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Belmont’s Band of Brothers

By Alan Hodge

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Editor's note: Over 20 years ago I worked in the Belmont branch of the Gaston County Public Library. Nearly every week, Barbara Kasmer and sometimes her husband Paul would bring in their three young sons, Dillon, Tom, and Leo. Time passed, and all three brothers grew up and became outstanding officers in our nation's military. Here's their story- in their own words- and it serves as a testimonial to the fact that America's small towns are the heart and spirit of our nation.

DILLON Dillon, 30, has a BS Ocean Engineering from US Naval Academy. He was in the top 2% of his graduating class at the Naval Academy. Currently an MBA Candidate, Class of 2019 Harvard Business School.

Dillon served eight years in the US Marines. He graduated the Naval Academy in 2009 as a second lieutenant and finished his time last summer as a captain. He was a lieutenant through both of his Afghanistan deployments and a captain for my brief staff time and as an instructor.

“I spent my time in the Marines as an infantry officer,” Dillon said. “Think of that as the function or profession. Over the course of eight years I held a variety of different job titles at two different units.

First unit: 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, based in Camp Lejeune, NC. One year as a rifle platoon commander, where I led a 50100-man (depending on the day) infantry platoon during a deployment that started on a Navy ship and ended with (not according to plan) four months at my own small outpost in See BROTHERS page 5

Leo, Tom, and Dillon Kasmer of Belmont have all three made successful careers for themselves in the U.S. Military. Their parents Paul and Barbara say the guys are still loyal South Point Red Raiders. photo provided by Paul Kasmer

Stowe Park upgrades unveiled City of Belmont officials and other dignitaries gathered recently to officially unveil a plethora of improvements to Stowe Park.

Mt. Holly Sports Hall of Fame names Inductees for 2018

Upgrades include new playground equipment, replacement of the old playground border with new poly border and rubber mulch. French drains and other drainage improvements were added around the new playground area to help prevent any standing water after rain showers. The old gazebo was torn down for multiple reasons, but most importantly because of a safety concern due to rotting wood.

It was replaced with a concrete pad that will be used for Belmont Parks and Rec. events such as Movies in the Park, Wednesday Night Acoustic Band Concerts, the fall concert series in the park, and much more. Drainage improvements were also made to this site to prevent any standing water and drainage into other sections of the park. The Parks and Rec. Citizens Advisory Board will be evaluating different options to enhance this site in the future. The fountain received much needed renovations. It was sand blasted and repainted, and new LED lights were installed, but the biggest improvement was the replacement of the fountain head. The fountain spray now reaches higher than it has in over 25 years.

Representative Dana Bumgardner was instrumental in Belmont mayor Charles Martin (lime green sport coat) and other official are these improvements. He secured $75,000 in State funding seen at the recent ribbon cutting for Stowe Park inprovements. for the project. These renovations would not have been City of Belmont photo possible without this funding.

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The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2018 slate of inductees. The induction is scheduled for August 18, 2018 at the Municipal Complex at 6pm. Tickets are available at Charlie’s Drug Store and from committee members for $20.

Community Spirit Award – This year’s winner is Henry Massey. Henry has been co-owner of Massey Hardware and the Massey Company for many years. He served on the School Board prior to consolidation in the early 70’s.

He further served the community in raising funds for projects such as new band uniforms, the EGHS football stadium, the relighting of Costner Field and the current greenways plan.

Henry has served on the Mt Holly Recreation Committee for over 3 decades. Tuckaseegee Park, as well as other city parks, has been the benefactor of that committee’s work.

Sue Carlton Whitley was on the first basketball team at EGHS, where she was a star scorer and rebounder, making MVP twice and all-conference all three years. She was also

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TODAY’S QUOTE: “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”

- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Is love more than Summer camp scenes a feeling?

MY OPINION:

The time is on us when summer camps of all types are swarming with youths bent on having the time of their lives and then some.

These days, summer camps come in a wide range of flavors and can focus on everything from learning to play chamber music to roughing it in the outdoors all in the interest of producing a well-rounded variety of kid. However, there was once a time when summer camp was of the rustic variety only. I know, because I was Alan Hodge there.

Banner-News Editor When I was about 11 years old I had the good fortune to spend a week at a local summer camp courtesy of my uncle and former Belmont High sports standout the late Ronald Lamar “Pineknot” Helton. The way I got to go to camp was due to the fact that “Uncle Pineknot” was serving as a US Navy Seabee (reserve) back then and his unit built some docks for the camp and as a reward the gobs were given the opportunity to send an underprivileged child to camp for free and I reckon that described me so off I went.

I had never been away from home before so camp opened my eyes to about the same extent that they were filled year later when I was a truck driver. In short, I saw and heard things that proved to me that there are a lot of folks whose lack of civility has no bounds.

Camp held many amusements back before the days of nannystate government intervention into every aspect of life. For instance, bow and arrow practice was part of our camp schedule and the “counselor” simply handed us each a bow and a handful of arrows and said “have fun” and brother did the pointed sticks fly in all directions. I mean, why be bothered with a bulls-eye target when there were so many birds and squirrels to aim at.

Another camp pastime we enjoyed was canoeing. A summer camp without canoes is like a summer camp without s’mores or skeeters. Anyway, this particular camp was located on a river, a big river, and we youths were told to restrict our paddling to the quiet cove that was part of the “camp-us”. Of course all those off the cuff instructions did was entice several canoeists to go out into the main channel where they were promptly swept several miles downstream before anyone realized they had gone missing. A frantic search eventually found the boys at a riverside store having snacks.

Needless to say, they canoed no more.

Speaking of canoes. We had a camp counselor we were informed was a “real” Indian. His name was, believe it or not, “Chief”. At least that’s what we were told to address him by. I found out later that Chief was actually a student at Pembroke University and a member of the Lumbee tribe but did not hold that or any other official rank in his familial organization.

Anyway, we had an Indian ceremony one night with Chief as the star. The idea was for Chief to come into shore from the river to where us kids would be waiting around a campfire. It was dark, the river lapped at the bank, the canoe was paddled by another camp counselor and Chief was standing up in the canoe wearing full feathered headdress and a naugahyde breech cloth and streaked with war paint done via a lipstick and arms akimbo. There was a railroad flare burning in a bucket of sand in front of Chief to lend a ghostly air to his entrance. We kids sat transfixed- until a cabin cruiser went roaring by out on the river in the darkness and the wake hit Chief’s canoe when he was about 30 feet from shore and it tipped and rocked and dumped Chief out! OMG! The next thing we knew Chief came stumbling, sputtering and gasping onto the riverbank with his feathered headgear dripping water and naugahyde breech cloth all wadded up and needless to say our peals of laughter combined with Chief’s discomfiture meant no Indian stories that night.

The next year I got to go to the same camp for a week. By then I was 12 years old and the people who ran the joint got us of similar age together and told us we were to be honored with the title of “Senior Campers”. What this meant was we were issued slingblades, shovels, hoes, and rakes and put to work clearing brush for new campsites.

By and by, two boys that were twins got into some poison ivy while senior camping and they were covered up with it. They itched and tormented for two days before one night deciding that senior camping wasn’t for them they slipped out of our cabin-lodgings and escaped and walked to a nearby beer joint and called their parents to come pick them up as they had all the summer camp fun they could stand.

Nowadays I think summer camps are less wild and wooly as they were when I was a client and that’s probably a more tame but good thing. So kids, here’s some advice from a former summer camper- when you pack up your iPods and swimsuits and head off to whatever type of camp you will be staying at, have fun, but be safe.

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When my daughter started dating Will, I could tell how she looked at him and how he looked at her that they were meant to be together. I started saving for their wedding. More importantly, it was interesting watching their love grow and blossom over four years of dating.

Will met my son Ed when they were both freshmen in college. Unfortunately, Will had to drop out of college to Tony Marciano take care of his father. There was also an injury that prevented him from returning to school. When he started dating my daughter, we encouraged him to consider including a college education in his future. He enrolled in school.

All of us live lives with unexpected twists and turns. Will received a promotion at work moving him from second shift to first shift. That meant he couldn’t continue his studies. He changed colleges and changed majors and was enrolled in an online program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

He navigated college while working and dating Maria.

When he proposed to my daughter, he continued his studies while working on wedding plans. Theirs was not an average wedding. It was in a castle. At the rehearsal, the men wore kilts. All this planning occurred while papers were due for school.

Fast forward two years later and I had the privilege of joining him in Philadelphia as he walked across the stage. Family and friends supported him, ok, we cheered, really, we screamed as he received his diploma. It was a long, hard road of studies, dating, engagement, marriage, being married all while staying the course for a degree in human resources.

Graduation was his day. The convention center in Philadelphia was adjacent to Chinatown. Will wanted Ramen noodles.

I’m thinking it’s the Ramen noodles every college kid eats to survive. He found a restaurant that served Ramen. In we went.

The restaurant was dark and the menu font was small. I tried to understand the various types of Ramen. Will and Maria were sitting across from me. Maria is legally blind. She must hold her phone to her face to read it. Here we were in a dark restaurant with a poorly designed menu with tiny font. In order for Maria to read a menu, she has to squint and hold the menu up against her face while someone reads the menu to her.

That’s not what happened. Will pulled out his phone and showed Maria that he loaded an app on his phone. She hits the app and it expands the font so she can read the menu on her phone screen.

There was no “Look at me, I am a great husband.” Instead, I watched Will quietly and discreetly show his wife how much he loved her by considering her needs over his own needs.

No one at the table noticed what happened. In that moment, I saw love. No, not that squishy feeling that makes us “stupid” when we meet the love of our life. No, not where we take from someone else so we can feel whole and complete.

No, not where the other person meets my needs regardless of their needs.

I saw love. I saw someone think of the needs of someone else above his own. It was an act of love. As a Christ follower, I see the same thing in Jesus. He puts our needs in front of His own comfort. He left Heaven to enter our world. He would die for us, so we can spend eternity with Him. Love is more than a feeling. It’s an action of putting someone else ahead of your own comfort.

Invasions Invasions are loosely defined as unwelcome incursions of people or things in our lives. It’s the “things” that mostly have my attention today.

T.V. commercials, mosquitoes, and 97 degree temperatures are three high on my list today; those and weeds.

My one acre lawn is encircled by Dennis Siracusa 60 acres of very tall trees. That engenders a lawn receiving mottled to direct sunlight so I hesitate to call my lawn “grass.” Rather it’s a mixture of grasses and wildly variant weeds. Eleven years ago my wife pointed out this motley mixture so, in reaction to a frightening amount of work, I adopted a mantra of “when I mow it, it is all green.”

Even that, though, wasn’t true because I had a large patchy area with dark purple broad leafed denizens and some areas with patches of lovely N.C. red clay. No one designed this mish mash of “Greeds” (grass/weeds). This was an uninvited invasion. The same thing happens to our rock driveway and vegetable gardens. I don’t know if weeds are perennial but they seem to be perennially present pests. This year I noticed another invasion but this one wasn’t uninvited; exactly.

Two years ago I had the bright idea of planting 100 sq. ft. of wild flowers to attract bees and butterflies. I bought heirloom wild flower seeds and set to my task. I’ve written about them before. I birthed huge succulent weeds and tall spindly wild flowers with almost no flowers. It became such a huge disappointment and embarrassment that I yanked them all out and re-tilled the area. I was happier looking at dirt. My problem, two years down the road, is those pitiful wild flowers are still replicating themselves; randomly invading that same garden plot. I don’t want them but, in this case, I not only invited them, I put them there!! So I have two undesirable invaders; one uninvited and one invited. I don’t want either. Switching gears for a minute, what might God want to teach us in these observations?

In John 10:10 the bible instructs us that ”the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy” and there are at least 35 scriptures that refer to deception as a main demonic tactic. In Chuck Colson Speaks, the author notes that from his experience the devil attacks us all at least three times a day. Personally I think it is a lot more; like 3x an hour. In either case satan is bent on our destruction and will come at us because he wants to OR because we invite him in. I didn’t invite the weeds in my lawn but they are my responsibility to deal with not pretend they are not there or worse, nurture them. Similarly, my wild flower experiment has had enduring repercussions that I don’t want.

The spiritual realm is as real as those invasive weeds and pitiful wild flowers. We are responsible to deal with both just the same as it is our responsibility to deal with any form of sinful invasion coming our direction. Our physical, emotional and spiritual life depends on it.

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Summer Movie Series Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be having their Summer Movie Series showing Jumanji on Friday June 15, 2018 at the Dallas Park Horse Arena. The movie will start at sunset around 9pm. Concessions will be available selling hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, chips, candy, and drinks. There will be free popcorn so bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie under the stars. For additional information please

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Gaston EMS recognizes staff Each year Gaston EMS takes the opportunity to recognize all of the outstanding men and women who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line”. National EMS week provides an opportunity for us to bring the EMS profession to the forefront and honor those who serve selflessly to care for others in their time of need. Gaston EMS celebrated this year’s EMS Strong theme “Strong Together” during the week of May 21-25, 2018.

This theme continues to recognize and inspire EMS personnel

and strengthen the profession on a national level.

As part of the festivities this year, Gaston County EMS along with the Gaston County Rescue Ambulance Association honored individuals who were instrumental as founding members of our counties original 8 Rescue Squads and bringing EMS to Gaston County.

Without the vision and actions of these individuals our EMS System would not be what it is today. The recipients of this year’s Founders Awards were as follows:

Bessemer City Rescue – Bob Rector, Bonnie Gehring, and Larry Morgan Cherryville Rescue – J.B. Neill Dallas Rescue – Earl Withers Sr. and Don McCombs Gaston Lifesaving – Earnest Dow Mt Holly Rescue – Eddie Summerlin Ranlo Rescue – William “Bill” Alexander South Point Lifesaving – Archie Austin Stanley Rescue – Bill Withers

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Juneteenth event set Elements of Empowerment, Inc. and the City of Belmont will continue their partnership for the 7th Annual Belmont Juneteenth Celebration.

The annual cultural festival will take place in newly renovated Stowe Park on Saturday June 16, from 2 pm – 9 pm.

In addition to merchandise and food vendors, there will be a host of free, family-friendly activities including: African Drum Circle by Kojo Bey, Children’s Pottery Painting, Face Painting

by Catherine McElvane, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Laser Tag, Photo Booth, Tie-Dye T-shirts.

D.J. Wavey B. Williams, steel drummer Minsky Delmonte, and guitarist James “Tootie” Hogan are scheduled to provide entertainment.

The Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Charlotte will again make a thrilling procession into the park.

Amid the festivities, the Atrium Health Village will feature representatives from: Levine Cancer Institute, Sanger Heart & Vascular, Belmont Urgent Care, Carolinas Rehabilitation - Mt. Holly.

Attendees will have access to a variety of health information, screenings and more.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, specifically the June 19, 1865 announcement in Galveston, Texas.

The Belmont Juneteenth Celebration, the only such event in Gaston County, is a festival with an emphasis on music, art, and culture.

The City of Belmont has also issued a Proclamation honoring Juneteenth.

WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring the slaves in Confederate territory free, paving the way for the passing of the 13th Amendment which formally abolished slavery in the United States of America; and WHEREAS, word about the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was delayed some two and one-half years, until June 19, 1865, in reaching authorities and African-Americans in the South and Southwestern United States; and WHEREAS, Emancipation Day observations are held on different days in different states in the South and Southwest, and in other parts of the nation; and WHEREAS, June 19th has a special meaning to AfricanAmericans, and is called "JUNETEENTH" combining the words June and Nineteenth, and has been celebrated by the African-American community for over 150 years; and WHEREAS, Elements of Empowerment, Inc. in partnership with the City of Belmont, North Carolina will host the annual Belmont Juneteenth Celebration in Stowe Park on June 16, 2018.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles Martin, Mayor of the City of Belmont, North Carolina, do hereby declare June 16, 2018, as JUNETEENTH in the City of Belmont, North Carolina and urge all citizens to become more aware of the significance of this celebration in African-American History and in the heritage of our nation and City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Belmont, North Carolina to be affixed this 8th day of June 2018. Charles R. Martin, Mayor More Juneteenth details are available on the Elements of Empowerment, Inc. Facebook page.

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from page 1 lized his speed at wingback and returning kicks. In baseball, he is remembered as a leadoff batter, base stealer and center fielder.

He continued in those roles for Post 144 and for Oral Roberts, which was a 2-year school at that time. Phil operates a licensed counseling clinic in Tulsa, specializing in serving US prison parole officers.

Tony McConnell played football and baseball at MHHS, graduating with Phil in 1966. He started at defensive end on the state champion Hawks as a sophomore before suffering a broken leg in the first game. He went on to lead the Hawks as tri-captain, along with Phil White and Larry Hartsell in 1965. McConnell and Dewayne Moore, the M&M boys, pitched the Hawks baseball team to a 20-0 record in the conference in ’65 and ’66. One of Tony’s wins was a no-hit 2-0 win over Erwin High in the 1965 playoffs.

Tony brought heat for the Hawks, Post 144 and Oral Roberts University. Tony was Station Manager at McGuire Nuclear during his career with Duke Energy.

Mt Holly Hawks Baseball – 1964, 1965,1966 and 1967. During these four years, the Hawks won 4 of their 10 conference championships in the 19-year period between 1954 and 1972.

Six of those titles came under Coach Delmer Wiles. Between 1964 and 1967 the Hawks won 40 of the 50 games they played, including 4 of 7 in the state playoffs. Among the stars on those teams were multi-year starters Buddy Guin, Ken Jones, Bruce Bolick, Tony McConnell, Larry

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MT. HOLLY SPORTS HALL OF FAME Female Athlete of the Year twice.

She was the 1st 1000-point scorer for the Lady Warriors, after beginning her career at Stanley High. Sue also starred in softball and track. At UNC-G Sue played 3 sports all four years, winning awards in basketball, softball and field hockey. Sue played 5 years of summer league softball, making all-state 4 times. Sue teaches math and coaches middle school softball in Rock Hill.

John Logan was the conference heavyweight champion in wrestling at EGHS his senior year. In football he was AllGazetteland as a senior. He made All-CIAA twice and was Defensive Player of the Year in football at Johnson C Smith. In field events, he was a 3-time conference champ in shot put at EGHS, setting conference and Gaston County records. He was also a 3-time CIAA shot put champion and held the school record at JC Smith. John has worked for FedEx for 24 years.

Jeff Lee starred in football at EGHS and went on to play 4 years at Furman, graduating in 1986. In his career as a Paladin, Jeff amassed 36 catches for 592 yards (16.4 yards/catch) and scored 10 TDs. As a junior and senior, Jeff made the All-South Carolina Sports Media Association 2nd team. After college, Jeff went on to become a Navy Seal and has worked around the world for the US government.

Phillip White was an outstanding football and baseball player at MHHS, where he was also president of the student body as a senior. In football, he uti-

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Hartsell, Jimmy Cook, Dewayne Moore, Bill Neely, Steve Hansel, Mike Shelby, Jimmy Blackman, Phil White, Dean Auten, Steve McCotter, Eddie Womack, Mike Manes and Eddie Wilson. The Hawks advanced to the 2nd round of the state playoffs in 1964 and 1965, and to the 3rd round in 1966.

Gaston County Housewives in the City will host their debut event at Rivermen Brewing Company on June 21st from 5:30-8:30 pm. The open house-style event welcomes women of all ages, professions and hobbies and brings them together one night each month for a Girls Night Out. Gaston County HITC aims to connect local ladies with new friends and local businesses. The free event at Rivermen Brewing Company, located in the

A promising future awaits the Class of 2018 Last Saturday morning, more than 2,200 seniors in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2018 walked across the graduation stage and received their high school diploma.

Graduation is a milestone that signifies the successful completion of a student’s K-12 educational journey and marks the beginning of a new and exciting phase in life. While graduation is bittersweet, it also is a time for our seniors to enjoy the moment, take pride in their accomplishments, and look ahead to going to college, serving our country in the military, or joining the workforce.

Without question, the future is bright for our graduating seniors. Our students were offered more than $58.6 million in academic, athletic, fine arts, and military scholarships – this is a record amount for us. Some 170 colleges and universities awarded scholarships to our seniors. We have students plan-

going on in the world around you. Get the knowledge you need to make a wise decision, and always seek accuracy and honesty.

While our digital world requires us to be plugged in, take time to unplug – put down the phone and tablet and connect with others through “good old” face-to-face conversation.

Befriend the people around you and build relationships.

These relationships can lead you down the path to success.

Prioritize and be organized – it will save you time and help you to avoid stress. And, be sure that nutritious food, regular exercise, plenty of sleep, and time to play are priorities.

To experience the best in life, you have to find your voice, your personality, and your creativity. This will lead to developing your style. Further, make sure to expand your knowledge, skills, and talents – this will give you substance.

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A promising future awaits Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ning to attend schools all across North Carolina, including UNC, Duke, Wake Forest, and N.C. State. We also have students who earned scholarships to attend Yale, Johns Hopkins, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Tulane, Syracuse, and other nationallyknown schools.

In addition to scholarships, students in the Class of 2018 have earned many honors in academics and other areas. We have award winners in science and engineering, financial literacy, sports, theater and the performing arts, moot court, visual art and writing, career and technical education, and community service. Their achievements, too many to mention all of them here, are truly exceptional.

Several years ago, Time magazine published a list of tips for high school graduates.

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The Board of Education joins me in congratulating our seniors and wishing each graduate a life filled with lots of happiness, unlimited opportunities, and many wonderful reasons to celebrate.

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I held a number of jobs at this school, but my overall role was a tactical and leadership instructor for new lieutenants.

The school was the last of three professional schools they went from page 1 through: Officer Candidate School (basically boot camp), The Basic School (initial broad military and officer skills), and fiAfghanistan. nally Infantry Officer Course, which is where selected infantry Two years as a rifle company executive officer, where I was the officers went to get trained and certified to report to the operatsecond in command of a 200-man infantry company responsible for ing battalions and take command of 50-man infantry platoons, the day to day operations, planning, and logistics for the company. which was my first job (as described above). I specify the difThe first year was spent training for deployment in Camp Lejeune, ference in the schools because most people’s initial assumption NC, and the last seven months of it was again spent in Afghanistan. when I say 'military instructor' is a drill sergeant from movies One year on battalion level operations staff, where I was in- screaming at kids with shaved heads, which was in no way shape volved in planning for the 1000-man battalion to deploy to a variety or form what I did. During my three years as an instructor I had of locations across Africa and eastern Europe. I rotated to my next the honor of teaching/mentoring a bit over 600 lieutenants. In unit before we deployed again. my last year there I also served as the deputy director for the Second unit: Infantry Officer Course, located in Quantico, VA. school.�

Why did Dillon join the Marines? “It’s hard to say exactly,� he said. “I tell people the following thought progression, that started when I was about five: I watched a lot of Star Trek, and thought it was the coolest thing in the world. When I was about ten, my mom wouldn’t let me watch Power Rangers because she said it was too violent, so I watched the Navy SEAL documentaries on the Discovery Channel instead. These random stimuli planted enough thoughts in my head that as I went through high school and started looking at colleges, the Naval Academy looked like a place where I could fulfill a lot of deep seeded dreams that I’d had for a long time. That, combined with my near complete lack of interest in what the normal college experience seemed to be, led me to the Naval Academy, which in turn led me to the Marine Corps, etc.

Over the years I’ve learned that people join the military for a lot of different reasons. Some want excitement and adventure, some are following in the footsteps of family, some want to take advantage of training and money for college, some want to prove themselves via some kind of challenge, and Near Combat Outpost Ouellette, Helmand province, Afghanistan - U.S. Marine some are truly just motivated by a desire Corps 2nd Lt. Dillon Kasmer (left), platoon commander of 2nd Platoon, Company to serve. None of these are wrong. I was I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, Regimental Combat Team 8, along with Lance Cpl. probably some combination of excitement, Ryan Kreeger and Lance Cpl Timothy Ackerman both with 2nd Platoon, use their challenge, and service, but none of the three Rifle Combat Optics to examine a target during a security patrol west of the Nahr- in isolation. 9/11 happened when I was a e Saraj canal in Helmand province’s Green Zone, Afghanistan, March 21, 2011. freshman at South Point. That was a key Elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide driver for many people I served with, but I regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security As- honestly had decided to serve in some capacity even before that happened. I was just sistance Force. always fascinated by the military profession, and wanted to experience it for myself for a variety of reasons.

Dillon recalled the most exciting part of his service. “The most exciting was my first trip to Afghanistan, where I got to actually lead my men in combat on a daily basis,� he said. “We lived very austerely: for four months we slept on the ground, had no electricity or running water, and dealt with whatever weather came our way, which makes for a challenging time even without the actual operations we ran. I definitely came home feeling like I had done what I joined to do. I was very proud of my platoon, who performed extremely well in combat, and of myself for Tom Dillon is one of the figures on the lookout position as the USS South Dakota earning their respect. nuclear sub heads out.

The second most exciting was my time as an instructor. Our training exercises were complex affairs, often conducted in the Mojave desert, where we would have up to 150 people conducting full scale live fire attacks over

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miles of desert terrain, sometimes in the dark using nothing but our night vision to see. Getting to lead students through the planning, execution, and debriefing of that training was always a rush, both because of the physical challenge and excitement and also the pleasure of getting to see their learning and competency growing.

Here's Dillon's thoughts on a military career. “The first thing I’d say is to do your homework,� he said. “The US military is a vast and incredibly complex organization with millions of people performing thousands of different jobs. Most of them have very little to do with combat, and no two experiences are the same. It’s very hard if not impossible to predict what your experience will be. I’ve met people who joined as a truck mechanic to earn money for college and ended up in firefights on many days of an eight-month deployment. I’ve also met plenty of people who joined the infantry or special forces specifically because they wanted to serve in combat who ended up doing nothing but training for five years because their unit never got called up to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan. Typically the second group has a harder time dealing with it than the first. The second thing I’d say is not to expect the military to magically transform you. Like most things, you’ll get out of it what you put into it. I know many who rose to the challenge, took advantage of opportunities to push themselves, and had an amazing experience. I also know many who didn’t.�

How does he feel about having served our nation? “The blanket praise of 'thanks so much for your service' or 'I could never do what you do' in the absence of any interest in learning about what you actually did comes across as very ignorant and disconnected,� he said. “If the military were actually full of superheroes, as some seem to think, then there would be no need to thank them because what they were doing would not actually be that impressive in light of their abilities. The reality, however, is that the military is full of human beings who are just as weak, flawed, and insecure as anyone else, and what makes them different is that they volunteered (or were at least convinced by a recruiter to volunteer) to do a job that many do not want to do. I’m a much bigger advocate of asking people what they did in the military and how they liked it. Those questions are a much more effective way of starting an actual conversation where both sides stand to learn something. This is not to say that many vets are not deserving of gratitude, but that a more effective way to express it is often by showing interest in learning about your experiences.

It's strange being out of the military while my brothers are still in. I never had any issue heading overseas myself, but the thought of them getting involved in serious situations while I’m a grad student in Boston is difficult. I imagine it’s only a small taste of what I put my parents through.

Overall, I’m very proud of my time serving and have mostly fond memories of it. I made incredible friends and had experiences I will reference for the rest of my life. I wouldn’t change a thing.�

TOM Tom, 29, has a BS Aerospace Engineering and Masters Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech. He was first in class at OCS, Navy Nuclear School, and Submarine Basic Operations School. He is a submarine officer Lt. Junior Grade on board the USS North Dakota (SSN 784), one of the country's newest Virginia-class attack submarines. He commissioned in September 2014 from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. “As a submarine officer, I am trained in both engineering and tactical skills,� he said. “Most of the submarine training pipeline is dedicated to learning to operate the ship's nuclear propulsion plant, and this is where you spend about half of your junior officer tour.

Once you have completed your engineering qualifications, you 'go forward' to learn how to drive the ship and employ its sonar, fire control, and weapons systems. I have spent most of my time at sea standing watch as the Contact Manager. In this watch, you coordinate data received from the ships sonar and other sensors and use it to figure out other ships ranges and courses. Submarines have no windows, so when you are submerged (which is the ship's normal mode of operation), it takes some computational power and a good 'seaman's eye' to figure out what the traffic around you is doing. In your 'downtime' when you aren't standing watch, officers always have an administrative job as well. I was the officer in charge of the ship's auxiliary systems, like our hydraulics, high pressure air, and damage control equipment, for about a year. Now that I am more senior, I assist the Weapons Officer. I reported to North Dakota in July of 2016, and have spent about half of the time since then out to sea.

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Church Directory McAdenville M cA Addenville ill United U it d Methodist Church

New Covenant United Methodist

Main Street • McAdenville, NC

New Providence Baptist Church

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

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

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

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

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

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

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Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

East Belmont Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-827-6280

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

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

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

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

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Bethel Baptist Church

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

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

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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Unity Baptist Church

704-867-2317

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

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

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

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

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

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

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

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Community Christian Fellowship

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

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

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

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

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

Bethlehem Church 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

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stanley Church of God

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

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

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

First Presbyterian Church

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church of Lowell

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

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1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Bright Light Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CRAMERTON

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

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

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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Make the most of it!

Letter to editor

Here’s how to help protect young athletes from injury

By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

and arm injuries to teenagers who play baseball or softball all year long, shoulder injuries to year-round swimmers, wrist and elbow injuries to gymnasts, and stress fractures to soccer players.

The culprit, most often, is what’s commonly known as “sport specialization,” the process of playing the same sport all year long with the goal of either gaining a competitive edge or earning a college scholarship. It involves intense, year-round training in a single sport.

Research shows that sports specialization is putting teenage athletes at risk. According to a study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin, high school athletes who specialize in a single sport are 70 percent more likely to suffer an injury during their playing season than those who play multiple sports.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says much the same. It reports that “overuse injuries” (inju-

One of the responsibilities that parents take most seriously is protecting their children from injury, whether it is buckling seat belts in a car or wearing a helmet while riding a bike.

And when their kids become teenagers and want to participate in sports or other activities, parents do everything they can to keep their sons and daughters from getting hurt.

But not all injuries are caused by a twist, fall, collision or accident. Many are caused when young athletes repeat the same athletic activity so often that muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones don’t have time to recover—especially among middle school and high school students. These injuries can end promising careers, cost families tens of thousands of dollars, squash dreams and literally change lives.

Examples include elbow

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ries caused when an athletic activity is repeated so often that parts of the body do not have enough time to heal) are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries to middle school and high school students.

There is a solution.

Young athletes should be encouraged to play multiple sports.

When student-athletes cross-train, they work different muscle groups and joints which, in fact, results in better overall conditioning.

They also develop a new set of athletic skills like handeye coordination, balance, endurance, explosion and agility that are transferable

to their primary sport. It’s no coincidence that 30 of the 32 first-round picks in the 2017 National Football League draft played multiple sports in high school.

Parents can play a key role in preventing these overuse injuries by encouraging their kids to play multiple sports rather than pushing them to specialize in one sport. They will have more fun, will be less likely to suffer burnout and will actually become better athletes.

One person can inspire your Life

By Lisa Harper "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalms 139:14 About seven years ago I had a chance meeting with a total stranger, who ironically shared the same last name of mine. There was a big age difference between us, yet we connected on the same level in so many ways. Because of my love of writing and reading, we were able to meet just a week later and connect in both of these areas. Little did I know that a year to that day of our meeting at their home that they would be gone from this earth.

He was well known in the community and even more so in the corporate world. He and his wife had begun their company out of their home many years ago. He was always giving to others in so many ways.

Whether it was by his unique words of wisdom, or funding to the local communities in various areas, he gave because that is what God called us all to do.

Recently I was going through some old files on my computer and stumbled upon a list he had compiled. I will list a few of them. But where I am going with this is the connection that his philosophy in

life meant. It reminds me of God’s words of loving yourself in HIM. Be kind to others.

Set a good example.

Work Hard..Give Back..

Be Nice Stay focused on your goals.

Build trust in your relationships.

Love your self for you are special.

So when I begin dwelling on things that have not gone exactly the way I wanted, or just thinking that nothing good will ever come out of a bad situation, it is then that these words of inspiration can make all the difference in how my day ends. I am so blessed that a chance meeting seven years ago.... with a total strange, brought to my life even more meaning. Not only because of what they stood for in their life, but for what God did for me when he created me in His image.

God Bless you Ron, for you are missed on this earth, but know you are smiling and looking down on all. You changed so many lives, and continue to do so.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

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In the past few weeks, many people have been graduating from high schools and colleges across the country. My oldest son graduated high school this past Saturday. When we think of graduating, we think of young men and women who have finished their education, and are now ready to go out in the world to be what God has created them to be. They have been readied for their new life, and now it is time to make Rev. Trent Rankin the most if it.

Judges 13:1-7 tells of a man named Salvation Church Manoah, and his wife, who could not have Gastonia, NC children. An angel appeared to Manoah’s salvationchurchnc.org wife one day, announcing that she would salvationchurchnc@gmail.com have a son who would be a Nazarite, a person separated and consecrated for God’s service. Such a person could not consume alcohol, touch or eat unclean things, or cut their hair. This child’s name was Samson. Samson would grow to be mighty judge and ruler in Israel, helping to deliver them from their enemies the Philistines.

Samson had such great potential. God had prepared him as a Nazarite for His service. God also gave Samson a tremendous spiritual gift, strength. Samson had everything he needed to be what God had called him to be. Unfortunately, Samson never lived up to his potential. He violated every part of his vow to God. He drank, he even ate honey from a nest some bees had made in a lion’s carcass.

As we know, he also allowed his hair to be cut as he fell in love with a Philistine woman named Delilah, who betrayed him to his enemies by cutting his hair.

Like Samson, God has prepared us. God has prepared us through the Holy Spirit, who walks with us, guides us, corrects us, and convicts us. We also have God’s Word to lead us and help us grow as disciples of Jesus. God has also given us great spiritual gifts too.

Paul writes of these in Galatians 5:22-23, speaking of love, peace, faith, and other great gifts that reflect Jesus. However, like Samson, it is up to us as to what we will do with what God has given us. Will we use God’s gifts, or simply waste God’s blessings as Samson did?

Ultimately, Samson found himself a prisoner of the Philistines as Judges 16:25-30 tells us. As he stood between the pillars of the temple where the Philistines mocked him, he finally submitted to God’s will, praying for God to remember him, and to restore his strength just one more time. In one last breath, he pulled the house down on the Philistines. He killed more enemies of God in his death than he had in his life. It is never too late to realize God’s potential for our lives. It is never too late to serve Him. Graduates, Christians, and all people, God has given us this great life, and He has prepared us for His will, now let us go and make the most of it!

East Belmont Baptist 106th anniversary Guest speaker Rev. Tim Parker, delivered the message for East Belmont Baptist Church’s 106th Homecoming which was held Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM, 501 East Catawba Street. The service included moments of remembrance, recognition, history, highlights and special music. A fellowship luncheon took place immediately following morning worship. A large crowd of former members and guests attended.

Parker was born in 1960 and lived Rev. Tim Parker on the Aberfoyle / Dixie Yarns mill village, the son of Larry and Angie Parker.

He was baptized and joined Unity Baptist Church at the age of 12 and was called into the Ministry of the Gospel at the age of 19.

Tim has been married to Rebecca Adams Parker since 1983. They have three children, Daniel, Hannah Parker Holland, and Aaron.

They also have three grandchildren, Arabella, Gemma, and Amos.

Tim is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University and South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He has been a pastor since 1987. He has served in three churches during his ministry, all in the state of North Carolina.

1987-1990 Oxford Baptist Church as Associate Pastor; 19902000 Enterprise Baptist Church as Senior Pastor; and 2000 – Present at East Baptist Church of Gastonia as Senior Pastor.

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from page 5 We are preparing to deploy overseas for six months at the end of July. All of your time before deployment is obviously spent getting ready for deployment. There are numerous inspections and certifications you have to get through, and boats are always called upon to support other testing programs as well.”

What attracted Tom to the submarine service?

“It struck me as the most Star Trek-like job available,” he said. “I joined through a combination of personal interest in military affairs, desire to serve my country, and economic necessity. I finished my Masters in Aerospace Engineering in Spring of 2013, and found that the job market was weaker than I would have liked. I spent the rest of that year looking for work, and eventually ended up getting an internship in Atlanta with a small firm with which I had previously interned. I liked working down there, but the company was strapped for cash and couldn't pay me very well, so it was more of a placeholder until I could find a more permanent job. I had always been interesting in military tactics and technology, so I decided joining the Navy could be a rewarding career path as well.

It also helped that both of my brothers were taking that route, so I could talk to them about the things they liked and didn't like.

As to why I specifically joined submarines, I had heard that they had the smartest crews, the best pay, and did the most interesting, spooky missions.

My boat has a different missile launching system from previous boats, and no one had ever shot a Tomahawk missile from it under operational conditions. So we got to go down to the Gulf of Mexico and shoot two exercise Tomahawk missiles to test it out. Lots of training and practice during the work-up, but really cool to do! The whole boat shakes slightly when the booster lights off, and then you watch it come rocketing out of the water through the periscope.”

Tom's thoughts on a military career.

“I would say to do your

homework and talk to people in whatever community you are looking at before making a decision,” he said.. “Understand that you are not just getting a job, you are making a radical lifestyle choice which will come with some challenges.

In submarines, especially, you will be out to sea for a majority of the time and will work long hours even in port. But on the plus side, you will get to do awesome things that you could never do in the private sector, many of which will not be declassified for decades. And there will be no question as to whether or not you have ever done anything for your nation.

I think citizenship has become cheap these days. Participation in local civic institutions is falling, the number of people in uniform is far lower than it was in previous generations, and more and more political activity takes place in professional regulatory agencies at the state and federal level. For young people coming out of the universities, especially, it seems that citizenship consists principally of going out in the street to shout slogans and wave signs with a big crowd of your friends. There is a pride you get from making real sacrifices and doing deadly serious work that you can't get from any other job. I'm proud to be a U.S. Navy submariner, I'm looking forward to doing classified work on deployment, and I really can't wait to finish my sea tour so I can maybe get a girlfriend and some hobbies. Also, Belmont, North Carolina, is still my favorite place in the world!”

LEO Leo, 26, is an Eagle Scout.

He's a First Lieutenant (1LT) in the US Army. He commissioned out of the ROTC program from Virginia Tech in 2015. Leo has a BS Geology from Virginia Tech and was in the VT Corp of Cadets.

“I joined mainly because I wanted the life and leadership experience that you can only find from the military, and because I had great respect for Dillon and the stories that he told me about his time at the Naval Academy and in the Marines,” said Leo. “After commission-

ing I went to S. Korea for a year and was assigned to the Combat Aviation Brigade where I served as the maintenance officer for their support battalion there.”

Leo relates his most exciting military time so far.

“In January 2017 I got transferred to Fort Carson, Colorado where I was assigned as a platoon leader in a water purification/distribution platoon,” he said. “It was in this position where I experienced the most exciting and rewarding moment of my life so far. In October of last year our unit was deployed to Puerto Rico following the destruction of Hurricane Harvey and Maria. After arriving on the Island my platoon and I were sent into the mountains where we established a water purification site along with the Puerto Rican Army Reserves on Lake Guajataca, where we were able to give clean drinking water to over 60,000 civilians in over eight communities. We were able to support local schools so that they had the resources they needed to reopen for class. I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything. I currently work as an executive officer for my battalion's headquarters company, where I manage the day to day functions and training for the unit.”

Paul and Barabra Kasmer are proud of their sons- Belmont's own Band of Brothers.

“Of course Barb and I are very proud of all three of our sons and are not at all surprised by their successes both academic and professional,” said Paul.

“People frequently ask how it is that all three took careers in the military. While I'm not sure of all of their motivations, I can address some factors that the three of them don't talk about.

First, both of their Grandfathers served in WWII. Barbara's father was in Europe and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, pretty high bar and stories to match.

My father was in the Pacific on a B29 based in Guam. He was on 25 bombing missions over Japan and was also unafraid of giving his detailed accounts of war. Neither of them believed they did anything special; they were only willingly doing what their country and perhaps the free world required of them at the time to remain the free world. I think the implied message was clear; you serve in the military not for

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Leo Kasmer (center wearing glasses) and some of his guys in Puerto Rico. They had just finished filling up a local elementary school’s water tanks. They had to figure out how to fit the truck behind them into a covered basketball court, which was a very tight squeeze. The folks around them are the school’s teachers and administrators. The soldiers from left to right are Specialist (SPC) Newton, Leo, SPC Stimson, and SPC Flores. personal recognition, prowess or medals but to protect American sovereignty and its citizens from bad actors.

Second, while they all have very different natures and personalities from birth, all three have a very similar character makeup heavy on altruism, humility, dogged perseverance, personal responsibility and a strong moral compass. We have to acknowledge that growing up in Belmont with the friends and neighbors that we’ve had and certainly the Holy Comforter Lutheran family for contributing to the character development part. I suppose that’s why we settled here. That said, it’s no surprise that they all decided to serve but are in different branches of the military and have very different military occupations. It’s funny to listen to

them discuss different issues, either in the news or related to the military. They pretty much agree on the root problem, what’s right, what’s wrong, and the desired result but the rationale and the path to the end can vary significantly. Kind of fun to listen to.

Of course we worry about them when they’re deployed but certain that they have training and leadership ability to make decisions that minimize the risk to themselves and their soldiers while accomplishing the assigned mission. We're very proud to have them representing the United States around the globe.

Barb and I never pushed them into a military career but never dissuaded it either. I guess I may have talked it up some based on my experience

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While the guys are still (and always will be) Barbara’s boys, but I’m pretty happy to say that we’re now all peers. Of course they’ll always be our sons, but it’s pretty satisfying to see that they’ve all matured into independent, successful men without being buried in college loans. Plus, All three still consider themselves Red Raiders!”

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Gaston YMCA ready for summer The Gaston County Family YMCA is getting ready for an influx of programming and activities that stimulate both mind and body, in an effort to help children have an amazing summer. “It’s important that children both play and learn throughout the summer,” says Rachel Kafsky, Warlick Family YMCA. “From summer camp to swimming to providing free meals, the Y is able to support all children throughout Gaston County and helps them discover and reach their full potential.”

Day camp at the Y provides kids with adventure, healthy fun, personal growth and friendships that can take a so-so summer and turn it into a memory that lasts a lifetime. Y camp provides a welcoming environment for kids where they can belong, build relationships, develop character and discover their potential. There are 5 locations including the Stowe Family YMCA traditional camp, Pharr Family YMCA sports camp, Warlick Family YMCA sports and traditional camp, St. Mi-

This group of kids enjoyed a scavenger hunt at YMCA camp.

chael STEAM camp, and Cherryville Family YMCA traditional camp. Each campus offers a unique campus and activities to keep our kids active throughout the summer months.

And while these programs keep local children busy and engaged throughout the summer, kids can’t focus when they’re hungry.

Children who rely on low-cost lunch plans during the school year are at risk of going hungry when school’s not in session. The Y’s Summer Read Feed and Lead Program helps fill

Campers of the Week show off their YMCA certificates.

that gap to make sure kids can enjoy healthy meals throughout the summer at community parks and municipal complexes. Last year the Y offered 5 sites and served 1284 meals.

Whether it’s keeping little ones full, helping children make new friends, or keeping them active and engaged throughout the summer, the Y has a program to benefit all youth in the community.

To learn more, visit gastonymca.org/camp today.

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Recently the Stowe Family YMCA took a group of teens from Belmont and Mt. Holly middle schools to YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly for the YMCA Middle School United Nations Conference. The teens worked throughout the year to learn about their Nation throughout the weekend. YMCA photos Justin Davis, Stella Hertzberg, and Jordan Villemagne - Flag and placard holders for the first General Assembly meeting.

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It's time to once again celebrate Father's day in America

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I like Father's day. It's always interesting to see if my children or anyone remembers. Maybe I will get a text, an email or even a telephone call.

Father's day is kind of like your birthday you don't really think about it until the day comes.

You then can't help but notice who forgot or who simply does not care.

I was always busy as a young adult and probably didn't pay attention to Father's day like I should have until later in life. I got a little closer to my dad in his later years simply because my mother had died and he had to talk to me when I called. My father was a good dad in that he took care of us. He kept food on the table and a roof over our heads. I never had to face living with a single parent or in a blended family. All I knew was my mom and dad and I never worried about being hungry or being homeless. Millions of Americans cannot say this. This is not a negative about single parenting or being homeless or blended families. I'm simply saying that Mom and dad hung in there and my sisters and brothers and I have a lot for which to be thankful.

My grandfather was a good dad. He raised ten children. He was a blessing to a multitude of grandchildren. He worked until he was 83. I never saw him smile a lot but how could he smile when there were dozens of grandchildren around all the time? Plus, he worked six days a week until he

was 83. He managed it pretty well.

My son is a good dad. I can believe it because he was a good son. Yet, it's always amazing when you see your child in action.

He spends so much time with my little grandson and they have a beautiful bond.

I love to watch their interaction and I am so happy for both of them.

Dr. Glenn Mollette This Father's day will once again be a good day and a tough day. Father's will count their blessings and also their failures. Father's will wish for another chance to do it again but we only get one chance to be a dad.

Many will visit cemeteries to pay respect to a dad now long gone or Father's will mourn over the passing of a child.

Father's day is upon us and the best you can do is to cherish the moment. Make a visit. Make a telephone call. Make the day as personal as possible. Life is about relationships and there is nothing like loving a Father or a child while you have the opportunity. When you look back you'll be so glad you did.

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Scenes from East Gaston High School 2018 Graduation

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Mountain Island Charter School 2018 Graduation

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Stuart Cramer High School 2018 Graduation

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South Point High School 2018 Graduation Scenes

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Outstanding Seniors East Gaston Kyndal Knight For East Gaston High School senior Kyndal Knight, her commitment to swimming and diving has led to championship results, both athletically and academically. Kyndal been involved in competitive diving for only three years, but she has won two regional titles and is this year’s 1-A/2-A state diving champion.

Thanks to her accomplishments in diving, Kyndal earned a full-ride scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky.

In addition to a rigorous training schedule and preparing for the Senior Nationals competition, Kyndal has maintained a stellar academic record and been active in the school’s student council. Described as a “kind and humble student,” Kyndal knows what it takes to be a champion, and there is no doubt that she will put forth a winning effort in everything she does.

South Point Courtney Gazda South Point High School senior Courtney Gazda has gone above and beyond expectations to excel in school even when faced with unexpected obstacles.

In November 2014, Courtney was injured in a car accident when another driver, who was texting while driving, hit her vehicle. She suffered serious injuries to her neck, back, and knees. At that moment, it would have been easy to give up, but she didn’t.

Despite missing a significant amount of school during her recovery, Courtney chose to stay positive and focus on the big picture. She continued to work toward her goal of earning a high school diploma.

With graduation in sight, Courtney is looking to what comes next. She will attend Gaston College this fall and then transfer to N.C. State University to study veterinary medicine.

Stuart Cramer Katie Painter Adopted from the Ukraine when she was four years old, Katie Painter has overcome a number of challenges, but she has never let any of them slow her down.

Despite being diagnosed with hydrocephalus, which impedes her learning, the Stuart W. Cramer High School senior is graduating with the cum laude distinction. She has been an active member of the school band for four years, and she plans to attend Gaston College to study nursing.

When Katie was in the tenth grade, her mother passed away of pancreatic cancer. Obviously, it was a very difficult time for Katie and her family, but she persevered and kept a positive outlook on life. She is admired by her classmates, who say Katie is best known for her positivity and drive to succeed. She can light up a room with her smile, and she looks to a bright future with excitement and optimism.

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Cramer’s Haley Bourhill is driven to succeed

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Stuart Cramer’s female athlete of the year is senior Haley Bourhill.

Haley is an athlete who over the past four years has really made her mark, both academically and in athletics.

Haley is a hard working young lady who puts 110% into everything she does.

Haley grew up in Matthews. In the 4th grade her family moved to Mount Holly. She now lives in Belmont.

Like many successful athletes, Haley got a jump on sports at an early age.

“I started playing t-ball and soccer,” Haley said.

“Then I did basketball. I was like six it was rec ball.”

In middle school Haley played softball and basketball, she also ran track.

Haley mostly focused on basketball, but she soon found out that she was also good at track as well.

While at Holbrook Middle, Haley garnered significant success running the mile and the 800 meter.

“I won both of those events at the county meet,” she said.

In high school Haley kept rolling, she played basketball and ran track for Stuart Cramer.

Haley’s freshman year was a whirlwind to say the least.

In basketball Haley made the varsity squad.

The girls basketball head

coach Carey Pohlman soon had to figure out what to do with this talented freshman.

The coach knew Haley could contribute right away. Coach Pohlman also didn’t want to overload her.

So what to do?

It was decided that Haley could best contribute as the “sixth man.”

In basketball the sixth man is basically a player with starting caliber talent that is first to come off the bench.

Haley saw significant court time as a freshman.

As happy as she was to get her minutes she still had that internal drive that pushed her to want more.

Haley was determined to push herself to be the best.

“I was disappointed to come off the bench,” Haley said. “But I understand the decision.”

It would be fair to surmise that Haley believed if you were a starter, you were the best.

In addition to playing basketball her freshman year Haley also ran cross-country and track.

In track Haley ran the 4 x 800 relay, the 800-meter, the mile and the two mile.

As a freshman Haley set school records in the 800 and mile.

Haley was also selected as the Gaston County Cross Country Runner of the Year.

As a freshman, it was fair to say Haley Bourhill was well on her way to establishing herself as one tough athlete.

Cramer’s Haley Bourhill tries to move the ball past an East Gaston defender during the 2017-18 season. Bourhill will be attending North Carolina State University in the fall. She hopes to one day be a doctor or researcher.

Photo by Brian Mayhew / Carolina Top Shots Photography Going into her sophomore year things changed.

Haley faced a crossroad. She found that track proved to be a strain when coupled with basketball.

So, after thinking it over Haley made the decision to focus on basketball as her primary sport.

The track team’s loss was the basketball team’s gain.

Haley and the Cramer girls basketball team started

to break out. They soon established themselves as legitimate contenders in Gaston County girls basketball.

Since her decision to drop track, Haley only got better. Each and everyday she pushed herself in an effort to sharpen her skills.

It was not uncommon for coach Pohlman to even open up the gym to give Haley the chance to work out more.

Haley has fond memories

of her time on the basketball court.

One of her best memories revolved around Cramer’s first home play off game.

“I loved that,” Haley recalled. “It was awesome I was sick that game. I had an on-and-off fever I think I had a sinus infection I still have between 16 and 19 points.”

Only a gutsy competitor would have fond memories of playing a basketball game with a fever, but that’s Haley.

Being gutsy is what Haley is all about. She wants to be on the front line. She wants to be in the thick of things, regardless of the challenges or the outcome.

Year after year Haley continued to work hard to not only develop her skills but to improve her teams performance.

All that hard work paid off when on February 9th, against Forestview Haley broke the 1,000 point career scoring mark.

Hitting 1,000 points is an accomplishment few players get to achieve.

Over the years Haley’s had a lot of people who she feels have supported her, friends, coaches and family.

For Haley there is one person that really stands out, her mom Michelle Bourhill.

“She always supported me,” Haley said of her mom.

“She’s always pushed me.”

Mrs Bourhill’s help was not lost on her daughter.

“She was always there,” Haley smiled. “She would rebound in the yard when I

would play basketball. She would coach. She did everything.”

Michelle Bourhill had a bit of an athletic background herself. She was able to pass on what she learned.

“She played basketball and ran a little track in high school.” Haley added.

Haley has decided that she doesn’t want to pursue sports at the next level.

The senior all-star has decided that she wants to take on a new challenge, one that could not only benefit herself but others as well.

“I’m going to NC State to major in IPN,” Haley went on. “ I want to be a doctor, or do research if that doesn’t work out.”

IPN stands for Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology.

That’s a lot to digest, but if you think about it Haley may just accomplish that goal as well.

To be a doctor you need to be an outstanding student.

Well, as it turns out Haley has academics nailed down as well.

Last week, Haley graduated from Cramer with a 4.786 grade point average.

She has been an honor roll student every semester going back to middle school.

The sky’s the limit for Haley.

If past accomplishments are any indicator of future success we may soon be addressing Haley as Dr. Bourhill.

Scales and measuring tapes don’t matter with Wesley Hall

by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Stuart Cramer High’s male athlete of the year, Wesley Hall, is a four year soccer and baseball varsity letter winner. Hall is a young man who proves that the measure of a man is sometimes hard to gauge using conventional methods.

Hall grew up in the Mount Holly area and started playing sports at a very young age.

Wesley’s early sports memories go back quite a ways.

“I remember playing soccer with my cousin in Indian Trail,” Wesley recalled. “I remember snippets of little things like scoring a goal.”

Soon Wesley started playing more than just soccer, he also started playing baseball as well.

“I played rec soccer and baseball growing up,” Wesley recalled. “I also played travel ball and AAU.” At Mount Holly Middle, Wesley continued to play.

While in middle school Wesley played a little bit of everything, ranging from golf, soccer, basketball and

baseball.

As for a favorite sport, there is no question where Wesley’s heart is.

“Baseball was my favorite,” He was quick to say.

After middle school Wesley moved his game to Stuart Cramer High School where he picked up where he left off at middle school.

At Cramer, Hall primarily focused on soccer and baseball, but he also played two years of basketball.

In soccer, Wesley played primarily as a defender.

In baseball, Wesley Hall was a jack of all trades.

In his time at Cramer, Wesley was a pitcher, a catcher and outfielder and an infielder .

“I played anywhere and everywhere,” Wesley said of his baseball abilities.

When Wesley says he played everywhere he wasn’t kidding.

The only position he Stuart Cramer’s Wesley Hall sets up to make a play at this year’s Easter Tournament at Sims Legion Park. Hall will didn’t play was first base It’s fair to say that the he playing baseball next spring on an athletic scholarship at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. only reason he didn’t play Photo by Sonya Helton first base was due to his size.

Wesley is 5’4” and tips be a high caliber athlete Wes- personal achievement and the scales at 140 lb. athletic ability sometimes While some people may ley proves then dead wrong.

Wesley is living proof that can’t be measured with a tape not think that’s too small to

measure and a scale.

As Wesley recalls his playing days it soon becomes obvious that this guy is one a cool customer. He is a low key and mellow person.

Nothing seems to rattle him.

In the era of flashy players Wesley is a throwback. He is a player who let’s his play do the talking for him.

As for favorite position. It should come as no surprise to anybody what Wesley’s favorite position is.

“Pitcher,” Wesley chimed in. “Its the funnest!”

Wesley is a successful young man. He credits his dad Stacey Hall with giving him the tools he needed to keep it all together.

“He didn’t put up with my crap,” Wesley laughed. “He coached me from four years old pretty much up to high school.”

Wesley’s fondest memory of sports doesn’t focus on a specific play or a moment where he achieved one of his goals.

“I’m going to remember before games hanging out with everybody,’ Wesley said. “There was no one person anyone hated we. We

were all pretty good friends.”

It looks like Mr. Hall is going to have a bright future as well.

Hall landed an academic scholarship at Methodist University, a D3 School located in Fayetteville NC. Wesley is a fine example of what a successful student athlete is.

At Cramer, Wesley was able to juggle the responsibilities of being a good student with the hard work associated with sports.

Wesley graduated from Cramer with a 4.7 grade point average.

With that type of GPA it’s easy understand how he landed that scholarship. He plans on study and major in Kinesiology.

After his playing days are over Wesley hopes to graduate and become a physical therapist or sports trainer.

Wesley seems to have his priorities on order. He has a solid plan.

An education, a bit of baseball and a solid career path.

It looks like Wesley Hall may be set for the future.

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Inconsistent play hampers Braves

By Art Shoemaker

Short receives honor Julia Short of Stuart W. Cramer High School, who was named an All-Star Scholar

by The Charlotte Observer.

Julia is one of 10 seniors in the Class of 2018 to be chosen for the regional honor that includes a $1,000 scholarship. She plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill. The AllStar Scholar/Seniors of the Year program recognizes outstanding students in The Observer’s readership area for excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.

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to improve. He added that it takes time when combining three high school programs to determine the best fit for the individual players but this is starting to fall into place. And as with any baseball squad pitching will be a key component in determining future results for this 2018 Gaston Braves team.

On a final note Easton Pasour has been selected as the top American Legion baseball bat boy in North Carolina.

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Last Sunday the Braves traveled to Gastonia and were never able to get into an offensive rhythm. In a rain shortened contest the Braves were unable to dent the scoreboard.

Scottie Lee and Ben Bowman were the only Braves to collect a hit as the G-Braves lost the game by a 2-0 score.

Ethan Shell started on the mound for our locals. His work was adequate as he surrendered two runs on four hits in his three and twothirds innings. Dosi Jonas and Wesley Hall each had stints on the hill and held Post 23 at bay.

The Braves played errorless baseball, pitching was adequate but the team could never muster any offense resulting in a loss to our county rivals from Gastonia.

On Monday night the Braves were on the road at Independence High School to play Mint Hill.

Mint Hill scored a run in the opening frame and put the game away by scoring five runs in the sixth inning.

The Braves scored three of their four runs in the third inning. Charlie Black suffered the loss for the Braves. He gave up five Mint Hill runs on eight hits and struck out two.

Dosi Jonas and Wesley Hall had multiple hits with Jonas leading the way with three. RBI’s were recorded

by Hall, Jonas and Jordan Lathe. The game ended with the Braves on the wrong end of a 10-4 score.

Last Wednesday the GBraves returned home to Abbey Yard for a doubleheader against Maiden. The vistors jumped out to a two run lead in the first inning.

Maiden took command of the game by scoring four runs in the fifth inning and adding one additional tally in the sixth frame in winning the opener 7-2.

The Braves could only manage to score twice in spite of outhitting Maiden six to five. Cameron Hilton secured two hits in his three times at bat.

Jacob Landis took the loss for the Braves. Landis

struggled with is control; however, he only allowed two hits in his three innings of work and recorded four strikeouts.

The Braves bats came alive in the nightcap in winning by a 9-2 score. Scottie Lee singled in the first run.

The homestanding Braves broke the game open in the third as they tallied five runs.

Grant Tilley, Ethan Shell, Ben Bowman and Jordan Lathe all had hits that produced RBI’s. Additionally, Grant Tilley stroked a long four bagger in the third inning. The Braves collected a total of ten hits that produced the nine runs scored.

Zack Summerville started on the hill and earned the win. Wesley Hall and Jordan Lathe were effective in working out of the bullpen.

Friday night the Braves played host to Hickory Post 48 in a game played at South Point. The G-Braves opened up a two run lead in the second inning thanks to key hits by by Ethan Shell and Luke Bumgarner. Hickory evened the score with two tallies in the fourth inning which proved to be their only runs in the game.

The Braves broke the game open in the fifth frame by crossing the dish five times in winning the game 7-2. The big blow was a grandslam blast by Luke Bumgarner. Bumgarner, a North Gaston product, enjoyed a perfect day at the plate in going three for three.

Grant Tilley started on the hill for the Braves and pitched well before tiring.

Cameron Hilton came on in relief and allowed no runs or hits in his two and two-thirds innings of work to record the win. Tilley also had a good night with the bat in stroking two hits, one being a long home run. Dosi Jonas also had a key RBI hit early in the contest.

With this win the Braves evened their record at four wins and four losses. The Braves will now be off for eight days before resuming play at Shelby on June 16.

Coach Mark King commented after the Hickory game that he feels the Braves offense continues

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NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME. In Kings Mountain.

Heat pump - Central Heat & Air, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/ Dryer hookups. Outside storage building. NO PETS! $800 per month. $500 deposit. Call 1, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-7933 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Starting at $359. 704-472-4666.

801 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-3100

1994 SKI BRENDELLA “Wake Board Ski Boat” 390 Ford Inboard, With Trailer, Like New! Call

704-297-9005 or 704-434-2669

$

5500

AVAILABLE JUNE 23! 1 year lease. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. $175 week. $800 deposit. Pets additional. Boiling Springs, NC area.

(704) 300-0920 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, CHERRYVILLE. Rent $550, deposit $300, application fee $25.

704-472-4666, 510 N. Styres St, Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 472-3100 CHEROKEE, SC 8 ROOM HOUSE. Gaffney area, Hwy 11. Nice country setting, wooded lot w/2 acres, barn, fence pasture. Only pre-approved credit should apply. $165,000. 864-300-4594, (704) 600-6229 OUT OF AREA PIGEON FORGE TENNESSEE. 4 bedroom, 3 full bath house.

Full kitchen, no pets, close in.

Call (704) 473-3374 POLK, NC 2BR, 1BA, LARGE YARD. Near International Equestrian Center off US Hwy. 74. Also, 126 near Landrum SC and Tryon NC. Available July 1st, rent negotiable. Email for additional info and application. mountain_gateway@windstream.net RUTHERFORD, NC

2 BEDROOM, 1BA, KINGS MOUNTAIN. Rent $600, deposit $600, application fee $25. 704472-4666 135-29 Wiggins Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 472-3100

GASTON COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, GASTONIA. Rent $850, deposit $850, application fee $25. 704472-4666 2240 Knight Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 4723100

6FT. BUSH HOG FOR SALE. BUSH HOG BRAND, $850. Call or text. (828) 447-3627

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

WHIRLPOOL LP GAS RANGE. Very good condition, $100. (828) 245-7612

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 4876855

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

PLANTS FOR SALE: Iris, Japanese Maple, Hosta, Yellow Bells. Located at 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043.

(828) 245-0245

TROY-BUILT EDGER. 140cc.

New blade, new carburetor, excellent condition. $125 firm. (704) 484-2853

MISCELLANEOUS LUMBER: ENGINEERED, LOAD BEARING. 50+ 4x4 & 4x6, 20’. 10 TJI up to 20’. 6 BL 2x12, 20’. 6’ Glue Lamb, 12-14’. 23 Rim Boards, 14”.

Misc. 2x8, 2x10, 4x4 plywood.

New. Great for sheds & barns, $4,500 obo for all. Call 980-2545876

HUSKEE RIDING LAWNMOWER. 42” cut, 17HP. $325 or best offer. (704) 473-2903 DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Offering Above and Inground pools, parts and supplies.

We also maintenance, open/ close pools, etc. 704-418-3277.

(828) 245-7540

(2) TILLERS: (1) front tine, (1) rear tine. Whirlpool washer, $85.

A/C 2350 BTU with remote, $180.

(828) 223-0233

CHAISE LOUNGE CHAIR in good condition, $150. (828) 863-2762

2 CEMETARY PLOTS. with 2 vaults at veteran’s section of Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby. $3000 for both. Call (980) 925-9394

TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service on most models.

New 5x10 $795 with this ad. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City.

(828) 245-5895

1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included, $180 weekly or monthly for discount. Forest City. Call for more info. (828) 245-0444

FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

2 & 3 BEDROOM Mobile Homes. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

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

PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory.

Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

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

Nightly $49.99 & up. (828) 2863681

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 482-0540

USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

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

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Includes utilities, cable and wifi, 3 minute drive to downtown Forest City. From $150 week, discount monthly. (828) 245-0444

DUNCAN PHYFE SOFA $150.

Two Wing Back Chairs $50 for Both. Two Mongoose Bicycles (On Road or Mountain) $60 for Both. Recliner $20. APS Exercise Fair $10. Call 704-692-9915 or (704) 434-7761

DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS, LIFT CHAIRS. We repair most models; from battery to motor replacements. Over 16 years experience, call for repair schedule. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $595. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, SHELBY. Rent $600, deposit $400, application fee $25. 1830 Riding Road, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-3100 or or 704-472-4666.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Rent $500, Deposit $400, Application Fee $25. 704-472-4666. 601 Smith Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 472-3100

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, and odd furniture. 704-481-0954 and after 5pm, call (704) 482-0540

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

Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

2 BEDROOM, 1BATH. Rent $475, deposit $475, application fee $25. 704-472-4666, 116 Bowman St, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-3100

NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent.

10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. (704) 692-0447

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FOR RENT Nice Large 3 bedroom, 2 full bath house. Living room, sitting room, garage, covered deck, nice yard. $700 deposit, $1,000 month. No smoking, no indoor pets. Gilkey area, near store. Leave message or call after 5:30pm. 130 Sorrels Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-9141 keithsusanred@ gmail.com

APPLIANCES NEEDED! Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators... Salvation Army Family Store will pick up your used, working appliances to resell in our Family Stores. Call 704-482-9502 to arrange pick up.

Donate! Shop! Support local ministry! 1649 E. Dixon Blvd, Shelby by Big Lots, or in Forest City (reopening soon at former Watkins auto dealership) Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm.

Sat, 10am-5pm.

SINGLE CARPORT, 12X21, $695. Double Carport, 18x21, $795. (828) 490-2713 94 CHEVY S10 PICKUP. 4.3 motor. $975 (704) 466-4675 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2 to 3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

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ENERGY EFFICIENT NEWLY REMODELED 1 Bedroom Apartment in Forest City. Includes appliances, water, sewer, garbage pickup, $425 plus deposit. (828) 248-1776 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT Upper Level of my home, $700 month. Utilities and cable paid, use of kitchen included, private bath. $35 application fee. Rutherfordton. (828) 289-7502

FLAT BED TRAILER. Clean title. New floor and lights, Electric brakes, tool box. Asking $1000.

(704) 300-1082

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LESSONS MUSIC AND ART LESSONS AVAILABLE. All ages welcome.

Violin, Cello, Piano, Guitar. Visit our website: wildrootsfinearts. org, Forest City area. (828) 2895880

PETS & LIVESTOCK WANT TO BUY HORSES. Call (704) 300-0366 FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES. Born and raised outdoors. Shelby/Fallston area.

Call 704-477-0750 CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUAS. Applehead Teacup and Miniature Chihuahua puppies.

Shots UTD. Ready to go. $200 each. (704) 813-5981 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199. (704) 600-7847

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AKC BOXER PUPPIES. Fawn and White, Brendle and white, white. Mom and dad on site.

Health guaranteed. Taking deposits to hold. Will be ready June 1st. (704) 974-5689 CHIHUAHUA / YORKIE MIX 1 Female Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, small, pet only. $50. 1 male, Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, small $50. Martin Dover. (704) 482-0178

LOST & FOUND

FREE POT BELLY PIGS. Call 828-305-4571 or (828) 6575444

LOST DOG ON 04/19/18. Chopper. Double Springs Church Rd (Lattimore area). No collar or tags, but has had all shots. $100 reward. Please call 704-6925218

FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPPIES, 5 girls, 3 boys, no papers, $300 each.

(828) 289-1258

PETS & LIVESTOCK

PURE BRED KIKO BUCK INTACT, NKR Registered, tattooed, black & white, 1.5 years old, $375. Selling out laying hens, roosters, dibs, eggs.

Gene & Becky Leach. 828-2457419, (828) 289-2868

(2) JERSEY HEIFERS FOR SALE. Registered, bred to Black Angus bull, due to calf in July. Very gentle, $1300 each or $2500 both. (828) 429-1581

PITFALL PUPPIES, 6 WEEKS OLD. 3 boys / 4 girls. Each one shot, dewormed. For more information call Jimmy (810) 2512463

VACATIONS

VACATIONS

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 803635-9831. (803) 718-2659

OCEAN LAKES VACATION. 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer, dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@ bellsouth.net SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND CHERRYVILLE, NC. RV, Tent Sites, Cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites.

(704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk.

(704) 472-7145 2 BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach. 2 & 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Weeks available. Includes golf cart. Call for reservations. 704-473-1494 or (704) 434-7765 TIME SHARE FOR SALE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. At Lake Lure, beautiful deeded week individual house condo in gated community, with magnificent view of Lake Lure. Many amenities, including Marina, beach, 2 pools, several restaurants & much more. Nearby riding stables, restaurants, rafting & other entertainment, at an unbelievable price of $200.

Week 22 (June 1-7). Dues have been paid through next January.

Week 22 is already rented now, but I will buy you another week for your use this summer of your choice. Jim (704) 560-6602

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(704) 718-4731 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

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

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WANT TO BUY COUNTY LINE TIMBER. Buying Hardwood and Pine Timber, 8 acres+. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659. (828) 2890742 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Jimmy, 828-2891175 (828) 247-1070 WANTED TO BUY. Good Used Furniture and Appliances, and antiques and estates. 704-4810954 and after 5pm call (704) 482-0540 TOTAL GYM and Teeter hang up. In good condition. (704) 300-0366 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

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LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com (704) 567-9836

EAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY. Off Hwy 120, Lots with water and septic. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836. www.bryantrealtyinc.com.

1910 CREEK RIDGE ROAD. Shelby (Patterson Springs), NC 28152. 17 acre farm with creek.

3 bedroom, 1 bath 1700sf house completely remodeled. New roof, windows, heat pump. Barn, outside building. $179,000.

(704) 418-2591

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

NICE 2-STORY BRICK HOME Call for Price! Great location, suitable for 1 or 2 family living with kitchen, 3BR, 2BA, laundry upstairs, kitchen, 1BR, 1BA, laundry downstairs, fireplaces up and down, living rooms up and down, plenty of parking with outside bldg, and huge shed. 600 Hillside Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 2844425 radfordricky@gmail.com

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 & pay fast. (828) 577-4197

2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide Ultra. Very nice bike. Lots of extras. 18,500 miles, $12,500. Call Randy for info. (704) 472-7800 1999 HONDA XR100. Good Condition. Runs Great! $700 (704) 477-8623 2013 HD SUPER GLIDE Custom Anniversary. Has extras, 1,221 miles, one owner, $9500 or best offer. Call after 6pm.

(828) 447-6080

2 COUNTRY SETTING HOMES. Rent to own, 10 years.

3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, central H/A. Waco & #3 areas. $650 down, $650 month. 704-3004594, (704) 600-6229

YARD SALES

1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot. Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-5381199. 214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847

ESTATE SALE - ESTATE SALE Estate Sale Sat Jun 23rd, 2018 from 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM A variety of items including collectables, furniture and decor items. All items WILL go! 204 South Cansler Street , Kings Mountain, NC 28086

WE BUY SCRAP CARS. We purchase scrap vehicles with free pick up! Top $! Cash paid/ No title needed! (980) 295-6556 stacey_n_brian@yahoo.com WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329

4.9 ACRES FOR SALE near Forest Hunt Elementary School. Rutherford County.

Water, good flat land, endless possibilities, lots of road frontage. $38,400. Call 828-2481900, (828) 447-0120

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COMMERCIAL BEAUTY SHOP BUILDING. 2304 Crescent Lane, Gastonia, NC. Approx 1772 sq.ft building.

Paved parking. $165,000. 704860-3373 or (704) 435-9045 LINCOLN, NC FOR SALE BY OWNER 3.59 Deeded Acres of Land with Doublewide Home. 1152 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Crouse Area. Mini Farm. $65000 (980) 525-6150 RUTHERFORD, NC N.C. HOMES 4 SALE By Owner.

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SATURDAY, 6/16, 8AM-UNTIL. Cancelled if rain. Antique toys, Just-a-matic twin beds (extra long), Antique glassware, dinette table with chairs, and many more misc items. 1300 Briarcliff Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

ESTATE TAG SALE. Saturday, June 16 2018. 8am-1pm. Furniture, tools, household goods, music boxes, and 1970 Merry Tiller. 308 Elizabeth Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150 RUTHERFORD, NC

RAIN OR SHINE. Tanners Grove UMC, 152 Tanners Grove Rd., Forest City (off 221S). Fri. 6/15, 8am-6pm and Sat. 6/16, 8am-1pm. Estate items: jewelry, kitchen items, linens, beautiful china and glassware, variety of miscellaneous items.

OLE GREY’S TREASURES has reopen inside Tri-City Mall, next to bill place, Forest City. Monday-Friday, 10am5pm. Tin signs, jewelry, toys, glassware, clothes, dolls and much more.

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