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Volunteers pitch in to preserve Cramerton’s Baltimore School

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Work to have the circa 1925 Baltimore School in Cramerton preserved for future generations is moving forward.

Last Saturday saw Cramerton Community Committee members and other volunteers doing repair and maintenance work on the school building. Folks of all ages were pitching in planting flowers, spreading pine needles, clearing vines and underbrush, cutting grass, cleaning out the inside of the one room school, and generally working hard to help with preservation of the place.

“Oh man, it’s amazing,” said Baltimore School building owner Fred Glenn of the work day. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step like this.”

Glenn, is a Vietnam vet. He was born at 555 Patterson Street in Baltimore and currently lives in Charlotte. He comes back to Baltimore and tends a garden there.

Glenn’s deep love of Baltimore led him to buy the school building from Burlington in 2003 and is currently driving his desire to see it preserved.

“There are a lot of memories here,” Glenn said. “My mom Mary Lucinda Adams and aunt Helen Falls Holmes went to school here.

When I was growing up in the 1950s, we used to come see movies on Tuesdays at the school See BALTIMORE, Page 7

Volunteers pose for a shot in front of the Baltimore School in Cramerton. The hard working group spent last Saturday sprucing up the historic building.

Belmont Historical Museum to reopen

City of Belmont’s Main Street Program wins three State Awards

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

After over a year being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Belmont Historical Society Museum at 40 E. Catawba in downtown Belmont will be reopening with a bang to the general public on Saturday, May 1 at 9am.

See HISTORICAL, Page 6

Martha Page with the Belmont Historical Society’s antique spinning wheel from the Armstrong ancestral farm.

The City of Belmont and its Main Street Program were awarded three out of a total of twelve state awards during the North Carolina State Main Street Conference on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Former City Councilman Ron Foulk was also honored during the ceremony as a 2020 Main Street Champion for his volunteer contributions to Belmont. The Belmont City Council recognized the Main Street Board, staff members, and volunteers for their outstanding contributions to Belmont at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Awards included: Organization Award – Best Economic Recovery Plan – “Keep The Lights On” Campaign Organization Award – Best Public-Private Partnership – TechWorks Gaston Promotions Award – Best Retail Promotion – Al Fresco See AWARDS, Page 4

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS The baby cart brigade

I Forgot!

Besides motor vee-hickuhls, what is the second most common means of conveyance in downtown Belmont?

Give up? It’s the baby cart.

Every day the baby cart brigade plies the sidewalks of beautiful downtown Belmont.

Pushing the convoys of carts are young mothers dressed in their uniform- brightly colored tenny pumps, yoga britches of every hue, and stretchy tops- long, short, or no sleeved depending on the weather.

Sometimes I step outside my office for a breath of fresh air and observe the brigade’s comings and goings.

Some of the pushers have a look of grim, weight loss goal, determination on their face. They propel themselves along the concrete with purposeful strides each of which is labeled “I mean business”.

Others adopt a more relaxed facial expression and ‘”route step” gait. These ones have a dreamy, faraway look in their eyes and the easy stroll of those who seem to “have it made”.

All of them have a look of unbridled adoration when they gaze at the cart’s cargo.

In the carts we see the fruit of their loom. The young’uns.

Some of the tots squint their eyes at the morning sun. Others have their peepers shut and are snoozing and dreaming of who knows what.

(What would a baby dream of)? Beats me. Some of the squabs have a bottle at their lips. Grownups at the bars they pass do too. Some of the kids look around at all the sensory stuff surrounding them and their cart. Stuff like

By Tony Marciano This July, I celebrate 25 years at the Charlotte Rescue Mission. Recently, I found myself telling stories that begin with, “When I first started at the Mission...”

Other staff told stories such as, “When we started Dove’s Nest, we had to cut the powdered milk with water because the budget was so tight.”

Sometimes I see staff cringe when I begin to tell those stories. They look at me with a face that says, “Oh no, here he goes again. Hold onto your seats. We’re going to be here awhile.” Remember the stories our parents told us, “When I was your age, we had to walk to school, up the hill both ways in three feet of snow.” (Someone please explain uphill both ways.)

Remembering these stories is important.

We forget. We forget what it was like when we graduated school and didn’t have two nickels to rub together.

Everything was paid for with cash because we couldn’t afford it on a credit card. We scrounged for change in our couch, hoping to find enough to purchase something on the dollar menu at our fast-food restaurant. While it’s not good to bask in the past, we need to remember where we came from. All four of my grandparents immigrated to the United States over 100 years ago bringing with them only the things they could carry.

They came with a dream of having a better life for them and their family. They sacrificed so I could have the life I enjoy today.

birds and other folks and dogs and storefronts, and clouds, and cars.. lots of cars. Some go googoo and gaagaa while others scream to such a degree that you can see their little toothless gums and wriggling tongue.

There’s nothing more irritating than a screaming squab.

Once upon a time I too was a tot in a baby cart in downtown Belmont.

My aunt Emily Smith Helton would often push me in a big, black, cart and I ogled everything my little blue eyes and coconut sized brain could take in.

Aunt Emily (who was a Belmont High student at the time) told me that once she and some of her girlfriends stopped to chat at the top of the Stowe Park hill while I was sitting in the big, black, cart. For some reason or another, known only to Zeus and his pals, the cart began to roll down the hill. It rocketed along until the wheels hit a hole or a root or a rock and it then flipped over. I was ejected from the cart and went

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into low Earth orbit much like the NASA chimp Ham did in 1961. When I came back to the ground I was said to have been knocked senseless. Some folks declare I am still in that state but that’s ok I called it an altered consciousness. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking with it.

So here’s to the baby cart brigade. You are pushing the next generation of Belmontites and you never know what thoughts you are putting in the passenger’s skull as you trod along so keep them on a higher plane. Grease those wheels. Left. Right.

Left. Right. One two three four. March.

Our community group has been studying the Old Testament. We came to the part where Moses leads the children of Israel out of Egypt and across a dry Red Sea. After that, I noticed a recurring theme.

God constantly reminds them saying, “I am the Lord, your God who took you out of Egypt.” Over and over God reminds them they are where they are, out of the bondage of Egypt because He heard their cries and lead them out of slavery and into the promised land. But they forgot.

When we forget, we take pride in what we have done, what we accomplished, what we achieved. We begin to say, “Look at what I’ve done.” or “Look at what I accomplished. I’m really talented.”

At Charlotte Rescue Mission, we use a phrase for humility that is a little different. Most people say that humility is thinking less of yourself. I disagree with that statement. I think you should have strong self-confidence and strong self-esteem. A better definition for humility is thinking of yourself less of the time. Don’t skim over that re – read that again. Humility is thinking of yourself less of

the time S o , what did I forget?

We had a Zoom Tony Marciano Board meeting and the Chair choose a unique background. He had the background of Community Matters Café before it was renovated. Before the remodeling occurred. Before any construction occurred. It was horrible. It was disgusting. It was nasty.

I confirmed with the Board Chair of the background. Yes, it was the Café before renovation work occurred. But we were two years into enjoying the new building. Who remembered how nasty it was? Certainly, not the new residents who weren’t there when it was just an idea. Would they know what it was then and what it had become? Probably not.

I don’t think we need to live in the past. However, we do need to remember where we came from. What were our roots. In humility, bow your head and say, “Thank you God for your faithfulness in the journey.”

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

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By Lisa Harper April 15... a date on the calendar for most of us, and it’s proverbial reminder that Uncle Sam is around the corner. However, for me, this date now stays etched in my mind forever. For on this date 16 years ago, a very dear friend’s life came to a sudden end. Her life was taken far too soon, yet she gifted me with a gift I now carry on to today.

We met in 1998 at work.

We had a lot in common. Our love of our children, family, cooking, telling jokes, and helping others. Her smile was contagious. That in itself brought much happiness and joy to those around her.

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Extension Master Gardener Group of Gaston County annual plant sale sm

The MASTER GARDENER Group of Gaston County (MGGGC) will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 1, 2021, 8:00 -10:30 am, at the Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC 279), Dallas, NC. You must come early for best selection. There is often a line at the door before the sale begins. It is helpful for those intending to buy several items to bring a wagon. Assistance is available to help carry purchases to the car.

Quality plants from our own gardens will be available,

including perennials, small trees, shrubs, annuals, house plants, herbs and vegetables.

There will be a silent auction for garden-themed items, several made by local artists.

The silent auction will end at 10:00 am and the highest bidder will be announced and

called if not present. The winner must be available to pick up and pay for their item by 11:30 am. Cash and credit card sales accepted.

All the proceeds from this annual event are used to fund MGGGC educational programs. The planning commit-

Lowell Arbor Day Celebration In honor of Arbor Day, the City of Lowell is giving away free planting kits for kids and hosting a free community Shred-It event at City Hall

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on April 24 from 10am to 12 noon at City Hall.

The free planting kit will consist of a small planter, flower seeds, and gardening soil. There will also be some tree activity ideas for kids to do at home. The kits will be available from 10am-12pm in the City Hall parking lot, on a limited, first-come, first-serve basis.

The community Shred-It event promotes raising awareness about identity theft and fraud by reminding local residents about the importance of securely destroying personal documents.

This event is for secure PAPER document destructions. Regular sized paper clips, staples, folders, and envelopes are all safe for the shredding machines and can be included with the documents.

Any items you need shredded must be handed directly to Shred-It. City employees or City volunteers cannot handle your items. If you need any additional information, call the direct line of Shred-It at (800) 697-4733.

For questions on the kids planting kits, please contact Lowell Parks and Recreation at (704) 824-3518, option 4.

tee has worked hard to make this event safe for all to attend. The cashiers, sale tally personnel and silent auction will not be in the main plant sale area, allowing for more distance between the tables and for social distancing.

There will be taped markings

for flow and distancing.

The MASTER GARDENER GROUP of Gaston County has over 100 active volunteers serving the community in various educational gardening activities.

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Gardener sm Program may be directed to Area Extension Agent Julie Flowers, 704-922-2104 or Julie_flowers@ncsu.edu. Barbara Linster, publicity contact for the group, can be reached at 704-674-0860 or balinster@ yahoo.com.

Bring your dog to Belmont’s PAWsome Scavenger Hunt Join in an afternoon of fun with your favorite pooch at Belmont’s PAWsome Scavenger Hunt on Saturday May 1, 2021. The event will take place from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and participants can check in any time before 4:15 pm to begin. The PAWsome Scavenger Hunt will take you and your pup on a fun one mile walk through the River District, following clues that lead to the site of the proposed dog park.

The PAWsome Scavenger Hunt will begin at Park Street United Methodist Church, located at 120 Park

Street, with Commanderin-Leash’s Rob Kortus & Therapy Dog Sophie as the first stop. The route is filled with fun activities and dogfriendly vendors for you and your pup along the way.

Participants will finish at the proposed dog park location with an obedience training demonstration from Top Dog Training.

A $25 ticket will cover your entry as an individual or your family of up to four humans (all four-legged participants are free) to participate in the scavenger hunt.

Proceeds from the PAWsome

Scavenger Hunt will go to the development of the proposed dog park.

The Main Street Advisory Board’s Design Committee, in its efforts to offer a variety of community experiences, including outdoor recreational opportunities supportive of downtown Belmont’s small, independent businesses, is excited to organize this fundraiser for the City of Belmont’s future dog park.

To learn more or register for the event, please visit: www.cityofbelmont.org/ pawsome

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Clouds When I served in Air Force intelligence in Iceland I remember a dense cloud formation centered over Thorshofen, a mountain jutting into the Arctic Ocean. Our fearless navy pilot watched for a donut hole opening to dive through and deposit us at our detachment. I remember too, a very dense fog cloud in Hohes Moor Germany. I was driving to our detachment in a farm community, on a cobblestone path and couldn’t see 10 feet in front of me. I stepped out of my car and miraculously the fog was totally clear about 12 inches over my Fiat roof. Then, I could clearly see where I was going.

This has me thinking about other clouds and interestingly, our mothers. Since Mother’s Day is upon us it seems fitting to speak a bit about love and our mothers. As I type this I am well aware that none of us is perfect and still, as I think about my mom, I owe her a lot.

One short poem I read recently says: “My Mother, My Friend So Dear Throughout My life, You’re Always Near You’re The Sunshine to Light My Day.” Our family didn’t express love well verbally or physically; not much hugging, hands on the shoulder, affirmation, or staring in each other’s eyes and speaking “I love you.”

Still, my mom filled our home with her constant presence, her operatic singing, and first class care for us kids. We weren’t rich but we absolutely knew our dad was working hard to provide for us and our mom would always be

tending a clean home and filling it with well cooked meals.

That’s the mother part.

What about the clouds?

One thing about clouds, especially if you are in- Dennis Siracusa side them, you can’t see well. I couldn’t see well when I was home as a kid. Oh, my eyesight was ok but my spiritual eyesight was all focused on me. I navigated my world; experiencing, exploring, and existing for myself; now, in my 70’s, I wonder if I gave my mom many reasons to love me. Oh, I made my bed, did dishes and vacuumed the house in my turn, but that was out of obligation. I could repair appliances, perform electrical work, and mow the lawn but that too was done out of necessity not because I had any notion of blessing someone; even my own mother. What I realize now is that my vision of the depth and meaning to life back then was clouded. I sadly gripped a focus on myself.

This Mother’s Day let’s remember Proverbs 31:31. “Honor her for all her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise.” My mom has passed but I wish I had pulled myself out of my clouded thinking and thanked her for all she did for me and our family… and I wish I had held her face in my hands, looked deeply in her eyes, and told her I loved her.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

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to keep supporting downtown businesses and drive people to the City’s webpage.

The Main Street Program also worked with City leadership to create a $400,000 small business emergency loan program that immediately offered $10,000 loans to downtown businesses.

Several fundraisers were held that raised over $20,000 for a relief fund to help downtown businesses keep their lights on. Because of this campaign, businesses were able to keep their doors open and maintain operations through a devastating time.

As a direct result of the initiative, new retail shops and restaurants are locating in downtown Belmont because of the support they saw small businesses receive during the pandemic.

An Award of Merit was presented to RAH Construction Consulting, Redline Design, Momentum Construction, National Mills, LLC., Gaston County, City of Belmont, Alliance Bank, Zander Guinn Millan, Open Broadband, and TechWorks for the Best Public-Private Partnership for TechWorks Gaston.

Located in a renovated textile mill in Downtown Belmont, TechWorks Gaston features gigabit fiber and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities in a

14,000 square foot, digitally connected, learning center of office and co-working space, conference and training rooms, and a large event space. TechWorks provides a place for leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to collaborate.

AWARDS From Page 1 Dining in Downtown Belmont An Award of Merit was presented to the City of Belmont Main Street Program and Downtown Belmont Development Association for the “Keep The Lights On In Belmont” campaign for Best Economic Recovery Initiative.

On March 12, 2020, Gaston County declared a state of emergency due to COVID19. The City of Belmont Main Street Program and the Downtown Belmont Development Association (DBDA) created the “Keep The Lights On” campaign to encourage the community to support downtown businesses through the pandemic. A “Keep The Lights On” video brought stark awareness to the effects COVID-19 could have on small businesses and captured 31,588 views on Facebook. A specific Keep The Lights On webpage was created, which became a one-stop shop for customers to find out the operating status of businesses, changes to business hours, Ten-minute curbside pickup signs were also distributed to increase customer accessibility to downtown businesses. A follow-up “Signs” video showing owners of retail businesses and restaurants with hashtag signs was also produced as a reminder to the community

An Award of Merit was presented to the City of Belmont, Belmont Main Street, and Creative Solutions for Best Retail Promotion for Belmont’s Al Fresco Dining event and promotion.

The City of Belmont traded vehicle traffic for foot traffic last summer when it closed Main Street on weekend evenings to take dining out under the stars.

Belmont is a culinary destination, and the Al Fresco Dining promotion was created to continue and bolster that status throughout the unprecedented challenges of the past year.

The Belmont Main Street program received permission to close Main Street to vehicle traffic on Friday and Saturday evenings during May, June, and July 2020. The City and restaurants partnered with Creative Solutions, a wedding and event business located in downtown Belmont, to decorate downtown with lights, fencing, tables, and chairs. An “Al Fresco” logo was created for use by

All the hard work that goes into making Belmont a vibrant and attractive city was recently recognized with several State Awards.

The Spirit of the Fighting Yank at Stowe Park is just one of downtown Belmont’s many great features and attractions.

Photos by Alan Hodge the City and restaurants to promote a safe eating environment for the community.

On each night of the event, Belmont Main Street volunteers set up a station to collection donations to support downtown businesses and raised over $20,000.

Many communities created outdoor dining spaces during the pandemic, but Belmont created a retail promotion to fortify restaurants and retail businesses. Retailers extended their hours to capture foot traffic generated by the restaurants, and the event organizers created an outdoor dining experience for the community. As a result of the successful Al Fresco Dining promotion, restaurants and retail establishments received much needed business through a complicated season.

The promotion successfully filled tables and allowed restaurants to continue to provide the culinary experiences that make Belmont such a special place to dine.

One restaurant owner commented that the al fresco setup restored the seating capacity of the business back to 100%, enabling it to bring in additional serving staff on busy weekend evenings.

Many community members expressed gratitude toward the City for creating a

safe space to eat and relax during the summer.

One of the Main Street volunteers was also named a Main Street Champion at the NC Main Street Conference.

Ron Foulk from Belmont is the personification of a Main Street Champion. Few realize the quiet work Ron does every day to make Belmont’s downtown the best it can be.

In the past year alone, Ron could be found working to connect volunteers, find vendors, and share information for every project happening in downtown. He is the first to volunteer, whether the task is selling tickets at the Friday Night Live concerts, working at the Christmas Village, or literally climbing a tree in Stowe Park to add some extra sparkle for the Festival of Trees.

When asked about Ron Foulk’s contributions to the Main Street Program and to Belmont, Downtown Director Phil Boggan stated, “the most visible contribution Ron made over the past year was his pulling together of talents, pushing forward, and managing the renovations to Stowe Park, a centerpiece of downtown Belmont. Ron gives to the Belmont community in numerous ways, not only through his work for the Main Street organization, but also in what he does for

so many others. A conversation with Ron is likely to end with him saying, “Let me know how I can help.”

Ron Foulk is the epitome of a North Carolina Main Street Champion!”

City Manager Adrian Miller was thrilled with the success of Belmont’s Main Street Program over the last year.

“Our vibrant, historic downtown won three statewide awards during the 2021 NC Main Street conference, highlighting the hard work and innovation of our local businesses, Main Street board and volunteers, and city staff.

I am glad that the TechWorks renovation project is receiving recognition since it has the potential to create new businesses in our community, but I am especially proud of our awards for how our community responded to save our existing businesses during the height of the COVID crisis. Our “Keep the Lights on in Belmont” program highlighted the seriousness of the economic crisis in late March 2020 and then the overwhelming response of our community in supporting local businesses. 2020 was a tough year for everyone, but Belmont showed it was even tougher than the challenges we faced.”

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Thelma Mary Skidmore Farris Belmont, NC Thelma Mary Skidmore Farris, 100, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Floyd Henry Skidmore and Carrie Moser Skidmore.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Reid Farris; her daughter, Jackie Norwood; her grandson, Michael Shane Farris; and 9 siblings. Mrs. Farris was a long-time member of Goshen Free Will Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and was a recipient of an award for serving over 30 years in the church’s nursery. A loving wife, mother, grandmother,

great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother, she dearly loved her family and her greatest joy in life came from caring for them.

Mrs. Farris is survived by her children, Wanda Dalrymple and her husband, James, Sherry Smith and her husband, Barry, Terry Farris and his wife, Carol, and Lori Gibson and her husband, Kevin; her sister, Louise Hollis and her husband, Neb; her brother, Jack Skidmore and his wife, Susan; 12 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 28 great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Farris was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Goshen Cemetery in North Belmont.

Memorials may be made to Goshen Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 W Catawba Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120 or to Gaston Hospice by visiting www.gastonhospice.org.

Condolence messages may be left for the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving Mrs. Farris’ family.

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Larry “Poss” Garrett Charlotte - Larry “Poss” Garrett, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville with his loving family by his side. Larry was born in Gaston County on August 7, 1938 and is the son of the late Bertram and Mae Rayfield Garrett.

Larry grew up in Belmont and was the oldest of 9 children. He was a graduate of Belmont High School, Class of 1958, graduate of Kings College and Biscayne Business College with a Business and Management Degree.

Larry retired as Terminal Manager with Shulman Air Freight Company.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea and France. Larry was an active member of Second Baptist Church, Mt. Holly. He was a Christian and was ready to go home.

“Poss” as he was affectionately known as a young man growing up in Belmont, was a true friend to everyone he met. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will truly be missed by so many.

“He loved family, animals and life”.

Larry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Glenda Bishop Garrett; three loving sons, Larry Garrett, Jr., Ian Maurice Garrett and wife Debbie, Todd Garrett and wife Sherrie and his “Special Pets”, Amos Moses and Allie Mae; five loving sisters, Brenda Robinson and husband Max, Sarah Garrett, Darlene Garrett Fitzgerald, Jeannette Graham, Teresa Garrett Pahutski (Greg); seven loving granddaughters, LeeAnn Garrett Koerber (Zack), Laura Garrett Esquerra, Kayla Garrett Bullard (Daniel), Ashley Garrett, Paige Garrett Jackson (Cody), Erika Garrett, Taylor Garrett; five great granddaughters; five great grandsons.

The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Second Baptist Church, 740 Rankin Avenue, Mt. Holly, North Carolina with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Overton and Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the North Carolina National Guard and the Gaston County Honor Guard prior to the Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m.

Inurnment will be private and at a later date.

Due to the Covid Pandemic, Masks and Social Distancing Is Required.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; son, William Mark Garrett; two sisters, Vicki Garrett Kelly, Lynda Mae Garrett; one brother, Jerry Wayne Garrett.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials are requested to be made to: Second Baptist Church, 740 Rankin Avenue, Mt. Holly, North Carolina 28120

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Joann Long Winters Belmont, NC Joann Long Winters, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Brookdale at Robinwood, Gastonia with her loving family by her side. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1934 and is the daughter of the late Earl and Helen Long.

Joann was an employee of School Specialities in Belmont for many years. Her passions in life were her love of her family, husband, son and his wife and especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook, work cross word puzzles, read and brag about her lovely grandchildren.

She is a member of Park Street United Methodist, Bel-

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Joann is survived by her loving son, William “Bill” Winters and wife Shawna; two loving grandchildren, Will Winters, Madelyn Winters.

The family will receive family and friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with a Celebration Of Life Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 in the Chapel of Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Keller officiating.

Inurnment will be private and at a later date.

Mrs. Winters was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 47 years, Jack Ray Winters; brother, Fred Long.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park Street, Belmont, North Carolina 28012 or Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.

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Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation events set The Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation has a couple of exciting involvements lined up.

Ribbon Cutting for opening of New Section of Greenway- Set for April 24th at 1:30 at River Street. Park.

This section runs along Dutchmans Creek.

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The Belmont Historical Society Museum is located at 40 E. Catawba St. in downtown Belmont.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Maurice Blackburn with the Piedmont Fiber Guild did a weaving demonstration at a pre-COVID Living History Day.

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Keep Belmont Beautiful folks Roger Edwards, Judy Closson, Susan Wall, Marie Turner, Beryl Campbell, and Al Wall sold plants at the pre-COVID BHS event in 2019.

The grand reopening will be celebrated with a Living History Day event on the museum grounds and inside the museum building (the 1899 R.L. Stowe, SR. House).

“We are very excited to be open again,” said BHS member Elizabeth Atterberry.

“We are looking forward to a big Living History Day event.”

There will be a plethora of displays and demonstrations at the Living History Day. Outside, visitors can view a display of Native American artifacts collected locally by Jack Page (a BHS founding member). World War II reenactor Al Kirby will have his display of uniforms, arms and equipment where folks can see what our fighting men wore and used back then. Piedmont Fiber Guild members will show how folks made cloth and other textiles way back when.

Smitty Hanks will have beekeeping display set up. Leigh Ford will have information of

the historic Smith Cemetery.

Wait, there’s more. Basket making by Nancy Duffie, miniature steam engines by Bob Atterberry, lead casting figures by Greg Edel will also be on site. The Elements of Empowerment and Southern Piedmont Chapter of NC Native Plants groups will be represented. In addition, Gary Griffin and Jean Stowe Humphrey will talk about what their ancestors did during the Great Flood of 1916. Also look for plant sales pickups by Keep Belmont Beautiful.

Indoors, the BHS Museum has several new and exciting items on display. One is an antique spinning wheel from the Armstrong ancestral farm on South Point Rd. Another item is the antique medicine cabinet that was once used in Belmont Drugstore. The piece was donated

by Dr. Charles McAdams III. In addition, there will be a display of NC pottery.

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About the BHS The Belmont Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the city of Belmont, NC and its immediate surrounding area. The BHS records the places, the people, and the times from the past that have made Belmont the community that it is. The BHS traces Belmont from the early days, (even before its original name of Garibaldi), through the years as a textile manufacturing giant, to the current days of a growing community of interesting people and places. Belmont, NC has a well documented history via the written word from books, photographs and stories passed on by word of mouth…some not yet captured for the citizens of the future. Come in and see the huge collections of photos, videos, books and artifacts obtained from the citizens of the Belmont community.

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These youths did an adult sized job at the Baltimore School workday. Photos by Alan Hodge which were built during the 1920s by Stuart Cramer. These days, a flock of free range chickens forms a cackling and crowing welcoming committee as you drive along.

The Baltimore School served African-American children first through eighth grades. From there, the kids went to Reid High in Belmont. The school continued to operate until integration came along. Once that happened, the African-American students from Baltimore were transferred to schools in Belmont and Cramerton.

The school was nothing fancy. A potbellied stove provided heat. Students sat at wooden desks. There were no steps. Kids had to jump off the porch and get pulled back up by classmates. Books were second-hand ones from white schools.

Today, the Baltimore School is an abandoned

BALTIMORE From Page 1 and sit on the benches that are still inside. Fred Kirby (WBTV singing cowboy star) would come and put on shows for us. He would park his horse trailer at the end of the street and ride Calico to the neighborhood. We also had fish fries.”

Where and what is the Baltimore section of Cramerton and what purpose did the school serve?

Baltimore is a tiny corner of Cramerton wedged between the base of Cramer Mtn. and the South Fork River. It is where the town’s African-America citizens mostly lived. Baltimore St. is not much over 100 yards long and with a couple of even shorter side streets branch off and dead end. There are just a couple dozen small homes on the narrow pavement, most of

Cramerton mayor Will Cauthen employs the leaf blower.

Watching movies at Baltimore School in 1953.

wooden building with basically one large room. There’s a porch on the front corner. Inside, there are several original benches, one desk, and a couple of old washing machines.

The windows are blacked and there’s soot on the ceiling. On the bright side, the original clapboards and foundation are in good shape. The roof was replaced several years ago.

In other words, a solid core is there for a restoration project.

Glenn has a dream for the future of the Baltimore School. Possible uses for the building could include a small museum or a community gathering place.

“If you think about it, the school was our community center,” he said.

Last year, the Town of Cramerton Commissioners passed a resolution giving the school a local historic designation.

The historical significance of school has also received approval from the North Carolina Dept. of Archives and History. The Baltimore School has also officially been designated as a Historic Site in Gaston County. It’s the first Gaston County Historical Preservation Site in Cramerton. A plaque was recently placed on the side of the school proclaiming its historic status.

The next step for the preservation of the Baltimore School will be raising funds through donations and grants.

To get things going, a Go Fund me site has been set up at https://gofund.me/7c68c804.

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Cramerton Community Committee leader Wendy Cauthen, Baltimore School building owner Fred Glenn, Ernestine Glenn, Mayor Will Cauthen and the historic designation plaque.

Planting flowers around the Baltimore School flagpole

The volunteer crew in action.

Photo courtesy Millican Pictorial History Museum

The interior of the school needed of a lot of work.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Banner News Fellowship & Faith

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

Belmont Foursquare Church

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

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

Elizabeth St • Belmont, NC

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

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

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

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

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

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

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

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Exodus Church

704-867-2317

212 South Street 704-825-7269

118 School Street 704-827-7071

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

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

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

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

STANLEY

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

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

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

Westview Presbyterian Church

First United Methodist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

LOWELL

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

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

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

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

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

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

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

First United Methodist Church

Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

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

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

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

United In Action of Stanley

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Welcome Baptist Church

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Living Witness Ministries

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

Life Church

Second Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

First Baptist Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope Presbyterian Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831 East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Employees of

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

redemptionmountholly.org 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Grace Wesleyan Church

CRAMERTON

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

811 Mauney Rd.

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Spring is here and it’s time for folks to get their vegetable garden plans on the move Vegetable gardening consists of selecting a site, planning the garden, preparing the soil, choosing the seeds and plants, planting a crop, and nurturing the plants until they are ready for harvest. The end result is fresh produce to eat, share, or sell.

Anyone who is willing to invest some time every day or two to nurture the plants can grow a vegetable garden. It doesn’t take a lot of money, time, or talent, although some of each would be helpful.

With patience and practice, your skills will improve every year. Don’t be discouraged if the first attempt isn’t a huge success.

Growing vegetables takes some space, but not necessarily acres. A vegetable garden can be in the ground or in a planting bed, but it doesn’t have to be. Many vegetables can be grown in containers.

For example, enough lettuce for a salad can be grown in a 12-inch pot on the back deck. Add a few radishes and carrots, also grown in 12-inch containers, for spice and sweetness, and you have a good start on a delicious salad.

Most vegetables need at least eight hours of direct sunlight. Plants that we grow for their leaves—including leafy greens such as lettuce, kale, chard, and spinach— and plants that we grow for their storage roots (such as radishes, turnips, and beets) can be grown in as little as six hours of sunlight but do much better with eight hours or more. Plants that we grow for their fruit, including tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers, need at least eight and do better with 10 hours of sunlight.

One of the most important aspects of gardening is water, which makes up 90 percent of a plant’s weight. Water is heavy and difficult to move, so locate the garden near a potable water supply, making it easy to water the garden properly. Dragging a hose hundreds of feet or carrying buckets of water across the yard every few days makes having a garden a lot more work. On average, vegetables need one inch of water per week, and you need to provide only what is not supplied by rain. Water the soil, not the plant. Many diseases are spread by water splashing on the leaves. Overwatering can also lead to insect and disease problems as well as washing nutrients away, converting a valuable garden resource into pollution in nearby streams.

What type of garden?

Container gardens, raised beds, traditional rows, and intensive plantings are all possibilities. Many vegetables can be grown in containers that are deep enough to support their root systems. Containers may range from as small as a

12-inch flowerpot to a half whisky barrel. The bigger the container, the easier it is to be successful. The larger the mature plant, the larger the container needs to be. Vegetables that do well in containers include beans, beets, carrots, collards, cucumbers, eggplants, garlic, kale, leeks, lettuces, mustard greens, peas, peppers, potatoes, spinach, squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes. Mix and match vegetables in one container for extended beauty and harvest.

Containers require more frequent irrigation than gardens, especially as the plants grow and require more water. A drip irrigation system connected to a timer is a great addition to a container garden.

A variety of materials can be used to construct raised beds, but do not use materials that might leach chemicals into the soil, such as old railroad ties. Soil in raised beds will heat up more quickly in the spring and stay warm longer into the fall. Vegetables in raised beds will require more frequent irrigation than those in an in-ground garden.

When planned and planted properly, one 4-foot by 8-foot raised bed may supply a good portion of the produce for one or two people. The addition of trellises provides vertical gardening and increases the space available to vining plants like cucumbers and beans.

Larger areas allow gardeners to choose traditional row gardening or gardening in beds. While a row garden is easier to manage with a tractor for planting, harvesting, and other garden chores, planting in a bed makes better use of available space. Using beds allows for several rows to be planted closer together, shading weed seeds and preventing them from growing later in the season. Beds may require a bit more labor to plant initially. But when planted correctly, beds can reduce the need for weeding later in the season. You can also incorporate vegetables in your ornamental beds.

What to plant?

Grow what you like to eat.

If space is limited, concentrate on vegetables that yield the greatest return for the effort, such as pole beans, tomatoes, root crops, and leafy greens. If you like to cook unusual foods, try vegetables that are difficult to find or expensive in the market—such as specialty lettuces or broccolini.

NC Extension information/photos

Preparing the Soil Containers: Purchase potting soil or make your own by combining equal parts of compost, shredded pine bark mulch, and vermiculite. Do not use garden soil in container gardens.

Raised beds or in-ground gardens: Amend your soil with organic material first (either homemade compost or purchased certified compost).

Then submit a soil sample to determine the pH and nutrient content of your soil. The N.C. Cooperative Extension center in your county can provide a soil test kit to have your soil analyzed and obtain specific recommendations for growing vegetables. Amend the soil based on the recommendations from the soil analysis.

Planting Space plants according to the label on the seed packet or plant tag. Allow space for the plant to mature, and leave space for airflow between plants to prevent disease.

Plant seeds only two to three times as deep as the greatest diameter of the seed.

Cover the seed and firm the soil lightly to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. For plants in peat cups or cubes, remove the part of the peat container that is above the potting soil in the container, and be sure to cover the containers well with soil when planting them in the garden.

Acclimate transplants to their new environment by providing temporary shade for tender transplants for two or three days after setting them out.

Garden Care If it doesn’t rain, water new seeds and transplants daily until established. Water mature plants as needed. Frequency will depend on rainfall and temperature. Check the soil for moisture, and watch plants for symptoms of drought stress (leaves drooping in the morning or early evening). Soil in the vegetable garden should be kept moist but not muddy.

Knowing the type of soil in your garden will help you

determine how frequently it should be watered. A soil that is heavy with lots of clay will need to be watered less frequently than a soil that is lighter with lots of air pockets, such as a sandy soil or container garden soil.

Fertilize only as needed following the recommenda-

tions on your soil analysis.

Crops with long growing seasons, such as corn and tomatoes, may need additional fertilizer partway through the growing season. Watch for symptoms of nitrogen and other nutrient deficiency (including leaves turning yellow and slow growth). Avoid

the urge to overfertilize, which can produce lush plant growth but decrease flowering and fruit development and increase pest problems.

These and more NC Extension garden tips are available online at https:// gardening.ces.ncsu.edu/.

A Matter of Balance: Falls prevention online workshop scheduled to begin May 2021 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 an online 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 beginning in May. This online 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 concerned about falls or have fallen in the past – this program is for you!

The Matter of Balance workshop consists of nine sessions and will be held

online Monday and Wednesdays, May 3rd – June 2nd from 9:30am to 11:30am.

There is no charge to participants, but you must be a resident of one of the following North Carolina counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, or Union.

This program is held online and participants must be able to access Zoom via internet with computer and video for each weekly session. To register or for more information, contact Linda J. Minges, with North Carolina Cooperative Extension at linda_minges@ncsu.edu or 704.922.2127. The registration deadline is April 19th and group size limited, so sign up today.

Bear fruit...

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

These last couple of weeks of spring have been great, except for the pollen of course!

The warm weather and dry days have been a needed change from winter. I love this time of year, watching all the trees and flowers come back to life. One of the trees in my yard is a fig tree. This tree has been so brown, and dead looking, yet now it is teeming with lush green leaves. Soon small figs will begin to bud. Later in summer they will ripen, and we will have figs for days!

In Matthew 21:18-20, Jesus was walking down the road one day, and He passed a fig tree along the way. He was hungry, so He sought a fig from the tree. Amazingly, there were no figs on the tree to be found. Jesus seeing this, said that because there were no figs on this tree, it would never bear figs again. Quickly, the tree began to wither and die. His disciples were amazed at how fast the tree withered and died.

This story reminds us of what Jesus said in John 15:1, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that

does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit” (ESV).

As followers of Jesus, we are to bear fruit.

What does it mean to bear fruit? Paul wrote in Galatians 5:22-23 that “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (ESV).

These fruits are all characteristics of a disciple of Jesus. Such fruit reflects Jesus in us, on display for the world to see, as we seek to lead others to Jesus. Sadly, like the fig tree Jesus found, too often we don’t bear fruit, and we are withering on the vine. What once was a powerful testimony for Jesus, has become fruitless, yet Jesus can prune us, and we can bear much fruit again. A fig tree in season can bear a tremendous amount of figs. When Jesus prunes us, we can feed many as well!

When we bear fruit, we show we belong to Jesus. All of these great attributes Paul writes of, are an offshoot of our relationship with Jesus.

Our world needs fruit bearing Christians. By our fruits, people see Jesus in us. We can wither away, while our world remains lost, or we can teem with fruit, pointing the way to a saving relationship through Jesus. May our world find us strong and full of spiritual fruit, proudly representing Jesus!

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Belmont Middle School students collected more than 440 gently-used books to distribute to students at North Belmont Elementary. The book collection was a part of the “Read Across America” celebration. Good job!

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Gaston County Parks and Rec. North Belmont Park on Hickory Grove Rd. is back is business after being closed for a couple of months while extensive paving, landscaping, drainage and ADA compliance work was carried out. The park looks great.

Photos by Alan Hodge

How about this for Good News? For the third consecutive year, Mount Holly Middle School was the top fundraisers in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Gaston County. Students, staff, and parents collected more than $2,400 for Special Olympics.

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Students from South Point High recently held the annual Powder Puff Game at Davis Park. Everyone had a great day of football frivolity and friendship. Here are some shots from the fun day.

Photos by Bill Bostick/Tarheel Sports Photography

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Stuart Cramer High Storm football team wrapped up its season on April 9 against Forestview. The Storm came up short 45-19. The event was also Band Recognition Night for Stuart Cramer. Here are some scenes from the evening.

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COMPASS SPORT $695. 2020 model, 250 lb capacity. We deliver, train and offer a warranty.

Call Scooterman John (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park.

Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually.

Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

OUTSIDE IRON TABLE WITH 6 CHAIRS & CUSHIONS. One Work Table. Medium Dog Crate, Leashes & Grooming Sheers.

2 Tennis Rackets with Covers.

6 Stack Chairs. All Reasonably Priced! Call (704) 482-4302 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704538-9207, 843-670-9727.

JOHN DEERE RIDING LAWNMOWER. With leaf catcher. First $150. 704-477-3400, (704) 4705655 UN-LOCKED IPHONE 7, LIKE NEW. $150. Call 704-692-0748 or 704-473-6014.

10’ PULL BEHIND TRAILER, wooden enclosure. Good for hauling wood, sand, rock, furniture, etc., $600. (704) 825-1646

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

AFG ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, LIKE NEW, $250; Pacific Fitness Weight Machine, 3 stages, $200; Antique Fairbanks Feed Store Scale, $100; Assortment of golf clubs and bags. 828-429-1500 (cell), 828-287-2308

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl.

Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

JOHN DEERE SICKLE MOWER #4 with manual. Woods mower PTO RM48. Gill one row cultivator.

Goulds ETL submersible pump 2” outlet 45 Plus GPM. Hand held concrete saw with blades. Call (980) 254-5876

DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272.

BEE SUPERS WITH RACKS, $20 each. CANNING JARS, $4 case.

828-245-0956.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer!

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

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

GIFT SHOP NOW OPEN. USAGift.shop now open online.

Where the gift selection changes often! Visit online. NC4Ever@ email.com

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864-4924793 or 803-627-9408.

GIFT SHOP NOW OPEN ONLINE USAGift.shop Now Open Online. Where the gift selection changes often. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-2455895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price.

J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

ITEMS FOR FREE–JUNK ONLY. Appliances: stove, refrigerator, two gas stoves (one works), you must haul off. Golf balls for sale.

828-229-3400.

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

LOST & FOUND

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS. If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing! Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique!

Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 600-6996 or (980) 295-5568 PHONE AND PHONE ACCESSORIES. NewPhone.Shop has Phone Accessories Plus a New Phone with Safety for Kids. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-2481408.

1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895.

WANT TO BUY

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 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, (704) 487-0228

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

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

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,395. 704-482-3166.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience.

Call before the rush begins. 704692-4449.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank.

Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818

LOST CAT! Graham Street/Uptown Shelby. Gray/Tan/White Female. Tipped ear. REWARD. If found call Pat. 704-419-2059.

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 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-3005341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627

FARM & GARDEN

CHESNEE SALE BARN. Now Reopened as Harvest Livestock Exchange. Field Day Sat., May 1st. Complimentary Lunch will be served. More info on our website www.harvestlivestockexchange. com (828) 748-1172 harvestlivestockexchange@gmail.com GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704-6924079.

PETS & LIVESTOCK TWO WEEK OLD BABY CHICKS. Straight run chicks. $2.50 each (704) 802-4445 gold28073@yahoo.com MIN PIN PUPPIES. Born 1/13/21, 2 males, 1 female, $450 each obo. 1st shots & dewormed, parents registered. 828-2893905.

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CARS & TRUCKS 2006 DODGE RAM $18,800.

2500 Heavy Duty 64,000 Miles (second power), 4X4, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AM/FM CD PLAYER, TILT / CRUISE, MANUEL LOCKS AND WINDOWS, FLEET MAINTAINED, TRANSMISSION COOLER. (704) 4182889 tedeasterjr@gmail.com

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR? Come See Us.... WE WILL GIVE YOU A FAIR PRICE! Francis Bros. Used Cars located at 134 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Phone 704-434-2669 RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists. (919) 314-7579 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience.

Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488.

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

(704) 692-1006 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

BOATS 16 FOOT V-HULL BOAT/TRAILER. 50 HP Johnson Motor, $1650. 828-287-8668.

FARM & GARDEN NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

2010 FORD F-150 4X4, V-8.

Auto, all power, crew cab, camper cover, $12,000. 828-829-3468.

1973 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA 57,000 Miles, 4 Speed. All Original Engine Parts (Plus). No Rust! Always Garage Kept & Covered! Phone or Leave Message (704) 898-7645 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Head Turner! LTZ package! 2006 Monte Carlo LTZ. 126,100 miles. Leather interior, power windows, doors locks, seat (heated), 17” wheels. ALL NEW tires and alignment just complete.

Asking $3300, make me an offer.

Check it out on CarolinaClassifieds.com (828) 223-6789

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

CARS & TRUCKS

FOR RENT

2011 FORD RANGER SPORTS. 4x4, 4 door, 4.0 engine, 5 speed, aluminum wheels, bedliner, $8500. 828-287-3820.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

VACATIONS

FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 bedroom home. New paint & carpet, heat and air. Good neighborhood. No pets. (704) 473-5240

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659, (803) 635-9831

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

MOBILE HOMES 1999 BROADMORE 16X76 SINGLEWIDE. 1999 Broadmore By Fleetwood. 16 x 76 SingleWide for Sale. Has a newer AC Unit. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1216 Square Foot. Was rented for $650.00 per month.

In decent shape has a swell in the kitchen floor. Please call to setup an appointment to come view. $29,500 or Best Offer.

MUST REMOVE FROM PROPERTY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Alex 704-3003938. aataylor2@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY LAND FOR SALE. 56.6 AC. Timberland w/large trees. Located on Knob Creek in Cleveland County. $3,500 per acre.

704-538-9979, 704-538-0152.

I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”!

Call 704-472-0006.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure.

Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-9091035, www.rowelland.com

2 BAY COMMERCIAL WORKSPACE/SHOP SPACE. $900.

Commercial property zoned business commercial 2 car garage for rent (there is a dividing wall separating the 3rd bay) Uses & Features: Can be used as a workspace, makerspace, or storage/parking power outlets (electricity included in rent) welcome to: -car detailing businesses - e-commerce -landscaping businesses -screen printing -car guys needing a workspace no: -painting cars -heavy industrial chemical use Cost: $900/mo with 1 year lease and 1 month security deposit. Ideally no really loud air wrenches etc b/c of residential units on property but otherwise happy to have you! Please call for more information. Managed

by Big H Properties (404) 7805224 ucitNC@gmail.com 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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, (704) 482-7723

FOR RENT

GASTON COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

SENIOR HOUSING FOR RETIREES. Private Apartments and Cottages for independent living in a retirement community. All utilities and appliances included. Housekeeping weekly and a meal package is provided. Quiet, clean and picturesque property. No smoking. Pets are allowed with deposit. $2125 Month. (828) 606-9165 Mfitzgerald@sanstonehealth.com

RENT OR SALE. Enjoy nice afternoon on Moss Lake, 4BR, 3BA house. $425,000 or $1500 month, $1500 deposit. 864-8050299.

1 BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT Shelby Area. Includes Stove & Refrigerator. No Smoking or Pets. Not HAP Eligible. Heat and Water Included in $450 Month Rent. (704) 4875480

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

2BR, 1BA CLEGHORN TOWNHOUSE. Rent $850, utilities included. Deposit $850. 828-4476162.

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $450 deposit, $450 month. 864-3165282.

2016 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM. One owner, 94k miles, 6 cylinder, auto, loaded with all options, highway miles, lady driven, never smoked in, like new. Asking $13,000. Call 704-692-4449.

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL-1, Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $10,500 call (704) 300-1818

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

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

418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

MHP LOTS FOR RENT RUTHERFORDTON. Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park. Large lots. Call for Price (727) 743-4908 crey13860@gmail.com

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Crusaders claim Men’s Volleyball Championship Matteo Miselli and Andrew Kohut each topped 20 kills and Brennan Davis dished out 57 assists, leading No. 2 seed Belmont Abbey to a 3-1 (25-22, 27-25, 23-25, 25-22) upset of top-seeded Mount Olive to win the 2021 Conference Carolinas Men’s Volleyball Championship.

With their first conference title in the history of the program, the Crusaders will make their first NCAA

Tournament appearance next month in Columbus, Ohio.

Belmont Abbey is now 15-7 overall, while Mount Olive finishes the year 13-4.

How It Happened Kohut hit .351 with 21 kills against eight errors in 37 chances. He secured the championship kill moments after just missing an attempt.

Miselli had 20 kills and a .325 hitting percentage. He

had just seven errors in 40 attempts, while adding five digs. Davis added an aces, six digs and two block assists.

Daniel Cerqua led the defensive effort with 14 digs. Riley Mulkey and Brian Long each had seven kills with only one combined error. Belmont Abbey hit .333 as a team, including .417 in the first set.

The victory avenged a pair of regular-season losses to the Trojans.

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Congratulations to Belmont Middle School student James Dover who won The Gaston Gazette Spelling Bee. He will go on and represent Gaston County Schools at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

WNCW and The Foundation Performing Arts Center present The Drive-In Concert Season Premier featuring

acoustic syndicate Saturday, May 1st 8 pm

Kindergarten signup time It’s time for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration in Gaston County Schools. Parents may complete the registration process online, and they are encouraged to go ahead and register their child now.

Kindergarten Registration: gaston.k12.nc.us/kindergartenregistration Pre-Kindergarten Registration: gaston.k12.nc.us/prekindergarten For more information and assistance, call the Student Assignment Office, (704) 810-7284.

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