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First Baptist Belmont welcomes new pastor

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

First Baptist Church in Belmont has a new preacher.

Pastor Andrew Renfroe, 32, preached his first message there on July 28 standing at a podium made from wood that had been part of the original 1874 sanctuary.

That connection between past, present, and future is at the heart of this story.

First, a quick look back at the founding of First Baptist.

Back in 1874 a group of about a dozen folks living in and near what was then called Garibaldi Station decided to form a church. At first they met under a brush arbor- basically tree limbs on a frame. Soon the desire

for a sanctuary was hatched.

Two of the attendees, John Benny Smith and his wife Sara Abernethy Smith sprang into action. Sara donated the plot of land where the current First Baptist Church sits.

John had wood sawed and stacked at the ancestral Smith farm in what is now Catawba Heights. The lumber was intended to upgrade the log cabin where they lived. Instead of using it for that purpose, it was taken to the little plot of land and the very first sanctuary, Friendship Baptist, was built with it. Over the years, the original building was replaced with larger and larger ones as the church membership grew. The main sanctuary now is an impos-

Kameron Radford earns award nomination from the Grammys

By TODD HAGANS Gaston County Schools

It is every musician’s dream to win a Grammy Award. One band director in Gaston County Schools is a step closer to making that dream come true.

Kameron Radford of Stuart W. Cramer High School is one of 216 quarterfinalists from across the United States to be nominated for the Grammy Music Educator Award. It’s a recognition that honors K-12 and collegiate music educators who have made a significant contribution to the field of music education and advocate for maintaining music education in schools.

The winner will be chosen from 10 finalists and attend the 63rd annual Grammy

ing and grand structure that sits on the original plot- the highest point in the city of Belmont.

Now, let’s meet Renfroe.

A native of Shelby, he’s married to wife Jayda who is a teacher at Gaston Christian School. They have two children, five-year-old Elliott and eight-year old Amelia. They currently live in South Gastonia. Renfro graduated from Crest High in 2006 and from North Greenville University in 2011.

Growing up, Renfroe attended Second Baptist in Shelby. His first church job See PASTOR, Page 7

Pastor Andrew Renfroe, wife Jayda, and kids Elliott and Amelia.

Major upgrades transform Stowe Park

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

“A picture perfect park.”

That’s how Belmont Parks and Recreation director Zip Stowe describes the new look of Stowe Park.

A fixture and attraction in downtown Belmont for decades, Stowe Park has seen some improvements over the years, but the latest phase of work has taken the place to a whole new level of loveliness and usefulness. The project was started back in March.

Topping the list of new upgrades is the pavilion. This structure forms a graceful arch 22-feet high and sits on a 30x40-foot concrete pad. The pavilion is lighted for evening events and will be the perfect venue for concerts, parties, company picnics, even weddings. The pavilion was built Kameron Radford is the band by Blueprint Construction director at Stuart W. Cramer out of Graham, N.C. and cost High School. One of his about $150,000 which was students nominated him for paid for out of the city Genthe Grammy Music Educator eral Fund.

Award.

The new stone retaining See RADFORD, Page 4 wall at Stowe Park is a classy

Belmont Parks and Rec. office manager Laura Woelfel admires the stunning new stair rail at the entrance to Stowe Park.

Photo by Alan Hodge addition that blends in with the Spirit of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue’s location on S Main St. The wall replaces an eroded dirt embankment and has several levels with each of

them filled with nice flowers and shrubs. The stone walkway from the Fighting Yank down to the famed Stowe Park fountain has also been landscaped with rose beds and new benches.

The crumbling main staircase leading into Stowe Park has been replaced with a grand looking stone one. It also features a stunning new center metal handrail that’s See STOWE PARK, Page 5

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TODAY’S QUOTE: If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

- Maya Angelou

OPINION My new favorite place to pray is the pasta aisle at my grocery story When I attempt to pray while kneeling alongside my bed, I fall asleep. Not just a quiet sleep, but full- blown deep sleep with dreams. I do better praying while I am driving to the office in the morning. It’s dark, so you can’t see me talking to God out loud while I pray.

One day someone said something very hurtful to me. It was as if a dagger had been plunged into my heart.

I tried to make sense of what just happened but couldn’t.

I wanted to understand why it occurred. I kept running through my mind what I could have said or how I could have handled it differently. It didn’t make any sense to me.

On the way home I stopped at the grocery store.

As I went up and down the aisles, this dark cloud wouldn’t leave me. I felt a deep sense of despair.

Let me pause and take you back four months ago when Covid19 first hit and shelterin-place began. I didn’t buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer like everyone else. Instead, I found myself in the pasta aisle buying macaroni and spaghetti sauce. Our bathroom may have had a problem, but not the kitchen. We

would survive this pandemic.

By now, the pasta sauce in our pantry had gotten low.

As I turned down the pasta aisle, it resembled day one of the pandemic on the toilet paper aisle. The shelves were bare. This wasn’t good. My wife will only use one kind of pasta sauce. Let’s call it brand good. My wife is hard core. If I come home with brand X, Y or Z, not only was I sleeping on the couch that night, I was also going back to the store to return it.

My eyes began to scour the shelves. There was plenty of brand X, Y or Z but not brand good. I continued to scan the shelves as if I was a radar, looking for an airplane on the horizon. My eyes continued to go back and forth looking for brand good when something happened.

While I continued to scan for it, I found myself moving into a passionate prayer to God. I didn’t ask him to punish that someone in my life.

I didn’t ask God to change the other person or get them to apologize to me. Rather, I pleaded with God to change me. That was all I cared about. The prayer went something like this, “I’m asking you to change me. I am asking for your joy. Change me.

Change Tony Marciano whatever is broken in my life that I would hold onto this injustice that occurred earlier today. Change what is broken in me so I can have your deep, abiding joy. Jesus, you said if I abide in you that my joy may be complete. Do in me what you promised to do. Your word promised that the same resurrection power that raised you from the dead also lives in me. Use that power to change me that I may have your joy in this situation.”

Just so you know, the angels didn’t sing, the lights in the store didn’t produced fireworks and I had no warm fuzzy feelings. Nothing occurred. The next day when I heard more about the matter. I wasn’t pleased.

Amy Carmichael, a Christian missionary in India wrote, “We must learn to pray far more for spiritual victory than for protection from battle-wounds, relief from their havoc, rest from their pain.”

My prayer for you is to have the victory, in spite of the difficult circumstances.

I’ll be back in two weeks.

Until then, live well my friend.

Meditations Holiness is outflow of the Spirit of God in us In the early years of my Christian journey, I desired so much to be pleasing to God and walk in holiness.

I thought to please God I have to give great effort. As a result, I was influenced by many outside voices and ideologies.

I had a friend who was Pentecostal. She said, “You should only wear dresses or skirts and no jewelry.” So, I packed up my pants and kept my skirts in my closet. I was a runner and hiker, so that didn’t last too long. It will take great difficulty and effort to scale Mount Mitchell in a long skirt.

Another friend said, “You have to pray a certain way and in various postures every day.” I gave it a try, but that too became awkward. I felt like I was trying to achieve something rather than receive it.

“But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’”

I Peter 1:15-16 NASB. We are called to “be” holy, not “do” holiness. It begins with an inward transformation and out of our being flows action. We receive from

This is a testing time for all of us

By Lee H. Hamilton A few weeks ago, The New York Times ran an article noting that with the US preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, and massive unemployment, “its competitors are moving to fill the vacuum, and quickly.” They are testing how far they can go, seeking to exploit our weaknesses and fill the vacuum they perceive in world leadership.

There are good reasons we have turned inward. As a nation, we have botched the response to the coronavirus, as its recent sharp upward trajectory illustrates. We are still feeling our way through the economic impact. And, of course, street protests and turmoil over the nation’s racial practices are preoccupying many people’s attention.

Any one of these things would have been enough to try us as a country. All together are testing our mettle as it rarely has been.

Oddly, I find something bracing about this. As Americans, we have a tendency to feel that we’ve always

come through hard times and always will. The result is often a sense that we can leave things to others: to our leaders, to our nonprofits, churches, and community groups, to our more involved neighbors.

But here’s the thing about a representative democracy like ours: it doesn’t work unless citizens do their part— and I include our leaders in this. At its heart, it asks us to find a niche where we can improve things.

I began my political career because I felt I needed to do something to help my community in southern Indiana and didn’t know where to start. So, I asked my precinct committeeman, who enlisted me to go door to door to try to get voters involved. That led eventually to Congress, and ultimately to a committee chairmanship trying to resolve some of the country’s knottiest foreign affairs challenges.

My point is that we can all start somewhere. We are divided as a nation on political, economic, and racial lines. We face the existential

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challenge of climate change.

Many of us on both the right and the left worry about a lack of moral perspective in how we approach our problems. All of these are ripe for actions that we, as individuals, can take.

This time of testing is an opportunity. It’s a chance to shake off the complacency we’d settled into, and to exercise the gift that our system gives us: the ability to make a

difference.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

God and respond to what we received.

When God called Israel to “be holy,” it was an act of God in that he set Israel apart to show the other nations what it’s like to live in a covenant relationship with a loving God and one another.

God has called us today into that loving relationship through his son Jesus Christ.

“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity.” II Timothy 1:8-9 NASB. Holiness is not achieved by doing random acts of kindness, wearing certain clothes, or developing specific patterns of prayer. Holiness is an outflow of the Spirit of God within us.

The body of Christ, the church, are the called-out ones. As we offer ourselves in

Rev. Angela Pleasants District Superintendent of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches

response to God’s grace, we are separated from the world system into the Kingdom of God living. “Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies dedicating all of yourselves, set apart as a living sacrifice, holy and wellpleasing to God, which is your rational, logical, intelligent act of worship.” Romans 12:1 AMP. Growing in holiness is a process. As we receive new life from God, we are empowered by his Spirit to set our minds on the things of God. Daily seek to feed your mind on spiritual food. Do not quench or grieve the Holy Spirit but allow him to control every aspect of your life. The extent the Holy Spirit leads us is the extent of our daily growth and the outflow of the Spirit’s fruit; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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New office building coming to Belmont Lat Purser & Associates, Inc. plans the development of an office building in Belmont.

Located at the inside corner of Main and Myrtle Streets in downtown Belmont, the three story office will contain approximately 21,750 square feet of space. Each floor will have approximately 7,250 square feet of space for future tenants. Parking for 72 vehicles will be available for the occupants during regular business hours.

“While considering this site for development, we noted the lack of Class A office space in Gaston County as an opportunity. We see Downtown Belmont as the Congratulations to GEMS Major Lisa Gunn on her retirement. perfect location for profesHer determination and humble attitude impacted many people sional services which reover the last 28 years. Best wishes for a retirement full of hap- quires Class A space.” said piness and fulfillment.

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By Dennis Siracusa Our summer heat is bearing down on us. Iced tea, lemonade, and gallons of water are high on our menu lists but I wonder if we’ve ever given much thought to the glassware we consume our liquids with; or make our windows with, or construct fanciful toys with? It’s fascinating how glass, heated to about 1,000 degrees, can be stretched, bent, molded and embedded with beads of color, reheated, and then slowly cooled for 24 hours at which point, its true colors become plainly visible. What a marvelous art science! This idea of true colors brings to mind two more thoughts; one from the year 1814 and the other a contemporary one.

On September 13, 1814 Francis Scott Key was aboard the British ship HMS Tonnant with Col. John Skinner. Both were trying to secure the release of Dr. William Beanes who was being held prisoner.

The Tonnant was anchored in Baltimore harbor within canon range of our colonial Ft. McHenry commanded by General Armistead. While Mr. Key was aboard, all the British ships in that harbor began furiously pounding Ft. McHenry with thousands of rounds of cannon fire; their barrage lasted 24 hours with the outcome of our American vs British war of 1812 hanging in the balance. If we won, the British would leave. If we lost, we would become

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slaves and have to swear allegiance to Britain and King George III. Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner that evening while he watched this terrible bombardment and hoped against hope. Imagine what he witnessed and ponder our anthem’s words as you reconstruct, in your mind, what he was seeing.

General Armistead and his men displayed valiant true color. Their bravery and resolve; sacrifice and bloodshed secured our way of life today. We can’t imagine what we owe them. After 24 hours of pounding, Francis Scott Key frantically sought the Storm Flag pole above Ft. McHenry. If our stars and stripes still waved, we won.

If not, life for America, as our founding fathers dreamed it, would never happen. The flag on that pole hung limp at daylight; almost like there was no flag at all. Spyglass in hand, however, it could be seen; patches of red and blue.

We lost! British red and blue

was visible; but wait, our flag, red and blue with 13 resplend e n t Dennis Siracusa white stars unfolded in a breeze revealing their true colors; all of them. We won!!

Two centuries ago Jesus Christ bought everything good for us on the cross.

His love for us and his holy resolve on earth was the perfect model for all valiant and principled men and women throughout time. He told us in John 14:27 to not let our hearts be troubled and that his peace is different than what our world dishes up. If we look around us today there is much unrest heating up and all of it has a color of human character. What true color are we seeing and displaying?

The color we should support and want to display is the color of Jesus Christ’s character. How are we doing?

Belmont PD looking for public input On Monday, July 20, 2020, a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement will begin examining the Belmont Police Dept. compliance with 459 law enforcement standards.

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Stuart W. Cramer High School band director Kameron Radford with his students after receiving a superior rating at the 2019 concert band festival.

“As a band director, I have the opportunity to work with the most amazing students, and everyone in the Stuart W. Cramer community is so supportive,” said Radford, who has high expectations of his students and wants them to strive for the best not just in band, but in everything they do.

“The best part of my job

RADFORD From Page 1 Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The finalists will receive $1,000 as well as $1,000 for their school’s music program. Fifteen semifinalists will receive $500 prizes.

“For me, being nominated is especially humbling because it was a student who secretly submitted the initial application,” said Radford.

“I was extremely surprised to receive the e-mail informing me that I was chosen as a quarterfinalist.”

Selected from more than 2,000 applicants, Radford takes his place as one of the top music educators in the country. It is a well-deserved acknowledgement for Radford, who always knew that he wanted a career in music.

Radford is “homegrown” in Gaston County Schools.

He graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 2004 and Appalachian State University in 2008. After earning his degree, he returned to his high school alma mater as the band director.

When Stuart W. Cramer opened in August 2013, he jumped at the opportunity to become the school’s first band director, a job he has thoroughly enjoyed for seven years.

is teaching students the skills needed to reach the highest level of excellence,” said Radford. “Many of the skills learned in band like responsibility, commitment, perseverance, and teamwork are the same skills needed to be successful in life.”

Radford’s interest in music began at a young age.

He recalls listening and dancing to music at his grandmother’s house when he was

just three years old – his favorite song at the time was “Elvira” by the Oak Ridge Boys. He enjoyed learning songs while in elementary school at H.H. Beam and began developing his musical talent in middle school.

“I feel like my passion for music took off in the Southwest Middle School band room where learning to play the trumpet was the best thing for me,” said Radford.

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Stuart W. Cramer High School band director Kameron Radford with the 2019 marching band senior drum majors Lake Loftin and Bayla McSwain.

“Once I got to high school, I realized that being a part of the band was so important.

It’s where I found a friend group of like-minded people who all supported each other as we worked toward a common goal.”

While in high school and college, he emerged as a band leader, serving in the prestigious role of drum major.

“My experience in high school taught me the skills necessary and gave me the confidence to audition for drum major my freshman year at Appalachian,” said Radford. “As the drum major at Appalachian, I got the opportunity to travel to three Division 1-AA national championship games, march in the New Year’s Day parade in London, and have a sideline view for our historic upset of the Michigan Wolverines in 2007.”

Radford credits his band

and music experiences over the years as well as his high school and college band directors, Andy Washburn and Dr. Scott Tobias, for shaping him into a successful band director who is worthy of the Grammy Music Educator Award.

“Being involved in band during a formative time in my life is what ultimately solidified for me that education would be my life’s work,” explained Radford. “I will cherish my memories of band for the rest of my life, and they are part of the reason why I strive so hard to give my students similar experiences.”

Radford added, “Through music education, it is my hope that I can give my students the same thing my teachers provided for me – a sense of purpose and a place to feel safe and valued.”

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Lush grass and the new sidewalk at Stowe Park.

Photos by Alan Hodge The Stowe Park new retaining wall and landscaping.

The magnificent new Stowe Park pavilion.

STOWE PARK From Page 1 built to resemble leaves and foliage. The rail was designed by Tiz Johnston of Gastonia.

The drainage problem in the center of the park often left that area a soggy mess after heavy rain, but that problem has been solved.

Numerous picnic tables and mulch have replaced the mud. Grass has been sown there and it’s coming up nicely.

“The grass looks awesome,” Stowe said.

About the only thing that’s left to totally finish the Stowe Park facelift is the placement of some new playground equipment that will include a handicapped accessible roundabout and play unit for kids aged two to five years.

“The factory that’s making the playground equipment had to close so delivery has been delayed,” said Stowe.

Besides Stowe Park, other parks in Belmont have been

getting a going over.

“Davis Park will also eventually get new playground equipment,” said Stowe. “Other parks such as Linford and Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park have been getting landscaping work and rubber mulch.”

A note- as of this week, park restrooms and playgrounds are still closed, but Belmont parks are still a great place to visit and enjoy some peaceful scenery and shade.

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154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church Grace Wesleyan Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

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

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

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

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

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

Second Baptist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Message of Love Church

Core Church

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Centerview Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Covenant United Methodist

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

212 South Street 704-825-7269

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

East Belmont Church Of God

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

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

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

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

LOWELL

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Baptist Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Foursquare Gospel Church

Park Street United Methodist

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian Church

Power of the Spirit Church

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Fresh Anointing Church of God

South Point Baptist Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Gaston Christian Church

South Point United Methodist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

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

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employees of

Upper Room United Pentecostal

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

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

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church

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 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

New Life Church

United In Action of Stanley

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

Welcome Baptist Church

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

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

704-867-2317

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

STANLEY

Lakeview Baptist Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Gateway Cowboy Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Will of God Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

Bethel Baptist Church

704-825-9861

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

MT. HOLLY 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

St. Paul FHB Church

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Riverside Baptist Church

DALLAS

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Crossroads Church

North Belmont Church of God

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Exodus Church

Life Church

Chapel Baptist Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

First Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

CrossFix Ministries

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

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

BELMONT

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

CRAMERTON

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

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

811 Mauney Rd.

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed?

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Historic Belmont City Hall Building new home for Montcross Area Chamber After nine years in one of Belmont’s most iconic buildings, the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce will relocate its offices to another in July.

The growing Chamber moved in 2011 from a oneroom office on Main Street into multiple offices in the historic white-brick, twostory Stowe Building, formerly the headquarters of R.L. Stowe Mills.

The next home for the Chamber will be in the historic Belmont City Hall Building at 115 N. Main Street, just across the street from the present Chamber location.

The Belmont City Council unanimously approved a lease making it possible for the Chamber to locate its offices in the City Hall Building. Space for the Chamber The podium that Renfroe spoke from on June 28 is made of is becoming available when wood from the original 1874 sanctuary. some of the city’s administrative staff move into new offices being completed in what soon will become known as the CityWorks Building on Catawba Street.

From Page 1 “Working from this beautiful and historic City Hall Renfroe says one of his Building will give the Chamout of high school was at Hope Community Church in main goals will be to increase ber more visibility,” said Cleveland County. He went awareness that First Baptist MACC Board Chair Heath from there to New Hope is eager to become more in- Jenkins. “We’re tremenBaptist in Earl where he was volved in community events. dously excited and grateful associate student and chil“The church members to the city for the opportunity dren pastor. Next, he went to have a heart for community Second Baptist in Mt. Holly outreach,” he said.”They love where he was an associate each other and they love the children pastor for two and community. They are happy a half years and interim pas- to serve and meet people tor for a ear and a half. The where they are.”

First Baptist folks voted him Just from talking to Renin as their pastor in May and, froe, it’s obvious his energy Three members of the as previously mentioned, he and enthusiasm for First Bap- Belmont Police Department preached his first message tist is genuine and deep. recently joined Catherine’s on June 28. It had been four “My family and I are very House residents for an imyears since First Baptist had excited to start the next chap- portant evening of dinner a senior pastor. and conversation. The group ter not only in our ministry Refroe is a history buff ate together and talked tobut also in the life of First and has spending hours in the gether. Most importantly, Baptist Church, Belmont,” First Baptist archives room they prayed together.

Catherine’s House replearning about the church’s he said. “If you are looking rich history and the place for a church where you will resentative reported- “We it has held in Belmont for be treated like family and prayed that the centuries of nearly a century and a half. welcomed in with open arms, hurt and anger of our black He’s well aware that atten- look no further. First Bap- brothers and sisters would dance has dwindled from tist Church, Belmont is the be heard and understood. around three or four hundred church that exists in the com- We prayed that, as the amaztwenty years ago to the fifty munity, for the community. ing men and women of the of so folks that show up on Be on the lookout for exciting Belmont Police Department things to be going on at FBC, continue to protect our safety Sunday mornings now. and ensure our right to peaceHe’s determined to re- Belmont!”

Above all, Renfroe wants fully protest, that they too verse that trend through new would be protected and safe programs and philosophies folks to know one thing.

“The brightest thing First from those who would intend designed to raise the First Baptist profile and recapture Baptist has is its future,” he to do them harm. Lastly, we the spirit that led to its forma- said. “God has plans for this prayed that our communities and nation would come totion in the first place. church!”

PASTOR

Historic Belmont City Hall Building at 115 N. Main Street. to serve our members and the communities of the Montcross Area from this prestigious location.”

The new home also will enable the Chamber to be more effective in its economic development role

and in welcoming visitors and newcomers to Gaston County, said Chamber President Ted Hall.

The Belmont City Hall is a historic post office building built in 1939. It housed the Belmont Post Office until

1970, then was converted for use as City Hall in 1973. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

The Chamber plans to move into its new offices before the end of July.

Belmont police visit Catherine’s House

Officers pictured left to right: Cpl. Willett, Officer Henderson, Sgt. Buchanon. gether, in a similar fashion, to listen and understand one another. That, through these

EVERY THURSDAY

types of conversations, we would begin to see, and then treat each other with a level

of mercy, love and humanity, never seen before in this country.”

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Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pets of the Week Due to COVID-19, all adoptions will be done by applications. Once approved you will be contacted for a meet/greet and to complete the adoption. If interested in any of our pets, please emqail tricountyanimalrescue@yahoo.com for an application.

Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week are: A rambunctious Chihuahua/Dachshund (Chiweenie) mix named Peanut.

This little man is one year old and weighs about 12-15 pounds. He is an adult and will stay small. Peanut has a lovely tan/white coat.. The grooming for Peanut is very simple…bath and brushing. Peanut is very much a puppy and has lots of energy. Peanut is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Send for that application and ask for Peanut.

A beautiful Papillion named Peppy. This toy breed little man is four years old and weighs about 10-12 pounds. He is an adult and will stay small. The Papillion is known for their butterfly-like look with the long and fringed hair on their ears. Peppy has a beautiful longer coat that is mostly white. Peppy will need to be groomed more often due to the long hair. Peppy needs a home with adults and older

children (14+ years of age).

He likes a quiet, settled home. Peppy is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Send for that application and ask for Peppy.

An energetic Terrier/Beagle mix named Odie. This boy is six months old and weighs about 20+ pounds.

He is still growing but should max out at about 25-30 pounds. Odie has a short, tan/ white coat that will be easily maintained with a bath and brushing. Odie is very active and will need lots of activities. A fenced yard will be needed for his exercise routine. Odie does not like a lot of new people. He gets possessive and will try to protect his owners. A strong alpha pet owner is needed to keep him in line and provide the leadership he needs. Odie is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Send for that application and ask for Odie.

A beautiful Pomeranian mix named Bella. This little girl is three+ years old and weighs about 15 pounds.

She is an adult and will stay small. Bella has a beautiful longer coat that is reddish blonde. Bella will need to be groomed more often due to the long hair. Bella needs a home with adults and older children (14+ years of age).

She likes a quiet, settled home.

Bella is spayed,

current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Send for that application and ask for Bella.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, please send that email and ask for an application. TriCounty Animal Rescue will be available for scheduled meet and greets for adoptions by appointment only.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals.

Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Odie

Bella

Peppy

Peanut

Town of Stanley recipient of $50,000 grant

Cotton Ginning Days craft vendor information

The Town of Stanley has received a grant from SC Johnson to support a local initiative to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $50,000 grant provides funding for a program to assist citizens, who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with utility bills and groceries and supplies. The program is being administered by the Town of Stanley and a special committee; to ensure

Due to the county being open on appointment base only, those who still need to turn in their applications for the 2020 Cotton Ginning Days festival will need to

the funds are distributed to community members in need during these unprecedented times.

Working together, Town Manager Heath Jenkins and Stanley Parks and Recreation Director, Tug Deason, developed the program to provide critical assistance for those who had and continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Steven Denton stated “The Town of Stanley is so fortunate to have a

great corporate citizen, who during a national, state, and local emergency, step up and offer their assistance to those impacted by COVID19. We are very blessed to have SC Johnson, a family owned company, in our community”.

For more information regarding this grant program, please contact the Town of Stanley at 704-263-4779 or email staff@townofstanley. org

Officials: ‘do not use pre-filled absentee ballot request form’ If you have received an unsolicited pre-filled Absentee Ballot Request Form in the mail, Gaston County Elections officials say “do not use it” because it is invalid and should be thrown away immediately.

If you send in this form, it will be rejected for violation of North Carolina law because it contains partially printed or pre-filled information, such as your name and address.

A third-party organization known as The Center

for Voter Information (CVI), which is an advocacy group in Washington, D.C., has mailed out approximately 80,000 pre-filled forms to NC voters, and nearly 1,500 of those went to Gaston County residents. It is possible that you may receive one within the next week.

NC elections officials have informed the group of the issue, and it has stopped any additional mailings with the pre-filled voter information. However, CVI plans to send out blank absentee bal-

lot request forms, which are valid.

If you would like to request an Absentee Ballot, voters may pick up a request form at the Gaston County Board of Elections (BOE) or call to request a form. You may also use this form to submit your request and return it to the Gaston County BOE. For the November 3 General Election, the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is October 27.

schedule an appointment. You can schedule an appointment by calling 704-9222164 or email spencer.hall@gastongov. com.

Belonging to the family

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

Our family names are important to each of us. We are very proud of our families. From medieval times, family names were important. They could represent who you are, your occupation, and even your standing in society. Families all across Europe had coats of arms, reflecting their family’s standing. As important as our family names are, nothing compares to belonging to the family of God. This past Sunday, I had the awesome privilege of baptizing five people into the faith.

Five new members of the family of God! In Acts 10:44-48, we see the family of God expanding. Until that point, the Christian faith had been comprised primarily of Jewish Christians. One day a Roman centurion named Cornelius, a Gentile who sought God, had a vision where God told him to find Peter and bring him to his house. Peter had been staying in Joppa at Simon’s house. God also gave a vision to Peter, showing him not to look at others as unclean, including Gentiles. Cornelius’ servants found Peter and brought him to his house where he was gathered with his family. When Peter entered, he began to preach Jesus Christ to Cornelius and his family. As he spoke, Cornelius and his

family believed, and the Holy Spirit came upon them all, and they were baptized. The Jews who came with Peter were astonished that these Gentiles had received the Rev. Trent Tankin Holy Spirit too.

That day Peter and those with him learned that the family of God was for all people.

We have all been adopted into the family of God. Romans 8:15 reminds us that “you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba Father!” (ESV). We are adopted into the family, through the blood of Jesus. As we are baptized, we are showing the world that we belong to God’s family. Our baptism is our outward presentation of our inward transformation. The water represents the washing away of our sins, as we become new people in Christ. Inside we are being transformed day by day growing more like Jesus.

The great thing about any family is seeing it grow. We love to see a child or grandchild born. The Bible tells us that all heaven rejoices when one person comes to Jesus and joins the family. There is room in the family for everyone, regardless of where you came from, or who you are. There is room in the family for you. Like Cornelius, all you have to do is believe in Jesus. Come join the family today!

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Photos by Ed Buzzell

Anniversary of NC’s Woodstock is here

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The 50th anniversary of one of North Carolina’s most

Rock Festival, the three-day musical and merrymaking happening was held in the summer of 1970 at Love Val-

pivotal social and cultural events took place this week, July 17-19, way back in 1970 Dubbed the Love Valley

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ley near Statesville. It was North Carolina’s version of Woodstock and saw upwards of 100,000 hippies, hippie

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wannabees, and other folks of various varieties flock to the place to hear music, mingle, spread the message of peace and love, and yes, burn weed.

Love Valley itself is a tiny town built by the late Andy Barker after he returned from WWII. The twist is, Barker was big into the Old West culture and owned a construction company. So, he bought a big piece of land off NC115 out in the middle of Iredell County and built his own Wild West town, complete with hotel, jail, saloon, and various other structures in a style straight out of a John Wayne movie set.

The town is still there and folks still visit it to “play cowboy”. Horses are the only mode of transportation allowed on the Main Street and there’s a Western-style restaurant where you can grab a cold one or a burger. But what took place in 1970 is the thing that put Love Valley on the map.

What happened that eventually led to the rock festival taking place was Barker’s daughter asking if perhaps he could find a band to play at her 16th birthday party. Andy sniffed around and found an up and coming combo named the Allman Brothers. He convinced them to come to Love Valley and pluck out a few tunes for his daughter and her friends.

Somehow, news got out among the youth culture that a “happening” was going to take place at Love Valley. Word spread throughout “head shops”, schools, and other places. Barker went with the flow and had tickets printed. The cost to attend was five bucks. On the festival’s opening day, a veritable tidal wave of folks and vehicles clogged the two lane road to Love Valley. Traffic stretched back nearly to Statesville. Flower children jostled in a mass that filled every inch of the town and

beyond.

The stage where the Allman Brothers and other groups such as Wet Willie, Big Brother, Tony Joe White, and Stone Blind played was in a rodeo arena at the base of a huge slope that soon became packed with people.

Just like Woodstock, food ran short and free kitchens were set up. It was hot. It was dusty. Tie-dyed t-shirts and love beads were the fashion.

It was hippie heaven.

Jack has an original program from the event that contains comments from Barker.

“I love these kids and have faith in them,” Barker said.

“We’re going to start a whole new thing in Love Valley.”

And he did.

Ed Buzzell was a UPI photographer in 1970 and chronicled the Love Valley scene with his camera.

“At the time in 1970, Hugh Peralta and I were stringing for UPI in Charlotte and decided to check out the festival,” he said. “So we rode up to Love Valley on a motorcycle to avoid the traffic congestion and long walk in and spent all day Friday and Saturday shooting images. One memory is of a group called Kallabash that performed at sunset right before the Allman Brothers and during their performance of “Little Help From My Friends” they cranked up some smoke machines and set off some flash boxes and jumped out of the smoke completely nude on stage. Huge reaction from the audience as you might expect and I understand made the Paul Harvey news the next day.”

Everyone who was at the Love Valley Rock Festival came away with unique memories, and knowledge that they had taken part in something that made a mark on North Carolina, and hippie, history.

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The boring one

By Shelton Fisher

Gardening experts are ready to assist you with gardening questions Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The Master Gardener volunteers in Gaston County have a new phone number and email address dedicated to you, the public. Insects, diseases, pruning techniques, what to plant where… these and other questions can be answered. Just call 704-922-2138 or email GastonEMGV@gmail.com All questions will be addressed. Don’t wait. Call or email now.

Summer feeding program offers meals for students at 18 school sites Gaston County Schools is having its ongoing Summer Feeding Program.

Meals this summer are being distributed at 18 school sites. The sites listed below were used this spring for the “grab and go” program.

Ashbrook High School 2222 South New Hope Road, Gastonia H.H. Beam Elementary School 200 Davis Park Road, Gastonia Bessemer City High School 119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City Brookside Elementary School 1925 Auten Road, Gastonia Carr Elementary School 307 South Pine Street, Dallas Chapel Grove Elementary School 5201 Lewis Road, Gastonia

North Belmont Elementary School 210 School Street, Belmont Robinson Elementary School 3122 Union Road, Gastonia Tryon Elementary School 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City Warlick Academy 1316 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia Webb Street School 1623 North Webb Street, Gastonia

Belmont Parks and Rec. portal

Woodhill Elementary School 1027 Woodhill Drive, Gastonia At each location, distribution takes place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. A meal for Friday is provided on Thursday.

Kiser Elementary School 311 East College Street, Stanley

How does the program work?

When you arrive at the meal pickup site that is most convenient for you, look for the school nutrition personnel in the front parking lot. Go to the distribution area and ask for a meal. The meal will be packaged in a bag.

The meal will be provided to children (age 18 and younger) free-of-charge. You should plan to take the meal with you – there is not a place to eat on-site. You may pick up a meal at any of the sites, regardless of where you live or attend school.

Mount Holly Middle School 124 South Hawthorne Street, Mount Holly

If you have a question about our summer feeding program, call (704) 836-9110.

Cherryville Elementary School 700 East Academy Street, Cherryville Grier Middle School 1622 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia Holbrook Middle School 418 South Church Street, Lowell Hunter Huss High School 1518 Edgefield Avenue, Gastonia

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Perhaps I’m not alone in this mindset that we all have a place that we remember going to as children that meant that it was time to play.

For instance, if I was at Maw Maw’s house and the garage door on the upper shed was ever open, I was either out on my bicycle in the neighborhood or had just opened it in preparation for a journey off down the street. Out of the three-part garage, the upper shed was the most fun. It had lights all along the steelbeamed ceiling to linger around at night, colorfully graffitied walls from when my brother was a teenager and his friends came over to help him “decorate” the place; it housed workout equipment, as well as our bicycles and old lawn mowers. This was the fun building by far.

However, I knew that if I ever saw the middle shed open… something was going on; something heinous, time-consuming, and… work related…

For the middle shed was the boring one, and if it was open then I would be the “gofor” (go-fur) for the day.

The middle shed consists of a workbench in a dark and narrow space; imagine a galley style kitchen if you will. There were no drawers ever installed in this part of the building, only shelves and everything is entirely wooden. My grandfather installed a vice and a grinder to the workbench and a collection of tools, hardware, nuts, bolts, sockets, sprockets, and the sort began to accumulate around them.

Collectively, the area made sense if you knew what you were looking for but at my age at the time, I was just ready for the project to be over so I could get a popsicle from the upper shed. If you wanted light in the darkened corridor of a workspace, there was a light installed above the table. With the simple push of a plug into the six-outlet cover, the fluorescent bulbs would tinker a few times before beginning their bright and lonesome humming. The place smelled of vintage metals and grease from equipment that would make an OHSHA regulator quake at the knees, but as much as

it was my least favorite of the three doors to choose from, I had no idea that I would one day choose it to be my “getaway”.

When we decided to move into Maw Maw’s Shelton Fisher house, I took on this notion there were a lot of things that I wanted to restore to their former glory. With that in mind, I decided that I wanted to redo the entire garage; all three areas, each with their own specialty. The middle shed was my first project because it needed to be the home for everything I have. My wife’s grandfather gave me a stackable toolbox to organize everything strewn about the workbench and amongst my own tools. Once I had it stacked and in place where I wanted it, it was time to get to work. There were sockets new and old, drill bits beyond my years, nuts, bolts, and nails galore, and the best part is that they could all still be used on my tools today.

I found my grandfather’s solid-steel box fan and plugged it in with an extension cord to find that despite its age, it ran as if it were straight from the box. I also saved my dad’s old stereo system that he kept in the dining room for when nothing was on television. When I made enough room on the workbench to give it a new resting ground, I plugged it in and was greeted with “An Old Fashioned Love Song”

by Three Dog Night (one of his favorites). A few trash bags and some elbow grease later, I now have the beginnings of my new man cave, combining elements of three generations of DIY project enthusiasts.

As for the other two areas of the garage, there is still a lot of work to be done before much can be accomplished in them. I’m finding out however that there is always work to be done either on or around a house, so it will only be a matter of time before I’ll be flooded with memories as they become workspaces once more.

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The City of Belmont Parks and Recreation has a new online reservation portal where the public can go to make park reservations and to sign up for athletics and programs.

This new portal will allow residents to sign up from their home without having to bring any paperwork into the parks and rec office, creating a more convenient atmosphere for all parties. Anyone who wishes to use the portal will need to create an account on the website.

The link to the new portal can be found on the new city website and is also here: https://parksrec.egov. basgov.com/belmont. If there are any questions regarding

the new portal please call or email Laura Woelfel, the Parks and Rec Office Manager at 704-901-8191 or lwoelfel@cityofbelmont.org.

Since all reservations and programs are still on hold due to COVID-19, the portal will be going live once we resume programs and reservations.

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Harmon graduates with two degrees from Gaston College Positivity and determination have helped Sharima Natasha Harmon pursue her studies at Gaston College. At the end of the current school semester, she will graduate with Associate in General Education and Associate in Criminal Justice Forensics degrees.

Harmon is a full-time student carrying an overload of classes and is a single mother to a 10-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. She was pregnant with her son when she enrolled in Gaston College in 2015, but because it was a high-risk pregnancy she eventually had to withdraw from her classes. To further compli-

cate the situation, she was taking care of her 92-year-old great-grandmother at the same time.

In 2016, Harmon re-entered Gaston College with a continuing education class and she hoped to be accepted into the nursing program.

Science class credits she had earned during previous college studies had either expired or were not Sharima Natasha Harmon transferable, but she had high hopes that eventu- in summer 2017, but had to ally she would be able to withdraw again due to childget into the program. “I at- care problems,” Harmon tempted to go back to school said. “I came to the conclu-

sion that taking classes while my older child was attending school would probably be the best course of action. I had to refocus and come up with a master plan.”

Everything changed for the better for Harmon in fall 2018. She was back at Gaston College, and mid-way through the semester she learned about the TRiO program, which helps students meet their educational goals.

“Ever since I have been focused and successful,” she said. “They told me about all the resources available to me and that is one of the reasons I have been completing all my goals.”

In addition to attending to her academic and personal responsibilities, Harmon works two part-time

jobs. One of those jobs is as a PRN Tech with CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A PRN employee works when called, to fill in for an absent employee or to cover a special situation. Her other parttime job is as a work-study student with the Gaston College Financial Aid Office.

The staff at the Financial Aid Office first got to know Harmon when she would come in to submit documents and paperwork to apply for aid. They were impressed by her optimistic outlook and drive to get her education at Gaston College.

They learned more about Harmon when she became their work-study student and they found that her positive attitude and willingness to help were “impeccable.”

Harmon is also a cancer survivor, and pushed herself to work, go to classes, and be positive while dealing with another recent cancer scare and biopsy. “I kept pushing through and I have to say that the only person that can hold you back is yourself,” she said. “Every day I told myself that I could do it. I couldn’t let any obstacles stop me from being the best I could be for my children.”

Harmon will be back at Gaston College in the fall, starting the Licensed Practical Nursing program. She would like to combine her forensics knowledge with nursing to pursue a career in Forensic Nursing.

Local students recognized Gaston County Schools recognizes students Gaston County Schools wants to recognize and commend the following students who have served this year on the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council for the City of Gastonia.

They are Kendall Massey, Elizabeth Carpenter, Hope Freeman, Sophi Jolley, and Madison McCathern from Ashbrook; Mallory Craig, Sophie Jurs, Evan Shiflet, Landon Brooks, Carly Craig, Evan Friday, and Sarah Shiftlet from Forestview; Julian Jackson, Maddie Van Meter, AnnaBelle Pearson, Sydney Dyer, and Thomas Purello from Highland; Henry Taylor, Charity Thomas, Jaiden Jackson, McKynzie Mauney, and Daisy Saldivar from Hunter Huss; and Marshall Witherell from South Point.

Dean’s, President’s Lists named for UA spring 2020 term A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).

The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.

Mary Long named to President’s List Mary Long of Gastonia, named to UA Presidents List; Mary Joanne Martin of Gastonia, named to UA Presidents List; Austin Moore of Mount Holly, named to UA Deans List; Alexandra Holloway of Stanley, named to UA Presidents List.

Adams BS degree from Emory & Henry College Emory & Henry College congratulates the Class of 2020 on earning their degrees. Alex-

ander Adams of Mount Holly has earned a BS degree from Emory & Henry College.

Located in the Highlands of Virginia, Emory & Henry College has devoted itself since 1836 to the belief that education can have a transformative effect on an individual, a place and ultimately the wider world.

Erica Gratton of Belmont named to James Madison University dean’s list Belmont, NC resident, Erica Gratton, has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2020 semester.

Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Gratton is a sport and recreation management major.

Wofford College announces Spring 2020 Dean’s List Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the Spring 2020 semester. Students from the area are: Madelyn Brooks is from Gastonia. Avery Clark is from Gastonia.

Henry Keel* is from Belmont. Anna Rhyne* is from Belmont. *Denotes 4.0 GPA. About Wofford College- Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, S.C. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,725 undergraduates.

Curtin named to University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List Patrick Curtin of Belmont, was named to the Spring 2020 University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List. During this term, Patrick was majoring in Political Science. This accomplishment is a sign of Patrick’s hard work and commitment to learning.

More than 2,610 undergraduate students have qualified for the Spring College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List.

Students on the Dean’s List earned 12 or more credit hours as letter grades with a minimum 3.60 GPA for the semester. Congratulations to these high-achieving students who put in the time and effort to meet the academic requirements for the Dean’s List.

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Abbey Alumni Field to get new lighting Alumni Field, home to five Belmont Abbey sports programs, will be enhanced with a premier lighting system this summer, Vice-President and Director of Athletics Stephen Miss announced.

“The fruit of the vision, hard work, and generosity of tremendous donors and contributors, this $400,000 facility enhancement will benefit significantly the students who compete under the lights, the spectators who observe them doing so, and the entire Abbey community for years to come,” Miss said. “We are quite pleased to partner, once again, with Musco Lighting, the premier provider in the industry. The lighting system Musco installed at Abbey Yard was a game-changer for us, and we eagerly anticipate the new LED system at Alumni Field possibly having an even greater impact.”

The project includes Musco’s Light-Structure Green ™ lighting system with Total Light Control - TLC for LED and Green Generation Lighting ® Metal Halide technol-

ogy on poles located near each corner of the field. The energy-efficient system provides 50% less spill and glare light than Musco’s prior industry-leading technology.

Fall sports schedules will be announced soon, but the lights will be installed and operational for the soccer and field hockey seasons. The lacrosse teams use the facility during the spring.

What They Are Saying About Alumni Field Lights John Keating, Head Men’s Soccer Coach: “Over the years, our soccer alumni have always asked if we ever planned to get lights. Many of their most vivid soccer memories from their playing days at The Abbey were of night games at away venues.

To be able to create a great atmosphere and great memories at home, is going to add to the rich legacy of Belmont Abbey Soccer.”

Mike Lynch, Head Women’s Soccer Coach: “Lights on Alumni Field will enhance the student-athlete experience in so many ways

from less missed class time, cooler temps to compete, and more fans able to attend. We are very excited!”

Meghan Smiga, Head Field Hockey Coach: “The lights allow student-athletes to minimize missed class and lab time and provide more opportunity for family and spectators to attend games on weekends and weekdays.”

Chris Barrett, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach: “Adding lights to Alumni Field will just add to the student-athlete experience we offer here at the Abbey. It will allow us to get in full academic days on game days during the week, while also adding some excitement to the student body by providing them with more events to attend outside on beautiful Carolina nights!”

Molly Lehman-Lewis, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach: “We are beyond excited to have the opportunity to compete under the lights.

Alumni field has so much energy and this improvement will take that up a notch.”

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Gaston Schools principal appointments During its Board of Education on Monday, June 15, the Gaston Schools Board approved the following principal appointments for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Matt Rikard was appointed to serve as principal at John Chavis Middle School. He previously served as an assistant principal at Cramerton Middle School.

Chris Mills was appointed to serve as principal at Webb Street School. He previously served as the director of alternative education.

Ryan Smith was appointed to serve as principal at H.H. Beam Elementary School. He previously served as principal at John Chavis Middle School.

Gaston College to distribute CARES Act Funding to students Gaston College will disperse over $1 million dollars in federal emergency financial aid to students provided under the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) approved by the U.S. Congress.

Recently $14 billion dollars was allotted through the CARES Act with $6.28 billion going to colleges and universities and community colleges across the country.

Gaston College received $2,520,848 with half of the funding $1,260,424, designated to students and the remaining $1,260,424 going to the College for institutional operations and financial costs.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the designated student aid funding is to help students cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs considered eligible include course materials, technology, housing, food, health care, and childcare.

A total of 3,122 Gaston College students are eligible to receive CARES Act student grant funds.

Students are being notified by telephone, email, text, and social media regarding payment. Checks will be mailed to approved students or direct deposited into their bank accounts. To expedite payment, students not currently enrolled in direct deposit are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

The College is required to file a report to the federal government 30 days after

receiving CARES Act funds and every 45 days thereafter to document what instructions they are providing to students, how they are distributing funds, and how much is being disbursed. The College has one year to spend CARES Act funds.

Students eligible for CARES Act Funds must meet the following guidelines: Gaston College students eligible for aid must be in a degree, certificate, or other approved program and be enrolled as full- or-part-time on or after March 2020 for the Spring 2020 semester.

Students in high school Career and College Promise and dual-enrollment programs, workforce training programs at the College, and in high school non-degree programs are not eligible.

Must have been enrolled in courses at Gaston College during spring 2020, or have filed a Withdrawal due to circumstances related to the coronavirus. Must be enrolled in an in-person or a hybrid (in-person and online) format — not a fully online program. Must have a 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.

Must be eligible for federal financial aid, such as Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, or Federal Work-Study. If you are not receiving federal financial aid, you may be eligible for aid and qualify for CARES ACT funding, if you meet all other eligibility criteria. Must make satisfactory academic progress. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. All male stu-

dents must be registered with the Selective Service. Must have a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, or have completed high school in an approved homeschool setting. Must not be in default or owe an overpayment on a Title IV grant or loan. Must have a valid Social Security Number verified. Must not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations. Must not have fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits. Must have returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds if convicted or plead guilty or no contest to charges. Must have repaid Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently. Must file “as part of the original financial aid application process” a certification that includes a statement of educational purpose and a student’s SSN. For more information about the CARES Act funding available for Gaston College students, contact the Financial Aid Office at 704.922.6227 or by email: financialaid@gaston.edu.

Please visit our website at www.gaston.edu.

NOTE: Grant funds have been provided by the U.S. Department of Education Award Number P425E200519100.

100 percent of the cost of this program is financed with federal funds. Gaston College has received $1,260,424 in federal funds to support this program. Zero percent of non-federal dollars have been used to finance this program.

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Porter is Global Music Fellows Program Fellow Judith Porter, instructor of music at Gaston College, is one of 12 exceptional educators selected from applicants across North Carolina to participate in a unique professional development and curriculum fellowship program offered by UNC World View in partnership with Carolina Performing Arts. The program received financial support from the Carolina Asia Center. The UNC World View Global Music Fellows Program provided an interdisciplinary professional learning experience designed to enhance Fellows’ global competency skills and expand their pedagogical toolkits for integrating music into classroom instruction.

The UNC World View Global Music Fellows Program culminated in the creation of teaching materials designed to integrate global music into K-12 and community college classrooms.

The teaching materials accompany the original album, Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn, released

by Smithsonian Folkways in April of 2020.

Representing schools, districts and community colleges from North Carolina’s mountains to the sea, the UNC World View Global Music Fellows engaged in an intensive study of global music and strategies for integrating music across the curriculum through this yearlong interdisciplinary, collaborative learning experience.

The 2019-2020 UNC World View Global Music Fellows Program culminated in the publication of the teaching materials that are now available on World View’s website These materials are designed to support educators in teaching and learning about the album, Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn and, more broadly, the Chinese and Appalachian folk music traditions connected to the guzheng and the banjo. The educator materials include background information, lesson plans, learning activities and educator resources.

Judith Porter, Instructor of Music for Gaston College.

Judith’s culminating projects are entitled “Do You Hear What I Hear?”, “It’s Your ‘Thang’: Creating Your Own Musical Instrument” and “Kodachrome: Capturing Life through Music and Visuals.” Judith’s materials feature the songs “Four Seasons Medley: Four Seasons/Dark Ocean Waltz” and “Ping Tan Dance” from the album Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn. These materials were written for use in the community college music classroom. To find out more about the UNC World View Global Music Fellows Program, visit the program page at https://worldview. unc.edu/resources/world-view-fellows-resources-2019/. Applications for UNC World View’s 2020-2021 Fellowship Program focused on Exploring Indigenous Cultures will open in the fall of 2020.

Bessemer City High School graduate wins Paul Fuller Mentoring Scholarship

By SEAN CORCORAN Gaston County Schools

Chloe Lamtman-Dillon will tell you that her mentor shaped her into the confident young woman she is today.

She became involved in the Gaston County Schools mentoring program as a student at Cramerton Middle School, which gave her an amazing opportunity to talk to her mentor, Julie Watkins, about the struggles that were going on at home.

“Mrs. Watkins would always give words of encouragement, and I would look forward to days when I would meet with her,” explained Lamtman-Dillon. “Having her as my mentor meant having someone who was devoted to building me up and steering me toward success.”

The Bessemer City High School graduate is this year’s winner of the Paul Fuller Mentor Scholarship, which is given each year to an outstanding student who has been involved in the school district’s mentoring program.

The $1,000 scholarship is renewable for up to four years.

The mentoring scholarship is named in memory of Paul F. Fuller, who was one of the first mentors in Gaston County Schools and was an avid supporter of the program. The program began in 1992 with

just 10 mentors at Mount Holly Junior High School.

Today, it involves approximately 250 adults who serve as mentors at more than 30 schools.

“The amount of kindness and support I received from my mentor helped me believe that I have the potential to become the person I always dreamed of as a child,” added Lamtman-Dillon.

“Because of her, I Bessemer City High School graduate pushed myself to Chloe Lamtman-Dillon is the recipiset goals and be- ent of the 2020 Paul Fuller Mentoring come successful in Scholarship. The scholarship is valued high school.” at 1,000 per year and is renewable for L a m t m a n - four years. Lamtman-Dillon plans to Dillon plans to attend Gaston College to study political study political sci- science and criminal justice. ence and criminal justice at Gaston graduated fourth in her class.

College and obtain an Asso- “With the help of my mentor, ciate of Science degree. After I became stronger.”

Gaston College, she plans to Bessemer City High apply to UNC-Charlotte and School counselor Katrina pursue a major in political sci- Hopkins said that Lamtmanence. Ultimately, she wants Dillon is an outstanding stuto attend Wake Forest Univer- dent who has been through sity School of Law. quite a bit and pushes forward “Although I went through without complaining. many things, I never let it afHopkins added, “She is an fect my school work, and I exceptional young lady, and always bounced back from all she needs is a chance and anything life threw at me,” opportunity to be successful said Lamtman-Dillon, who in life.”

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE from age 60-up to live in my home. Must be there every night. Call 704-745-7214.

HOME AND GARDEN NEEDS? At Oliver’s we have a large selection for all of your Home and Garden needs. We have camping supplies including propane refill for your next trip or backyard bbq! Come see us today! (704) 480-0830 olivershardware16@gmail.com

HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a residential / light commercial HVAC service technician. Salary: Commensurate with level of experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and driver’s license check.

Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 4877877 or send resume to lisa@shelbyhvac.com.

THE ANNUAL POLKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION HAS BEEN CANCELED this year due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. For more info, call Marietta Floyd (704) 4875480

NC4EVER.COM CHERRYVILLE STORE. See what’s new today at the NC4Ever.com Cherryville store. Open online 24 hrs a day! NC4Ever@email. com

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Personal Shopping. Explore!

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EMPLOYMENT SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Mooresboro, has openings for experienced school bus drivers.

Part-time, and substitute positions available. Background check required. (828) 6579998 ext. 1418 lbell@tjca.org HELP WANTED AT RIVERSIDE RIDING STABLES. Trail Guide, own transportation, dependable, prefer female. Full/ Part-time. Must have experience with horses. Serious Inquiries Only! 828-288-1302.

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828-395-2140.

TOMS BAKERY. 120 Belvedere Ave, Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc.com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413

IN SEARCH OF HOUSE CLEANER. Trustworthy. Call for more info, 828-289-5621.

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. To pull freight to NC, SC, TN. Day & night shifts available. 9 and 13 hour shifts. Weekly and monthly drive bonus. 2 weeks paid vacation per year. Average hourly rate of pay, $18. Appt/ Info, 828-919-1547.

WE’RE HIRING! We are currently looking for a service technician with experience the HVAC or Property Management Field. We provide health insurance after 60 days employment. Paid vacations provided after 1 year of employment and 401K benefits are available after 2 years. Please apply in person or call David Settle to schedule an interview.

704-481-1788. SETTLE HEATING & AIR, 2221 S. Post Rd., Shelby NC. www.SettleInwithComfort.com

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN RENTAL UNITS. Valid NC Drivers License & General Maintenance Experience Required.

Call (704) 473-4299

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING REPAIR. All fixtures repaired or replaced. Unstop all drains. All work guaranteed! 828-443-2617.

FOR SALE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING FROM HOME. MyWoodProfits.com, Make Money from home with woodworking. Complete details always available 24 hours. NC4Ever@email.com

MULTI-FAMILY YARD/BOOK SALE. Sat. July 18th, 2020 from 7:00 AM - ? Books, Household Items, and more. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE! 804 Rhodes Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 YARD SALE Sat. 7/18, 6:30am.

Clothes, House furniture, some tools. 316 Maner Road. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

FOR SALE

ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for all shifts.

Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 4825200 spacker@oneoneonecare. net NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PAPA’S PIZZA TO GO in Cherryville, NC is a well-established, successful business that has thrived for over 3 decades. Our Management Team, who has been in place for over 30 years, is now ready to move on to their next chapter in life, which includes enjoying their grandchildren. They are leaving behind a wonderful opportunity for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to carry the torch! The winning combination could be a husband/wife or 2 person team. If you are interested in purchasing a successful business in which you will be your own boss, please email us at papaspizzatogo@windstream. net. Some financing possible to qualified applicants. ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR NEW JOURNEY?

MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING FROM HOME. MyWoodProfits.com, Make Money from home with woodworking. Details. NC4Ever@email.com

BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERING ALL TYPES. Plasma Cutting and Welding Metal Art. Call 828-748-8566.

MAGA411.COM TRUMP BLACK GOLD COIN. MAGA411.com, TRUMP Black & Gold Coin Available. NC4Ever@email.com WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

SEVERAL TIRES MOUNTED ON WHEELS. 13”, 14” and 15” Good Condition... Prices Vary!

Call (828) 223-1982 NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City.

828-245-5895.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516

BOOTH AVAILABLE FOR RENT, CHASE AREA. License Cosmetologist and Nail Tech.

Newly remodeled salon. Work unlimited days and hours. 828245-5967.

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION needed to maintain rental units. Valid NC drivers license and general maintenance experience required. Please send resume to 201 McGill Court, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086.

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results.

References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062

YARD SALES

FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER. Must be familiar with Zero-Turn lawnmower. Have valid NC drivers license. (704) 4734299

NOW HIRING. Full and parttime Sales Associate (man & woman) for retail clothing store in Shelby. Apply in person. (704) 482-0082

NEED CLEANING LADY on regular basis for small home.

Pays $15 per hour cash. Kings Mountain area. (704) 974-1072

BUSINESS SERVICES

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

NC4EVER.COM, THOUSANDS OF SHED PLANS. Download thousands of shed plans to build sheds for customers or build for yourself. NC4Ever@email.com 20+ YEARS CLEANING. HONEST. Free Estimates. Rutherford and Cleveland County. Reasonable prices. 828-429-6295.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds.

We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available!

Making your home, building or business look new again.

(704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com HOUSE CLEANING. Honest and Reliable. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Residential.

Rutherford County. 828-7485149.

FIRE DEPARTMENT NAME PERSONALIZED ITEMS. Name of Fire Department on styled refrigerator magnets, dunk training centers, variety of coffee mugs, more NC4Ever@ email.com

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

WESTERN RED CEDAR BEAMS 6”X12”. In 8, 10, 12 and 20 foot lengths. Beautiful wood. This quality can not be purchased locally. Great Deal!

(864) 491-3987 2 PLOTS CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. $1600 for both or $900 each. Located Section 11A. Leave message, (864) 490-3924 REAR END COVER FORD 10.5, $75. Ford 10.5 Rear end cover with bolts. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net ITEMS FOR SALE. Antiques for sale. Also Pioneer speakers, twin tower $80 obo. Call Scott before 9pm. 704-477-9360.

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE. Faux leather office chair $50, Vizio 32” color TV $40, Clean used GE Microwave $30, Weslo 360 R Recumbent Exercise bike $50. (704) 476-5113 BLACK SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR. Double door. Water & ice in door. Works great.

(704) 418-7483 LEER SHORT BED COVER fits 1994-2001 Truck. Excellent condition, $500. 704-4727233.

CANNING JARS FOR SALE. Quarts $5 dozen, Pints $4 dozen. (704) 435-5605

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac

by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828-287-3272.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm.

Call 704-692-4449.

MOBILITY CHAIR, $575. Invacare M51, under 100 hrs use, on board charger, warranty, manual, Delivered. Call Scooterman John. (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

LOCAL WEBSITES TO VISIT INCLUDE: FatLoss411. com, MyWoodProfits.com, YardMeds.com, BestCarolinaSheds.com, ShelbyNCUSA.com, Shelby411.com, NC4Ever@email.com

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CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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

FOR SALE

FARM & GARDEN

CARS & TRUCKS

VACATIONS

FOR RENT

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

TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE. $1,475. 828-287-3272.

1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE with new $600 tune up, only 96,033 miles, asking $2500.

828-395-0719.

BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. 704-473-1494, 704-4347765. (704) 434-7765

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FURNITURE SALE CASH & CARRY Save Big ! Norris Merchandise 2011 S. Lafayette St, Shelby NC (704) 482-8464 WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs.

J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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

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

Delivery and install available.

J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

WANT TO BUY SPORTS CARDS AND COLLECTIBLES. Call or text anytime. 704-692-6013.

I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

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

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

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 HOT SUMMER SALE! At Laughlin’s Furniture we have recliner’s starting at just $299.99! Visit us today at 400 N. Lafayette Street in Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4843204 CARP FISHING EQUIPMENT. 4 fishing rods and reels, $80 each. 4 fish stands, $10 each.

4 fish alarms, $15 each. Fishing scooter, $450. Call 980-2912298.

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

MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $15 each. Hardback book of Marilyn, 270 pages, many pictures, 9.5x11”, $30. 828-2895031.

(2) THICK PLASTIC CONTAINERS. 250-300 gallons, $25 each. (9) doors non-prehung, $100 for all. 828-289-5031.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

1963 FORD FAIRLANE $4500.

And have a 1996 CHEVY TRUCK $1200. Call (828) 2231982

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of stamps. Call John, 828-652-9425 or 954-6142562.

SOLID PINE ANTIQUE BEDROOM SUITE. Man’s Dresser & Woman’s Dresser with 6 small drawer & shelves and 6 bottom drawers, hope chest.

Also stand-up chest freezer. $700. (704) 434-7145

KUHN ROTARY RAKE. Good shape, $2600. 828-287-3272.

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

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASSETTES, VINYL ALBUMS, 45’S. Top dollar paid for record albums, rock, jazz, blues, Americana, 1950-1990’s.

45’s with picture sleeves, music, memorabilia, rock posters.

(919) 314-7579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also.

Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid.

(828) 980-3329 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

FARM & GARDEN SQUARE BALE HAY FOR SALE. Cow and Horse Quality.

828-447-0549.

TAYLOR WAY HARROWS. $700. (828) 829-3468 2 BOTTOM PLOW. $250. (828) 829-3468 JOHN DEERE THREE BOTTOM PLOW. $400. (828) 8293468

DISC HARROW PLOW Heavy Duty. Real Good Condition. $850 OBO. text (704) 472-5493

BOATS BOAT FOR SALE. 19 ft. Aluminum IO, 120 horse, fish & ski. Selling due to illness. $3,600.00. 704-750-7302.

PETS & LIVESTOCK SMALL YORKIE PUPPIES. 1 male, 3 females. Chocolate & traditional black & tan. $850 male, $950 females. Ready to go. First shots. 704-313-7355 (704) 300-4673 MANX CATS, BOB TAILS. Young adults and kittens. Eating and wormed. $150-$200.

No texts (828) 391-0919 YORKIE POO CHI PUPPIES. 2 males, CKC registered, toy size. $500 ea. Multi Poo puppies, Parti colors, 2 males, 1 miniature, 1 toy, $700 ea. Dew claws removed. (1) Shih Poo male puppy, CKC registered.

Black wolf sable, teacup/toy size. $650. Rehoming Yorkie Poo adult female. 3 years old, black & gold. $500. All have shots and wormings UTD. NO TEXTS PLEASE. (828) 3910919 RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272.

PONDEROSA LIVESTOCK TRAILER. Very good shape, $3600. 828-287-3272.

DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847 GREAT PYRENEES FOR SALE. Wormed, 1st shots, $300. 704-300-9361 PEKINGESE PUPPIES, eight months old, shots and wormed. CKC registered. For more information text 864-4904979.

2006 MERCURY MONTEREY Mini Van, V6 4.2 Liter, Automatic, All Electric, 4 Door, 7 passenger, New Transmission with 3 year /100,000 mile warranty. $3600 obo. Runs & Drives Good! Call 704-4345241 or (704) 852-2846 2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED EDITION. 88k miles, $7750.

828-287-3820.

1987 FORD F-150 Long wheel base. Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years.

Was running when parked.

82,000 Miles. Can send pictures by phone. $1700 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 72,000 miles. Call for Price, Black. Braunability handicap van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat.

(704) 692-6248 buck@walker-woodworking.com 1996 MAZDA B3000. Does not run. $300. (704) 477-3460 1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-2459620, 828-223-1564.

2007 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, auto, 102K mi, white. black top Nice. Salvage title. $4500. 2011 Harley Road King, silver, extras, tuner. $8500.

(704) 300-9223 2006 FORD RANGER XLT -3.0, 83K miles, $4800.00.

Clean, Air. Call-704-418-4915.

2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950 obo. Call 704-678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS HONDA ELITE MOTORCYCLE. 1985 model, has only 2,032 miles, new tires, $950 cash. 828-289-5031.

2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 MOTORCYCLE. Excellent condition, 12,500 miles. $5000. (704) 300-1002

VACATIONS

NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-287-3272.

CARS & TRUCKS

LAKE LURE TIMESHARE FOR SALE. Fox Den 300, week 37 (September), 2020 dues paid. Individual house with view of Fairway #3 and Bald Head Mountain, $200. Call Jim, 704560-6602.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack.

Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

HAY FOR SALE Excellent horse quality. Long stems and full heads. Extra large roll, $45.

(704) 434-9104

BUSH HOG FINISH MOWER. Good condition, $1200. 828287-3272.

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

MOBILE HOMES 2020 FLEETWOOD MH SHELL. Located Catos Mobile Home Belmont. Asking $54,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Call Donna (540) 816-0993

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY NEW CONSTRUCTION. Brick Veneer home for sale. Estimated completion date 8/1/20. Call for more info or showing. (980) 295-8351 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream.

704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199 FOR SALE BY OWNER ACRES. Located on Old Road near Hwy. 74 East. serious inquiries. (704) 9147

2.23 Post Only 406-

I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Located on 1 acre. Must see to appreciate. $48,000, Shelby.

(704) 406-7836

RENT TO OWN. 3 bedroom house. $1000 down & $750 month. Own in 10 years. New central air. (704) 600-6229 3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE for rent in Shelby. Great location. Hardwoods & ceramic tiles flooring, Central H/A. Close to uptown. $800/mth + $800 deposit. 704300-2820.

COUNTRY LIVING POLKVILLE. Renovated 2 BR, 1 BA home on 2 acres. Central Heat/Air, Carport, NO PETS, SMOKING or HAP. $550 month. (704) 487-5480 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647.

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 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments.

Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

GASTON COUNTY 3 BR MOBILE HOME on private lot in Mount Holly. $40,000.00. Call 704-394-2597 for more information.

POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC. FSBO. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 ft of road frontage, $60,000. Owner financing available with 20% down payment. 828-429-3287.

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

EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure.

Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time.

Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Ranch Home in Cliffside, H/A, hardwood floors, new metal roof, $695 month. Call/text (941) 916-2235

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE for rent in Shelby. Great location. Hardwoods & ceramic tiles flooring, Central H/A. Close to uptown. $800/mth + $800 deposit. 704300-2820.

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

Starting at $500 per month.

828-382-0475.

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SUPER NICE HOUSE. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, in Boiling Springs Area. 2 large work shops, also porch swing. $850 mo. First and last month at signing. 704472-4368 HOUSE FOR RENT. Nice house. 2 BR, 2 BA, corner lot, appliances. Double carport, nice neighborhood. $1000/mth.

704-472-7233.

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Restaurant Reopenings

Takeout, delivery and distanced dining for your safe enjoyment.

MORGAN’S

704.263.6033 194 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC

DAIRY BAR & CALF-A

$2.00 Coupon After 7 Punches $4.50 Coupon After 14 Punches (No Punches For Discounted Items)

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Mon . - FRI. – 11:30am - 9:30pm Sat. & Sun. – 2 pm - 9:30pm

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JACKBEAGLE’S

125 S. Main St., Mount Holly, NC

704-461-8080

“Beagle Breakfast Biscuits”

Served All Day Long Order online at JackBeagles.com

DAILY SPECIALS Fresh Veggies Variety of Steaks, Burgers, Seafood, Salads, & Italian Dishes

HOURS: 11am-9pm•Tues., Wed., Thurs.

11am-10pm•Fri., & Sat. 11am-9pm•Sun.

Let Us Host And Cater All Of Your Special Events!

128 S. MAIN ST. • MOUNT HOLLY, NC 704-812-8973

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GlenwayPremiumPub.com Variety of Salads • Sandwiches & Entrees Red Raiders Patio • 16 Wide Screen TV’s 24 Beer Taps

Tuesday thru Saturday

MONDAY: Now Open for Lunch

TUESDAY: One kid per adult eats FREE

WEDNESDAY: 1/2 price bottle of wine & glasses

SUNDAY: 30% off ladies food order 6pm-10pm (Dine in only)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Bloody Mary Bar - All Day