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Belmont Community Garden ready for spring

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The Belmont Community Garden is gearing up for spring planting and activities.

The Belmont Community Garden lot is owned by Jonathan Taylor and located behind the building he also owns at 21 N. Main. The idea for a community garden in downtown Belmont was hatched in the spring of 2014 when Taylor and some friends were sitting around relaxing.

The garden has 47 plots and is about 100 feet long and 65 feet wide. It’s surrounded by a heavy wood and wire fence with a farmyard type gate at each end. Inside the fence, raised beds ten feet long and five feet wide are arranged. A unique aspect of the garden is its water supply. Rainwater is collected on top of a nearby building and stored in a 1,500 gallon tank which is piped to the garden.

“It’s time to plant lettuce, carrots, potatoes, beets, beans and other crops,” said Taylor.

“Folks are harvesting garlic and onions.”

A major project for the garden will be replacing the planks that form the individual plots.

“We received a $3,000 grant from the Community Foundation for the planters,” Taylor said. “The total cost will be $6,000 so we need to raise the other half.”

In a couple of weeks the garden will be going buggy, but in a good way.

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Susannah Spath, Caroline Spath, Martha Taylor, and Sammy Morgan are just a few of the Belmont Community Garden’s legion of fans.

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Firefighters rescue kayaker from South Fork River Voters to decide Tuesday on school bonds

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Firefighters from Charlotte, Belmont, Cramerton, and New Hope VFD worked together to save a kayaker trapped in debris on the South Fork River last Wednesday.

The boater, Michael Beer, 28, of Dallas, and a friend, Dave Berryhill, took to the water but got more excitement than they bargained for. The South Fork was swollen and flowing rapidly due to heavy rain. The pair were swept downstream and were carried to the weir near Armstrong Ford Rd. Berryhill managed to get to shore, but Beer became entangled in a large area of floating tree limbs, trash, and other debris held against the weir by the strong current. Despite the predicament, he had the presence of mind to call 911 on his cell phone.

Ironically, Beer is himself a volunteer fireman.

Rescuers began arriving just before 5pm but were hampered by the debris. A Belmont fire truck came on site and extended its ladder in an effort to reach Beer who was surrounded by the trash and chest deep in it.

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eventually able to get Beer to safety. He was taken to the hospital and given a clean bill of health.

On May 8, the citizens of Gaston County will have an opportunity to vote on a $250 million school bond referendum. The vote comes on primary election day when polls are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

If approved by voters, the school bonds will be used to address critical needs in three categories: $110 million for new school construction; $25 million for school additions; and $115 million for school renovations and repairs. $110 million for new school construction These funds would make it possible to build three schools: a new elementary school in the southeast Gastonia area to accommodate future growth and alleviate the potential for overcrowding; a new middle school in Belmont to replace the old building; and a new middle school that would replace one of our old middle schools and be

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Rescuers, including Cramerton fire chief Lance Foulk (white shirt), hoist the boat that was used to save kayaker Michael Beer on the South Fork River last Wednesday.

Charlotte Fire Dept. photos Next, members of the Charlotte Fire Dept. swift water rescue team arrived with an inflatable boat. Rescuers dressed in wet suits for protection against the cold water were

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OPINION

Thursday, May 3, 2018

TODAY’S QUOTE:

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

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What happened to me the MY OPINION: Snowball and week after Easter? sniff sniff Just like Thanksgiving and Christmas, Easter is a huge day at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Unlike what you may see in a holiday movie regarding a holiday meal at a Rescue Mission, we turn each of the three holidays into a full day event. We start with a hot breakfast, show movies all day long and have a huge mid-day meal.

That means I get up at 3:15 in the morning and arrive at the Mission by 4:30. I meet with the staff at 5am and then get ready for our volunteers who are scheduled to arrive at 5:30am. At that point, the day becomes a blur as we open our doors to everyone in the community who wants to join us for one of the three holidays.

When breakfast is over, we transform our dining room to resemble a fine dining restaurant. There are cloth table cloths, long stem goblets, cloth napkins, china and silverware. At 10:30, we begin orientation when our mid-day volunteers arrive. They serve as our waiters and waitresses for our fabulous mid-day meal.

Hundreds of people join us at the Mission.

When Easter was over, I went home and joined my family for our Easter dinner. In between the main meal and dessert, I collapsed from exhaustion.

Later that night I hoped a good night’s sleep would help me recover but it wasn’t enough. Over the next few days, I was catatonic as I tried to navigate my way through that week. I was still exhausted through Thursday and only began to recover on Friday. What happened to me?

My adrenaline was depleted. Did you ever give a big presentation and were on your game as you shared your ideas? A few hours later, you couldn’t move? It was as if a heavy weight was laying on top of you.

Dr. Archibald Hart says this is adrenaline deple-

tion. His illustration is on Sundays, pastors deplete their adrenaline. He doesn’t recommend they take off on Mondays as they will be cranky to their spouse.

Instead, they should take off Fridays. By then, their Tony Marciano adrenaline will be back to normal levels.

There is a Bible story where Elijah takes on the priests of Baal. They will decide who is God. The priests call on Baal all day long to send down fire from heaven and consume an animal sacrifice but nothing happens. Elijah pours water on his sacrifice. He calls on God to consume the sacrifice with fire. It happens and the priests of Baal run for their lives. The king’s wife Jezebel calls for the death of Elijah. He runs for his life, finds himself sitting under a tree and wishes he were dead.

Was it a lack of faith? Was he wildly sinning?

I think Elijah was physically exhausted. I think his adrenaline was depleted.

The week after Easter was hard for me. At Thanksgiving, I have Friday through Sunday to begin to recover. At Christmas, I take the week after off, but Easter is different. I only took off a half day on Monday. I still felt depleted. Friday, I was at the Speedway with my son looking at classic cars. I was good by then.

There is a Scripture verse that says that you spirit, soul and body may be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I believe God has created us as physical, emotional and spiritual.

Besides taking care of yourself spiritually and emotionally, take care of yourself physically.

Shining Hope Farms horse show Shining Hope Farms 3701 Kidd Lane, is hosting a Fun Horse Show on May 5 with individuals from surrounding counties. This event will be a great way for riders with disabilities as well as those who are able bodied to show off their hard work and skills to family and friends, socialize, and have fun.

There will be Dressage and Combined tests starting at 8 AM and a Hunter/Jumper Division starting at 11 AM. The day will conclude with a games portion including an egg and spoon race, musical cones, ride-a-buck, and a costume class. Lunch consisting of burgers, hot dogs, chips, and slaw will be available to purchase

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More information can be found at shininghopefarms.org/ horse-show To attend, please enter at the parking lot with the Shining Hope Farms sign at the end of Kidd Lane. Feel free to park anywhere.

From time to time I stand outside my office door on Main St. in downtown Belmont and observe the folks strolling the sidewalk. A lot of these personages are mommies pushing baby carts. One day I saw a cart to which Alan Hodge the mommy had harnessed a large dog and he was happily Banner-News Editor pulling the cart and its passenger along. This got me to thinking about a few of the more interesting mutts I have encountered over the years not counting the ones that tried to bite me.

When I was a teenybopper living on Delgany Drive in the Queen City, a girl down the street had a huge Samoyed dog named Snowball. If you don't know what a Samoyed looks like then Google it and you will see how Snowball is the perfect name for one.

Anyway, Snowball had a pet of his own- a white chicken. Theirs was a match made in heaven. The chicken got to live in Snowball's dog house and share his dog food. Snowball had a friend with benefits. The benefit being the fact that the chicken would get up on top of Snowball as he lay on the ground and peck the fleas from Snowball's fur. I could never figure out if the chicken thought he was a dog or Snowball thought he was a chicken. There's a lesson in that somewhere for human beings.

Another Delgany Drive dog story involves a kid that lived on the next street over and his white German shepherd named Cosmo. This was way before leash laws and Cosmo roamed his stretch of road at will and ruled it with an iron paw.

One day I was walking down the street and heard a sound behind me that resembled a horse running on dirt. I turned to see a black dog making great haste and Cosmo right on his tail with fire in his eyes. The sound I heard was Cosmo's toenails tearing up the ground as he pursued the trespasser. In just a few minutes Cosmo caught his quarry and tore the black dog out of the frame. Later that year, Cosmo sat with us around the TV and watched as an astronaut supposedly landed on the moon. Cosmo seemed unimpressed.

The last Delgany dog I recall was a stray we called Sniff Sniff. This cur knew every garbage can around and knocked over most of them at some point. He lived by wherever his nose led him and sniffed everything and everyone alike. Once he chased the neighbor's monkey up a tree and stood below sniffing as hard as he could sniff while the monkey hit him with a stick. That's the truth.

We had a chihuahua dog named Tina. It belonged to my stepfather. Tina had watery eyes and yapped like all of that breed do. Tina's bed was a box under the bathroom sink. For punishment, my stepfather would banish Tina to the box. For punishment I too would be sent to the bathroom. This is where Tina learned the principle- “stuff rolls down hill” for as soon as the bathroom door was closed and Tina and I became cellmates then Tina would get the boot. By and by Tina was exiled to Catawba Heights to live on Ferstle Ave. with my grandmother Mozelle and her second husband Ralph Huffstetler. In his younger days Ralph had been in the French Foreign Legion and later the Coast Guard in WWII but that's another story. Anyway, no sooner had Tina arrived than a hound dog next door made her acquaintance and the result of this fling and unholy union was a creature named Buster who never met a vertical surface he didn't like/mark.

I am sure most of you have a dog story. There are lots of them in literature as well- Lassie, Old Yeller, etc. Maybe the hyena you currently have will be food for thought in years to come just like Snowball, Cosmo, Sniff Sniff, and poor ol Tina.

When Barbara Bush Said Damn I've always admired Barbara Bush.

Like millions of others I was saddened to hear about her declining health and then recent death. Many television tributes and well deserved accolades have been verbalized in recent days. Her beautiful funeral service and all that was said from their Houston Episcopal Church was a tribute to one of America's finest ladies.

I had the opportunity to have my picture taken with the First Lady many years ago. She was speaking at a banquet and my assignment was to do an opening prayer for the occasion. Being on the program afforded me the opportunity to sit close to her while she would later speak. We were meeting under a large tent and it was a breezy day. The flag was occasionally blowing into her face and so I took hold of the end of it and held it during her speech. During the course of her talk she would begin to drive home a point about something bad the democrats were doing or some other issue in which she had strong feelings.

To accentuate her point she would preface or add a bit of declarative underscore by using the word damn. Nobody in the political crowd seemed to be bothered

by the First Lady's rhetoric and of course I had heard the word before as well. During her speech she used the word three times. After each time she said damn she would stop her speech, pause and look straight at me and say, "Sorry Reverend" and then slowly she would get back into her speech. She did that three times. I think I was her icebreaker or a bit of a punch line that day and it was okay as I smiled with her. She was very kind to me and gracious and very well received by all who were there that day.

A lot has been said in admiration about Barbara Bush. I particularly admired that she told her son Jeb a couple of years ago that there had been enough Bushes in the White House. Of course she loved and supported her son but many of us agreed with her candor.

Jeb Bush did a fine job speaking at his mother's funeral. He gave a beautiful eulogy that would make any parent proud.

His question to her about her readiness to face death was touching and is something too many feel uncomfortable talking about. We want someone else to do that for us. Jeb asked her if she was ready to die. Her response was lovely.

"I don't want to leave your father but I do love Jesus and believe I am going to a beautiful place."

Barbara Bush lived an incredible life. She and her family are a huge Glenn Mollette part of American history. Ninety two years is a long time to live but passes so quickly. After this, there is eternity as she and many of us believe.

I didn't vote for Jeb but greatly respect that he loved his mother so much that he talked with her about the nitty gritty things of life - death and the afterlife. With all of their money, history, fame and adoring fans the bottom line at the end of the road came down to a very simple but profound conversation about death and Jesus.

As we all near the end of our lives, we would all be so fortunate to have someone who cares enough about us to be personal, loving and to truly give that much of a damn about us.

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GARDEN from page 1 ‘We will be releasing thousands of ladybugs,” said Taylor. “Three cub scout troops will let them go in the garden. The ladybugs eat harmful insects. Another ladybug release will also take place at Page Primary School.”

Garden plans also include making it a Monarch butterfly preserve.

“Monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed,” said Taylor. “We’ve planted milkweed roots in one corner of the garden so that when the plants mature it will attract the butterflies.”

A recent addition to the garden area is a

multi-panel mural created by students from Gaston Day School and on the side of a building next to the garden.

The Belmont Community Garden is an oasis of green in downtown Belmont. As for those who might see its space as a potential parking lot, Taylor says forget it.

“The best use of this property is bio dynamic or echo elegant and not a parking lot.”

Folks can visit the Belmont Community Garden Facebook page for the latest on what’s going on there.

Belmont Community Garden founder Jonathan Taylor admires a crop of greens.

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BONDS from page 1 built to accommodate growth. $25 million for school additions These funds would go toward classroom additions as well as the expansion and renovation of media centers/ libraries and cafeterias. $115 million for renovations and repairs These funds would address the most critical renovations and repairs at schools in all six townships across the county.

Each township would receive the following amounts:

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Cherryville Township – $5.8 million Crowders Mountain Township – $12.1 million Dallas Township – $14.5 million Gastonia Township – $38.7 million Riverbend Township – $21.6 million South Point Township – $20.3 million Approximately $2 million is allocated for repairs at school department office buildings.

The schools would receive funds for renovations and repairs in the following areas: life safety (cameras, intercoms, and alarms); electrical/lighting; water/sewer/gas lines; plumbing; roof replacement; structural repairs; athletic facilities; doors/windows; parking lots/driveways; environmental work; elevators; restrooms; and ADA compliance.

In addition to the school bond referendum, another referendum is on the May 8 ballot. Although the referenda are separate issues, the county

has pledged to use the money generated from a one-quarter cent sales tax increase to pay for the school bonds. The sales tax increase equates to one penny for every $4 spent – it would be an increase of onefourth of a penny on the sales tax. The county estimates that the one-quarter cent sales tax would generate $6 million per year.

For more information about the school bonds, visit the Gaston County Schools website (www.gaston.k12. nc.us) and click the “School Bonds 2018” link on the homepage. On the website, there is a video that gives an overview of the school bonds.

Also, the website has charts that show (by townships) the most critical needs for school repairs and renovations.

Early voting is under way and continues this week at three locations: the Gaston County Board of Elections in Gastonia, the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas, and the Mount Holly Citizens Center. Early voting ends Saturday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m.

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Mother’s Day 2 This morning it’s freezing outside again.

Today is the first day of spring but it sure doesn’t feel like it. I have a tree covered in plastic, straw covering several fragile plants, and for the rest of our landscape I’m just hoping for the best. I’ve done all I could think of to protect them.

Speaking of protecting them, Mother’s Day is here and isn’t protection a Mother’s primal instinct? The other night our grandson had a serious bad dream; we both leapt up to comfort him but my wife got there first. She is a serious child protector.

When Bev was pregnant with our first child, we didn’t know it. It was the end of October into the Christmas season and I was gaining as much weight as she was; albeit for different reasons. Still, we didn’t suspect anything until January when clothes weren’t fitting. Even her sudden aversion to coffee didn’t ring any bells with us. When we found out we had a baby on the way, all sorts of “mother” instincts kicked in. We were careful to eat the right foods, have regular doctor visits, train for the birth process, prepare the house and restructure our budget. Then we started reading books. From our experience raising a child is a dynamic process and books only offer so much help. Most mothering is instinctive; dedicating oneself to the task and looking ahead at the long road; and becoming almost painfully sacrificial.

Why would a mother do that? We started researching what was happening in her body.

At the 3 ½ month mark we discovered that our new daughter was about four inches long,

with blood vessels, arms, fingers and fingernails.

She was also starting to move around. We were astounded! This new precious life, we learned, had all the resources she Dennis Siracusa needed to become the Spiritual person God intended.

Gardening All we had to add was the safety of a place to grow up and proper nutrition. Our prenatal research became so captivating we kept up with our education even after both of our children were in grade school. We happened on a book called A Child is Born by Lennart Nilsson and the thermal and microscopic imagery in that book brought the beauty and wonder of human biological development into sharp focus. Clearly human lives are miracles from the moment of conception. Clearly there is a grand design.

The bible confirms this over and over. One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 139:16 “Your eyes have seen my unformed substance, and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when there was not one of them.”

So my wife took on the responsibility to nurture our children to the best of her ability; to care for our children knowing they were little predetermined miracles that had purpose in God’s grand plan. So, on this Mother’s Day we applaud all of you mothers. Thank you for life, love and sacrifice. You are miracles caring for miracles. What an awesome calling!

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The Lake Norman Marine Commission had that very day issued a warning about the dangerous power of the water and debris flowing down the river. Water temperatures in local rivers

are still a chilly 55 degrees, which is cause for concern that hypothermia for anyone in it for even a few minutes.

Beer’s frightening ordeal lasted over an hour.

Explore the wild world of insects, spiders, and other interesting arthropods at the Schiele Museum Bug Day, Saturday, May 19 from 10am-4pm. Meet the famous Bug Whisperer, Tony Gustin, and see his Creepy Crawly Zoo during live performances.

Visit with entomologists, enjoy hands-on opportunities with live insects, watch in awe of those brave enough to eat a bug, and have a blast with insect-themed crafts, games and activities. Plus, don't miss the fourth annual bug eating contest for participants 18 years of age and older. Schiele Members: $3 / Non-Members: $3 + Museum Admission A new addition to this year’s event: Madagascar Hissing Cockroach races. The Schiele’s new Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula will also make an appearance. You can find out more and keep up with all that is happening on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook. Beer was trapped in the debris field (seen at left) after his craft was swept downstream by the strong current. com/events/242893179612805/ Charlotte Fire Dept. photo Schiele Museum graphic

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Free Falls Prevention Workshop scheduled for Gaston County will learn how to make changes to reduce fall risks at home, view falls as controllable, increase physical activity, increase strength and balance, problem solve, and set goals. If you are concerned about falls or have fallen in the past – this program is for you!

“A Matter of Balance” can help older adults improve their quality of life and remain independent.

“This program makes such a difference in the lives of workshop participants,” says Linda J. Minges, a program instructor, “the fear of falling could actually lead to a fall because that fear limits activities, causes difficult emotions and leads to isolation, which can lead to poor balance and weakness.”

“A Matter of Balance” program will be held at the Citizens Resource Center, located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC. Classes are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays, May 21st through June 18th from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

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The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights held a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch last week with a 1950s theme. This group shot shows just a portion of the 50 folks who volunteer at the facility and brighten the lives of the clients there. The center has many volunteers from Vernon Harris and Company Band which have been volunteering every Wednesday for about 21 years. A group of ladies from New Covenant United Methodist Church have been volunteering once month to lead Bingo for about 15 years. The center is always looking for volunteers so if anyone is interested, they can call Melinda Silvers at 704-827-9183.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

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

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

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

Goshen Presbyterian Church

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

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

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1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

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Grace Wesleyan Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church

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

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Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

East Belmont Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-827-6280

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

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

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

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

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Bethel Baptist Church

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

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

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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Unity Baptist Church

704-867-2317

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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

First Presbyterian Church

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

Cornerstone Family Worship

First Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

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707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Core Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

St. Paul FHB Church

Chapel Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

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

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

New Faith Baptist Church

Center Baptist Church

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

New Life Baptist Church

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

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

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

First Free Will Baptist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Trinity Full Gospel Church

First Presbyterian Church

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Lowell

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

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

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Meditations

Staying until the end

Don’t fit the world mold Most mornings at 6:00 a.m. I begin my route on 485 South into the office. Driving on 485 is like driving on the Autobahn in Germany. On the Autobahn there is no speed limit so a person can drive as fast as they desire. Although 485 has a speed limit of 70, if you don’t want to be run over one must kick it up to a minimum of 80. I do hope no law enforcement is reading this devotion.

So, this morning I set out on 485 doing my regular speed of ahem. Suddenly, the truck in front slams on his brakes which caused me to slam on my brakes and the domino effect continued behind me. I wondered what happened. As the truck swerved into the middle lane, I saw the culprit that slowed our momentum. It was a car going 45 miles per hour on 485. Well, maybe that is an exaggeration. He most likely was doing the speed limit. I too swerved into the middle lane. I thought, “I bet he is on his cell and not paying attention.” As I passed, I glanced over and noticed the calmest, serene man enjoying his morning drive to wherever he was going. He was not caught up in the frenzy of the rest of us Autobahn wannabes.

I arrived safely in my office still reflecting on the sight of the peace on the driver's face.

He was not moved by his environment. He set the tone for his space, and we are the ones who had to adjust.

Paul cautions us not to allow the surrounding world to fit us into its mold. “Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it.

Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God

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brings the best out of you, develops wellformed maturity in you.” Romans 12:2 The Message.

When we are born into the world, we are shaped by many outside influ- Rev. Angela Pleasants ences. A child will District watch and mimic Superintendent what he sees. A child of Catawba Valley will repeat what Methodist Churches she hears. As we continue to grow, we develop personalities, thought processes, and behaviors by genetics, environment and outside influences. I am a combination of my mother, father, teachers, environment, and things that I have learned throughout my life.

God extends his grace toward us. He does not deal with us in how we deserve, but he shows mercy, loves us and forgives our sin through Jesus Christ. There is no judgment against anyone who believes in Jesus. Yes, I have been formed by my family and environment, but I am also a new creation in Jesus Christ. Therefore, my life is shaped by the grace of God, not by the structures of the world.

The driver taught me a valuable lesson this morning. Don’t be easily moved from your belief by the changing culture. You are the one to set the environment in your space. The same way this driver changed the way I think about driving the 485 Autobahn, we Christians can be a significant influence in this world when we allow ourselves to be shaped

by God’s grace.

A few weeks ago, my youngest son and I went to a basketball game. As the game unfolded, the home team led most of the game.

However in the fourth quarter, the visiting team erased their lead. Near the end, the visiting team took over the lead. At that point a lot of people begin to leave the arena assuming a loss for the home team. However, at the last seconds of the game, the home team tied the game up. In overtime, the home team dominated, and those of us who stayed witnessed a great victory! Our walk with Jesus is in some ways like this game. We often start out dedicated to the home team, until trouble comes, and then we leave.

Matthew 20:20-28 tells of a visit Jesus had with James and John, and their mother.

Their mother asked Jesus if one day when He entered His kingdom, that her sons could sit on His right hand and on His left hand in heaven. Jesus responded that the decision of who would sit beside Him was not His to give, but God the Father’s choice. The other disciples became upset with James and John that they would seek such favoritism. Jesus reminded them all that they were to be servants, not people of authority. In this story, Jesus asked James and John an important question, “Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” (Matthew 20:22, NKJV).

Jesus did not mean could they literally drink out of His cup, He meant could they endure what He would endure. Could they follow Him to the end?

James and John soon understood what Jesus

meant. They would see the events of Jesus’s death on the cross.

They would also endure much in their witness for Jesus. James would lose his life as a martyr because of his service to Jesus. John Rev. Trent Rankin would face exile on an Salvation Church island called Patmos. Gastonia, NC Both brothers lived for salvationchurchnc.org Jesus all the way to the salvationchurchnc@gmail.com end of their lives. Our Christian walk is often difficult. Many people oppose us, and the Jesus we serve. Like James and John, we will face times of discouragement and failure. We will also see great victories, and celebrate all of the great things Jesus does in our lives. We have to decide if we can go all the way for Jesus. When trouble comes, will we leave like the people at the ball game, or will we stay to the end. Those who left missed out on a great victory. Those of us who stayed, celebrated a tremendous win. What will we do in our lives for Jesus?

Can we drink from the same cup as Jesus did?

What we have to ask ourselves is simply, will we stay until the end. There is a great victory in Jesus in the end, as we will see Him face to face!

Ranlo Church of God welcomes their new pastor and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. C.L. Simmons.

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On April 21st YMCAs across the nation celebrated Healthy Kids Day. Every participating Y presents a day chock full of unique activities that promote active minds and healthy bodies. Stowe Family YMCA held a free, fun filled family event which was open to the community. Iron Boy Power Lifting held their annual family friendly power lifting meet at Stowe Family YMCA on Saturday, April 21st. Ages 10-63 competed to test their strength. Here, the Solomon family showing off their new sunglasses received from Accuvision Eye Care who partnered with the Y for this event.

Healthy Kids day participant Owen hula hooping with bounce Stowe YMCA photos house in background.

Bradley Guffie proposing to his sweetheart, Erin Black, after hitting a 610 pound deadlift. She said YES!

Nominations open for Grants independent charitable organizations are critical to improving quality of life in Gaston County. He was a co-founder and constant leader of the Community Foundation’s efforts to effectively assemble and manage long-term charitable funds on behalf of local philanthropists and the operating charitable organizations. He also pictured the Foundation as a role model in encouraging philanthropy.

Harold Sumner passed away in 2002 after compiling a lengthy and varied record of service to the community. He constantly advocated a role for the Foundation as the community leader in encouraging philanthropy. The Foundation sees this plan as a permanent tribute to Mr. Sumner’s service that is consistent with his vision for the community and the Foundation’s own mission.

Deadline for submission of nominations is June 1, 2018.

For more information about the Harold T. Sumner Professional Education Grant and to download the nomination form, please visit the Foundation’s The band Deja Vu will be performing this Saturday, May 5th at website at www.cfgaston.org/ the Mount Holly Springfest. The event is in Downtown Mount SumnerGrants or contact the Holly on Main Street, this Saturday, May 5th from 10 AM until Foundation office at 704-8644 PM. Deja Vu will play from 10 AM until 12:30 PM and Com- 0927. Nominations may be deing Up Brass will play from 1:30 until 4. The event will not only livered, mailed, or emailed to feature Deja Vu and Coming Up Brass, but kids activities, a the Foundation’s Grants Officar show, 5k/10k run, vendors, food, and much more. Deja Vu cer, Erin Wiggins; Community (Left to Right): Wade Stroupe, Steve Howell, Darrell Howell, Foundation of Gaston County, Garry Howell, and Randy Howell. All Deja Vu members are 1201 E. Garrison Blvd., GastoCherryville natives and all still reside in the Cherryville area. nia, NC 28054 or ewiggins@ Photo provided cfgaston.org.

The Community Foundation of Gaston County is accepting nominations from nonprofit organizations in Gaston County for the 16th annual Harold T. Sumner Professional Education Grants. The competitive grants will be awarded to independent charitable, cultural, or educational nonprofit organizations that seek financing for a professional

staff member to participate in special training opportunities.

The Foundation has allocated a total of $5,000 this year for the Sumner Awards and may offer one grant or may divide the total based on merits of applications received.

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“Demand is exceptionally high for this time of year at the pumps – the highest ever seen for the month of April,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. “While we hope we won’t hit the $3 mark, we continue to see prices go up each week and we haven’t even started the summer driving season yet.”

“If they haven’t already, gas prices will most likely hit their peak within the next couple of weeks barring any unforeseen circumstances such as a natural disaster or growing geopolitical tensions which could cause prices to surge,” added Wright.

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Dozens of bicyclists stopped by South Main Cycles in Belmont last Saturday morning. The group was taking part in a charity ride to raise funds and awareness for Camp Luck, a camp in Charlotte for children with heart health challenges and their families. For more information on Camp Luck visit http://www.campluck.com/.

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Least of These Carolinas (LOTC) staff were joined by board members, donors and supporters to commemorate the grand opening and purchase of a new building at 418 S. South Street. The dedication took place on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm. Ronnie Bowers, board member of LOTC, opened in prayer. Susanna Kavanaugh, Executive Director, and Jim Lanier, donor, cut the ribbon together. Guests were given a tour of the new building and served hors d’oeuvres.

The mission of LOTC is to identify and service the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of children and their caregivers with the primary focus on children in foster/kinship care. Through a community effort of local churches, businesses and caring citizens; applying the Biblical principle of helping those in need to glorify God. The vision is to invest in programs that grant children in foster and kinship care the right to survival, protection, development, participation and hope. Pictured are: Dona Goforth, Lauren Layne, Jess Craft, Susanna Kavanaugh, Kyle Britton, Mamie Rudisill, Ronnie Bowers.

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The Mount Holly Fire Department’s North Station, located on Lucia Riverbend Highway, opened on Tuesday, April 17. The 6,300 sq ft structure will house the following: Engine 35 (a pumper with a 750-gallon capacity); water rescue equipment; a MHPD substation; GEMS paramedic truck and crew; in the future, perhaps another fire truck.

Six firefighters, a mix of veterans and new firefighters, will staff the new station.

The North Station’s coverage area includes Horseshoe Bend Beach Road vicinity

to Freightliner and Sandy Ford Road, as well as the Dutchman’s Meadow and Kendrick Farms subdivisions.

Last October, NC Congressman Patrick McHenry presented the MHFD with a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant that will help fund the new station’s staff.

Pictured at the new station- Captain David Stevens, Firefighter Billy Costello, Deputy Chief Craig Spry, Fire Marshal Bob Nightingale, Firefighter Jason Black.

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Scenes from Belmont Historical Society Living History Day The Belmont Historical Society held its annual Living History Day event last Saturday. A beautiful spring day saw lots of folks come out and enjoy the exhibits, interact with museum volunteers, and learn about how people lived in our area in years gone by.

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The Stuart Cramer Lady Storm soccer team had a busy schedule last week and came away with a 3-1 win over Hunter Huss on April 25 and a 3-1 win over ForCramer’s #2 Zoe Borque weaves between Forestview players. Lady Storm #8 Kennedy Denton uses her head estview on the 27th. Here, Lady Storm player #13 Brylee Byrd makes a play in the 3-1 win over Forestview.

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Storm ends regular baseball season strong

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Stuart Cramer just ended the 2018 regular season baseball schedule on a high note.

For the second time this season Cramer put together a multiple game win streak.

The Storm’s first streak came together in March, when Cramer won three in a row by beating Ashbrook, Huss and Forestview.

Last week, Cramer finished the regular season schedule with a four-game win streak by beating South Point, Ashbrook, Huss, and in the regular season finale, Forestview.

Cramer’s latest streak has been led by some impressive offensive play.

Right now Cramer’s bat-

ting is definitely on point.

In the last four games Storm batters have belted out 46 hits.

“We’ve started playing a

little better towards the end of the year,” head coach Terry Radford said. “Our hitting and offense has come around, we’ve scored some runs.”

Cramer has played well across the board, but there Hunter Huss visited Stuart Cramer High for a baseball game last week. It was a Senior Night win for the Cramer Storm as they are five players that have re- beat Hunter Huss 15-2. Here, Storm player Jason Maggs #11 connects with a pitch for a hit to the outfield. ally made their mark. Preston Hall, Wesley Hall, Landon Helton, Jason Maggs, and Carter Merrill have all got things done. Especially in the hitting department.

“They have carried us offensively with some big hits,” Radford said of the group.

The Cramer offense is definitely doing their job.

Of course all that production wouldn’t matter if the defense wasn’t doing their fair share.

Fortunately for Cramer that hasn’t happened.

The Cramer pitchers have really held things together.

Bryce Linkous, Landon Helton and Alex Koch have all payed well in the last few weeks.

“All three pitchers have pitched real well down the stretch,” coach Radford said of his pitching trio. “They’ve

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given us an opportunity to win.”

Cramer ended the regular season 12-9 overall and 8-6 in the Big South. The Storm’s conference record landed Cramer in fourth place in the conference.

The Storm’s conference standing is actually noteworthy. The Big South is billed as one of the toughest leagues in the state.

This year Cramer has definitely held their own.

This week Cramer gears up for the conference tournament. After that, like every other team in the area the Storm is just going to have to wait to see what the playoff picture looks like.

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Stuart Cramer Ladies won their Senior Night game against Hunter Huss 15-6. Here, Stuart Cramer Senior Tiara Davis takes a swing at a pitch. She would have two hits and two RBIs in the Storm’s win.

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Lady Storm player Breeanna Anderson looks on from the infield. Stuart Cramer Lady Storm wins their senior night game vs Huss 15-6.

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The Stuart Cramer Lady Storm softball team has ended the 2018 regular season on a tear.

The Storm is in the midst of an unprecedented six-game winning streak.

In the last two weeks Cramer has beaten Burns 4-3, North Gaston 4-3, Highland Tech 9-8 Ashbrook 22-5, Huss 15- 6 and Forestview 10- 3.

All cliches aside the Storm has ran through the competition like, well a storm.

It’s always nice to save your best ball for the end of the season. It seems that Cramer is doing just that by peaking at just the right time.

“It’s nice to see play to our potential,” head coach Matt Scholz said “It’s a good time to be hot right now.”

For Cramer the six game win streak wasn’t some random occurrence. Over the course of the season the team has come together to play some solid softball.

There were several players that have definitely stood out down the stretch.

“Carley Womack has stepped up,” Scholz added. “Gracie Wright is another. Gracie’s got good power. She’s making contact and seeing the ball well.”

Another player Scholz credits with great play this season is Tiara Davis, the Storm’s catcher.

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Scholz noted.

Cramer ended the regular season 15-7 and 9-5 in conference play. The 9-5 conference record has landed the Storm in third place.

In the next two weeks the Storm hope to be busy.

“We have the conference tournament coming up,” Scholz went on to say.

After the conference tournament wraps up the Storm will have to see if they get a playoff shot. Even a 15-7 record can’t guarantee anything 100%.

Playoff slots are determined by a formula set up by the

North Carolina High School Athletic Association or the NCHSAA. The NCHSAA uses the sports website MaxPreps to determine team rankings. So who the heck is MaxPreps?

Well, MaxPreps specializes in the coverage of American High School Sports. The site is owned by CBS Interactive and is a division of CBS Sports.

So in the end that means spots are determined by a complicated numbers crunch.

Of course coach Scholz remains positive.

“Hopefully we will make the state playoffs,” Scholz added.

Abbey Athletic Awards Banquet held The Belmont Abbey Athletics Department celebrated success on Monday night, honoring over 100 student-athletes at its annual Athletics awards ceremony presented by Publix.

The event took place inside the Wheeler Center.

Individual awards were given out by each team, including the Impact Player, Crusader and Spirit of the Abbey. Academic all-conference recipients were honored as were several league awardwinners.

In addition, Athletic Department Awards were presented.

Luke Glunt (wrestling) and Claire Doyle (softball) won the Comeback Athlete of the Year, while Maria Kuhlman (women’s basketball) and Brian Long (men’s volleyball) won Michael Nalls Awards as the top freshmen. The Larry Reidy Service Award was given to Brittany Oehlhof women’s volleyball team for her work with the Athletic Communications Office on social media, while Mark Trompeter (men’s Soccer) won the Father Raphael Bridge Award for highest overall GPA. Lacrosse players swept the Marty Thomas Awards as the top seniors were Adam Wiedemann and Rebecca Luca. Gavin Schaffer (men’s volleyball) repeated as the male Father Martin “Pop” Hayes Award for embodying the Belmont Abbey College spirit, while Sarah Kenney of the women’s volleyball team took the female honor.

Belmont Abbey men’s volleyball standout Gavin Schaffer (holding certificate) has received the Pop Hayes Award for the second time. He’s seen with Abbey president Dr. William Thierfelder, athletic director Stephen Miss, and head men’s volleyball coach Nolan Albrecht.

Abbey Women’s Volleyball star Sarah Kenney was also recognized at the sports banquet.

She’s seen with head women’s volleyball coach Toni Elyea, Dr. Thierfelder, and Stephen Miss.

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Mathis, Rutherford named to FSU Chancellor’s List Zacharie Mathis of Lowell was recognized on April 17, 2018 at the Fayetteville State University Chancellor’s List of Students Program of Recognition held at the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University.

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Gaston Schools Good News...

Stuart W. Cramer High School students Emmily Mobley and Alex Klasing qualified to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh.

Their projects will be among 2,000 entries in the international event that involves students from more than 80 countries.

Madison Davis of South Point High School and Megan Farris of Ashbrook High School were chosen to receive the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship. The scholarship is valued at $8,250 per year and awarded to students who make a commitment to teach in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or special education area.

South Point High School teacher Bobbie Cavnar received the “key to the city” from the City of Belmont. He was honored by the Belmont City Council for being named the NEA Foundation’s top teacher in the nation.

A group of culinary students from East Gaston High School and Hunter Huss High School qualified to compete in the firstever North Carolina Junior Chef Competition. During the competition held at Guilford Technical Community College, the students were challenged to prepare, cook, and present their recipes for a panel of judges. Gaston County is the only school district to have more than one culinary team to qualify for the state competition.

Gaston County Schools hosted the Piedmont Digital Learning Conference, a professional development program for educators from across North Carolina that focused on the effective integration of technology in schools. Dave Burgess, the New York Times best-selling author of “Teach Like a Pirate,” was the keynote speaker. The program was funded by a digital learning initiative grant from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

Carr Elementary students participated in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Tour at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. In addition to enjoying a series of racing-related STEM activities, the students heard from Governor Roy Cooper, who joined them for the event to promote the Students@Work program. Governor Cooper talked about jobs of the future and highlighted the importance of careers in technology, advanced manufacturing, and other fields.

Jennifer Reed, math teacher and yearbook adviser at North Gaston High School, received the “Teachers Getting Results” award from WJZY Channel 46 in Charlotte.

Fifth grade students from Gardner Park, Lingerfeldt, and Sadler elementary schools had the opportunity to learn about character and reaching for their dreams during a presentation

by NFL punter Kasey Redfern and attorney LeKeisha Carey.

The program was held at the Gastonia Conference Center and sponsored by Paradigm 360.

The finalists for Gaston County Schools Central Office Administrator of the Year are Brett Buchanan, Career and Technical Education; Derrick Jackson, Accountability; Melissa Buchanan, Title I; Curtis Poplin, Technology; Carrie Minnich, Exceptional Children; and Kathleen D’Avria, Academic Services. The winner will be announced during the Evening of Excellence ceremony on May 10.

Lowell Elementary hosted a “wax museum” program that featured fourth grade students dressing up as historical figures.

During the program, the students had the opportunity to share information about the people they portrayed.

More than 2,300 middle school students in Gaston County Schools were given an opportunity to explore future career possibilities during Students@Work Day. Each middle school was paired with an area business or organization, and students toured the facilities, heard from business representatives and community leaders, and discussed career options. The Gaston Regional Chamber co-sponsored the program.

Jakobe Cherry of South Point High School is one of 65 students chosen for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad Scholarship, which makes it possible for him to spend his senior year studying in Indonesia. The experience is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and will give Jakobe a jump-start on his goal of pursuing a career in international relations.

The East Division winners in the annual Elementary Battle of the Books competition were New Hope Elementary, first place; W.A. Bess Elementary, second place; Belmont Central Elementary, third place; and Rankin Elementary, fourth place.

The West Division winners were McAdenville Elementary, first place; Gardner Park Elementary, second place; Tryon Elementary, third place; and North Belmont Elementary, fourth place.

Skyler Miller of Cherryville High School, Judah Tucker of Highland School of Technology, and Anna Ramsey of Bessemer City High School represented Gaston County Schools in the 1-A West vs. Midwest girls all-star basketball game.

Students at Sadler Elementary School participated in Junior Achievement Day and had the opportunity to enjoy fun lessons and activities that focused on economics, business, and personal finance. The event was presented by Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas in partnership with Burlan, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Firestone Fibers and Textiles, Go Source, Omega Psi Phi, Paradigm 360, the Professional Football Players Mothers Association, and Truliant Federal Credit Union.

Rankin Elementary first grader Beckham Clawson won fourth place in the N.C. Department of Transportation Aviation Art Contest. More than 1,200 students from 130 schools across the state participated in the competition.

Students at Robinson Elementary School have been on their best behavior, and as a reward, a group of kindergarten and first grade students had the opportunity to have lunch with Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. Students are able to earn points through the ClassDojo app for making good decisions, and they can redeem their points for prizes, Hat Day and Pajama Day activities, and lunch with a special guest.

The following students earned awards in the Keep Gastonia Beautiful Arbor Day poster competition: Esmeralda Lopez of Forestview captured first place, Reilly Phillips of Highland earned second place, Melissa Schleicher of East Gaston won third place, and Itzel Dias of Cherryville received an honorable mention in the high school division. Cameron Lopez of Mount Holly took third place and Trevor Graham of Warlick received an honorable mention in the middle school division.

Raylei Gidney of W.B. Beam Intermediate placed second in the grades 3-5 division.

1. Students in the firefighting program at Hunter Huss High

School had the opportunity to participate in an extrication training class conducted by the Gastonia Fire Department.

2. The Bessemer City High School baseball team collected $275 and signed get-well cards for a member of the Piedmont Community Charter baseball team.

Forestview High School won the inaugural High School Battle of the Books competition. East Gaston High School, Highland School of Technology, and Stuart W. Cramer High School also had teams to participate in the event.

During the school’s “Wonderful Week of Reading,” students at Rankin Elementary surpassed their goal of reading for 500,000 minutes and also raised $9,217.37. Among the special guests who joined in the reading celebration were Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker and representatives from the Mount Holly Police Department, Mount Holly Fire Department, Belmont Abbey College, and other community organizations.

Gaston County Schools had several school groups and PTO organizations to participate in the annual Community Foundation Run in downtown Gastonia. The event featured a 5K run, a 2K fun walk, and other activities to help nonprofit organizations raise money.

Gaston Christian School held its annual Prom on April 20. Everyone who attended had a memorable evening.

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Local residents inducted into Phi Kappa Phi The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

David Benfield of Dallas was initiated at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Carolyn Hicks of Gastonia was initiated at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Kevin Miller of Belmont was initiated at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Brittany Smith of Gastonia was initiated at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Makeda Thomas of Mount Holly was initiated at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Lauren Wystup of Mount Holly was initiated at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Congratulations Beckham Clawson!

Congratulations to Rankin Elementary first grader Beckham Clawson. His entry in the N.C. Department of Transportation Aviation Art Contest took fourth place in the state. More than 1,200 students from 130 schools across the state participated in the contest and to earn fourth place is an outstanding accomplishment.

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Gaston Christian School senior Lily Chapman is receiving a full 4-year scholarship to continue her volleyball career at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. She was an outstanding Outside Hitter at Gaston Christian and received All-Conference Honors all four years of her varsity career.

She has played club volleyball since she was 13-years-old.

She is currently playing at Carolina Union Volleyball Club in Charlotte.

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East gaston senior Caleb Bridgewater has signed to play basketball at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Seated lt to rt - Angela Beatty (mom), Caleb, Howard Beatty (dad). Standing lt to rt- Luci Huffstetler (assistant principal), Jennifer Reep (principal), Tom Adams (athletic director), Eugene Farrar (head basketball coach), Duane Clark (JV coach).

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East Gaston High senior Mackenzie Miller has signed to run cross country and track at University of South Carolina at Beaufort in Bluffton, South Carolina. Seated lt to rt- Samantha Miller (mom), Mackenzie, John Miller (dad). Standing lt to rtRob Hill (track coach), Madison Miller (sister), Tom Adams (athletic director), Macy Miller (sister), Jennifer Reep (principal), Angela Congelli (cross country coach).

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East Gaston High senior Chase Blackburn has signed to play football at Wingate University, in Wingate, NC. Seated lt to rtChloe Center (friend), Michelle Blackburn (mom), Chase, Jim Blackburn (dad). Standing lt to rt- Sean Joyce (head football coach), Ryan Resendez (assistant coach), Jesse May (assistant principal), Tom Adams (athletic director).

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

FOOTHILLS FARMERS’ MARKET Fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, eggs, plants & more! 8am til 12pm.

126 W. Marion St., Shelby - City Pavilion. 100% LOCAL GUARANTEED! We accept EBT and Debit. www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com ALL SUMMER MERCHANDISE 70%-90% OFF original retail. From air conditioners to beach toys, we have everything to get you ready for summer.

One day only, SAT. MAY 5th, 9am-5pm. SIDE DOOR next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City. CASH ONLY.

PT PHARMACY TECH/ CASHIER NEEDED Want to try something different? Want a fast paced job that uses lots of technology? Want to learn more about medications and possibly experience a new career pathway? TAS Drug in Cherryville is seeking a motivated PT employee to work as a cashier and train as a pharmacy technician. You must be over 18 & have a flexible work schedule. Previous pharmacy experience is not required. Resumes can be emailed to tasdrug@yahoo.com. For more information, please call 704-435-5082. (704) 435-5082 tasdrug@yahoo.com

BIG AL’S OF SHILOH: NOW HIRING Full and Part time.

Apply in person. No phone calls please. 2190 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton.

SOUTHCO INDUSTRIES, INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED TRUCK EQUIPMENT UPFITTERS AND INSTALLERS. MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE WOULD BE A PLUS. (704) 482-1477 CAROLYN. GRANT@SOUTHCOINDUSTRIES.COM

HELP WANTED, MY SHOP OR YOURS. Plenty of work. Auto COME DILLY DALLY WITH US! We offer vendor spaces, consignment items on approval, and lots of items for sale.

Antiques, Elephants, Golden Books, Wind Chimes, Yard Art, Espresso Beans, Hand Made Soaps, Vintage Jewelry, Tavern Puzzles and a Notary Public on sight. Open Monday thru Saturday from 10 til 6 and Sunday from 1 til 6.

123 West Marion Street Shelby - across the street from the Farmer’s Market. (704) 4817782 dalliedllc@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT BELMONT: HANDYMAN/YARD MAN NEEDED Part time. Must have valid drivers license, dependable transportation.

Be willing to work independently. No criminal background. Experience preferred, hourly wage based on experience. (704) 575-9445 NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers.

Must have valid drivers license.

Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516

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EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION. Local Shelby Church is actively seeking a Christian individual with high morals and values as an Administrative Assistant to provide 24 hours of office/clerical work with a possible flex hour as needed. This work consists of, but isn’t limited to- preparation of bulletin/newsletter/calendar, preparing financial statements, supporting the ministerial staff, and other general office duties. Individual must be able to use Mac and Quickbooks and have a high school diploma. Other required clerical duties/responsibilities will be explained and discussed once contact with applicants are made.

Interested applicants need to apply by submitting their cover letter and resume by mail to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church c/o Personnel Committee, 198 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

HIRING TRIM CARPENTER. Must have own vehicle and pass background check. Blake 704477-6894 or Adam (828) 447-8278

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) 4729367

GUTTER INSTALLERS NEEDED. Drivers License preferred, $10-12 per hour. (828) 288-0647

COWORKING SPACE AVAILABLE Meeting/Conference Rooms, Training Space and Office Rentals. Great Rates.

407 N Lafayette St., Shelby, NC (704) 466-3051 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info, call (24 hrs). (704) 8651561

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING FULL AND PART TIME. Experienced Sales Associate for Retail Clothing Store in Shelby. Apply in Person (704) 482-0082

Body and Mechanic. Must have experience and tools. (704) 4450970

LOCAL COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURER and Installation Company looking for hard working dedicated and punctual individuals part time or full time. Must be able to pass background check. Willing to train the right individual. Please apply in person, 8am-4pm. 111 Fairhope St., Forest City off of Withrow Rd., behind Big Lots. (828) 382-0174

PART TIME FACILITIES MANAGER Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) in Shelby, NC is currently accepting applications for a part time Facilities Manager.

This position will coordinate and direct the design, planning, construction, maintenance and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities by performing the following duties personally or through other contracted individuals or companies for all CUMC properties. A downloadable application and complete job description is available at http://cumcshelby.org / about-us / job - open ings/ Completed applications may be submitted in person, mailed to Central UMC, Attn.

Staff/Parish Committee, 200 East Marion Street, Shelby NC 28150 or faxed to Attn. Staff/ Parish Committee at 704-4874351 or emailed to central@ cumcshelby.org. (704) 4874351 central@cumcshelby.org

MANUFACTURING FAIST ChemTec, Inc. is a manufacturing company in Gastonia NC near Cleveland County. Positions available in our Production Department packing material and using forklifts to move material to other locations in the facility. Several shift opportunities available during the week plus weekend shift available (work 36 hours paid for 40 Friday - Sunday). Company offers Medical, Dental Vision insurance, 401K, and vacation benefits along with competitive wages. Work uniforms are provided to employee at no cost. (704) 874-2309 cindy.mcgrady@faist-chemtec.com RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Must have own tools and reliable transportation. Call (704) 484-2015 HELP WANTED: PART-TIME CONSTRUCTION Need Basic Knowledge of New Home Construction. Good Pay For The Right Person! Must Provide References. Call 704-472-1916 Leave Message.

FARM LABOR WORKERS NEEDED. Must have NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299

Nippon Electric Glass, LLC Fiber Glass Products

MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. Needed full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license.

(704) 473-4299 AUTOMOTIVE DISMANTLER Carguts Recycling Inc is seeking an automotive dismantler.

Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Must have own tools ready to dismantler vehicles of all types. Must be able to operate forklift. Must be dependable and have own transportation. Job requires knowledge of vehicles and ability to remove parts from bumper to bumper. Experience required.

Wages depends on experience. Apply in person at 360 Ossee Street Blacksburg, SC 29702. No phone calls please. sales@carguts.com PART TIME CHURCH ADMIN ASSISTANT Local Kings Mountain Church is actively seeking an Admin Assist to provide 25 hours of of¿ce/clerical work to include preparation of bulletin/newsletter and other documents as needed. Must be able to use Microsoft word, Excel, Publisher and Quickbooks.

Must be a good Christian individual with a great work ethic and posses adequate of¿ce experience and some education (3 years work exp; high school diploma). This person will also provide support to the ministerial staff. Other required clerical duties/responsibilities will be explained and discussed once contact with applicants are made. Interested applicants need to apply by submitting their cover letter and resume by mail to Patterson Grove Baptist Church c/o Personnel Committee, 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 7395826 HEATING & AIR INSTALLERS/ HELPERS Now hiring Heating & Air Conditioning Installers and Helpers. Must have clean drivers’ license. Subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air; 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 487-7877 lisa@shelbyhvac.com

940 Washburn Switch Road, Shelby, NC 28150 Nippon Electric Glass, (formerly PPG Industries), Inc. is currently interviewing for full-time production positions at its Shelby, NC Fiber Glass manufacturing facility. If you are interested in working in a dynamic, growth oriented environment and being part of a successful, global company, we invite you to join our team.

This position requires use of, or access to, information subject to the Export Control Regulations. Accordingly, only U.S. citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

NEG offers competitive wages & excellent benefits including health care, savings plan, education assistance, vacation time & paid holidays.

Production operations run 24/7 with 12 hour rotation shifts. Production positions include lifting & carrying, packing, loading, cleaning, and operating equipment or general utility. Production workers starting salary is starting from $16.11, $16.68, and $17.18/hr. & $18.26 per hour, with pay increases every six months for one year. We also offer 1 week of vacation after 6 months and 2 weeks’ of vacation after 1 year of employment.

TO APPLY YOU MUST HAVE EARNED A CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE (CRC) THROUGH THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE or HIGH SCHOOL AT THE BRONZE LEVEL OR HIGHER.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: https://neg.selectrakonline.com/apply Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

BUSINESS SERVICES BARNETT’S LAWN MAINTENANCE Grass cutting, Mulching, Pressure washing, Weed eating, Hedge trimming, Debris removal. Residential & Commercial. Free Estimates, Insured. Rutherford & Cleveland County. (828) 447-8287

MCPHERSON HANDY MAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free estimates. (704) 300-1299

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

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

Whatever needs to be done!

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

SCOTT’S GRASS CUTTING Let me cut your grass this spring and summer. No yard to small. Free estimates (704) 7517474 scottweaver8@yahoo.com

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND PRESSURE WASHING Looking for affordable lawn care services and pressure washing ?? Give us a call for a free estimate. We offer grass cutting, weed eating, edging, pressure washing, cleaning flower beds, and gutters. (704) 466-2333

CONCRETE WORK. Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Masonry, Repairs. Stucco and Brick repairs. FOUNDATION LIFTING. Call John Ellison.

(828) 289-3652 LANDSCAPING AND SMALL GRADING. Landscaping, Grass Cutting, and Lot Clearing, Driveway Leveling etc.. Call Kaleb Blanton, if no answer Leave Message.

Free Estimates. (704) 6924203

BOONE’S TREE EXPERTS. Trimming, Topping, Removal, Stump Grinding, Danger trees, Chipper and Bobcat work. Insured. Free Estimates. 828429-4742, 828-289-9756, (828) 980-8119

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

YARD CLEAN-UP. Debris Removal. Spreading Gravel and Mulch. Creating flower beds and small Gardens and stone walkways. Bush trimming and small tree removal or pruning. Practically anything outdoors. Tidy up your place. You call, I haul. No job too small in Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750

RUCKER LAWN CARE AND ODD JOBS. Tile Cleaning & Sealing. Custom Back Splashes. “No Job Too Small”! (704) 473-1522

TRACTOR/DOZER WORK. Driveways, Bush Hog, Haul rock, sand, mulch, dirt. Free Estimates. No job too small. 828429-4742, 828-289-9756 (828) 980-8119

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YARD SALES

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

CLEVELAND COUNTY BREAKFAST, YARD SALE/ BAKE SALE Sat May 5th, 6:30 - 11:00 AM Christian Freedom Church Youth/Children Camp Fundraiser. 246 Range Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

JUNIOR CHARITY LEAGUE FUNDRAISER. Attic Treasures Saturday, May 5th, 8am - 12pm.

Admission is $2. Proceeds from the attic sale benefit the Clothing Room Project of the Junior Charity League of Shelby which clothes hundreds of school aged children in our community each year. To be held at Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby.

1751 East Marion St., Shelby, NC 28152 GARAGE/MOVING SALE Sat May 5th, 2018 from 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM Refrigerator, stove, kitchen items, NASCAR model cars, tools, & various household items 147 Old Home Place, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

MCDOWELL COUNTY GIGANTIC SIDEWALK YARD SALE Sat. May 5th, 7:30am until. Over 60 participating merchants and individuals. Historic Downtown Marion Business District.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2000 HONDA GOLDWING SE. 25th Anniversary Edition, less than 83,000 miles. Flags do not go with it. $6500 firm. (828) 4297495 2007 YAMAHA TOUR DELUXE. Great Deal! All extras, 19K miles. Garage kept. Wholesale this month. 704-460-6457 or (704) 263-2869

STUDDED SNOW TIRES HANKOOK RADIAL STUDDED SNOW TIRES USED FOR ONLY TWO WINTERS FOR AROUND TOWN DRIVING. GREAT DEAL! 245/65 R17. 107S (704) 974-0426 EASYLIVINNC@GMAIL.COM FOR SALE Best Offer. Set of 4 Toyota Tacoma 2018 TRD SPORT WHEELS 17”X 8”. Black.

Pictures available. (704) 4185779 2 CURIO CABINETS FOR SALE. Both for $100. 1 blue chair, $15. Also other items.

(704) 974-8440 DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. (3) kennels, 6’3” long x 3’1.5” wide x 6’ tall. (6) kennels 8’5” long x 3’3.5” wide x 6’ tall. $1500 for all.

(704) 418-1590 WATCH 2000 TV CHANNELS, MOVIES, Children’s channels, adult channels, news for $99.

Get three day hotel stay for $25, 7 days, $50. i phone 7+ new, black, 32 gig, $650. (704) 9629007 LADIES PLUS SIZE JEANS. CAPRIS, sizes 30-34. Shorts, size 26. $3 each. Brand New Bras, sizes 48C-52D. (828) 7554053

SHELBY RV PARK. RV Lots available. (704) 300-1573 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND. CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites.

(704) 435-0938

COUCH, DESKS (2), BUNK BEDS, FREEZER, CURTAINS, Chest of drawers, sirius boom box, desk chair, reasonably priced (980) 295-8576 RETAIL SHOP WITH ATTACHED WAREHOUSE 1875 sq ft retail storefront space with attached 1875 sq ft warehouse and apartment. Located at 205 North Mountain St., Cherryville. (704) 616-3739 ratatman@gmail.com ROGUE MANDOLIN WITH CASE. $50 (704) 689-0772

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

2 GRAVE SITES. Cleveland Memorial Park. Near the statue of Jesus $2000 obo, buyer pays closing. (704) 472-8967

FOR SALE

CAROLYN’S STOP & SHOP. Silk flowers, crafts, alterations.

Come shop with us. Jesus loves you and we do too! 2319 Cleveland Ave, Hwy 226, Grover.

SEWING MACHINES. White “jeans” machine with sewing box. Very good condition, used very little. Also 1959 Singer model 401A with carrying case and manual, in good condition. $250 for both !!!! (704) 692-1364 2 BIRD CAGES “Top Of The Line”! Both 54” tall x 32” wide.

Great Condition! One $200 and One $125. (704) 481-1874 2 GRAVE SITES. Cleveland Memorial Park. Near the statue of Jesus $2000 obo, buyer pays closing. (704) 406-9280 COW MANURE COMPOST. Good for gardens. Dump truck load, delivered, $145. (980) 2419010

SUNFIRE PLUS MOBILITY CHAIR Nice mobility chair, short turn around, 6 wheels, charger. 200 lb capacity. Setup & delivery included. (704) 951-4224 8X12 STORAGE BUILDING with two lofts 4x8, one window, double doors, $1900.

(828) 305-1628 ANTIQUE SIDE TABLE. Large starburst mirror, corner carved wood table, Pro Form treadmill, outdoor bar with two stools, (3) large southwest framed artwork, (3) panel metal room divider.

(704) 419-3935 ZEP PARTS WASHER. Good condition! $75.00 obo. Call 704434-7136 or (704) 600-8404 DEERING 5 STRING BANJO. with Case & Stand. Gold Plated. “Like New!” $1650.00 OBO. call 704-434-7136 or (704) 6008404 4.3 LITRE CHEVY ENGINE. Good condition. Out of a 1990 S10 Blazer. Only $450. Call (704) 466-3893 HORSE QUALITY HAY. 4x5 roll, never rained on, $40 picked up.

(828) 289-2648

WANT TO BUY WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545

10FT. KAYAK WITH SKIRT/ PADDLE. $125.00; Total Gym XLS $300; Craftsman 10” Table Saw $125; Rigid ShopVac 5 gallon $50. (843) 833-5485 INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES. Rimoldi Overlock in cabinet, $700 OBO. TacSew, Blind, Hem, new motor, $700 OBO. Both in excellent condition.

Chesnee, SC. (828) 400-9763 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Offering Above and Inground pools, parts and supplies. We also maintenance, open/close pools, etc. 704-4183277. (828) 245-7540

PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 482-0540 DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $795 with this ad.

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

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

CAMPERS 2014 SALEM GRAND VILLA CAMPER. 408 Red Park Model.

3 Slides, 2 A/Cs, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Central Vacuum, Full Size Fridge, Queen Bed, HideA-Bed, Sofa, 2 TVs, Microwave, Sliding Door. Parked under roof since new! $25,500 obo. Call 704-434-7136 or (704) 6008404

FOR SALE CARPORTS, RV/BOAT COVERS, Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments.

Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE. Sat. 5/5/18, 7AM - 12PM. Highland Pines neighborhood.

Across street from Boiling Springs Elementary School.

Rain date 6/2/18.

PRIDE SCOOTER Nice scooter, new batteries, light weight, ez transported. 225 lb capacity.

Charger included. Price includes setup & delivery. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com CUB CADET RZT-50. Zero turn mower. 50” wide deck. Like new, ready to go. $1800 (704) 4344862

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LOOKING FOR VINTAGE FIREARMS to restore. Prefer .22, .38, .357. Please call 704600-8560.

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

FARM & GARDEN

WANT TO BUY LAND to build a home. Minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view. Email details, price, etc to: landpage777@ gmail.com I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct.

Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197 OLD ROCK CHIMNEY to tear down and move. 828-429-4794 (704) 538-8741 BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title, running or not. Fast on time service. (704) 692-6752 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. 704-4810954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756

JOHN DEERE 185 HOOD $75 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net KNOXHAVEN IRIS ARE BEGINNING TO BLOOM! Call for an appointment to select 6 you want.

10am-12pm or 4pm-7pm; Pay $25; In August they are yours; No Substitutes! (704) 538-8955 OLD FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Call for info. (704) 530-0516 HUSKEE SUPREME REAR TINE TILLER, excellent condition, $350. 18” Ford Backhoe Bucket, $300. Ford Ripper Tooth, $250.

(828) 289-1817 HAY, 4X4 ROUND BALES. No rain, $20 each. Forest City area. (828) 305-2679

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal.

Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton, Collector. (704) 695-4917 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Jimmy, 828-289-1175 (828) 247-1070

FORD NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR Very Nice 1995 FORD New Holland Tractor, 2WD, one owner, low 1131 hours, excellent condition, stored in closed garage $8950 (704) 300-8556

FARM & GARDEN TOP QUALITY FESCUE HAY Excellent quality, fertilized and weed free. Tight and heavy net wrapped rolls. Large quantity available. (704) 300-9042 FARMALL C TRACTOR with cultivators. $1500 firm. (704) 418-1590 KUBOTA TRACTOR BX2660.

4WD, front end loader, 60” deck, diesel, hydrostatic drive, 700 hours, 3 point hitch, $11,500. (704) 4778784

1950 FORD 8N ALL ORIGINAL. Local tractor. Has every option that was available in 1950. Four good tires with wheel weights on rear.

Includes middle buster plow and 3 point carryall. $3450 Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

WANT TO BUY

CEMETERY LOTS. 3 CEMETERY LOTS IN KINGS MOUNTAIN NC. LOT 3084, SECTION 3. IN THE OLDER PART OF THE CEMETERY. (828) 8632408 GRASSHOPPER 721D RIDING MOWER 61” Cut with Hopper.

Little rust on front deck. $3200 or best offer! (704) 466-1693 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 4876855 MEDIUM SIZE HOT POINT REFRIGERATOR, $100. Upright freezer, Sears, $100. Both in good condition. Other items for sale. 9 to 7pm. (704) 472-5486 GENERAL G9225 LATHE. Variable speed 2 HP, 208-230V motor. $1600. (704) 868-0660

SEEKING VINYL RECORD COLLECTIONS. Paying cash for record collections of any size.

Mainly looking for Classic Rock, Blues, Jazz, Heavy Metal, Rap, Soul, Funk, Psychedelic Rock, etc. (828) 980-8104 ncscmusic@ gmail.com WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329

C-PAP MACHINE FOR SALE. Almost brand new. Best offer!

Call (828) 245-9662

NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. (828) 748-7264

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $595.

Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 2455895

HOUSE WANTED - NH Couple wants 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Well Maintained Country Home 2-10 acres, Rutherford and surrounding counties, no Lakefront or HOA’s, cash purchase/ no realtors (603) 466-9898 valleygravel@outlook.com

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

CARS & TRUCKS

BABY MUSCOVY DUCKS $5.00 EACH; Baby Turkeys $5.00 each; Black Giant Chicks $2.00 each; Grown Turkeys $50.00 pair. Call (864) 490-6790 AKC SIBERIAN HUSKIES, parents on site. Shots UTD. $450 each. 2 females black and white with blue eyes. 704-480-6178, (704) 418-1360 DAY OLD GUINEA KEETS for sale. Pearl & purple colored. $5 each. 704-491-9568 or (704) 6923506

2014 DODGE CHALLENGER RT. Red, 6 speed, 10,300 miles, $18,500. Call after 2pm. (828) 247-0329 jdray0358@yahoo. com

2005 HONDA PILOT 139505 miles, Call for Price, (704) 7481890 sales@ctcautosports. com 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE V6, fully loaded, remote start, new tires, runs great, $3000. (828) 657-1984

BIG BONED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Male & Female. 6 weeks old. $200 each. Call (704) 718-3827 AKC ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. Shots & worming UTD. Tails docked, dew claws removed.

Taking deposits now. 4 males, 2 females. Ready 5/5/18. (704) 4199389

2001 ACURA CL 97861 miles, Call for Price, (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD TRD 4X4 OFF ROAD. 2200 miles, extended cab, loaded, all bells and whistles. Buy for $34,000 or take over lease.

(828) 447-4023 2004 FORD RANGER with extended cab, V6 automatic, $4995. (828) 287-3820

2001 FORD F-150 78654 miles, Call for Price, (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. I have red and black tri male and female available. Both parents are double registered. Puppies will be ready May 20th. Please text if interested. (864) 490-9628 nikki.bell62@ yahoo.com FREE KITTENS FOR INSIDE HOMES Don’t Wait! Reputable/ Good Homes Only! Please Call (704) 472-7116 FREE BEAUTIFUL KITTENS to a good home. Call (704) 538-7195

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE mini van, new engine, $950.

Also used furniture. 704-6929915 or (704) 434-7761

2007 HONDA PILOT 139047 miles, Call for Price, (704) 7481890 sales@ctcautosports. com

2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 122512 miles, Call for Price, (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com

CARS & TRUCKS

2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 110373 miles, Call for Price, (704) 748-1890 sales@ ctcautosports.com

2002 NISSAN MAXIMA 143106 miles, Best Offer!, (704) 7481890 sales@ctcautosports.com

1999 FORD F-150 pick up, 1 owner, 68K, like new. $6000.

Also 4 tires, 225-16-16, $100 for all 4. (704) 418-1590

2008 HONDA ACCORD SDN 130247 miles, Best Offer!, (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com 2007 PONTIAC G6 133121 miles, Best Offer!, (704) 7481890 sales@ctcautosports.com 2003 FORD EXPLORER 4WD, Eddie Bauer, 1 owner, 198K mies, heated seats, DVD, AC, 3rd row seat, $5000 obo. (704) 530-1867

2003 CHEVROLET S-10 104K miles. 5 speed. $2500. 2000 Lincoln Town Car EX, 198k miles. $2100. 1964 Impala Chevrolet, 350 engine, 4 door, $5000. (828) 453-1558 2012 HONDA CR-V with 4 cylinder, 93,600 miles. Pay off loan $12,660. 828-287-0982 or (828) 305-0595

1999 FORD ECONOLINE High Rise Custom Van with Triton engine. A-1 condition, loaded, new tires. 200K miles. Road & travel ready. (704) 297-5401 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Body in good condition, 4 door Sedan, blown motor, price negotiable. (828) 4473011

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FOR RENT

FOR RENT

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Also, pullout couch, queen size and golf cart. Weeks and weekends. Good off season rates.

704-482-9781 (704) 472-5182

LARGE MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Quiet area, Crest & Springmore School District.

(704) 313-7357

UTILITIES INCLUDED, $289 WEEKLY. Monthly Rates Available. WoodSpring Suites, newly renovated. Fully furnished studio w/kitchenette. Group Rates Available. 1010 Sue Lane, Shelby. (704) 487-1001

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. Myrtle Beach, SC. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 decks, close to ocean. WiFi, all amenities. Open weeks 6/16, 7/7, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11. (704) 718-4731

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR SALE BY OWNER Commercial Building located at 4522 Polkville Road (Hwy. 226). Across from Hometown Market in Polkville, NC. Approximately 800 Sq. Ft. Has County Water. $35,000. Call 704-4772606 or 828-453-0617 4522 Polkville Road, Lawndale, NC 28090

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBILE HOME. Nice Location in Springmore/Crest District. Stove & refrigerator, Washer & dryer. (704) 313-7357 I BEDROOM APARTMENT. South Post Rd, Shelby. Includes appliances. $425 month, $425 deposit. 704-692-0091 or (704) 487-8282 FREE HEAT AND WATER. Large 1 bedroom apartment, Shelby. Second floor, small complex. Excellent location.

No pets or HAP. Heat & water included in $450 month. (704) 487-5480 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. 211 N. Morgan St, Shelby. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 482-7723

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 6+ acres land with well and septic.

3000 feet off main highway with view. North of Casar. $28,000 firm. Call Johnny Short at (704) 538-8408 LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 567-9836 1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot.

Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-538-1199.

214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847

SITE #1706 OCEAN LAKES 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home.

Check out our link for all details, rates and availability. https:// oceanlakeshomeowners.com / properties/1706-mermaid-hideaway-2/ or call (704) 482-4112 SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites.

(704) 435-0938

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, Myrtle Beach, SC. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 decks, close to ocean. WiFi, all amenities. Open weeks 6/16, 7/7, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11. (704) 867-4066

4.9 ACRES FOR SALE near Forest Hunt Elementary School. Rutherford County. Water, good flat land, endless possibilities, lots of road frontage. $38,400. Call 828-248-1900, (828) 447-0120 N.C. HOMES 4 SALE By Owner.

AVIONRE.COM HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER. 166 Beheler Road, Forest City.

Call for more info. (828) 2875049 EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, beautiful 1.5 acre lot, cleared and ready for home with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836. www.bryantrealty.org 5201 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE RENTAL. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Sleeps 6. Call for reservations. Please leave message at (704) 484-3234

27.3 ACRES: 800 feet of frontage on Second Broad River, 900 feet highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. (864) 909-1035

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk.

(704) 472-7145

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

OCEAN LAKES VACATION. 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer, dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@ bellsouth.net (704) 484-2015

BRAND NEW. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath mobile home near Shelby Middle School. Rent to own. $595 month. New appliances, central heat/air, no pets. 980939-6633 ext #1.

OCEAN LAKES, MYRTLE BEACH, Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen/ dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803635-9831. (803) 718-2659

TAKING APPLICATIONS Nice Clean House, Lawndale, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, central heat/air, quiet neighborhood, $600 month, plus deposit.

Must have references. No inside pets. (704) 312-6346

TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502

1 BEDROOM DUPLEX, NEAR PATTERSON SPRINGS. Good neighborhood. References & credit check required. $420 month & deposit, 12 month lease. (704) 434-8518

2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. (704) 4871114

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

418 E. Warren St., Shelby.

Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

RUTHERFORDTON: Beautiful remodeled updated brick ranch, 1450SF, carport, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fireplace, h/w floors, excellent location in town. Open floor plan. $1000 per month, $1000 deposit with 1 year lease, pets negotiable.

Available 5/1/18. (704) 575-9445 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Could be 3 bed. Downtown Rutherfordton. Fenced back yard, no pets, $675 plus deposit.

(828) 458-7403

LATTIMORE, 3 BEDROOM APT. Half of Duplex - 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer connections. 4 miles from Boiling Springs. Deposit and References. No Pets. Voucher accepted if already approved. $550. (704) 472-9798

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

(2) 3 BEDROOM HOMES For rent in Ocean Lakes. All amenities, no pets. Please leave message. (704) 692-9133

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Don’t Wait!, good condition, 1 owner. (704) 472-8967

2002 TOYOTA TACOMA PreRunner 2WD, TRD Off Road Pkg., After Market Radio, Borlo Exhaust, Leer Bedcover, After Market Tint, Chrome Side Steps, Great Truck! No problems.

200,200 miles, $8500. Call or text 704-477-8121 or 704-4773381. $8500.

2017 RAM 1500 Express 4x4, 5.7 HEMI, silver regular cab, short bed, auto, 4900 miles, excellent condition. New car ordered, Need to sell. (704) 5380460

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GERMAN ROTTWEILER PUPPIES AND GREAT PYRENEES puppies for sale. (828) 289-8844 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-5381199. (704) 600-7847

2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE 150325 miles, Call for Price, (704) 748-1890 sales@ctcautosports.com

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1905 PRENTICE DRIVE, SHELBY. 3 bedroom mobile home includes appliances, water, trash collection & lawn mowing. Freshly painted and cleaned. $550 month, $550 deposit required. Coming soon.

2 bedroom mobile home, $475 month. Ware Properties. (704) 458-4848 CARRY-OUT GRILL. For rent in Casar. Call Johnny Short at (704) 538-8408 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Includes utilities, cable and wifi, 3 minute drive to downtown Forest City. From $150 week, discount monthly. (828) 245-0444 2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

From $125 week & up. (828) 245-0444

1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included, $180 weekly or monthly for discount. Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 245-0444 NEWLY REMODELED. Energy Efficient 1 Bedroom Apartment, Forest City. $425 per month plus deposit. Also, 2 bedroom, $465.

(828) 248-1776

$199.99 & UP WEEKLY SPECIAL. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, HD ESPN/Showtime.

Nightly $49.99 & up. (828) 2863681

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