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Painter and Benfield named Mt. Holly Man and Woman of the Year By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Longtime, active, volunteers Johnny Painter and Julia Benfield were named Mt. Holly’s Man and Woman of the Year 2019 during the 69th Annual Mount Holly Community Awards event. The gathering was held in the Grand Hall of the Mt. Holly Municipal Center, was presented by Duke Energy and sponsored by the Mount Holly Chamber of Commerce. Painter is a Mt. Holly
native and attended school there. He has been married to his wife Glenda (the 2018 Woman of the Year recipient for 46 years. He is a member of First United Methodist Church where he had held many positions of importance over the years and was named 2017 Lay Person of the Year there. Painter was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Mt. Holly Community Garden. He has decades of service as a volunteer with the MHFD and
was named 1982 Fireman of the Year. A father of two, Painter coached youth baseball and was a member of the East Gaston Booster Club and Cheer Club. He was also a Girl Scouts volunteer. Now a grandfather times eight, he attends nearly every event his grandchildren take part in. Painter has also been an active volunteer at Springfest, the Community Relief Organization, and the Mt. Holly Farmers Market. See MT. HOLLY, Page 5
Julia Benfield (above center) and Johnny Painter (below center) were recently named Mt. Holly’s Woman and Man of the Year. The pair are seen surrounded by previous recipients of the prestigious honor. Photos provided
Stanley WWII veteran recalls service in Navy By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Last Thursday, June 6, marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day when tens of thousands of Allied troops hit the beach in France. It’s important to remember the soldiers who were in the front lines of that and other battles, but it’s also important to give credit to other veterans who served in supply and logistical roles and the part they did in keeping our military forces at peak efficiency. One of those men is 92-year-old US Navy veteran Bob Cloninger of Stanley who served on a fuel and oil tanker ship the USS Mattabesset during the closing days of WWII and the immediate post war period. “I joined the Navy in August 1944 when I was seventeen years old,” said Cloninger. “I chose the Navy
over the Army because I didn’t want to sleep on the ground and it had good food.” On a more serious note, Cloninger says he felt the Navy had better schools and could teach him a job skill useful when he got out. The skill that Cloninger learned was machine work. “In boot camp we learned how to use lathes, milling machines, and other machines,” he said. A photo taken in Japan in 1945 of Bob “To pass the test Cloninger of Stanley as a teenage US we had to make a Navy sailor. wrench and a clamp from scratch. We inger went to New Orleans also learned how to tear down a diesel engine and put boarded the Mattabesset for a shakedown cruise. The it back together.” After boot camp, ClonSee WWII, Page 4
Belmont gets brand new fire truck Belmont firefighters Matthew Hodge (left) and Steven Roberts with the department’s brand new fire truck. See entire story, Page 3. Photo by Alan Hodge
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OPINION
Thursday, June 13, 2019
TODAY’S QUOTE: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
My Opinion: I scream, you scream
They didn’t tell me the rules of seer sucker suits
We all scream for ice cream. Most everyone has heard that rhyme but what does it really mean? It means that ice cream is one of the best things on earth and folks have been eating it up for a long, long time. I did some sniffing around online and found out a bit about the history of ice cream. An ice-cream-like food was first eaten in China in 618-97AD by King Tang of Shang. The old boy supposedly had nearly a hundred ice men who helped to make a dish of buffalo milk, flour and camphor. A kind of ice-cream was also invented in China hundreds of years ago when a milk and rice mixture was frozen by packing it into snow. Roman emperors are supposed to have sent slaves to mountain tops to bring back fresh snow which was then flavored and served as an early form of ice-cream. The King of England, Charles I, is supposed to have offered his chef a fortune to keep his icecream recipe a secret from the rest of England. The explorer, Marco Polo (1254-1324), is believed to have seen ice creams being made during his trip to China and introduced them to Italy. A few weeks ago when Sharon and I went to the beach I was on the balcony of our room and heard music. The tune was “Mary Had a Little Lamb”. It played over and over and got louder and louder and soon the source came into sight- an ice cream truck. The truck pulled over and several kids ran up and a hand came out of the side of the truck and gave the kids ice cream and the kids gave up their money and the hand took it and disappeared back in the truck and it pulled away and Mary Had a Little Lamb never stopped. When I was a kid my grandfather Sinclair Smith would take me to Sellers Texaco station on the corner of McAdenville Rd. and N. Main in Belmont. They had an ice cream box there and he would buy me a Brown Mule ice cream which was vanilla dipped in chocolate on a stick. I would have one and he would have four or five. “Them’s good,” he would say. Sometimes we
I love wearing suits. I enjoy wearing them with a crisp white shirt. Let me tell you about the suit. There is only one kind of suit I wear. It must be a dark suit. Not just a plain dark suit, it must have pin stripes. No, I’m not talking about a “zoot suit” with wide white stripes on a dark suit. They must be narrow pin stripes. I always feel like a million bucks. When I first came to Charlotte, I had a white sports jacket. I wore it in October and got snarky comments from people who said, “Doesn’t he know that you don’t wear white after Labor Day?” I am so very scared to get another comment like that, so I haven’t worn that jacket in over 20 years. I didn’t know what a seer sucker suit was until I came to the South. The first time I saw one, Andy Griffith was wearing it on the TV show Matlock. I couldn’t understand why you would wear it. Fast forward and I am a member of the Charlotte Rotary Club. The first Tuesday after Memorial Day all the attorney’s in the club wear a seer sucker suit. There is a sea of them. The President invites all the members wearing one to stand up. It’s awesome. Fast forward one more time I’m at the Charlotte Rotary Club the Tuesday after Mother’s Day. One of the
would go to the Dairy Queen on Wilkinson Blvd. for parfaits which were made from layers of different flavored Alan Hodge syrups and vanilla soft Banner-News Editor ice cream. Man on man they were like heaven on earth. Of course the pinnacle of Gaston County ice cream is Tony’s in Gastonia. If there’s a person in Gaston that hasn’t been to Tony’s then their life is truly deprived and one of their banana splits is ecstasy in a spoon especially if shared with someone you care about. Another twist to the ice cream tale is the making of the stuff at home. You can buy electric powered ice cream machines but what a lame way to do it. The best tasting homemade ice cream comes from a hand cranked churn. Maybe the fact that a lot of hard cranking is needed to get the desired results makes the reward all the sweeter. A few years ago we bought a second hand ice cream maker and I sat on the front porch and cranked and cranked. Some of the salty brine leaked out on the porch boards and later a stinking squirrel sniffed it and gnawed the wood to get his salt-fix. Trying to decide what flavor of ice cream to have is a delightful dilemma. If I had to choose, it would be a toss up between chocolate made with Hershey syrup or peach- both in a hand crank machine. On our way back from the beach we passed several peach stands but didn’t stop. Last week we went back to the Highway 321 flea market and a guy had some peaches from Spartanburg and we got a small bag but didn’t make ice cream. Still, they had that wonderful peachy smell and taste and juice that tingle all your senses and while I was eating them had visions in my head of the peach pieces encased in homemade vanilla ice cream Well, now that you are drooling and your inner child is screaming for ice cream, run out and get some or make some and devour every delicious spoonful.
it doesn’t move us to a relationship with God. What are the rules of being a Christ Tony Marciano follower? J e s u s said, “If you love me, you’ll obey my commandments.” I started to wonder, “What are his commandments? Was the list the youth director gave my daughter the same list Jesus gave us?” There is a shorter list. It contains just two things. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” I can remember that. Executing them, well I come up short every day. In spite of my failures, He still loves me. Back to seer sucker suits. Someone please tell me if I can wear them after Mother’s Day or do I have to wait until Memorial Day? I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.
club members is wearing a “red” seer sucker suit instead of a blue one. I had never seen one of those before. I was intrigued and went up to my friend and razzed him saying, “I thought you couldn’t wear a seer sucker suit before Memorial Day.” I felt good that I was being obedient to the rules of suits in the South. He looked at me and said, “No, you can wear a seer sucker suit right after Mother’s Day.” I was confused. I thought I knew the rules. When can you start wearing a seer sucker suit? I’ve learned that rules are a safe place to hide behind. As long as you know the rules, you can look really good. But what if the rules change? Or, what if the rules go away? Whoa, that’s a really scary place to live. What are the rules of being a Christ follower? When my daughter turned 14, the youth minister in our church gave her a list of 200 things she could or could not do as a Christian. If she stayed true to the list, God would love her (sarcasm intended). Today, as a young adult, Maria and I laugh about that list. The youth minister was well intended but missed the mark. Yes, the rules are a safe place to hide behind, but
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Every graduate in the Class of 2019 is a measure of success W. Jeffrey Booker Superintendent of Gaston County Schools
We are extremely proud of the Gaston County Schools Class of 2019. This year, more than 2,200 seniors are receiving their high school diploma and taking a big step into the future. The future is bright for our graduating seniors. They are embarking on new paths that include going to college, joining the workforce, and serving our country in the military. Without question, our graduates are prepared for all that tomorrow will bring. The Class of 2019 includes students who will attend the most prestigious universities across the state and country, including Ivy League schools Yale, Brown, and Dartmouth. The class also includes two Park Scholars at N.C. State University. Our college-bound students will study biology, engineering, education, nursing, medicine, business, music, criminal justice, and other subjects in preparation to become the next generation of scientists, architects, teachers, health care professionals, police officers, entrepre-
neurs, artists, and the list goes on. Our students enlisting in the U.S. Armed Forces will become great leaders for our country as they take on the responsibility of defending our freedom. And, we are confident that our students who are going directly into the workforce are prepared because of our outstanding Career and Technical Education program, which produced more than 12,000 studentearned credentials in various job fields. The honors and awards presented to the Class of 2019 are numerous and impressive. Our seniors have earned recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and community service. We have students who captured top recognition in theater, visual art and writing, scientific research, sports (wrestling, cheerleading, and track and field), Career and Technical Education, JROTC, and many other areas. To the seniors in the Class of 2019 – enjoy this moment because graduating from high school happens only once in life. We encourage you to take pride in your graduation day and remember the three Bs.
4,000 copies published every Thursday and available free throughout the Montcross area at over 80 locations. Be proud of your achievements. Be grateful for W. Jeffrey Booker the people who have gotten you to this point in life. Be excited about the promising future that awaits each one of you. In school, success is measured one student at a time. On our 13 graduation stages in Gaston County Schools, we have 2,245 measures of success, and we cannot wait to see how each graduate will experience even more success in life. All of our graduating seniors have a story of success – a story about setting goals and achieving them, overcoming challenges, making the right decisions, and having someone along the way who encouraged them to learn more, achieve more, do more, and care more. And now, the hard work has paid off as they are prepared to take on the world with their high school diploma in hand. The Board of Education joins me in extending our best wishes and good luck to each graduate in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2019. Congratulations – this time for celebration belongs to you!
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Belmont gets brand new fire truck By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
The Belmont fire department has taken delivery of a much needed new fire truck. The 2019 Smeal brand machine was custom built for Belmont in Nebraska and delivered on May 24th. Belmont FD division captain Craig Austin led the committee that determined how the truck would be configured and equipped. Cost of the truck was around $500,000. The truck weighs 44,000 pounds and is just over 32 feet long. It replaces an engine that dated to 1990. The average life of a front line fire engine is 20 years so the old one was well past its prime. “The old truck was outdated and it cost crazy money to keep it up,” said Belmont FD public information officer Matthew Hodge. The new truck has amazing array of safety and firefight-
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ing devices. LED spotlights all around the truck can light up a night time scene bright as day. The cab has airbags for firefighter safety. It also has air conditioning. “We can get in there and cool off,” said Belmont Firefighter of the Year 2018 Steven Roberts. The new truck has small “blind spot”cameras on the outside that show the driver what’s near the truck. “It’s part of an advanced protection system,” Hodge said. When it comes to fire and rescue equipment, the new truck is trick. The front bumper has a storage compartment for rescue tools such as the “Jaws of Life”. The new truck can carry more ladders. The truck can carry 750 gallons of water. It has inflatable air bags that can be placed under heavy objects like a wrecked car to lift it off a victim. The truck has 1,100 feet of large diameter hose to get water from hydrants and 1,200 feet of hose for squirting on fires. Other features include an automatic oil dry dispenser and a portable electrical outlet box and generator. The new truck is designed to carry the Belmont FD into the near future and to better cope with houses that have more setback from the road as many of the ones currently
Old and new- Belmont’s new 2019 Smeal truck and its 1956 Ford. Photo by Steven Roberts being built do. It will be ready for action any day now. Overall, the new truck is a good example of Belmont’s city government working
with the needs of its first responders and citizens. “I’m glad the city takes care of us so we can take care of the city,” Roberts said.
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Cloninger and one of his Studebakers. Photos by Alan Hodge inger’s ship made its way to Iwo Jima, then Yokohama, Tokyo, and Nagasaki, Japan. “I saw the ravages of war,” he said. “At Nagasaki all that was left was the ends of two buildings. The shipbuilding works were melted. The Japanese people were hungry. Our ship’s cook was Willy Huskins from Mt. Holly. He made two pans of cake and put them on the dock for the
Japs but they were afraid to eat it, so I ate some to show them it wasn’t poison and they grabbed it.” The next assignment for the Mattabesset was to carry a load of fuel to Inchon, Korea. “We hit a three day typhoon,” Cloninger said. “It was scary and everybody was seasick.” For the next several months, the Mattabesset shut-
Cramerton to host Battle of Badges ment in the Battle of the Badges Kickball Tournament on July 13, 2019 at 11
This is the 17th year that the SECU Foundation, funded solely by the membership of the State Employees Credit Union, has presented a four-year scholarship, worth $10,000 to a graduating senior from a public high school in North Carolina. This scholarship recognizes the recipient’s community involvement, leadership skills, character, integrity, as well as scholastic achievement. On behalf of the local credit union members and the SECU Foundation, this year’s scholarship was presented Thursday evening, May 23rd to Eleanor Kay - Marie Hanks, a graduating senior at Stuart Cramer High School. She plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall. The SECU Foundation scholarship was presented by Laurel Pencins of the State Employees Credit Union (left), Belmont branch and Connie Carnes (right), member of the Advisory Board. Photo by Connie Carnes
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tled between ports in Japan hauling gasoline. As his two-year enlistment began to wind down, Cloninger transferred to the USS Manatee. He also served on a ship bringing men back to America from Japan, then own navy adventures soon came to an end and he was discharged at Camp Shelton, Va. After the war, Cloninger came home and had a long career with Union Carbide. He also opened a Triumph motorcycle dealership on Hoskins Ave. in Charlotte from the early 1950s to 1970. He sponsored a rider named Ray Durham who won many dirt track races on the bikes Bob built. These days, Cloinnger enjoys his restored Studebaker cars and pickup. He’s a regular attendee at the drive in car shows on Friday nights at Hardees in Stanley. He’s also a 72-year member of American Legion Post 266 and a member of the Last Man Club. Even though he didn’t dodge bullets, his service in the waning days of WWII and its aftermath still made an impression on Cloninger. “The Navy gave me a chance to see and do things I would not have been able to otherwise,” he said.
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ship then went to Galveston, Texas, then to Baytown, Texas, where it was loaded with fog oil. “The oil would be used to make a smoke screen for the invasion of Japan,” he said. The ship then passed through the Panama Canal and on to Pearl Harbor. “The day before we got to Pearl Harbor we heard the first atom bomb had been dropped on Japan,” Cloninger said. “While we were at Pearl Harbor we heard about the second one. We dumped our fog oil and loaded up with kerosene and went to Midway Island. Then we went to Saipan where we unloaded fuel oil off the merchant ships there and put it on Navy ships. The merchant ships would not go in the harbor because it was still mined.” After Saipan, Clon-
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Gaston County Public Library Comic Con... The Gaston County Public Library has announced that for the fifth year in a row it has broken its own record with a whopping 1,569 Comic Con attendees. The Fifth Annual Gaston County Public Library Comic-Con now stands as the largest single-day program in Gaston County Public Library history. There were 362 individuals, or 23% of total attendees, who traveled from outside Gaston County to come to the event. They came from all over the area, with the largest numbers coming from Mecklenburg County, the Triangle Region, Upstate SC, and Cleveland County and from as far away as Currituck County, NC. There were 25 Library Staff Members and 27 Volunteers assisting with the event. Photo provided
MT. HOLLY From Page 1 Painter worked for 30 years at Keith Hawthorne Ford and after retirement worked at Woodlawn Funeral Home and now at his son Jeffrey’s funeral service. Painter was nominated by Walter Sloope and Bobby Black. A portion of the nomination reads“This man has the heart of a champion. He is always there when someone needs help. He is a rare person. He has been the same all his life and will never take credit for
his kind words or kind actions.� Reached by phone in Las Vegas, Painter’s humble nature came out in his reaction to having been named Man of the Year. “Well, I don’t think I deserve it, but I’m proud of it,� he said. “I just do what I think needs done but not for recognition.� Woman of the Year Julia Benfield is also a driving force in Mt. Holly. She served on the Mt.
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“Julia’s selfless devotion to the Mt. Holly community is very sincere and deep,� said Melanie Black who nominated Benfield. “She is not one to take credit for any of her deeds. Her goal is to make Mt. Holly a better place for all who are blessed to live here.� Benfield was touched by receiving the Woman of the Year recognition. “I am humbled and grateful to have received the honor of being the Mount Holly 2019 Woman of the Year, I am still blown away each time I hear someone say it,� she said. “Our parents Joe and Sarah Bumgardner always taught my sisters JoAnn, Kelly and I that giving back to our community was important and we could see that by their examples. It has been a privilege to have worked alongside of many of the past recipients of the Man and Woman of the year award in various project and events throughout our wonderful city. I like to fill each day to the fullest and can only do what I do by the love and support of my precious husband, Jim; the encouragement from our children
Travis, Heather, Nathan and Regina and the ongoing inspiration of my friends and fellow board members. I want my legacy to my children and all of my grandchildren John Paul and Claire to be that of loving one another our community.� Congratulations to all of the other winners, especially Sam Kline with Coldwell
Banker MECA Realty as the Vision Award Entrepreneur of the Year, and Daimler Trucks Mt Holly as the Foundation Award Business of the Year recipients. Volunteer of the Year (presented by Mount Holly Community Development Foundation) was Brooke Elting.
Special service at Love’s Chapel Presbyterian Church The Men’s Council of Love’s Chapel Presbyterian Church, 204 Lincoln St., Belmont. cordially invites every-
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Alexander Adams named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List Alexander Adams of Mount Holly was named to the Emory & Henry College Spring 2019 Dean’s List. Adams was among more than 200 students named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List.
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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
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
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 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church
BELMONT
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
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Ridgeview Baptist Church
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
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
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
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Covenant United Methodist
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Family Worship Center
Westview Presbyterian Church
1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
Finish Line Christian Center
LOWELL
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
Bethlehem Church
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Grace Baptist Church
Gaston Christian Church
South Point Baptist Church
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Goshen Presbyterian Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church
South Point United Methodist
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Life Church
First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991 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
First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691 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 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406
Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
Welcome Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
811 Mauney Rd.
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
BESSEMER CITY
New Life Church
Bright Light Baptist Church
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017
207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
704-867-2317
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
Presbyterian Church of Lowell
The Pointe
Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
Cornerstone Family Worship
First Presbyterian Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
DALLAS
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
First Free Will Baptist Church
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Core Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
Employees of
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Friendship Baptist Church
Springwood Freewill Baptist
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
St. Paul FHB Church
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Second Baptist Church
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Community Christian Fellowship
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Roper Street 704-827-6280
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
CRAMERTON
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
704-825-9861
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Meditations
BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES
Positions come and go
Garnell Currence Reid Mrs. Garnell Currence Reid, 99, 1317 Watts Drive, Charlotte died May 30, 2019 at Alexandria Place. The funeral service was Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Belmont at 1:00 pm. The family received friends at the church Thursday from 12:30 until 1:00 pm. Costner Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements.
Bama Blu Grace
Gospel Concert is Sunday, June 22nd in Lowesville, NC Saturday June 22nd – 6 PM, Lowesville Gospel Concerts @ Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents Bama Blu Grace (above), a bluegrass band from Cullman AL plus The Pathfinders (below), a southern gospel trio from Mt Holly NC. Come worship our Lord with us. A freewill offering only to be received, and you are invited. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.
VBS
your glory.’” Mark 10:35-37 NIV. We often struggle with that worldly ambition to be at the top. We sometimes fall prey to wanting to dominate instead of serve. In Rev. Angela Pleasants our world today, the District road to success may Superintendent look one way, but of Catawba Valley the road to the cross Methodist Churches looks an entirely different way. “Jesus said, ‘Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?’” Mark 10:38 NIV. God will not promote our self-aggrandized agendas. Let us seek the presence of God and not a position. “But first and most importantly seek, aim at, strive after, His kingdom and His righteousness. His way of doing and being right – the attitude and character of God and all these things will be given to you also.” Matthew 6:33, AMP. Jesus invites his disciples to follow him in greatness. But, to follow in this greatness will look different from what the world considers significant. It will call us to deny ourselves, take up the cross, and give ourselves away that God may use us. Self-giving sacrifice is what God recognizes. That is where greatness begins. Positions and recognition will come and go. But, it is the love of God that remains forever. Pray that our hearts may be filled with God’s love as we seek to serve one another.
Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him
Centerview Baptist VBS Vacation Bible School will be held at Centerview Baptist Church, 2300 Acme Road, Belmont, NC beginning on Sunday, June 23rd through Wednesday, June 26. VBS will be held nightly from 6-8:30 pm. There will be a VBS kickoff Sunday morning, June 23rd at 10:30 am.
In my earlier years of ministry, I was invited to a social event in downtown High Point, North Carolina. I arrived early and was walking through the parking deck. I encountered two ladies in their fur coats. Of course, as a young recent seminarian graduate, I felt greatly underdressed. But, I smiled and said, “Good evening.” The two ladies glared at me refused to speak and proceeded into the building. Once inside, I saw a member from my local congregation I was recently appointed. It was my first appointment as a pastor. I sat with my member and her sister when the most unexpected thing occurred. The two ladies from the parking deck approached the table. They were shocked to see me sitting amongst yes, their good friend and my new church member. She said, “Let me introduce you to my pastor.” Afterward, one would have thought I was a part of the royal court. The two ladies were overly gracious toward me. Now, I would like to say I won them over with my charm. I know it was only due to the position I held. The ladies were not aware I was a pastor. What changed? I was still the same person they met in the parking deck. It was the position. In our society today, many are more impressed with the position and not the person. But, we are no different from the disciples who were with Jesus. “Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘we want you to do for us whatever we ask.’ ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ he asked. They replied, ‘Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in
Synonyms and their fascinating trails
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Have you ever chased a grape around with a fork? I did today; they simply squirmed away from me. So I grabbed them and ate them. While chomping away I thought about the word squirm and its likely start? Worms of course! Doesn’t “squirm” perfectly fit those rascals? The first reference I could find to the word was in 1690 and it, oddly, referenced worms. It also linked with other synonyms like wiggle, shake, dance, sway, and wag which have found their way into our dictionary from worldwide cultures. Prior to 1439, books were hand copied on leather, papyrus, clay, and wax; or wood block printed on parchment or vellum. They were mostly kept in great libraries in the Eastern Roman Empire, Muslim libraries and thousands of Christian monasteries. They were treated with utmost respect such that in the 4th and 5th centuries many were embellished with ornamentation using colored ink, ground stone, egg white, and gold; even details using brushes with one hair were employed. Scribes would often wear out 80 quills a day with their painstaking work. Poverty and illiteracy sadly, however, kept books out of the hands of the general population. By AD 600 the Christian Gospels had been translated only into eight languages and until 1299 it was largely unlawful for anyone to own them unless he was a priest. In 1439 things changed! Johannes Gutenberg introduced his printing press and movable metal type. His innovation gave printing a gigantic push forward and on its tail, literacy and written creativity moved into the general population. Books no longer cost three year’s salary and now helped standardize grammar, spelling, and languages generally and promoted literacy among the people. I love books and have many! Books are a visible, stable “commitment to knowledge.” My books become an extension of who I
am; they are scribbled with questions, crosslinkages, observations and revelatory notations. No other form of education does that for me. Not audio tapes, nor on- Dennis Siracusa line books, nor lectures; BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS! People learn by seeing, doing and hearing or a combination of these. I am a doer and seer. Hearing for me, goes in “one ear and out the other.” Still, I cannot fathom what I read in 2006. NEARLY 25% OF THE AMERICAN POPULATION HAD NOT READ ONE BOOK IN 2005!! I was absolutely dumbfounded. Magazine sales pushed 100 million while precious books were buried under teetering piles of magazines. Now, even magazine sales are dropping by about 15% a year with individuals expensing only 16 minutes a day reading them. Where are we investing our time? How are we learning? Hebrews 12:2 declares that “God is the author and finisher of our faith.” In reality, though, isn’t He the Author and Finisher of everything? Doesn’t He want us to learn His laws? (Deuteronomy 10.) Doesn’t He want us to learn to be like Jesus Christ? How are we going to do that without reading books; and especially His revelatory book, the bible? More than 50 years ago my mother advised me to, “Read trusted sources and believe nothing of what you hear.” Today fake news and photo shopping really make things confusing! Still, we can find trusted educational resources in many books. To keep learning, growing, and becoming more like whom Jesus intended us to be we simply must stop squirming away from trustworthy Books.
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East Gaston High School Class of 2019 Commencement ceremony
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Mountain Island Charter Class of 2019 Commencement ceremony
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South Point High Class of 2019 Commencement ceremony
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Stuart Cramer High Class of 2019 Commencement ceremony
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University of Mississippi’s 166th Commencement The following local students were among more than 5,500 University of Mississippi graduates who received their academic degrees on May 11, 2019 at the univer-
sity’s 166th Commencement: Melissa Baker of Bessemer City earned a Doctor of Philosophy. Eugenie Smith of Belmont earned a Bachelor of Science.
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2019 Juneteenth – A Weekend Celebration Music, art, and culture will be on full display at the 2019 Belmont Juneteenth Celebration. Elements of Empowerment, Inc. and the City of Belmont will welcome musicians, artisans, crafters, along
Gabriel Bello with attendees from Gaston and surrounding counties to Stowe Park on Saturday, June 15, 2 PM – 9:30 PM. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, specifically the June 19, 1865 announcement in Galveston, Texas. Now in its eight year, the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration is somewhat of a June tradition. Free activities, health information, and quality entertainment make it an ideal outing for families. Popular and free attractions include the tie-dye T-shirt station, laser tag, tribal face paint, Atrium Health Village, and anywhere music is playing.
Speaking of music, there will be a soloist, a choir, an African drum circle, a D.J., and a steel drummer. That is all before composer, singer, producer, and a talented jazz saxophonist Gabriel Bello takes the stage for the finale concert. Bello performed in Belmont previously with his band Natural Wonder (a Stevie Wonder tribute band.) The Juneteenth concert will feature a mix of R&B and Jazz. Food from a variety of vendors will complete the festival roster. The Juneteenth weekend will begin in Bessemer City with their inaugural Juneteenth festival on Friday, June 14th, 5 PM – 8 PM in downtown Centennial Park. This event will feature live entertainment, history lessons, food trucks, fun activities such as an obstacle course and bounce house for children, and much, much more! Elements of Empowerment, Inc. will be present at the Bessemer City event and Bessemer City will be present at the Belmont event. Both parties are excited about supporting each other and modeling collaboration. Everyone is fully encouraged to attend both events. Admission is free for both events. Additional information is available on the Elements of Empowerment, Inc. Facebook page, City of Belmont website, and City of Bessemer City Website.
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The South Point Career and Technical Education Department would like to congratulate Venancio Silva Duran for completing his CTE Internship class and being offered a full-time position at American & Efird Corporation in Mt. Holly. The internship is offered to Seniors who wish to start a career and pursue an education at Gaston College upon graduation. The student has to interview with a participating Gaston County business and once offered the position, the student will be required to work from 2-6 PM Monday- Friday during the semester. The student is also given a high school course credit towards graduation. Pictured with Venancio is South Point Principal Gary Ford and South Point Career Development Coordinator Scott Tudor. Scott Tudor photo
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East Gaston’s Aaron Legrand a young man with a bright future By John Wilson
and wanted me to do the same. He talks to me about school and basketball.” Aaron also credits basketball coach Eugene Farrar with giving him guidance. “He helped me with life,” Aaron said of Coach Farrar. “He led me in the right direction about what’s right and wrong.” For his hard work, Aaron received Southwestern 2A All-Conference honors this year in basketball. Aaron also received a
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East Gaston’s Male Athlete of the Year Aaron Legrand is a young man that is definitely going places. Aaron is a level-headed person who has truly made the most of his high school experience. Even at a young age, Aaron was looking to see what life had to offer. Aaron started playing sports when he was barely out of diapers. He started when he was four years old playing basketball in a Stanley rec league. As he grew older Aaron branched out and tried many different sports. In fact, Aaron’s mother Karen Foster encouraged him to try everything. “My mom said you need to try every sport so you will know what you like,” Aaron said. “She said you can’t go off of other people’s opinions.” Aaron took his mom’s advice and played football, basketball, and baseball. In middle school, Aaron also ran track. “I really fell in love with track. I’m very competitive,” Aaron added. Running track was something that almost didn’t happen. But as it turned out an untimely injury and a little bit of encouragement from Stanley Middle School track coach Toccata Murphy convinced Aaron to give track a shot. “I got hurt and started to run track,” Legrand recalled. “Coach Toccata, she motivated me to get better. I ran the 100, 200, 400 and 800. I did long jump and high jump. I even did shot put.” Aaron was definitely a well-rounded track athlete. Before long Aaron found that he was best at the 400. The 400 proved to be an event where Aaron soared. He even ran in the University of North Carolina Charlotte State finals as an eighth grader. When Aaron moved up to
scholarship from Methodist University in Fayetteville where he will play basketball. Aaron hopes to major in marketing management. As it turns out young Mr. Legrand is quite the entrepreneur in the making. At 18 he is already one step closer to being able to run a business on his own. Right now Aaron is developing his own non-profit organization whose goal is to distribute shoes to kids who are less fortunate.
“I call it EveryStepCounts,” Aaron went on to say. “I’ve got my slogan. It only takes one step to make change. I’m still working on a logo.” There’s no doubt that this young man is on the ball. He understands where he’s been, and he understands where he wants to go. The future is full of possibilities for Aaron Legrand. It’a fair to say that he will be a success in whatever he chooses to do in life.
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East Gaston Male Athlete of the Year Aaron Legrand moves the ball down the court against South Point. This fall, Legrand will be attending Methodist Univerity in Fayetteville Photo by Karen Foster East Gaston High School he ran track and basketball. “In my freshman year I played junior varsity and varsity ball,” Aaron added. As Aaron moved into his sophomore and junior years focused primarily on basketball. Aaron soon became a stand out player and ferocious rebounder for the Warriors basketball program. When it came time to figure out what he wanted to do in his senior year Aaron decided to mix it up yet again. Once again a little bit of outside encouragement had Aaron looking at taking a different route. This time the encouragement came from cross-country coach Angela Congelli. “Coach Congelli approached me about cross country,” Aaron went on to say. “She always kept in contact with me since 9th grade. I just decided to do it.” So in his final year at East Gaston, Aaron decided to run cross-country, play basketball and enjoy his senior year. “My senior year was
fun,” Aaron said. “I enjoyed it. Overall basketball, crosscountry, and academics were great. The teachers and staff really helped me.” When Aaron mentioned academics it shows just how grounded this young man is. He enjoys sports but he also sees the big picture. He knows that academics are important. “Academics taught me to be consistent,” Aaron explained. “You need to focus on what’s needed.” The importance of academics is something he learned from his parents Karen Foster and Chris Legrand. “My mom has always been supportive of me,” Aaron said. “She has always been to every game she told me to stay on my grades she always said grades will get you to college.” Aaron believes his dad is just as influential as his mom. “My dad has always been on me about my grades,” Aaron laughed. “He’s been able to do things in his life
East Gaston Female Athlete of the Year is junior Kelbi Stillwell. Kelbi is a varsity athlete in volleyball and soccer. To receive the award as a junior is a true honor. It shows just how much of a contribution Kelbi has made to East Gaston athletics. If you get a chance to meet Kelbi it won’t take long to see why she received this honor. Kelbi is a unique person who is a bit of an enigma. On one hand, Kelbi is a laid-back and friendly teen. A vibrant young lady how always has a smile on her face. On the other hand, Kelbi personifies the East Gaston mascot, the Warrior. When Kelbi takes the field or moves about the court she morphs into a fierce and intense athlete. A young woman who gives 100% all the time. A real-life Lady Warrior. Kelbi Stillwell is a competitive young lady with a deep love for soccer She first started to play the sport at the age of eight. “I’ve played soccer all my life,” Kelbi recalled. “Church, rec and club soccer.” When Kelbi went into the 8th grade she added volleyball to her repertoire of sports. “My friend Savannah Soles got me into it,” Kelbi said. “We have both progressed each year.” While there is no doubt that soccer is Kelbi’s first love, Kelbi also loves what volleyball has to offer. When Kelbi takes the volleyball court she flies around and goes after every ball she can. “She is fast,” volleyball head coach Kaci Wilcox said. “She can get the balls that some cannot.” Like coach Wilcox, Kelbi likes to think she gives her best effort. “I can’t count the times I’ve got bruises on my hips going to the ground,” Kelbi laughed. Kelbi doesn’t shy away from her competitive nature. In fact, she embraces it. As she explains her love of the game you can almost see the fire in Kelbi’s eyes.
East Gaston Female Athlete of the Year Kelbi Stillwell works her way down the field. Stillwell was selected to the Southwestern 2A All-Conference team. Photo by East Gaston Year Book Staff This teen doesn’t need a safe space. “I like the competition,” Kelbi pointed out. “I like it there is a winner and loser. I don’t like participation sports where you don’t do anything. You’re always doing something. Always in the game.” As fierce as Kelbi maybe she is also a very down to earth person. She is confident, yet modest. “She is a very humble player,” coach Wilcox noted. Kelbi credits much of who she is from the guidance she has received from her parents, Scott and Brandi Stillwell. The Stillwells have made a big impact on their daughter. When asked who the biggest influence in her life has been Kelbi is quick to answer. “My mom,” Kelbi said. “No questions asked. She tells me what I need to hear not what I want to hear. She encourages me all the time. I don’t think my mom has ever missed a soccer game.” While Kelbi was quick to point out what her mom means to her, she doesn’t hesitate to say that her dad is also a big influence in her life. “Dad is calm,” Kelbi giggled. “He has a more gentle approach.” Kelbi loves everything about sports, especially the camaraderie. “My teammates have become my family members,” Kelbi pointed out. “I’ve made more friends in sports than anything else.” Kelbi has become quite an accomplished soccer player. She has been selected
East Gaston’s Most Valuable Player in 2018, and Player of the Year in 2019. In 2019 Kelbi earned a spot on the Southwestern 2A All-Conference team. Since Kelbi is a junior she still has another year left to play. She’s looking forward to the challenges next season will bring. “Hopefully I’ll get better at each position,” Kelbi added. One thing that will make next year interesting for Kelbi will be the fact that her little sister Ava will be joining her in both volleyball and basketball. While most older siblings would look on a little brother or sister as a hindrance, Kelbi does not. Kelbi believes that Ava will be a good addition to the team, but since they are sisters Kelbi can’t pass up a chance to get a quick dig in. “She is annoying,” Kelbi joked. “But Ava helps me make better decisions on the field. We know how each other plays.” Kelbi hopes to make the best of her senior year. However, she also has an eye on the future. I would like to play college soccer,” Kelbi added. “I would also like to go into nursing, but I don’t know what type of field.” Look for Kelbi Stillwell to have a great 2019-20 in both soccer and volleyball. After that look for Miss Stillwell to make one heck of a nurse if that is what she chooses to do.
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Rain cools down streaking Grizzlies By Dalton Sweezy daltonsweezy02@gmail.com
You know how the old saying goes in baseball. “Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.” That proved to be the case for the hometown Grizzlies, as their once busy week was turned into an early season all-star break. Rain was a constant threat all week long, heavily affecting the schedule of not only this week, but the weeks to come as well. Originally, Gastonia was scheduled to play five games, but after heavy thunderstorms hit the Carolinas in the latter part of the week, they ended up only playing three. They began the week in the southern most city in the Coastal Plain league, Savannah, Georgia. The Bananas are off to an excellent start at home, and entered play with Gastonia undefeated at Historic Grayson Stadium. They played in front of the largest crowd of the year yet, as the stands were filled to a capacity 4020 fans. The Grizzlies got on the board early thanks to an RBI single by College of Charleston product, Landon Choboy. Savannah countered with a run of their own in the fourth, and that’s when the rain began to fall. Just as Gastonia’s right hander Josh Wilder was getting comfortable, a 75 minute rain delay ensued, that forced the Grizzlies to make a pitching change. Wilder tried his best to stay warm, but with a delay that long, and no real need to stress his arm, head coach Charles Bradley and his staff made the call to go to the bullpen. The relief core held up well enough, until the seventh, when Savannah center fielder Ethan Baucom smashed a two run homer over the outfield wall in left. The Grizzlies would add a run in the next inning, but their efforts weren’t enough as they fell for the first time of the season, by a score of 5-2. Gastonia looked to get back in the win column the very next night against the visiting Florence RedWolves. The stadium was quiet, as a slight breeze blew, and the ceiling fans of Sims Legion Park hummed in the summer air. The silence was quickly broken as the players took the field, and sophomore starting pitcher, Timothy Davila took the mound for the Grizzlies. The game didn’t begin as planned as the Florence offense exploded in the first inning for five runs. Davila worked extremely fast, and was touched up for two RBI singles, followed by a hit batter and a balk that resulted in runs. Not an ideal start. The Grizzlies’ offense however
Gastonia Grizzlies #21 Andrew Orzel steals second base Wednesday night as Florence second baseman, Nathan Medrano attempts to apply the tag. Photos by Dalton Sweezy Grizzlies pitching coach Anderson Burgess enters his first season with the team. would not be contained for two consecutive nights, scoring four runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. They took advantage of two errors made by the Florence defense and put the pressure on them to make plays, tagging up and forcing them to make accurate throws. Davila however hadn’t settled down, giving up an additional two runs in the top of the second. This is when Gastonia pitching coach Anderson Burgess, goes to work. Burgess is from La Plata, Maryland and is entering his first season as pitching coach for the Grizzlies. He spent his college career pitching primarily for the Coppin State Eagles, and earned a reputation as a fiery player who posted a high number of strikeouts every time out. Going into his time as a coach, he’s learned to be more patient, and that every player doesn’t respond to instruction the same. He understands the importance of getting guys to perform at their full potential, and that what works for one guy, may be different than what works for another. On this particular occasion, Burgess made his way to the mound knowing they needed innings out of Davila. Especially, after the many relievers used during the previous evening in Savannah. “This is gonna be one of those games where you don’t have your best stuff, but you gotta go with what you got, you gotta give us some innings.” Burgess said. As Florence took the field, and the Grizzly offense continued to score runs, Davila began throwing in foul ground, just beyond the Grizzlies dugout. He threw for many reasons. He threw to stay warm, he threw to stay ready, and he threw to find the control and consistency necessary to give the team the innings, they so desperately needed. Pitching isn’t always pretty. A pitcher can domi-
nate one night, and be demolished the next. There are no guarantees and no ways to predict the movement and effectiveness of pitches from one night to another. All you can do, is give it all you got each time you go out. In this way, Coach Burgess finds pitching to be a great analogy for life itself. “Sometimes you’re gonna do everything right, and it’s going to go wrong,” he said. “Sometimes you’re gonna do everything wrong and it’s gonna go right. That’s just pitching. That’s why it’s the closest thing to life really.” The extra effort was enough for Davila, as he was dominant for the rest of the night, allowing no runs in the next three innings he was asked to pitch. The bullpen kicked in from there, continuing the trend, and holding the RedWolves to zero runs for the rest of the game. Yale freshman, Rohan Handa, pitched particularly well finishing off a perfect inning of work, on only nine pitches, in front of his parents watching from the crowd. The Florence pitching staff however, had no such luck at slowing down the Grizzlies. First basemen Andrew Orzel, third baseman Josh Haney, and catcher Luke Leisenring led the way with two RBI’s each, as Gastonia rallied, scoring 10 more runs
to lead the Grizzlies to victory. Florence committed five errors, which coupled with spotty pitching, led to their eventual defeat. The Grizzlies finished the game with 14 runs off nine hits, and one error. Gastonia would end the week on a disappointing note, losing 9-4 to the slumping Forest City Owls. The Owls would score all nine of their runs in the sixth inning, which was capped off by Clemson Freshman, Matthew Lumsden’s deep grand slam to right. The remainder of the week’s schedule was postponed due to rain, which in- Gastonia Grizzlies #21 Andrew Orzel had two hits and two cluded a home game against RBI’s versus the RedWolves on Wednesday night. Forest City and an away date with the Asheboro Copperheads. These games will be made into double headers, with the first of them coming next Wednesday at home against Forest City. The Grizzlies have a big week ahead as they fall to a 4-2 record, and 1.5 games behind Asheboro for first place in the division. They’ll take on the Copperheads at Sims Legion Park on Monday June 10th, before traveling to McCrary Park on June 20th. The Grizzlies look to get back on track with a full slate of divisional games in this upcoming week. Regardless of the weather, coach Burgess and the rest of the Gastonia staff will have their guys ready to Gastonia Grizzlies #14 Luke Leisenring crosses home plate to go, each and every day. score a run against Florence on Wednesday night.
Gastonia Grizzlies #16 starting pitcher Timothy Davila looking in towards home plate in his start against Florence Wednesday Gastonia Grizzlies #44 Rohan Handa delivers to the plate in a win against Florence Wednesday night. night.
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Gaston Braves at break even mark By Art Shoemaker As the Gaston Braves approach mid-season of the 2019 campaign they sport a 5-5 won lost record. Last Sunday the team traveled to Huntersville and came away with a 12-9 victory. The host team scored two runs in the bottom of the first to grab an early lead. The GBraves answered with a run in the second and two more in both the third and fifth innings. However Huntersville had added three runs of their own in the second frame and tacked on four more in the sixth and led 9-5 after six innings. Things looked bleak for the Braves with just an inning remaining in the contest. The seventh inning was all the Braves needed to return home with a win. With a six spot on the scoreboard in the top of the seventh the G-Braves were victorious by a final 11-9 score. The key blow for the Braves in the game was a grand slam blast by Dosi Jonas which sealed the deal for the visitors from Gaston in the seventh inning. The Braves collected twelve hits in the game. Another key hit in the game was a two run RBI hit by Mr. Clutch, Jordan Lathe, in the fifth inning. Zack Summerville, Preston Conner, Dosi Jonas and Jordan Lathe all had multiple hits in this game with Summerville leading the hit parade with three bingles. Hunter Robinson was the starting hurler for the Braves and worked five innings giving up six hits and six runs while striking our three. Wesley Hall and Jordan Lathe each pitched an inning with Hall picking up the win with his relief work in the seventh. On Tuesday the Braves hosted Union Co. at East
Gaston. In a low scoring affair the Braves lost the game by a 3-2 final score. The visitors cracked the scoreboard with a two spot in the opening inning and added one more in the fourth. The Braves could only muster a single run in both the second and third innings. Union Co. secured the win by scoring a single run in the fourth frame. In an odd twist the Braves outhit the visitors with eleven hits while Union Co. finished with six hits. Preston Conner, Jordan Lathe and Luke Bumgarner all had two hits to lead the Braves. Zack Summerville worked five innings on the mound and had a very good outing. He allowed three runs with only two earned while recording five K’s and walking three. Jayson Szot and Hunter Robinson each pitched a scoreless inning in the game. Next up for the Braves was a game at Independence High School to play Mint Hill last Thursday. The G-Braves were consistent in the scoring column by denting the scoreboard in securing runs in every inning but the second in this seven inning affair. This offensive display produced eleven runs for the Braves in winning by a final 11-5 score. Preston Conner put the Braves ahead early with a run scoring double in the first. The Braves pulled away for good in the third inning. Dosi Jonas, with a man aboard, homered and Jayson Szot followed with a solo homer. The Braves added four more scores in the fourth with Jordan Lathe and Preston Conner each producing key RBI hits in this inning. Luke Bumgarner was the leading hitter on the night with three bingles. Jacob Landis was the winning pitcher for the Braves. He surrendered five runs on
five hits while striking out two in his four innings of work. Jayson Szot was excellent in relief by allowing no runs to Mint Hill in his three innings to seal the victory.
The Gaston Braves now have a break in the season before returning to action when they travel to Shelby to play an always strong opponent in Post 82 on Friday June 21.
Photos by Kim Merrill
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South Fork River floods The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood warning for the South Fork River at Lowell until Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2019. At 7:00pm, Sunday evening, the
South Fork River at the Lowell stream gauge was at 11.6 feet. Minor flooding stage occurs at 10 feet. The NWS forecast the river would continue to rise to near 12.6 feet
by Monday morning. This affected areas in Cramerton included Riverside Dr. between 5th Street and 6th Streets and Goat Island Park. The Gaston County Office of Emergency Management encouraged Gaston County residents living along the South Fork River to use caution in low-lying and flood prone areas. Boaters, to include those with canoes and kayaks, were asked to refrain from putting their boats on the water due to the rapid currents generated by this large amount of water. Photos by Alan Hodge
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Gaston Schools Good News... Gaston County Schools presented its most prestigious awards during the annual Evening of Excellence ceremony on May 6. Wells Fargo Bank sponsored the program. The winners were Teacher of the Year Kody Kubbs, South Point High School; Principal of the Year Laura Dixon, W.A. Bess Elementary; Assistant Principal of the Year Dan Barber, Gardner Park Elementary; and Central Office Administrator of the Year Rebekka Powers, chief accountability officer. Bessemer City High School’s Kathleen Macdonald was chosen in a random drawing as the Kia Outstanding Educator for 20182019. She won a new Kia Soul from Kia of Gastonia. Now in its sixth year, the recognition program honors employees from each school and the central office who are seen as “unsung heroes.” South Point High School senior Claire Mitchell won a $1,000 scholarship in the “Best and Brightest” recognition program sponsored by The Gaston Gazette. Christiana Daniel of Highland School of Technology and Daniel Friday of Highland School of Technology each won a $500 scholarship. Other high school students honored as part of the program were Lauren Schultz, Ashbrook High School; LaDameion Butler, Bessemer City High School; Jace Brittain, Cherryville High School; Payton Dyksterhouse, Stuart W. Cramer High School; Shaina Hinds, East Gaston High School; Kyra Rhyne, Gaston Early College High School; Rebecca Cloninger, Forestview High School; Marcus Mauney, Hunter Huss High School; and Grace Simmons, North Gaston High School. Luiz Baldizon Montejo of Hunter Huss High School and Mariah Jones of Highland School of Technology were chosen as the recipients of the James Buie Scholarship, which provides full tuition to study criminal justice at Belmont Abbey College. The scholarship is presented by the Gaston County Police Department. The “Do the Right Thing” award winners for April were Camden Kanupp, Costner Elementary; Tayvion Phillips, Grier Middle School; and Xander Miller, Highland School of Technology. The program recognizes students for outstanding leadership, service, and character. A group of seventh grade students from Cramerton Middle School won awards in the Air Quality AQ-IQ regional contest. The following students placed in their category: Abigail Armstrong for Pollution Disaster; Katherine White for Transportation - Stop Motion; and Ellie Shine, Erin Bradshaw, Eliana Phadke, and Bri McGinnis for Air Quality - Forest Fires.
Stuart W. Cramer High School earned seven nominations in the prestigious Blumey Awards program, which recognizes outstanding student achievement in theater arts. The nominations were for best set construction, best costume creation, best choreography execution, best ensemble, and best overall direction. In addition, Alex Manley, who portrayed “Schroeder,” was nominated for best supporting actor. Four students were chosen as finalists for the best actor and best actress award nominations in the prestigious Blumey Awards program, which recognizes outstanding student achievement in theater arts. Stuart W. Cramer High School students Jacob Hooks, who portrayed “Charlie Brown,” and Marissa Garrison, who portrayed “Sally,” in the school’s production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” were among 20 male and 20 female students vying for the best actor and best actress award nominations. Additionally, Forestview High School students Landon “Scout” Stamey, who portrayed “Curly,” and Grace Miller, who portrayed “Ado Annie,” in the school production of “Oklahoma!” were among the finalists for the best actor and best actress nominations. Gaston Early College students Genevieve Starr and Reed Martin earned a perfect score on the reading portion of the ACT. Jeff Bowers of Lingerfeldt Elementary and Jamie Sciba of Hunter Huss High School were honored as the School Custodians of the Year during the Keep Gastonia Beautiful awards luncheon. Amber Litfin of Robinson Elementary was named the Green Teacher of the Year, Garey Coke of Grier Middle School was named the Green Coordinator of the Year, and Aliya Wilson of Hunter Huss High School was named the Green Student of the Year for efforts to keep their school and community “clean and green” by promoting environmentally friendly activities. Additionally, Grier Middle School was chosen as the Green Middle School of the Year, and Forestview High School won the Green High School of the Year recognition. Belmont Central Elementary collected pennies for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In two weeks, the students collected $7,093.31. Beverly Mellette’s fourth grade class had the highest classroom total of $672.68. Ashbrook High School senior Annalise Froehlich is the first student in a Gaston County Schools traditional high school to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Gaston College. She successfully completed 60 semester hours of college credit during her junior and senior
years of high school through the Career and College Promise program. She will be able to transfer the credit to a four-year university and begin her studies as a junior. Brookside Elementary received a gift card to purchase $1,500 worth of new gym equipment from Academy Sports+Outdoors. In addition, each staff member at the school received a $25 gift card. Carr Elementary had approximately 35 families to participate in the school’s first “Bike to School Day.” The event was a partnership between the school, Town of Dallas, and Gaston County Health and Human Services Department to promote bicycle safety and healthy living. Carr Elementary held a Code Night program that involved students showing their parents and grandparents how to code. Additionally, the school’s walk-a-thon raised $2,100 to purchase new playground equipment. Highland School of Technology junior Urael Mussie was one of 100 students from across the nation to be accepted into the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars summer program at Princeton University. The prestigious program provides classes in leadership, writing, and SAT/ ACT practice, travel opportunities to other Ivy League schools, and sessions to learn about the college application process and more. Highland School of Technology had one of only five student teams from across North Carolina to compete in the U.S. Army’s High School Drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) competition in Raleigh. The STEM initiative involved aeronautics/ avionics. The students were given a drone kit with a flight controller, Arduino, and GPS flight system, and they were challenged to build and program the UAV. The students gave presentations to representatives of the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, N.C. Department of Transportation, the Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program, and several Army officers. Students participating in the program included Arjun Deva, Daniel Friday, Steven Murphy, and Kevin Ballesteros. Teachers Nancy Taliaferro and Kevin Ingram served as the students’ advisers. Highland School of Technology had 58 students to attend the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Leadership Conference in Greensboro. The students earned top ten placements in the competitive event categories for outstanding performance in business education, communications, networking concepts, cyber security, and other categories. The school also received the Gold Star Chapter of Merit distinction
for the seventh consecutive year. The award honors the students for their commitment to community service, leadership training, and FBLA activities. Bessemer City High School collected more than 3,000 canned goods and other food items to donate to the Bessemer City Crisis Center. In addition, the school raised $510 to donate to Relay for Life. The school’s Beta Club participated in the event. The Holbrook Middle School special adaptive curriculum class completed a school beautification project. Upchurch’s Garden Center in Cherryville donated mulch, soil, and shrubs. W.A. Bess Elementary parents Nathan and Chelsea Davis secured a CarMax Foundation grant for $1,000 and donated it to the school in honor of their son, Eli. Kiser Elementary invited the Carolina Panthers mascot “Sir Purr” to perform his “Sack the EOGs” program to help inspire students to succeed on the end-of-grade tests. Students were encouraged to R.E.A.C.H. their goals through rest, exercise, asking questions, confidence, and healthy eating. Kiser Elementary fifth graders spent two days enjoying sciencerelated lessons and activities at YMCA Camp Cherokee. The students attended fire ecology, water ecology, predator and prey, and habitat classes. North Gaston High School’s Math Olympiad team took sixth place overall and received 11 medals in the regional tournament. One of the teams placed first and qualified to attend a state level tournament at N.C. State University. In addition, the school’s Envirothon team placed fourth and advanced to the N.C. State University Envirothon competition. Pinewood Elementary students, staff, and parents collected more than $25,000 to use toward the purchase of Chromebooks so each student at the school will have a computer to use. Pinewood Elementary fifth graders raised trout from eggs and released them into a stream at South Mountain State Park. The project taught the students about ecosystems, life cycles, and water chemistry. Pinewood Elementary adopted the “One School, One Book” family reading initiative, which is designed to get everyone at the school reading together. Sadler Elementary third grader Madeleine Hendrix won the “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” essay contest sponsored by Gaston Together, Gaston County Schools, and the Gaston County Education Foundation. Warlick Academy honored 17 students with a trip to Carowinds for their lead-
ership, hard work, and excellence in academics. Warlick Academy hosted a Parent Night program that gave families an opportunity to learn about graduation requirements, transition information, and the school’s partnership with Communities in Schools, which provides services and resources to students. Warlick Academy teachers Marlo Wilson and Donna Hancock organized a career fair and invited business representatives to speak with students, set up interviews, and talk about their organizations. The teachers prepped the students before the career fair by reviewing interview skills and resume writing. As a result of the event, several students were offered a job. The Hunter Huss High School cafeteria staff earned a 100 percent sanitation grade. Hunter Huss High School student Jesse Clary earned first place in the Community Emergency Response Team category at the Skills USA state competition. In addition, Matt Williams placed third in Medical Math competition. The Sadler Elementary students in the ESL (English as a Second Language) classes wrote a book titled “Places for Kids to Visit in Gastonia, North Carolina.” The book was published by Student Treasures, and it includes pictures drawn by the students and information about the Schiele Museum, Gaston County Museum, Gaston County Public Library, City of Gastonia Military Museum, and Crowders Mountain State Park. Students in Jackie Strycula’s special adaptive curriculum class at Sherwood Elementary participated in the Special Olympics. Students, teachers, and staff lined the hallways and sidewalks, holding signs and cheering on the students as they left for the competition. In addition, the Laurel East Community Watch group conducted a beautification day at the school. 36. The Stanley Middle School choirs presented the play, “Willy Wonka, Jr.” Each grade level had its own cast and all choir members participated either on-stage, in the choir, or as part of the set design team. Teacher Sarah Vancil directed the performances. Woodhill Elementary raised $2,325.21 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during the school’s “Pennies for Patients” cam-
paign. The Belmont Middle School Science Olympiad team participated in the state competition, which was held at N.C. State University. The annual competition included 24 categories including Potions and Poisons, Anatomy and Physiology, Herpetology, Thermodynamics, Solar Systems, Meteorology, Battery Buggy, Boomilever, and more. Science teachers Elizabeth Frawley and Karan Barber are the team advisers. Three East Gaston High School students received honorable mentions in the Keep Gastonia Beautiful Arbor Day poster contest. Erica Huggins, Jenna Cordero, and Malorie Abernathy were presented certificates by Gastonia mayor Walker Reid during the Arbor Day celebration at Martha Rivers Park. The following East Gaston High School students were winners in the annual “Through an Artist’s Eyes” exhibit: Mallori Mull, second place in printmaking; Madison Allran, second place in crafts; Rebecca Watts, third place in color drawing and honorable mention in sculpture; Carissa Potter, second place in sculpture; Makayla Bristol, third place in sculpture; and Malorie Abernathy, honorable mention in mixed media. Forestview High School senior Emily Faust was awarded the $1,000 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society. She is a member of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and interns at W.A. Bess Elementary as part of the Early Childhood Education II class. She plans to attend Western Carolina University to major in elementary education with a concentration in English. She was one of only 250 students to earn the scholarship. Forestview High School senior Rogan Smith completed the state’s pre-apprenticeship program in bricklaying for high school students. He was featured in a video segment on the “Carolina Impact” show, which airs on WTVI - PBS Charlotte.
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GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS!! Free coffee while you shop! Free samples of artisan chocolates! Balloons for the children! Have fun with the bubbles!!! Browse through our nine room mini mall galleria in support of over 60 individual entrepreneurs!! Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6. Facebook@dallied. Dallied is located at 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS B E S T CA R O L I N A E V E N T S . COM - FAIRS, FESTIVALS, SHOWS. Just ask and we’ll send a free schedule of dates, locations and activities. NC4Ever@email.com
M&M TIRES IN SHELBY. Looking to add a MECHANIC to our team. We are looking for someone who is dependable and motivated. 5 years minimum of experience preferred; ASE certification is a plus. You must have your own tools. Pay depends on your experience. Must be able to work Saturdays, non-negotiable. If you think you fit the requirements, please contact our service manager Dan at 704-4870044 ext:2 Serious inquires only! 700 W. Dixon Blvd. NOW HIRING HVAC INSTALLERS & INSTALLER HELPERS. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background, and driver’s license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning, INC. 1990 Eaves Rd. Shelby, NC (704) 487-7877 LOOKING FOR A HARD WORKING TEAM MEMBER TO WORK IN A RETAIL BUSINESS. Must be 21 years of age. Retail Hours are Monday - Saturday 9am to 9pm. Flexibility and availability are required during these hours. Some hours may be scheduled outside of normal business hours. Must be able to operate cash register and total up sales at end of shift. To perform each duty asked of them satisfactorily. Physical demands require that team members be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. There are times that moving of lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Must pass background check and drug test. Send resume to Dept. R, P.O. Box 1576, Shelby, NC 28151-1576. NOW HIRING! 1ST, 2ND, Shifts. Apply in person at on One Care, Inc. 203 Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 5200
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BUSINESS SERVICES MORGAN’S BRUSH AND TREE REMOVAL. Special on Bradford Pear Trees, $100$200. 828-395-0758. HAIR DESIGNER. NOW EXCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact for appointment 704297-8553. Mention this ad and get 10% off.
BUSINESS SERVICES ALL AMERICAN LAWNCARE, Yard Maintenance and Tractor Work. For estimates please call Andy Hoyle, 828-980-5296. PRESSURE WASHING AND DECK RESTORE. Landscaping, Mulching, Handyman Services, much more. Experienced. No job too small. Free estimates. Call 704-692-4449. 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, 704472-9367. RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years. (980) 295-0750 PAINTING SERVICES BY FERNANDO GUZMAN. Painting services residential and commercial, all work is guaranteed. Fully insured, references and insurance certificate available. 980-429-3658, gladysguzman439@gmail.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY. Brick block stone, outside fireplace, foundation underpin. (863) 5321587 DOWN TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL. Will come to Lincolnton. No job too small. Free Estimates. 828-395-0758. SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC CHAIRS REPAIRED. Service at your home. Many used scooters/chairs available. (704) 584-9820 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
AUCTIONS STORAGE AUCTION JUNE 14, 12:30PM. Storage Auction to be held at C&P Storage & H&D Storage on June 14th at 12:30pm, beginning at 314 E. Gold Street & ending at 606 Charles Street in Kings Mountain. Multiple units will be auctioned as a whole unit. Units on the auction list: 2;18;41;46; 59 & 101;126;129;135;137;156 ;162;195. Call for more information. (704) 739-6334 pamdjackson@bellsouth. net
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY SATURDAY 6/15/19, 8AM-UNTIL. Something for everyone, furniture, collectables, lamps, pictures, jewelry, housewares and more. 4821 Polkville Rd/ HWY 226, Shelby, NC 28150
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PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS. Top Quality, NEW, USED, Bank Repo’s. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Free delivery. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
BIG GARAGE SALE. Sat 6/15, 6:30am-1pm. Microwave, kitchen, household goods, toys, furniture, lots more. 316 Maner Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE. Sat. 6/15, 7am until. Toney Rd, Falls Rd, and Butler Dr., Lawndale, NC 28090 BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY YARD SALE. Brookview Subdivision Annual Yard Sale (Next Door to the Boiling Springs Elementary School). Saturday, June 22, 6am to 12pm. Come find the many treasures Brookview has to offer! Brookview Dr. Shelby, NC 28152 (980) 295-4189
RUTHERFORD COUNTY MOVING SALE. Sat. & Sun. 6/15 & 6/16, 8am-3pm. Power equipment, Tools, household items, oil lamps, etc. Corner of US 64/74A and Calhoun Trail, Rutherfordton. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE. Saturday, June 15, 7am until. Too many items to list! Hazelwood Drive, off Butler Road, Forest City. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 14-15, 8AM-2PM. A/C, 4 room tent, garden tools & accessories, Christmas & Halloween, lots of small items, some like new. All in good condition. 166 Old Gilberttown Road, Rutherfordton.
FOR SALE ITEMS: REDHEAD CHEST WADERS. 12x12 Screen porch. Army sleeping bag. Corelle dishes. (2) living room Crystal lamps. 843-582-7423. LADIES BIKE $50 (LIKE NEW). 87 new novels, mostly western $1.25 each or $108 for all. Bernini serger $495. 704825-5701. TRUCK LOAD FULL OF YARD SALE ITEMS. $100 or best offer. 828-289-3905.
LOCALIZED MAGA FRIDGE MAGNETS. Donald Trump MAGA Magnets. Great for any metal surface. Let us know if you don’t see your town, city, community, street, school, county, etc. $2 DonaldTrumpGear@email.com TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, COVERS, CARS, TRUCKS, RV, Camper, Boat Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Areas Largest on site display, 100’s of options and sizes, 12 wide to 60 wide. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
ANTIQUE OAK CABINET with top half 2 drawers, bottom half double doors, $200. 704487-0093, 704-477-1936. 3 PIECE SOFA SET includes matching Ottoman & Chair. Only $175. Call (704) 692-4765 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., in stock. Delivery and installation available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 29” MOUNTAIN BIKE. Diamondback overdrive, $300. Sunbeam portable air conditioner, new in box $125. 50 gallon rain barrel w/spigot. $35. (704) 308-1081 TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.
POLARIS 360 PRESSURE SIDE POOL cleaner and 40ft hose. Retail $450 Sell $200 OBO. Pool Furniture 4 lounge, 4 Chairs $100 OBO. Call, leave message 704-480-8537 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 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
ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED. Call for Price. INVACARE ELECTRIC BED, FULLY ADJUSTABLE, BOUGHT IN 2017; IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. (704) 914-6947 mawillmd@ gmail.com
LARGE 2 ROOM TENT. Used only once, sleeps 8. Coleman camping gas stove, 2 rugs, 1 cup coffee maker, and cot with mattress. Call, leave message 704-739-7201. FORD MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS. 2.3, 2.5, 3.0, 3.8, 4.6, 5.0, 5.4, starting at $200. Call 828-287-3820.
ELECTRIC STAIR LIFT. Call for Price. ACORN MODEL 130 STAIR LIFT; BOUGHT IN 2016, USED FOR 2 YRS. SEAT PIVOTS TO AID IN GETTING IN AND OUT. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. (704) 914-6947 mawillmd@gmail.com
IMPRESS WITH CHOCOLATE ROSES. A chocolate roses bouquet is sure to impress and generate a smile. $12.79. HometownShelby@email.com
CATERPILLAR D6 BULLDOZER. Mechanically Sound, Good Machine! Can be seen at Deviney Lumber & Salvage located at 4401 Polkville Rd. (At the Stoplight in Polkville) $27,500. Call 704-538-8211. DINING ROOM SUITE. Solid Oak, 6’x3’, 2 leafs, 6 chairs (2 are captain), Wicker bottoms, like brand new, $400. 828-288-1559.
USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881. BUILDING LOT FOR SALE. Woodbridge Golf Course on the 11 fairway, septic approved, $19,000. 130 Harbortown Dr., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. (330) 472-0530 Continued To Page 22
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FOR SALE 2X4’ SHUFFLEBOARD TABLE. Like new, $100. Box fan and stand heater, $15 each. (479) 420-8180 60 GALLON COMPRESSOR. $300. Commercial compressor with 120 gallon tank, 3 phase, $500 obo. Good condition. (704) 974-5172 JOHN DEERE Z225 with bagger, $2500. 1979 Chevy Luv pick up. Good condition, $6500. 828-429-0044. 8 BURNER EVENT GRILL (LP GAS). Cooks up to 65 Hamburgers or 126 Hot Dogs at once, compact design fits in 6’-8’ bed of a standard pickup truck, stainless steel tube burners. 4 Burner Griddle. Euro Cave Wine Cooler. Avanti Wine Chiller. 828-453-0828. STANDARD SIZE HOLD’EM TABLE. Plus 1000 brand new poker chips, 8 fold up chairs, $950 OBO. (704) 825-4960 PLANTS FOR SALE. Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells, Blooming Cherry Tree, Blooming Cherry Weeping Tree. 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. 828-2450245. SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC CHAIRS REPAIRED. Scooterman John has used mobility chairs and scooters, repairs at your home. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
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WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. (828) 245-6756 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917
FARM & GARDEN BEETS FOR PICKLING. $22 per bushel. Tennessee Red Sweet Potato Plants. 828-2450248. 14 BLACK SPANISH TURKEYS. 6 weeks old, all $75. (864) 838-9193
WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE. Your vintage jewelry with rhinestones, clip on earrings, anything that glitters. 704-341-3110. 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 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
GOT BOAT? Aluminum Starcraft 15ft. Runabout, excellent condition, 30HP 4 stroke Mercury worth 4k alone, Cox tilt trailer, Chart plotter, more. $5,000 firm. 828-476-6058.
WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL OR STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006 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
DOG KENNELS start at $189.99 in stock. Lots of sizes available, delivery and install available. Dog roofs, dog houses. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. 828-429-3935.
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MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
WHITE HOMING PIGEONS FOR SALE. Ceremonial white “dove” release birds for sale. $25. 704-538-8787. Leave message. (704) 538-8787
1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200. 20,000 actual miles, $4000. Call (704) 606-2540
14X65’ SINGLE-WIDE. Totally restored, new roof, new siding, new deck, under pinned, new gutters, sits on 1.6 acres, near Crest High. (704) 300-1376
BOAR BILLY GOAT, $200. 2 Nannies, price negotiable, 704477-7773.
02 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1500 miles, new tires/battery, excellent condition, $4200. (704) 538-7784 1996 FREIGHTLINER SEMI TRUCK. Also, 53ft step deck trailer and flat bed trailer. Must sell due to health! 573-261-2019, if no answer leave message. 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Z-71, 3 Door short bed with liner, 5.3 engine, 195000 miles, salvage title, runs good, $5500. 704-4738384 before 8pm. 2007 FORD RANGER XLT. 4x4, 4 door, 4.0 engine, 71k miles, Tonneau cover, $7,750. 828-287-3820.
AKC LAB PUPPIES FOR SALE. $800. Great disposition, Excellent Pedigree, yellow and chocolate available. Ready to go home UTD shots. (704) 9148241
1986 FORD 3500hd crew cab dually. Everything is new from engine, AC, breaks, tires and more. Engine 7.5L 460cid. Interior very good. Has sleeper and lights. (704) 692-2894 2016 FORD ESCAPE Titanium, Fully loaded, new tires, serviced and inspected, $17500. (704) 477-3688
(3) 10’ KAYAKS WITH PADDLES. Sit in style. Good to new condition. $325 (704) 473-7129
1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 Delta. Low miles, runs/drives great, $800 firm. 843-518-7326, GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES. 6 weeks old, 1st shots, $300 each. 828-223-8808. 2016 TRACKER PRO TEAM 17.5 FT BASS BOAT. 40HP Mercury 4 stroke, Tracker trailer, 2 Elite 7 fish finders & cover. Excellent condition. $11,900. 828-817-2578.
PETS & LIVESTOCK AKC CHIHUAHUA Beautiful AKC long coat males from AKC grand champion parents. Vet Checked and raised in home. (704) 530-6448 jlittlehorse@aol.com
FREE KITTENS. Different colors. 704-487-7981.
COMPASSIONATE CAT WHISPERER NEEDED. Due to sudden care-giving of parent, this cat needs a new home with more attention. 8 year old male; neutered; all shots; healthy. Comes complete with box; carrier; food; climbing stand; toys, etc. Call/leave message for best time to call back to: 704393-1650. poohpig@bellsouth. net GUINEA PIGS, $10 EACH. 704-739-7621 B&B YORKIE KENNELS IS OFFERING quality Yorkie puppies. Let one of these sweet babies light up your families life, $900-$1200. Call Barbara for appointment to meet your next very best friend. 828625-8612.
2014 SUBARU OUTBACK station wagon. 81k miles, new tires, white. $14000. 704-4724849
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OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch. (2) 5525 TERN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE RENTAL. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Sleeps 6. No golf cart. Call for reservations. Please leave message at (704) 4843234
GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES. Nine weeks old. 3 Males $200, 1 Female $250. (704) 692-7362
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also, pullout couch, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. 704482-9781 (704) 472-5182
13 YEAR OLD PASO FINO GELDING. Grey, gentle, good trail horse. Reduced, $1500. 864-706-9738. 2 BILLY GOATS FOR SALE. Not aggressive, goats curious. Call Mike (704) 418-2230 FREE KITTENS FOR INSIDE HOMES. Don’t Wait! Please Call (704) 472-7116 CKC REGISTERED. TEACUP & MINIATURE CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. Shots UTD. $200. (704) 813-5981
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2000 FLEETWOOD 29’ MOTOR HOME. Has Chevrolet 454 Engine. Only 49,700 Actual Miles. Sleeps Six Comfortably. Has All Owner’s Manuals. Very Good Shape!. 2nd Owner asking $14,800. (704) 692-6689 2017 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE CAMPER Model 2150 RB Travel Trailer. Immaculate condition inside and out. Used approx. 6 times. Sleeps 4. One slide out. Truly “Glamping” at its finest w/large refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, two televisions, large bathroom w/sink, toilet and shower. Insulated for extended season camping, leather seating, queen size bed w/memory foam mattress topper. Back up camera is mounted on the rear of the camper itself. Has been stored in a gated covered storage facility in Morganton, NC. Motivated seller. $26,000 OBO. E-mail or call (828) 437-4552 kuzniarj@bellsouth.net 2004 31FT MOTORHOME. Georgie Boy, Velocity, Very good condition, Ford V-10, 6.8L, Less then 10000 miles everything works. NEW tires, 15ft awning, and queen mattress $16000. 704-964-5201
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OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145
OCEAN LAKES. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, sleeps 6, gas grill, golf cart, wifi. Weeks and Weekends available. 704-4731494.
FEMALE AKC ROTTWEILER. Shots up to date, 11 weeks old, $700. 864-812-2535.
LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL or STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006
VACATIONS
BOXER PUPPIES. $300 each, CKC regular shots and worming UTD, eight weeks old, Brindle with white markings. 704-4663135.
AKC REGISTERED GERMAN ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. Raised in house, but used to going outside also. Parents on site. Now taking deposits. DOB 4/22/19. 6 wks old 6/3/19. Will be my last litter of pups. UTD on shots & worming. (704) 4199389
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
REAL ESTATE
WARDS SUN KING V-HULL ALUMINUM BOAT. 4’x12’, needs repairs. $100 firm. 704487-0093, 704-477-1936.
REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443
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1994 GLASTRON ELITE 19’. Inboard/Outboard 4.3 Mercury and out drive, Aqua Blue and white, Pretty boat. All accessories go with boat and trailer. Always keep under, $4500. (704) 394-0463
CARS & TRUCKS
REAL ESTATE CATAWBA COUNTY 2 LOTS SIDE-BY-SIDE IN NEWTON $4,900 Cash or Rent-to-Own for $9,900. 1.11 Acres. No Mobile homes allowed. Call Larry Now! Newton, NC 28658 (803) 831-2857 larry@larrygoins.com
CLEVELAND COUNTY FOR SALE BY OWNER. 2.8 Acres of land. Contact Johnny at 704-297-6240. 109 Hosch Dr. Shelby, NC 28152
OLD PG GENERAL STORE. For Sale, or owner may consider other options. Call for details. Over 4400 sqft total with full basement, new HVAC system, Many options for this high traffic retail commercial building. Marion, NC 28752 (704) 473-0376 Justin.Hill@remax.net
RUTHERFORD COUNTY 4.3 ACRES NEAR LAKE LURE. $29,900. Call 864-9091035.
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 1BR FURNISHED APT NEAR GWU. Ideal for student. 4 miles to GWU. Private country setting. $425/mo. + electric + deposit. No pets, no smoking. Lisa Edwards (owner/broker). Mooresboro, NC 28114 (704) 591-1769 SHELBY AREA. 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, central H/A, $485 month plus $350 deposit. 704-466-1003. LOOKING FOR GREAT MODULAR HOME FOR RENT? 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, DISHWASHER, GARDEN TUB, LOADED WITH EXTRAS. ALSO APPROVED FOR HAP APPLICATIONS. (704) 3002709 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $900 deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 Classifieds Continued To Page 23
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
June 13, 2019 EDITION Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by loyal reader, Billy Joe Curry of Belmont. The winning numbers were 16, 11 & 32. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will remain at $10,000 until it’s won. Make sure you have your entry in by the 9am deadline on Monday for your chance to win!
THE BANNER NEWS LOTTERY
The Ban ner News Lottery is this simple! Choose your favorite 3 numbers between 1 and 50 (not using the same number twice) and enter the numbers in the 3 circles below in any order.
Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning. Look in next week's Banner-News for the 3 WINNING NUMBERS! LOTTERY RULES Absolutely one entry per household each week! No photo copies will be allowed. Any lottery entries that have the same handwriting or appear to be in conjunction with any other entry will be disqualified. Entries must be complete with name, household address and phone number. No business address will be accepted. All entries must be brought by the Banner-News drop box at 128-C North Main St. in Belmont, NC or post-marked by Saturday prior to Monday's drawing. We are not responsible for entries lost or late by mail delivery. If more than one correct lottery entry is received, the jackpot will be split between the winners. The Banner-News Lottery Jackpot will cap at $10,000 maximum. The judge's decision is final. Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Employees and immediate family of CF Media not eligible.
Mail to: Lottery Banner News 128-C North Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip __________ Phone _______________________________