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• Belmont • Cramerton • Lowell • McAdenville • Mount Holly • Stanley

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Gaston County Beekeepers Association is a honey of a group

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Mention honeybees to most folks and two things pop into their mind- a big gob of golden honey drizzled on a cathead biscuit and/or the memory of stepping on a bee barefoot in the summer and the resulting ouch.

But there’s a group of people whose involvement with honeybees goes much further than those stereotypical scenarios. They are called apiarist or more commonly beekeepers. Among other bee related activities, these people raise bees and sell honey. They also educate other people on the vital importance honeybees play in the production of our vegetable food via pollination.

In our area, there’s a devoted group of apiarists known as the Gaston County Beekeepers Association (GCBA for short).

The GCBA is a nonprofit organization/club of local beekeepers that’s also a

chapter of the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. North Carolina has the largest beekeeping organization in the US and more beekeepers per capita than any other state in the US. The state organization has been around for over 100 years and the Gaston County chapter has been around for over 75 years making it one of the oldest chartered county bee associations across the state.

The GCBA has been one of the premier county bee organizations around the state for quite some time. For the 2019-2020 calendar year GCBA brought home the coveted Golden Achievement Program Award from the North Carolina Beekeepers Assoc. This award is given out to exemplary chapters that show high standards and commitment to community, its members, and the beekeeping world.

The GCBA focuses on education and outreach not just to other beekeepers or hopeful beekeepers but the

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July 4th is just around the corner so let’s stop and take a look at some of the local people and places that played a big role in the founding of our nation.

Patterson Springs in southern Cleveland County is a quiet community with a long history. Six miles south of the crossroads of NC 226 and NC 180 is the former site

Belmont to build skatepark

By Alan Hodge

Our area played a big role in fight for freedom

By Alan Hodge

Longtime Gaston County Beekeepers Association member Allen Thompson shows a bunch of bees on a hive frame.

general population and community around us.

Allen Thompson, 65, has been a beekeeper for decades and serves as the GCBA outreach coordinator. He explained what the GCBA is, what it does, and why.

“We have about 230 members from all walks of life,” he said. “That includes farmers, preppers, doctors, retirees, and anyone else interested in beekeeping and concerned about the environment.”

According to Thompson, most members have beehives at home, but the GCBA also has a communal area near the Paysour farm in Dallas where 25 hives buzz with activity.

Thompson talked about how the GCBA reaches out to our area with its message.

“We do programs at schools, churches, libraries, See BEEKEEPERS, Page 5

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of a Revolutionary War-era site once known as Graham’s Fort. Now occupied by a house that is part modern and part antebellum, the “fort” was actually a large log cabin built by Colonel William Graham.

Graham was quite a character. In addition to being a strong proponent of liberty, he was also a delegate to the Fifth Provincial Congress. In See FREEDOM, Page 6

It’s been a long time coming but the City of Belmont will soon be building a skateboard park.

The park will be located along 12th St. beside the CityWorks building on E. Catawba. According to Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe, a groundbreaking event will happened in September with the actual construction taking about eight to ten weeks.

The skating pavilion will be approximately 90x100feet. The city council recently approved $200k for the project.

The park was designed by Los Angeles-based Spohn See SKATEPARK, Page 4

This is an artist rendering of the proposed Belmont skatepark.

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS You’re not going to believe what I found in the shed

Patience... or the lack thereof I am the poster boy for impatience.

I know many of you’uns consider me an intellectual…(fooled you agin!) but I grew up in North Charlotte and spent my formative years working on the truck docks where we only used two adjectives so you should hear me when I get stuck in a traffic jam.

I mutter oaths under my breath too. Long checkout lines especially at Wally Mart get my goat. Being stuck behind someone in the drive thru at Mickey D’s who have to read the whole menu and then fumble with their money when they finally decide what they want and creep around to the window is another trigger.

A lot of this is my natural born ADHD personality. A lot comes from being conditioned like Pavlov’s dawg to that thing called the deadline. I have been writing stories for money for 32 years and have never ever missed a deadline. Never.

But being impatient has its risks. A face red from soaring blood pressure is just one of them. I do that a lot but have so far dodged the “Big One”.

There are a couple of things that have helped me with my impatience. My 1939 Farmall F30 tractor and the vegetable garden I planted for the first time this year.

The tractor story some of you know. If’n not, here it is in a nutshell. My great-grandfather, Walter V. Smith bought it new for $1000 or so my mom said. That was the cost of two new 1939 Ford sedans. He used it on the ancestral farm in Catawba Heights. One thing led to another and in the 1970s the Beatty folks bought it and used it on their place near the YMCA. By and by some more and through several twists of fate it ended up in my yard. It was in bad shape but I worked on it many months and got it going again. It runs great. When it decides to start.

To make it start you use a hand crank.

That’s right. It takes a high level of finesses to get the choke and carb and ignition all in

synch and bring it to life. Sometimes it acts what mom called “horsey”. You can turn the crank until you can’t turn it no Alan Hodge mo and it won’t make Banner-News Editor a peep. That’s when you have to stop and go sit down and let it make up its mind and then you go and crank some more and it starts. All the while this drill and drama is going on I can hear and feel my great-grandfather and my grandfather Sinclair Smith laughing at me from the Great Beyond.

The other thing that has brought me a bit of patience is the garden I planted back in the very early spring. I took a worn out tiller and made it run like new. I tilled a patch about 20-feet square over the septic tank drain field in the back yard. The patch is also under the Duke Power LED pole light.

Both of these factors have produced a garden where the plants are huge. The squash plants are as big as small washing machines. The tomato plants are eight feet tall and dripping with ‘maters. The sunflowers are even taller.

The beans and cukes are gigantic and running wild.

But it took several months to get that way.

The whole time I fretted and fumed and urged the plants to hurry up and grow. I was impatient. But they decided to take their time about it regardless of my hissy fits. The plants are teaching me to slow down and watch them grow and when the time comes…their time frame not mine… we eat what they make. PS Tomatoes are coming on line next week.

What tries your patience? Your kids? Politicians? Traffic? Your boss? Tell the truth.

Now, take a look at what can slow you down.

You don’t need an 82 year old tractor but a garden is cheap and even though the plants can’t talk they say in their own botanical way.

“Take it easy, we’ll be along directly”.

By Tony Marciano I need to take you back 14 years when my family built our shed. I researched all the big box home improvement centers, borrowing (or should I say stealing) the best ideas from them. I didn’t want the typical six foot by eight foot shed. I had a lot to store in it.

At the time, my son bought a 1941 Buick he was going to restore. Fenders, bumpers, and the hood needed a dry place. We built a shed that was 12 feet by 16 feet. The door opening was seven feet wide. The door height was over six feet. You could park a 1965 Mustang inside it. We used it for more than storing the lawnmower.

A few years later, my mother asked me to store some items in it on a shelf.

Over the years, I forgot what it was she placed there.

Since that time, my kids married and moved out of the house. My son took the 41 Buick with him. We rearranged areas of the shed but not the shelving. For whatever reason, the items my mother had me put on the shelf never moved. I arranged chain saws and paint around it.

A few weeks ago, my wife and I were looking for something in the shed. I saw these bags. Not knowing what it was I opened it. One was my mother’s wedding album from the late 1940’s. There

were high school photos of my two sisters.

There was my sister’s wedding album.

We took Tony Marciano the items and brought them in the house to examine.

I had to laugh as one of the bags was a “Shop Rite” bag.

They were the big grocery store in New Jersey. This bag was over 25 years old. But more important than the bag was the rich history it contained.

I saw pictures of uncles and aunts that had died in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s. I thought with fondness of the many memories of cousins getting together for backyard birthday celebrations and family cook outs. While we were the “kid” cousins, there were photos of the “adult” cousins on my grandfather’s side of the family.

I had to reflect to the 1910 decade when both grandparents left Italy for a better life for their family. They would leave everyone they loved behind, knowing they would never see them again. There had to be a tug on their hearts to stay behind. In the late 1800’s, there had been a lot

of fighting between the city states of Italy. It wasn’t safe place to live. It was said that the only one you can trust is your family. That may be why the Italian culture is so very focused on the family.

My four grandparents came to a world where they didn’t know anyone. I joke that my paternal grandfather landed in Ellis Island and traveled three blocks to live in Jersey City. My maternal grandfather traveled a little bit further – eight miles away.

They came because they wanted something better for their family. The sacrifice they made was huge. They came to a land where they didn’t know anyone, nor did they know the language.

They left behind everything that was familiar and everyone they knew and loved. All they brought with them was what they could carry. More importantly, they brought the dream of a better life for their family.

This weekend we celebrate our freedom from Britain’s tyranny. Freedom isn’t free. It costs men and women their very lives so we can enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

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Vacation season is here

By Lisa Harper Summer has officially arrived. We’ve already witnessed a mini heatwave, reminding us that it’s time to get out our travel bags and plan a trip. There are many great area attractions within a short drive. One of my favorites is Shatley Springs. It’s located in Crumpler, NC (Ashe County). A friend introduced my family to this hidden gem about 15 years ago. We rode our motorcycle up there the very first time we visited.

Not only does this unique and historical area offer good

country food, shopping, local gem mines, museums, cabins, dinner theaters, and a civic center, the history behind of how it became a popular destination is a story all its own.

The rocking chairs that sit outside on the front porch are inviting as well.

Going all the way back to 1890…Martin Shatley was passing through this area and stopped by to soothe his hands and face in a stream.

The healing properties that he discovered from these waters began quite a journey.

The rest is history..which you

can read more about on their website.

This same spring water that flows from the Little Phoenix Mountain remains available for free to the public..even during the season when the restaurant is closed.

We always take loads of empty containers with us when we visit.

Area attractions nearby are the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, Mt Jefferson, and the Viaduct Visitors Center.

Shatley Springs restaurant

has served as a landmark destination for many decades.

Travelers come to enjoy the famous country cooking, local music on site, spring water, and of course, the breathtaking mountain scenery. Families and tour groups escape here to relax and reminisce of times past.

So if you’re planning a vacation or just a day trip anytime soon, come and see for yourself the best kept secret in northwestern NC. In the meantime, I’ll be counting down the days to fall.

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Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe points to where the new skatepark will be built near CityWorks and 12th St. Photo by Alan Hodge

SKATEPARK From Page 1 Ranch skatepark builders. It will feature many interesting elements for users including rails, ramps, a large bowlshaped area, whoop-de-doos, inclines, and two large concrete balls that can be skated on or used a benches.

Adam Eichorn, a designer with Spohn Ranch’s Chicago office touted another feature of the park.

“The concrete will be super smooth,” he said.

“Falling is a part of skating but the smooth surface is less abrasive.”

A lot of input from Belmont skaters went into the park’s design. At a public meeting in April, Belmont Parks and Rec. took suggestions from potential users.

Stowe said the meeting produced a surprise.

“I thought it would be

Stanley Independence Day event set The Town of Stanley will have its Independence Day event on July 2, 2021. Time is 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM at Harper Park, 301 Blacksnake Road.

Come out for fireworks and have fun.

There will be a band at

6:30 pm. Bring your chairs and blanket and enjoy some music and food.

There will be a shuttle from Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church on Hwy 27. that will bring you to the Park and take you back.

mostly attended by kids,” he explained. “But there were lots of older skaters there too.”

Stowe says he expects the park to be a popular attraction.

“It will be a big draw for the community,” he said.

So, will Zip get a skateboard and zip around?

“I’ll try anything once,” he said.

The William Gaston Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently installed three new members. Pictured from left to right are Chapter Regent Donna Atkins, new members Lynne Smith, Jennifer Geoghan, and Patsy Grahl, and Chaplain Mary McFarland. NSDAR is a non-profit, volunteer women’s service organization.

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Thompson (sans bee suit) with some hives.

Thompson opening a hive.

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Just a few of the 25 hives at the Gaston County Beekeepers Association communal hive compound on Paysour Farm in Dallas.

BEEKEEPERS From Page 1 civic organizations, special events, and anywhere else there’s an interest,” he said.

“The programs are free of charge.”

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ticipants can view the bees at work behind a glass window without having to open the hive.

The GCBA also sells the honey from its hives.

“The honey bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by man,” said Thompson.

GCBA members will also help newbees get started in the hobby. Compared to a lot of avocations, beekeeping is relatively inexpensive.

“It costs between $250$300 to get started with one hive and the other equipment you need,” he said.

Live bees can be purchased at a variety of locations including from ads in the NC Agricultural Review newspaper and the website of the NC Beekeepers Association.

The GCBA meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Meetings consist of club business, followed by guest speakers whom speak on a range of topics honeybee related. The meetings are held at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, Located at: 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC. The group also offers an annual bee school every year beginning in January. The course runs approximately 8-10 weeks, meeting once a week on Tuesdays at 7pm.

Class times range between 1hr to 1hr and a half, with time at the end for Q&A. Students have the option of taking the state certification test at the end of the term as well as participating in our annual field day. Field day offers hands-on with working active bee colonies and also food/fun/fellowship with other beekeepers.

Signups for the school begin in mid-November. The goal of the school is to give students wishing to become beekeepers, a basic but broad foundation and fundamentals that will help them start keeping their own bees. For those not wishing to keep honeybees, the school serves to educate on the importance of pollinators to our environment and to give a basic broad understanding of all things honeybee related.

The GCBA will also remove swarms and honeybees from structures. Occasionally, honeybees are found either outdoors in a swarm (usually hanging around on a tree, bush, or fence post), or else living in an inconvenient loca-

Intrepid reporter crouching among buzzing bees. tion like your attic or garage.

Swarms represent free bees to the GCBA, and members will gladly remove unwanted bees at low to no cost. The GCBA also has other members that offer the service of removing bees from homes and commercial buildings and structures for a fee.

So, looking for a fascinating way to help the planet as well as reaping the sweet reward of the bee’s hard work and your enthusiasm? Check out the GCBA and join in the fun.

As Thompson puts it- “We need more beekeepers!”

For more information on the GCBA visit: www.gastonbee.org gcbeekeepers@ gmail.com or https://www. facebook.com/gastoncountybees.

Fun Facts about the honeybee A honey bee can fly for up to six miles, and as fast as 15 miles per hour, hence it would have to fly around 90,000 miles -three times around the globe – to make one pound of honey.

It takes one ounce of honey to fuel a bee’s flight around the world.

Honey is 80% sugars and 20% water.

Honey bees produce beeswax from eight paired glands on the underside of their abdomen.

Honey bees must consume about 17-20 pounds of honey to be able to biochemically

produce each pound of beeswax.

Bees maintain a temperature of 92-93 degrees Fahrenheit in their central brood nest regardless of whether the outside temperature is 110 or -40 degrees.

A populous colony may contain 40,000 to 60,000 bees during the late spring or early summer.

The queen bee lives for about 2-3 years. She is the busiest in the summer months, when the hive needs to be at its maximum strength, and lays up to 2500 eggs a day.

The queen may mate with up to 17 drones over a 1-2 day period of mating.

The queen may lay 600800 or even 1,500 eggs each day during her 3 or 4 year lifetime. This daily egg production may equal her own weight. She is constantly fed and groomed by attendant worker bees Worker honey bees live for about 4 weeks in the spring or summer but up to 6 months during the winter.

The average honey bee will actually make only one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.

The honey bee’s wings stroke 11,400 times per minute, thus making their distinctive buzz.

A honey bee visits 50 to 100 flowers during a collection trip.

The honeybee is the official NC state insect.

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Belmont, NC

Marjorie Smith Goins, age 99, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2021. She was born on Easter Sunday April 16, 1922. A native of Belmont, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Nettie Beaty Smith.

Her interests were with

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Lester Carpenter, and Kathleen and Glenn Hamrick.

A service to celebrate her life was held at 6:00pm, Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Belmont with Rev. George Ragsdale officiating. Her family received friends following the service in Carpenter Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 807 South Point Rd., Belmont, NC 28012 or to Belmont Historical Society, 40 E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012 Condolences may be sent online by visiting www. mcleanfuneral.com McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Goins Family.

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These members of the Belmont Moose Lodge recently received their Pilgrim Award. Congratulations to Jimmy Pendleton, Mike Pearson, Jerry Sexton, Grant Carpenter, Carroll Owen, Randy Parks, Freddie Boykin, Charlie Lucas, and Tommy Lyle. The Moose is about celebrating life together, serving those in need within our local community, supporting our children at Mooseheart and standing by senior members at Moosehaven.

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felt local patriots’ displeasure and skeedaddled.

One of the best sources for information about places in North Carolina and their War of Independence connections is “Touring North Carolina’s Revolutionary War Sites” by

From Page 1 September 1780, Graham and his family and friends were attacked inside their fort by local Tories. In the ensuing fight, four Tories were wounded. The next month, Graham found himself fighting at Kings Mountain.

Next stop is the town of Grover. Located on US 29 near Grover are historical markers that pinpoint two places that British soldiers were in evidence during the Revolution. The first marker indicated where troops of Major Patrick Ferguson bivouacked on Oct. 4 and 5, 1780 before they made their way to Kings Mountain. The other marker points to the spot where Lord Cornwallis and his men entered North Carolina in January 1781 on their second invasion of North Carolina.

While in Grover, another interesting place to visit is the old Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Located on a dirt road off Elm Street, the cemetery holds the remains of one of Cleveland County’s most illustrious patriots, Colonel Frederick Hambright (1727-1817). Born in Germany, Hambright had prior to his service in the Revolution been an Indian fighter.

A new marker at the entrance to Kings Mountain National Military Park on SC 216 touts some of Hambright’s achievements.

Another hero of the Battle of Kings Mtn. is William Chronicle from Belmont.

A NC Highway Historical marker on Catawba St. in front of the Belmont Historical Society (pictured) points out the fact that the home of Chronicle, leader of the “South Fork Boys” was once located nearby. Chronicle was killed in the battle.

In the city of Kings Mountain is another cemetery with Revolutionary War connections. Located off Afton Drive is a graveyard that contains the remains of patriot Preston Goforth (17391780). A native of Rutherford County, Goforth was killed in the Battle of Kings Mountain. In an interesting twist, Goforth had three brothers who were also killed in the battle–fighting on the side of Loyalists.

Leaving Kings Mountain on NC 161, go about two miles and turn left onto Long Creek Road. Near where the road crosses Long Creek is the Washington Iron Furnace.

This furnace was used during

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Outside Bessemer City in Gaston County is the Tryon Community. Created in 1769 by the colonial assembly, Tryon County once stretched from the shores of the Catawba River all the way to the mountains. Because it was named for one of King George’s pals, Royal gubernator William Tryon, the county was dissolved in 1799 leaving only its name.

During the Revolution, citizens of the Tryon community areas got together and drew up a set of proclamations on August 14, 1775 that spelled out their displeasure at the way things were going between England and the colonies. Though the document didn’t go quite as far as the Mecklenburg

Declaration of Independence, the Tryon Resolves nonetheless vowed that its drafters would fight for their freedoms if it came to that.

While they were at it, the folks of Tryon also decided they would get muskets, powder and ammo from their patriotic friends in Charleston, SC. Today, a stone and bronze marker to the Tryon Resolves can be seen. The marker was erected by the DAR and lists the names of those who signed the document.

Near the Tryon community is Pasour Mountain. Just off NC 279, Pasour Mountain was originally known as LaBoone Mountain for the LaBoone family who lived there. During the Revolution, the LaBoones, who were Tories, sometimes sought shelter in a cave. Eventually they

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church

Mt Holly Church of God

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

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

Rankin Ave • Mt Holly, NC

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

New Covenant United Methodist

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

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Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

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

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

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

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

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

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

First Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

212 South Street 704-825-7269

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

704-867-2317

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

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

River of Life Full Gospel Church

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

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

DALLAS

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

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

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Gateway Cowboy Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

LOWELL

First Presbyterian Church

Bethlehem Church

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

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

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

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

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

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

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

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

Epic Church

New Life Baptist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Lowell Church of God

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

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

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

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

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

BESSEMER CITY

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Living Witness Ministries

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

First Baptist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Ridgeview Baptist Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Second Baptist Church

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Grace Wesleyan Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Gospel Concert set for July 10th Belmont Parks & Rec. Trailer bringing summer fun to neighborhoods Look for the Belmont Parks and Rec. trailer at a park near you. A schedule of places the trailer will go and activities it will provide has been drawn up. July 10- Rodden Ball Field; July 17- Davis Park; July 24- Stowe Park; July 31st- Loftin Park; August 7-Peninsula; August 14- Back to School cookout Loftin Park. These scenes are from the trailer’s recent foray to Reid Park.

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Saturday July 10th – 6 PM, Lowesville Gospel Concerts at Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents The Mylon Hayes Family (above) from Hudson, NC and Eternal Vision, a quartet from Knoxville, TN. This will be a great evening of southern gospel fun and worship. Bring a friend and come enjoy. A freewill offering only to be received, and you are invited. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.

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Now we are officially in summer. The days will get longer, and soon we will experience the hot weather and high humidity that we all enjoy this time of year! As we get deeper into summer, we often fall into the summer slump.

It can hit all of us. Kids out of school can forget some of what they have learned. Sports teams can get into slumps. This time of year, we have so much we want to accomplish, but with the hot weather, it is easier to sit inside under a fan and take a nap! We can get into slumps in our relationship with God as well.

There are times when we are closer to God than others.

In Exodus 32:1-20, Israel, after leaving Egypt, made their way to Mt. Sinai. While there, Moses ascended the mountain to meet with God. On the mountain, God gave the Law to Moses, including the Ten Commandments. God wrote the commandments on two stone tablets for Moses. While Moses was on the mountain, the Israelites became impatient. They demanded that Aaron make them a golden calf to worship. He took their gold jewelry and formed it into a golden calf. They began to worship it and fall into immorality.

God told Moses what the people were doing, and Moses came down from the mountain. In his anger, he broke the two tablets of the law, and melted down the golden calf. He ground

it into powder, poured it into their water, and made them drink it.

Israel rebelled against God. God had brought them out of Egypt with a mighty hand. He worked Rev. Trent Rankin many miracles for them, even parting the Red Sea so they could cross over on the dry land. However, they fell into a slump. Moses was delayed on the mountain, and Israel fell back into sin. It is easy to get complacent in our walk with God, and to fall back into our old sinful lives. There are times when we do not pray as much as we used to.

We do not attend worship as we once did or read the Bible as much. When we get complacent, Satan seizes the opportunity to distance us from God. If we are not careful, things in life become our golden calves. We think it is silly to worship a golden calf, yet anything we place between us, and God is our idol.

The only way we can beat the summer slump in our lives is to refocus. The same is true with our relationship with Jesus. We need to refocus, and repent. We must identify our golden calves, those things we are are placing in front of God. Then, like Moses, we must remove them. What are our golden calves today? Let us identify them and ask God to help us remove them. May we beat the slumps in our lives today and refocus on God.

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Jim and Joyce Biggerstaff at 306 Greenwood Ave.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Joshua and Allison Lucas at 5714 Kildare Court

Keep Belmont Beautiful Yards of the Month Keep Belmont Beautiful concludes the Spring Yards of the Month for 2021 with these great Belmont yards. The Business Yard of the Month goes to Catawba River Antique Mall at 406 Catawba Street The owners are C.J. and Emory Vandiver. Keep Belmont Beautiful wishes to thank all the participants in this program and also thanks to all the residents of Belmont for helping keep Belmont as the prettiest city in the area.

Mitchell and Kimberly Love at 22 Poplar Street

Chad and Melissa Nelson at 102 Nancy Hanks Place

City of Belmont yard waste pickup As of July 1, the City of Belmont will be collecting yard waste on-demand. In response to requests from citizens and to provide highquality service, the Belmont City Council unanimously voted to bring yard waste and leaf collection in house.

This collection service runs throughout the year and MUST be scheduled by filling out an online request form or calling (704) 8250507. The City of Belmont’s yard waste collection will occur weekly on Wednesday’s, except for holidays.

Yard waste requests MUST be submitted every Tuesday afternoon, prior to 12 pm, for Wednesday service.

Yard waste must meet the following requirements to be

collected: Yard waste: tree limbs, sticks, branches, and shrub trimmings. Maximum limb size: Four (4) feet long by eight (8) inches in diameter. Maximum pile volume: Four (4) cubic feet. Orientation to road: Perpendicular, cut end facing street. Total weekly limit by volume: One truck load (approx. 4’ x 4’ x 8’).

The following waste types are NOT included in the City of Belmont’s Yard Waste Program: Grass, leaves, and tree stumps. Contracted work waste. Waste outside the right-of-way. Non-organic waste.

The City of Belmont will begin its annual leaf collection program on October 1, 2021 and end on March 31,

2022. Citizens are encouraged to rake leaves to curbside or edge of residential lots. Leaves may not be raked onto the street. For immediate pick up, leaves should be bagged. This practice assists in cleaner storm drains and improved water run off on the streets. Bagged leaves must be in clear bags or bags left open for inspection. No limbs or other materials are allowed.

Leaf piles will be vacuumed with an automated leaf truck on a bi-weekly schedule from October 1, 2021 until March 31, 2022.

Only leaf materials can pass through the vacuum system.

Leaf piles must be separated from all other debris or bulk items. For other debris such

as sticks and branches, citizens should fill out an online request form or call (704) 825-0507 to schedule a yard waste pick up. The City of Belmont contracts with the third-party company, Waste Pro, for recycling, garbage, and bulk pick up services.

Recycling is collected every other week on regularly scheduled garbage days. Bulk items will still be picked up on a quarterly basis in July, October, January, and April.

Additional bulk pick-ups may be scheduled for a fee by calling (704)-839-7800 or through Waste Pro’s online request form.

For questions or concerns visit www.cityofbelmont. org/yardwaste or call (704) 825-0507.

South Point Varsity Baseball scenes On June 17, the South Point varsity baseball team lost their neutral playoff game against R-S Central (Rutherfordton, NC) by a score of 8-3. Nonetheless the Red Raiders had a great season and will be back stronger than ever next year. Here are some scenes from the game.

Gaston Schools photos

Costner Elementary School congratulated Mrs. Rankin and Mrs. Marksberry on their recent retirement. Thanks for all that they have done for their school and community.

Gaston Schools photo

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Xavier Turner gets ready for a play in the Pineville contest.

Queen City #20 Nate Steinecker and Gaston Braves catcher #1 Logan Agosta in action.

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Pineville batter Braziel takes a swing.

Gaston Braves Reach Mid Point of Regular Season

By Art Shoemaker The G-Braves played host to Queen City in a rematch with this squad of players from the Myers Park area.

Playing at South Point the Braves scored late in the game in winning 9-7.

The Braves and the visitors matched scoring opportunities as both teams scored two runs in the second inning and one each in the fifth frame. Gaston surged ahead in the sixth putting five runs on the board. However Queen City made the game close with a four spot in the top of the seventh. But this was not enough as the homestanding Braves escaped with a close fought win.

Grayson Guy, a Gaston Christian product, was the winning pitcher. Guy al-

lowed four hits and two runs in his four innings of work.

Jake Bidoglio and Jake Beaty worked in relief for the Braves. Ayden Ledford and Logan Agosta each collected two hits to lead the Braves to victory.

Wednesday the Braves returned back to the Charlotte area to play Pineville in a double header at Ardrey Kell High School. In the opening contest the Braves were victorious in winning five to one. The Braves plated their first run in the second inning as a result of a sac fly

by Liam Brady. Caleb Burr, an East Gaston standout, led the Braves on offense with a 3 for 4 night.

Parker Agosta, another East Gaston product, pitched

Braves pitcher Ethan Simmons in action against Pineville.

Gaston to victory. He allowed no runs or hits in his four innings of work, Cameron Cook, Grayson Thomas and Adam Rushing all worked in relief.

In game two the Braves started strong by scoring five runs in the first frame. Pineville answered with a three spot in their half of the inning. The Braves responded in a big way by adding two runs in the second and fourth innings. The Braves closed the door on Pineville with a five spot in the fifth and an additional run in the sixth.

The game ended after six innings as the Braves were victorious by a final score of 15-5 as the ten run rule lead decided the outcome.

Ethan Simmons, a two

way standout in both football and baseball at South Point was the starting hurler and pitched well. Marshall Witherall, another South Pointer, was credited with the win pitching in relief. Greyson Thomas and Drew Wofford also saw action on the mound for the Braves. Caleb Burr and Jackson Risk, an outstanding catcher at South Point, both had multiple hits in the game. Burr led the way as he enjoyed a 3 for 3 night with the stick.

The Braves returned home to play the Lincoln County Cardinals last Friday at South Point. The Braves fell short in losing this game by a 6-2 score. The Cardinals scored a single run in the fourth and added two in the fifth and three more in the sixth in picking up the win. The Braves tallied their two runs in the sixth. The G-Braves could only collect three hits in the game.

Grayson Guy, Logan Agosta and Jackson Risk each had a single in the game. Cameron Cook pitched five innings in a losing effort. Wyatt Triplett, a South Pointer, worked two innings in relief.

The G-Braves traveled to North Lincoln High School to again tangle with the Lincoln Co. Cardinals last Saturday.

Pitching was the story of the game as the Braves lost in a low scoring affair in losing 3-2. Lincoln pitchers whiffed eight Braves with Gaston pitchers recorded seven K’s.

Parker Agosta was the starting hurler for the Braves.

Agosta pitched five strong innings allowing no runs and allowing only three hits. Ethan Simmons pitched in relief and suffered the loss. Drew Wofford, Wyatt Triplett, Daniel McClellan, Caleb Burr, and Riley Hawkins each had one hit for the Braves.

The Gaston Brave American Legion baseball team took on Pineville last week in a double header. The Braves prevailed 5-1 and 15-5. The Braves also played Queen City last week and won 9-7. Here are some scenes from the games. (Above) Wyatt Triplett at bat.

Photos by Wendy Simmons

Braves pitcher Grayson Guy hurls in the Queen City game.

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LeighAnna Helms was recently sworn in as Ward 4 Councilwoman for the Town of Stanley. Administering the oath is mayor Steven Denton.

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, May 2021 The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” for the month of May 2021: The following high school students received the Albert G. Myers Scholarship: Noah Abernethy, Cherryville; Payton Boone, Bessemer City; Matthew Dalton, South Point; Jamey Lindsay, Ashbrook; Aubrey Parker, North Gaston; and Lanadia Adams, Samiyah Mason, and Walter Williams, Hunter Huss.

Gaston County Schools instructional technology facilitators Abby Kropf and Christy Turner completed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) certification process.

The certification is an internationally-recognized credential for educators who have demonstrated mastery of the ISTE standards. The certification focuses on pedagogy and is designed to enhance an educator’s approach to technology in the classroom.

Rankin Elementary (partnered with Clariant) won the “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” virtual competition. New Hope Elementary (partnered with CaroMont Health) earned second place, and W.B. Beam Intermediate (partnered with FleetNet America) took third place. Sponsored by the Gaston County Education Foundation, the popular annual event pairs businesses and organizations with elementary schools in a fun game show format. Proceeds benefit the Ron L. Ensley grant program for teachers to fund innovative classroom projects.

Jennifer Case was named the Gaston County Schools Psychologist of the Year. Additionally, the Department for Exceptional Children honored Shannon Agee as the Service Provider of the Year.

Cherryville High School earned the 2020-2021 Exemplary School Award, which is presented by the N.C. High School Athletic Association.

The recognition honors the school for its overall outstanding athletics program. In addition to a trophy and banner for display, the school receives a $1,000 award.

Sadler Elementary was nominated for the Regional Leadership Spotlight that is presented by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems/Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Division. The nomination recognizes the leadership efforts of the school’s MTSS team (Lea McCoig, Tim Hardin, Melissa Harris, Laura Galloway, Madison Conrad, Laura Costner, and Bill Kessler) to support students through the MTSS program.

Valerie Farfan of Forestview High School and Cole Flowers of Highland School of Technology received the George and Patricia Barnard Scholarship.

The following high school students received the Daugh-

ters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award: Nicole Tafur-Erazo, Ashbrook; T’Kia Moore, Bessemer City; Savannah Mercer, Gaston Early College; Ann Russell, Highland; and Ailysa Lee, Hunter Huss. Presented by the Major William Chronicle Chapter of the DAR, the award recognizes outstanding students who possess the qualities of a good citizen in their school community. Additionally, the students had an opportunity to participate in the DAR’s patriotic-themed essay scholarship contest, and Ann Russell of Highland School of Technology was chosen as the winner.

Gaston County Schools partnered with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services to create a designated space for nursing mothers at Sadler Elementary and Warlick Academy. Each school received a mini-refrigerator, rocker/glider chair, and side table.

Eight high school seniors won the People Helping People Scholarship presented by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation: MaKayla Boyd, East Gaston; Mackenzie Fallin, Ashbrook; Maggie Ferguson, Highland; Isaak Gibson, North Gaston; Regan Lavinder, Stuart W. Cramer; Andrew Nanney, Forestview; Hailey Rodden, South Point; and Lakota “Wyatt” Wilson, Cherryville. The scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to students who have achieved excellence in academics and community involvement and exhibit good character, leadership, and integrity.

The following students were recognized as members of the 2021 South Central AllDistrict Band: Gabbi Sellers, W.C. Friday Middle; Jacob Wootton, Stuart W. Cramer High School; and Samuel Evans and Jerri Bradley, South Point High School. In addition, Gabbi Sellers was chosen for the 2021 North Carolina All-State Honors Band.

Six Gaston County Schools employees participated in the Lake Norman half marathon: Caroline Jessen and Mindee Mammano of Stuart W. Cramer High School; Niles Yantchook, Cramerton Middle; Jill Lenox, East Gaston High School; Glenn Cook, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; and Kiersten Jenkins, Springfield Elementary.

The following students were named to the Big South 3A all-conference softball team: Amijah Woodard, Ashbrook; Payton Conroy, Emma Donaldson, Brayley Hamilton, and Delani Wilson, Stuart W. Cramer; Bryn Bumgardner, Kaitlin Barnes, Carson Upton, and Blair Riley, Forestview; and Gracie Nichols, Elissa Rich, and Megan Towery, North Gaston.

Emma Kuproski and Riley Pickler of East Gaston High School and Asheton Queen and Hailey Franks of South Point High School were

named to the Southwestern 2A all-conference softball team.

Tryon Elementary principal Megan LeFevers was selected to participate in the inaugural North Carolina Practitioners Network, which is sponsored by the N.C. Department of Instruction and N.C. Principals and Assistant Principals Association.

Sophi Jolley, a senior at Ashbrook High School, received the Wayne F. Shovelin Scholarship from the CaroMont Health Foundation.

Ashbrook High School soccer player Bailey Wilcox was recognized as the Big South 3A Defensive Player of the Year. In addition, Nick Allen, Daniel Hines, Jesse Coleman, Duvier Gomez, Trinity Osorio, and Mallory Gardner earned Big South allconference honors.

Ashbrook High School football players Trevon Crank, Alex Hammon, Elijah Haynes, Carmelo Bess, Chandler Meeks, Jay Poole, and J’Don Sowell were named to the Big South 3A all-conference team.

W.B. Beam Intermediate school counselor Mark Reep received the SUGAR (Supporting Upgrading Growing Amateur Radio) Award in recognition of his work with students to establish the Falcon Radio Club.

With the financial support of businesses and individuals in the Cherryville community, W.B. Beam Intermediate School established a Students of the Month program. Students received a McDonald’s gift card, a certificate, and other treats for their attendance, completed assignments, class participation, and positive attitude. In addition, two businesses joined together to recognize a Teacher of the Month and Staff Member of the Month. Rusty Wise of Mister Sparky/Wise Electric Control and Sarah Chambers of Peak Resources presented gift baskets and gift cards to show appreciation to the monthly teacher and staff member winners.

W.B. Beam Intermediate media specialist Kimberly Beam formed a Battle of the Books team despite the annual competition being canceled due to the pandemic. Team members Adelae Cheek, Olivia Harmon, Shannon Little, and Maisy Todd met virtually and in person to discuss 18 books throughout the school year.

As a leader in the North Carolina School Counselor Association, Belmont Middle School counselor Ami Parker has been invited to participate in a skydiving experience with the U.S. Army Golden Knights.

Bessemer City Primary media specialist Sarah Putnam was recognized as the Gaston County Schools Media Specialist of the Year.

Bessemer City High School hosted Calvin Albright Night during a recent softball

game to honor and remember his many contributions to the school as a dedicated teacher and coach.

Bessemer City High School sophomore Randall Pettus was named to the North Carolina 1A state basketball team.

Bessemer City High School football players Mason Chastain, Jameer Holmes, and Justice Cooper were named to the Southern Piedmont 1A allconference team.

Carr Elementary School hosted a virtual leadership day to give students an opportunity to showcase the “Leader in Me” skills that they have learned this year.

Cherryville High School football players Kadin Beaver, Christian Hahn, Landon Hahn, Mitchell Lackey, and Cooper Sloan were named to the Southern Piedmont 1A allconference team.

The Stuart W. Cramer High School golf team won the Big South 3A conference tournament and placed fifth in the 3A state championship. Team members include Eli Kinlaw, Luke Cochran, Hunter Miller, Harrison Row-

land, and Rich Wills.

Stuart W. Cramer High School soccer player Drew Hooks was recognized as the Big South 3A Offensive Player of the Year. In addition, Will Bostick, Jack Matz, Leyton Miller, Luke Johnson, and Jaymon Mack were named to the all-conference boys team, and Aubree Baker, Breanna Hux, Markayla Lawrence, and Savannah Powell were named to the all-conference girls team.

Stuart W. Cramer High School football players T.J. Leake, Arias Nash, Jesse Rhyne, and Justin Rocquemore were named to the Big South 3A all-conference team.

Forestview High School golfer Nick Norman took second place in the 3A state championship. He also was named the Big South 3A Golfer of the Year.

Forestview High School tennis player Evan Friday won the Big South 3A singles title.

Forestview High School soccer coach Stan Janik was recognized as the Big South 3A Coach of the Year, and Evan Friday was recognized as the conference’s top goalie.

Additionally, soccer players Tyler McMurray, Nick Shiles, Jaden Johnson, Anthony Aguilar, Chris Kurtiak, Bailey Hope, Layne Maitra, Grace Hite, and Amelia Tuttle earned Big South 3A all-conference honors.

Forestview High School football players Trayviyon Barnett, Jamarion Dawkins, Jaycob Neely, Jesse Osborne, Jacob Todd, and Christian Williams were named to the Big South 3A all-conference team.

Gaston County Virtual Academy teacher Katelin Greer created a fun and engaging “March Madness” virtual learning experience for students. Students were able to join several different virtual breakout rooms where they competed against their peers in a variety of academic competitions. In addition, teacher Ashlee Womack engaged her students in a virtual wax museum. The students presented information about different historical figures by assuming the identity of the famous individuals.

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Bliss Gallery Presents “Fun in the Sun” A new exhibit at Bliss Gallery features the wild and whimsical illustrations of Suz Roach A self-described “doodler” and part-time artist, Suz Roach took wild and whimsical to a new level in the latest exhibit at Bliss Gallery called “Fun in the Sun”.

“I want to make people laugh and smile with my artwork. I don’t take myself too seriously, I love to laugh, and I love painting things that will bring a little bit of silliness to someone else’s day,” said Roach.

Roach is self-trained and fuels her imagination with books, movies, jokes, games and caffeine overdoses. She tends to paint animals, robots and fictional creatures with bright colors, fun patterns and clever twists.

Whether you like bears, foxes, sloths or turtles, you won’t want to miss this new exhibit.

“I am so happy to partner with Holy Angels and Bliss Gallery.

I admire their mission and am honored to hang my art alongside the residents’ artwork,” said Roach.

Holy Angels’ residents Amy, Cheryl, Chris, Elise, Katie, Lorraine, Martha, Taylor and Tom also contributed to the exhibit.

An opening reception

will be held Thursday, July 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bliss Gallery. Please RSVP to Harmony Heslop at harmonyh@ HolyAngelsNC.org if interested in attending.

“Fun in the Sun” runs from July 1 – August 26 at Bliss Gallery.

Belmont Parks and Recreation Tennis Clinics look to be a BIG hit this summer! For more details contact Brian McGonagle 704-604-2434. Youth Tennis participants seen here with Instructors (Left - Grace Nehring, Right - Michelle Gray).

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Call 828-287-3272.

2 LR SUITES $500/$1000; Brown couch, blue recliner, both $500; king BR $900; King bed, $300; side-by-side refrigerator, $900. 864-2167537

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

ACEPHATE FIRE ANT KILLER. Works great! $12.99. Call 828-287-3272.

55 GALLON PLASTIC BARRELS with LIDS & RINGS $20 Ea. Food Grade Water Totes $100. Burning Barrels & Plastic Open Top $10.

Call Jeff (828) 327-4782 UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock.

Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828245-5895.

ELECTRICAL WIRING 500 ft & 1,000 ft rolls, 600 volts.

Also, sound equipment wiring.

Different variety of welding supplies. 704-460-1745.

THREE BURIAL PLOTS (TOGETHER). Cleveland Memorial Park on Hwy 150 off Hwy 18 south. $1200. (704) 480-5595

BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYMAN: REMODEL, RESTORATION AND RENOVATION. Interior and Exterior Painting. Apex. Call Michael, 828-748-5740.

FOR SALE

YARD SALE, SAT. JULY 3, 7AM-12PM. Girls, women and mens clothes, furniture, lots more! 1217 Brookwood Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

NOW HIRING Roofing Laborer. Call 704-477-0516.

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling. Tile, decks, flooring, we do it all! Call Charlie today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com

YARD SALES

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with over 10 years experience.

Free estimates. (704) 297-8355

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean flower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available.

We will show up and do the job.

Call us first, 704-692-4449.

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron (919) 3147579 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

LOST & FOUND MARY JANE HIPP LOOKING FOR Peggy Dimsdale and Ireene McMurry and picture of Bryce Clemmer for Rutherford County Woodworkers Album. Call (828) 447-1314

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, VANS. CALL US ANYTIME. 704-692-8496 (704) 4875244

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

WANT TO BUY

FARM & GARDEN

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

FEMALE GOLDEN COMETS 12 wk old Golden Comet Pullets. These calm and curious chicks will soon be prolific layers of brown eggs. Currently housed with our adult layers, they free range every evening. $15 each. One free with purchase of 10. Email or call and leave a message. (704) 7397806 ldb157722@gmail.com

CKC GOLDENDOODLES. 6 ckc goldendoodles taking deposits now! Both parents on site. Will be ready to go home first week of Aug. $300 deposit, total $1800 (704) 349-8005

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL-1.

Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $7900. Call (704) 300-1818

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

1/2 ACRE LOT UNRESTRICTED!! Near TIEC, $20,000. Call 864-909-1035 or visit: www. rowelland.com

POLK COUNTY

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

POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 8 acre Restricted Estate Lot. Owner Finance Available. Call 828-429-3287.

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

(828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron. (919) 3147579 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,250. 828-287-3272.

LAWNMOWER FOR SALE. 54” commercial circle turn John Deere. New belts, battery, PTO, sharp blades. Great mower. Asking $3,500 OBO. Michael, 828-395-3847.

BOATS 22 FT PONTOON FISHING BOAT. 50 HP motor, $5,000.

828-223-8808.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

MINIATURE POODLE PUPPIES. 10 lbs when grown. $1000. Vet checked. (828) 2898844 BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUPPIES for sale. Now taking deposits. Will be ready July 7th.

First shots and dewormed. 704692-6787.

CHICKENS FOR SALE. Laying Hens, Roosters and Pullets for sale. Call 704-974-6219 REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Call (704) 466-2325 GREAT PYRENESE PUPPIES. 6 weeks old. $200 each.

(704) 692-7362

HOSTA PLANTS For Sale.

Several hundreds - Yellow Bells, Iris in buckets, Day Lilies in buckets, Trees. 828-2450245.

BUSH HOG 84, 7 FT. DRESS BUSH HOG. Used very little, great condition! Will consider trade. 828-429-7200.

CAMPERS CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. This little girl is looking for her forever family. Born April 25th, she is vet checked and ready to go. Asking $600.

(704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@ gmail.com FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Females only. $200. 704-418-7420, (704) 718-3827 3 MONTHS OLD CHICKS for sale. Hens & Roosters. $4.00 each. If take all, price is $3.00 each. 704-466-8741.

From Page 13 Highland School of Technology student Dakota Horne was accepted into the Apprenticeship 321 program at Gaston College to study paramedic medicine.

Highland School of Technology football players Caleb Foster, Tyler Camp, Trent Dockery, Logan Jones, and Dajuan Jamerson were named to the Southern Piedmont 1A all-conference team.

Holbrook Middle School received a $500 community grant from Walmart.

Hunter Huss High School junior Jacob Hatten, Jr. was chosen to attend a drums and percussion workshop at Berklee College of Music in Boston. To help pay for the program, he received a scholarship from the Gaston Music Education Foundation.

FREE 5TH WHEEL. Some roof damage. Call 704-750-4081 for more information.

CLEVELAND COUNTY 2019 KAWASAKI NINJA 600 ZX-6R. Excellent condition, only 400 miles! $10,800 firm.

704-692-8029.

2014 HONDA SHADOW 750 MOTORCYCLE. Like new, has a sissy bar and windshield, only 600 miles! $4,300. 828-2891817.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedroom with sleeper sofa WiFi, golf cart. Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494.

CARS & TRUCKS 2009 FORD EDGE 147,862 miles, Call for Price, $1299 DOWN (704) 748-1890 sales@ ctcautosports.com

Hunter Huss High School students Alora Miller and Jordan Witherspoon were chosen for the “SpongeBob: The Musical” cast. The summertime production is being produced

by Black Star Theater Company in Belmont.

During the SkillsUSA state competition, Hunter Huss High School student Cody Wiper earned the silver medal in the medical math category; Caitlyn Pettis and Baylee Parks took the silver medal in the emergency medical technician category; and Jessica Clark took the bronze medal in C.E.R.T. (community emergency response team) category.

Hunter Huss High School soccer player Imanol Martinez was named to the Big South 3A all-conference team, and goalie Tiffany Hargett was

named the Big South Goalkeeper of the Year.

Hunter Huss High School football player Jesus Martinez was named the Big South 3A Special Teams Player of the Year. In addition, Malik Corry, Ray Mackey, Reggie Spivey, and Darius Williams were named to the Big South all-conference team.

The North Gaston High School JROTC cadets wrote thank-you notes and provided lunch for healthcare workers in the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Student Taylor Ellis, Lt. Col. Dwayne Smith, Master Sgt. Aaron Lynch, and principal George Conner participated in the special presentation.

North Gaston High School soccer players Isaac Ayala, Sebastian Nicasio, Mallory Canup, and Chloe Worley earned all-conference team

MOUNTAIN TOP. Yellowtop Estates, Big Rock Road, Bostic, N.C. $63,500 Possible Owner Financing. 1.95 Acres; Gated Community, Paved Roads, View Blue Ridge Midway of Ashville/Charlotte.

For Sale by Owner: 850-8931697, Tallahassee, FL 32309 williaj12@yahoo.com

honors for the Big South 3A. North Gaston High School football players Jaiden Barnett, Ashton Miller, and Waylin Webb were named to the Big South 3A all-conference team.

The North Gaston High School yearbook was recognized for excellence and featured in the Jostens Look Book 2021, which celebrates the best-of-the-best in yearbook publications. Jennifer Reed is the yearbook adviser.

Page Primary School was honored as a Clean Campus winner by Keep Belmont Beautiful.

Seven Pleasant Ridge Elementary teachers have achieved Paideia accreditation: Robin Melton, Hannah Springs, Theresa McManus, Bernice Williams, Samantha Gower, Laura Courtright, and Meredith Padgett.

The National Junior Beta

STUDIO APARTMENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. All utilities paid. $700 per month. 1st, last & deposit with references required, 704-419-1653.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

LINCOLN COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Rent $975, Deposit $975, Application Fee $25. 2298 Lee Lawing Road Lincolnton, NC. 704-4723100, (704) 472-4666

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659, (803) 635-9831

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 1984 CHEVROLET 454CI FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME. $8,995. Never be homeless!

828-453-0828.

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

VACATIONS

REAL ESTATE

FREE TO GOOD HOMES ONLY! (4) Kittens, shy but adorable. Please call 980-7455396, leave message.

GASTON SCHOOLS

FOR RENT

(3) MALE BICHON-FRISE PUPPIES. All white, pure bred, 12 weeks old, had all shots & worming by vet. 828-289-1306.

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

YANMAR 2210 TRACTOR 2WD, 22hp diesel, 12 Forwards, 4 Reverses, with shuttle shift. Rebuilt head with new gasket. New water pump and hoses. 4 new tires, rear tires filled with antifreeze, and wheel spacers.

New radiator and new starter.

Oil and filter changed, with new antifreeze. Looks new.

Ready to work! Excellent condition! $4750 OBO. (704) 718-9122

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME. Nice neighborhood. No pets. $800 deposit, $800 month. Call (828) 429-3424

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

OAKLAND ROAD, 2BR BRICK APARTMENT. All electric. Appliances, water, sewer, and garbage furnished. $550 + deposit and references. 828-248-1776.

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

Starting at $500 per month.

828-382-0475.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

SMALL MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, electric heat/air, private shaded lot. Criminal background check.

Deposit, no pets, near Cleveland Mall. 1 person only. (704) 477-6355

Club at Pleasant Ridge Elementary was named a National Beta Club School of Distinction for increasing its membership to 57 members.

Additionally, club members collected 1,950 children’s books to support literacy in Gaston County.

Sadler Elementary received a donation of safety vests from Travelers Protective Association of Gastonia for staff members to wear while they coordinate the car riders drop off and pick up each day.

The Reading Soul Mates program sponsored by the Gaston Literacy Council celebrated its end-of-year virtual sessions at Sherwood Elementary. Eight students have worked with volunteer reading tutors to strengthen their reading skills and build supportive relationships while developing a love of reading. A new book was presented to each student.

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South Point High School senior Grace Nehring was named a National Merit Scholarship winner, earning a $2,500 award. The scholarship is given to finalists in each state who are identified as having the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

South Point High School carpentry students built picnic tables for the students and staff at Webb Street School.

South Point High School football players Sully Absher, Ryan Harris, Omari Hunt, Jacob Patterson, Aiden Ramirez, Jackson Risk, Will Ross, and Carson Smith were named to the Southwestern 2A all-conference team.

South Point High School tennis player Zach Cunningham won the Southwestern 2A singles title.

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UPCOMING RESEARCH STUDY

DO YOU HAVE DRY, UNCOMFORTABLE EYES?

Join our upcoming dry eye research study and if you qualify and complete all visits, you may be compensated up to $600 for your time.

Dry Eye Disease is a very real medical condition that affects nearly 60 million Americans. The doctors of CORE, Inc. are working hard to find better treatment options for people with dry eye.

Starting soon, our doctors will be conducting a new research study to evaluate how effective an investigational eyedrop is at relieving dry eye symptoms. If you have dry, uncomfortable eyes, we invite you to participate.

The study involves 3 office visits over the course of approximately 1 month. If you qualify for the study and complete these office visits, you may be compensated up to $600 for your time. Please contact our office for more information and to schedule an appointment.

501-322-0505 Study Location: CORE, Inc. 222 N. Lafayette St. Suite 23 Shelby, NC 28150