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Gaston County Schools “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign Edited by Alan Hodge Gaston County Schools is coordinating a district-wide effort to support schools in eastern North Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence.

A fundraising campaign called “Nickels 4 Neighbors” was conducted on Wednesday, November 28 at all schools in the district. The central office departments also participated.

Students, employees, parents, and others were asked to make a contribution of any monetary denomination on Wednesday, November 28.

The goal was to have each school to collect $200.00 – the equivalent of 4,000 nickels.

As of late last week, the total collected had reached $17,716.55, which is the equivalent of 354,331 nick-

els!

Students at Belmont Central Elementary were among those who pitched in.

Ms. Anita Delaney’s second graders were happy to pitch their coins in the jar.

“By mid-morning we had collected over fifty dollars,” Delaney said. “It was a great opportunity for them to see how the hurricane effected schools in eastern North Carolina and how something as simple as bringing nickles to donate could help other children.”

Second grade student Emerson Steiner agreed with his teacher.

“It’s good to help other people,” he said.

Steiner’s classmate Kennedy Dribble also understood the contribution concept.

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Cramerton’s got a handle on growth and development

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Like all the communities in eastern Gaston County, the Town of Cramerton is facing unprecedented growth and development.

A perfect example of that is the large-scale residential and commercial development proposed by MT Land along S. New Hope Rd. just below Armstrong Ford Rd. on Cramerton’s southern flank. Plans by MT Land call for as many as 1,500 residential units and other development on nearly 500 acres of property owned by Crescent Resources. About 189 acres of the land is in Cramerton’s Extra Territorial Jurisdiction

and 292 acres are in Gaston County.

Over 300 houses could be built in the ETJ as long as the developer meets Cramerton zoning rules. That’s called “use by right”.

However, Cramerton officials are fighting the portion of the proposed development outside the ETJ. To that end the town commissioners passed a resolution on Nov. 1 and revisited it on Dec. 3 expressing support for commercial development on the S. New Hope corridor and opposing the MT Land county rezoning petition CD18-01 “due to it being primarily high density residential development”.

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Belmont Central Elementary second grade teacher Anita Delaney and her students were among those county-wide that donated nickles for hurricane relief.

Photo by Sean Corcoran

Belmont police offer drinkers a driving choice

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

It looks like a Belmont PD patrol car. It looks like a taxi.

It’s a clever reminder to not drink and drive.

Actually, the special cruiser that the Belmont police department has recently created is a little bit of all three.

The car started life as a well seasoned 2006 Crown Victoria patrol car with about 100,000 miles on the odometer, but thanks to some skillful work by Franklin Sign and Graphics in Lowell, its been transformed into a colorful, rolling reminded that if you drink alcohol and plan on getting somewhere, then you need to call a cab or you could end up riding in a police car to another destination- the jail house.

According to Belmont PD fleet manager Tyler Graham, the cost to completely wrap the Crown Vic with police and taxi colors was paid for

The Belmont police have transformed one of their cars into a rolling reminder about drinking and driving.

Photo by Alan Hodge with money from the auction sale of four other older cop cars.

The car made its debut during the Belmont Christmas parade where it turned plenty of heads.

“The wrap is not just for looks,” said Graham. “It’s

still a fully functional police car.”

The car will be parked at various locations around town, shown at special events, and used at DWI checkpoints.

“The vehicle was transformed into a visual aid of

sorts to help educate our community,” said Belmont PD Lt. Jason Davis. “The vehicle is an example of the two choices to be made by anyone who is deciding whether to drive after having drank See CHOICE, Page 4

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “There are good ships and there are wood ships, ships ttha sail the sea. The best ships are friendships, and may they always be.”

- Tom Matthes

Be careful what you ask for…

My Opinion:

Aw, nuts!

Have you noticed recently how many people are bent over at the waist?

On my way to this office I go by Belmont Abbey and across the street from it there is a huge black walnut tree and every day for about a week I have seen a guy bent over gathering nuts. Every time I see this scene I smell brownies.

Here’s the connection. When I was a little kid in East Belmont living on what was then Garrison St. we had a big black walnut tree in the yard. When the nuts would start to hit the ground my grandmother Mozelle would send my sister Beth and I out with a paper bag and we would get the nuts up then we would take then to a big rock in the yard and take a hammer and slam the nuts open and take a picker like the ones that dentists use to pick crud off teeth and Beth and I would pick the walnut flesh out and put it in a bowl. It was hard work since most 5-year-olds are not all that good at swinging a hammer but I never (to my recollection) smashed my finger.

After the bowl had a couple of cups of nut-meat in it we would take it to the kitchen and “mawmaw” would add the goodie to the heavenly smelling brownie mix. It was not long after that than the brownie-smell would fill the house and I recall salivating like Pavlov’s dog.

There’s another nut I associate with the holidays and that is the coco-nut. Of course coconuts do not grow around here but grocery stores have them from time to time and ‘back yonder” mawmaw would go to the A&P that used to be in downtown Belmont and get one and bring it home and take a screwdriver and hammer and “job” a couple of holes in it and drain the coconut juice out and then hand the hammer to me and Beth and we would crack the coconut open and take a spoon and gouge the meat out and fill a bowl and the next thing

you know it was a huge coconut cake.

OMG how I love coconut cake. Oh, we would take the coco- Alan Hodge nut shell pieces and Banner-News Editor gnaw on them like squirrels to get the last morsel of flesh off and since at that time I had buck teeth I didn’t waste a speck.

Peanuts are another legume I associate with the holiday season. My mom used to parch up a big pan of goobers and we would eat them up until our bowels screamed. Sometimes she would parch them too long and they would look like fried caterpillars on the baking pan. The whole house would smell like a peanut crematorium for days. Frankly I prefer my peanuts boiled. Did you know peanuts came from Africa and that the ‘folk’ names for them we have- goobers and penders- are actually derivations on the African words for peanuts “n’goobah” and n’penda”? Well now you do.

Pecans are yet another nut popular during the holidays in the form of pecan pie. Wait, how do you pronounce it? Pee-can or Peekahn? Either way, when you crack them open make sure you get all the ‘bitter’ off the meat because it will surely turn your mouth inside out. The care is worth the trouble because few thing are more at home on a Southern Christmas dinner table than a great big, super sweet, crunchy, flaky crust pecan pie- maybe with some whipped cream on top. Metformin here I come!

There are lots of nutty thoughts in my brain this time of year. Come to think of it most of the year.

Among my biggest disappointments in politics

By Lee H. Hamilton The other day, a friend asked what surprised me most about politics. This may seem strange, but I’d never really thought about the question.

My response was off-thecuff but heartfelt. The biggest surprise is also among my biggest disappointments with American political life: the ongoing effort by politicians to suppress votes.

When I began in politics, I that everyone was on board with the idea that the more people who vote, the better.

Boy, was I naïve.

The truth is, people work hard to prevent other people from voting. They do this by requiring voter IDs — and then limit which IDs are valid (a gun permit is fine, for instance, but not a student ID).

They close polling places, often in poor and minority communities. They conduct sweeping purges of voter

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rolls, or restrict eligibility for absentee ballots. They refuse to invest in elections infrastructure, resulting in breakdowns and long lines that discourage potential voters.

And that’s only a partial list.

The people who oppose making it easier to vote often cite as their reason that they’re trying to prevent voter fraud. But rampant voter fraud simply doesn’t exist in this country. Efforts to prove that it exists have failed. There is simply no tidal wave of illegal voting in the U.S. What does exist, though, is an epidemic of efforts to suppress the vote, a basic right of citizenship. Voting is the foundation of a democracy — people’s ability to participate and engage with the issues facing their communities and their country.

I’ve always believed that you win power by convincing people that your ideas and proposals are right. Winning

power by keeping people away from the polls is a perversion of what democracy is about.

Because voting laws are in the hands of the states, there are plenty of counterexamples — states that have worked to make voting easier, to expand hours, to allow same-day registration, and the like. But this struggle, between expanding the vote and trying to limit it, is not going to be resolved any time soon.

I’m always distressed when I encounter efforts to suppress the vote. But I take heart from the fact that over the course of American history, the dominant trend has been to expand citizens’ access to the polls, and I hope that over the long term, we continue in that direction.

My parents grew up during the Great Depression. When my father was 12 years old, he worked for a butcher. His job was to deliver a chicken to a restaurant owner alive or it would be refused. I heard a lot of depression era stories as a kid.

In high school, we studied the depression in US History.

I said to the teacher, “I can tell you all about it from all the stories I’ve heard growing up.” He didn’t take me up on the offer. When my oldest sister received her first paycheck, she announced how much she had earned. My father corrected her and said, “No, that’s how much we allowed you to keep.” When he grew up, he had to turn his paycheck over to his parents.

That “scarcity mentality” continues to echo through my life. There wasn’t a lot of margin financially when I was growing up. When I was a sophomore in high school, my father had hand surgery.

It didn’t go well. It affected his ability to be a construction worker. After that operation, his work was erratic. Money was tight. You didn’t ask for anything extra.

Fast forward and it is 2018. My father has been deceased for 28 years. Yet those tapes ring strong in my head. Charlotte Rescue Mission is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving Food Box Outreach campaign. We are asking the community to put together a complete Thanksgiving meal. Everything was placed in a box.

The program has grown from 50 boxes in 2012 to 3000 boxes last year. Originally, we were just asking people to provide the food box; we would provide the turkey. But one year, it increased from 500 to 1700 food boxes. That greatly exceeded our ability to provide turkeys. We asked our food box partners to donate turkeys. They did.

Thanksgiving 2018 snuck up early on everyone. It was November 22nd, much earlier than previous years. Our timeline to raise awareness for the turkeys was shortened.

On Saturday, November 10th, we were scheduled to receive several hundred turkeys. But when I looked inside the freezer truck, there were only 50 turkeys. What would we do?

One thing we did was dress me up in a Pilgrim outfit. We created a 30 second spot where I pretended to be a Pilgrim who got lost and arrived in Charlotte, NC, asking for turkeys. We promoted it through our media partnerships including print media, radio and television. Then we waited.

By Thursday, November 15th we had half our goal.

Would it fill up?

Friday, November 16th arrived. So did the turkeys.

One donor delivered 200 turkeys at 7pm that night. I watched individuals arrive with cars loaded with turkeys.

I felt as if I was in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” – the very end where people bring cash to help George Bailey.

By Sunday, November 18th, we had the turkeys we needed for our Thanksgiving Food Box Outreach campaign.

There is a Scripture verse that says, “You have not because you asked not.” There is another verse that says, “Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the flood-

gates of heaven and pour out so m u c h blessing Tony Marciano that there will not be room enough to store it.”

The freezer truck tilted in both directions because of the amount of turkeys that were donated.

My parents grew up in the Depression when there was nothing. I have to remind myself of this verse, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

Moving Day by: Shelton Fisher People move for many reasons these days. For many in my generation, you move according to what you can afford which can mean a lot of “shacking up” as the old folks say. I have been out in this wonderful world of ours on my own for around five years paying my own bills, cooking my own food, and finding my own way (with as much help as loved ones are willing to give of course).

My wife Kimberly and I recently have begun living in a rental home in Lowell which

we were a little anxious about at first due to it’s small size but Shelton Fisher as I type this article with two pups snuggled by my side and a warm cup o’ caffeine close at hand, I can’t help but realize how far we’ve come in five years.

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Early winter storm slams our region

By Alan Hodge

North Belmont, and near Cramerton.

Monday morning revealed roads slick as glass from the overnight refreeze.

More light snow fell. Gaston

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County Schools cancelled classes so students, teachers, and some parents got a bit of extra warm bed time.

Before and during the storm, road crews from our

Old Man Winter brought our region and state an early white Christmas, but the gift was in the form of a meteorological lump of coal and bag of switches.

Last Saturday saw the arrival of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that had Carolinians hunkering down indoors or trying to make their way along icy roads.

The frigid precipitation pecked at windows starting around 9pm. Around 1am Sunday morning, snowflakes as big as goose feathers began falling. A few hours of that gave the ground and roads a powdery look. Then came round two of sleet and freezing rain that covered everything with a couple of inches of sugary looking mess.

Late Sunday afternoon, the precipitation stopped, but what had fallen combined with a cold wind to make things pretty miserable for man and beast. Nothing to do but stay indoors watching TV and consume all that bread and milk that folks had invaded the grocery stores for.

Local power outages during the storm were scattered Areas to the north and west of Gaston got hammered by the with less than 100 reported snow storm as this NCDOT photo taken in Avery County shows.

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local municipalities and the NCDOT worked hard to brine, salt, sand, and plow roads. Hats off to those workers as well as local police and fire departments.

Belmont public works director David Isenhour gave this report on the weather event.

“We ran three snow plows for a brief period Sunday morning but the roads were cleared by noon,” he said. “As normal we do the main priority state roads and bridges and underpasses.

We don’t have enough staff and equipment to run streets within the many subdivisions we have. Crews did take care of a few issues for the Town of Cramerton and McAdenville. Otherwise we faired really well on this go-around.”

As is often the case when winter weather strikes, Gaston County was on the cusp between fairly light snow accumulations, while our neighbors to the north and west got more. Frozen precipitation totals in the Belmont, Mt. Holly, Cramerton, and Stanley areas ended up totaling a couple of inches.

McAdenville got about the same amount, with a silver lining being the wonderful ambience that the snow gave to the Christmastown USA lights there.

Snow and ice totals in Hickory came in at nearly a foot. Shelby got about seven

A picture postcard scene in Mt. Holly during the snow. or eight inches with upper Cleveland County tallying a bit more.

The foothills and mountains took it on the chin. Over a foot of snow, and in some

places more, fell in places like Boone and Jefferson.

High winds brought the high country a blizzard like scenario.

By Tuesday, things in our

Photos by Bill Ward area were thawing out. Hopefully it will be a while before any more ice falls from the sky. Historically, only 12 percent of our area’s annual snowfall comes in December.

A City of Mt. Holly snowplow hard at work.

Highway 27 between Mt. Holly and Stanley was a sheet of ice.

This view of downtown Belmont on Sunday was captured by the Montcross Chamber Earthcam.

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NICKLES From Page 1 “We have to help the people that were in the hurricane,” she said.

Likewise for student Spencer Duggin.

“We need to help them,” he said. “They have no money to fix their houses or buy food.”

Belmont Central principal Phyllis Whitworth beamed as she watched the kids donate.

“It’s great any time we can help others,” she said. “This gives the children a chance to develop a caring spirit in the children.”

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “Our neighbors living in

eastern North Carolina continue to need help as they try to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence. Many students and their families lost everything, including the essential items they need for school. We are confident that Gaston County Schools will show the true spirit of caring and giving as we try to help schoolchildren in eastern North Carolina.”

Gaston County Schools will distribute the money to schools in eastern North Carolina with the greatest need.

The school districts will be identified once the funds are totaled.

Pigs and jars were filled by generous students.

Booker added, “We want to offer help to as many schools as possible. If we collect a lot of money on Wednesday, we will be able to help several school districts.”

This is the third time that Gaston County Schools has

conducted its “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign to help school districts affected by flooding.

In 2015, more than $25,000 was collected for the schools in Clarendon and Williamsburg counties in South Carolina. The two

MOVING

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When I first moved out the only things I had to my name were a few pots and pans, my wife’s old futon mattress, a couple of my guitars, a radio complete with record player and a few records, and a bottle of rye whiskey. I spent an entire week’s paycheck on the deposit with only around ten dollars to spare for groceries which taught me that it never hurts to get necessities from the Dollar Tree if you’re in a pinch. The next few months were trial and error between the local laundromat visits on the weekends, the occasional missed alarm which challenged me to learn some of my “best” driving skills on I-485, and a few interesting recipes tested with the rye… for taste…

Anyway, at the end of one lease, it would be time to move somewhere else due to rent increases or lack of responsible upkeep to the apartments we were in at the time.

At our last place we stayed two years without problems until a property buyout took place that changed everything. I expected to find another apartment but finding the house we’re in now has provided a lot more freedom despite renting still. For one thing, our dogs can play like dogs should be able to in the backyard and in the living room without the risk of disturbing other neighbors.

The house is a little smaller

than the apartment was, but it is an old mill house near the bonded warehouse in Lowell. The ceilings are high throughout the space and make you feel like you’re in a more open area that’s less congested. It’s very reminiscent of the older houses in the mill village my grandmother (Maw Maw) lived in which makes me feel right at home.

Pulling out of our neighborhood, there is a gorgeous view of the peak of Spencer Mountain that greets me over the horizon on my way into work, no matter day or night shift.

All in all, the move wasn’t terribly extravagant. We left Dallas to come to Lowell, but it is still a very exciting thing for us. I personally am excited for several reasons between trying Grits n’ Greens for the first time soon, to being closer to the interstate for much easier commuting to neighboring towns. Most of all, I’m glad to be even closer to the reading area of BannerNews. Thank you all for reading this publication each week and if you see me around town, feel free to say hi! I’m glad to be your neighbor!

The resolution was sent to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners who could vote on the rezoning request in late January, 2019.

But Cramerton is not sitting idly by waiting for development to dictate the town’s future.

Cramerton mayor Will Cauthen summed it up.

“I’m very proud that our elected officials have taken a resolute and proactive stance against development that is not in the best interest of our citizens, and does not align with the plans that have previously been adopted,” he said. “Our officials and staff have worked incredibly hard to get the Town of Cramerton into the great financial condition we are in, and therefore we are not going to approve development that is not of the type, quality, density and character that best suits our community goals.”

Cramerton has its own future land use plan in place.

According to Cramerton town manager David Pugh, the central idea of the town’s development plan is to approach the situation in detail rather than with a broad brush.

“We are going to concentrate on small area plans in a pocket development approach,” he said.

This means the town will pick a smaller, specific are such as Lakewood or the area

around Stuart Cramer High and concentrate on getting that right taking into account factors such as the waterfront property along the South Fork River or Thread Trail.

“It is a more manageable approach,” Pugh said.

That management will be needed. Cramerton’s planning director Josh Watkins has complied some stats showing as much.

Based on the latest estimate from the state, our current population is 5,016 people,” said Pugh. “We should expect 2,549 additional people with the completion of all residential projects that are either underway currently or in review. That would put our projected population at 7.610 upon build out in around five years.”

Overall, Cramerton is looking to make the best use of its land for the benefit of its citizens.

The town is only 4.5 sq. miles in area,” said Pugh.

“So our development plan is to be very strategic and methodical.”

Students filling up their Nickels 4 Neighbors piggybanks.

Photos by Sean Corcoran counties were among the hardest hit by flooding that occurred in October 2015.

In 2016, almost $22,000 was collected for schools in Edge-

combe, Lenoir, Robeson, and Wayne counties after Hurricane Matthew devastated eastern North Carolina.

CHOICE From Page 1 alcohol. The front of the vehicle is marked as a normal police vehicle and reads ‘you drink, you drive, you lose’.

This represents the choice that many make and it usually ends in loss. Loss of their freedom, driving privileges, tremendous amounts of money and sometimes the loss of someone’s life. The

back of the vehicle is marked as a taxi. It reads ‘you think, you ride, you live’. This represents the choice we hope all who see this vehicle will make. No one loses.”

The car will be garaged when not out on its public relations and other duties.

“We plan to use it a long time,” said Graham.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Hood H oodd Memorial M Memoo ial ial AME Zion Church Sacco Street • Belmont, NC

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

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Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Morningside Missionary Church

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

Mt. Holly Church of God

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208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

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

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

North Main Baptist Church

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Grace Wesleyan Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

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

Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

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

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

Exodus Church

New Life Baptist Church

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church

Gateway Cowboy Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

Core Church

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Cornerstone Family Worship

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Finish Line Christian Center

Amazing Grace Baptist Church Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

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

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

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New Faith Baptist Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Bethlehem Church

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

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

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Jehovah’s Witnesses

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

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

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

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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

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

811 Mauney Rd.

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Welcome Baptist Church

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

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First Baptist Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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

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

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

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

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Gaston Christian Church

Upper Room United Pentecostal

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Grace Baptist Church

Unity Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Riverside Baptist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

St. Marks United Methodist Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

STANLEY

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Springwood Freewill Baptist

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Life Church

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

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East Belmont Baptist Church

Roper Street 704-827-6280

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

Fresh Anointing Church of God

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

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

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Restoration Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

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1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

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

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Meditations Things can’t bring fulfillment In Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, the young boy was assigned to a workhouse as an oakum picker. The boys who worked in the workhouse endured slow starvation. They were fed three small bowls of oatmeal a day and a roll on Sunday.

As a result, they were suffering from severe hunger. So the boys decided to conspire among themselves to choose by lot for one of them to ask for more. The lot fell to Oliver Twist.

Oliver walks toward the overseer with his bowl and spoon in his hand and says, “Please sir, I want more.” Startled, the overseer strikes a blow at Oliver’s head, held him and called for the beadle.

Many of us are not starving like the character Oliver Twist, but we live always wanting more. How many times have you driven by houses with garages, but the cars are parked outside the garage. Why? Because there is no room to park the car inside the garage due to all the stuff we have accumulated.

Someone from a third world country while visiting America asked, “What are those little houses in the back of the homes?” The answer they received, “Those are the storage houses to store all the homeowner’s extra stuff.”

Some of us want more from relationships, so we settle.

There is a hunger for more power, so we compromise. What more do you desire?

The Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven. Three times Elijah asked Elisha his mentee to stay while he travels onward. Elisha was persistent in continuing his walk with his mentor, Elijah. Finally, Elijah turned to Elisha and said, “Ask

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what I shall do for you before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” II Kings 2:9 AMP. Elisha saw how God worked powerfully through Elijah and he Rev. Angela Pleasants wanted more. Elisha requested District a double portion, the right to the Superintendent prophetic office of Elijah. Elisha of Catawba Valley is seeking the same Spirit that was Methodist Churches present upon his mentor.

When I was young, I thought I wanted more things. I thought these things would bring happiness and fulfillment.

But now through years of living, I realize I cannot look for things to do what they were not designed to do. Things and people cannot bring that deep fulfillment. The “more” that I desire comes only from God. I look for a deeper relationship with God. I look for the meaning of life through the heart of God. God seeks to give us more. So, ask God for more of his manifestation, more of his gifts, and his power. “So I say to you, ask and keep on asking, and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking, and you will find; knock and keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who keeps on asking persistently, receives; and he who keeps on seeking persistently, finds; and to him who keeps on knocking persistently, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10 AMP.

Jesus, the name above every name Before our children were born, one of the greatest tasks my wife and I had was to pick a name for each child. Would we name them after ourselves, family names, or some other way? Names are important. Our names often reflect our character, and who we are. People will use biblical names, names of loved ones past, and even search books dedicated to baby names. Did you know there is a name above every name? It is Jesus!

Matthew 1:18-25 tells us of an event that happened prior to that very first Christmas. The young girl Mary had already received a visit from Gabriel, that great messenger angel, who told her she would give birth to a Son, who was the Son of God. This would happen by the power of the Holy Spirit. Now we see in Matthew’s gospel, the young man Joseph, who was engaged to Mary. He did not understand. His soon to be wife was carrying a child that was not his, and she said it would be the Son of God. He thought of breaking off the engagement secretly, in order to not publicly shame Mary.

That night as Joseph slept, he too was visited by an angel, confirming the events Mary described, and telling him to take Mary to be his wife.

They were to call their Son Jesus, because he would save His people from their sins.

The angel recalled all. That perfect Isaiah’s prophsacrifice was Jesus. ecy to also call the This Child would Child Immanuel, also be Immanuel, God with us. Jowhich means God seph took Mary as with us. Not only his wife, and she did Jesus come to gave birth that first die for us, but He Christmas. also came to be Here we see just Rev. Trent Rankin with us. He is not how important a far away, He walks name is. This Child with us through this would be Jesus. Jesus in He- life every day. brew means to deliver, to There are some two hunrescue, to save. Jesus came to dred names and titles in the earth, taking on human form Bible for Jesus Christ. Aweto save us. We were lost in some names like the Lamb of sin; no animal sacrifice was God, the Messiah, the Man of enough. It would take a per- Sorrows, the King of Kings fect lamb to die once and for and Lord of Lords. These are

just a few of the great names.

Each name reflects the humanity of Jesus, His mission, and His authority as God. Of all the names of Jesus, my favorite is friend. He is my friend. He loves me, and I love Him. He died for me, so I could live and see Him one day in heaven. Do you know my friend Jesus? That first Christmas was for you. Jesus came to save you from your sins, and to walk with you every day. Will you receive Him today?

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Spiritual Gardening: “The wonder of widely variant soils” variety, proximWow its cold!

But it has been ity to mountains colder. In 1970 durand ocean, and ing an Air Force year towering majeson a mountaintop in tic trees. Truly, Thorshofen Iceland I however, there is experienced stinging a stunning natural COLD; chill factors story to be told 70 below and powerful wind that could about most geopush snow through Dennis Siracusa graphic areas.

8” concrete block So too, the walls. Still, even story of mankind in that comparatively barren volcanic country there was or more specifically, each of our stories… yours and mine beauty and wonder to enjoy.

Sometimes we humans is as unique and wonderful are exhausting complain- as we are. And just as our ers aren’t we? “Too many geographic soils and gardens leaves falling from the trees. face different conditions, so Too hot, too cold, too windy. can human spiritual lives.

It rained and made my car dirty”. I wonder if a bell Gardens, tangible or spiritual, jolted us every time we com- can be in fruit, dormant or plained, if we would be sur- full of weeds and in all cases both can benefit from outside prised; would change.

One familiar complaint in- human connections. volves nature. How different Connections make room trees look from one area to for us to share our abundance. the next or how different the They influence us to make soil is. The Midwest has soil rich and black. In Iceland it the most of time; to prioritize is volcanic; in St. Petersburg and find incentives to press Florida it’s sandy, and San on. And they help yank acAntonio, Texas has abundant tual or spiritual weeds out of Caliche, limestone and gran- our lives as they relentlessly ite. Here in the Carolinas try to take over. But here we have red clay; scads of it. is the CATCH. We can be Within all these variants you may have noticed that regard- lulled into not caring. If we less of the soil type or climate believe, as evolutionists do, or trees, we can enjoy and that we climbed out of a pond find value in all of them if we and are masters of our own look. Iceland may not have destiny, then spiritual living majestic tall trees but it does becomes two dimensional. have some of the most pro- Why? Because we are not lific colors of moss I’ve ever accountable to anything outseen. Florida has palm trees with a startling majesty and side of ourselves; to a sovernostalgia, and an abundance eign God who alone gives us of fruit trees and flowers. a truly three dimensional life.

Colorado has mountains that Hebrews 10:24-25. “and let leap high out of the ground, us consider how to stimulate countless pristine streams, one another to love and good fragrant pine trees and inspirdeeds, not forsaking our own ing aspens, especially in the fall. And North Carolina… assembling together.” So find can we say too much? Caro- a good church, and connect linians are blessed with an with your creator and lots of abundant array of color, plant friends.

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Bush decency and America’s Christmas list

By Glenn Mollette Christmas is coming and wish lists vary. Here are ideas from which most can benefit.

Medical care for all Americans. Congress must sever ties with lobbyists working on behalf of the pharmaceutical and medical insurance companies and represent the American people. Prescription costs are too high and the government pays too much money to the drug companies for those who receive various medicines from government coverage. All Americans should be able to see a doctor and receive medical care. Working Americans should have access to affordable medical care. Retired and poor/ disabled/uninsurable Americans should have access to Medicare and Medicaid. All Veterans and military should be able to choose an alternate doctor or hospital when the VA hospital and doctors are not in close proximity or are inaccessible.

My medical insurance company recently informed me that my doctors must always gain their consent when prescribing any kind of medicine. They not only demand final approval on any medications I might need, they frequently dictate that my doctor prescribes a medication that is less expensive. I would like to think that my doctor prescribes medicines based on his opinion that they will work. If I decide to follow my doctor’s direction and the medical insurance company doesn’t agree then

I will be totally out of pocket for my prescription.

My wife and I were in France once and she had to Glenn Mollette see a doctor. There were doctor offices everywhere in Paris.

Seeing a doctor and getting two prescriptions were less than $35. We didn’t use an insurance card and a visit to the doctor and going to the pharmacy around the corner both took less than 90 minutes. France does not have socialized medicine. They are involved in controlling the costs of drugs. The life expectancy for those living in France is longer than us living in America. France’s medical world is not perfect but we should take notes.

Christmas will be good if Americans can have access to jobs across the country. Big cities are booming with jobs it seems but rural America does not have the same options. I suppose it will always be this way but everyone cannot live in Provo, Utah, Austin, Texas or Nashville, Tennessee. A friend of mine recently moved to Indianapolis and has job opportunities galore.

The federal government must spend some of the money we give away to the Middle East on rural America. Roads, bridges, parks and investing in small companies that will locate in rural America must be a government priority.

We’ve spent too many years nation-building throughout

the planet and let Appalachia and other rural communities drown.

I don’t have enough space so here are musts for Americans this Christmas: Small interest loans so our youth can afford to go to college. Make college as affordable as possible.

Turn Social Security around and keep our promised retirements solvent for our graying Americans.

Reward the corporations who stay in America and let those who want to be out of America pay the price for abandoning us.

Keep America safe with strong borders and a strong military and take care of those who do and have served our country.

Insure that sane Americans can have their Colt 45 revolvers by their bedside tables when they turn out the lights and say their prayers.

Finally, may we all be a little more like President George H.W. Bush who wrote newly elected President Bill Clinton a very gracious note welcoming him to the oval office and assuring him of his support saying “...that you will be ‘our’ President when you read this note.” He led by living the example that it doesn’t hurt any of us to be respectful, gracious, decent people who help, love and encourage others.

May all Americans have a Merry Christmas!

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Letter to editor, I appreciate you publishing the story about my friend Doug Brewer. I have talked to you before about Doug and his many adventures and travels.

In fact you indeed published an article “Tales from the Barbershop” a good while back.

Myself and many other Belmont natives now have a void in our valued places to go. Being in Doug’s barbershop brought back the peace that belongs to the past especially for the group of us born in the 1930’s.40’s, and 50’s.

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being at his shop and serving the people of Belmont and surrounding areas. For goodness sakes, Roy Young, A Belmont HS Sports hero traveled from Virginia to get his haircut.

My granddaddy lived on Sloan Street in Belmont until 1956 the year he passed on. The shop was just a few blocks from Bill Ballard’s barbershop. I was one of Doug’s first customers in the late 1940’s. I had to sit on a board, because of my size and age, to get that 25 cent haircut from Doug. My granddaddy, Julius “Jules” Jenkins always took me to

the shop when he got his haircut. When my beloved granddaddy was dying in the bed at his home with cancer, Doug came to his home to cut his hair. Doug never forgets a friend. He would never want credit for the good things he has done and stills does such as visiting the hospital to cut hair and delivering food to the home of friends who cannot drive. Doug’s driving is curtailed now, but his beloved wife Gwen drives him and helps him always.

I wish I could give him a shop to live out the time he has left with us.

Doug Simpson

Gaston County Schools to host job fair for prospective teachers Gaston County Schools will host a teacher job fair on Friday, December 14 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont. The event is from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The job fair is for prospective teachers. The school district is looking to fill current vacancies and already recruiting teachers for the 2019-

2020 academic year.

The job fair is ideal for soon-to-be college graduates who are looking for their first opportunity to work in education. Additionally, teachers who are currently working in other school districts, charter schools, and private schools are encouraged to attend as well as professionals who are thinking about a career change.

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Annual Belmont Turkey Trot scenes...

The annual Turkey Trot run/walk event took place in downtown Belmont on Thanksgiving morning. A large group of folks took part. Donations from the participants went to the Belmont Community Organization and other charities.

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GEMS holds pinning ceremony Gaston County EMS held a pinning ceremony to recognize the recent promotion of Paramedic Jessica L. Ross to the position of Training Major. A small group of GEMS personnel gathered as Major Ross’ husband, Mike, affixed her badge designating her new rank to his uniform.

Prior to her career in EMS, Major Ross spent 7 years serving the in United States Army as a Logistics Specialist. Ross graduated from Catawba Valley Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Science and began her employment with GEMS in 2007. She has since earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in EMS Administration from Western Carolina University and is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Health Science. During her 11year tenure with GEMS, Ross worked her way up through the department in various capacities, serving as a field

paramedic, FTO, Lieutenant, and now Training Major.

Ross has prior experience in EMS training as she is also an adjunct instructor in the EMS Program at Gaston College.

Major Ross has been serving GEMS in the training department on an interim basis since January of 2017 and after a promotional process she was selected to lead the agencies training efforts.

Among other aspects of her new role, Major Ross will now be responsible for overseeing the training and training records for GEMS and all EMS responders in Gaston County as well as developing and implementing training plans based on EMS system performance data.

Major Ross and her husband Mike live in Lincoln County with their two children, Taylor (14), and Haleigh (6).

Mike and Major Jessica Ross.

recognize the recent promotion of Paramedic Lisa M. Gunn to the position of Major of Business Services. Major Gunn’s husband, Tim, affixed her badge designating her new rank to her uniform.

Gunn began her EMS career as a volunteer with Bessemer City Rescue Squad in 1989. Her experiences there led her to an interest in pursuing EMS as a career and Gunn Gaston County EMS also started her employment with held a pinning ceremony to GEMS in 1991. During her

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue has this 7 month old Dachshund mix named Winnie as our Pet of the Week.

This little girl weighs about 30 pounds. Winnie is still a puppy so she is overflowing with energy. She would be ideal with another active dog.

Winnie is good with people.

She is working on the housetraining thing but still needs some help. Winnie is spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come meet this little girl this Friday and Saturday.

Dachshunds are wonderful dogs and make terrific companions, but they are not for everyone. As with all dog breeds, individual dogs have their own personalities, but there some traits that are very common throughout the breed. Many have a stubborn, independent nature. Effective training is a must for all dogs, including dachshunds.

Dachshunds love to burrow - they like to tunnel under bed covers and pillows. They love the company of other dachshunds, which is why you see so many dachshund pairs. They like to curl up and sleep together, with their heads on each other’s backs. They are usually very physically affectionate dogs they like to snuggle and kiss and be scratched and have their bellies rubbed.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm

Tim and Major Lisa Gunn.

27 year tenure with GEMS, Gunn worked her way up through the department in various capacities, serving as an EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, EMT Paramedic, Lead Worker, Captain, and now Major of Business Services.

In her role, among others, Gunn will oversee the department’s revenue cycle management process, will coordinate the customer service process with respect to patient accounts, and will be responsible for the departments HR processes and re-

cords. Major Gunn has been functioning in an interim capacity in this role for the last two years and after a promotional process she was selected for the position.

Major Gunn and her husband Tim live in Gastonia.

Gaston crowns up for grabs Sunday It’s time to crown Gaston’s newest beauty queens.

The annual Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant takes place on Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School, 101 Lakewood Road, Belmont.

Tickets are $20 each and will be available at the door. The public is invited.

Fifteen contestants will compete for the Miss Gastonia, Miss Mount Holly, and Miss Gaston County crowns as well as the Gastonia, Mount Holly, and Gaston County Outstanding Teen titles. The six winners will go on to the 2019 Miss North

Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen competitions.

The pageant theme is “Miss Gastonia Christmas Spectacular” with the show featuring traditional holiday songs and performances by the Miss Gastonia Dancers from Studio Elite in Cramerton. A special production number will feature the Miss Gastonia Princesses, who are serving as “little sisters” to the contestants. The contestants will participate in five phases of competition: interview, talent, swimsuit/physical fitness, evening gown, and on-stage question.

Todd Hagans and Tiffany Payne Costner, Miss Gastonia 2013, will co-host the program. Delores Cox is the executive director, and Cathy Layton-Aupied is the producer/choreographer. Melanie Robinson, the reigning Miss Mount Holly, Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Sarah Grace Blackwelder, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen Lilly Beaver will pass on their crowns.

For more information and to see pictures of the contestants, visit the “Miss Gastonia Pageant” page on Facebook.

Winter fire safety tips from The Mt. Holly Fire Department

and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

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.

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Winnie 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, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Winter Fire Safety Tip: Space Heaters More than 65,000 home fires are attributed to heating equipment each year that result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and millions of dollars in property damage.

Portable electric space heaters can pose significant fire and electric shock hazards if not used properly.

Safety First: Here are some tips for keeping your home safe and warm when it’s cold outside: Make sure your space heater has the label showing that it is listed by a recognized testing laboratory.

Before using any space heater, read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels carefully.

Inspect heaters for cracked or broken plugs or loose connections before each use. If frayed, worn or damaged, do not use the heater.

Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn it off when

you’re leaving a room or going to sleep, and don’t let pets or children play too close to a space heater.

Space heaters are only meant to provide supplemental heat and should never be used to warm bedding, cook food, dry clothing or thaw pipes.

Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside all sleeping areas and test them once a month.

Proper placement of space heaters is critical. Heaters must be kept at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including papers, clothing and rugs.

Locate space heaters out of high traffic areas and doorways where they may pose a tripping hazard.

Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip, which could overheat and result in a fire.

Do not plug any other electrical devices into the same outlet as the heater.

Place space heaters on level, flat surfaces. Never place heaters on cabinets, tables, furniture, or carpet, which can overheat and start a fire.

Always unplug and safely store the heater when it is not in use.

Winter Fire Safety Tip #2: Lint In Dryer How often do you clean out your dryer’s lint filter?

It might not be often enough.

The majority of dryer fires happen from buildup of lint.

The easiest way to avoid it is to keep your lint filter and dryer exhaust vents clean on a regular basis.

During the winter it is even more essential to keep your dryer clean and dustfree as clothes dryer fires are more common during the cooler months. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends cleaning the lint filter before and after each load of laundry.

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East Gaston Warriors take North Gaston Wildcats 52-49

by John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

Last Tuesday the East Gaston Warriors basketball team had a big non-conference showdown with longtime rival North Gaston.

After a shaky start East Gaston settled down and came from behind for a close 52-49 win over the Wildcats.

North Gaston opened the game up fast. It looked like the Wildcats wanted to put the Warriors to bed with no supper by opening up a 20-10 first quarter lead.

In the second quarter, the Warriors regained their focus and started to change the game’s tempo. The EG defense was able to seriously limit the North Gaston offense while the offense started to mount an offensive of their own.

East Gaston outscored the Wildcats 13- 8 in the second quarter and went into the locker room only down 28-23.

In the third quarter the Warriors replicated what they did in the second. The

Warriors kept the Wildcat offense and scored enough to make a difference. Little by little East Gaston chipped away at the Wildcats lead and the effort paid off. By the end of the third the game was tied up 39-39.

It was going to be do or die in the fourth quarter for both teams. Once again the Warriors limited what North Gaston did offensively while generating enough offense of push to take the lead and win the game.

East Gaston’s top scorers were Cameron Stackston and Brandon Sherrill. Stackston had 19 points while Sherrill had 18. Also putting in solid efforts for the Warriors was Aaron Legrand who put up 11 points.

The trio of Stackston, Sherrill and Legrand also commanded the boards.

Sherrill had 12 rebounds compared to Legrand’s 11

and Stackson’s nine.

After beating the Wildcats, the Warriors suffered a disappointing 56-53 loss to the Forestview Jaguars on Friday night. The win over the Wildcats and the loss to the Jags put the Warriors at 2-2 on the year.

This week East Gaston’s schedule may take a hit due to last weekend’s winter storm. However, as it stands at press time the Warriors are scheduled to host the Ashbrook Greenwave on Tuesday.

On Wednesday the Warriors travel to Cabarrus County to take on the Mount Pleasant Tigers of the Rocky River 2A Conference East Gaston will finish the week with a home game against Huss on Friday.

Congratulations to Belmont Central Elementary lunchroom staff for a perfect 100 percent score.

From left- Anita Duncan, Diane Hughes, Jessie Maltba, Katie Dransfield, Teresa Craig.

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This group of Gaston Christian School sixth grade students recently traveled to the Biltmore House near Asheville which was already decorated for Christmas. The students were able to enjoy a tour of the house in all of its splendor. From the 35 foot Christmas tree in the dining room, to the bowling alley and kitchen with a homemade Gingerbread house, the students received an experience they will likely never forget. They were also able to explore the shops on the grounds before heading home.

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Costner Elementary Students of the Month Costner Elementary School has named its Students of the Month for December. The Character Trait is Attitude.

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Abbey receives sports award Belmont Abbey captured Fall Individual Messick Sportsmanship Award winners in men’s and women’s soccer, the Conference Carolinas office announced today.

The awards are in recognition of having demonstrated the best sportsmanship in their respective sport, as voted upon by member coaches and student-athletes.

North Greenville won each of the other three awards -- men’s cross country, women’s cross country and women’s volleyball.

The sportsmanship awards are presented annually to the member institution judged to have exhibited the highest degree of sportsmanship and respect among its players, coaches, and fans during their regular playing season.

The winning institution is recognized for its overall commitment to providing a quality playing environment

for home and visiting fans, players, and staff members.

Conference Carolinas athletics directors implemented the process by which the Conference Carolinas Messick Sportsmanship Awards are determined. A studentathlete and coach from each school vote separately upon the sportsmanship of all conference competitors. Each institution then submits those votes to the conference office, where averages are calculated to decide the winner for each conference-sponsored sport. The rankings of each school’s conferencesponsored sports are then used to determine the institution which has displayed the best sportsmanship across all sports throughout the year, and that institution is named the winner of the Messick Sportsmanship Award.

The individual team sportsmanship awards are

now in their ninth year, reflecting Conference Carolinas’ commitment to exhibiting and recognizing sportsmanship throughout the conference. As an NCAA Division II member, Conference Carolinas prides itself on creating a positive game environment through sportsmanship to ensure a positive experience for student-athletes and fans alike.

The Fall Individual Messick Sportsmanship Award recipients for 2018-19: Women’s Cross Country - North Greenville University Men’s Cross Country - North Greenville University Women’s Volleyball - North Greenville University Men’s Soccer - Belmont Abbey College Women’s Soccer - Belmont Abbey College

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In the early going South Point basketball looks good

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

It’s still early in the 20182019 basketball season, but early indications are that the South Point Red Raiders will once again be fielding a solid team this year.

Last week the Red Raiders had three games against Stuart Cramer, Bessemer City and North Gaston. The Red Raiders beat the Storm and Yellowjackets, but fell to the Wildcats.

The Cramer game went like many rivalry games do with both teams being a little antsy.

“It was a rivalry game for both sides,” South Point head coach Cody Kubbs said. “We were going to be up for it.”

With that said, when you get that worked up you don’t always play your best.

“It was ugly for both teams in the first three minutes,” Kubbs added. “We settled down and had a moment where we played very well.”

Once South Point shook the opening jitters they started to build a lead.

The Red Raiders outscored the storm 16-14 in the first quarter and 18-10 and the second quarter. The Red Raiders had a 32-24 lead at the half.

In the third, Cramer got the upper hand outscoring South Point 18-11.

“They went on a run in the third and got it down to three,” coach Kubbs noted.

In the fourth quarter it was pretty much all S o u t h Point with the Red R a i d ers going on a tear scoring 26 points compared to Cramer’s 13.

“We had an effective fourth quarter,” Kubbs said.

The fourth quarter run sealed the deal and the Red Raiders came out on top 7155.

South Point’s top scorers were Cam Dyer and Logan Threatt. Dyer had 24 points and Threatt had 19. In the rebounding department, Blake Turner had eight boards.

The Bessemer City game

was another contest that didn’t start out pretty. However, the Red Raiders were able to eventually get things together after a rocky start.

In the first few minutes it looked like the Yellowjackets were about to lay a smack down on South Point.

“It was ugly,” coach Kubbs said “They were up 16- 2 in the first quarter.”

After getting whooped in the opening minutes of the game, South Point regrouped and went on the offensive.

The Red Raiders were able to recover and in the end outscored Bessemer City 18-13 in the first quarter.

In the second-quarter South Point broke free and started to build a lead outscoring the Yellowjackets 27-13.

At the half the Red Raiders were up 45-26.

In the third, South Point continued to control the game outscoring BC 21-17.

In the final quarter the Yellowjackets were able to mount an offensive, but the effort never panned out. The Red Raiders had already recovered from their early mistakes and were not about to let this game slip away.

As time expired South

Point walked away with an 85-77 win.

“We came out strong in the second and third quarter and opened up a pretty big lead,” Coach Kubbs said of the BC game.

Cam Dyer had a phenomenal game against the Yellowjackets scoring 27 points.

Dyer also hit 86% of his field goals and also came up with four steals.

What had been a good week ended on a bit of the sour note when North Gaston beat South Point 79-56.

The game was competitive all the way to the fourth quarter. Then the Wildcats cut loose and ripped South Point out scoring the Red Raiders 29-10 in the fourth to secure the win.

Even with the loss things are looking pretty good for Red Raiders basketball.

Right now South Point looks solid, but in many ways the team is a work-inprogress .

“We are still trying to figure out who we are,” Coach Kubbs noted.

Over the last few years the Red Raiders have had some great success on the court.

Last year the Red Raiders went 18-8 and took a share

of the Southwestern 2A Conference title. That success has generated a lot of excitement and provided the team with some unlooked for benefits.

This year 50 people came out for varsity basketball at South Point. A big number for a 2A program. The buzz around the basketball program has made some athletes reconsidering their options.

Talented players that may not have thought about playing basketball since middle school now want to give it a shot.

That kind of response will definitely keep the coaching staff busy as the team sorts out what kind of talent they have.

“Eleven guys came out from the varsity football team,” Kubbs added. “We’re trying to evaluate the talent while playing games.”

Right now there is a lot of brainstorming going on. The coaching staff is trying to figure out who fits best in what situation.

“Trying to figure out what Kid A has over Kid B is tough,” Coach Kubbs went on to say.

This week the 4-2 Red Raiders will take on Lake Norman and Forestview.

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Belmont Abbey shot 51.8 percent from the field and forced a season-high-tying 21 turnovers, lifting the Crusaders to a 93-79 upset of 20th-ranked Barton last Tuesday night at Wilson Gymnasium. The victory was the second of the season against a nationally-ranked foe as The Abbey knocked off No. 10 Queens on the road last month. The Crusaders improve to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas play, equalling their best start since the 2012-13 season, while Barton falls to 7-2, 1-1. DeQuan Abrom (pictured) tallied 32 points, the sixth time in his career that he has eclipsed the 30-point mark.

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Belmont Middle Volleyball action...

The Belmont Middle School girls volleyball team met York Chester Middle last week. Belmont was victorious in the three set contest. Belmont Middle girls volleyball also played Bessemer City Middle last week. Belmont won in three straight sets.

Photos by Daryle Marr

Abbey sets lacrosse schedules Men’s lacrosse Belmont Abbey Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Chris Barrett has announced his team’s 2019 schedule. The Crusaders will kick off their

season on Saturday, February 2 with a neutral site game against the University of Tampa, which will be played in Atlanta, Ga. Tampa finished the 2018 season ranked

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On Saturday, February 16 The Abbey will face LenoirRhyne University, who finished last season ranked #1 in the South. The first home contest for the Crusaders will be on Saturday, March 2, when they welcome Rockhurst University. Conference play will begin with a visit to North Greenville on February 20, while the first home conference game will take place March 30, as The Abbey hosts Mount Olive.

Senior Day is slated Saturday April 6. On that day, Belmont Abbey will welcome Chowan University to Alumni Field for a 12:00 matchup.

The Conference Carolinas Tournament begins on Tuesday, April 23. Then on April 26 and 28 Mount Olive will host the final two rounds.

Last season, The Abbey won the Conference Carolinas Championship.

Women’s lacrosse Head Coach Molly Lehman-Lewis has announced her team’s 2019 schedule. The Abbey will start the year off with a home contest against Lenoir-Rhyne University on Friday, February 8.

On Febrary 27, the Crusaders will play their first Conference Carolinas opponent, as

Belmont Abbey freshman Sophia Fuege (pictured) has been named to the Synapse Sports Division II All-Rookie Team, the organization announced. Fuege, a midfielder from Berlin, Germany, scored a pair of goals and had two assists for seven points as a freshman. She had a goal and two assists in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Field Hockey League play, earning honorable mention all-conference honors. This marks the second straight year that a Crusader has been honored. Fuege joins Angelina Perrone, who was named to the same team last year.

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they welcome Lees-McRae to Alumni Field for a 3 p.m. game.

Senior Day will take place on March 9, when the team hosts UVA-Wise. That game will start at 3 p.m.

Later in the month, Belmont Abbey will travel to Florida to play a pair of

games in the Sunshine State.

On the 19th, they will visit St. Leo University, and and the 21st the Crusaders will face Florida Southern, who finished the 2018 season ranked #1 in the South Region.

The Abbey will take on another ranked opponent when they host Limestone

College on Wednesday, April 3 at 4 p.m. The Saints finished last season ranked #4 in the South.

The Conference Carolinas tournament will begin on Monday, April 22. Then on April 25 and 27 Mount Olive will host the semifinals and championship games.

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Gaston College groundbreaking for Veterinary Medical Technology building Prepared with hard hats and shovels in hand, current and former Gaston College Board members turned a bit of soil together at a groundbreaking ceremony, yesterday, Tuesday, December 4, 2018, near the building site of the new Veterinary Medical Technology building on the Gaston College Dallas Campus.

The new, nearly 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide the best possible hands-on teaching and learning spaces for students studying to become Veterinary Technicians.

The building will include offices, workspaces, classrooms, a computer lab, and a student lounge as well as animal kennels, exam rooms, a surgery suite, and a radiology lab. Additional space will be provided to board program animals and for exercising and general animal care to enhance the hands-on training provided by the vet tech program. The current vet tech building is only 4,000 square.

campuses, public safety, water and sewer grants, state parks and agriculture. Gaston College was also fortunate to receive an additional $1,000,000 appropriation from the State of North Carolina to support the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to support teaching and learning within the facility.

Gaston College is one of three community colleges in North Carolina that offers a high-quality, American Vet-

erinary Medical Association accredited program. Over the past few years, 100 percent of Gaston’s vet tech students have passed the state licensure exam. As a result, the program is highly regarded in the Piedmont region ranking #14 on the list of Top 50 Vet Tech programs in 2017

by TheBestColleges.org and most local veterinary offices employ one or more of the program’s alumni.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Left to right- Dr. Jim Watson, Board Chair, John Dancoff, Sr., Steve Campbell, Judge Craig Collins, James Smith, Dr. Patricia Skinner, Gaston College President, Susan Riley, Brett Keeter, former Board member, and Sheriff Alan Cloninger take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gaston College Veterinary Medical Technology building on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Gaston College photo The architectural firm for the building design is Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, P.A. and the general contractor is Randolph Builders, Inc. Construction

on the new facility will begin in 2019.

The majority of the funding for this project has been provided by the Connect NC Bond Act which was ap-

proved by North Carolina voters on March 15, 2016.

The bond included funding for each campus within the NC Community College System, the UNC System

Board of Education elects chairman and vice chairman The Gaston County Board of Education conducted its organizational meeting on Monday, December 3 to select a chairman and vice chairman to serve for the next two years.

Brent Moore of the Crowders Mountain Township was elected by the Board to serve as chairman, and Kevin Collier of the Riverbend Township was elected to serve as vice chairman.

The organizational meeting took place following the swearing-in ceremony for elected officials, which was held at the Gaston County Courthouse. Members of the Gaston County Board of Education being sworn in while their families look on.

During the ceremony, Dot Cherry, Kevin is Monday, DeCollier, Justin cember 17 at 4:00 Davis, Lee Dedp.m. at the Gaston mon, and Steve County Schools Hall took the Central Office. oath of office The public is infor the Board of vited.

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Gaston Christian School has named Claire Garrity its Dancer of the Month for December. She is the daughter of Sean and Katie Garrity and is in Ms. Melton’s class. She is in three and fouryear-old class and this is the first time she has taken dance lessons.

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Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be taking 2019 Spring field applications until January 4. 2019.

Applications may be mailed or emailed to Cathy.

Hart@gastongov.com. Applications received after January 4th will not be guaranteed any time on Gaston County fields. Staff will review all applications and send field confirmations by January 23, 2019.

Parks and Rec. receives athletic field requests from many different organizations and teams. Please keep this

in mind when requesting time for your organization.

A good rule of thumb is to limit requests to two (2) practice times per team per week – especially for heavily used fields.

Thanks for your interest in Gaston County Parks and Recreation facilities. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call 704-922-2160 or visit the Gaston County Parks & Recreation office located at Dallas Park 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034.

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MICS girls basketball wins The Mt. Island Charter School girl’s varsity basketball team played Community School of Davidson last week. Mt. Island won 53-49.

Sophomore Zahra Bichara led the team with 23 points,

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nior Savanna Doyle added 18 points, 7 assists and 3 steals. & Chloe Hatztopolous had 12 rebounds each.

Area Dec. events calendar The Gaston Symphonic Band December 14, 2018 Please join The Gaston Symphonic Band and their guests The Stardusters Big Band, for an evening of Christmas Favorites. It is a FREE concert. 777 S Myrtle School Rd, Gastonia.

Santa Visits the Mount Holly Grand Hall December 14, 2018 Santa Claus will be visiting the Mount Holly Municipal Complex from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on the following dates. Don’t forget to bring your cameras! 400 E Central Ave, Mt Holly.

Stateline Crossing December 14, 2018 Hickory Tavern Annual Toys For Tots toy drive. 190 E Frankin Blvd Gastonia.

The Winter Blast StompDown 2 December 15, 2018 The Winter Blast StompDown 2 welcomes all teams.

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Etiquette & Excellence Brunch December 15, 2018 The Etiquette & Excellence Brunch serves as the culminating celebration to recognize and honor the members of the Queen’s Camp program. T Jeffers Center, 121 Hartman Street, Gastonia.

Light Up Lowell Festival & Christmas Parade December 15, 2018 2:00-5:30pm - Light Up Lowell Festival Vendors, music, food, kid’s activities, and lots of Christmas cheer!

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Family Movie Night December 17, 2018 Enjoy popcorn and a family friendly movie. Enjoy a Polar Express Party during this film. (Free program for children and families). 245 W Catawba Ave, Mt Holly.

Listen & Move December 19, 2018 Give your little one a healthy, active start! Join us for this 15-20 minute program of music and movement. 125 N Central Ave, Belmont.

Live Music Saturday’s featuring The Rewind Band December 20, 2018 The Rewind Band returns to the Hickory Tavern in Gastonia. Come out and bring your friends and family for some of the best food and drinks around town. Hickory Tavern Gastonia 1925 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia.

Ugly Sweater Trivia December 20, 2018 Come decorate an “ugly sweater” shirt and finger knit a scarf while trying to win at wacky trivia. (Free event for 6th through 12th grades. 245 W Catawba Ave, Mt Holly.

Winter Tubing at Crowders Ridge December 21, 2018 Crowders Ridge is proud to present coolest winter attraction for the Charlotte Metro area. 130 Camp Rotary Rd Gastonia, NC. 2nd Annual SchafeWood Christmas Spectacular December 22, 2018 The halls will be decked, The stockings hung with care, and plenty of holiday cheer will fill the air! Special musical guests throughout the night at Ole Dallas Brewery 136 Durkee Ln, Dallas, NC. Santa Hustle North Carolina 5K & Half Marathon December 22, 2018 Experience the magic of the Santa Hustle® on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

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The bible urges folks not to hide their lamp under a basket, and that adage is certainly going to come true on Oct. 20 at 7pm when the Mt. Holly Lamp Parade steps off at Ida Rankin Elementary School, continues down West Central Avenue, turns right on South Main Street, and ends at the newly christened permanent trellis system for the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market. During the parade, folks will see over 20 dazzling and illuminated lamps marched through town.

The parade will be led by members of the official drumline of the Panthers, PurrCussion. Kathleen Doody of Toronto, Canada will be on hand to judge the lanterns for the prizes. Doody is an artist with over 20 years of lantern-making experience, and conducts lantern parades internationally The lamps will include such fanciful creations as the legendary flying horse Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress and Irish artist Olive Stack with the Pegasus lantern that will be Pegasus, a huge fish, a giant snake with hoisted at the Mt. Holly Lantern Parade.

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by local students from schools like Ida Rankin Elementary, local artists like Diane Pike, and Awaken Gallery owner Emily Andress. They are made of wire and willow sticks with translucent paper stretched over the framework.

Pitching in to lend her expertise to the lamp parade project has been Irish artist Olive Stack who is a resident of and art gallery owner in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Stack’s jaunt to Mt. Holly to work with the lantern parade was sponsored by the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation.

“I love Mt. Holly,” Stack said. “The people are so warm and friendly. It’s a lot like home.”

During her stay, Stack has been working with other artists and Ida Rankin students as they craft their lanterns. She’s also making one that will represent the 1916 Mt. Island Mill bell that’s at the Mt. Holly Historical Society.

Stack and Andress met several years ago and are close friends.

“I got the idea for the lamp parade after seeing one in Paris,” said Andress.

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Community Foundation hands Here a chick, there a chick out checks in Mt. Holly Belmont council approves backyard chickens

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munity Impact Fund. The Impact Fund committee included Reggie Graham, Johnny Painter, Lauren Shoemaker, and Reeves McGlohon. Community Foundation representatives

on hand included president Ernest Sumner and program director Erin Wiggins.

Sumner praised Mt. Holly for all the work that's been

by Alan Hodge

Well deserved cash flowed at last week's meeting of the Mt. Holly city council when representatives of the See FOUNDATION page 5 Community Foundation of Gaston County handed out a number of checks to local organizations.

The groups had been chosen for the grants by the Mt. Holly Community Impact Fund.

The Community Foundation works with local leaders in Mt. Holly and elsewhere to support new and innovative ideas. This year, the Community Foundation contributed State Farm agent Adam Lee is seen holding the $25,000 check that will help $10,000 to the fund the planned veterans healing garden in downtown Mt. Holly.

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Fans of chickens, on the hoof, not fried or baked, in Belmont, have plenty to crow about.

At its last meeting, the Belmont city council approved an ordinance that will allow those so inclined to keep a small flock of chickens on their property- with provisions.

The approved ordinance will allow the keeping of up to four chickens in the rear yard area if all requirements can be met. Requirements include setbacks from side and rear property lines, chicken housing requirements, cleanliness, and permitting.

The city got involved in the chicken business by meeting with local residents who gave feedback on a draft of the ordinance. Lara Worden, area agent from the NC Cooperative Extension Service, also offered NC Cooperative Extension master gardener Dana suggestions.

Harper is a fan of backyard chickens. She’s seen with See CHICKENS page 3 one of her flock.

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Four arrested at Jail-A-Thon On Saturday, three elected officials and one city employee were arrested on nefarious charges, placed in manacles, and hauled by paddywagon to the ‘Jail House' at Patriots Park during Mountaineer Days.

The three elected officials arrested were Mayor Scott Neisler and Council members David Allen and Rodney Gordon. Each had to raise $200 bond within two hours. Due to rowdy behavior, Rodney Gordon had to raise additional bond money. Mayor Neisler implicated Karen Tucker who was subsequently arrested for "Impersonating the City Clerk." Tucker had to raise a $25.00 bond.

All funds raised benefit the Kings Mountain Historical Museum's history education boxes that highlight local history in Kings Mountain schools. Sarah Lunch, Museum Director, and Curator commented,

Board members, city personnel and council members present for ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 12

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HOMECOMING QUEEN – Belle Hollifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hollifield was crowned Kings Mountain High School Homecoming Queen for 2018 at half-time of Friday night’s Homecoming football game at John Gamble Stadium.

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Karen Tucker serves hard-time. See more photos on page 3A (Photo provided) "Thank you, to all of those who gave donations to make this event a success!

We are so thankful for our Community and are excited to continue giving back!"

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The Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival is this weekend Friday, Oct.19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Uptown Shelby around the historic Court Square!

Yes, it's time for Mush, Music and Mutts to mark the wonders of fall in Shelby.

Join in the fun with this traditional food festival that has something for everyone. Of course, there is Liver Mush to sample, with a variety of preparations and choices.

There is a fall festival of children's activities on the Court Square with Uptown Shelby Association and volunteers offering crafts and fun activities for the kids.

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By Loretta Cozart Four Kings Mountain High School classes held reunions last weekend. Celebrating were the Classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, and 1993.

The Class of 1968 gathered for dinner on Friday night in Gastonia and celebrated at the Patrick Senior Center Saturday evening with 110 guests. Classmates bought ads and found creative ways to fund their event.

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The three other classes attended the Homecoming football game and watched as the Mountaineers trounced Ashbrook. Sitting together at the 40-yard line, these alumni showed their Mountaineer pride wearing black and gold.

The Class of 1973 held their reunion at the Kings Mountain Country Club, and 80 attended. At noon on Saturday, the class had a picnic at Lake Crawford, followed by the reunion later

of 1978 held their festivities at Deer Woods Farm in Bessemer City as 80 gathered for the celebration. After dinner, classmates danced to a DJ as others visited on the patio or gathered around the fire pit.

Earlier in the day, classmates played a round of golf at the Kings Mountain Country Club.

Class Treasurer Steve Laughter commented, "It was awesome getting together with our classmates

They’re back! And with no small amount of moxie and gusto, it should be noted!

It was with much happiness and satisfaction that on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Cherryville Little Theatre board members and some CLT actors and staff, Cherryville city staff, Cherryville Council members, Cherryville Main Street personnel, and well-wishers all came Cherryville Little Theatre Board President Wade Stroupe gladly cut the ribbon heralding the grand re-opening of the Cherryville Little Theatre after its much-needed restoration. With him and Mayor H.L. Beam, III, are a pleth- out to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly ora of city and council officials, Chamber and CMSP officials and representatives, and CLT staff and players. refabbed and reimagined CLT. (photos by MEP/The Eagle) See more THEATRE page 3A

Keystone Powdered Metals’ employees see PINK in Breast Cancer fight

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

Children’s activities include pumpkin painting.

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Revival

Both Terry L. Stutter, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Plant Manager, and Pam Crotts, Keystone Powdered Metal Company’s Human Resource Manager, take great pride in the fact their co-workers and staffs are seeing pink nowadays.

They’re not alone. Their co-workers do too as was evidenced by what they did to honor those who fight the fight.

So, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month they and a number of their day and night shift employees donned pink tee-shirts to let all know

The day, or first, shift crew at Keystone Powdered Metals in their pink shirts they wore last week as part of their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (photo by MEP/The Eagle) how the employees came together to do this.

“We had one firstshift employee who even bought pink duct tape and duct-taped his work boots,

which are steel-toed for safety’s sake, to show how even tough items like that can be important in the fight against breast cancer!”, she noted.

The plant has a total of 150 employees and has as one of their main clients Ford Motor Company, as has had many major appliance corporations as well in

the past.

Shutter, who is from Pennsylvania, the home of Keystone Powdered Metals See more KEYSTONE page 4A

“Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” builds community pride

A Community Revival “Together for the Gospel” is planned for October 25-28, 7:00 p.m. nightly for all ages.

This will be a tent revival across from Bethware School (Kings Mountain). There will be a special children’s event on Saturday, October 27, from 3 - 6 p.m. at D id B ti t Ch h

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they’re a team when it comes to the fight to battle and hopefully find a cure for the disease.

For plant manager Shutter it’s personal as his wife Donna is a breast cancer survivor.

“My wife and I have been supporters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for years,” said Shutter in a recent interview at the Keystone plant.

“This is just another opportunity to come together and do this in out plant.”

Crotts agreed, adding, “And we love the camaraderie due to the shirts.”

Crotts, a Dallas native, has two kids and four grandchildren, said she was awed by

by DONNA LOCKETT Gaston Together

In the summer of 2000, Gaston Together began a program to enhance the awareness of Community Pride in Gaston County school children. By building on the study of the community in the third grade, Gaston Together worked with Gaston County Schools to develop the “Pride in Gaston TravSee more PRIDE page 7A

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COM MAKE PLANS TODAY Festivals, Jewelry, Animals, Shows, Lights, Christmas, Expos, Boats, Guns, Markets, Concerts, Skating, Elves, NASCAR NC4Ever@ email.com

I WILL DO YOUR HEMMING. Pants $10, Dresses $10, Patch work $5. Bring your items to me Somerset Court of Cherryville or call 704-445-1554. Selling all American Painting $20.

EMPLOYMENT DALLIED’S 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS We have a new special every day thru Christmas Eve!! Come dilly dally in our 9 room mini mall galleria in support of over 50 individual entrepreneurs!! Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6. 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 4817782 dalliedllc@gmail.com YOUR HOME IS ON FIRE! See what happens when your home is on ¿re. Free video at UNCShelby.com UNCShelby@email.com

NOW THRU CHRISTMAS! Now thru Christmas we are accepting donations of paper products or cleaning products to benefit the Cleveland County Rescue Mission. Drop donations at Biz Hub Coworking Space located at 407 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Call 704-466-3051 for more information.

LOOKING FOR UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFTS? Hey Ladies.... If you’re looking for a gift for your special guy, COME SEE US! We Have a BIG Variety of Neat Stuff! JAKE’S KNIVES, COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES, 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby.

(704) 406-9082

CDL NIGHT DRIVER NEEDED. MVS Transportation in Spindale, NC is needing Class A CDL, night drivers. All local run’s, home everyday. Benefits include, Excellent Compensation, Paid Weekly, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Week (after 90 days), additional week (after 1 year), paid weekly for Insurance Compensation. Come by our office at Spindale Mulch or call 828-748-5353 for more info.

(828) 748-5353 NOW HIRING! 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT RESIDENTIAL. 1st Shift 8am-2pm 30hours a week Monday - Friday. Apply in person at One on One Care, Inc. 207 Lee Street, Shelby, NC. (704) 4825200 PART TIME SEASONAL PHOTOGRAPHY JOB. No experience necessary. Will train. Call (704) 482-3235 INTERIOR / EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTER. Needed for rental property. Must have painting experience. (704) 4734299 NOW HIRING ROOFERS. Experienced Laborers. Must have valid drivers license. Also need Experienced Single Ply Roofers and Experienced Shingle Roofers. Cline Co., Inc. (704) 477-0516 MAINTENANCE MAN & GROUNDS KEEPER. Full time for Rental Properties. Must have valid NC drivers license.

(704) 473-4299

ORDER YOUR FRESH BAKED PIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Apple, Caramel Apple, Buttermilk, Chocolate Chess, Lemon Chess and Key Lime Chess, Sweet potato, and pumpkin. I also offer sugar free pies. $12 Each. Comes in a Plastic Cam Shell Pie Holder and Sealed!

Order Direct from Tom’s Pies in Shelby. NC Dept. of Agriculture Licensed and ServSafe Certified. (704) 473-1413 tgreene1@ twc.com

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AUTOMOTIVE PARTS STORE FOR SALE. Located in the Foothills of NC. Automotive, Tractor, Heavy Duty Trucks, up to date inventory. Buy Business Inventory of Business and Building. Owner Retiring. Serious inquiries only.

828-223-1564.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704419-0117 (704) 472-9367

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USED 30X40 METAL BUILDING. Disassembled, ready to load, 1 walk in door, 1 12x12 roll up door, partially insulated, $5000. Call (704) 692-2240

1995 FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM CADILLAC, 97 k miles. Man’s Rolex watch still in box. Cabot 4WD diesel tractor, has bucket on front, 5 bush hog, 28 disc harrow, 32 hours.

New exterior door, new wheel & tire never mounted. 1994 Toyota pickup. (601) 740-0837

MOBILITY PREMIUM H-D CHARGER, $95. Mobility premium charger, dual mode, fits all standard chairs or HD scooters.

Delivered. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

WOOD STOVE WITH HEATILATOR VENTS AND HOLE FOR FAN. Double doors $500. Call Ron (919) 259-1019

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 4876855 WALK IN COOLER PANELS. 2 walk in coolers, great condition.

(1) 13x8x7, (1) 16x8x8, $700 each or $1200 for both. Call James (704) 473-4299 ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity. Cost over $160, sell for $100. 704-692-4449.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. Call today and schedule a free estimate!

(704) 466-2333

JAZZY ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR. $475. Jazzy power chair with 6 wheels, comes with charger, setup, delivered. (704) 3517422 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

HANDYMAN SMALL JOB SPECIALIST. Decks, gutters, siding cleaned, repaired, painting, sealing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, toilets, ceiling fans, lights, blinds, chainsaw, yard, lawn, assembly. (Shelby, Forest City, Gaffney). Call Paul (828) 303-3272 GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage clean-up, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

(980) 295-0750 WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, WESTERN CAROLINA. Insured and Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest Removals, 22yrs experience. Ellenboro +75 miles.

Neal, (828) 223-7730

FOR SALE FIRE WOOD FOR SALE. Hardwood amount long bed truck, $60 a load. (704) 538-1364 OATS OR GRASS HAY FOR SALE. No rain, spring cutting, top quality. (704) 477-6355 HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR $125. Electric “bonaire” heater $20. Electric Craftsman weed eater $20, Electric Black and Decker leaf blower $20. UFC punch bag $65, Hewlett Packard printer and assistance $125. Call (704) 207-5121 USED 30X40 POLE BUILDING. All wood with metal exterior, Trusses, Disassembled ready to load, $3500. For appointment to inspect call (704) 692-2240

CYCLONE RAKE. 5 hp Motor, $250. (704) 600-6448 METAL DETECTOR. White’s 6000 DI PRO. Works great, with instruction book and coil cover, $250 OBO. 828-476-6058.

98 MAZDA TRUCK TIRE $65.00 on rim. Gas cooker grill $25.

Wrought iron cable $5. TV ( good shape) $75. (704) 435-9901 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHER, DRYERS. Discount prices. 1205 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC (704) 487-4443

60 GAL JET AIR COMPRESSOR. New Jet JCP-601 Air Compressor. Won as door prize. $800.00 value. Price $700.00 (704) 435-4533 edward_c@bellsouth.net SEASONED AND FRESH FIREWOOD. Short bed, $70. Long bed, $80. Dump truck, $200 (10’ long x 3’ high). Will deliver. (828) 461-2379

SWISS SCREW MACHINE PARTS. Ethics Archery - highest quality arrow components available. American made; Veteran owned. www.ethicsarchery.com Can also manufacture custom screw machine parts. Call for details. (980) 429-2070 HANDYMAN, RETIRED. General contractor available for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, (828) 476-6058

“DEERING BOSTON” 5 STRING BANJO. With hard case, accessories, and Greg Deering signed custom bridge.

(828) 476-6058

LARGEST TRAILER INVENTORY and Selection around.

BEST prices, new 5x8 $725. Custom built welcome. 2k to 20 ton Utility, Cargo, Dump, Equipment, Livestock. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 NEW BLACK OFFICE FURNITURE. Some pieces still in box with instructions. Best offer (704) 692-2213

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

Largest on site display around, 1000’s of options, 12’ to 60’ wide, 300’ or longer. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 HORSE QUALITY SPRING CUT FESCUE ROUND BALES. 4x6 stored in barn $50 each, Outside roles $25 each. Square bales $6 Each. (704) 477-8623 NEW WATER HEATER FOR MOBILE HOME $200, sideby-side refrigerator used less then year moved do not need $700 cash 704-600-6229

GARRETT AT-PRO METAL DETECTOR. New with land and under water head phones $550.

(704) 473-3848 ANTIQUE MEN’S, WOMEN’S CRUISER BIKE. CD, radio FM/ AM. Men’s Fossil watches. Canning jars. MUST SELL! 828-7827221.

NEW 40 PC CHRISTMAS DISHES. 8 pc glasses, 60x84 tablecloth, Holly Pattern, $55.

New 20 pc Christmas Dishes, Coke-Cola/Snowman Pattern, Collectible, $25. 828-248-3402.

FREE! OAK WOOD Fallen tree in yard. Needs cut up and taken off. Also another tree if want to cut down and taken off. (704) 473-2366 CURIO CABINET $40. Furniture, old books, posters, country and western record albums, movie, bubble gum trading card, (terminator). (704) 974-8440 PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS REPLACEMENT PAIR SET. New Mercedes Benz E-class Halogen Type headlights. Fits years 2000-2003, $200. (704) 300-2709

INVACARE HOMECARE ELECTRIC BED. Invacare premium electric bed, foot and head rise and return, bed raises at 4 corners. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

SCOOTER COVERS, CHARGERS, BATTERIES, SERVICE. Scooter covers, chargers, batteries, repairs. Receive a free grabber while available. Call Scooterman John. (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

4 WHEEL SCOUT SCOOTER $595. Drive Scout Scooter, never used, on showroom for 6 months, new batteries, Charger, Basket, delivered w/90 day warranty.

(704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

CRAFTSMAN LEAF BLOWER with 50 ft drop cord, $30.

Craftsman 4 cycle weed eater, $60. (828) 305-8124 CUT AND SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. Short bed load, $50 if you collect. $60 delivered 5 miles radius, Sandy Mush. 828-2021000.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $60. Cut, split and delivered. 828-395-0758.

USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles.

Also buying them in Rutherford County. (828) 980-0881 GIRL’S BICYCLE $50.00; Bernina Serger (never used) $495.00; Kawai Upright Piano (Used Very Little) $595.00; Western Novels (Mostly New) 63 Paperback and 16 Hardback. ALL for $95.00. Call (704) 825-5701 AK47 RIFFLE, WOOD STOCK. (2) 30 Round Magazines, add on rail for scope, $600. Bought from Hyatt Gun Shop. (704) 606-1107

FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., poles in stock. Delivery and installation available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Kitchen Aid and Jenn-Air appliances all stainless steel. Fridge, range, dishwasher, microwave, all used very little, new $7000 will take $2500. 704-487-0550 (704) 678-3954 TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title).

Parts and service on most models. New 5x10 $895 with this ad.

Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 CARPORTS, GARAGE, HORSE BARNS. Installed in 2-3 weeks or sooner in most cases (standard). Best on site display around. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS Top Quality. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Same or next day delivery on in stock inventory. Free 75 miles. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895 DELL LAPTOP. Blue in color.

New Epiphany acoustic guitar in hard case. New Randy Jackson electric guitar in case. (704) 735-8998

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WANT TO BUY

PETS & LIVESTOCK

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct.

Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197

CHICKEN’S FOR SALE. ASSORTED HENS. $15.00 each.

Bantham chicken’s. 7 months old. (704) 692-1917 mariacoleman@bellsouth.net

GENTLY USED SEWING OR QUILTING MACHINE. Leave Message (704) 487-0226 INVACARE COMPLETE HOMECARE ELECTRIC BED. Complete Invacare Homecare electric bed, head and foot lifts and returns, bed rises and returns, includes bed & air powered mattress. Set up, delivered. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

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 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

(828) 245-6756

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

(704) 538-5788 NEW INVISIBLE FENCE. 200 ft distance, 2 collars, new never used, asking $175 OBO. 704692-4449.

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

LOST & FOUND

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

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767 or (704) 487-0228 $$CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector. (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment.

Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

LOST POMERANIAN / $500 REWARD. Wearing Christmas sweater. Lost Tuesday AM on 11/13/18 on Popular Springs Church Rd the intersection of Manley Bridges Rd. No questions asked. Call Doreen (803) 415-1768

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. (828) 577-4197

QUALITY HORSE HAY. Organic fertile, mineral enriched, barn stored. $45 per large role.

(704) 434-9104 FESCUE SQUARE BALES FOR SALE. Spring 2018 cut.

Dry barn kept $4.25 each. Call for details. (828) 589-5016 MALE DOG FOUND on South Broadway Street, Forest City 11/20/18. Must be able to identify what kind of collar was on dog when found. Call Misty Pruett, 828-429-8457.

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Round bales in barn, $40 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

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COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING HARDWOOD and Pine Timber, 5 acres+. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, (828) 289-0742

NICE STRATOS BASS AND SKI BOAT, with trailer. 1999 model, blue metallic, $4800.

Would make nice Christmas present. Leave Message. (704) 862-7161

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or (828) 247-1070

2018 TRACKER BOAT. 17ft, camo paint, 60 hp Mercury motor. Call for details on taking up payment and pictures. (704) 606-1107

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FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 2 Male, born 08/29/18 (3months) $200 each. Tommy (864) 491-9777 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199. (704) 600-7847 DOG KENNELS FOR SALE. Starting at $189.99. Size 10x20 $399.99 up. Other sizes are available. Call J Johnson Sales, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

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2000 JEEP WRANGLER Put a JEEP under the tree for Christmas! 216,000+ miles, 4x4, 5 Speed, hard top, includes rear seat, a/c, black cloth int., full size rear mounted spare.

Fair condition. 704-473-4722

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. (828) 429-3935 MAPLE RIDGE RV PARK CAMPGROUND Full Hook Up. 30/50 Amp Connections, Pet Friendly. Daily, Weekly, Monthly rates. Rutherfordton. 828-3052909. (828) 305-2909

(3) PIGS over 1 year old, 1 male, 2 females, $200 OBO. (7) goats, 6 males, 1 small female, $60 each. 828-245-0926.

AKC AKITA MALE. 1 year old, rare liver color, outstanding watch dog. $150. (704) 9747041 YORKIE / MALTESE PUPPIES. READY NOW! $400 Great Christmas Gift. Marty (704) 297-6156 NEW INVISIBLE FENCE. 200 ft distance, 2 collars, new never used, asking $175 OBO. 704692-4449.

CAMPING SPOTS AVAILABLE in Blacksburg..Pinehaven Campground. $300 a month, water and WiFi included in price..15 cent a kiowatt on power usage..large gravel spots with concrete awning pads. (864) 8127242 fat99boy@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY RETAIL SPACE (KINGS MOUNTAIN). 402 East Kings Street, Approximately 1000 sq ft, $850 month, utilities included. (704) 739-4417

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

1962 PONTIAC CONVERTIBLE Runs & Drives . Needs top, interior, some body work and Paint. $4500. Call Ron (919) 259-1019

ALUMINUM LOADING RAMPS. Heavy Duty with lock on straps, 2500lb capacity.

Cost over $160, sell for $100.

704-692-4449.

1972 MERCURY COMET GT 302 V-8, 3 speed. All original car. Local car. $15,000. 828447-0120.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Formerly Bill’s Dry Dock Boat Repair. Hwy 21 Mooresville.

Iredell County. Brick building 30x30, near 7/10 acres. Corner lot with 125 road frontage. $225,000. 704-914-7125, 111 Dry Dock Loop, Mooresville, NC Mooresville, NC 28117 LAWNDALE AREA. Cleared 1.3 acre lot, water and septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low down payment. Call Bryant Realty, www.bryantrealtyinc.com (704) 567-9836 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH BRICK RANCH. Full basement, large bonus room with vaulted ceiling and office. (704) 472-1896

SMALL FARM. 24 Acres with pond on paved road off Startown Rd. Mostly open land $120,000. Call (704) 813-3856

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. Like new 2014 Yamaha Raptor 350 four wheeler, asking $4000. Paid $4800. Very little use, price is negotiable. Call Jerry at (828) 289-0989

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

VACATIONS

FOR RENT

1988 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 speed manual, 256k miles, good tires. Runs reliably now, but requires deep engine repair. $500. Rutherfordton, 828-2873588.

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

2001 CHEVROLET S-10 150000 miles, Vortex motor, extended cab, good condition, $2500. (704) 473-8988

TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502

2006 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. V6, AT, 2WD, 4 door, extended cab, tool box, bed liner, new tires, new brakes, clean, good condition, 179k miles, rebuilt title, $4,500. 828657-6058.

1/2 ACRE MOBILE HOME LOT and 3 acre Mobile Home lot.

Both in Casar on paved street & county water. 704-538-1199.

214 Mace Rd, Casar, NC Casar, NC 28021 (704) 600-7847

27.3 ACRES: 800’ OF FRONTAGE on Second Broad River, 900’ highway frontage, city water, creek, hardwoods, open fields, $130,000. Also, Lots for sale near Ellenboro, 1-18 acre tracts, level, wooded, paved road frontage. (864) 909-1035

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145

1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SALON. Local one owner, 15,000 miles. Original everything. Must see, very nice car. Must see to appreciate. $17,500. 828-447-0120.

LAWNDALE AREA. 828-4530828. 1144 East Stage Coach Trail Lawndale, NC 28090

DEER HUNTER’S SPECIAL. PRICE REDUCED Kawasaki 610 Mule UTV, 4WD, differential locks, dump bed, one owner, like new, 3yrs old, everything perfect condition, $4995. 828-429-3100.

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA 100000 miles. Heated leather seats, sun roof, beige panels, new tires, oil changed. $3000.

704-600-6229 or 864-3004594

2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3. 194K miles, new tires, brakes & timing belt. $1750. 704-240-0342, (704) 473-8922

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $600 deposit and up. $190 weekly rates. Free power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299

LINCOLN COUNTY

CARS & TRUCKS

FARM & GARDEN NEW HOLLAND TC45D. 4 wheel drive with 4:1 bucket, gillwoods rotary tiller and pulverizer, Bush hog hydraulic post hole auger, 16in turning plow and subsoiler. $18500. (980) 295-8351

CARS & TRUCKS

FREE KITTENS FOR INSIDE HOMES. Don’t Wait! Please Call (704) 472-7116

AKC PUG PUPPIES. Shots and Wormed. 1 Female $900 2 Males $700 each. Ready 12/7/18. (828) 437-3664

WE BUY SCRAP CARS. We purchase scrap vehicles with free pick up! Top $$$! Cash paid/No title needed! (980) 295-6556 stacey_n_brian@yahoo.com

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OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STARFISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch.

(2)5525 TERN 2 bedroom 1 bath washer/dryer. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net

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SMALL QUIET PARK. Crest Schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $135 weekly. No pets. Must pass background check. Call (828) 390-7316 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH. Outside city of Kings Mountain.

References required. 704-7503082. (704) 418-3790 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. For Rent in country setting in Kings Mountain area. 704898-9298 or (704) 739-4908 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text (704) 739-0259 2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Available now! Stove and refrigerator furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 487-1114 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

EHO. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 BEAVER DAM CHURCH AREA. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home. Nice area, $800 month.

(704) 472-0199 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 4BR DOUBLEWIDE MH. Office, 2 baths. Quiet wooded park, landlord on site, no pets. $625 month. 828-289-8719 after 10am. Rutherfordton.

AREA RENTALS. 120 Carolina Place, 4 bedroom, 2 bath modular. $1000 month, $1000 deposit.

3525 James Webb Trail, Crouse, NC (Cherryville Area) 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath modular. $1000 month $1000 deposit. (704) 484-2015 SHELBY AREA. Duplex 2 bedroom 1 bath $525. Townhouse 2 bedroom 1.5 bath $575 $600. (704) 953-3424 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Washer & dryer hookup, front porch, central heat and air. $485 month, $300 deposit. (704) 466-1003

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Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $450 a month. (828) 382-0475 2 BR APARTMENT. Water, trash and lawn maintenance included, no pets, $525 plus deposit, Forest City. 828-458-7403.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE Homes for rent. Ellenboro, New House Road and Shelby.

No calls after 9pm. 828-3051650, (828) 755-5257 WEEKLY SPECIAL $210+ TAX AND UP. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. Newly remodeled.

WiFi, Micro-fridge, flatscreen, ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 and up. (828) 286-3681 1BR ENERGY EFFICIENT APARTMENT in Forest City. $425 plus deposit, water and garbage included. No pets. 828-248-1776.

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MOBILE HOME SPACE. Wooded lot, on Hwy 150, $185 month. Great location. 704600-6229, 864-300-4594

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1 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT. All utilities included with FREE cable/wifi, $225 week in Forest City. Call for more info.

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