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Once upon a time Belmont had its own airport

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Any hour of any day, people in and near Belmont can see and hear the roar of jets carrying passengers to and from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. But there was once a time when the purr of Piper Cubs and similar small aircraft was the main sound that filled the air along Wilkinson Blvd. near the Catawba River.

The reason being, Belmont had its own airport for several years there during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

The airport was a dirt strip that ran through Browntown parallel to the north side of the boulevard from about where Catos Trailer Park is now located down to Riverview Avenue. Benny Brown See AIRPORT, Page 2

Tanner Muse Benny Brown grew up near the former Belmont airport and still lives in a house where the runway was. In this shot he’s seen holding a propeller from a Piper J3 Cub of the type that was often stationed at the dirt strip.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont city parks ready for crowds to return

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

While the City of Belmont parks have been closed over the past few weeks due to COVID-19 concerns, municipal and other workers are busy making improvements to the facilities.

The big story on the public parks scene is the beautiful new multi-purpose pavilion being constructed in the heart of Stowe Park.

The pavilion is on a 30x40foot concrete pad and 22-feet tall. It features an arching roof topped with green structural steel panels. The pavilion will be lighted for evening events. Cost for the project was $145,000 from the City General Fund..

“It will be a great place for weddings, concerts, parties,

Las Vegas Raiders select Tanner Muse in NFL Draft

Here’s the new pavilion being built in Belmont’s Stowe Park. company picnics, and other things,” said Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe.

The pavilion is being

built by Blueprint Construction out of Graham, N.C. and should be done in a few more weeks- if the weather cooper-

Photo by Alan Hodge ates. Interestingly, when the foundation for the pavilion was being dug, workers hit See PARKS, Page 4

Every kid that picks up a football has dreams of one day playing in the National Football League. For most those thoughts will amount to no more than a whimsical fantasy.

However, for South Point’s Tanner Muse that dream came true when his name was called in the third round of this year’s NFL draft.

Muse has always been a gifted player with a solid work ethic. He was a standout three-sport athlete at South Point High School where he was heavily recruited by an assortment of D1 football programs.

After weighing his options Muse chose Clemson. While playing for the Tigers, Tanner

had an outstanding career as a safety and special teams ace.

During his time at Clemson, Muse proved himself to be a solid contributor racking up 237 tackles and seven interceptions while playing on two national championship teams in 2016 and again in 2018.

Tanner made his mark as a player known for his outstanding speed and football savvy. Muse had a nose for the ball. He was always in the thick of the action.

Once Tanner’s college career was over NFL analysts went to work and started to speculate on where he would fit in at the next level.

Most agreed that Muse was a solid playmaker but there were those that wondered how his skills would translate to the NFL. See MUSE, Page 4

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The late Dorothy Smith Goode, who grew up on her father Sinclair Smith’s farm in Catawba Heights, remembered Arrowood and his yellow Cub as well. “He would land in the cow pasture and take us for rides,� she was once quoted as saying.

Brown says the airstrip would often hold shows on weekends and Arrowood as well as other local pilots would wring their planes out. “They would draw a big crowd,� he said. “People would line up.�

Popular stunts Arrowood would perform included throwing a roll of toilet paper out of his plane and spin around to see if he could cut the streaming tissue with the prop.

The Belmont airport was also a flight school. “One student’s name was Sparky Armstrong and he was only 15-years-old, and officially too young to fly legally by himself but did anyway,� said Brown. “Manson told Sparky if he ever came in to land and saw the black and white FAA car, to fly over to the Mount Holly airport and wait a while.�

Armstrong took the skills he learned at the little dirt strip in Belmont, and then went on to a career in the US Air Force and with Eastern Airlines.

Back when the Belmont airport was operating, traffic on Wilkinson Blvd. was a whole lot less than today, a fact that came in handy at least once. “One pilot named Runt Adams had a plane that was dirty and the airport didn’t have a way to wash it so he taxied across the boulevard where there was a hose,� Brown said. “After it was clean, he just pulled onto the highway and took off.�

Another incident that could have ended tragically took place just after the end of the war when a military plane was trying to find the Belmont airport in the dark. “He buzzed back and forth across town and finally some people took cars to the strip

AIRPORT From Page 1 grew up in the area that was named for his grandfather and as a boy spent a lot of time at the airport. In fact, he credits those days with launching his career in aviation. “I got the flying bug at the Belmont airport,� Brown said. “I went on to become a commercial pilot with over 3,000 hours of flying time.�

Brown still lives in a house with his wife Betty that sits where the runway ended, and often thinks about the days when small planes buzzed overhead piloted by characters from Belmont and the surrounding area.

Of course, there was plenty of adventure at the little airport. “Near where the house is there was a big tree and to land, the pilots had to come in over it and drop down,� said Brown. “Once, a pilot misjudged and bounced off the roof then went through the cabbage patch with the prop throwing cabbage everywhere. It made cole slaw with an airplane.�

Pilot Author Hawkins, whose son Festus still lives where the strip was located, also had an adventure. “Author would never tie his shoe strings,� Brown said. “Once, the strings got tangled in the control pedals and he crashed.�

Both the cabbage-shredder and Hawkins came out of their mishaps OK. Local aviator Manson Arrowood, who had flown anti-submarine patrol aircraft looking for German U-boats along the North Carolina coast during the war, owned the Belmont airport. His name is listed on a Civil Air Patrol “Certificate of Belligerency� roster for that time period with the rank of lieutenant. Arrowood was known for his flying proficiency and had several stunts to his “credit� in Belmont. “I heard he flew an airplane under the Buster Boyd Bridge and the Wilkinson Blvd.

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All good things must end and so did the brief yet colorful career of the airport in Belmont. Brown says that for a time it was a dirt auto racetrack, then the homes, businesses, and trailers that are there now took over. “I can still smell the oil, paint, and gas aroma in those planes even today,� Brown said. “It was a great place.� *If anyone has recollections of or photos from the Mount Holly airport that ran beside NC27 please contact me here at the paper I would love to write a story on that bit of local aviation history as well.

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This archival photo shows pilot Author Hawkins and a Piper Cub at the Belmont-Browntown airport that operated just after World War II near Wilkinson Blvd. and the Catawba River.

Photo courtesy Allen Millican

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Dymax Corp. to construct $21.5 million facility

It takes a village

The Gaston County Economic Development Commission has announced that the Dymax Corp. will purchase approximately16 acres from KRM Development, located on Chief Court, in the Gastonia Technology Park (GTP).

Dymax plans an initial investment of up to $21.5 million to construct an advanced manufacturing operation in the GTP. The company intends to create approximately 59 jobs within five years.

The proposed average annual wage is $59,814.The EDC has been working with the consultants since November

By Allison Bansen

of 2018 on this project.

Dymax Corporation is a leading solutions provider of integrated rapid and light-cure formulations and equipment for the consumer and auto-motive electronics, aerospace, defense, and medical markets.

“By developing a deep understanding of our customers’ challenges,we are able to provide solutions for each unique opportunity,” said Aaron Mambrino, President of Dymax North America. “Dymax is experiencing steady and significant growth,and our expansion from our Northeast roots into

North Carolina opens doors to outstanding labor, technical, and logistic resources.

The combination of available resources and solid support from state and local officials made North Carolina a great choice.”

“We are excited to welcome the Dymax Corp. to Gaston County and to the Gastonia Technology Park,” said Tracy Philbeck, Chairman of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners.

“This firm is a great addition to Gaston County’s business community. The recruitment of global companies was a key reason for the County’s

development of the Gastonia Technology Park. If we are to compete for quality economic projects, Gaston County has to provide the proper physical setting for industry. With the Apple Creek Development, as our next industrial product, we will soon be ready for the future.” Chairman Philbeck added, “We look forward to the next step of this great project ---the construction of the advanced production facility. Gaston County looks forward to our lifelong relationship with the Dymax Corp.”

do not even have to say a word. I am met They say it takes with “honey, let me a village to raise come over and give a child. Well, I you an hour to get couldn’t agree more. away”. Well, she did In fact, someone just that and when recently quoted me she left that night my those exact words middle son, Jack did and it had me thinknot want her to go. ing about raising my Allison Bansen Once again, we were three boys and oh the stories all inside, or so we thought, I can tell. Thank goodness for and my Mom headed back neighbors like family because home, the way the crow flies. last year my youngest, who We were ready to sit down by the way, is the hardest for dinner and bam. Where is baby ever, decided to walk Jack? Here we go again….. out the front door and head Jack! My mom comes flying up the street. We were all in back over. We were lookthe back yard and literally ing everywhere. Little did within seconds Lane is gone. we know that our quiet little We start rushing around panthumb sucker had sneaked in icked that he headed for the the back of her car, strapped back woods and was lost. himself in the car seat and This was right about the time went on his own joy ride to that kid got lost in the woods NeNe’s. I happened to get in and they couldn’t find him for days in frigid cold temps but my car and drive over there a bear supposedly saved him. just to check and there he sat Well, we don’t have bears but on the front porch sucking his I’m pretty sure Lane would thumb with grandpa inside snuggle up with one it he clueless. Now I must say, the could. Screaming his name, village includes more women thinking the worst, we finally then men. That’s all I have to got the text. Ummm, are say about that.

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Shelby bypass section open A new portion of the Shelby Bypass is now open to drivers. The 5.6-mile segment extends from Peachtree Road to N.C. 226.

Work on the $19 million contract started in April 2018.

It included paving, grading and installing signals and overhead signs to this section that was already built out but needed final surfacing and other elements.

Another segment under construction between N.C. 226 and west of N.C. 150 is scheduled for completion in 2022. The final two sections are scheduled for construction in 2024, extending the bypass to west of Stony Point

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PARKS From Page 1 a hard place where the frame for the movie screen that once in the park back in the 1950s and early 1960s.

Another Stowe Park upgrade that has been in the works for several months now is the stone retaining wall along S. Main St. The wall and its landscaping have transformed a raw dirt embankment into a beautiful sweep of stone and plantings. The stone is similar to that used on the Spirit of the Fighting Yank stature area of the park. The S. Main St. entrance to the park is also getting a new sidewalk.

A new piece of playground

equipment is also slated for Stowe Park.

“We will be getting a new roundabout as well as a new play unit for kids ages two to five years,” Stowe said. “The roundabout will be handicapped accessible. The new equipment will be here in a few weeks.”

Besides Stowe Park, other parks in Belmont have been getting attention from city crews.

“Davis Park will be getting some new playground equipment for kids five to twelve years old,” Stowe said. “Other parks such as Linford and Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park have been getting landscaping work and rubber mulch to freshen them up.”

During these challenging

days when the parks have been closed, Stowe expressed thanks to the citizens of Belmont for their patience.

“We appreciate people understanding what the situation has been with the parks during this time,” he said. “We hope they will enjoy the new improvements.”

So, when will the parks reopen? City manager Adrian Miller had this to say.

“We are following the Governor’s guidelines for reopening our parks. We are hopeful that we can reopen portions of them later in May, but that will depend on guidance from the federal , state, and county governments. We want to be sure that our residents and visitors can enjoy our parks safely.”

Stowe Park’s new retaining wall. (Below) Retaining wall landscaping.

MUSE From Page 1 At 6’2” 230 lb Muse is huge for a safety. Due to his size, there were concerns that he may not be nimble enough to cover NFL caliber wide receivers.

Many pundits believed that Tanner’s skill set and size would necessitate a move from safety to linebacker.

Early on mock draft boards had Tanner projected as a possible late-round or priority free agent pick.

In the big scheme of things that’s not bad, but as it turned out the football world had other plans for Tanner Muse.

Not long after the college season ended, Tanner got an invite to the annual NFL Scouting Combine held in Indianapolis.

Of the thousands of players that play college football across the country only a few hundred are selected to attend.

At the combine, prospects are subjected to an intense series of football drills and psychological tests.

The process is demanding. Scouts want to know what a player brings to the table. Not only physically, but mentally.

The stakes are high. A poor showing can sink a player’s chances of being drafted. While a solid performance can significantly enhance a player’s stock.

For Tanner Muse, the combine was a huge success.

Everyone knew Muse was fast, but he blew the scouts away with a blistering 4.41 40 yard dash time. Tanner also held his own in the

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bench press, vertical jump, and field drills.

As the draft approached there was buzz that several teams were interested in Tanner and his name started to rise on draft boards across the league.

Of course, speculation is just that. No one knew for sure what would happen.

As the nationally televised draft got underway people across Gaston County tuned in to see if the Belmont standout would, in fact, be drafted.

On the second day of the draft with the third round winding down the waiting ended.

Tanner got a phone call from Raider head coach Jon Gruden. Coach Gruden asked Tanner if he wanted to be a Las Vegas Raider, to which Tanner replied, “Hell yeah!”

Shortly after that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made it official when he announced Tanner as the 100th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

It looks like the Raiders got their guy. A tough competitor that coach Gruden indicated that he and Las Vegas general manager Mike Mayock had had their eye on for a while.

The Raiders plan to line Tanner up at the linebacker spot. It’s a position he may need to grow into. However, based on his football smarts and versatility look for Muse to contribute right away on special teams.

To say that the people of Belmont were thrilled to see Tanner drafted would be an understatement. Soon after the pick was called social media blew up with posts congratulating him.

Few could be prouder than South Point head football coach Adam Hodge.

Over the years coach Adam Hodge has had a frontrow seat as he has watched Tanner grow.

Hodge first started working with Tanner on the JV level. Over the years coach Hodge has seen Tanner mature as both a player and a person.

Coach Hodge is thrilled for Tanner and is happy to see him get the recognition he deserves.

“We are extremely proud of Tanner and all his accomplishments,” Hodge said.

“We haven’t had many people make it to the NFL so he certainly is well-deserving of his accolades.”

Coach Hodge knows that Tanner has had a great run-up to now and believes his former player has a bright future ahead of himself.

“He had a great career in high school and college,” Hodge said. “We look forward to seeing him continue his journey in the NFL. Dreams still come true and it wonderful to see him live out his dream.”

Tanner is known for being a humble and grounded young man with a strong work ethic.

Despite being in the spotlight for many years Tanner has never forgotten where he comes from.

When asked about his thoughts on being drafted Muse kept the same outlook.

“It takes zero talent to hustle, keep the faith, and be proud of where you’re from,” he said.

With an attitude like that it will be no surprise to see Tanner Muse wearing the Raiders silver and black for years to come.

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Gaston ECA members make over 700 masks BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVD-19.

As part of a state-wide project, a group of dedicated volunteers from Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) has been working diligently to fill the needs of Gaston County by making cloth face coverings for COVID-19. ECA volunteers are using current CDC guidelines to make cloth face coverings across the state and distribute throughout local communities.

In Gaston County, eleven ECA members immediately jumped in when local requests started arriving for the cloth face coverings. So far, Gaston County volunteers have made over 700 cloth face coverings and distrib-

uted to local hospice groups, medical offices, home help organizations, local restaurants, drug stores, as well as many friends and family members.

Patti Wells, Gaston County ECA President said, “Volunteers will continue to cut, sew and deliver the masks as long as the need is there. The social distancing factor has not hindered Gaston County ECA’s passion to help where it’s needed. Much of the fabric, thread and elastic have been freely donated by each of the volunteers. Some of the fabric was donated to the organization.”

Want to learn more about

how you can get involved in Gaston County ECA’s face covering project? If so, contact Pam Bryson or call 704.865.3291. You don’t have to be an expert in sewing - volunteers are needed for cutting fabric and elastic,

as well as crochet. In fact, Gaston County ECA volunteers are making crocheted headbands (to relieve pressure placed on ears by face masks) which have been specifically requested by Charlotte Regional Hospice, that can be used with face coverings.

About ECA Gaston County ECA is a state volunteer organization supported by NC State Extension. Its mission is to strengthen families through leadership development, volunteer opportunities, and education through researchbased information from NC State University and North Carolina A&T University.

ECA helps our community by supporting NC State Extension programs and community projects, providing educational scholarships, teaching craft classes (such as ceramics, crochet, knitting, paper crafting, quilting, and sewing).

Ruby Cook Grant Gastonia, NC Ruby Cook Grant passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 82. Born on May 22, 1937 in Gaston County, Ruby was the daughter of the late Joseph Hooker Cook and Lula Grindstaff Cook.

Ruby worked at Belmont Hosiery prior to going to

Bell South where she was a customer service representative and operator for over 30 years. She was a longstanding member of Landmark Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by a daughter, Arita Grant Waddell.

Ruby is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Rev. Sanford Edward Grant; son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Hope Grant of Gastonia; grandchildren, Jordan Grant and Abigail Grant; brother, Pastor Odell Cook of Belmont.

A service of committal was held privately for the family at Goshen Cemetery in Belmont. Pastor Forrest Hennessee officiated.

Condolences may be sent to the Grant family online at www.mcleanfuneral.com McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Grant family.

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My Opinion: Gaston County home of the brave There are all types of bravery. One of the bravest things I think a person can do is eat a pickled pig foot. You know the kind I am talking about. The ones that float around in a big jar on the countertop at convenience stores and service stations and such establishments. The kind that once ran around in muck and slop.

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A long time ago I was at a country store, sitting at a picnic table having some nabs and a drink and a gentleman pulled up to the store and walked in and a few minutes later came out with his luncheon- a pack of saltines, a hunk of rat cheese, a tall Bud, and a pickled pig foot. “Mind if’n I jine ye?” he said.

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you should have seen his goozle going up Alan Hodge and down. All that Banner-News Editor was missing from this spectacle of bravado was banjo music.

Last week I saw another act of bravery.

It was the press conference by our county commission chair Tracy Philbeck where he declared the desire to open Gaston up for business and free folks from gubernator Cooper’s stay at home order. It reminded me a lot of patriots of old expressing weariness at being under the rule of a foreign power- this power being in Raleigh.

Well, no sooner was the declaration of independence uttered than the county had to backtrack a bit and say that the gubernator’s rule had to be obeyed. I have met the gubernator in person and he is a nice guy and seems kinda calm and quiet but I bet when he heard what had gone down in Gaston County last Wednesday he might have said something like “fooey” or “shucks” or “fudge”.

Nonetheless, I want to give a bravo and maybe even a rebel yell to Philbeck and the spirit of what he tried to do. It was a common sense move in a world where common sense is an increasingly uncommon commodity.

April 18, 2020 represents a significant milestone for me.

Let me tell you about it.

They say that the journey of many miles begins with the first step. Mine began on June 26, 2019. It was a Wednesday and the Charlotte Rescue Mission staff were having a meeting. Just a few weeks before, I was reading in the book of Exodus how the children of Israel were taunting the Egyptians who had drowned when God allowed the waters of the Red Sea to recede after they walked across it on dry land.

As I read these Scripture verses, I became concerned.

How long would it be before the children of Israel complained? It was the next verse where they were upset about the bitter water. They were mad at Moses for taking them out of Egypt to die in the wilderness. That verse took me to a Ted Talk by Shawn Achor.

He said to rewire my brain for happiness, I had to journal three things I am grateful for, journal one positive experience and do one random act

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Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory of LabConfirmed Cases Over 14 Days- Currently, North Carolina’s trajectory of lab-confirmed cases over the last 14 days cases is still increasing.

Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days- Currently, North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive over the last 14 days is decreasing.

Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 DaysCurrently, North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations over the last 14 days is largely level.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to be able to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread. These areas include: Increase in Laboratory Testing- North Carolina has surpassed 4,000 tests for the last 6 of 9 days with 6,000 tests reported yesterday.

Increase in Tracing Capability- NC DHHS announced the Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative, a new partnership with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) and the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC)

to double the state’s current contact tracing capabilities.

The Collaborative has started recruiting for these positions.

Availability of Personal Protective Equipment- The state has a 30-day supply of most personal protective equipment, except for gowns

and N95 masks.

“We need everyone to continue following the Stay At Home order right now so that we can move to the next phases of easing restrictions.

Complacency could risk lives and undo these plans,” added Governor Cooper.

Neither do I feel as though Tony Marciano I am standing calmly in the eye of the storm. I feel as though the winds are blowing at 30 miles per hour, but they are not knocking me over. Each day God calls me to put one foot in front of the other.

Covid19 will force me to face uncharted waters that were never taught in any business school in the world.

I have learned to be content. My welding class has been canceled due to the virus. I’ve only been to the classic car shop once since the virus hit. My US Coast Guard Auxiliary training has been virtual. In spite of how things turned out, I’m reminded to focus on what is noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.

I’m told to think about those things.

This is the link I mentioned. https://www.ted. com/talks/shawn_achor_the_ happy_secret_to_better_work It’s never too late to join me on this journey of rewiring your brain. Here is what I need you to do: • Journal three things you are grateful for • Journal one positive experience • Do one Random Act of Kindness I’ll be back in two weeks.

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Last week, Governor Roy Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update on where North Carolina stands in the fight against COVID-19 and urged North Carolinians not to let their guard down.

“North Carolinians have made tremendous sacrifices and it is making a difference,” said Governor Cooper.

“We remain hopeful that the trends will be stable enough to move into Phase 1 next week.”

“We need keep up the actions that will slow the spread of the virus. The good news is that we know we can do this. If we stay home now to protect our loved ones and our communities, we can put ourselves on a path to begin easing restrictions and moving forward as planned,” said Dr. Cohen.

As of today, North Carolina has 10,509 lab-confirmed cases, 546 people in the hospital, and 378 deaths due to COVID-19.

Governor Cooper and Secretary Cohen updated on where North Carolina stands on the following key metrics: Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 DaysCurrently, North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness is level over past 14 days, but

of kindness for 21 consecutive days. I shared that idea with the Rescue Mission staff that June day. I think some of them thought I was crazy.

Fast forward and it is November. In a staff team meeting I shared an update of my journey. I had not missed a day since June. What changed in my life was: 1) I renewed my driver’s license two months early; 2) I registered for a welding class at CPCC; 3) I signed up to volunteer at a classic car auto shop, 4) I joined the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

For years, I had asked God how do I make Philippians 4:8 part of my life. I tend to see the glass as half empty.

I’ve been a worrier since I can remember. My prayer was, “God, how can you rewire my brain so I look at life through the eyes of this verse which says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things.”

Saturday April 18th was the 300th consecutive day of journaling as I just noted. Little did anyone know that the Covid 19 virus would turn the world upside down. Focusing on this verse in a tangible way has given me a peace while I stand in a hurricane.

No, I don’t feel as though I’m in 120 mile per hour winds.

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Make Mother’s Day special Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in

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Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love

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• Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favorite morning treats.

• Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the flick and share her favorite film with you.

• Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

• Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family.

• Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history.

• Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear con-

taining her photo.

• Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo.

• Treat mom to a day off from her chores.

Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family.

• Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour.

• Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.

• Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them.

• Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone.

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let tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared.

• Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom.

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Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization has plenty of eats The Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) has an abundance of food available for its clients and anyone else in the town that needs eats so come and get it.

The shelves, refrigerators, and freezers at the CRO are so full of food that space is running out. CRO volunteer Candice Self had this to say.

“We normally have sixteen to eighteen families per day come in for food,” she said. “Lately, there have only been a few.”

Putting that statement into numbers, Self says it translates into 5-6k pounds before and 400-500 pounds now going out the CRO door.

The food is not just available for the CROs registered clients, anyone who is in need and lives in Mt. Holly can avail themselves of the cornucopia.

“Just bring an ID,” Self said.

The CRO is located at

2120A Spring St. in Mt. Holly next to the ABC store. Hours for food are 9-11:45am on Mondays,

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The phone is 704-827-0450.

“Just drop by,” said Self.

CRO volunteers Ruby Foster and Jean Panzica showing some more of the goods available for pickup. (Below) the CRO building.

CRO vols Sherry Ridlon left and Candice Fortner Self on right with just a portion of the food for giveaway.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Memorial Baptist Church South Main St • Belmont, NC

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

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

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

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

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

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

Ridgeview Baptist Church

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Catawba Heights Church of God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

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

Second Baptist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Chapel Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Crossroads Church

Message of Love Church

Core Church

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Centerview Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Covenant United Methodist

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

212 South Street 704-825-7269

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

East Belmont Church Of God

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

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

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

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

LOWELL

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

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

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Exodus Church

North Belmont Church of God

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Baptist Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Foursquare Gospel Church

Park Street United Methodist

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian Church

Power of the Spirit Church

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Fresh Anointing Church of God

South Point Baptist Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Gaston Christian Church

South Point United Methodist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

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

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Upper Room United Pentecostal

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

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

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

704-867-2317

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

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

Gateway Cowboy Church

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

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

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

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

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

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

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

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

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

First Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Will of God Church

Bethel Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lakeview Baptist Church

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Cramerton Temple of God Church

First United Methodist Church

McADENVILLE

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Tuckaseege Baptist Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

First Free Will Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

DALLAS

6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

CrossFix Ministries

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

Community Christian Fellowship

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

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

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

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Gaston County Library, Museum team up to keep community engaged Despite being closed to the public, the Gaston County Public Library (GCPL) and the Gaston County Museum of Art and History are still working to keep the community engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic by collaborating on a project called “We Draw Story Time.”

Alexander Brooks, who is the Education Manager at the museum, and Dallas Branch Library Manager Chrissie McGovern were working on separate projects to engage the community, and a museum staff member mentioned to Brooks that McGovern was still hosting her story time virtually from home.

“That reminded me of a

TV show I used to love when I was really little called ‘The Book Bird.’ The host would read a story and at the same time, was illustrating it,” Brooks said.

When he approached McGovern with the idea for “We Draw Story Time,” she jumped at the chance.

“It’s a good thing I was a children’s librarian for ten years -- my at-home collection of picture books is endless! I compiled a list of titles that would appeal to a variety of ages, while sparking creativity and imagination,” McGovern said.

The duo have planned 10 videos, all with accompanying coloring pages for each book that families can down-

load from the museum’s website. Both Brooks and McGovern said the goal is to engage their audience in different and unique ways, as well as to “challenge them to look at their world in a different perspective.”

Outside of the “We Draw Story Time” project, the Gaston County Museum is using its social media presence to showcase rarely seen artifacts from the collection, as well as introducing its staff to the public at large. The staff is working with Gaston County Schools by offering virtual programming for teachers and participating in the virtual Career Day with Hawks Nest STEAM Academy in Gastonia. If you would like

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to see what the museum has planned, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

The GCPL and its branch locations continue to focus on early literacy by conducting virtual story times on Facebook. Plus, residents with library cards can access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music through the library’s digital services such as hoopla, NC Live, and Tumblebooks, just to name

a few. If you do not have a library card, you can register for a temporary virtual card.

Since closing to the public, the library has issued 162 virtual cards, which are valid now through July 28. Once the library reopens, these cards must be converted to a physical library card before they expire. For more information, visit www.gastonlibrary.org.

Gaston County lead-

ers closed the libraries and museum to the public on Tuesday, March 17. Gaston County leaders are working on a plan for what a gradual re-opening of in-person library and museum services will look like for this summer.

“The building may be dark, but the Museum is most definitely still working and still serving our community,” said Brooks.

Meditations Root your identity in Jesus Many years ago, I served a small rural congregation in Union County. I enjoyed the community and the people of this great church. I had ideas and visions of various forms of ministry.

So, like most of us who are excited to get started in something new, I dove headfirst in making all things happen.

I was working non-stop day and late into the night. People would ask, “Are you getting any rest?” I would respond, “Rest is overrated. Besides, I only need 4-5 hours of sleep, and I am good.”

Intellectually, we know one can go so far with this attitude and lifestyle. But we often don’t lean into our intellect. I thought because I was doing “good” things, I was alright. Surely, God would be pleased with all my hard work.

Despite protest from family, friends, and the congregation, I did not stop my hectic work ethic, until one day, my body stopped me. I was so exhausted I could barely lift my head off my pillow. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with extreme fatigue. My doctor said, “You would not stop, so your body stopped you.”

I learned a great lesson while on bedrest.

My identity became wrapped up in my doing.

The more I did and accomplished, the more I defined myself by my doing and accomplishments. And, when we define ourselves by our doing, we feel we must do more things. Take a moment and let that settle into your thinking.

Our identity should be in Jesus Christ, and our doing is a response to a God who already reached out to us and loved us. “For by grace, you have been saved through faith; and that

not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His work- Rev. Angela Pleasants manship, created District in Christ Jesus for Superintendent good works, which of Catawba Valley God prepared be- Methodist Churches forehand so that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-10 NASB. I discovered much of my doing was good work but not God’s work. We are God’s masterpiece. The work we do is an outflow of what God has poured into us. So, instead of doing many good things, what is the God thing we are called to do?

While we remain on the stay at home order in North Carolina, once again, I am forced to pause. Remembering the lessons I learned years ago, I continue to evaluate my life and ministry. Our identity is not in our doing but in who we are in Christ Jesus. Living in Christ is not about our pious acts. Living in Christ is about a deep abiding relationship in Him. In Christ, we are a new person raised to a new life. We now have the indwelling of the Spirit of God. God will call us to a time of work and also a time of rest. God works through us that His glory, power, love, and wisdom will show through us. “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20 NASB.

Pump prices continue decline in the Carolinas Gas prices continue to decline after a rough week in the fuel market as crude oil prices sank to record lows last week. Both North and South Carolina gas prices remain at 4-year lows, with North Carolina’s average at $1.65 per gallon and South Carolina’s average at $1.57 per gallon. North Carolina’s average declined 3 cents on the week and is $1.09 cheaper than a year ago while South Carolina dropped 4 cents on the week and is $1 less than last year.

“Because of low demand we are continuing to see a downward trend in gas prices as Americans stay at home due to COVID-19,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA spokesperson. “Pump prices have consistently declined for nine weeks and we expect prices to decrease for at least another week.”

Because gasoline demand is down, refineries are mak-

ing adjustments. More recently, U.S. refinery capacity has reduced from nearly 90 percent to now 68 percent and gasoline production out of the Gulf Coast is nearly 30 percent lower than this time last year.

Last week, the price of crude dropped by more than 300 percent, with prices dipping well into the negative. The record lows were brought on by concerns that the U.S. will soon run out of space to store excess fuel supplies. Energy experts believe global crude storage will reach capacity within the next

3 to 4 weeks unless output is dramatically reduced.

Crude oil prices returned to $16 per barrel as of Friday.

The upswing was brought on by a new contract month, another U.S. stimulus package, and demand recovery in China. Renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran also contributed to the increase in crude oil prices.

Today’s national average is $1.77, which is 4 cents less than last week and $1.11 less than a year ago.

For updated state and metro prices log on to https:// gasprices.aaa.com

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We’re gonna make it!

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

Some years ago, I decided to run my first 5K race with my wife. She had raced several before, but I had never run in a race. We all lined up and began to run. I did okay for a while, but then I became tired, and ready for it to be over! I did not think I was going to be able to finish. Finally, I saw the finish line in sight. I made it! Life is like a race often. What we are facing now with the coronavirus is like surviving a race. But, we will make it. With God’s help we will finish well.

Exodus 17:8-13 records a great victory of Israel. As Moses was leading Israel to the Promised Land, they were attacked by the Amalekites. Moses had Joshua prepare an army to fight the next day. He would stand up on the hillside during the battle. The next day Joshua and the army went to fight, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur stood on the hillside looking down at the battle. Moses held his hands up during the battle, and as he did, Israel prevailed. When he dropped his hands, Amalek prevailed. However, Moses began to tire. His arms got heavy. Aaron and Hur got a rock for Moses to sit on. They both got on each side of Moses, holding up each arm.

They held his arms up until the end of the day.

Israel won the battle!

In the race we are running today, we are doing our best. Just as Moses held his arms up as long as he could, we are doing our best dur-

ing this uncertain time to get by. Many are facing illness, and many are hurting financially. Our race is long, and tiring, we feel like letting our arms fall. It takes team- Rev. Trent Tankin work to endure. Moses needed Aaron and Hur to win. It took all three working together to prevail. We need each other today. Families are helping each other in work, and school, people are looking out for their neighbors and those in need, and our churches are ministering to our communities as well. We are all in this race together.

During this time, never hesitate to ask for help. I am sure at some point Moses looked at Aaron and Hur during the battle, and said “men, help me!” Many people are facing fear, anxiety, depression, and other needs. Never be ashamed to ask for help. There are many people around us who love us. Most importantly, do not hesitate to ask God for help.

Moses, Aaron, and Hur held their arms up all day, but it was God who delivered the victory! Never underestimate the great power of prayer! God has a plan and will for our lives, and He sees beyond our present struggles.

If we work together, like Moses, Aaron, and Hur, we will prevail. We will finish our race, and win. Our nation has faced wars, depression, and disease, and we prevailed with God’s help. Pray for each other, help each other, seek God, and hold one another’s arms up. With God, we’re gonna make it!

Abbey places 52 on sports list

Kelkcee Fulton, Softball Zane Galloway, Men’s Golf David Gantz, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Bryce Gifford, Men’s Lacrosse Conrad Hill, Men’s Volleyball Bailey Horne, Men’s Tennis Mitchell Keener, Baseball Rachel Lang, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Brian Long, Men’s Volleyball Liam Maxwell, Men’s Volleyball Andrew Meyer, Men’s Lacrosse Jenna Nagy, Women’s Golf Matthew Nava, Baseball Adam Nesnow, Men’s Tennis Melissa Neyhouse, Softball Jenna Niedzwiedzki, Women’s Lacrosse Carlos Nolasco, Men’s Tennis Dominic Pautler, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Angelina Perrone, Women’s Lacrosse Isabelle Robertson, Women’s Golf Alexis Rogers, Softball Thomas Rowzie, Men’s Tennis Summer Rusnak, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Brandon Rust, Men’s Lacrosse Autumn Senter, Women’s Golf Bryce Sullivan, Men’s Volleyball Mark Timmons, Men’s Volleyball Erin Walsh, Women’s Golf Tori Whaley, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Theresa Wilson, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Morgan Zahnd, Women’s Tennis

Covid -19 walking in the wilderness

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

their available. There Most of America will be a line of has been addled from people making our normal lifestyle. appointments Today, we aren’t for and you don’t sure what normal is want to be deanymore. Covid-19 layed two more has been and is like a weeks. walk in a wilderness Glenn Mollette Have your where we have never car serviced. ventured before.

Most auto repair places are While we are wandering still open. This is someplace through this new wilderness you can go to. Have the oil in our lifetime here are some changed in your car or your suggestions for you. Use your wheels balanced. telephone or facetime every Pay bills. You probchance you have. Put voices ably just got your stimulus or even faces with voices in your life. Reacquaint your- check. Now is the time to try self with some old friends or to unbury some from utility make some new friends. We bills and other bills due. This live in a texting, messaging is not a time to waste any age. Messaging is good but a money. If you are still out of real voice and even a face is work be careful about how you spend your stimulus. nice when it’s possible.

Be nice to those people Clean out your closet, you are around. Keep your attic or garage. You’ll feel better if you can declutter voice down and calm. Be some of the stuff you never kind. Be helpful and over use. Put it in the trash. Put it considerate. Make a personal on the street with a note that commitment to be easy going says, “free.” Or, give it away and go with the flow.

Don’t stress or panic. to the first charity that beWash your hands. Wear your comes available.

Leave a message at your mask. If you feel sick then beauty or barbershop. Tell stay home. If you start havthem to call you as soon as ing an anxiety attack then

pause and breath. Walk some around the house. Hug your spouse, child or whoever is in your home or close by.

Find ways to exercise.

Keep moving your body during the day. Clean your house. Walk. Do sit-ups or pushups. Walk in your neighborhood or around your house or apartment building.

Practice on your favorite instrument. Listen to the radio. Dance. Sing a little.

Card games, Monopoly, checkers, chess are interesting for a change.

Write your congressman or senator. Bend their ear some. Send them an email or a letter.

Write your President.

Someone will look at it.

Write your governor. How do you like how he or she is handling your state?

Work on your faith. Over 200,000 people worldwide have died from Covid-19.

Death is real and Covid-19 might not bother you much or it might take you out of this world. Why not get to know God a little better now?

Hang tough as we journey through this wilderness experience.

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Belmont Abbey placed 52 student-athletes on the Conference Carolinas Spring Academic All-Conference list, the league office announced. League-wide, nearly 500 athletes were honored.

The Crusaders total ranked third among all 12 members. The Spring Academic AllConference recipients are made up of studentathletes from baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s outdoor track & field, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s volleyball.

In total, 479 student-athletes collected the prestigious honor.

The Conference Carolinas Spring Academic All-Conference teams consist of junior and senior student-athletes in the conference who have competed in a conferencesponsored sport and maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all work completed at their member institution.

The GPA is calculated based on the cumulative averages of the student-athletes through the previous semester and each student-athlete must have attended their member institution for at least one academic year.

Belmont Abbey Academic All-Conference Selections Katie Allison, Softball Collin Andres, Baseball Jacob Andress, Men’s Tennis Patrick Bagatta, Men’s Lacrosse George Barfoot, Men’s Tennis James Cauble, Baseball Katie Cavanaugh, Women’s Lacrosse Allison Cline, Women’s Lacrosse Joseph Cooney, Baseball Zachary Cooper, Baseball Edmund Corrado, Baseball Jillian Culbertson, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field John Cuppett, Baseball Brennan Davis, Men’s Volleyball Erica Dorn, Women’s Tennis Claire Doyle, Softball Elena Duran, Softball Kylie Eastman, Women’s Lacrosse Brianna Embler, Softball Marin Felsoci, Women’s Lacrosse Jason Floress, Men’s Lacrosse

Kiser Elementary School in Stanley painted the spirit rock out front with this uplifting message.

The rock has no doubt made a lot of folks smile.

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People Helping People Scholarship winners Congratulations to the eight high school seniors who are recipients of the People Helping People Scholarship presented

by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation. They are: Shane Fogarty, Gaston Early College; Olivia Hedrick, Stuart W.

Cramer; Delaney Herron, Hunter Huss; Sophia Jurs, Forestview; Kaitlynn Mesimer, East Gaston; Emma Rayfield, Highland;

Avery Walker, Cherryville; and John Warren, South Point. The scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to students who have

achieved excellence in academics and community involvement and exhibit good character, leadership, and integrity.

Abbey names new bowling coach Rich Gucwa, Jr., a 15-year veteran of collegiate and high school coaching and a former professional bowler, has been named Head Men’s and Women’s Bowling Coach at Belmont Abbey, Vice-President and Director of Athletics Stephen Miss announced..

Gucwa comes to The Abbey after four years at North Central College outside of Chicago, Ill., where he was the inaugural head coach and developed the women’s program. He is a Silver Certified Coach by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and has appeared on Bowlers Journal’s Top 100 Coaches list for three straight years.

“They say that good things come to those who wait, and after what has been a lengthy, extensive search, we have identified the right individual to elevate our Women’s and Men’s Bowling programs to regional and national relevance,” Miss said. “We are thrilled to name Rich Gucwa, a life-long participant in and advocate for the sport of bowling as our Head Coach.

The combination of Coach Gucwa’s experience coaching at the collegiate and high school levels, his working individually with high profile, elite-level bowlers to enhance their performance, and his strong faith commitment makes him ideally suited to form, develop, mentor, teach,

and coach our students so as to facilitate them in becoming a blessing to themselves and to others.”

A former member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), Gucwa has over 20 years of competitive bowling experience in addition to his years in coaching. He previously served as head boy’s coach at Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep School in Elmhurst, Ill., from 2007-14 and was a private instructor to top youth and high school bowlers throughout the Chicagoland area. Gucwa is also a certified pro shop operator.

“Some things are just meant to be,” Gucwa said.

“The reality is that this coaching opportunity actually found me. I was not looking to make a move but after many conversations with Stephen Miss and others in the Athletic Department along with a visit to The Abbey, I knew that this was where I belonged. Abbot Placid Solari’s and President Thierfelder’s leadership is creating a very bright future for Belmont Abbey and I am honored to be a part of it. The Crusader Bowling Program has a great foundation of exceptional student-athletes and I am excited to coach such an outstanding group of young men and women.

A special thank you to Stephen Miss for inviting me

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Rich Gucwa, Jr. into the Belmont Abbey Family and to Aaron Clune for everything he has done for the bowling program in the interim. Most importantly, I want to thank God and my family for their guidance and unconditional support.

I honestly cannot wait to get started.”

A summa cum laude graduate from DePaul University with bachelor’s degree in business communication, Gucwa begins his duties on June 1. He and his wife, Kristen, have two sons, Gavin (15) and Noah (13).

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Scholarship recipients announced Congratulations to the following Gaston Schools high school seniors who are recipiUrael Mussie ents of the Albert G. Myers Scholarship.

Emma Brockman, Stuart W. Cramer (UNC-Chapel Hill) Prem Gandhi, Highland School of Technology (N.C. State University) Kayla Grigg, Gaston Early College (Gardner Webb University) Zakiyah McCullough, North Gaston (North Carolina State University) Urael Mussie, Highland School of Technology (UNC-Chapel Hill) Cloie Osorio, Ashbrook (UNC-Wilmington) Madison Padgett, South Point (North Greenville University) The scholarship is for $20,000 over four years to be used at the school of the student’s choice. The scholarships have been awarded for more than 50 years and are named for the late Albert G. Myers Sr., a prominent business leader and philanthropist for many years in Gastonia.

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Abbey’s Abrom named to All Star team

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Congratulations to South Point High School senior Christian Pinto who was named a QuestBridge Scholar in the Class of 2020. Through the QuestBridge program, he received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Washington and Lee University.

Belmont Abbey senior DeQuan Abrom was named as a Division II AllStar and selected to play in the 2020 Division II College All-Star Game, The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced recently. The teams DeQuan Abrom feature a collection of the top senior talent across Division II. Abrom was second in Conference Carolinas and fifth nationally in scoring at 25.6 points per game. He also brought down 5.3 rebounds and dished out 2.0 assists per game. The 2018-19 Conference Carolinas Player of the Year finished his illustrious three-year career at Belmont Abbey with 2,171 points, ranking second all-time.

While the 2020 Division II College All-

Star Game has been canceled due to the coronavirus, the NABC felt it was appropriate to still recognize the All-Stars for their outstanding seasons.

EAST ROSTER DeQuan Abrom, Belmont Abbey Jordan Floyd, King Kylan Guerra, Thomas Jefferson Brett Hanson, Florida Southern Mark Matthews, Nova Southeastern Malik Miller, IUP Will Moreton, Stonehill Roger Ray, Livingstone WEST ROSTER William Christmas, Cal Poly Pomona Jhonathan Dunn, Southern Nazarene Jimmy King, Indianapolis Selom Mawugbe, Azusa Pacific Kyle Monroe, Michigan Tech Brandon Myer, UM Duluth Jack Pagenkopf, Dixie State Ashton Spears, St. Edward’s

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Linda Barrett-Ray celebrates journey from student to a 30-year career at Gaston College Each year, employees who have reached milestone years of service are recognized at the Gaston College Employee Appreciation Luncheon. On February 7, 2020, Linda Barrett-Ray was honored for her 30 years on the Gaston College staff.

A native of Gastonia, Barrett-Ray is the youngest of 11 children. She joined the workforce without finishing high school and she had gotten jobs that paid fairly well, but she always thought she could do better. An ad in the Gaston Gazette about earning a GED from Gaston College in eight weeks caught her eye, and, with the encouragement of her husband, she made an appointment to take the placement test and subsequently enrolled in the GED program. She began taking classes in the summer of 1989 – after having been out of school for 18 years.

The classes Barrett-Ray took were taught by Joyce Dale, Melva Huffstetler and Gwen Feemster. “They were the driving force and always encouraged their students to do their best,” said BarrettRay. “I was encouraged by these ladies to finish the classes early and enroll in some college classes that fall semester. They saw potential in me.” Barrett-Ray was also recommended to be a work-study student in the Receiving Department at the

College and, although she felt out of her comfort zone, she decided to give it her best try.

For her first quarter as a college student, BarrettRay was enrolled in Business Math, Keyboarding, and Shorthand. She passed all her classes but wasn’t sure if college was right for her. “My husband encouraged me to continue,” she said. “I told him I would, if he would continue the classes he had started at Gaston College many years earlier.” Her husband agreed to go back to school and the couple, who had been married only one year, began a “very long, stressful but fulfilling journey.” Both worked during the day and took classes four nights a week, and they urged each other to stay focused and on track with their classes.

Barrett-Ray is grateful for the support of the teachers who helped make her education journey complete. Jimmy Warren, Instructor of Information Technology, assigned her to give an oral presentation, which she was reluctant to do. “I was not a public speaker,” Barrett-Ray said.

“I had a solid A in his class and when I asked him how that grade would be affected if I didn’t do the presentation, he said I would get a B. I told him he could not have my A. I made the presentation.”

Dr. Mark Shellman, now the Chair of the Information

Abbey Athletics holds virtual awards event The Belmont Abbey Athletics Department celebrated success last Thursday night, honoring over 100 studentathletes at a virtual Athletics Awards Ceremony.

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 award winners.

In addition, Athletic Department Awards were presented. Collin Tellechea (men’s cycling) won the Comeback Athlete of the Year, while Josh Blatt (wrestling) and Goose Andrews (women’s soccer) won Michael Nalls Awards as the top

freshmen. The Larry Reidy Service Award was given to Cassidy Bonito of the women’s volleyball team for her work within the Athletic Department in game operations, while Rachel Lang (women’s cross country/track field) took home the Father Raphael Bridge Award winner for highest overall GPA. The Marty Thomas Awards went to DeQuan Abrom (men’s basketball) and Morgan Patton (women’s soccer) as the top seniors, while Gianni Serio (men’s soccer) and Annie Hetzel (women’s cross country/track won the Father Martin “Pop” Hayes Awards for embodying the Belmont Abbey College spirit.

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Linda Barrett-Ray Technology Department, came to Barrett-Ray’s assistance when he saw that she was struggling with an advanced programming class.

Her counselor had enrolled her mistakenly in the advanced rather than the basic level course and Dr. Shellman interceded to get her into the right class.

A Medical Transcription class that Barrett-Ray needed to graduate was available only during the day, which would have required her to miss work. Although BarrettRay was not her student, Lynn Nichols, who is now the Associate Dean of Health and Human Services, arranged for her to take the class as an independent study.

“I am proud to say that all the hard work and persistence paid off,” said Barrett-Ray. “I received my Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Office Technology in 1994. I’m even more proud to say that not only did I also receive my AAS in Medical Office Technology, my husband earned the diploma he had started

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years earlier. We both walked across the stage in 1995. My parents were there to see us graduate. And our marriage survived—we celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary in January 2020.”

Barrett-Ray was the second in her family to earn a GED, and the first to go to college. She is now the Coordinator of Shipping and Receiving, the department where she started as a workstudy student in 1989.

Linda is also very active in supporting various student and campus activites incluing the Student Government Association, TRiO Support Services Program, Gaston LINKS, and the college’s radio station WSGE 91.7 FM. “Every journey begins with one step,” she said. “That one step I took completely changed my life. Someone saw potential in me and encouraged me to tap into that potential. I am still continuing that journey and I recently celebrated my 30th anniversary at Gaston College. I am truly #GCPROUD.”

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South Point recognizes senior soccer players As a result of the spring sports season being cut short, the Athletic Department of South Point High would like to recognize the seniors on the spring sports teams. So, over the next seven weeks, there will be a series of articles highlighting these seniors.

We are proud of the accomplishments of all senior student athletes both on and off the field, court, track and golf course.

The first of these stories is about the ladies soccer team seniors: Mary Walker, Abby (Pickle) Morgan, Abby Long, and Riley Racz.

Head coach Kellie Patz says this- “I have had the

pleasure of knowing these young ladies since their freshmen year. They have been excellent role models for their team as well as their classmates. The team voted for each senior to be a captain this year. Anyone who comes to a game or practice would see how strong the team bond is between all of the ladies, and it is solely because of these four. It was an honor to be their coach for the past four years and to see how much they have grown into fantastic young ladies. The team will not be the same without them next year, and they will be greatly missed. Mary was not only a great teammate, but a high

scorer and play developer for our team. Pickle gave 110% each time she stepped out onto the field and still would find ways to make everyone laugh during a practice or a game. Abby was a great choice for a captain this year because of her knowledge at different positions and her constant help with younger players. Riley, whether she was injured or not, would always know how to get her team hyped up during a game! Congratulations Mary, Pickle, Abby and Riley!!!

Thank you for everything you have done to make this team a team. We love you and will miss you!”

Pictured left to right- Abigail Morgan (Pickle), Riley Racz, Mary Walker, Abigail Long.

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Abbey names field hockey coach Belmont Abbey has named Meghan Smiga as its next head field hockey coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Stephen Miss announced.

Smiga recently completed her second year at Concordia University in Wisconsin, including a stint as interim head coach. In 2018, the Hawks recorded their winningest season in program history.

“When conducting coaching searches, we occasionally come across a candidate who quite clearly is positioned to and on the cusp of accomplishing great things in her chosen sport,” Miss said.

“Passionate and dynamic, Meghan Smiga - the daughter of an Abbey alumna, a Division I and Division II studentathlete, and a collegiate coach who recently was elevated to interim head coach - is, quite simply, a leader, and we are thrilled to announce that she will be guiding our Field Hockey program to regional and national relevance.

“We knew Coach Smiga, a woman of strong faith who is aligned with and embraces fully our mission, would

be a great fit for our culture when she reiterated repeatedly throughout the search process that coaching at the Abbey was her “dream job” precisely because of the required formation and development of our students as whole persons, body, mind, and soul, which is expected of and contributed to by all who serve at Belmont Abbey College.”

A native of Fairfax County, Va., Smiga is no stranger to the Piedmont region, having played at South Atlantic Conference Carolinas rivals Queens and Newberry. She started her career at Division I Radford, where she was named the NorPac Player of the Week once before the program was disbanded following her freshman year.

She has also coached with the Charlotte Ambush Club Team and the South Mecklenburg High School varsity team.

“I am elated and grateful to the esteemed Abbot Placid Solari, O.S.B., President Thierfelder and Stephen Miss for affording me the oppor-

Meghan Smiga tunity to join the Belmont Abbey family steeped with rich tradition,” Smiga said. “ May God’s grace and years of engrained values be the guiding force behind my new coaching position in producing Belmont Abbey-proud student-athlete role models.”

Smiga graduated from Queens in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise sports science. Next month, she will complete her M.B.A. in Health Care Administration.

She will begin her duties on May 15.

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FOR SALE HEREFORD HEIFER, 600-800 LBS, call for details. Also, (4) 265/75/17 tires, call for details.

No Sunday calls, 828-412-2237.

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

(919) 272-5503 FACE MASKS FOR SALE. Most masks are $7.00 dollars and camouflage is $9.00, Designer $10.00. Face mask has filters included and nose bridge. Mask for Adults and Kids. Call (704) 3000536 or email teresabrown81@ gmail.com

TWO BURIAL SITES, $4950.

Two burial sites with vaults, (Long Crips) Cleveland Memorial Park, 30% below value. (828) 2890209 BISON HORSE/STOCK TRAILER FOR SALE. $5500. Less than 150 miles on new tires, new brake system and lights, solid wood floor, minimum tiny rust spots, gooseneck, 17ft main bed with 7ft hay loft or saddle gear loft, excellent condition, only has one flaw and that is the crank handle needs to be re welded on.

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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

NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City.

828-245-5895.

1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

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

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

PRIDE SCOOTER $575. Pride Go Go LX, basket, charger, cup holder, cover. Delivered, instruction and warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

2 NICE BEDROOM SUITES. 2 TV stands, 1 sewing machine with cabinet and 1 portable. Electrolux Vacuum. 3 boxes of free fired ceramics. (704) 434-9540

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft.

Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

4X6 TRAILER FOR SALE. Solid steel, flat trailer, very heavy duty, $300. 704-312-6460.

WHIZ BANG POPCORN MACHINE Gay 90’s Model # 2014 with Four Wheel Cart.

In real good condition!

“Must See!” $800. Call 704-692-4449.

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

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

COOKE’S LAWNCARE. Call for free estimates (704) 538-1364

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City.

828-245-5895.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored.

Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

HONEY BEES FOR SALE. Some of the best bees available.

This years swarms, new frames, new wax. $100-$130. Call/text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

NEW TIRE & WHEEL, 16”.

Wheel Horse riding mower, 48”, 20HP, like new. Zero Turn Kubota 54”, 100 hours, Diesel engine.

Chesnee, SC. 601-740-0837.

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

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

FARM & GARDEN WANT TO BUY. Side delivery hay rake and small garden tiller.

828-453-9854.

2019 WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE. 6 dollars a bale. But, if you buy 50 or more, will consider discount. Delivery is available from Vale, NC depending on distance and quantity. Call/text anytime (828) 302-4951 mthoyle14@ gmail.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK PUPPIES - RAT TERRIER. Six males, 4 weeks old, parents registered, different colors, in Mt. Holly. (980) 522-0376 cpmichael55@gmail.com PITT BULL / BULLY MIX 10 WEEK OLD PUPPIES. FIRST SHOTS. DAD PITT BULL, MOM IS AMERICAN BULLY. PARENTS ON SITE. ALSO RE-HOMING DAD HE IS 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS. CONTACT JUSTEN (704) 477-9203.

AKC AKITA PUPPY 11 week old Female AKC Akita Puppy. Champion bloodline. Top 10 guard watch dog. Barks only when necessary. Better priced than you will find on the internet! Serious inquires only. $500 (704) 974-7041 CPBUTCH704@ GMAIL.COM DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split.

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

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847 RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-9846678. artsager@msn.com

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER, 8 acres or more. COMPETITIVE PRICING. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828289-0742.

CKC APPLE HEAD CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. $200 each. 1st shots & wormed. Shot records & papers. (704) 670-1124

WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid.

(828) 980-3329

2000 JEEP WRANGLER 216,000+ miles, 6 cyl., 4.0 Liter, 4x4, 5 speed manual trans., hard top, a/c, cloth int., fair condition. $6,000 obo. 704-473-4722.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.

CARS & TRUCKS

1980 FORD F100 PICKUP Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200 CALL 704-3001818 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1987 FORD F-150 Long wheel base. Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years.

Was running when parked.

82,000 Miles. Can send pictures by phone. $1700 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

CAMPERS 33’ JAYCO. Two slide-outs, two sofas, power awning, 2019 tires, sleeps 9, no leaks, pictures available. $9,800. More info, 828-2882199.

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COACH HOUSE MOTOR HOME. 2002 Coach House Platinum 232 with 114,000 miles.

Gas powered E-450 chassis with V-10. Has washer and dryer and nice size inside storage unit. New generator and deep cell batteries. $19,999. (828) 456-9758 peggyjgboba@gmail.com WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

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OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Also, pullout couch, golf cart.

Weeks and weekends. 704-4829781 or (704) 472-5182

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2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished.

Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments.

Equal housing opportunity.

Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

ICC AREA, BEST VALUE, 2BR APT. Energy Efficient, like new, SS appliances, $550. Deposit and references required. 828248-1776.

SITE #1706 OCEAN LAKES 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home. All newly remodeled. New furniture.

Sleeps 6. No pets. July 25th week open and some August dates. (704) 300-1481 5stardependable@gmail.com BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. 704-473-1494, (704) 4347765

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

2019 WILDWOOD CAMPER. Good condition. $18,500. (803) 818-8458 1982 AVION TRAVEL TRAILER, 30ft, $5,900. 30” Poulan riding mower, almost new, needs work, $200. Fiberglass bathtub w/ shower panels, $100. 828-2891817.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

820 OAK GROVE RD, Lot 4, Kings Mountain; 3 bedroom, 2 bath, like new. See to appreciate. Great location. (704) 7516361 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream.

704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 78 ACRE RIVERFRONT HORSE FARM, 5 miles from TIEC. Two mountain view lots, 3 miles from Lake Lure. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

1981 HONDA GOLD WING. Great Condition! Burgundy. Approx. 40k miles. AM/FM CD Stereo. “Price Negotiable”. Call (704) 284-8258

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OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities.

Open week of 5/30, 6/27, 7/4, and 7/25, plus August. (704) 7184731 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store.

Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831

SEALED BID LAND SALE. 1 DAY ONLY! April 18, 2020. 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. Also, 2 mountain view lots, 3 miles from Lake Lure. 864-909-1035, www.rowelland.com

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1 BOARDER- NO MORE THAN 4 HORSES. No Studs. 6 stalls, feed & backroom. Land fenced in, water & washroom at barn. $250 each horse. Approx 20 acres.

Plainview Church Road, Lawndale, NC. (828) 429-2724

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, NC and Dallas, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $750.00 per month. Call Today.

704-554-8861. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

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

Starting at $460 a month. 828382-0475.

Reader Advisory: the National Trade Associations we belong to has purchased the following classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

HANDYMAN’S SPECIAL. “For Sale by Owner” Brick House with 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Concrete Drive.

1826 Quail Run Dr., Kingstown Community. $39,900 (No Financing). Call (704) 472-0006

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $250 deposit, $100 week. No pets. 704-300-3647.

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

Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning.

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

Mail to: Lottery Banner News 128-C North Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip __________ Phone _______________________________