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Groundbreaking held for new Belmont Middle School

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Folks who took part in last Monday’s official groundbreaking for the new Belmont Middle School kept looking anxiously at black clouds and even endured a brief spurt of rain, but in the end heavier showers held off just long enough for the event to go off smoothly.

A horde of county, school, and City of Belmont dignitaries, as well as a large group of interested parents and other citizens, witnessed shovelfuls of red dirt turned as well as numerous speeches praising the project.

So many luminaries showed up for the event that the dirt shoveling ceremony had to be done in shifts.

Even though the event

was labeled as a “groundbreaking”, the fact is a whole lot of work in the form of heavy equipment grading has already been done on the 78-acre site just down South Point Rd. from the high school of the same name.

The new school will replace the current Belmont Middle School located on See GROUNDBREAKING, Pages 10 & 11

City of Belmont and other officials break ground at the new Belmont Middle School.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Remembering our Vietnam veterans

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Green Apple House workers building the Farmers Market trellis in downtown Mt. Holly.

Tom Cox photo

Mt. Holly Farmers Market getting special new place

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

When the Mt. Holly Farmers Market begins its spring 2019 season in May, patrons and vendors will be

amazed to see what’s been built for their visual and victual pleasure.

What was formerly a plot of pavement on S. Main St. in downtown Mt. Holly has been transformed by the con-

struction of a large, architecturally significant, trellis system where market sales and special events will take place.

See MARKET, Page 3

March 29 was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, but every day is a good one to recall the men and women from across the nation and our area who served in that conflict.

According to the U.S. Census and Data USA, 5,345 +- 414 military personnel from Gaston County served in the Viet- Members of the William Chronicle Chapter NSDAR placed a wreath last nam War. Of that Friday, National Vietnam Veterans Day, at the monument recognizing number, 72 lost Gaston County’s Vietnam War dead. Seen with the monument in Lineberger Park is chapter member Donna Atkins. their lives.

Janet Smitherman photo Recognizing that fact, there’s a monument in Lineberger mont who were killed are in Vietnam.

Park, Gastonia, with the especially poignant.

Every day, thousands of names of the Gaston County vehicles ply Keener Blvd. in Steve Keener was one of fallen inscribed on it.

The stories of two Viet- the the first soldiers from Belmont, but it’s a good nam War soldiers from Bel- Gaston County to lose his life

See VIETNAM, Page 4

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TODAY’S QUOTE: “Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

OPINION My Opinion:

Someone has a great sense of humor

Exercise - or the lack thereof

My church was having a men’s retreat in Asheville. I hesitated to register because I didn’t know if there would be snow. When I learned there would be good weather and no snow, I seriously considered the trip.

I kept second guessing if I should attend. My wife told me to call Larry. If Larry agreed to go, then it was God’s will that I attend. I called Larry and he declined.

Thinking I had discerned God’s will, I wrote it off.

Yet, there was this nagging feeling I needed to attend. I text the leader if I could register late. He said yes. I registered the Monday before the retreat. My son in law Will, agreed to attend.

Will couldn’t get off work early. We left Charlotte at 6pm. Stopping for a quick bite to eat, we arrived around 8:45pm. As I greeted the men’s ministry leader, I learned the evening program was over. Everyone had already been assigned to groups except us.

Saturday morning we joined the opening session. I asked the leader which group we should attend. He told us to pick any group. I pressed him for an assignment to a group. He gave us a specific name of a group leader.

Part of my hesitation for not wanting to attend was someone in the church hurt

The other day I was looking at some black and white photos of cotton mill workers and farmers taken in the 1920s and one thing stood out- on the whole they were a lot skinnier that most of the populace you see waddling around these days.

Of course the main reason for this is the skewed relationship we have today between the number of calories we put in our bodies and the number of calories that get used up as fuel. It’s like filling up your car’s gas tank every day but only driving ten miles. All that gas has to go somewhere, in the case of the car it goes on the ground. In the case of your body the excess gas in the form of calories goes to your gut or butt.

Sitting in an office in front of a computer does not burn calories. I know this first hand as my once magnificent physique now resembles that of those little dancing piggies on the Valleydale sausage and weenies TV commercial.

You know the one “hooray for Valleydale, hooray for Valleydale” etc.

The only way to eat stuff like hamburgers and cake and pie and candy and taters and such truck and not get fat is by exercise. The folks I mentioned in the first paragraph, the mill workers and farmers of yore, got plenty of exercise doffing bobbins at breakneck speed (you do know what doffing bobbins is don’t you?), or working in the fields plowing and planting.

I hate exercise. In school I had a pal named Spider Monkey. Art Shoemaker never met Spider Monkey but I am sure feels as if he had. I don’t even recall Spider’s real name but he got the nickname because he had a smallish torso and very long arms and legs.

Anyway, Spider Monkey and I had gym class together. Neither of us had an overabundance of athletic skill so we had trouble keeping time during exercises such as jumping jacks and squat thrusts. We would get out

of time and the coach would get frustrated and make us run laps.

I had to run so many laps I swore if I survived that gym class I Alan Hodge would never run again. Banner-News Editor Robert E. Lee had a saying that covered the situation. Even if his men we having a bad day on the battlefield, Lee would encourage them to not panic in the face of the Yankees, or Federals, or Unionists or whatever you want to call the Army of the Potomac. Lee would tell his guys- the Army of Northern Virginia- the finest light infantry the world has ever known IMHO- “never let them see you run” and I still apply that principle to my self today.

So what is good exercise that does not require a machine or getting on the floor and twisting yourself in a variety of poses that resemble sailor knots? Walking is the answer.

You have to admit we are lucky in our towns to have plenty of great places to walk and lots of folks take advantage of it. I say bully for them.

The variety of walkers I see go by my office on Main St. in Belmont is amazing. Lots of times a large group of ladies go by. They have some dogs with them and everyone just swings right along in a pack. Other walkers seem to attack the pave with vigorous and forceful strides. A veritable legion of young mothers can be seen pushing carriages with a baby on board. Sometimes the tots are awake and look all around with their big ol’ eyes taking in the world. Sometimes they are asleep and their heads loll side to side like their fat little necks are made of rubber.

Well, those are my thoughts on exercise, something I need to do but always seem to come up with an excuse not to and besides it’s time for a snack.

me deeply. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to encounter them.

He did attend.

This is where God has a great sense of humor. I walked into the group and guess who was sitting there?

The person who hurt me (let me call him George).

Just prior to joining the group, we were challenged in the opening workshop to confront the thing that was holding us back. I wrote down three things: 1) I hold onto hurts. I am like a cow who chews its cud. I can ruminate on a hurt for years on end. 2) I don’t speak up when the hurt occurs. My mind goes blank when that happens, even though the hurt is real. Then I will react and not respond. 3) I work hard to preserve relationships and will go to extremes to make sure we are good with one another. When I am deeply hurt, and the other party doesn’t care about saving the relationship, I slam the door closed………for good.

The following Scripture verse was shared during the retreat: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

I knew what I needed to do – that is let it go. As I was working through that process, I remembered something I

did at a church 11 years ago. It caused the pastor a lot of angst.

T h e Sunday Tony Marciano I eventually returned to the church, the pastor greeted me. I could barely look up at him. With eyes staring at the floor, I simply said, “I don’t deserve to be here.” He looked at me and said, “But there is no record of it here.”

Those words, “But there is no record of it here” continued to echo over and over in my heart. I looked at George and finally let it go.

I like the quote by Dr. Archibald Hart who said forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me.

Too much time was lost holding onto a grudge. Holding onto a resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

That just makes no sense at all.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

Real Help for Real Living podcast episode for March 29th: https://anchor.fm/realhelp-for-real-living/episodes/ Someone-has-a-great-senseof-humor-e3g4k6

A little off the top by: Shelton Fisher The sun beat down in a sweltering blaze as a subtle breeze made a cut into the radiant warmth. Spring had sprung in Riverbend and green had grown everywhere which could only mean one thing…

I could finally plant some greens in my wallet. I never claimed to be a landscaper in my teenage years, but during certain weekdays and vacation days I would help my good friend Earl with his odd jobs around Charlotte or cut my neighbor’s grass across the street. In her case, the money was an added bonus but Jane had always been a good friend and neighbor of Maw Maw’s and I enjoyed hearing stories of her growing up in her hometown of Cliffside.

Jane had arthritis and a big yard which was quite the pitfall for a kind, lone widow.

Some days after school I would see her atop her John Deere cutting the majority of her yard. Those were the days that I knew I needed to prepare to trim the pushed portions of her yard. It was always the sides of her driveway, along the sides of her house, up around the top of the back-

yard where she had several small bushes, and around her garage which housed the her mowing machinery. Her house was towards the bottom of the village and had several hills, so by the end of each trim I would come to the back door drenched in sweat. The pay was typically spent within the week, but memories of talking on the porch over a Coke in the shade will last a lifetime.

When I would venture out with Earl to assist him on his daily grind, it was never really anything too taxing. If I was with him he would try to keep the job close by in Mount Holly or in the village, but occasionally we would venture out into Charlotte. We worked for all kinds of people; from those who worked 9 to 5 jobs and couldn’t tend to their yards, to elders who lived in nice neighborhoods once upon a time that had gone downhill because of drugs and crime.

You can learn a lot when you expand your horizons from the normal comforts of home.

Weed eaters and lawnmowers will cut grass from both types of clientele, no matter race or gender. Yards are just a part of the house that’s on top of

them, and the inhabitants are simply sculpted by their upbringing, experiences, and surroundings. Earl always had protection with him in case he needed it, but we were never in dangerous situations because although the areas weren’t the greatest, the people were always genuine at heart.

Let’s fast forward about ten years. It’s 2019 and Spring has sprung on Stowe Street. This is the first time in around five of those years that I am responsible for lawn maintenance on the property I live in because we’re renting a house. I picked some of the greens from the paycheck I earned two weeks ago at my day job and sowed them into the purchase of a new push-mower and electric weed eater (I chose electric for

the weed eater because I hate the whole gas mixing thing).

Shelton Fisher After the addition of the bottle of oil the mower came with and half a gallon of gas, I put on my safety glasses, threw in my earbuds, firmly squeezed the handle, and felt the engine burst into life at the jerk of the drawstring. It was the first cut of the season, so all it needed was a little off the top to start Spring off with the right step. Besides, there are many more cuts ahead of me to get it perfect.

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Gaston Museum Easter egg hunt is April 13th

The Keep Belmont Beautiful Board of Directors would like to welcome Ava Sarno, Andrea Euler, and Alise DeVries as the new student representatives from South Point High School.

They will be serving on the KBB board over the next two school years and are already active and contributing to the community.

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affair a post and beam look.

Up top, the trellis system has regularly spaced large boards with their ends sawed in a scallop pattern. Tying the roof together are steel stringers. The 18 large bays will also feature electrical wiring and lighting. The whole thing is bolted to steel plates and concrete pillars.

Overall, the architectural look is reminiscent of something from a villa in ancient Rome.

The actual construction was done by Tom Cox and his Gastonia-based company Green Apple House.

“His expertise helped us figure it out,” said Brinkley.

“The project is what I refer

MARKET From Page 1 Farmers Market board chair Leigh Brinkley is a graphic designer by trade and helped come up with the concept and look, but emphasized it was a team effort.

“Farmers Market members worked as a group on the project,” she said.

The structure itself is 100-feet long with a 50-foot long addition and stands 10feet tall. It’s built of cypress beams held together with countersunk titanium fasteners. The holes where the fasteners go are then fitted with wooden pegs to give the

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The Gaston County Museum in partnership with the Town of Dallas will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Historic Dallas Courthouse Square on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00pm. Thousands of eggs will be placed for kids ages 10 and under.

The egg hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM…so don’t be late.

Right after the egg hunt, there

will be the Great Bunny Run, where children will have the chance to catch one of the official “Running Bunnies” and get a special golden egg.

There will be a bounce house on the square, and the Dallas Branch library will host crafts and games in front of the Museum. The Museum will be open to the public Children age 10 and under come find your eggs on Saturday, until 3:00pm.

April 13 beginning at 1:00pm at the Gaston Museum.

to as an architectural connector,” Cox said. “That is, a visually interesting element that draws ones attention and invites the viewer to venture in. Combined with the Farmers Market use at the entry to downtown the structure is a defining gateway. The original design was visually appealing but shortsighted in application to longevity.

The small stick frame and trim components would not have stood the test of time or aged well. We converted to timber framing with cypress.

In the midst of the project Hurricane Michael came up from the Gulf into Florida and wreaked havoc with cypress groves in N. Florida and Alabama. This delayed our material delivery but in the end we received far better material than if not delayed.

All turned out well. The original design also assumed a flat site and this is not the case. The site falls 4.25’ to the midpoint. We redesigned the frame with step downs so the site is approachable from grade for people attending events. This also ensures immediate handicapped access from the parking lot.”

So, how much did the trellis cost Mt. Holly taxpayers?

Nothing.

“It was financed by grants and contributions,” Brinkley said.

The new Farmers Market trellis will also serve other purposes in addition to offering space for produce and food vendors.

“We plan to make it available for rent for celebrations such as family reunions,” Brinkley said.

After 13 years of pitching tents in the parking lot next to Vasileio’s Restaurant, the

Mt. Holly Farmers Market has entered a new and exciting phase and the trellis will raise its profile a mile.

“People won’t have a problem finding the Mt. Holly Farmer’s Market now,” said Brinkley.

Now that the trellis structure is done, Brinkley says the next step will be landscaping.

“We hope to have a garden with herbs and pollinator plants as well as water bowls,” she said.

In addition to serving as home base for the Farmers Market, the trellis will eventually be part of the planned Mt. Holly Veterans Healing Garden, but that project is still in the developmental stage.

For more information on the Mt. Holly Farmers Market visit https://www.homegrownmountholly.com.

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VIETNAM From Page 1 bet only a handful of people know who the road is named for and why.

Keener was killed on January 13, 1967, near Bihn Duong, South Viet Nam, after stepping on a land mine.

Keener was 21-years-old when he was lost.

Keener graduated from Belmont High School in 1964 and was described by classmates as having a charismatic and free spirited personality. Keener attended St. Mark’s Methodist Church and the fellowship building there is named in his honor.

Steve was popular with the girls and a gifted athlete.

He also enjoyed playing pool at the hall where Sammy’s Pub is now located.

When Keener’s body was brought home and laid to rest in the mausoleum at Gaston Memorial Park, it’s said the procession to the cemetery was the largest up to that time in Gaston County.

Keener’s name is found on the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington, D.C., A picture of Keener and a brief bio are on display at the Belmont Historical Society Museum and his medals are there too.

Another Vietnam War story from Belmont is that of Bunyan Price.

Bunyan Durant Price, Jr. was born in Monroe, NC on Feb 9, 1950. He was raised in Belmont and joined the United States Army in 1969.

He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor, 25th Infantry Division.

On May 2, 1970, the Huey helicopter in which he was flying departed Tay Ninh, South Vietnam on a logistics mission to Fire Support Base Bruiser, Kontum Provence, Vietnam, which was close to the border of Cambodia. During the flight, the crew encountered a heavy rainstorm, and, flying in zero visibility, the Huey crossed into Cambodian airspace, encountering anti-aircraft machine gun fire. The Huey was hit by gunfire, causing a fire within the aircraft, forcing a landing inside Cambodia.

Immediately, the crew came under attack by other North Vietnamese and Khmer Rouge fighters. Four of the crew were captured, three were missing and one evaded

Steven Keener’s medals.

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Bunyan Price in Vietnam

to his family. The funeral took place Saturday, April 11 at 1pm and Price’s casket placed in a hearse for the trip to Belmont. Once in the downtown area, it was transferred to a horse-drawn 19th century hearse and pulled down Main St. to Greenwood Cemetery for burial.

Along the route, people stopped and took in the solemnity of the sight.

The procession also included over 100 members of the Patriot Guard and Rolling Thunder motorcyclists, members of area American Legion posts such as 144, 100, and 180, the Gaston County Honor Guard, and numerous dignitaries including mayor Charlie Martin, Sen. Kathy Harrington, and council members. The cemetery was filled with onlookers and people lined the ground surrounding Bunyan’s gravesite which is next to his parents.

The full military funeral also included a 21-gun salute,

capture. Of the four captured, two died in captivity and two were released in 1973.

In October, 2014, a set of remains was returned by the government of Vietnam and positively identified as those of Price. Eventually, his remains were returned to his family in Belmont.

In early April, 2015, Price’s casket was met by family members and transferred from a Delta Airlines jet and taken to Greene’s Funeral Home in Gastonia.

The hearse was escorted by over 200 Patriot Guard motorcyclists and numerous law enforcement vehicles as it made its way down US 29/74.

Folks stood on the side of the road and watched.

Visitation for Price was held Friday, April 10 at First Assembly of God in Gastonia and a large crowd showed up to pay him well-deserved respects and offer condolences

Bunyan Price burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont.

Keener Blvd. bagpipe music, and Taps.

It was a very moving occasion.

About National Vietnam War Veterans Day On March 28, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017.

This act officially recognizes March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Act also includes the day among those days on which the US flag should especially be displayed.

On December 26, 2016 March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day Coalition of States Council in a letter to President Elect Trump and Con-

gress leadership outlines the history and timeline of cause to establish March 29th Vietnam War Veterans Day and request that it be one of the first legislations passed and signed into law during the 115 Congress. On March 29, 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The proclamation called “upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War.”

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CITY OF LOWELL NEWS BRIEFS Senior Luncheon A Senior Luncheon will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Lowell. $3 Lowell Residents / $5 Non-Residents.

Lunch, Entertainment, and Games. This event is sponsored by the City of Lowell. RSVP Required by Monday, April 8, 2019. Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the event. Please call Lowell City Hall at (704) 824-3518 to reserve your spot!

Elements of Empowerment “March Storytime Was Amazing” Elements of Empowerment, Inc.’s March cultural reading event featured “How Sweet The Sound, The Story of Amazing Grace” by Carole Boston Weatherford. In addition to hearing the tale of of songwriter John Newton, attendees participated in a sing-along and were treated to a solo by guest storyteller Lakita Patterson Ross.

The next Cultural Reading & Rhythms From The Rocker program is April 4 at 3:30 PM at Mount Holly Branch Library. The event is free and appropriate for all ages.

“Jazz Revolution Coming To Belmont”

Jazz Revolution will take the stage at the Haid Theater on April 7. The 4 pm concert will conclude the second season of the Community Jazz Series. Elements of Empowerment, Inc. partners with Belmont Abbey College to present the concerts. Show dates are coordinated with the Abbey Players’ theatrical productions. Jazz Revolution will perform on the set of Bye, Bye Birdie, which opens on April 4.

Tickets are available at Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar, on the Elements of EmPhotos by Delta Sanders powerment Facebook page, at Givelify.com, and at the door. Advance purchase is Tickets for children under 12 highly recommended. Indi- are $5.00 and sold only at the vidual tickets are $10.00 each door.

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Egg hunt On Friday, April 12th, grab your flashlights and Easter egg baskets for a fun evening at Harold Rankin Park in Lowell. The 3 and under daylight egg hunt starts at 6:15pm on the t-ball field, which is directly behind the Boys & Girls Club. The 4-6 year old sunset egg hunt starts at 7:15pm on the t-ball field, which is directly behind the Boys & Girls Club. The 7-12 year old egg hunt starts at 7:30pm on the baseball field, which is the field closest to the parking lot.

There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny from 6:30pm-7:30pm. There will be thousands of eggs and a few special prize eggs as well.

Will’s Doggn’ It Deli and Dogs will have the hot dog cart set up during the Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 12th.

Arbor Day events The City of Lowell will be taking part in Arbor Day events April 27 including a tree planting ceremony, City Nature Challenge Bioblitz, and kid’s story time/craft by TECH at Lowell Library.

There will also be free demonstrations of the new outdoor fitness equipment donated by the Lowell Women’s Club and the Community Foundation of Gaston County.

What is the City Nature Challenge?

Thousands of people from across the globe will get outside to look for nature in their cities! Results will be announced on Friday May 6th, 2019.

What is a Bioblitz?

A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time.

The 2019 City Nature Challenge will take place in two parts: April 26-29, 2019 - Taking pictures of wild plants and animals April 30-May 5, 2019 - Identifying what was found How Can I Take Part? Download the free app iNaturalist.

Find wildlife: It can be any plant, animal, fungi, slime mold, or any other evidence of life (scat, fur, tracks, shells, carcasses!) found in your participating city.

Take a picture of what you find: Be sure to note the location of the critter or plant.

Share your observations: By uploading your findings through iNaturalist How to create your own iNaturalist account- Visit iNaturalist.org. Download the app from the AppStore or Google Play. Sign in. Start sharing your observations. Get feedback from actual scientists, experts, and other naturalists. For more information on the challenge and participation view: citynaturechallenge.org or facebook search @CLTCNC.

Reid High pavers available until April 15 The Reid High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) is still celebrating 100 yrs. At this point we are about to put a cut-off date on the pavers to be placed on the Reid Park field. Our cut-off date is April 15, 2019.

Anyone who cares to purchase a paver can contact Mrs. Doris S. Moore, PO Box O, Belmont, NC 28012. Each paver will cost $75. Each will contain three lines of twenty characters.

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

East Belmont Church of God

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church

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

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

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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

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Life Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Core Church

Grace Baptist Church

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 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

Grace Wesleyan Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

BELMONT

Lakeview Baptist Church

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

Catawba St. • Belmont, NC

McADENVILLE

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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

BESSEMER CITY

New Life Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

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

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

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

Bright Light Baptist Church

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Chester Huskins Mount Holly- Chester was born near Lowesville in Lincoln County, son of the late Levi Anthony Huskins and Lelah Mae Womac Huskins.

He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School, Davidson College and The

University of Florida. He served in the US Army Air Force during World War II. After receiving his degree in organic chemistry from The University of Florida, he was employed by the Department of Agriculture, Citrus Experiment Station in Winter Haven, Florida and was involved in the development of frozen orange juice concentrate which brought an economic boom to the orange growing section of Florida.

In 1952 he transferred to the Department of Army at Red Stone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. There he was a solid propellant research chemist in the propulsion laboratory, US Army Missile Command. During his career there he authored numerous technical reports and was the recipient of 25 patents. He was the Army’s representative to the NATO countries in the exchange of Rocket Meritorious Civilian Service.

He was a long-time member of the American Chemical Society, serving as secretary and as president of the North Alabama section of the society. He was a member of Golden K Kiwanis Club of Huntsville and served as president.

Survivors include stepdaughter, Phyllis Kay Harper Denton and husband, Fred Denton; granddaughters, Dorothy Denton and Julia Denton.

A graveside service to celebrate Chester’s life was held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Salem United Methodist Church, Denver, NC. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www. woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family.

Bethesda UMC May Fest Bethesda United Methodist Church, 3714 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, will be having a May Fest event May 11 from 8am-2pm.

There will be all kinds of vendors offering hand craft art, antique collectibles, as well as home business vendors such as Avon. Pa-

parazzi, LuLa Clothing etc.

There will be food and a bake sale. Also, live music.

Vendor contact is 704-8242115.

Multiplying

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

As our son, our firstborn, turned nineteen this week, I began to recall what it was like the first time my wife and I found out we were having a son. I remember how excited I was that I would have a son to carry on my name. God has blessed us with another son, and two daughters as well! When I think of our children, I see a legacy. Our marriage has multiplied into a family that will go on. My wife and I will live on through our children, and their children as well. As Christians, disciples of Jesus, we are to multiply. We are to take the gospel we have received, and spread it to others. We are disciples who are to make more disciples for Jesus Christ.

Matthew 28:19-20 records what we know as The Great Commission. It says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (NKJV). Jesus said these words as He stood on the Mount of Olives, preparing to ascend back to heaven, after His resurrection that first Easter. Know-

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Political and policy skills are merging

By Lee H. Hamilton Here’s a surprise: the skills that can be used to win in politics are increasingly the skills needed to produce good policy. Let me explain.

Politicians running for office have a choice. They can appeal to their base and count on it pushing them over the top. Or they can try to build a coalition of voters.

The former gives us more politicians who don’t show much interest in crafting broadly acceptable policy.

But if they choose instead to run their campaigns by reaching out to a broader swath of the electorate, and if we as voters reward them for this at the polls, then they come to Washington with exactly the skills needed to make our representative democracy work.

We live in a time of great polarization and declining trust: in politicians, in institutions, in one another. Our representative democracy is in stress, if not in peril.

We need to return to our traditional approach:

coalition-building across diverse groups of people.

We succeed in politics and in governing the country by building a broad base of support that appeals to a wide sector of American society.

This means rejecting partisan hostility, and being willing to work across the aisle. It means rejecting the attitude that the most important thing is for my tribe to win. It means including all people in the public dialogue and dealing with them with respect.

It means rejecting authoritarianism and assaults on our fundamental institutions: the courts, Congress, law enforcement, the media — all the institutions democracy depends upon.

By working within the framework where majorities of Americans find themselves — in support of fair taxation, free markets, and free trade, providing opportunity for all, preventing the rise of inequality, in support of limited immigration, in support of mainstream views on freedom of choice, in sup-

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ing He was leaving, He wanted His disciples to be prepared to go into their world, leading others to salvation through Him. Rev. Trent Tankin Jesus wanted His disciples to multiply. Jesus wants His disciples today to multiply as well.

The Great Commission was not just for Peter and the others, not just for the pastor or missionary today, it is for everyone who follows Jesus. Disciples of Jesus who have trusted in Him, who have been saved by His grace, should desire to lead others to Him as well.

Just as a tree bears fruit, we are to bear fruit for Jesus too. If each Christian led someone to Jesus Christ, just imagine how radically different our world would be! Too often we think of the work of telling others about Jesus as the pastor’s job, or a missionary in a faraway place. We have been commissioned

By Jesus to spread the good news of the gospel. As ambassadors on earth for Jesus, we are the ones to tell. We must multiply. Are you multiplying today? Are you a disciple of Jesus making more disciples? Today as we approach the Easter season, take a moment to share what Jesus has done for you with someone who needs to hear the good news!

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port of policies to address climate change, in support of the social safety net – there’s plenty of ground for agreement.

So the good news is that you can put together both a winning political campaign and a successful policy drive by speaking straightforwardly to the issues Americans care about, and by understanding where people’s points of commonality lie.

This takes a politician’s skill at its most basic: building consensus behind a solution to a problem. Only then can we fix the many problems the country faces.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Almost any newspaper, television station and social media venue will sell advertising to anybody. How many media outlets in this nation have the resources to investigate every or any would be advertising purchaser? What if the advertiser wants to spend one million dollars through your local television station?

What if they want to spend it through a global media outlet like Facebook or Twitter? This is precisely what happened during the past Presidential election. People connected to Russia bought advertising to the tune of 1.2 million dollars per month on social media sites.

We’ve read and heard that fake advertising agencies conspired to buy the advertising and were even promised 15 percent of Twitter’s total available ads at one point. Another story cited that 350 different ads were purchased by “people” connected to Russia.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller unveiled the details early last year of an alleged widespread and coordinated campaign by Russians to influence the U.S. Presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. We also learned last year that ads were purchased against Hillary Clinton and also in favor of Bernie Sanders.

Recently we have learned that President Trump has been cleared of collusion with the Russians pertaining to his previous Presidential campaign.

However, back to the advertising. Media outlets across the planet employ people and often on commission to sell advertising. If someone calls a small town paper and wants to buy $50,000 worth of advertising, who is going to turn it down? We can move this up to small network television stations or even national networks such as NBC, CBS or ABC or CNN or Fox...etc. The stations survive, thrive or die based on advertising revenue. Any political action committee in America can send someone with a brief case and a check to meet with the “sales Manager” of whatever entity and walk out with bought advertising.

Throughout our country candidates are receiving lots of money from political action committees from other states. In 2012 Preston Bates and John Ramsey of Texas,

via their Super Pac pumped $900,000 into Thomas Massie’s Northern Kentucky Congressional campaign running mostly negative ads about his opponents. No media outlet turned any of that money down and Glenn Mollette Massie won.

This is America and we have freedom of speech and freedom to use all kinds of weird ads for and against political candidates. Most of us are tired of the political ads. How many of us believe half of what we see and hear in political ads aired on TV or viewed on the Internet? We doubt most of what we read, hear and see especially when the ads are condemning a political opponent. Yet, even in a non-Presidential season last Fall the dollars spent were staggering. Broadcast television advertising was 3.5 billion and over 1.7 billion was spent on digital advertising - primarily Facebook and Google. Over $600 million was spent on newspapers and magazine advertising while $689 million was spent on radio political advertising according to a Forbes report.

How many new cars, houses and condos are paid for by oodles and oodles of political campaign money? How many media owners become millionaires again and again every political campaign? Mark Zuckerberg did not become worth 62 billion dollars by telling his advertising executives to spend hours or days trying to figure out exactly all the where and whys of all the money that has streamed right into his pocket. Oh, of course now Facebook is tightening things up we hear.

Another Presidential election is coming and this time we could have Cuba, China or even North Korea buying political ads. The ads could be bought under the guise of “The John Doe-Sally Smith” Advertising Agency representing the “Crazy Zombie Political Action Committee” of Mud Creek, California.

When the advertising budget for a million dollars or more is placed on the table, who is going to turn it down?

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Oasis Shriners Keystone Kops car show returns to Belmont It’s that time again when The Oasis Shriners Keystone Kops roll into downtown Belmont with their weekly car show/cruise-in. It runs every Wednesday evening from the 1st week in April til the last week in September. Cars start arriving around 5pm and it goes until around 8:30pm.

This is of course weather permitting. This all happens on Glenway St. in the back parking lots of Glenway Premium Pub and Friends Restaurant.

The Kops have door prize drawings and car owner door prizes also. There is never an entry fee. The Keystone Kop ladies sell 50/50 tickets for $1 each and at the end of the night they have the drawing and the winner has the option to keep half or donate it or a portion back to The Shriners. Typically, the Kops sell between $500 and $1000 in tickets each night. There are two DJ’s, Johnny B and Brian Wilson, that play the best music Belmont has ever heard in oldies and beach and they keep the crowd pumped all night by encouraging them to buy 50/50 tickets, support the restaurants, merchants and the City of Belmont.

The Keystone Kops have monthly sponsors also and those sponsorships are $200 per month.

By becoming a sponsor, you not only are helping to support Shriners Hospitals for Children, your business gets mentioned all night long every Wednesday night by the DJ’s. You can also put your business on display if you like by setting up an area so spectators can talk to you about your company. So, if you own a business or know of a business owner that may be interested, please contact Bill Culp (Captain of the Kops) at 704 575 0351.

The cruise-in receives tremendous support from the City of Belmont, Belmont Merchants Assoc, Glenway Premium Pub, Friends Restaurant, Penny Briggs @ Salon38, Perrigo Heating and Cooling and WSGE 91.7 along with our monthly sponsors. There is no way any of this could happen without sponsors. They provide all

the door prizes each week, along with dedicating their parking areas for the cars and spectators and doing their own fundraising for the Shriners throughout the year. Both Glenway and Friends have their deck and patios open for folks to dine outside.

The City of Belmont is by far the biggest supporter. The Belmont Street Department provides lighting each night until it starts staying daylight longer. Each week there are hundreds of people milling around Main St and Glenway St and most of them are there because of the car show. This can present some challenges to the City. There are no street closures and with all the pedestrian traffic in and about the area it can be distracting for drivers and with the help of Belmont PD, this remains a very safe event.

Both public parking lots on Glenway St are full every Wednesday night, whether it’s people parking to patronize local business’ or parking

Bill Culp with the Letter Girls. to come hang out at the car show. Either way, it’s good for the City of Belmont and great for the Oasis Shriners Keystone Kops.

All the money the Kops raise from any of their events, including the car show, goes

directly to support 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children.

No child or family is ever turned away due to the inability to pay.

You will not find a better environment than a Wednesday night from April thru

September to spend time with family and friends than an Oasis Shriners Keystone Kops Car Show in downtown Belmont, NC. It really is magical!

Mt. Holly 2019 Summer Concert series lineup set The 2019 Mt. Holly Summer concert series is here and will feature some great bands as well as fun for everyone.

April 5 - The Tim Clark Band Since their inception, The Tim Clark Band has been wowing audiences wherever they appear. Not only did they quickly become the topdrawing band in their hometown of Myrtle Beach, SC, but they are also recognized as one of the most popular and versatile bands touring the Southeast. Front by Tim Clark, they are known for adding their own flavor to favorite beach hits, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. Tim has been entertaining audiences up and down the East Coast for nearly 20 years. As lead singer for the popular Charlotte-based band Sugarcreek, Tim perfected his unique brand of showmanship, displaying a natural gift for winning over an audience.

He is both a talented singer and masterful entertainer.

His incredible group of players complement his style and raise The Tim Clark Band to another level.

May 17 - Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot are known as a Soul, R&B party band based out of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Their musical repertoire cov-

ers decades of hits from your favorite artists and genres of music including soul, rhythm & blues, funk, reggae, jazz standards, country, 50, 60’s and Carolina Beach Music. In addition of performing some the most current hits that are topping the charts today, the group has had many successful chart topping hits on local radio and internet stations across North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot are comprised ofmulti-talented musicians who have come together to produce incredible performances each and every time

they take the stage. 2017 Carolina Beach Music Academy Winner for “Song of the Year” Soul, blues, beach, funk, Top 40s, Motown, and Southern Country Rock.

May 31 - Jim Quick & Coastline Carolina Beach Music Awards Entertainer of the Year and Group of the Year, Gaston College students and members of the community learn how to keep physically fit and reduce stress through yoga at a past Gaston College Annual Health Fair.

Instrumentalist of the Year.

Gaston College photo June 7 - Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band June 21 - The Entertainers July 12 - The Tams The annual Gaston Col- include: For more information July 26 - The Catalinas lege Health Fair promotes Demonstrations and ac- about the Gaston College August 2 - Band of Oz health, wellness, fitness and tivities at the 2019 Health Health and Fitness Science nutrition, and features a vari- Fair include Raised Barre, Program, contact Brett Laety of health assessments and CX WORX and yoga with Femina at 704-922-2280 or services, interactive exhib- Gaston County YMCA, email: LaFemina.Brett@gasits, free samples, and other Buck’s Country Dancer, an ton.edu. activities. This year’s event essential oils demonstration About Gaston College takes place on Monday, April and information session from Health and Fitness Science 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Young Living Essential Oils, Program: The Gaston College the Myers Center Breezeway and nutrition information ses- Health and Fitness Science on the Gaston College Dallas sion from Nutrition To Frui- program is a two-year AAS Campus. The Health Fair is tion. degree which prepares stuopen to the public and admisCoordinating the 2019 dents to work in the health and Learn about the Laboratory sion is free.

Gaston College Health Fair wellness field. Our students Mill, Madison-Derr Furnace, Attendees can get free fit- is Stephanie Wells, Adjunct gain hand-on experience in Rock Springs Camp Ground, ness assessments, blood pres- Instructor in the Gaston Col- fitness testing, exercise proShadow Lawn, the Round sure and diabetes checks, and lege Health Promotions De- gramming, personal training, health coaching, and group Barn and other historic Lin- hearing and vision screen- partment. ings, and can participate in The Health Fair is spon- exercise instruction. We also coln County sites!

The meeting will be on nutrition and body composi- sored by the Gaston College have articulation agreements tion consultation activities.

Health Promotion Commit- with several regional 4-year Monday, April 8 at 6 pm at Over 35 vendors and or- tee. For additional informa- institutions, which allows our the Mundy House Annex, ganizations will have infor- tion regarding the Gaston students to transfer most, if 4353 Business Highway 16 mational booths and displays College Health Fair, contact not all, of their credits in their North in Denver, NC. The at the Health Fair. These Stephanie Wells at wells. pursuit of a BS degree in Exvendors and organizations stephanie@gaston.edu. ercise Science.” event is free to the public.

Eastern Lincoln Historical Society to present “Trail of History” The Eastern Lincoln Historical Society welcomes producer John Branscum to share WTVI - PBS Charlotte’s program “Trail of History” featuring Lincoln County historic sites and citizens. John will show film clips and discuss what it took to produce the episode featuring Terry Brotherton, Jason Harpe, Richard Thompson, Robert Carpenter and Ann Dellinger.

Gaston College Annual Health Fair is April 15

Thursday, April 4, 2019

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Print Dead?

Not Here!

Banner News is still vital and effective in a digital world.

Readership It’s true many daily papers have seen n their circulation decline.

Banner News’s readership has stayed d consistent over the years.

On average over 87% of our delivered papers are picked up by Montcross area customers.

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87 .9% 61 .3%

Doesn’t sound like print is dead in the Montcross area, does it?

Purchase Intent In the age of Amazon and other online retailers, it’s incredible that so many people plan their shopping activities using a local free newspaper...over 61% as a matter of fact. Banner News readers read ads and use it to plan their shopping and purchases.

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frequently purchase products or services from ads in Banner News.

Over 7,862 Readers Weekly* Call 704-825-0580 or email ads@cfmedia.info for more information SOURCE OF DATA - 2017 CVC Publication Audit Report* *Circulation Verification Council (CVC) is an independent, third party reporting audit company. CVC audits and data are an unbiased source of market in ciruclation information. Banner News does not pay CVC directly to perform its services.

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

GROUNDBREAKING From Page 1 Central Avenue. That structure is nearly 80 years old and was formerly Belmont High.

‘The old school building is falling apart,” said Belmont mayor Charles Martin.

“I am so glad this new school is coming.”

Belmont Middle School principal Susan Redmon was one of the event speakers.

“This is going to be an awesome, awesome school,” Redmon said. “The months ahead will be very exciting.”

Gaston Schools superintendent Jeff Booker was beaming during the ground breaking event.

“Investing in public education has a positive impact in a community,” he said.

Board of Education chair Brent Moore made this remark about the new school.

“I drive by here often,” Moore said of the site. “You can’t help but be excited.”

More facts about the new Belmont Middle School Beam Construction Company of Cherryville is building the new school, and LS3P Associates is the architect. LS3P also designed the new Stanley Middle School, which opened in March 2018.

The new Belmont Middle School is similar in design to Stanley Middle School.

An archetect’s rendering of the new school.

Beam Construction also built the new Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in Gastonia, which opened in August 2017.

The cost to build the school is an estimated $33.54 million, and construction will take about two years. It is expected to open for the 20212022 academic year.

The new two-story school will feature more than 155,000 square feet of space and be able to accommodate 1,000 students. The core areas of the school such as the cafeteria and gymnasium will be built to accommodate 1,200 students to plan for future growth.

A modern library and media center, which will serve as the heart of the school and be located near the main entrance; a spacious cafeteria with stage area and large gymnasium to allow for a variety of uses;

grades separated by wings, with the sixth grade on the main floor and seventh and eighth grades on the second floor as well as administration areas on each floor; separate bus and vehicle entrances with more than 200 parking spaces and a pick-up lane that is able to accommodate 100 cars; maximum use of natural light and energy efficiency throughout the school; and new athletic facilities including a multipurpose football field with a six-lane track, baseball and softball fields, bleachers, a field house, and equipment storage facility.

Funding for the new school is included in the $250 million school bond referendum that was approved by voters in the May 2018 primary election.

Belmont Middle School is the third new school construction project for Gaston County Schools in the past

A portion of the crowd at the middle school groundbreaking. few years. The others are Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in Gastonia, which opened in August 2017, and Stanley Middle School, which opened in March 2018.

Watch on Channel 21 The Belmont Middle School groundbreaking ceremony was recorded, and it will air on Spectrum Cable Channel 21 the week of April

8-14 at 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. each day.

See more groundbreaking scenes on page 11.

Members of the Gaston County Board of Education shoveling dirt.

Construction is already progressing at the new Belmont Middle School as these photos attest.

Gaston Schools photos

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Architectural and construction folks at the shovels.

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Belmont Middle School students and dignitaries at the dirt pile.

More scenes from Belmont Middle School groundbreaking

School board chair Brent Moore giving his remarks.

Belmont Middle School Principal Susan Redmon.

Rev. George Ragsdale from Belmont FUMC blessing the land.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Belmont mayor Charles Martin talks about the new middle school.

Gaston County commissioner Ronnie Worley.

Gaston School superintendent Jeff Booker points to the con- School board member representing South Point Township Jusstruction site. tin Davis praising the new school.

Mt. Holly CRO offering Pathways to Success initiative The Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) is excited to launch it’s newest initiative, Pathways to Success.

In partnership with Gaston College, Wells Fargo, BB&T, and Sharonview Federal Credit Union, this new, forward-thinking initiative will help the CRO empower individuals and families either living in poverty, or on the verge of living in poverty, overcome the devastating effects poverty has on them and their families through weekly classes and workshops specially designed to break the generational and chronic chains of poverty. Pathways to Success will include classes focusing upon financial lit-

eracy, digital literacy, career readiness, life skills, home ownership, and ABE/HSE classes.

The Financial Literacy section will be offered every Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00, and will be facilitated by Wells Fargo, BB&T, and Sharonview Federal Credit Union. Attendees will learn how to create a smart budget and manage cash flow, the importance of an emergency fund, credit repair, how to pay off any debt they may have and begin saving for the future. Awareness of predatory lending and advertising will be a focus as well.

Families will be introduced to concepts such as future planning, the role of insur-

ance, retirement planning and saving for college. The Financial Literacy section will end with a lesson about paying it forward, or giving back to the community, which is in alignment with the mission of the CRO. The classes for digital literacy, career readiness, and life skills will be offered every Thursday from 10:00 to 1:00, and will be facilitated by Gaston College. Among other lifetransforming tools, attendees will learn basic computer and office skills, workplace effectiveness, and how to present yourself in the most positive light.

Gaston College will also facilitate the ABE – Adult Basic Education and HSE-

High School Equivalency classes. In order to accommodate more people with a desire to improve their lives and their families, ABE/ HSE classes will be offered both in the morning (Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 12:00); and in the evenings (Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30).

All classes began Monday, April 1st, and are opened, not only to clients of the CRO, but to all residents of Mt. Holly and Gaston County.

For information, and to sign up for a class, please call 704.827.0450 or email P2S@cro-mtholly.org Since 1952, the CRO has helped the residents of Mt. Holly in times of crisis by

CRO class participants providing emergency financial assistance with food, utilities, clothing, prescription medications, and rent/ mortgage payments. During our 2017-2018 fiscal year, we served over 7,000 individuals and families, gave out over 300,000 pounds of food and provided over $100,000 in emergency financial assistance. Over

the years, many individuals, congregations, and local businesses and organizations have joined with us to ease the burdens of struggling families within our community. Gifts from individuals account for more than half of our support each year – Neighbors helping Neighbors.

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2019 RACE SCHEDULE & WINNER UPDATES the weather is bad on a performance night, those waiting outside in line can come inside the building. If seating is full when you arrive, you will be given a small card that indicates that you were turned away due to seating and you may come back any night that you wish, present your card to an usher, and be the first in line that night. It is

recommended that you watch one of the previous dramas located on the church media page to see if it would be suitable for your child. There

isn’t much violence with the exception of the crucifixion scene but we often have children ages 5 and up join us in the performance.

Any other questions? Call the church office at 704-2632131 or email us at info@ stanleyphc.com

Holy Angels receives three year National Accreditation “Holy Angels has demonstrated substantial conformance to the standards and is genuinely committed to maintaining quality services for the individuals in its care,” wrote a member of the CARF International survey team. The staff members and board of directors are commended for their efforts in pursuit of international accreditation.

Regina Moody, President/ CEO, announced that Holy Angels has earned a threeyear accreditation by CARF International. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accredita-

tion that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. This is Holy Angels fourth CARF survey and the fourth three year accreditation for the programs and services.

The two-member survey team spent three days observing in the community group homes, Cherubs Café, Cotton Candy Factory, Spruced Goose Station, the Morrow Center, LifeChoices and the five ICF (Intermediate Care Facilities) group homes and reviewed records, and policy and procedure manuals. They

took time to interview board members, residents, staff and parents. They noted, “Holy Angels administration and staff have a strong commitment in providing well-planned and equipped facilities that provide an accessible place for services.”

President/CEO Regina Moody stated, “It is truly affirming when professionals in the field of developmental disabilities, each having more than 30 years knowledge, sees and experiences the spirit of compassionate care of our staff for our residents and their families.”

An organization receiv-

ing a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable and accountable.

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.

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Almost every year, the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church puts on an Easter production. It is a story portraying the life of Jesus on earth. It is performed 6 days in April. Over 400 people attend each performance every year.

This year’s 2019 Easter Drama- “He’s Alive” will be performed April 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:00 PM each night. Doors open one hour prior to performances The Easter Drama is one of the largest ministries at Stanley Pentecostal. It involves most of the families in the congregation. The drama and music team will show you the life of Jesus Christ through acting, singing, and worship.

The Easter Drama is about 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

The church can accommodate bus parking but it is recommended that large groups arrive earlier for seating. No reservations are allowed to any party.

The church has a great nursery staff that is ready for you at each performance.

They will keep watch over your child until the performance is over. The church normally does not cancel any performances due to weather unless it is an emergency or road conditions are bad. If

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The Stuart Cramer Lady Storm soccer team played Kings Mtn. last Friday. After all the kicking was done, Kings Mtn. won 5-3.Here, Cramer’s #8 Kennedy Denton being chased by two KM players.

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Lady Storm #5 Grace Michael dicing with a KM opponent.

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Stuart Cramer falls to Kings Mountain on the soccer field

Storm goalie Naomy Avila gives the ball the boot.

Cramer’s #19 Meghan Kimbirl and a KM player mix it up.

Cramer’s #10 Mackenzie Quinlan moves the ball downfield.

South Point softball struggles but still pushes on

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Sometimes it just doesn’t matter how hard you try, you just can’t catch any breaks.

The 2019 softball season is halfway over and South Point is still struggling.

South Point notched their first win of the year when

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they beat Forestview almost two weeks ago. After that, the Lady Raiders have not been able to scratch out another win.

Overall, the Lady Raiders are 1-10, and 0-9 in league play.

Last week South Point played East Rutherford twice.

The Lady Cavs are one of the better teams in the Southwestern 2A. East Rutherford beat South Point in both games.

The first by a score of 13-2.

The second loss was a 9-3 outing.

“We had East Rutherford this past week,” coach Leah

Brooks said. “We played a pretty tough team.”

South Point has some players that are performing. Unfortunately there just aren’t enough of them.

Right now, sophomore Asheton Queen is South Point’s top batter. Queen has a batting average of .433.

Other noteworthy batters are Lexy Henson and Mallory Thomas.

Henson is batting. 212 and Thomas is batting .281.

South Point pitcher Hailey Franks is fighting hard, but she needs help.

As a team, South Point needs to limit their mistakes

and focus on making solid defensive plays. The Lady Raiders don’t have a lot of heavy bats. So to win they need to play strategically.

South Point needs to get runners on base and then keep them moving.

It will be an uphill battle.

The Lady Raiders are very, very young. The team is dominated by underclassmen. These players just need to gain experience at the varsity level.

It’s hard to see South Point go through growing pains.

This is a team that just a few short years ago were state championship contenders.

However, graduations and a host of other issues have taken their toll. In a quirk of fate, many players that went to Belmont Middle didn’t automatically end up at South Point. Based on where they lived many have to go to other schools.

It just worked out that way.

Last week against East Rutherford, Henson and Ashton Smith were the top performers.

“Lexy Henson led the team hitting this week,” Brooks noted. “Ashton Smith led us on offense as well.”

Statistically, it looks like

the Lady Raiders are generating some more offense as the season progresses, but they are often overwhelmed by teams that are more experienced.

“We are seeing a lot of improvement,” Brooks went on. “My girls are not giving up, they are still working really hard and they want to get better.”

One thing is sure, Coach Brooks will never give up, and based on what the coach says the Lady Raiders are not about to give up either.

Despite the hardships, the Lady Raiders still find the time to focus on things other than softball. The South Point players like to reach out and honor those that have served.

“The Annual Military Appreciation Night will be on April 17th at 5:30.” coach Brooks said.

It looks like South Point will just need to weather the storm and tough it out. Losing is never easy, but you can learn a lot from it.

This year’s Lady Raiders softball team is not built for today. However, you can rest assured that they will be a whole lot better tomorrow.

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High school students selected for Governor’s School 2019 Eleven students from Gaston County Schools were selected to attend the 2019 session of the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School.

Held annually at two sites, Governor’s School East is at Meredith College in Raleigh and Governor’s School West is at High Point University in High Point. The program runs June 16 through July 24.

Governor’s School is a residential summer enrichment program for 650 students from across the state. It is the oldest statewide summer residential program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students in the nation. The experience provides an opportunity for outstanding students to explore the latest developments, problems, and theories in the various fields of the arts and science.

Nominations for Governor’s School are made by each local high school, reviewed by a local committee, and

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submitted to a state committee for final selections. The selection process is extremely competitive. Students are chosen based on academic standing or ability to perform in an area of concentration such as dance, art, music, and drama.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated: “We would like to congratulate our students who were chosen to attend Governor’s School. Being

selected is one of the most significant accomplishments a high school student can achieve. The students are to be commended for their outstanding achievement and for being among the brightest and most talented students in our state.”

A distinguished faculty chosen from public and private schools, colleges and universities, and private businesses and organizations

serve as teachers in the program. Nationally recognized consultants also provide instruction.

The following students from Gaston County Schools were chosen to attend Governor’s School this summer. The list includes their high school and area of study.

Governor’s School - East Olivia Hedrick, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Visual Arts

Kevin Li, South Point High School - Mathematics Maggie Newton, Forestview High School - English Bao Phan, South Point High School - Social Science Chris Schiavoni, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Instrumental Music Ariana Stephenson, East Gaston High School - Instrumental Music

Lara Moss, Cherryville High School - Visual Art Holly Mullen, East Gaston High School - Choral Music Shehzil Rahim, Highland School of Technology - Mathematics Andrea Tejada, East Gaston High School - Natural Science Cecelia Tolbert, North Gaston High School - Natural Science

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2019 Gaston County Senior Art Show The 2019 Gaston County Senior Art Show was on display at the Gaston College Jeanne Rauch Gallery from February 11 - March 22, 2019. The exhibition was made possible by the Gaston County Art Guild in partnership with Gaston College Art

Department.

The juried show presented high school students’ art displaying Gaston County’s finest works featuring printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, and photography. For many of the students, this exhibition

represented their first opportunity to display their art in a gallery setting. Participating high schools were, Ashbrook, Bessemer City, Stuart Cramer, East Gaston, Forestview, Gaston Day and North Gaston.

The top submissions of

Artist Asia Spinks is congratulated by Juror Mikel Frank during the reception for the 2019 Gaston County Senior Art Show on Thursday, February 21. Ms. Spinks is the recipient of the Best of Show award.

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Student artists discuss their art work with visitors attending the 2019 Gaston County Senior Art Show reception at the Gaston College Jeanne Rauch Gallery on February 21.

students were honored on February 21st at an awards reception. Artist Mikel Frank was the Juror for the show.

He is an Art Instructor in the Department of Art at Gaston College. He holds an MFA degree in painting from Pratt Institute and worked for many years at the Metropolitan Mu-

seum of Art in New York.

Art show awardees received scholarships totaling $4,500. The recipients were: Asia Spinks, Best of Show, Roye Zhang, first-place, Jordan Truss, second-place, Anna Claire Rhyne, thirdplace, and honorable mentions to Katlynn Ethridge and

Evie Polen.

The Jeanne Rauch Gallery is located in Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building on the main campus of Gaston College at 201 Hwy. 321 S., Dallas, NC. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Cramer softball is running hard ByJohn Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Stuart Cramer Storm softball team is definitely holding their own and have won three of their last four games.

In recent action, Cramer beat Ashbrook 19-3, Huss 12-2, and Forestview 7-5.

In their last game, the Storm lost to Kings Mountain 14-3 and are 4-4 in Big South 3A conference play.

Things are looking good for Cramer to start making a push in the second half of the season.

“We are halfway through our season and stand at 7-5,” coach Matt Scholz said.

“For the second half of the season, we need to play better defense and limit our errors.

If we do that we will have a better second half.”

Offensively, the Storm have plenty of batting firepower.

Cramer has scored over 10 runs and eight of their 12 games.

There is no doubt, Cramer can hit.

“Offensively, Gracie Wright, Carley Womack, Braley Hamilton, and Jayda

Watkins have been holding their own and providing most of the hits and runs,” Scholz explained. “To have a successful second half of the season we need those players to continue to have a good season at the plate and we need the rest of the lineup to adjust and perform better.”

The coach’s comments are

backed up by the stats.

Wright is batting .562, Womack is batting .541, Hamilton is .528 and Watkins is batting .429.

Combined, those four players have for a total of 69 hits. That’s over 70% of the Cramer offense.

Womack and Wright share the pitching duties.

Both are more than capable.

This is Gracie’s first year at pitching and she shows that she is definitely a multifaceted player.

In the second half of the season, the Storm have scheduled a mixture of conference and non-conference games.

To garner a playoff spot,

Cramer really needs to up their game in Big South play.

Doing well in your conference is usually a guaranteed path to a playoff berth.

However, if Cramer wins in non-conference games and improves their win-loss record even further it definitely puts them in the running for an at-large bracket spot.

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Stuart Cramer wins some, loses some The Stuart Cramer Storm softball, soccer, and baseball teams played Forestview last week in some exciting games. The Storm softball team pulled out a 7-5 victory, the baseball team fell short 3-2 and the soccer team lost 2-1 following a come from behind effort on Forestview’s part in the second half.

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Gaston Schools math and reading competitions Last week, it was all about reading and math as the annual Battle of the Books, Math Masters, and Math Elite competitions captured the spotlight in Gaston County Schools.

Teams from elementary schools and middle schools across the county participated in the competitions, which gave the students an opportunity to test their knowledge and prove which schools really know the most about reading and math.

Here is a look at the winners: MATH MASTERS (Elementary Schools - West Division) First Place: Catawba Heights Elementary Second Place: W.B. Beam Intermediate Third Place: Tryon Elementary

Fourth Place: North Belmont Elementary MATH MASTERS (Elementary Schools - East Division) First Place: Belmont Central Elementary Second Place: New Hope Elementary Third Place: Pinewood Elementary Fourth Place: Hawks Nest STEAM Academy MATH ELITE (Middle Schools) First Place: Cramerton Middle Second Place: Belmont Middle Third Place: Stanley Middle BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (Elementary Schools - West Division) First Place: Tryon Elemen-

tary Second Place: W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Third Place: Catawba Heights Elementary Fourth Place: Lingerfeldt Elementary BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (Elementary Schools - East Division) First Place: Belmont Central Elementary Second Place: Pinewood Elementary Third Place: Carr Elementary Fourth Place: Rankin Elementary BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (Middle School) First Place: Belmont Middle Second Place: Cramerton Middle Third Place: John Chavis Middle

First Place - Cramerton Math Elite.

First Place - Belmont Middle Battle of the Books.

First Place - Belmont Central Math Masters East.

First Place - Catawba Heights Math Masters West.

Abbey volleyball tops Limestone William Morris, Jake Somers and Liam Maxwell each tallied eight kills and Brian Long added seven, leading Belmont Abbey to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-20) Conference Carolinas victory over Limestone in men’s volleyball action last Tuesday night. The Crusaders hit .342 as a team, the fourth-highest for a match this season.

With the win, The Abbey improves to 11-9, 6-5 and takes over fifth place in the league standings, while the Saints drop to sixth at 10-

10, 6-7. Belmont Abbey finished the contest with 36 kills and 11 errors in 73 attempts, while Limestone hit .192 (23-13-52). The Crusaders topped .300 in each of the three sets. Brennan Davis (pictured #1) had 31 assists and two digs. Daniel Cerqua led the defensive effort with three digs. Belmont Abbey tied the school record with 13 aces, but also had 20 errors. n the opening set, the Crusaders broke an 18-18 tie with six straight points for a 24-18 lead. After Limestone

saved a set point, a service error put the Crusaders up 1-0. Three straight points at 5-5 started a 7-2 run that gave The Abbey control of the second set. The Crusaders led by as many as eight points en route to a 25-17 win. The third set saw a 15-15 tie broken by five straight Belmont Abbey points. After back-toback tallies by the Saints, the Crusaders scored three in a row to retake the momentum.

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First Place - Belmont Central Battle of the Books.

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A large group of hikers took part in the annual 14 mile, three parks, two states hike from Crowders Mt. State Park To Kings Mt. National Military Park. Folks included the Friends of Crowders Mountain, Crowders Mtn. State Park and Kings Mtn. State Park Nancy Matherly and husband Dewey coordinated a delicious teams. lunch funded by The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc.

Annual two-state hike draws crowd

Hikers enjoying a scenic break at Boulders Overlook.

Photos by Verna Neal

Beekeeping class announced The Master Gardener Group of Gaston County invite the public to attend their April program at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville

Hwy (NC Hwy 279), Dallas, NC, on Thursday, April 18, 2019, 10:00 – 11:00 am.

The topic “All about bees: the basics about honey bees and beekeeping, their expe-

Strawberry season has begun April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through Memorial Day. “There should be plenty of berries this year despite a wet and cold first quarter in 2019,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We encourage consumers to visit a pick-your-own farm, go to a farmers market or stop by a roadside stand to get the freshest berries available.”

Consumers also can find locally grown strawberries in grocery stores and restaurants by looking for the Got to Be NC logo. The Got to Be NC program is the official state identity program for N.C. agricultural products, and lets consumers know they are buying a product grown, raised, caught or made in North Carolina.

North Carolina is the fourth-largest producer of strawberries in the nation, with about 1,100 acres

harvested across the state.

Growers have already started picking in Eastern North Carolina. Piedmont growers will begin picking in mid-April and growers in the mountains should start by the first of May. The peak of the season is traditionally Mother’s Day. The department and the N.C. Strawberry Association will celebrate with two Strawberry Day events in May. The first event is at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh on May 2 and at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax on May 3. Both celebrations includes a strawberry recipe contest, ice cream samples and a visit by Suzy Strawberry.

More information about the strawberry industry is available at www.ncstrawberry.com. Consumers interested in finding a you-pick strawberry farm near them, can go to www.gottobenc. com.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

riences, challenges and what we can do in our gardens/ yards to support healthy pollination in our community” will be presented by local Gaston County Extension Master Gardener Beekeepers.

Have you toyed with the idea of beekeeping? Wondered which plants bring pollinators to your garden? Maybe you are simply interested to know more about the topic of

honey bees and honey. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

The general public is invited to this presentation at no charge. No advance registration is required. EMG volunteer Barbara Linster, media contact for the group, can be reached at 704-674-0860 or balinster@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

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MICS #16 Harmony Bordner scoops up the ball.

MICS #6 Kaylan Brown slides in.

MICS tops Carolina International Mt. Island Charter School softball played Carolina International on March 29 and came away with an 8-0 win.

Lauren Engel now allowing only 3 ER over 59 IP. Kaylen Brown with 12 SB on the year. Savanna Doyle (IR) leading team with .607 BA & .645 OBO. Chloe Hatzopolous with .1473 SLG & 2.117 OPS. As of 3-29, the team is 11-1 overall and 8-0 in conference.

Lawson Gerland the polite MICS softball catcher Lawson Gerland is the ace catcher for the MICS Varsity Lady Raptors (sophomore).

For five years she has been Camden Gerland #4 gets a hit. going to Jen Schro Catching camps, clinics, and retreats all over the country. One of the first and most important things Jen teaches her catchers is to look the umpire in the eye, shake his/her hand, and introduce herself. They will practice it. The catcher’s number one job is to make their pitcher look good, job number two is to build a good relationship with the umpire.

It helps her whole team. For a ten or eleven year old girl it can be intimidating shaking an adult’s hand and introducing yourself, but she has been doing it almost every game she’s played since then. Jen Schroeder (Schro) was a catcher at UCLA. Now she runs a softball facility in Anaheim, CA. Lawson Gerland

MICS pitcher #10 Lauren Engel makes a power pitch.

Lady Raptor #5 Natalie Kashino takes a cut at the ball.

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The Belmont Abbey baseball team collected eight hits and five runs at Lenoir-Rhyne last Wednesday night. The Crusaders move to 16-19 and the Bears improve to 16-17 after their 11-5 win. Mason Dodd, Ben Gobbel (pictured #30), and Derrick Dabney all recorded two hits in the game. Kale Rhame homered in the second inning to give the Crusaders the early lead.

Dabney and Dodd laced RBI singles in the third and fourth. Evan Campbell started for Belmont Abbey going 3.1 innings with two strikeouts. Joe Cooney threw the last 1.2 innings not allowing a run and collecting three strikeouts.

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Senior citizen members of the Stowe Family YMCA’s Active and Ageless group recently traveled to Spencer and visited the NC Transportation Museum. Here’s the group getting ready for a tour.

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Seniors visit NC Transportation Museum Tour members in front of the railway roundhouse.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue: Pet of the Week “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call

704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Ani-

mal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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Wally challenge its strongly developed mental and physical activities, it is apt to become frustrated and difficult to live with. With proper exercise and training, it is a loyal, utterly devoted and obedient companion. It is reserved with strangers and has a protective nature. It may try to herd children and small animals by nipping.

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

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

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix named Wally. Wally is 1.5 years old and weighs about 55-65 pounds. He has lots of energy so a fenced yard is a must! Wally loves to play and can go for hours. He is the sweetest dog that loves kisses. Wally thinks he is a small dog and will curl up on your lap if possible. He has a short Aussie tail that wags non-stop. Wally is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. He will be looking for you this weekend!

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CLASSIFIED ADS

To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE. THURSDAY APRIL 11 2019.

10AM at Cherryville Self Storage, 300 W. Main St. Cherryville, NC. Notice is hereby given that various items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rent, at the self storage facility. Rain date: FRIDAY, APRIL 12 2019 UNITS: C015-Douglas G. Neill 900 E Church St, Cherryville C052Douglas G. Neill 900 E. Church St, Cherryville C221-Melanie B Anthony 127 Anthony Lane, Cherryville C228-David A Corry 306 Clayton St, Cherryville C514-Crystal D Yarborough 7159 Lackey Rd. Vale C520-Dana Mull P.O. Box 28, Crouse

WANTED AVON REPRESENTATIVES. We are looking for people who enjoys working with people, wanting to enjoy their job and wants to make money. Contact: Leslie at 828493-3338 (Lalany2nc@yahoo) or contact Anita at 704-6005561 (anitabridg@aol.com) text, call or email.

HELP WANTED! Millers Hand and Detail Car Wash in Rutherfordton. Serious inquiries only!

(828) 447-1002

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

SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE IN FOREST CITY. Asst. store manager, FT, Store clerk, PT, Retail experience required.

Truck help, PT. All must have clear background check, good work habits and people skills.

APPLY IN PERSON at 256 W. Main St., 9-noon, 1-4 Mon-Thur.

GET WORK DONE HERE! Attention small businesses and entrepreneurs! Do you need temporary office space to work or meet clients? We have turnkey, professional space. Biz Hub Coworking located at 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Visit BizHubShelby.com or call 704-466-3051.

WO O D WO R K I N G 411.C O M Woodworking411.com is the number one woodworking resource NC4Ever@email.com

DILLY DALLY AT DALLIED. Free coffee while you shop!

Free samples of artisan chocolates! Dilly dally in our nine room mini mall galleria in support of over 50 individual entrepreneurs!! Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6. Facebook @ dallied. Dallied is located at 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail.com CLEVELAND COUNTY IS NOW ONLINE including cities, towns and communities at Shelby5.com - Shelby5@ email.com

EMPLOYMENT

2019 SEASON OPENING DAY! SATURDAY, APRIL 6th.

Locally raised meats, plants, herbs, winter produce, baked goods, goat milk soap, goat cheese, artisan crafts & more!

Every Saturday 8am-noon. City Pavilion 126 W Marion St, Shelby.

COINS * COINS * COINS We Buy & Sell Coins. JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby.

(704) 406-9082

LSUMC ACCOMPANIST. Lafayette Street United Methodist Church is searching for a musical accompanist to serve from April through September, with the possibility of becoming permanent. This will involve Wednesday nights and Sundays, plus planning/practice time. Salary is negotiable.

Contact the church office at 704-487-8333 Monday through Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm if you are interested.

PART TIME OFFICE HELP WANTED. Deb’s Mini Mart, Rte. 9 South, Columbus, NC. General office duties including answering phones, filing, etc. Basic QuickBooks knowledge required. Email resume to: debsminimart@ gmail.com

YORK PEPPERMINT PATTIES Delicious one piece at a time or get a box and save at CherryvilleNC.com - Shelby5@email.com

WEATHER AT SHELBY5.COM For today. For next week.

When will it rain again? Shelby5.com Shelby5@email.com

NOW HIRING! 2ND SHIFT GROUP HOME, 30hrs a week 1st shift. Monday - Friday 2pm8pm Residential. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 203 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 482-5200

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 APPOINTMENT SETTERS. Professional Self Motivating, Top Pay, Plus Bonuses. Call to inquire. 704-367-1890.

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SNYDER LANCE ROUTE FOR SALE. In Rutherford County.

Call for Details. (704) 473-5376 TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL BUSINESS. CharMeckUSA.com. Own a tree service.

It’s part of a $17 billion industry.

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

704-473-1176.

BUSINESS SERVICES STOP N DROP LAUNDRY All inclusive laundry service including pick up and delivery!

Wash and Dry Fold Iron Each customer will have a personal profile with your preferences Available for individual, small businesses, sports teams! Lower rates than laundromats and we DELIVER! (704) 431-8395 stopndroplaundr y@outlook. com

PART-TIME YOUTH PASTOR. Seeking Part-Time Youth Pastor. Send resume to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043.

(828) 286-4380 ejw9738@ gmail.com

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. Call today and schedule a free estimate! Grass cutting, weed eating, mulching.

(704) 466-2333 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WINDOW CLEANING. Great reputation in Shelby.

Reasonable pricing. Email Mel Lockhart: shelbyspotless@ gmail.com or call (704) 4705503

FARM LABOR WORKERS NEEDED. Must have NC Drivers License. (704) 473-4299

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

GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage clean-up, and more.

No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years. (980) 295-0750 CARPET REPAIR, RESTRETCHING and Installs.

Please contact Josh, 570-6564805.

LESSONS

CLEVELAND COUNTY INDOOR YARD SALE. Saturday 4/6/19 from 7:30am - 11:30am. Kings Mountain Womens Club. All proceeds go directly into our Sallie Southhall Cotten Scholarship Fund. Huge variety of items from household, craft, decorative, toys, and clothing. Yummy baked goods will also be available.

Come early so you do not miss out on the best selections. 108 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 HUGE FAMILY INDOOR YARD SALE. Fri. & Sat. April 5th & 6th, 8am until. Home goods, boutique clothes, furniture, fishing, tools & more. 901 W. Cabaniss Rd. Shelby, NC 28150 GASTON COUNTY INDOOR GARAGE SALE. Friday 4/12/19 from 7am-4pm and Saturday 4/13/19 from 7am-2pm. Cherryville Auxiliary Unit #100. 215 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 28021 RUTHERFORD COUNTY ESTATE YARD SALE. April 5, 8am-2pm, April 6, 7:30am-2pm.

Duncan Phyfe Sofa, Duncan Phyfe tables, bedroom suite, mid century furniture, books, 4’x8’ trailer, John Deere utility trailer, Red Flyer wagon, lots of household. 729 Hardin Road, Forest City.

FOR SALE

LEARN A LANGUAGE ONLINE Shelby5.com - StartFree Spanish, English, French, German, Esperanto, Japanese, Chinese, Latin, Arabic, Korean, more Shelby5@email.com

AUCTIONS ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Now accepting Consignments for April 6, 10:00am at Skating Rink, 3902 Polkville Rd, Hwy 226. (704) 961-2969 kcwms@bellsouth.net

YARD SALES

EXPERIENCED LABORER FOR ROOFING COMPANY. Must have valid drivers license.

704-477-0516.

BRUSH CLEARANCE & EDGING SEEKING A PERSON TO CLEAR BRUSH. SEEKING A PERSON TO EDGE. LARGE RURAL PROPERTY. SEVERAL PROJECTS. ONGOING WORK FROM SPRING THRU FALL EVERY YEAR. MUST HAVE OWN EQUIPMENT. EXPERIENCE OR STRONG BACK! LOTS OF ONGOING WORK. PAID BY JOB. (704) 730-8342 KVATHOME@HOTMAIL.COM

PRESSURE WASHING, DECK RESTORE, Landscaping, Mulching, Dryer Vent Cleaning, much more.

Experienced. Free estimates.

No job to small. Call 704-6924449.

YARD SALES

CHEST FREEZER FOR SALE Chest Freezer for sale 23.5 cubic foot. $75 Call 704-4185779 (704) 418-5779

DOMINO’S PIZZA. Now hiring for Assistant Manager and CSRS. Sunday work required.

Apply at Jobs.Dominos.com

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Servers, Cashier.

Own transportation required.

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

BRUSH AND DOWN TREE REMOVAL. No job too small. Free estimates. 828-395-0758.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR NEEDED. For Backhoe and skid steer, pay based on experience. Call any time, 7 days.

(704) 678-4101 CAROSTART.COM - COMPUTER APPS TESTER. CaroStart.com - Test the coolest new apps. You choose which apps to test. CharMeckUSA@ mail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

CLEVELAND COUNTY

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 704313-2040. Small engine repair, parts, and service. Pick-up/ Delivery. Located at 424 South Main St. in Boiling Springs, NC. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring 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 SCOTT SIGMON WILL CUT GRASS. Can’t beat my prices. Call (704) 472-6051 WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal, 828-223-7730.

3 FAMILY YARD SALE Ford Ranger truck liner, Stereo, Small Refrig., Jewelry, Rocking chair, beach chairs, Household items, Harley Davidson items, Panthers items, All size clothes, 106 Range Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 BIG YARD SALE. Saturday 4/6/19 from 7:30am-11am.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH parking lot on Washington St., Shelby, NCAll proceeds go to the Cuba Mission Trip. Friday night there will be a Silent Auction at 5pm. Shelby, NC 28150 INDOOR COLLECTOR’S/PICKER’S SALE! Fri. April 5th, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Sat April 6th, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Collectibles, vintage, wall art, pottery, doilies, quilting, chickens, cookbooks, small furniture items, household, much more!

(No clothing) DON’T MISS OUT! 300 Goforth Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C A N D Y Shelby5.com has old-time candies by the piece or in bulk. Shelby5@email. com HANDCRAFTED BIRD VILLAS AND FEEDERS. Made of AZEK designed to last more than 20 years. Several sizes and styles. Add beauty to your yard! Call (704) 472-8138 or (704) 473-2301. tommys@carolina.rr.com UPRIGHT STRING BASS (FULL SIZE). Blue Grass ready, bow/case, wood black/ silver trim asking $850. CHELLO/CELLO (Full size), hard case/bow, $250. Will deliver.

(704) 942-4788 WOMEN’S SUNDAY DRESSES, size 12, $10 each. Tops, $5 each. High Heel shoes, $5 each. Elvis records, $10 each.

Elvis misc. 828-305-0595.

2BR MOBILE HOME. Large leased lot, minutes away from Lake James boat dock, close to Marion Moose Lodge, $16,000.

828-287-8668.

GLOCK 19, 9MM. Like new, $450. ID required. 828-2891817.

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FOR SALE 14 FT FLAT BOTTOM ALUMINUM BOAT, $200. 1999 Chevy truck, 4x4 extended cab, V8 auto, $3000. Sears Air Compresor, 6HP, 60 gallon tank, $275.

828-287-3087.

HONEY BEES FOR SALE. Some of the best bees available. $120/bees, $230/bees and new hive. Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood, long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

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

“LIBBI D” IS SELLING ALL of her registered dolls and 18” American Girl handmade clothes at unbelievable price.

Call 828-395-3385.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FARM & GARDEN

PETS & LIVESTOCK

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR & SCOOTERS REPAIR. Scooterman John, Repairs of Scooters & chairs at your home. Many good used scooters and chairs for sale. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

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

4N FARM TRACTOR. Only $750. (704) 466-4675

AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. 1st shots, wormed, solid white, red & white, males & females, $500 each. 704-4806178, (704) 418-1360

TUXEDO SALES AND RENTALS AVAILABLE. Starting at $59.95. Yes we can still order.

Located in Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-0454.

ESTATE ITEMS. Cable Nelson Piano with bench, excellent condition, $250. Daneker grandmother clock, $300, depression glass, bedroom suite.

Pictures upon request. (704) 608-6100 55IN RCA PROJECTION TV, $150. Wooden Piano with wooden stool, $200. (704) 692-0958 WHIRLPOOL SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR. $100, works good, outside needs a little cleaning. (704) 482-3107 HOME CARE BEDS $400 & Up, electric beds, 3 models.

Setup, training, warranty and delivered. Call 704-951-4224, mobilityservices07@gmail.com

WHITE OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE. White Frigedaire over the range microwave.

Remodeled kitchen and old appliances must go. Microwave was in use and working properly when taken out of kitchen last week. Has exhaust fan also. Good for rental property. It is used. $30 or OBO. Call 704477-7787, leave message if no answer. Will call back.

PIER 1 MOSAIC WROUGHT IRON BAR TABLE. 4 stools, like new $275. Leave message if no answer. 704-300-8647 1997 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. 37ft long, 460 ford engine, 20000 miles, one slide out, $25000 firm. (704) 487-9373 1917 ARIENS IKON ZERO TURN LAWN MOWER. Used very little, $2500. 828-2895970.

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

TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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.

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.

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.

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

TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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

REFRIGERATOR with ice maker, $200. 2016 FORD TRUCK, 37000miles, $28000. 2 CEMETERY PLOT (Cleveland Memorial Park) Section 7, lot 11, space 1&2 $900 each and buyer pay closing. ENTIRE CONTENT OF FLOWER SHOP, $2000. (704) 884-6819 or 704-739-1259 2 LOTS WITH VAULTS AT ROSE HILL CEMETERY. Masonic Section, Section 3, Lot 62, Graves 1&2. Value $3600 will sell for $2400 OBO. 704629-4787. Leave Message

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

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

WANT TO BUY

FLORIST CLOSING. 401 E. GROVER, SHELBY. Complete Wedding Candelabras set, 18 or more pieces, good condition- kneeling bench, candles, lighters- serious buyers only! Vases and etc. $800.

(704) 487-1141 tastydelightsÀorist@gmail.com 7FT WIDE BOX BLADE, new condition, $1000. 18” Ford Backhoe Bucket, fits a 555 Backhoe, $300. Wilson Golf Clubs, $25. Electric range, $140. 828-289-1817.

PRIDE JET 7 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Chair used inside, on board charger, nearly new tires, 250lb capacity, $545.

(704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

PRESSURE WASHING, DECK RESTORE, Landscaping, Mulching, Dryer Vent Cleaning, much more. Experienced.

Free estimates. No job to small.

Call 704-692-4449.

MOBILITY WHEELCHAIR. Scooterman John, used electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, repairs. Call 704951-4224. Award winning technicians. mobilityservices07@gmail.com

HUSQVARNA TRACTOR MOWER. 52 inch deck, less than 3 years old, lightly used.

Best Offer! (704) 692-0413 135 MASSEY FERGUSON PERKINS DIESEL TRACTOR, $5500. Reese 5th wheel hitch, 16 ton, $250. 828-287-6745.

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WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area).

Call or text pic and price.

Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962

Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

Call for your FREE Information Kit! Get help paying dental bills and keep more money in your pocket.

1-866-694-6148 www.dental50plus.com/southern Coverage not available in all states. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN).

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DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or (828) 247-1070 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

TURF CUTTER AND LAWN MOWER $50 For Bush Hog 5 Foot 3 Blade Turf cutter OBO Lawn Boy Mower $30 OBO (828) 289-5242

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

BOATS

PONTOON BOAT. 24’ Manitau, 115 hp Johnson 4 stroke, 230 hours, serviced 2019. 2018 dual axle trailer, good condition, $12000. (704) 482-1705 24 FOOT PONTOON BOAT. $2500. (704) 477-1610 1993 2-STROKE JOHNSON BOAT MOTOR 90hp motor is on a 1980 Ranger boat. Boat is a fixer upper and trailer goes with it. No titles for boat or trailer. $1,800. (704) 300-4738

PETS & LIVESTOCK BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES ABCA Registered. Black and white. Will be ready for adoption by mid-April. $600 (704) 473-7092 cdamwm@ yahoo.com FREE! BEAUTIFUL BLUEEYE RAGDOLL CAT. Female, spayed. To a good home, adult cat lover. Leave message or text.

(704) 942-4788 (4) PEAHENS, $50 EACH. (2) PEACOCKS, $100 each. Call 828-289-7719 MORKY (MALTESE/YORKIE) MALE PUP. Brown & white. Ready to go, 7 weeks old, $350. Only one. Call Marty (704) 297-6156

$$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006

1997 NISSAN MAXIMA Heated seats, leather upholstery, sunroof, 86,000 actual miles, bought new, new battery/ tires, $3000 cash. 864-3004594 leave message.

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

Taking deposit now. (704) 8135981

2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT Hatchback, 64,000 miles, Loaded, White, $7900 OBO, Salvage title, Hamrick Auto Sales (704) 477-2713

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE, $1200. (864) 4922880 armccraw@yahoo.com AKC YORKIE PUPPIES AVAILABLE. Vet checked, current on shots, they are microchipped, brilliant little characters, eating solids. They have been regularly handled by the family and children. Viewings welcome, to good homes only.

(209) 789-6416. Check out website https://www.homelandyorkiepuppies.com/ 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.

CARS & TRUCKS 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD. 6 cylinder, auto, 170k miles, 4 door, runs great, $3900 firm. 828-489-9965.

1999 HONDA CIVIC 4dr, $2750. 2004 BMW Convertible, 330 CI, $8950. 1999 Nissan Altima, $1650. 1999 Toyota Camry, $2495. 828-287-8668.

1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Leather interior, sunroof, low mileage. Leave message (704) 538-9289 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA $1000, drivable, but transmission needs work. (704) 300-4959 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN 2.5 with heated leather seats. Good condition, runs good, 188k miles, asking $2950.

828-247-0329.

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

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

We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545

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

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

1987 WALK THRU WINDSHIELD. 17.5ft., 150 Johnson, Stainless Steel Prop, Jack Plate, 2 Live Wells, 2 Fish Finders, Rod Holders, 70lb Trolling motor.

Fishing for Bass, Stripers, Crappie or Cats. Boat does it all. Garage kept, Immaculate condition! $3500. 828-245-3907.

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VACATIONS

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HOME FOR RENT, SHELBY. $1300 per month, 2200 sq ft, 2 story brick, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood and tile floors, gas fireplace. Heat pump. Will consider rent to own or sell. Show by appt only. 512 West Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150 (252) 3140777 trudieu@yahoo.com

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RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN). 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417

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