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Third annual Mt. Holly lantern parade is a go

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Even with many special events of other types canceled due to the COVID19 situation, the third annual Mt. Holly lantern parade is still planned to take place on October 24 starting at 7pm in Tuckaseege Park.

The event will be a “parade in reverse”. That is, the lanterns will be placed at stations in the park, and folks who attend will walk past them.

“We will be following social distancing guidelines and everyone will be wearing masks,” says lantern parade founder and organizer Emily Andress of Awaken Gallery.

The previous two lantern parades were artistic spectacles that saw dozens of il-

luminated, handcrafted, paper and wire lanterns in an amazing array of shapes and sizes marched down Mt. Holly’s Main St. Lantern designs and constructed ran the gamut from sea creatures to birds, mermaids, a huge beer bottle, and even a vintage carriage with a (real) fairy princess child inside.

This year’s parade will be just as great. The theme will be “The Circus is Coming to Town” and many of the lanterns will resemble circus animals. Another spectacle at the parade will be the images of artist Nick Napoletano and Birdie Tucker projected into the trees and greeting everyone.

“It will be like the image of Oz in the Wizard of Oz movie,” said Andress.

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The third annual Mt. Holly lantern parade is still planned for October 24 at Tuckaseege Park unlike previous years where the parade was held in the streets of downtown.

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East Gaston, South Point front entrances getting a facelift

Thanks to bonds, renovation and Dudkos have an improvement projects going on at schools incredible story of survival during WWII

By TODD HAGANS

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By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

In last week’s edition of the BannerNews, readers learned the story of Belmont resident and Polish native Stanley Dudko, 86, and how he survived WWII. This week, marvel at his wife Jasia’s own miraculous and dramatic experiences during that time.

Jasia was born into a middle class family in Poland in 1936, just three years before Germany invaded her homeland. Her mother Romualda Guryn was a dentist

that spoke seven languages, but that didn’t spare her from twice being jailed for her anti-Nazi activities.

“They smuggled packages to Jews and helped some hide from the Germans,” Jasia said.

According to Jasia, a worse fate than jail could have awaited her mother had it not been for her dental practice.

“A high ranking German officer came to her with a toothache that she fixed,” Jasia said. “Later, she was due to be shot by firing squad See DUDKO, Page 4

If you have driven by one of Gaston County Schools’ campuses over the past several months, you likely noticed construction work going on.

Some of the most visible work has taken place this summer at East Gaston, South Point, and Ashbrook where the front entrance area of each high school has gotten a facelift. The concrete canopy and sidewalk at Ashbrook and East Gaston have been replaced; they were nearly 50 years old and showing signs of deterioration. At South See SCHOOLS, Page 10

The front of South Point High School that shows the updated front entrance.

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “A man knows when he has found his vocation when he stops thinking about how to live and begins to live.” - Thomas Merton

My Opinion:

The lunchbox

It’s tiller time As some of you faithful BannerNews readers might recall, a few weeks ago I wrote a story about a young couple who have created an agricultural oasis near Alexis called Piedmont Homestead.

So inspired was I by their toils that I decided to give backyard gardening a go myself.

Actually, I had been thinking about it a long time but after a failed attempt at corn raisin’ this spring, I threw in the towel, or trowel as it may be.

In previous columns I have laid out my travails as a frustrated agriculturalist. When I was a kid I spent many hours on our family farm where Catawba Heights Baptist Church

currently sits. The land had been in the Smith clan since 1830 or so. Coaxing and/or beating a living out of red dirt was the name of the game for generations of them.

I must have that red dirt dust in my veins.

I feel it every time I go down the Belmont/ Mt. Holly Road past the church or gaze at the 1939 Farmall in my backyard that my ancestors once used.

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By: Shelton Fisher

I have a pal named Calvin McGuirt who lives in Charlotte.

Feel pity for him. The former 160 year old Alan Hodge farm next to where Banner-News Editor he lives was sold last year and is now occupied by about 200 McHouses.

Calvin had a vegetable garden in his backyard. Several years ago he bought a new tiller.

The tiller he had used before that was bought by his father about 40 years ago. It had sat in Calvin’s garage for many years, dirty and coated with dirt and grease. But its heart was still strong.

A couple of weeks ago Calvin and I rode our old Triumph motorcycles up to a store on NC27 near Iron Station. Calvin knew I wanted a tiller and a garden and we talked about it as we sat on a bench in front of the store and he ate pork rinds and I had an Orange Crush. A few days later he called and said I could have the old tiller.

So I took my utility trailer over to his house and picked it up - a vintage Craftsman from Sears Roebuck.

A lot of old machines live at the log house Sharon and I call home. Not a one of them that has followed me home failed to rise from the dead after a little or a lot of repair. We even named the 1939 tractor Lazarus.

So I attacked the tiller with wrenches and screwdrivers. I rebuilt the carb. I changed the oil. I put a new air filter in. I exchanged the worn out points and coil for a modern electronic ignition. After I got done I pulled the rope and it started up like new.

I have big plans for that tiller. I have a garden plot laid out in the back yard and visions of big ol’ termaters, squash, cukes, flowers, herbs, beans, etc, etc,. Why? I seem to be edging into a new phase of life. A phase other than making fast bikes faster. A straw hat and bib overalls phase. A phase my Smith ancestors I hope will smile upon. A phase closer to the red dirt earth that we sprang from, are buried in, and love.

It would be around 4:30 in the morning, much like it is as I’m writing this (I don’t know why I write at 4:30 in the morning; I know, I’m a lunatic). I wouldn’t always hear it, but every so often from the depths of my tiny, adolescent slumber I would hear the in and out of my father prepping his work truck for his weekly voyage to wherever Robertson Airtech was taking him. The glass “screen door” squeaked open and closed as out went the suitcase and briefcase. Then it was back in for a clothes bag full of work shirts and a cooler, iced down full of diet drinks to keep his diabetes in check when he was thirsty. Lastly, the final trip before he made his departure would be for his lunch box.

It was a green and cream colored (whether purchased that way or it was weathered from his travels is beyond me) Coleman cooler. Hard and rectangular, it was designed more-so to be a cooler like you would take to the lake or on a camping trip for one, but to him it was his lunch box. The lid was convertible, where you could open it to the full extent and then slide it into its original position, using the inside of the lid as a small tray for two that even had “cup holders”. I personally don’t know how long ago it was purchased but it was far over my lifetime, and what I do know about it is far more memorable. You see, what some would consider to be a lunchbox, I considered to be

a treasure chest.

For a long time from an incredibly young age, I didn’t understand my father’s job.

At three and four years old, he was my dad who was a voice on the telephone each night for five days a week and this giant of a man who came home on the weekends.

I knew my mother’s temper and was used to how we lived together, but when my father was home… I had no idea how to live with him, what he liked, or what might make him mad. I did know however that when he came home, he would have something in his lunchbox. I would go up to him after helping with whatever bags of groceries, luggage, or paperwork that I could and ask the question, as if it were waiting for the signal at the starting line of a race.

“Dad? Did you bring me a surpriiiissse?,” I would ask bashfully.

He would smile a little while sitting in his spot at the kitchen table and tell me, “Why don’t you go check in my lunchbox?”

I would then run off to the lunchbox like a pirate who had just found his fortune and begin the hunt. Upon opening the lid, I would typically find his custom-made metal tray.

He made it specifically for this lunchbox out of sheet metal scrap to house his insulin and diabetic supplies so that it wouldn’t get mixed in with his food. If I hadn’t

found it by then he would ask if I had lifted the tray.

Shelton Fisher A pirate should always know to dig for the treasure!

And there among the remnants of whatever he may have eaten that day for lunch would sit either some candy or a new toy that he had picked up for me along the way from getting gas in his truck. Although whatever he may have brought me was temporary at the time, his lunchbox is something that I’ll never forget.

Part of why I’ll never forget it is because I am now using his lunchbox to carry my food back and forth to work! Yep, the treasure chest is still full of goodies but it’s things that I’m putting in there now. To make a long story short, I scoured the internet trying to find one like his and as it turns out they still make them but not in the same color scheme. I told my mother I was going to buy one and she said, “Why don’t you use your daddy’s?”.

Much to my surprise, she still had it and it’s just as I remember. So, with each workday I head in and carry whatever I can to get me through twelve hours in my hand-me-down lunchbox, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

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We’re all in this together

By Lee H. Hamilton We are a nation adrift.

Even before the pandemic and George Floyd’s death, the US was piling on problems with little sense that we had either the leadership or the political will to address them.

This country has the strength and ingenuity to find its way out. I don’t know about you, but I see rising out of the multiple crises besetting us a bedrock recognition that there is much work to do and a new willingness to overcome the inertia of recent years.

Not that this will be easy.

Our problems are too immense to resolve outright.

Stark inequities in economic opportunity and policing; an economy that has done fine for a relatively small group of people but left too many Americans fearing they won’t be able to fend for themselves

or their families—these will take work. Much as we talk about health care being a human right, we don’t act that way. Many Americans worry that immigrants are taking jobs and reshaping the lives they know—yet our political system has been unable to move beyond either “fence them out” or “welcome them” to reckon with how we adjust creatively and humanely to demographic change. We’re involved in countless conflicts overseas—with no strategic clarity or concerted effort to ask why and for what purpose.

So, what do we do? Obviously, there are specific policies we could pursue, but overall, how we set about fixing ourselves matters as much as the specifics of what we do.

For one thing, most of these problems can’t really be solved, only managed. The

vital thing is to get started addressing them and not be hamstrung by partisan differences.

Secondly, we are long past the point where one sector can afford to sit things out. We need government, the private sector, and notfor-profits to work together.

Our federal system allows experimentation. Different approaches can be tried at the local, regional, state, and federal levels.

Finally, we all have to recognize our stake as Americans in the problems that beset the country, not just the ones that concern us directly.

We have the strength to rebuild, but not if we continue to withdraw to our little warring camps and lob insults at one another. Only if we make “we’re all in this together” more than just five empty words can we overcome the harmful drift of the last few years.

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Keep going!

Jesus once said, “If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles” (Matthew 5:41, ESV). It was common in the Roman world in which Jesus’ followers lived, for a Roman soldier to compel a citizen to carry his gear up to one mile. After that mile, they could drop the equipment and then go on their way. Jesus said something radical, for people to go an extra mile, to go beyond what is required. In our walk with Jesus, we need to keep going beyond what we think God wants, and go the extra mile for Jesus.

In Luke 5:17-26, Jesus was preaching in a local house. The house was full of many people, including some of the Pharisees. Four men approached the house, carrying a friend who was paralyzed and lying on a bed. They could not enter the house, because it was too full to enter through the door. These devoted men actually climbed on the roof, removed some of the roofing tiles, and lowered their friend down in front of Jesus. Jesus, having seen their faith, forgave the man’s sins. The Pharisees were angry that Jesus forgave him. Jesus told them of his power to forgive, and to heal. He commanded the man to rise, take up his bed, and to go home. He

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stood up and walked out carrying his own bed.

Everyone glorified God for what they had seen!

These four men went over and beyond what they could have done. They carried this man all the way to the house. After seeing they could not enter, they could have easily gone home, but they did not. They went through the roof! In our Christian life, it can be easy to focus on our needs, and what God can do for us. There are so many people in need around us. Especially because of the pandemic, many people are without jobs, and the money to afford the basics of life.

Many people are also in spiritual need. Many people need Jesus in our communities.

We have to go beyond the four walls of our churches. We have to go further than we think we can go. We need to meet people in our communities where they are, knocking on doors, and telling people about the love of Jesus. It can be difficult to do things we are not used to, or comfortable with. It was surely difficult for these four men to climb up on a roof carrying a man and his bed! We may find the journey difficult. We may find the house full, and the door shut. If so, keep going, and go through the roof!

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Also, lanterns will be placed on kayaks and floated down the river past the park.

As in previous lantern parades, Andress expects a a large turnout of participants and spectators.

This year’s parade is a collaboration between Andress, the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation, and the City of Mt. Holly.

“Cheri Love with the city has done so much to help us get this done,” Andress said.

“She has been invaluable.”

The lantern parades were

the brainchild of Andress who in previous years has brought in lantern making talent from as far away as Ireland to help teach lantern parade participants how to craft their creations with hands-on workshops.

As in previous years, the third annual parade will have plenty of participation by local schools and students.

Last year, schools that took part included Ida Rankin Elementary, East Gaston High, Mt. Holly Middle, Kiser Elementar, Springfield El-

ementary, Beam Elementary, Cramerton Middle, and Pinewood Elementary.

Andress has brought in Alex Brooks from the Gaston County Museum of Art and History’s educational outreach program to assist the schools with their lanterns.

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but he intervened at the last moment and she was spared.”

The fighting in Poland saw Jasia and her family moving from place to place.

In 1944, she and her parents were on the refugee trail traveling by a horse drawn cart in an attempt to get away from the Russians. They had no money or food so her mother literally traded the coat off her back for a loaf of bread.

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lived through harrowing times, the lessons learned then still stay with her today.

“Back then we lived by the grace of God,” she says.

“Today in this country we live like kings and have never had to experience misery like so many others have.”

To top if off, several years ago Jasia took her daughter to Westerplatte, Poland, near where the Germans invaded on September 1, 1939. A large monument is located there dedicated to the Polish soldiers who fought in the battle. Jasia recalled how she felt.

“I was in awe thinking of all the people who got killed,” she said.

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This photo of two-year-old Jasia Guryn and her mother Romualda was made in Poland in 1938 one year before Germany invaded their homeland. Jasia would grow up to become a U.S. citizen and marry Stanley Dudko in 1962. cover from strafing fighter planes.

“A lot of people were killed,” Jasia said. “I asked God to have mercy on us and he did.”

That same trek saw Romualda give birth to a girl that she named Marysia.

However, due to the fact that the Romualda was ill from having been exposed to polluted water, the child was sickly. Salvation in that situation came from an unlikely source.

“We were standing on the roadside when a German Army doctor stopped and put us on a truck to Germany,” Jasia said. “He said he had a baby with blue eyes like Marysia.”

The family made it to Germany where Romualda worked as an interpreter in a hospital. However, Marysia’s health grew worse.

“At the hospital they were sure my sister would die so they put her in a trashcan,” Jasia said. “A nurse came along and heard a sound in the can and thought it was a cat or something and she opened the lid. She saved my sister’s life.”

Marysia not only lived, she grew up and eventually married Julian Hall of Mount Holly.

After the war, the family entered a Displaced Persons camp. They came to the United States in 1949 with the help of the National

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While she was at Sacred Heart, Jasia met her future husband Stanley, himself a native of Poland and a victim of the Nazis. They were married in 1962. The Dudkos have a son Michael who lives in Charlotte, a daughter Roma Grogan who lives in New Rochelle, New York, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Even though it was nearly eight decades ago that Jasia

up and started looking for the bread,” Jasia said. “Then we saw the crumbs that were left. The horse had eaten the whole loaf.”

According to Jasia, her mother maintained a low profile by dressing as a peasant in a long dress and a scarf on her head. However, the family’s ace in the hole was the jewelry stitched in the dress hem.

“I still wear one of the bracelets that was hidden in the dress,” Jasia said.

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Yates Edward Abernethy GASTONIA - Yates Edward Abernethy, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born in

Gaston County, son of the late Everette Roy Abernethy and Connie Smith Abernethy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Marie Foster Abernethy; and his brothers, Jerry Abernethy and Troy Abernethy.

Mr. Abenethy was a graduate of Belmont High School and played on the inaugural Red Raider football team.

He was an avid South Point football fan. Mr. Abernethy served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Korean era. He was a founding member of the Belmont Historical Society and a lifelong member of Centerview Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of Charlotte at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

Mr. Abernethy is survived by his children, Sheila A. Thrower and husband, David, Sharon Kaye Abernethy, and

Trina A. Deaton and husband, Mark; his grandchildren, Jonathan Thrower, Emily Thrower, Christopher Deaton and wife, Hannah, Justin Deaton and wife, Anna, and Leah Deaton; his greatgrandchildren, Malek Deaton and Abagail Deaton; and his best buddy, Baxter.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Centerview Baptist Church, Belmont. A service to celebrate his life well lived will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice by visiting www.gastonhospice.org.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for the Abernethy family.

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Alzheimer’s Association Walk planned The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is inviting Gaston/ Cleveland/Lincoln County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on September 12.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston/Cleveland/Lincoln continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across the tri –county area.

Time-honored components of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are being replicated. On Walk day, an Opening Ceremony will feature local speakers and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, all delivered to participants’ smartphones,

tablets and computers. Next, everyone will walk in their own neighborhoods with their family and friends. Finally, the Alzheimer’s Association will create the iconic Promise Garden in a “view only” format that participants can drive by on Walk day at Rotary Centennial Pavilion in Gastonia to honor all those impacted by Alzheimer’s.

To enhance the participant experience leading up to the event and on Walk day, new features are being added to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s mobile app to create an opportunity for the community to connect. Participants can use the app and new “Walk Mainstage’’ to track their steps and distance, follow a virtual Walk path, manage their Facebook fundraisers, and access information and resources from the Association and Walk sponsors to help individuals and families affected by the disease. A new audio track is also available to

encourage participants along the way and to congratulate them upon completion of their Walk.

The Alzheimer’s Association hosts 19 walks across North Carolina including: Alamance County, Asheville, Charlotte, Gaston/Cleveland/ Lincoln Counties, Fayetteville, Guilford County, Henderson County, Hickory, Iredell County, Jacksonville, Moore County, Mount Airy, New Bern, North Wilkesboro, Robeson County, RowanCabarrus Counties, Triangle (Raleigh and Durham), Wilmington and Winston-Salem.

To register and receive the latest updates on any of this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/walk.

To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston/Cleveland/ Lincoln, visit act.alz.org/GastonClevelandLincoln or call 800-272-3900.

Belmont gets Carolina Thread Trail grant In mid-July, the Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board awarded $391,000 in trail implementation grants for projects along the Thread Trail. This funding comes at a critical time, with residents flocking to greenways and trails as an alternative to typical crowded social settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, communities are looking to expand outdoor recreation opportunities for their residents, including trails.

The Thread Trail’s Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support projects in trail construction, design, land acquisition and corridor planning.

Over the past 10 years, the Thread Trail has awarded over $6.9 million in catalytic grants to communities throughout Kudos to GEMS staffer Dawn Lackey on her promotion to Lieutenant. Pictured here, her sister is pinning her badge. Con- the 15-county region in North and South Carolina. Currently gratulations Lieutenant Lackey!

GEMS photo 300 miles of greenways and

trails, as well as 170 miles of blueways, are open to the public within the Thread Trail system.

Local grants included: City Of Belmont $25,000- Funds will assist in the design of the 1.2-mile Abbey Creek Greenway connecting to the Catawba River at Kevin Loften Park.

City Of Gastonia - $45,000 This grant will assist in the construction of the Catawba Creek Greenway extension within the City of Gastonia, extending the Avon-Catawba Greenway by ½ mile, resulting in a total length of nearly three miles. This Catawba Creek corridor will eventually connect downtown Gastonia to the Seven Oaks Trail near the Daniel Stowe Botan-

ical Gardens in Belmont.

Cleveland County Water District - $40,000 Funds will be used to acquire a key piece of riverfront property to help facilitate the future construction of over three miles of natural surface trail in northcentral Cleveland County, including a hiking and biking trail with kayak access.

City Of Shelby - $75,000 Grant will fund the construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian suspension bridge over the First Broad River on the two-mile First Broad River Trail, replacing a bridge destroyed by flooding and improving bridge access for both cyclists and hikers.

Catawba Lands Conservancy - $40,000 Funding will assist in the acquisition of

an 89-acre property located in eastern Lincoln County, which will allow for a onemile extension of the existing Forney Creek Trail. The acquisition will enable a trail extension to Business Route 16 and create an opportunity for a public trailhead.

Tar Heel Trailblazers $38,000 Funding to assist in the construction of a 3,315 ft. unpaved shared-use pathway, the first trail linking Belmont to Cramerton, via the Rocky Branch Mountain Bike Park.

For more information, visit www.carolinathreadtrail.org or contact Carolina Thread Trail Director, Bret Baronak at 704-376-2556 ext.

216 or bret@carolinathreadtrail.org.

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Church Directory Burge M B Memorial i l Methodist Church

W Glendale Ave • Mt Holly, NC

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

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

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

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Providence Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

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

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

North Main Baptist Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

Ridgeview Baptist Church

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Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317 Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

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

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power of the Spirit Church

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

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

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

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

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

St. Marks United Methodist Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

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

Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

212 South Street 704-825-7269

First United Methodist Church of Belmont Fresh Anointing Church of God

704-825-9861

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

First Foursquare Gospel Church

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

First Baptist Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

DALLAS

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

Riverside Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

Life Church

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Message of Love Church

BELMONT

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

First Baptist Church

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Second Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

CRAMERTON

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

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

Will of God Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

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

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

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

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

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

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

STANLEY

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

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

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

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

Carolina Community Baptist

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

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church

Center Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

First Presbyterian Church

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Community Pentecostal Center

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly First Free Will Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Living Witness Ministries

McADENVILLE

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

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

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Roper Street 704-601-5146

MT. HOLLY

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

McAdenville Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

Welcome Baptist Church 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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News from The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center: A Domestic Violence Shelter

Consider your ways Each evening, I enter my prayer room and begin my time of silence in preparation for my Examen prayer. It is a time where I consider my ways. As I pray the Examen, I am led by the Spirit of God over my day to see where did I see God moving today. I also examine where I have been most distant from God. Where are the places I chose to move in my will instead of God’s will? I end my time of prayer, giving thanks to God and praying for strength in the day ahead.

In the Old Testament book of Haggai, the Jewish remnant, Judah, was asked to consider their ways. “Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways!

You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” Haggai 1:5-6 NKJV. The remnant was commanded to give careful thought to their ways. What was happening to Judah? They were eating, drinking, clothing themselves, earning wages.

All the necessities of life, but they were not quenched. They were left hungry, thirsty, cold, and no wages.

Judah was not withholding their resources, but they experienced hardship because they had misplaced priorities. Judah was more concerned with their comfort and extravagance to the neglect of God and his temple. They were building up their kingdom while the temple of the Lord remained in ruins. “’You looked for much, but indeed it came to little; and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why?’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘Because of My house that is in

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ruins, while every one of you runs to his own house.’”

Haggai 1:9 NKJV. Judah not only Rev. Angela Pleasants neglected to rebuild District the temple of the Superintendent Lord, but they failed of Catawba Valley to rebuild their lives Methodist Churches in relationship to God. What about our priorities? Do we clear space and time in our schedules to sit before the Lord? Or, are we busy building our lives to the neglect of obedience to God? How can we develop kingdom values into our agenda, community, life? How can we see through God’s perspective and make his priorities our priorities?

It begins by placing God at the center of who we are and all we do. We must evaluate our service, making sure all we do brings pleasure and glory to God. As God promised to be with Judah; likewise, God is present with us by his Spirit within us. God told Judah he would fill the temple with his glory. Today, we are the temple of the Lord, and he has filled us. “But we all, with unveiled faces, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” II Corinthians 3:18 NKJV. When I pray through the Examen each evening, I ask God to search my heart for those ways that do not reflect the priorities of the kingdom. Let us remember to be faithful to ask the Lord to stir up our spirit to do his will.

Face Masks needed The shelter is in need of face masks. The Center provides face masks to residents and their children as well as survivors in the community. If you are interested in donating masks, please call the Crisis Line at 704-852-6000.

Support groups - Support group is available on Tuesdays at 4pm. This group is open to any survivor in the community. If you would like more information about support group please call the Crisis Line at 704-852-6000.

Outreach Specialist The Center’s Outreach Specialist is available to provide education and awareness to you or your organization remotely. Presentations can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 1 hour. If you are interested in a virtual presentation, please contact Mollie at Mollie.Weakland@gastongov.com.

Crisis Hotline - The Crisis Line is answered 24/7 by a live advocate who can assist callers in many ways.

If you or someone you know are in need of assistance, please contact at 704-8526000.

Meal donations - The shelter is in need of meal donations. These can be pre-

pared at home or picked up from a restaurant. If you or your organization are interested in providing a dinner meal for the Center’s resi-

dents, please call the Crisis Line at 704-852-6000.

The Center is located at| 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr , Gastonia, NC 28052.

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The front entrance at South Point High School before construction work began.

The front entrance at South Point High School under construction this summer.

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The new front entranceway canopy at East Gaston High School.

SCHOOLS From Page 1 Point, the front entrance and offices have been reconfigured to include a secure vestibule to welcome visitors.

What the principals are saying “The construction work has given us a front entrance that is prominent, welcoming, and secure,” said Gary Ford, principal at South Point. “Because of the way our front office and lobby are configured, we really had two ways to enter the building, and this often confused visitors. Now, with the renovations, visitors will know what entrance to use. When they come into the building, they will be in a secure vestibule area that makes it possible for them to interact with our office staff without having the ability to easily access the adjoining hallways.”

“I encourage everyone who loves East Gaston to drive by our school to see the improvements to our front entrance area,” said principal Jennifer Reep. “The concrete sidewalk canopy has been replaced as well as the front doors and windows.

The metal siding on the front of the building is being replaced, and the area will have new landscaping. I cannot wait to see what our school looks like when all of the work is complete. We really appreciate this investment in East Gaston.”

“We are very proud of the transformation that has taken place,” said Dr. Rebecca Wilson, principal at Ashbrook. “It was time to replace the sidewalk canopy because of safety concerns.

An architectural rendering of the facade work at East Gaston High School.

The front parking lot at Mount Holly Middle School has been repaved.

The new canopy and sidewalk, the new windows, and the large panels on the front of the building have given us an updated, modern look, and we especially love the large green A that is over the front entrance. The students and staff were amazed to see what improvements had been made. It certainly contributes to our strong Green Wave pride.”

Other work going on In addition to the facade work at East Gaston, South Point, and Ashbrook, other projects are taking place.

Roof replacement is in progress at seven schools: Highland, East Gaston, Page, Brookside, Beam Intermediate, North Gaston, and Mount Holly. Paving projects have been completed or are near completion at Cherryville High, Mount Holly, Carr, and Bessemer City Central.

The gymnasium at Holbrook Middle School has been painted and a new floor,

windows, bleachers, and lockers have been installed.

The tennis courts at North Gaston have been revamped, and work is expected to begin soon on the tennis courts at South Point.

Additional projects completed over the summer include: Gymnasium lockers at Hunter Huss.

Elevator upgrade and drainage work at North Gaston, Fencing/railing at Highland and Chapel Grove, Elevator upgrade at East Gaston, Freezer and dry storage facility at School Nutrition.

Upcoming projects: So, which projects are next?

Here’s a look. Ashbrook High School: painting and lighting upgrade, Bessemer City High School: food lab renovation, Carr Elementary School: life safety improvements (intercom, camera, security, and door upgrades), East Gaston High School: lighting upgrade and cafeteria update, Forestview High School:

drainage work, Hunter Huss High School: parking lot paving and cafeteria update, Mount Holly Middle School: media center update, New Hope Elementary School: life safety improvements (intercom, camera, security, and door upgrades), South Point High School: painting, front parking lot paving, and media center update, Southwest Middle School: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) improvements.

How much does all of this cost?

Most of the renovation and repair projects are being paid for by the school bonds that were approved by voters in May 2018. In the first allocation, the county approved $60 million of

the $250 million in school bonds. Approximately $40 million is for the new Belmont Middle School campus, which is under construction now. The remaining $20 million is for renovations and repairs.

The current roofing projects cost $3.1 million, and the parking lot paving projects have a $650,000 price tag. The work at Ashbrook, East Gaston, and South Point totals $2.1 million. The other projects total about $1 million. Funds (not part of the school bonds) were approved by the county to renovate the North Gaston tennis courts, and grant funding is being secured to repair the South Point tennis courts.

The superintendent says-

“We are extremely pleased with the progress that has been made on critical repairs, renovations, and improvements at more than 25 schools since the school bonds were approved two years ago,” said W. Jeffrey Booker, Ed.D. “Without question, the school bonds are an important investment in our schools, our community, and our future, and we are very appreciative of the overwhelming support for the bonds.”

Keep up with the progress- Visit the school bonds page on the Gaston County Schools website to keep up with the progress: www. gaston.k12.nc.us/schoolbonds2018.

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Duke Energy plans continued assistance for NC customers in need Duke Energy will begin its standard billing practices in North Carolina in the coming weeks, keeping service disconnections for nonpayment suspended until October 2020, a full

month beyond its required moratorium. North Carolina customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have until October to pay overdue balances

or make payment arrangements.

Beginning in September, those who need additional time to pay any outstanding balance will be able to establish flexible payment

plans with no down payment required. Additionally, Duke Energy will continue to waive late fees until further notice.

The company also urges

eligible customers to take advantage of available financial support through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Crisis Intervention

Program and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds available through statewide community action agencies.

Child care hotline Families and caregivers in need of child care for children up to age 12 can call the child care hotline at 1-888600-1685 to be connected directly to care options in their community that meet their families’ needs.

“We know that families may need extra help finding school-age care options right now, as many schools have started the school year with remote learning only, and others are operating with

children onsite on alternate days or weeks to meet social distancing requirements,” said Susan Gale Perry, Chief Deputy Secretary for NCDHHS. “The Child Care Hotline can help families fill that child care gap by providing referrals to available schoolage programs.”

The hotline is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a collaboration of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human

Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) network. Care will be offered by licensed child care providers who agree to meet NCDHHS health and safety guidelines.

For more information about child care during COVID-19, visit covid19. ncdhhs.gov/information/ child-care/child-care-information-families.

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House of Mercy Annual Walk for AIDS is Sept. 12 House of Mercy will host its 27th Annual Walk for AIDS on Saturday, September 12, 2020, using a virtual platform for the first time in the history of the event.

House of Mercy is a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate care for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS. 100% of the funds raised from this year’s virtual Walk will directly support those living with HIV who receive services through House of Mercy.

This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000. Walkers of all ages are invited to take part by registering, creating a team, and/or collecting donations in support of their Walk. Individuals and teams from churches, civic groups, schools, and other community organizations are welcome.

Registration for the event includes a Walk packet (with a t-shirt) and more information on how to join in and interact with House of Mercy on the day of the event. Reg-

Team members from Our Lady of Guadalupe leading the 2019 Walk. ister by September 1st to receive your Walk packet prior to the event day.

Visit http://www.thehouseofmercy.org/walk to learn more, register for the event, and find out how you can get involved.

Founded in 1991 by the Sisters of Mercy, House of Mercy has provided compassionate residential care services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS for nearly 30 years. This year, in ad-

dition to the residential care home, House of Mercy is expanding its service array to include nonresidential supports through the House of Mercy Bridge Program for those in the community living with HIV. The mission of House of Mercy is to provide hope, healing, and a home for persons living with HIV in the greater-Charlotte area.

For more information, visit https://www.thehouseofmercy.org.

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City of Mt. Holly/Red Cross blood drive The City of Mt. Holly will team up with the Red Cross for a blood drive on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 10 AM – 2:30 PM at the Municipal Center, 400 E Central Ave, Mt Holly.

Understandably, there is a shortage of blood due to complications arising from COVID-19. This drive is

important which is why the City will continue with hosting it amid the current health scare.

Red Cross is also providing all donors with the antibody test for COVID-19, so there is expected to be a higher volume of foot traffic in comparison to past blood drives.

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Expect a knock on your door from 2020 Census takers If you have not completed the 2020 Census for your household, expect to receive a knock on your door from Census takers between now and September 30.

The U.S. Census Bureau started on August 9 following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Their goal is to ensure that the count is complete and accurate by sending up to 500,000 Census takers doorto-door in neighborhoods

across the country, roughly 56 million addresses.

Gaston County residents can still self-respond to the 2020 Census during this phase, either by going online to www.2020census.gov, by calling 1-844-330-2020, or by mailing in your completed questionnaire. Those who respond will not need a Census taker to visit their home.

In light of the COVID19 pandemic, Census takers have completed training on social distancing and other

safety protocols and will be required to wear a face mask when conducting follow-up visits. Census workers will make up to six attempts at each housing unit address to count possible residents.

They may also try to contact the household by phone to conduct the interview.

If you are unsure if the person knocking on your door is a Census worker they can be easily identified by a valid government identification badge with their photo,

a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date on the badge.

The U.S. Constitution requires a census of the population every 10 years. The

statistics or data captured by the Census are used to determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as how billions of

dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local, and federal lawmakers each year for the next decade.

For more information, visit www.2020census.gov.

Bus transportation employees recognized for outstanding service, perfect attendance Gaston County Schools’ bus drivers and transportation personnel have plenty of reasons to celebrate.

The Bus Transportation Department has recognized its employees for outstanding service and perfect attendance during the 2019-2020 school year. Usually, a banquet is held in May to honor the employees, but the celebration was canceled because of coronavirus concerns.

Outstanding Service Twenty-seven employees were recognized for their years of outstanding service.

The recognition is presented in five-year increments, ranging from five years to 30 years. An achievement pin and certificate were given to each employee based on the number of years they have worked for Gaston County Schools.

5 years Bryan Gardner, Transportation, Mark Wilson, Transportation, Johnny Guffey, Transportation, Lisa Bradley, Ashbrook, David Wilcox, Ashbrook, Paula Perdiguero, Belmont Central, Lisa Houston, Forestview, Terressa Hester, South Point, Sandra Lowery, Southwest, Charlotte Bumgardner, Stuart W. Cramer.

10 years Steve Gaston, Transportation, Samantha Wallace, Bessemer City Middle, Evelyn Wilson, Carr, Lisa Layel, Lowell, Doretta Cureton, Pleasant Ridge, Cynthia Campbell, Warlick, Jessie Wilson, Webb Street.

15 years Ricky Penland, Transportation, David Luoto, Transportation, Kim Baker, Bessemer City Central, Lisa Funderburk, Catawba Heights, Connie Coleman, Forestview, Wayne Goodson, Holbrook.

25 years Sheritta Lowery, Hunter Huss, Sylvia Purcell, South Point, Robin Sigmon, Tryon.

30 years Pam Yager, Transportation

Perfect Attendance Additionally, 95 employees achieved perfect attendance recognition for missing no days of work during the 2019-2020 school year. Each employee received a certificate.

Lisa Bradley, Ashbrook, Mike Watson, Ashbrook, Lathan Meeks, H.H. Beam, Peggy McPherson, Belmont Central, Erika Veasey, Belmont Central, Donald Darby, W.A. Bess, Bryan Hoffman, W.A. Bess, Daniel Lee, W.A. Bess, Linda Hutchens, Bessemer City Central, Tawanna Sanders, Bessemer City Central, Jeffrey Smith, Bessemer City Middle, Samantha Wallace, Bessemer City Middle, Claude Ingram, Brookside,Marc Philor, Brookside, Sylvia Shepherd, Brookside, Dwayne Williams, Carr, Evelyn Wilson, Carr, Melissa Wooten, Carr, Lisa Funderburk, Catawba Heights, Jamie Spencer, Chapel Grove, Danny Williams, Chapel Grove, Dana Wilson, Chapel Grove, Darla Stone, Cherryville High, Teresa Brooks, Cramerton, Priscilla Blalock, East Gaston, Janet Hamm, East Gaston, Michael Jackson, East Gaston, Walt Sowards, East Gaston, Lorene Usery, East Gaston, Tim Wilson, East Gaston, Kyetra Armstrong, Forestview, Connie Coleman, Forestview, Patricia Fellows, Forestview, Heather Fry, Forestview, Lewis McCluney, Forestview, Fran Phillips, Forestview, Hiram Gardin, Gardner Park, Lee Spencer, Grier, Crystal Laughrun, Holbrook, Jonathan Laughrun, Holbrook, Tongha Jeffries, Holbrook, Mark Burris, Hunter Huss, Augustine Durham, Hunter Huss, Ramona Lewis, Hunter Huss, John McGill, Hunter Huss, Steve Smarr, Hunter Huss, Albert Tolbert, Hunter Huss, Lisa Layel, Lowell, Donna Montsinger, Lowell, Priscilla Mack, North Belmont, Kymara Cooper, North Gaston, Nancy Hill, North Gaston, Sherry Jenkins, North Gaston, Jenny Kiser, North

Gaston, Eric Ray, North Gaston, Donna Watson, North Gaston, Karen Sandry, Pinewood, Billy Willoughby, Pinewood, Glenn Brotherton, Pleasant Ridge, Doretta Cureton, Pleasant Ridge, Francina Burris, Rankin, Kathy Leviner, Rankin. Isaiah Sturgis, Robinson, William Robinson, Sadler, Terressa Hester, South Point, Michael Robinson, South Point, Mark Fitzgerald, Southwest, Sandra Lowery, Southwest, Michelle Williams, Southwest, Christine Chavers, Springfield, Robin McNabb, Springfield, Michael Mongillo, Springfield, Wiley Harris, Stuart W. Cramer, William Powell, Stuart W. Cramer, Benny Watkins, Stuart W. Cramer, Karen Ware, Transportation, Steven Neal, Transportation, James Hyman, Transportation Samantha Spargo, Transportation, Barbara McCorkle, Tryon, Robin Sigmon, Tryon, Chassity Spencer, Tryon, Cynthia Campbell, Warlick, Dawn Moore, Warlick , LaShanda Roberts, Warlick, Shannon Armstrong, Webb Street, Michael Frost, Webb Street, Mary Hemphill, Webb Street, James Hill, Webb Street, Rebecca Johnson, Webb Street, William Ledbetter, Webb Street, David Snyder, Webb Street, Sharon Stackston, Webb Street, Dewitt Youngblood, Jr., Webb Street, Jasmine Brown, Woodhill.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffery Booker said, “We are extremely proud of the bus drivers and transportation department employees who earned recognition for outstanding service and perfect attendance. While we could not celebrate their achievements this year in person, we still want to bring attention to their hard work and dedication and commend them on a job well done. Please join me in congratulating all of our bus transportation personnel for their steadfast commitment to Gaston County Schools.”

It was a sweet time last week in Mrs. Renfroe’s second grade class at Gaston Christian School.

The kids enjoyed Klondike bars as a treat for ending the first of school successfully, thanks to Mrs. Jennings!

Drive-thru immunization planned The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services will have a drive-thru immunization clinic for rising 7th and 12th grade students on Saturday, September 12 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Gaston County Health Department located at 991 West Hudson Boulevard

in Gastonia. Students will receive meningitis and TDAP vaccinations. No appointment is needed. Please have your child’s insurance/ Medicaid card with you. Immunizations should be up to date by September 15. For more information, please call (704) 853-5009.

These children in Mrs. Thornburg‘s fourth grade class at Gaston Christian School had fun when they took their books and did some reading outside under the shade of a tree.

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•Ability to work in high volume/ high stress environment. Experience and Education •Bachelor’s Degree •Electrical and Machinery Maintenance Experience •Worked in a Manufacturing Environment Up to $60,000.00/year. Qualified applicant please contact jobs@ uniquetex.com FRIENDSHIP AUTOMOTIVE NOW HIRING! Product Specialist Needed Immediately. Women and Men are encouraged to apply, many of our best salespeople in the Friendship organization are female. We pay in the top 5% of our industry and our top salespeople earn between $80,000 and $100,000 annually. No experience necessary but must be outspoken and have good people skills.

Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation, 401k contribution, flexible schedule, health, dental and vision insurance, ongoing training. We require: Must have a strong work ethic and be self motivated, must have strong interpersonal skills, must have a good attendance record. Let us give you a career path! Email: kminter@ friendshipautomotive.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

YARD SALES MOVING SALE. Sat. Sept. 5th, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 104 Plantation Court, Shelby, NC 28150

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

BIKERS DREAM OF SHELBY LLC. Motorcycle, ATV, lawnmowers and small engine service and repair. Fast return, competitive prices. Tires, brakes and custom work. (980) 320-4307 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates.

Charles, or leave message. 704435-8062. (704) 435-8062 FACELIFT: PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES. Exterior/Interior custom painting, drywall, plaster, trim repair, powerwash, concrete foundation. Over 43+ years experience.

Free Estimates. Mr. Lee, 828-3957983.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704472-9367.

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

24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332

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MOBILE HOBBIES RC HOBBY SHOP. HOBBY SHOP WITH 2 RACE TRACKS RC SALES AND SERVICE. (980) 220-1038 MOBILEHOBBIESRC@GMAIL.COM

FOR SALE

GREAT ELLENBORO MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri. Sept. 4th, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Sat. Sept. 5th, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Ellenboro Multi-Family Yard Sale. Unique household, clothing and other items. Great stuff and good prices.

(Please wear a mask for health and safety). 294 Short Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040 SIDE DOOR LIQUIDATION SALE: AN ADDITIONAL 1/2 OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE (excluding paper products). SAVE 75-90% off original retail. ONE DAY ONLY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 9AM-5PM. CASH ONLY. SIDE DOOR next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, 132 Commercial Drive, Forest City, NC 28043 SELL YOUR TREASURES YARD SALE. September 5, 8am-2pm.

Reserve your space to sale your treasures by texting your name to 803-920-4342. $5 per 9’x12’ space. Location in parking lot of former Ace Hardware & Big Time Video. 126 Park Lane Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

HOVEROUND MOBILITY CHAIR. Used by a local senior lady. Delivered to your home. $425. Call Scooterman John, (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70. (3) 12 ft, $60 each, used good treated fence posts $5 ea. (3) rolls used wovenfield fence $25 ea.

(704) 419-9145 INVACARE PRONTO 41 SCOOTER. Indoor use only, up to 300lbs, clean, no tears in upholstery, charger & left leg lift included, works fine, black/red, $400. Call after noon, 828-305-1834. Forest City.

DBL SPEAR GUN. Never been in water. Wood grain. $225. CVA 4570 Scout stainless steel fluted barrel with barrel compensator, $450. (828) 429-6763 HUNTERS: LIKE NEW LONG GUNS. SKS Rifle/scope/case/ ammo $395; 30-30 Lever Action Marlin/case/ammo/scope $375; 12 gauge Savage pump shotgun/ case/ammo $195. Call (704) 3006312 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. 828-245-5895.

FOR SALE SNAPPER 28” CUT HIVAC MOWER. B&S 12.5 HP mower, needs transmission. $400 (704) 739-3542

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 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.

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, 828476-6058.

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

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449.

MOBILITY CHAIR. August Sale, $475. Invacare M51, under 100 hrs use, on board charger, warranty, manual, Delivered. Call Scooterman John, (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

2 GRAVE LOTS IN GASTONIA for sale. (704) 692-7362

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

FIREFIGHTERS, FRANK, FLORA, FRANCIS, FANNIE. NC4Ever. com, F Stores include Firefighters, Frank, Flora, Francis, Fannie and more! NC4Ever@email.com BRAND NEW TRUMP 2020 MERCHANDISE. Brand New Personally designed Shirts and Hats. Made in the USA! Prices vary depending on size. I have Flag design, Trump Train, and Trump/Knobby Shirts. Hats are personally designed, Richardson112 style with snap back. https : / / w w w.etsy.com / shop / TrumpSwag2020 (980) 284-9569 Cromer5777@aol.com

ELECTRIC CHAIR CARRIER WITH ACCESSORIES.. For back of car or truck. Heavy duty. Also set of heavy duty ramps. (704) 4822235 WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWERS. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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

FOR SALE

PETS & LIVESTOCK

KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828287-3272.

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

828-245-5895.

LAB PUPPIES FOR SALE. Male puppies. Chocolate, $800. Shiny, beautiful black, $900. Available first week in October. Now accepting deposits. 704-914-8241.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855

FIND HIS OR HER NAME More names are added daily and/or more items added for each name - https://www.zazzle.com/store/ shelbync NC4Ever@email.com

2003 HONDA PILOT Blue, 248,659 easy miles, $4500 OBO. (704) 300-3071

DOWN TO EARTH UTILITY TRAILER. 24ft dual axle, 82 inches wide, 7 ton load capacity, $4800.

828-287-3272.

LOCAL RAW HONEY FOR SALE. From Shingle Hollow, $16 a quart. 828-748-4716.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

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

WANT TO BUY REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank.

Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. Gas and electric EZ-GO, like new, 2 seats, 2 white, 2 green. 704-4773500, (704) 435-6132 1998 FORD RANGER 2.5 ENGINE FOR SALE. Jasper built, 5000 miles, $600. Set of 60/40 seats, color gray, $175. 828-2873820.

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.

TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City.

828-245-5895.

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.

HOVEROUND WHEEL CHAIR. Approximately 2 years old. Used very little. Like brand new. $900.

(704) 692-2092

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 NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-7487264.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.

FARM & GARDEN

FOR SALE - WATER TOTES $75.00 each. Burning Barrels $10.00 each; 15 Gallon Barrels Solid $20.00 each, Open Top Plastic $10.00 each. (828) 327-4782

GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70. (3) 12 ft, $60 each, used good treated fence posts $5 ea. (3) rolls used wovenfield fence $25 ea. (704) 419-9145

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895.

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

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

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

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.

19 FT STRIPER FISHING BOAT. RIGGED, READY! All equipment plus many extras. Rods, reels, trolling motor. $6,000. 828-5320035.

BOATS

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 WHITE CHINESE GEESE. 4 Ganders, $75 each. Mature beautiful geese that would make a beautiful addition to your pond. 828-7554752.

MIX RABBITS. All are 8 weeks +, All female. Text for more info. 704466-2656, sarahsmithessentials@ gmail.com SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. “Blue Eyes”. Black & White or Red & White available. All females.

(704) 300-1466

VACATIONS 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, $300. Call Jim, 704-560-6602.

DONKEY, 6 MONTH OLD JACK. For sale. $100. (704) 692-8752

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

CARS & TRUCKS

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers.

Call 828-429-3935.

2014 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SWIFT 265RLS 30’. Like new with electric slide, awning, jack, weight distribution hitch sway bar. (864) 5081154

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store.

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

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY RENT TO OWN IN 10 YEARS. 2 bedroom home, AS IS. $700 month. Needs TLC. New electric, heat, air, water heater. 864-8050035

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. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

FOR RENT

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 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 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 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 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older).

Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-7390259.

RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

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. 828245-5895.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH DUPLEX. Good neighborhood. No pets, no HAP, non smoker. $550 month.

Lease, deposit, references, credit & background check. Leave message, (704) 482-7504

2BR, 1BA MH, FOREST CITY. Newly remodeled, stove & fridge furnished. $600 month, $600 deposit. No pets. Quiet mobile home park. 828-245-9620.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, READY SEPT. 15TH. 1 male, black and white, 1 female, black and white, 1 female, solid white. All teacups. $200.00 each. (704) 670-1124

2 HOUSES IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. For rent, (1) 3 bedroom and (1) 2 bedroom. 704-418-3790, 704-718-2653.

2BR, 1BA CLEGHORN TOWNHOUSE. Located in Rutherfordton. $700 Deposit, $700 per month. 828-447-6162.

BATTLE FOREST APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain is accepting applications for 2 bedroom units. 1 bedroom for the waiting list. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Rental Assistance subject to availability.

Rent based on income. Section 8 vouchers accepted. $25 application fee, credit/criminal ck reqd.

Visit us at 210 Cleveland Avenue.

Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer. (704) 739-8302

IMMEDIATE OPENING: 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. CREEKSIDE CROSSING APTS in Spindale, a great place to live with neighborhood feel and common areas. Designed for the elderly (55 or older) or persons with disabilities (age 45 or older). We are accepting applications for 1 & 2BR units. Spacious floor plans, dishwasher, laundry room. Section 8 welcome. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. $25 application fee, credit/criminal ck required. Visit us M-Th by appointment from 9am–2pm at 358 West Street or call 828-288-3738 for more info. Equal Housing Opportunity. Professionally managed

by Partnership Property Management, an equal opportunity provider and employer.

RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS

2016 HEARTLAND BIGHORN 3870FB 5TH WHEEL. Like New used 4 times, 42’, 1.5 baths, 50AMP, sleeps 4. Call for info, (704) 739-4567

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2000 SUZUKI INTRUDER 800CC. Full windshield, saddle bags, tank bra, new battery, good tires, $2,550. 704-692-2492.

2002 ACURA MDX Silver, Automatic. Needs transmission work.

Rest of car in Excellent Shape! $1000. Call (704) 406-2266 2012 FORD FUSION SEL. Leather, sunroof, aluminum wheels, 58k miles. $5750. 828-287-3820.

1989 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. Good condition, everything works. $1200 obo. 704-460-4576 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828245-9620, 828-223-1564.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets.

704-300-3647.

2006 KAWASAKI VULCAN 500 LTD $1600 OBO. Runs extremely well. No shift issues. Starts every time. Mileage: 12,651. (540) 5339787 brettwad@outlook.com

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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

Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

VACATIONS

1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 112,000 miles, Mint condition inside & out. Beautiful. Must See. $6500. (704) 308-7951 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN for sale in Shelby. Automatic, 4 cylinder, 4 doors, keyless start, 95,000 miles. Toffee Brown Metallic color. Gets great mileage. $8,900.00. (704) 692-9414 janderson9414@icloud.com 2004 MERCURY MARQUIS FOR SALE. Call for more info. 704-3002883.

BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section).

5238 East Sandlapper Drive.

New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000.

Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

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