and the National River Cleanup

to improve the quality of Cramerton’s greatest natural resource.

Registration will be at 10:00 am and sweep will begin at 10:30 am at Riverside Park & Greenway.

Crews will work both from the water and from the

shore in 4 or 5 designated locations along the South Fork and its tributaries.

If you would like to be on the water during the cleanup, please provide your own kayak or canoe.

Please wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. All

other equipment will be supplied. Snacks and beverages will be provided. here will also be raffles and giveaways available, including a kayak. https:// www.facebook.com/ events/537900629945461.

Area events calendar...

A History of Jazz feat.

Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney 3/8/2019 In this installment of the “A History of Jazz” series: vocalists from Black Star Theater Company will perform songs by famous duo Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, as well as discuss their contributions to Jazz music. This is a FREE event and appropriate for adults.

Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Children’s Art Weekend 3/9/2019 Join DSBG staff and volunteers for an art-filled festive weekend for families and all ages. On Saturday enjoy student performance groups (groups are invited to register at www.DSBG.org to perform) and on Sunday be entertained by a professional performer. In addition to the performance arts, kids can get creative with handson activities involving mixed media, different art styles and more www.dsbg.org/event/ childrens-art-weekend. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC. STEAM Fest 3/9/2019 Dig deeper into all things STEAM! Meet professionals in the fields of Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, and participate in hands-on activities. STEAM Fest is a great way to celebrate International Women’s

Day and inspire women to choose STEAM careers!

Free for Schiele Members; included with museum admission for non-members.

The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC Dialect Workshop 3/9/2019 DIALECT WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY MARCH 9 2019!!! From 1:00 to 4:00 at Belmont Abbey Have you ever wanted to play a part in a play with English characters but you were afraid your accent would sound more like Southern English, as in Charleston SC? Well, have we got the workshop for you!!! Local theater icon and accent guru Jill Bloede will be sharing her expertise on March 9th at Belmont Abbey in the Haid Theatre.

At the workshop, we will be focusing on vocal production, participate in a thorough warm-up, and delve into Standard British and Cockney dialects. If there is time, there may be little look into Brooklyn and Southern! All you need to bring with you are writing utensils and a monologue under 60 seconds to read aloud. The monologue does not need to be memorized or prepared, but it must come from a published play.

Haid Theater at Belmont Abbey,100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd, Belmont, NC Free Flow Yoga 3/9/2019 New Year New Yoga!

Classes will start at 8am and be held in the Cramerton Community Center - 1 Julian Street; Cramerton NC, 28032. Classes will be flow yoga and led by local instructor Kerin Hehir. All classes are 100% free you just need to bring your own water bottle and mat. And just in case you forget, we have a few extra mats and water fountain with your name on it!

All skill levels are welcome and stay tuned for updates as the weather gets warmer, we’re moving yoga back outside and will post locations each week! Cramerton Community Center 1 JULIAN St, Cramerton, NC Saturday Story Time 3/9/2019 Enjoy a high energy early literacy program with stories music, dance, and more.

One Saturday per month. Mt. Holly Branch Library 245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, NC. Feel Good Comedy Film Series - Miss Congeniality 3/11/2019 An FBI agent (Sandra Bullock) infiltrates a beauty pageant. Appealing but implausible. Michael Caine Benjamin Bratt. Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Getting Started: How to Finish Your First Book 3/12/2019 Author C. Marshall Turner will discuss about

how to finish your first book focusing on writing routines, writing personalities, as well as providing an overview of publishing options. Copies of A Cajun Journey will be available for purchase. This is a FREE workshop and is appropriate for adults. Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC Wildflower Walk(March Bloomers) 3/13/2019 Take a walk with a Ranger looking for blooming wildflowers in several different ecosystems near the Visitor Center. If you have your own field guide feel free to bring it otherwise we will briefly go over the wildflowers and we will provide several field guides to use in the field.

Bring appropriate footwear and clothing as we will be outside most of the time. 522 Park Office Ln, Gastonia, NC Sewing Circle 3/13/2019 Learn how to embroider knit, crochet, quilt, and more.

We learn together, so all skill levels are welcome.

Mt. Holly Branch Library 245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120 Raspberry Pi Day 3/14/2019 Experience the wonderful world of coding at the Mount Holly Library. Learn how to code on a computer and play around to see what you can create! Program for grades 6th to 12th.

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245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120 Bingo Nights at MAIN 3/14/2019 Join us at the Main Library for a fun-filled night of Bingo! Win cool prizes and enjoy light refreshments.

Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Earthquakes in North Carolina Workshop 3/16/2019 Calling all K-12 teachers!

Did you know earthquakes happen in North Carolina?

Learn hands-on activitybased earthquake information that you will immediately be able to use in your classroom or education center. Activity kit and guide provided. CEUs for formal and non-formal teachers available. Free for educators. Call 704.854.6676 to register. Registration deadline is March 8th. This workshop is presented by N.C. award winning earth science teachers and the N.C. Geological Survey, in partnership with the N.C. Division of Emergency Management.

The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 Special Olympics Fishing Derby 3/17/2019 Fishing tournament for Special Olympics participants. 1700 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, NC Feel Good Comedy Film Series - The First Wives

Club 3/18/2019 Bette Midler Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton as wives plotting revenge on their unfaithful mates. Dan Hedaya.

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Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Money Management 3/19/2019 Learn how to manage debt, prevent foreclosure and much more in this informative program, presented by Ed Gilliam from Alliance Credit Counseling. This is a FREE public event. For more information, call 704868-2164, option 2. Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Fire Building 3/20/2019 Come learn with a Ranger how to start a campfire without matches lighters or flammable liquids. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing to be outside. Age 12+. 522 Park Office Ln, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA Thread Trail Ambassador Training 3/21/2019 Love the Thread Trail project? Want to tell the world how great it is?! Now you can after attending this volunteer outreach training!

Take a deeper dive into what the Carolina Thread Trail is all about, how we got to where we are today, our short term goals and future plans for this legacy project, as See CALENDAR, Page 11

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City of Belmont meeting The city of Belmont will conduct a workshop on the topic of forming an historic preservation advisory committee on Mon., 11 March at 5 p. m., at city hall, 115 N. Main St. Should the city council elect to establish the committee, it’s anticipated that the committee would offer

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last meal with Jesus, and get to come down and take communion at the table where the disciples sat. Music will be provided by the Cramer Memorial Women’s Community Choir which includes choir members from Cramer as well those from twelve area churches. Everyone is invited.

McIntosh recognized on GSU President’s List Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 1,850 students on the Fall 2018 President’s List. Kathryn Mcintosh of Mount Holly has been named to the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programs serving nearly

26,500 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern. edu.

Congratulations to Belmont PD Sgt. K. Ritchey, seen with husband Mark, who received her NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification from NCDOJ. Belmont PD is honored to have Sgt. Ritchey among its ranks to join officers within the agency who have achieved this excellence as well. To qualify for an Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, officers must meet stringent education and training requirements in conjunction with years of experience.

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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan survey Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln Counties and the municipalities within the counties are working together to become less vulnerable to natural disasters, and your participation in the process is important to us!

The counties, along with local jurisdictions and other partners, are working to update the multi-jurisdictional Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan identifies and assesses our community’s natural hazard risks and identifies strategies that deter-

mine how to best minimize or manage those risks.

This survey is an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the mitigation planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and can lead to mitigation activities that should help lessen the impacts of future hazard events.

The survey can be found here: https://s.surveyplanet. com/NdZMVmm2d.

3/23/2019 Author Emily Huneycutt will present her debut children’s book Princess Peppermint and the Kingdom of Swirls. Ms. Huneycutt will hold a special reading and book signing in the Children’s Story Nook. There will also be crafts and activities available for attendees.

This event is FREE and is appropriate for school-age children and families. Each child in attendance will receive a special gift. Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Hometown Heroes 3/26/2019 Come learn about different local heroes of our home town. Mt. Holly Branch Library 245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, NC. Marshmallow Madness 3/28/2019 Join in on the marshmallow takeover at the library.

Enjoy games crafts, and eating marshmallows until we burst. Program for grades 5th to 12th Mt. Holly Branch Li-

brary 245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, NC. Painting Party Fundraiser for Special Olympics 3/29/2019 Enjoy an evening of painting, socializing and raising money for Special Olympics.

Bradley Center 1200 Modena St, Gastonia, NC 28054, Gastonia, NC. Save the Date - South Fork River Sweep 3/30/2019 Save the date for the 3rd Annual South Fork River Sweep. We hope to make this bigger and better than the previous sweeps. Stay tuned for more information as the time gets closer. Cramerton, NC Optimist Park Celebration 3/30/2019 Enjoy an early spring afternoon at Optimist Park!

Enjoy the walking trail playground, flower gardens and free food and drinks. City of Gastonia Parks and Recreation

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Living Lord’s Supper at Cramerton UMC Cramer Memorial UMC will present a community Living Lord’s Supper on Sunday, April 7 at 5:00 pm under the direction of Music Director Carol Wiggins. The presentation focuses on the twelve disciples and the part they played in Jesus’ life before the crucifixion. You will see the disciples sharing that

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We will also cover information on the Catawba Lands Conservancy, the trail’s lead agency. After the training, you can help represent the Carolina Thread Trail and Catawba Lands Conservancy at community festivals, health expos, museum events as well as help host outdoor programs we offer to the public all year round. Refreshments and a light dinner will be provided. All attendees receive a Carolina Thread Trail t-shirt. Carolina Thread Trail 4530 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. Bring Your Own Book Club 3/21/2019 Bring in your favorite book or one you would like to share, and hear about other great reads. Program for grades 6th to 12th.

Mt. Holly Branch Library 245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, NC. Spring Community Workday 3/23/2019

Help build a new trail!

Extend an existing trail another .75 miles! Currently Pharr Family Preserve is a beautiful 1.7 miles through the woods and along the Rocky River. Join staff and volunteer Trail Masters as we clear vegetation and rough cut the tread of this new trail.

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Falls prevention workshop scheduled

Keep Belmont Beautiful (KBB) wants to thank these folks for going above and beyond to assist the organization over the past year and before. Christina Gander and her FMUC scout troop 20019, Delta Sanders, former KBB board member, Belmont Police Department and Chief Chad Hawkins, Belmont Fire Department and Chief George Altice, Sam Stowe, Associated Foundation, David Isenhour, Director of Public Works for the City of Belmont. Not pictured,Roger Edwards and his parents, Allen and Zelma (Pops and Ma) from Absolute Turf Management.

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Gaston Schools new Teacher of the Year finalists announced Congratulations to the following educators who were chosen as finalists for Gaston County New Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020. The winner will be announced at a reception in May. The five finalists are: Woodrow Boyles, Highland School of Technology; Rachel Helms, York Chester Middle; Ashley Hicks, Warlick Academy; Victoria Freeman, Catawba Heights Elementary; Amanda Matz, North Belmont Elementary.

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Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.

One out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year. As we age, we can develop a fear of falling. This fear can result in a decrease in physical activity and lead to increased isolation. Studies show 30% of individuals who fall suffers injuries that decrease mobility and independence and result in high medical costs. The National Council on Aging reported the total cost of fall injuries in 2013 was $34 billion with 78% being paid by Medicare.

Now is the time to take control by learning how to prevent falls and to manage falls that may happen.

“A Matter of Balance”, a national program sponsored

by Centralina Area Agency on Aging, will be offered by NC Cooperative Extension and Gaston County Adult Services beginning in April.

This program is provided at no cost to participants and valued at more than $800.

You will learn how to make changes to reduce fall risks at home, view falls as controllable, increase physical activity, increase strength and balance, problem solve, and set goals. If you are con-

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Photo by Linda Minges cerned about falls or have fallen in the past – this program is for you!

“A Matter of Balance” can help older adults improve their quality of life and remain independent. “This program makes such a difference in the lives of workshop participants,” says Linda Minges, a program instructor, “the fear of falling could actually lead to a fall because that fear limits activities, causes difficult emotions and leads to isolation, which

can lead to poor balance and weakness.”

The Matter of Balance workshop consists of eight sessions and will be held at two locations in Gaston County: Cherryville area: Wednesdays, April 17th – June 5th from 10am to 12pm.

The workshop will be held at the Cherryville Library, located at 605 E. Main St., Cherryville. There is no cost to you. Pre-registration is required by April 10th

by contacting the library – 704.435.6767 or email traci. pollitt@gastongov.com Gastonia area: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 29th – May 22nd from 2pm to 4pm. The workshop meets twice a week and will be held at the Lucile Tatum Center, located at 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. There is no cost to you. Pre-registration is required by April 22nd by contacting the center – 704.865.3291 or email pam. bryson@gastongov.com

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

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What is cuter than a single puppy…. Lots of puppies! Tri-County Animal Rescue featured pets for this week are seven Beagle mixed pups and five Shepherd mixed pups. Our Big Dog Pet of the Week is a very large puppy named Hobbs. These are the cutest babies ever and they want to win your heart. They are all about 12 weeks old.

All the pups are current on distemper/parvo vaccines, micro-chipped, spayed/neutered and had multiple dewormings.

Please stop in to visit the pets this weekend at PetSmart in Gastonia because the dogs and cats love the attention. They will be looking for you so come on out for some family fun.

We will have many pets available for adoption at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard. Tri-County Animal Rescue will be available Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-6 pm.

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

Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an

email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar. us or on FaceBook at TriCounty Animal Rescue.

Donations can be sent to TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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Students learn about workplace opportunities at Career Expo On Tuesday, March 5, over 700 middle and high school students visited the Dallas campus of Gaston College for the Gaston County Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo. Area manufacturing companies presented the students with information about the many local career opportunities that will be available to them right after high school.

The 21 participating middle and high schools from around Gaston County provided round-trip transportation to bring the students to the expo, which took place in the Myers Center and the Robinson Classroom Building on the Gaston College campus and at the adjacent Gaston College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM). Middle school students attended the expo from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., and the high schoolers were

there from noon to 2 p.m.

Upon arrival to the event venues, the students were assembled into groups; each group visited with five businesses. The students saw brief video presentations about the Career Expo and the businesses they are visiting. Representatives from each business shared information about their companies, the products they manufacture, employment opportunities, and what they look for in candidates for employment. Every student received a packet that included information about all of the manufacturing companies participating in the Career Expo.

Among the participating companies were American & Efird/Elevate Textiles, Beverly Knits, Daimler Trucks NA, Dhollandia, Dixon Quick Coupling, Georgia Pacific, GSM Ser-

vices, LanXess Corporation and LanXess US Solutions, Mann+Hummel, Pharr Yarns, R-Anell Homes, and Rochling. Apprentices from LanXess Corporation were on hand to share their experiences with the Gaston College Apprenticeship 321 program, through which they can attend Gaston College at no cost while working and learning a trade at LanXess. Other participating companies were also part of the Apprenticeship 321 program.

The event was cosponsored by the partners in WSAT, the Workforce Solutions Action Team consisting of Gaston County Schools, Gaston College, Gaston Regional Chamber, Gaston County Economic Development Commission, Gaston County Workforce Development Board, Career Climb, NCWorks Career

Garner Davis, Bryan Hug and Bill Cavanaugh, (foreground to right), from Lanxess talk with Gaston County high school students in 2018 about advanced manufacturing careers.

Gaston College photo Center, and a number of local businesses in Gaston County.

For Gaston College, the Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo offered an excellent platform to tell middle and high school students

about the educational paths that are available to them through the College. In addition to co-sponsoring and hosting the event, Gaston College shared information about its academic offerings and about its Apprenticeship

321 program, through which students receive job-specific training and a cost-free education from Gaston College while earning a salary from local employers who are partners in the apprenticeship program.

Cramer and East Gaston slam opponents in openers

by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Stuart Cramer and East Gaston softball teams both started the 2019 season by making a statement. Both teams decimated their opponents in their opening games.

Stuart Cramer clobbered Bradford Preparatory School 17-0 in a game that was called at the end of the fourth inning due to the state mandated mercy rule.

Despite the game only running for four innings, Cramer batters still managed to belt out 17 hits.

“All of my seniors did well,” head coach Matt Scholz said. “Carley Womack pitched very well. She

struck out ten and walked three. Jayda Watkins and Gracie Wright hit the ball well.”

Watkins went four for four from the plate, while Wright went three for four.

Watkins and Wright also had three RBIs a piece.

While the seniors definitely delivered for the Storm, the surprise performance came from a freshman.

Freshman catcher Braley Hamilton had one heck of an opening day.

“It was nice to see Braley Hamilton come out of the gate hot,” Scholz added. “She went four-for-four.”

Over at East Gaston opening day was just as sweet as a Lady Warriors rolled past the

Ashbrook Greenwave 23-2.

In a game that was also shortened due to the mercy rule, East Gaston racked up 16 hits in three innings of play.

Some of the players that delivered during the opener were Alexis Hawkins, Peyton Kegley, Kennedy Ballard and Emma Kuproski.

Kegley was also the winning pitcher.

It looks like head coach Kaci Wilcox will go into 2019 with a solid squad.

“I have a lot of seniors returners,” Wilcox noted.

“Our catcher, pitcher, and

first baseman are back. I also have a senior shortstop who played a lot of positions in the past.”

East Gaston starts the season with a deep bench and lots of talent.

“We have a lot of girls that can play in a lot of positions.” Wilcox added.

One area where that depth is on display is the pitching roster.

In most 2A and 3A programs a team is lucky to have a good starting pitcher and a solid backup they can spell the starter as needed.

Not at East Gaston.

The Lady Warriors have three legit starters on the team.

“We can throw anyone in on any given day,” Wilcox said of her bullpen.

The deep pitching bench also provides the team with flexibility and practical alternatives if a starter gets in trouble early.

As great as opening day was their was a downside for Cramer and East Gaston last week.

The record breaking rain the Carolinas have experienced over the last few weeks has played havoc on

the schedule.

Both teams had rainouts last week. Those rainouts force both teams to go into conference play with only one game on the books.

“I hope it stops raining,” Wilcox laughed. “We start the conference early. We play everybody three times this year.”

This week Cramer will take on Kings Mountain, Statesville and Crest.

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J. B. Page Elementary School’s “Spirit Week” goes anywhere from Hat Day, Dress Wacky Day to bring your Favorite Stuffed Animal Day. School Resource Officer Lowrance invited our own Community Officer, Officer Craig (pictured), to read to some of the students at the school. He brought his own book to read titled “Despite the Height” by Ivory Latta. A book about a little girl who wouldn’t give up on her dreams regardless of obstacles in her way, and the children loved it.

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South Point and Mountain Island fall in second round play off action

by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The South Point and Mountain Island Charter high school basketball teams both managed to make it to the second round of the state playoffs before being sent home last week.

In the first round of the playoffs the Raptors traveled to Albemarle on Tuesday where they unseated the Bulldogs 70-58.

Anthony Phillips scored 16 points while Amari McKellar scored 15 to power the MI win.

On Thursday, the Raptors had to travel to the Community School Davidson for another showdown with the Spartans.

That second round playoff game would mark the third time this season that the Spartans and Raptors clashed. MI and Davidson are both members of the PAC 7 1A Conference.

In the two previous matchups the Spartans bested MI. After holding their own in the first quarter the Spartans went on a 30-15 point second quarter tear.

That strong Spartan performance seriously hurt MI. For the rest of the game the Raptors fought hard, but were never able to overcome the deficit and the Spartans went on to win 74-58.

The Raptors finished the 2018-2019 season 17-8.

This year’s playoff appearance marked the fourth straight year that the Raptors have made it to the postseason.

Going into the playoffs the Red Raiders were a wild card. There was never any doubt that South Point had the talent to upset the apple cart.

However, due to where they were seeded the Red

Raiders were likely to be on the road for the entire playoffs.

It’s no secret that winning on the road is never easy.

Despite the odds, South Point still put on a show.

In the first round South Point demonstrated just how disruptive they can be when they handed a 89-80 loss to Wilkes Central on Tuesday night.

Cam Dyer had 24 points and Logan Threatt had 16 in that game.

After Tuesday’s win over Wilkes Central the Red Raiders came home and two days later loaded up and headed back on the road again.

This time to Wheatmore.

“We had a two-hour bus ride on Tuesday,” coach Kubbs explained. “We got home at midnight and did it again on Thursday, but that’s the playoffs.”

When the Red Raiders showed up at Wheatmore they decided that they were going to do what they could to give the Warriors a case of heartburn as well.

The game went down to the very end.

However, for the Red Raiders to pull off another upset they would have to find their way around six foot seven Gavin Rains.

As the game rolled into final minutes Rains proved to be a real problem for South Point .

“They had a six foot seven kid we didn’t match up well with,” Kubbs said. “But we played him tough.”

Early in the fourth quarter the Red Raiders had the lead, but Wheatmore was making their move.

“We led with about six minutes to go,” coach Kubbs explained. “Then they went inside to the big kid. That created matchups for others.

It was back and forth until

a minute and a half then we had to foul.”

When a team is down toward the end of the game it’s not uncommon to foul an opposing player in an attempt to get the ball back and limit the other teams scoring.

The tactic is simple.

Instead of letting somebody run out the clock and possibly score you send them to the free throw line and take your chances. If the player you foul is a poor free throw shooter and misses his shots fouling him was a wise decision.

On the other hand, if the player sinks his free throws you’re in big trouble.

In a crunch it’s just a risk you have to take.

As it turns out Wheatmore was a good foul shooting team.

“They went seven for eight from the free throw line,” Kubbs added. “They made their free throws.”

The action on the foul line proved to be the difference and Wheatmore held on to beat South Point 80-74.

South Point ended the season 15-12. It wasn’t what the team had hoped for but it was definitely a solid run.

I’m proud of effort of this team,” Kubbs said. “We were young. They showed a lot of heart. When you have a season that goes four and a half months there will be some ups and downs. They always stay together.

South Point has a lot of returning talent for next year.

Players like Logan Threatt, Cam Dyer and Ray Grier will be back next year.

The Red Raiders will need to find a way to replace senior Blake Turner. Over the last few years Turner has been a go to guy and a sold player.

City of Mt. Holly police Officer Devin Wright and Officer Tyler Herndon took time recently to visit with the kindergarteners at Catawba Heights Elementary. The officers and students sang a song about making shadows.

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Gaston College offers truck driver training Gaston College, in collaboration with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI), offers a Truck Driver Training Program that gives students the training required to operate tractor-trailer rigs, get their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and become professional truck drivers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment

Belmont Abbey baseball action The Belmont Abbey baseball team scored 12 runs in the nightcap against the No. 5 ranked Trojans last Saturday.

The Crusaders are now 8-10 this season with a 3-4 Conference Carolinas record. Mount Olive improves to 12-2 on the year and 5-0 in league play.

Game One score- Mount Olive 4, Belmont Abbey 1: Four different Crusaders recorded hits for the Abbey.

Ben Gobbel recorded the Abbey’s only RBI. Griffin Baker tossed 6.2 innings striking out six.

Game Two score- Mount Olive 15, Belmont Abbey 12: The Crusaders scored nine runs on the fifth inning.

Ben Gobbel led the Crusaders with two hits. Patrick Taylor drove in three runs in the game. Richard DeLaCruz scored three times for The Abbey. Belmont Abbey starter Sam High pitched 3.1 innings collecting four strikeouts. Parker MacPhail collected four strikeouts in his two innings of relief.

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of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers will grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026. That growth is expected due to the increased demand for goods, which will require more truck drivers to keep supply chains moving. To meet the need, trucking companies actively seek quality student drivers right out of school, and females are encouraged to train

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Gaston County School Board Recognitions Month During the Gaston County Board of Education meeting on February 18, each Board member was honored in celebration of School Board Recognition Month.

National School Board Recognition Month is usually observed in January.

However, since the Board’s regular meeting in January was part of the work session/ retreat, the recognition was moved to the February regular meeting.

The nine citizens who serve on the Gaston County Board of Education are business professionals, community advocates, and civic leaders, who care about the

children of Gaston County Schools and the future of our community. The Board members epitomize service to others through their hard work, leadership, commitment, and expertise in guiding the public schools in Gaston County.

To recognize and pay tribute to our Board of Education members and Superintendent Booker, an elementary school class “adopted” a Board member. Representatives from the 10 schools attended the meeting to present a framed picture of the class to a Board member along with a Board member Justin Davis, who represents the South Point special “thank you” card.

Township, was recognized by students in Amy Brown’s fourth grade class at Belmont Central Elementary School. He is pictured with students Olivia Teders and Henry Davis, Ms. Brown, and principal Phyllis Whitworth.

Board member Lee Dedmon, who represents the Gastonia Township, was recognized by students in Kimberly LunaJones’ first grade class at Woodhill Elementary School. He is pictured with student Ragan Robinson, Ms. Luna-Jones, and principal Loretta Reed.

Board member Steve Hall, who represents the Dallas Township, was recognized by students in Samantha Wong’s second grade class at Carr Elementary School. He is pictured with student Ryder Cottingham, Ms. Wong, and principal Rebekah Duncan.

Board chairman Brent Moore, who represents the Crowders Mountain Township, was recognized by students in Lacey Walters’ third grade class at Bessemer City Central Elementary School. He is pictured with student Brayden Falls, Ms. Walters, and assistant principal Patrick Watson.

Board member Dot Cherry, who is an at-large member, was recognized by students in Trevor Dunlap’s fourth grade class at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School. She is pictured with student Tiyannah France, Mr. Dunlap, and assistant principal Amy Smith.

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Board member Dot Guthrie, who represents the Gastonia Township, was recognized by students in Tonya Dye’s second grade class at Sherwood Elementary School. Mrs. Guthrie could not attend the meeting, and Superintendent Booker accepted on her behalf. He is pictured with student Harrison Davis, Ms. Dye, and principal Kristie Gornto.

Board vice chairman Kevin Collier, who represents the Riverbend Township, was recognized by students in Dolly Williams’ second grade class at Rankin Elementary School. He is pictured with student Elizabeth Lopez, Ms. Williams, and principal Donna Kelly.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker was recognized by students in Lorna Ross’ third grade class at Brookside Elementary School. He is pictured with students Riley Long and Piper Hampton, Ms. Ross, and principal Chad Hovis.

Board member Jeff Ramsey, who is an at-large member, was recognized by students in Sangeeta Gupta’s kindergarten class at New Hope Elementary School. He is pictured with student Jonah George, Jonah’s mother, Anna Trietley, Ms. Gupta, and principal Lynn Whiteside.

Board member Terry Usery, who represents the Cherryville Township, was recognized by students in Leigh Herman’s third grade class at Tryon Elementary School. He is pictured with student Ella Black, Ms. Herman, and school counselor Millicent Heavner.

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Abbey Mens Tennis action Zachary Blythe (pictured above) got a victory at #1 singles, but the Belmont Abbey Men’s Tennis team lost to the defending Conference Carolinas champion Chowan 4-3 last week.. The setback puts The Abbey at 6-10 this year, while the Hawks are now 1-3. Jacob Andress and Kent Shiell got The Abbey its first win of the day with a victory at #3 doubles. Zachary Blythe earned a 7-5, 6-3 win at #1 singles. Wlayimer Jimenez got a win at #6 singles.

Chowan 4, Belmont Abbey 3 SINGLES Zachary Blythe (BAC) def. Mariano Yeh (CU) 7-5, 6-3 Edmond Aynedjian (CU def. George Barfoot (BAC) 6-4, 6-4 Adi Kaliakperov (CU) def. Kent Shiell (BAC) 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 Bailey Horne (BAC) def. Louis Proulx (CU) 6-0, 7-5 Rafael D’Atri (CU) def.

Carlos Nolasco (BAC) 6-2,

6-4 Wlayimer Jimenez (BAC) won by default DOUBLES Edmond Aynedjian / Mariano Yeh (CU) def. Zachary Blythe / Henrique Leal (BAC) 7-5 Adi Kaliakperov / Louis Proulx (CU) def. George Barfoot / Bailey Horne (BAC) 6-4 Jacob Andress / Kent Shiell (BAC) won by default Belmont Abbey photo/ story

Abbey wins in double-header sweep Melissa Neyhouse (pictured at right) registered five hits, driving in four runs and scoring four times, leading Belmont Abbey to a doubleheader sweep of Elizabeth City State, 16-0 and 8-0, in softball action Saturday afternoon.

Brianna Embler and Claire Doyle each picked up four hits over the two games as the Crusaders combined for 22 hits. The Vikings picked up just three hits in each game off Belmont Abbey pitching.

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an RBI double in the second and drove in a run with a single in the fourth. Neyhouse and Embler each went 2-for-3 and scored three times in the opener with Neyhouse driving in three. Five other Crusaders tallied hits in the contest. The Abbey plated 10 runs in the first and four more in the second for a 14-0 lead. The final two runs came in the bottom of the fourth. Annabeth Watkins (5-3) picked up the win, allowing one hit and two walks over three innings. She struck out five. Ivorie Maltby finished the five-inning contest, striking out three while allowing two hits in her two innings. Cheyan Brasseur (0-1) took the loss for the Vikings, allowing seven runs against just one out.

Game twoNeyhouse added three hits in three at-bats, while scoring once and driving in one. Embler, Payton Whitley and Alexis Rogers each registered a pair of hits. Jordanna Shorts (1-1) earned her first collegiate win, scattering three hits in a complete-game effort. She struck out seven and walked two. Sara Phillips (0-3) took the loss for Elizabeth City State (0-5). Belmont Abbey photo/story

Abbey Womens Tennis action Talia Semaan (pictured above) won a very quick #2 singles match to lead the Belmont Abbey Women’s Tennis team to a 5-2 win over the defending Conference Carolinas champion Chowan University last week. With the win, The Abbey improves to 3-6 on the year, with a 1-0 conference record. Chowan dipped 0-3 on the season, and 0-2 in Conference Carolinas play.

The Crusaders swept the Hawks in doubles play, with both #1 and #2 resulting in 6-3 Abbey victories Semaan made quick work of her #2

singles match, earning a 6-3, 6-1 win. Morgan Nguyen earned a 6-0, 6-0 shutout at #5 singles.

Belmont Abbey 5, Chowan 2 SINGLES Cynthia Carrier (CU) def. Teagan McNamara (BAC) 6-2, 6-2 Talia Semaan (BAC) def.

Arina Karbolina (CU) 6-3, 6-1 Julieta Lecce (CU) def. Laura Seib (BAC) 5-4, 7-6 Carlie Davis (BAC) def. Angelique Gouin (CU) 3-6, 7-6, 10-5

Morgan Nguyen (BAC) def. Claire Revelle (CU) 6-0, 6-0 Erica Dorn (BAC) won by default DOUBLES Darian DeFrench / Teagan McNamara (BAC) def. Cynthia Carrier / Arina Karbolina (CU) 6-3 Erica Dorn / Laura Seib (BAC) def. Angelique Gouin / Julieta Lecce (CU) 6-3 Blair Boatright / Morgan Zahnd (BAC) won by default Belmont Abbey photo/ story

Abbey Lacross wins in double overtime Sean Hanrahan (pictured above) scored three goals, including the game-winner in double overtime, and the #4-ranked Crusader lacrosse team got a 14-13 victory last week over the #19-ranked Rockhurst Hawks. With the victory, The Abbey moves to 6-0 on the season. Rockhurst dipped to 3-1.

Hanrahan only needed a minute into the game to put the Crusaders up 1-0.

Throughout the first quarter, the two teams traded goals, with neither team leading by more than one. Rockhurst led 4-3 when the period expired. Noah Haas begin the second with a man-up goal to tie the game at four. Later in the period, Austin Hasen

scored off a pass from Haas, and scored again as the quarter ended. Belmont Abbey only gave up one Rockhurst goal in the quarter and led 6-5 at halftime. Rockhurst took a 9-6 lead in the third before three Abbey goals in a span of 1:31 tied the game at nine. Then Liam Osborne capped off the quarter with a goal as the period ended to give the Crusaders a 10-9 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Hawks scored twice in the fourth before James Booth set up Vinny Vultaggio for a goal, then found the back of the net himself with 4:12 left in the period. Osborne scored at the 1:23 mark to tie the game at 13 before

heading into overtime. The Abbey defense only gave three shots in the overtime period. Neither team scored, however, and the game went into double overtime. With 2:20 remaining in the second OT period, Hanrahan found the back of the net, and The Abbey sealed off the 14-13 victory. On the day, Hanrahan scored three goals. Osborne scored three goals and handed out two assists.

On the defensive side, four Crusaders each caused two Rockhurst turnovers. Bryce Gifford made 15 saves in goal.

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Glass sculpture exhibit coming to DSBG Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is thrilled to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the announcement of an awe-inspiring, largerthan-life botanical glass exhibit, Grandiflora: Gamrath Glass at the Garden, opening Fri., May 24. Guests will be mesmerized this summer by dozens of vibrant sculptures

by Seattle-based artist Jason Gamrath (pictured) including towering 10-foot orchids, vivid pitcher plants, energetic Venus flytraps and more.

The immensity of Gramrath’s botanical works captivates audiences and calls attention to the beauty of normally tiny details within the natural world. A Seattle area native, Gramrath began studying glass sculpting at the young age of 15 and has worked and trained with many renowned artists including Preston Singletary, Karen Willenbrink, Richard Royal, Ross Richmond and Sally Prasch. His work is collected internationally and the pieces on display at the Garden will also be available for purchase.

“The purpose of creating

hints of realism I incorporate into my designs. I encourage people to attempt to observe with the same eyes through which I humbly and graciously experience our natural world.”

Guests can experience this unique exhibit daily May 24 through Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also in the evenings Thursdays through

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while Members receive a 30% discount on admission for evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for daytime admission and both online and at the door for evening admission. For more information, call (704) 825-4490 or visit www.

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is on Tuesday, April 23.

The 8.5 week class, which takes place at the training center at 1201 E. Church Street in Cherryville, N.C., consists of classroom instruction, range driving, and road driving. The classes will meet on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., ending on Wednesday, June 26.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to be employed by commercial trucking companies, become an owner-operator, or take advantage of local jobs.

The Truck Driver Training program is certified by the Professional Truck Driving Institute (PTDI).

Admission requirements for the class include having a minimum age of 18, having a valid North Carolina driver’s license, and being able to read and speak English well enough to take instructions from highway signs, to converse with officials, and to complete the required reports. The complete list of requirements is available at http://www.gaston.edu/ economic-workforce-development/truck-driver-training/ admission-requirements.

The cost for tuition and fees for the class is $1,881, well below the average cost for commercial truck driving schools. This amount is payable at registration. A payment plan is available, and, in

addition to the SECU scholarships, there are other opportunities for financial aid to partially defray the cost of tuition and fees. Costs for the required DOT physical and drug screen, and N.C. Motor Vehicle Record, permit and license are additional.

The Truck Driver Training program is approved by the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Unemployed and underemployed individuals may qualify for tuition vouchers to participate in the course.

The Truck Driver Training course is also scheduled for the following dates: July 31 to October 4, 2019, January 22 to March 25, 2020, and April 1 to June 5, 2020.

Orientation and registration dates are to be determined.

For more information about the Truck Driver Training Program, contact Donna Blake at blake.donna@gaston.edu or 704-922-2267.

For a complete list of Gaston College 2019 Continuing Education Spring Classes, go to www.gaston.edu and search for Continuing Education.

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Photo provided by Jason Gramrath this series on a macro scale is to bring to light the beauty that exists within the micro scale of nature,” said Gam-

rath. “It is my hope that when people admire my large-scale renderings, they become curious and captivated by the

Diabetes workshop planned Do you or a family member have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or at risk for diabetes?

If so, then don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to better take control of your diabetes. NC Cooperative Extension and the Gaston County Senior Center are offering the Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop, a free self-management program which begins in January.

Living Healthy with Diabetes is an evidence-based, diabetes self-management program originally developed at Stanford University.

The program is designed for anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Participants will learn how to prevent low blood sugar; prevent and

Sundays May 30 through Sept. 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. with the exception of June 16 when the Garden will be closed for a private event.

Admission to the Garden and exhibit is $14.95 per adult, $12.95 per senior ages 60 and up, $7.95 per child ages 2 through 12, free for children under age 2, and free for Garden Members from

delay complications of diabetes; eat well; use medications effectively; manage pain, fatigue and depression; solve problems and set goals. The program is valued at more than $400 and there is no cost to participants.

“Living Healthy with Diabetes truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension.

The program consists of six weekly sessions scheduled for Mondays, April

1st through May 6th from 2:00pm – 4:30pm. All sessions will be held at the Stanley Branch Library, located at 205 N. Peterson St., Stanley, NC. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required. You must be able to attend at least four out of the six sessions.

Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Stanley Branch Library 704.263.4166 by March 25, 2019. This program is sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.

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Campus. Attending the orientation session is recommended, but not mandatory.

Individuals who attend the orientation will be invited to apply for scholarship funding to offset the cost of the training course. Ten $500 scholarships are available through the SECU Bridge to Career Cohort Pilot program. Gaston College is a participant in the program, which is sponsored by the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. The scholarship money will be distributed to scholarship recipients upon their completion of the program.

Also at the orientation session, students can schedule their appointment to register for the course. Registration is by appointment only. The official registration date for the course is Tuesday, April 9, at 10 a.m.

Registration takes place at the training center at 1201 E. Church Street in Cherryville.

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FOR SALE FREE STANDING WOOD STOVE. Like new, double blowers, heavy duty, must see. $500. 828-287-3272.

2003 SUZUKI 4-WHEELER, $500 OBO. Two German Shepherd puppies, females, $300 each. Two mini female nanny goats, $150 both. 828-9805067.

TEN GLASS SHOWCASES Reasonably Priced! Great Deal! Call (704) 406-9082

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117 (704) 472-9367

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MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER, natural gas, $300. Maytag side by side refrigerator, $200.

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SAND, 7-8 TONS DELIVERED. Screened sand $160, Fill sand $140, SHELBY AREA. (704) 692-6025 3 GRAVE PLOTS (CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK).

Fountain section, $1000 each or all three for $2700. (704) 747-2856 TOPSOIL, 7-8 TONS DELIVERED. Screened topsoil $180, Fill dirt $140. SHELBY AREA. (704) 692-6025 GRAVEL, 7-8 TONS DELIVERED. Commercial crusher run $200, Residential crusher run $240, 67 mixed washed stone $240, 57 washed stone $260.

SHELBY AREA. (704) 6926025 LOTS WITH VAULTS. Rosehill Cemetery, Fallston. Masonic Section, Section 3, Lot 62, Graves 1&2. $2900 OBO. 704629-4787.

HEAVY DUTY BOX BLADE, new condition, 7ft wide, $1000 firm. 18” Ford Backhoe Bucket, $300. Ford Ripper Tooth, $250. Wilson Golf Clubs, $25. 828-289-1817.

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TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

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191 Forest Hill Drive, Forest City (turn beside old Gardo’s).

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HAIRSTYLIST. Looking for a fun, creative hairstylist to join our amazing team. Booth rental. Call Nikki, 704-466-8505.

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DOUBLE RECLINER COUCH. Chest of drawer, entertainment center, Ball and Claw coffee table, end table, and desk, lamps, light house pictures, microwave, blender, chairs, glass table, and much more. Call Nancy for price at 828-289-0018 BRAND NEW 6 PIECE DINING SET. Wrought Iron with scalloped glass top and bakers/ wine rack, $200. Can send pic.

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JAZZY ELECTRIC MOBILITY CHAIR. Jazzy, setup and delivered, comes with charger & extra seat cushion, $495.

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Large Size. “LIKE NEW!” All for $50.00. For more information call (704) 730-8093 HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1200. 828-429-7647.

FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood, long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364 FARM TRACTOR TO20 MASSEY FERGUSON. 4 Cylinder, Gas, Overhead Valve. 3 Point Lift. Only $1650. Complete with bushing. Call (704) 466-4675

6X12 ENCLOSED TRAILER. Used 6x12 enclosed trailer, side door, rear door no ramp. $1800 OBO. (704) 685-3155 kmurphy112867@gmail.com 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO, $3200 firm. Dog carrier, $25. Dog bed, $5. 828-2293284.

CUISINART BREAD MAKER. Wolfgang Puck Waffle Maker.

Kitchen Aid food processor.

Pizza oven. Crepe maker. Exercise bike, expandable tree trimmer. 828-289-4269.

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FOR SALE ROSE HILL CEMETERY GRAVE PLOTS. Masonic area, section 3, lot 25, graves 1& 2, $1200. (704) 477-9090 BRAND NEW 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 4-110 outlets, 1-220 outlet, 6 gallon fuel tank with gauge, 14HP Predator engine, $695. 828-223-1564.

USED ON COMMERCIAL. 10” Delta/Rockwell Radial Arm Saw with stand. 1.5HP, 110230V, 1 single phase, $375.

(Turrent Arm). 828-223-1564.

USED 10” GENERAL TABLE SAW. 3HP, 3 phase, 230V, good shape, $495 firm. 828223-1564.

USE HAPPY JACK® VITA-TABS® daily for the rest of your Best Friend’s life to promote good health and longevity. Bridges Hardware & Home Center (704) 739-5461 (www.kennelvax.com) 22 MARLIN 22 MAGNUM RIFLE. Stainless steal, bull barrel, 600 rounds ammo, $350.

PARKER THUNDERHAWK CROSSBOW, with extra bolts, $375. (828) 429-6763 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

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

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

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

CUB CADET SERIES 7000.

Parts Tractor. Call (910) 7836393

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, price reduced $35 each.

Fescue and Orchard grass.

Rutherford County. 828-4293100.

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

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

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

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

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 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or (828) 247-1070 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD and Pine Timber, 10 acres+. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, (828) 289-0742 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

LOAD BEARING AND ENGINEERED LUMBER. Barn and sheds, fifty plus, 4x4 and 4x6, 20 ft and longer. LBL, TGI, ridge board, and much more. Best offer. Reggie (980) 254-5876 CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228

HOME ELECTRIC BED. Home electric bed with side rails, head and feet rise, entire bed raises and lowers, includes mattress, setup, delivery, $645. 704-9514224. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS. Scooterman John, used electric wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters, repairs. Call 704951-4224. Award winning technicians. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com (2) BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE at Sunset Memorial, Forest City. Good Shepherd Section. Call 828-245-7559 or 828-223-3575.

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Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630.

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PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS. Top Quality, NEW, USED, Bank Repo’s. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Free delivery. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

ITALIAN HONEY BEES 3# PACKAGES. Italian Honey bees with mated queen, order now for March 31st pick up in Rutherfordton. $105. Bee hives also for sale. Call Fred, 828980-0725. f.nich@hotmail.com TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

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

(704) 538-5788 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you.

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1994 BAYLINER - JAZZ 1400.

Engine Mercury Sport Jet 90 with trailer, new tires, $2500 OBO. Please leave message.

828-453-0828.

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

Make offer. (704) 460-7551 1987 FISH & SKI. 17.5 ft with walk thru windshield, 150 Evinrude, Stainless Steel Prop, Jack Plate, 70lb Trolling motor, 2 fish finders, rod holders, garage kept. Super clean, must see! Fishing for Bass, Stripers, Crappie or Cats. Boat does it all. Reduced, $3500. 828-2453907.

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674 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR 1975. 65 HP, 3 point hitch, Rebuilt Motor, good shape, $7500. Frontier Bush Hog 72” cut, good shape, $1400. Will sell both for $8500. Leave message if no answer. (704) 477-0272 HORSE HAY, MINERAL ENRICHED. 4x5 bales, barn stored, $35. (704) 434-9104 HAY RAKE. 8 WHEEL V RAKE, $1200. 828-429-7647.

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

3 Point Lift. ONLY $1650. Call (704) 466-4675 FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. 3 point hitch Tuffline Harrow $475; Ford 501 Sickle Mower, Pitman Arm Broke $350; IMCO 2 Turn Plow $425; Gill 1-Row Cultivator $225; Taylor-Way 72” Rear Discharge Grooming Mower $1500. (704) 692-7084

1999 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, $2750. 2004 BMW Convertible, 330 CI, $8950. 1999 Nissan Altima, $1650. 1999 4x4 Blazer $2500. 828-287-8668.

CAMPERS QUALITY YORKIE PUPPIES. Vet checked, shots up to date, beautiful, healthy, super sweet and non-shedding. Let one of these sweet babies “light up your families life” Call Mrs. Barbara, make appt to meet your next very best friend. Very small, perfect for elderly parent or friend. Great Therapy dogs, sizes vary. $1000-$1200. Facebook: B&BYorkieKennels, 828625-8612.

PEKA-TZU PUPPIES. See Fuzzy Faces on Facebook or text Barbara at 864-490-4979 or Jan 864-619-6238.

CARS & TRUCKS 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4x4, cold air, new tires. $1650.

(704) 466-5880 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA Great Deal! Heated seats, leather upholstery, sunroof, 86,000 actual miles, new battey/tires, $3000 cash. (704) 600-6229

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

(704) 692-1006

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

CKC REGISTERED SHIH-TZU PUPPIES. Have received age appropriate shots and worming.

Pre-spoiled and ready for new homes, $650. (980) 552-5104

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

BLACK COPPER MURAN HENS. Just starting to lay, $15 a piece. ROOSTERS $8.

SHELBY, NC. (509) 432-4914

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Good Michelin Tires. Only 113,000 miles. $4200. Ronnie 704-692-1068

8 MUSCOVY HENS 2 ROOSTERS. Best offer. GRANDFATHER CLOCK, in good condition, needs some repair, $100 OBO. (704) 466-8741 DOG KENNELS start at $189.99 in stock. Lots of sizes available, delivery and install available. Dog roofs, dog houses. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

GUINEAS. Pairs $25, White’s/ Gray’s , Asst. BANTAMS $6-$7 each. (704) 473-1311 2 MALE TOY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 9 weeks old, ASDR registered.

Have had shots and wormed, $350. (704) 482-0178

CARS & TRUCKS 2000 GMC CLASSIC SIERRA 2500 Extended Cab. 3 Doors.

4x4, $6000. (704) 473-6014

BOATS

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

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2000 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. Very good condition, transmission rebuilt 3 years ago, owned for the last 18 years, $3000. 828-657-5342.

1996 GEO TRACKER 4X4.

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

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS ONE OF A KIND BIKE. $8000, only 2650 miles xl1200 low black have to see got 10k in it first 8 gets it (704) 215-1439 rickguitar57@gmail.com 90CC DIRT BIKE for sale. $450. (704) 472-3248

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

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(2) 5525 TERN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities.

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214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28020 (704) 600-7847

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

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LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc. com (704) 567-9836 RUTHERFORD COUNTY EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc. com. (704) 567-9836 4.3 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE. $29,900. (864) 909-1035

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NICE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Mobile Home in Grover. Appliances, yard work, garbage pick up included. (704) 472-7233

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

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

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 and older), disabled (50 and older).

Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

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2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 135-29 Wiggins Lane Kings Mountain, NC. Rent $600, Deposit $600, Application Fee $25. 704-4724666 (704) 472-3100

ADAM BLUFF (BELMONT) Easy access to Charlotte, 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, washer dryer connections, deck, porch, fridge, gas heat and logs, central air. Available 3/1/2019, $1200 + deposit.

Call (704) 825-9223

FREE HEAT & WATER. Large newly Renovated, 1 bedroom apartment. Living room, kitchen, dining, bath. Good location (Shelby). W/D hookups, stove, refrigerator. No pets or HAP. Heat and water included in $450.

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Equal housing opportunity.

(704) 487-1114 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 AREA RENTALS 770 Ware Road, Shelby - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $1250 month. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY at 1199 Earl Rd., Shelby $850 month & 400 Royster Ave., Shelby. (704) 484-2015 HOME FOR RENT, SHELBY. Nice $1300 per month, 2200 sq ft, 2 story brick, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood and tile floors, gas fireplace. Will consider rent to own or sell. Show by appt only after January 31. 512 West Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150 (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo. com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

3BR, 1BA, BOSTIC AREA. Central heat & air, washer/dryer hookup, $650 rent, $650 deposit.

828-289-2496.

1 BEDROOM APT. 1 person only, no pets. Furnished with washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, water, Dish, garbage pickup.

Ready to rent March 3rd. 828289-1256, 828-429-1313.

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WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 and up. (828) 286-3681

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

(828) 382-0475

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

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

SHELBY AREA. 1308 N. Lafayette St. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, $550 month. 208 Martin St, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, $150 per week.

LAWNDALE AREA, 213 Cline St, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, $550 month. Contact TOMMY WILSON W/CLAY & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE. (704) 418-1251 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 and 3 Bedroom, $900 deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299

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