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Cramerton's Goat Island Park Phase II work on schedule

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Despite cold weather, work continues on the Goat Island Park Phase II project in Cramerton.

Last week saw a crew of hardy souls from Rowboat Dock and Dredge braving sub-freezing temperatures pounding piles into the South Fork River near the fire station downtown. The timbers will support an observation deck.

Other structures are also scheduled for the South Fork River Blueway near Cramerton. At South Fork Village just upstream, a canoe launch and observation deck will be built.

Behind the C.B. Huss Recreation Center, a canoe launch and fishing/observation pier will go up. That pier will be financed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. An observation deck and canoe launch will also be built off of Cramer Mountain Rd., also by the NC Wildlife Resources folks.

'The observation deck near the fire station should be finished in a couple of weeks,” said Cramerton Parks and recreation director Cam Carpenter. “Work on the other ones will start as soon as possible and will hopefully be done by the fall of 2015.”

Cost of the decks and canoe ramps is $143,500. Financing came from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and developers the Village at Cramerton Mills and South Fork Village.

In addition to the decks, work has also moved forward on the riverbank beside the 165' pedestrian bridge connecting Goat Island with downtown. The slope there has been landscaped and seeded. Stonework on the entrance to the bridge is underway.

On the island itself, progress continues on the Phase II This crew from Rowboat Dock and Dredge was working in the bitter cold last week in Cramerton building an observation deck amenities including a dog park, permanent cornhole stations for Phase II of Goat Island Park.

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Lynda McGinty Named to Belmont Sports Hall of Fame

By Bobby Brown, committee member

The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has named Lynda McGinty to be inducted at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 23rd at their 28th Annual Banquet to be held at the Park Street Methodist Church Family Life Center. McGinty, a 1956 Belmont High School graduate and record-setting basketball and softball star, will be the sixth individual female athlete to be enshrined in Belmont’s Sports Hall of Fame. This induction will place her alongside some 66 other star athletes and 11 teams that now are featured in the Sports Hall in the Belmont Historical Society on

Catawba Street.

McGinty, in her four years of high school, was an outstanding basketball player. In her senior year in 1956, she set a new girls’ basketball scoring record of 52 points in one game for Belmont High, breaking the old record previously set in 1953 by Shirley Traywick of 48 points. In the same season in a three game shooting spree, she scored 105 points in leading her team to victory.

McGinty’s high school senior classmates named her as Best Female Athlete. She was also a talented swimmer. In the year Belmont Hall of Fame Inductee Reggie “Moon” Huffstetler was training for an English Channel attempt, McGinty swam in a 10-mile training ex-

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ercise with Moon in Lake Norman. McGinty also excelled as a softball player during these years.

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Belmont wayfinding signs

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Belmont is considering installing something that could help visitors navigate their way around town and that something is wayfinding signs.

“These signs will range from general directional signs near the entrances to Belmont to guide drivers to different parts of town to more pedestrian scale signs directing pedestrians to the specific attractions in town, such as parks, the post office, and shopping areas,” said assistant city manager Adrian Miller. “We will even have nice signage directing motorists on where the public parking lots are so that they do not have to drive around looking for parking.”

Mount Holly installed 15 wayfinding signs in 2013 and they have proven very popular, as well as adding charm to the city. Davidson, Matthews, and Mooresville in Mecklenburg County also have wayfinding signs.

Belmont city councilman Richard Turner likes the idea.

“The ones I saw in Davidson are very attractive,” Turner said. “In Belmont they would be helpful pointing out local attractions to visitors.”

The idea of wayfinding signs came up at the Belmont city Wayfinding signs like this one in Mount Holly could soon be council retreat in December. Shelley DeHart with the Planning Department gave council members a presentation on the coming to Belmont.

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Citizenship Award.

McGinty gives credit to her parents for unwavering support and singles out her basketball coaches Wrather Johnson, Willie Holland and softball coach John Coble for training, encouragement and guidance. She said, “All of this was wonderful and I am thankful for the blessing of skills and abilities, but what was most important about it was how these sports and games helped me prepare for the rest of my life. College sport opportunities for girls were limited in those years, but I continued to participate in competitive athletics through intramural team sports.”

McGinty began her 44 years in education by attending Wake Forest University and later transferring to Greensboro College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

She went on to complete a master’s degree from Ball State in counseling and psychology. Later, she completed an Ed.S. in administration and supervision from Appalachian State University.

Since 1983, McGinty has worked with “Odyssey of the Mind,” an important student project encouraging creative thinking. McGinty stated, “My early years of success in sports have helped me with the challenges of children.” Her lifetime friend Nancy Hyde will induct McGinty into the Hall of Fame.

In addition to McGinty, baseball great Jerry Haney and the South Point High School 2009 AAA State Football Championship Team will also be inducted.

The keynote speaker for this important community event will be NFL Football Coach Perry Fewell of the Washington Redskins, who is a Cramerton native, former South Point football star, and Hall of Fame Inductee. Over the last 16 years, Fewell has coached in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and New York Giants.

Join sports fans by purchasing tickets for $20 at Belmont Drug Store on Catawba Street and Belmont General Store on Main Street. Advanced ticket sales only.

and ping-pong tables, a fitness station, and additional playground equipment.

“A lot of work is going on and hopefully the majority of the project should be finished in the next month,” said Cramerton Carpenter. “Except for the paving which will be done when weather permits.”

Cramerton's interim town manager, Kevin Krouse, says the park projects are a winwin for the town and the area in general.

“Recreation is a huge draw,” he said. “People are

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going to be using the South Fork River more and more.”

The grand re-opening ceremony for Goat Island Park Phase II is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 1st, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Town Center side. A ribbon cutting along with music, games, giveaways, merchandise, vendors, and food will be part of the events.

CaroMont Health donated funding to construct the fit pavilion on Goat Is- This new playground structure for younger kids is part of the ongoing Goat Island Park Phase II land which will give folks a development in Cramerton. chance to exercise outdoors.

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Stultz featured speaker at Gaston College series

The City of Belmont will be conducting cleanups at Greenwood and Goshen cemeteries on March 27. Greenwood is in downtown Belmont behind First Presbyterian Church and Goshen is in North Belmont on Woodlawn St. Photo by Alan Hodge

WAYFINDING SIGNS FROM page 1 Discussions have been held with sign companies and designers. NCDOT requirements have been figured into the design.

About 30 signs are slated for installation. It's estimated that each sign would cost between $3,000-$4,000.

The Main Street Board has decided to divvy the city into four districts where signs could be placed. This includes the Abbey District, the Historic Downtown District, the Chronicle District, and the River District. Possible places for wayfinding directions would include Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont Central Elementary, Belmont Police Department, Stowe Botanical Garden, Reid Park, the future Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, Rocky Branch Park, City Hall, and Belmont Abbey College.

The signage would be a phased-in project. The next step in getting wayfinding signs up in Belmont will be to receive recommendations from the Main Street Board., figure out the exact locations where the signs will go, fine tune the sign design and materials, get cost estimates for fabrication and installation, and get city council approval for the design.

“We hope to complete the design on these signs this spring and have them manufactured and installed over the summer and fall this year,” Miller said.

Former Gastonia mayor and prominent businesswoman Jennie Thomas Stultz is the featured speaker at the Gaston College Alumni Speakers Series luncheon on Wednesday, March 11. The Alumni Speakers Series is part of the year-long celebration of Gaston College’s 50th Anniversary.

Stultz graduated from Gaston College in 1980 with an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior to attending Gaston College, she attended Western Carolina University and Kings Business College in the Medical Records program. She attended Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2002.

After a five-year stint as Director of Children’s Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia, Stultz was the Executive Director of Keep Gastonia Beautiful from 1987 to 1997. During that time, she acquired over $1.3 million in Jennie Thomas Stultz benefits through grants, volunteer hours and inkind services, winning national, state and local awards for program excellence. She was recruited in 1998 by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. to be a national consultant.

Stultz’s success with Keep Gastonia Beautiful and active pride in the city prompted a grassroots drive to convince Stultz to run for mayor of Gastonia. In 1999, Gastonia elected her as its first female mayor and she served five terms in office, retiring from the post in 2011. Under her leadership, Gastonia won the designation as All America City in 2000 and again in 2010.Also in 2010, Gastonia received the US Conference of Mayors City Livability Award.

Currently, Stultz is the founder and president of Leading by Design, a consulting firm serving local government and non-profit organizations. She also is the Executive Director of the Gaston County Education Foundation and serves on many local boards.

Stultz is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Keep America Beautiful National Leadership Award, NC Women’s Clubs’ Outstanding Women of NC, Gaston County Woman of the Year, Gaston Chamber Athena Award, Gaston Gazette Person of the Year, the Jaycees’ W. Duke Kimbrell Lifetime Achievement Award, the “Wisdom of Solomon” Award from Temple Emmanuel, and the Martin Luther King Unity Award.

She encourages students to take advantage of everything Gaston College has to offer.

“Don’t miss the opportunity to get an education,” says Stultz. “Gaston College gives willing students every opportunity to afford attending and preparing for a successful career. The environment of the college and the quality of education is your launching pad for being successful.”

The Gaston College Alumni Speakers Series luncheon takes place on Wednesday, March 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 160 of the Myers Center on Gaston College’s Dallas Campus. Seating is limited. The event is free of charge and lunch will be provided. RSVP to Emily Dalton at 704-922-6513 or dalton.emily@gaston.edu.

CaroMont Health is the signature sponsor of the Gaston College 50th Anniversary Celebration activities.

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More snow for the area

The McAdenville Woman's Club will host a Spring Bazaar on Saturday, March 14 from 10am2pm at the WJ Pharr YMCA ballroom. If you missed getting your ChirstmasTown Shirts or ornaments, now's your chance. Shirts and ornaments from previous years will be sold (sizes and quantities are limited). Also available that day will be the McAdenville montages and the 900+ page book, McAdenville Memories. This pictorial book covers McAdenville from 1750-2010.

In addition, a wide variety of vendors will be on hand: Arbonne, Tupperware, Thirty One, Olivia Isaacson and her mom Ylona were working on a snowman last Thursday morning.

Origami Owl, Premier Jewelry, lamps, soaps, See Jane Bake Bakery, the Lowell Presbyterian Photo by Alan Hodge Church and their famous chicken pot pies, Brooke Kramb's children's book, Christmas Lights, a story about McAdenville and their famous light display and many others.

By Alan Hodge Roxann Rankin photo alan.bannernews@gmail.com

14th Annual City Pride Day Keep Belmont Beautiful will hold its 14th annual City Pride Day on Saturday, April 18, 2015 meeting at Stowe Park (upper level) from 9:00 AM - Noon. Keep Belmont Beautiful and the City of Belmont are partnering together to hold this event.

KBB will serve donuts/ biscuits/juice and coffee. Volunteers will be given gloves and assigned an area for litter pick up. T-shirts will be given away as long as supplies last.

KBB needs groups/volunteers to register giving a number of individuals participating so it can have enough supplies.

Items to be discarded may be placed at the curb by Belmont residents during the following week for pick up by the City of Belmont (no batteries, paint or flammable items will be accepted).

For questions or to register, please call the KBB office at 704-825-8587.

A REAL ESTATE MOMENT …. With Steve Duncan

$$$ Don’t get caught short …

Know your net! $$$ What is your net? No, this is not something on a computer or television network but it is what you hope to receive at the closing of the sale of your property. Working with your agent you should prepare at the beginning of the listing and at any time you make a change to your list price, as well as with every offer received an estimate of the NET PROCEEDS you can expect from the sale of your home. Often, our focus is on the gross sales price and we forget that it’s not how much the sales price is but how much we get to keep.

Even though the official start of spring is just a few weeks away, Mother Nature threw a one-two snow punch last week.

Tuesday morning folks woke up to a surprise heavy dusting of snow. The snow had quite a bit of ice in it and made roads slick for the morning drive. Schools in Gaston County were closed. Kids hit the sleds in Stowe Park and other local slopes.

Wednesday was partly cloudy with a damp chill in the air. All day long, weather forecasters crowed about a coming winter storm. Folks who had not done so already, headed for gas stations and grocery stores.

By around 7pm on Wednesday, light snow began falling. Within a couple of hours it was snowing fast with flakes as big as nickles. By midnight around 4 inches of the fluffy stuff was on the ground. The TV weather folks was calling for an inch an hour until around 6am Thursday morning. However, just as quickly as it had started, the snow stopped around 2am. Total accumulation in our area was around 5 inches.

Thursday morning saw the landscape blanketed with lots of the white stuff. The heavy, wet snow made small trees and shrubs bow down. Amazingly, the streets weren't in terrible shape. By mid-morning, most major roads were just slushy and not icy. Schools were closed yet again.

As they had done on Tuesday, kids were back on their sleds. The hill at Stowe Park was heavily grooved by sledders. By mid-afternoon, streets were in very good condition thanks to a balmy 38F temperature and work by road crews.

Duke Energy reported more than 1,000 homes across Gaston County lost power Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

Over 700 of the homes were in the Lowell-Spencer Mountain area. More than 120 homes near South Main Street in Mount Holly also reported outages. Other areas of the county reporting multiple power failures included Bessemer City on Puetts Chapel, the Smyre community, Ash and Birch streets in Lowell and sections between McAdenville Road and I-85 outside McAdenville.

Friday brought slush and melting snow but also a blessed burst of sunlight. Kids went to school on a two hour delay.

Gaston County Schools held Saturday classes on Feb. 28 to make up for missing school due to snow.

Saturday's school began at each schools' regular start time and dismissed on a staggered early dismissal - 11:30 a.m. for all elementary schools and noon for all secondary schools.

By the way, the first day of spring is March 20.

How much is my check going to be at the closing? An agent needs to keep you informed throughout the process of listing, marketing and especially when negotiating a contract how the price, the terms and conditions will affect your bottom line. When working with an agent, you need to work as a team to achieve your goals and it is the NET CHECK, not the list price that the sale of your property is all about. Knowing what that is from the beginning makes a huge difference in making the decision to sell; then at what price or terms you may choose to accept. From helping to buy another home, to how this may cut your losses and affect your personal budget, from reducing your taxes, to making a move, you need to know the NET before you put your home on the market. This is one of the most important things to review and know before listing your property and plays a major role when making the decision on your asking price.

For additional information on how your home would compete in today’s market or to learn the possible net if you sold your home, give Steve a direct call at (828) 777-5718.

More about Steve Duncan After graduation from South Point High School, Steve earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Appalachian State University. He has been involved in a multitude of community activities, serving on various Boards and Commissions and working with community issues. When he is not working with real estate clients or volunteering, he is on his bike, (the kind you pedal) riding and racing across the southeast. A top performer for more than two decades, Steve has the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals whether selling or buying property.

STEVE DUNCAN - THE ALLEN TATE COMPANY Broker/Associate, CRS-GRI, CNHS, SFR, ALHS (828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct • Steve.Duncan@allentate.com

NCDOT snowplows hit the streets early last Thursday morning. This rig was sending the snow flying on Hickory Grove Rd. Photo by Alan Hodge

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Banner-News Police Report Gaston College upcoming events

Belmont Subway robbed The Belmont Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred at 8:15AM on February 21, 2015 at the Subway located at 610 Park St. in Belmont.

According to police, on that date a white male subject came into the store and placed a black bag on the counter. As the store employee approached the counter the robber directed him to put all of the store’s money into the bag.

The suspect was armed with a hand gun. During the robbery he displayed what was described as a small caliber black revolver with a wooden handle. After taking the money the robber directed the store employee to go into the cooler. The store

employee was not injured. The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Witnesses in the area at the time of the robbery said the suspect left in a grey 1990’s Honda Civic CCTV footage was obtained. The suspect’s cloth-

ing appears to be identifiable.

The suspect’s descriptions are as follows: White Male, Patchy Facial Hair, 5’10”, 130 pounds, Gray and Black Striped Hoodie.

All inquiries should be directed to Detective B. Valentine 704-825-3792.

The Belmont Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left two people hospitalized last Tuesday.

According to Belmont PD, at 3:14pm March 24, they received a call from a utility worker about a shooting. The worker said that he was on Elm St working when he heard a loud noise coming from a house located in the 300 block of Elm St. in Belmont. When the worker arrived he found John Reid, 50, of Elm St. lying in the doorway of a residence. Reid had sustained an apparent shotgun wound to the face.

Belmont Officers called EMS personnel to treat Reid and then began to search the area looking for a possible suspect. During the investigation a shotgun was found.

Based on statements from witnesses, officers soon identified, Joyce Cathcart, of Belmont as a possible person of interest.

Before police could locate Cathcart she checked herself into Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Cathcart sought treatment for a hand wound. While at the hospital Cathcart made statements indicating that she may have been involved in the shooting on Elm St. At this time Belmont Police are trying to determine exactly what transpired on Elm St. when the shooting occurred.

It was reported by medical staff that neither Reid, nor Cathcart’s injuries appear to be life threatening.

Anyone with information surrounding this matter is asked to contact Detective B. Valentine at the Belmont Police Department. 704-825-3792.

Belmont police report Feb. 23: Shelley Cole Bumgardner, poss. less than 1/2oz. marijuana, trespassing OFA, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, Perfection Ave. Feb. 23: Lakisha Keny Jones, contempt

of court, perjury, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 250 Nixon Rd. Apt. 33.

Feb. 25: Tracy Sherard Boughman, DWIalcohol, arrested by Officer A. Anderson, 264 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd.

Gigi Dover to perform The Gaston County Museum will be hosting a concert series located in the newly renovated Historic Courthouse in Dallas, NC. The series will focus on Americana style music being performed by some of the best artist in the region.

Gigi Dover creates music that is heavily influenced by a mixedbag of genres including Funk, Blues, Folk, and Jazz. Happily devoid of clichés, her music is played with precision and filled with little nuances that make you smile. Dover’s vocals reflect the late 60s era of music. The Charlotte native, who recalls reading album lyrics for fun when she was a child, started taking guitar lessons and writing songs at age 13. Dover co-founded and performed with regional band Rank Outsiders for 10 years. She is now lead singer for Gigi Dover and the Big Love, and is married to fellow band member and guitarist, Eric Lovell.

Her free show will be Friday, March 6 from 7-9pm.

Seating for the concert is first come, first served and the doors will open at 6:30pm. For additional information about this program, please contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681 ex 105 or at Jason.Luker@gastongov.com.

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AFA Pre-Graduation Art Show, February 26 dation and a private donor have awarded to the – March 14: The AFA Pre-Graduation “In Focus” College funds totaling over $625,000 in support Art Show will feature the artwork of Gaston Col- of these SPARC3 Scholarships. Gaston College lege students that will be graduating in May will award SPARC3 Scholarships of up to $5,600 2015. The students are Grace Glankler, Shelby per year per eligible student. In addition to this Mendola, Derek Moose, Ashley Salsgiver, Sara financial support, SPARC3 Scholars will benefit Burton, Claire Stromberg, Ryan Dawson, Peter from academic learning communities, mentoring, Buckley, Tameerah Abbott, and Marah Deal. undergraduate research experiences, and suppleThe art exhibit will be held from February mental group activities that aid in student learn26 – March 14 in the Jeanne Rauch Gallery, ing and prepare students for future achievement.

Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building and the Applicants for the scholarships must be at least Beam Gallery in the D.F. Beam Center for Visual 18 year of age and possess a high school diploma Arts, Dallas Campus. A closing show reception or equivalent, a U.S. citizenship, nationality or is scheduled on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 lawful U.S. permanent residence, a full-time en– 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Rauch Gallery. For more rollment in the Associate of Science program at information, call Jason Story at 704-922-6245 or Gaston College, demonstrate financial need based email to: story.jason@gaston.edu. up on federal guidelines and maintain an overall 50th Anniversary Alumni Speaker Series, unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants Wednesday, March 11: Former Gastonia Mayor must also submit a letter of intent to complete the Jennie Stultz is the featured speaker at the next Associate of Science degree at Gaston College Alumni Speakers Series luncheon at Gaston Col- and participate in a brief interview with SPARC3 lege. She will share her inspiring story of suc- program staff. Upon completing the Associate cess with Gaston College students, faculty and of Science degree at Gaston College, SPARC3 staff at the Alumni Speakers Series luncheon on Scholars will receive assistance in applying for Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from noon to 1:30 acceptance to four-year colleges and universities p.m. in the Myers Center, Room 160 on the Dal- for further studies in STEM fields. The deadlas campus. The series is part of Gaston College’s line for applying for Gaston College's SPARC3 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Scholarships for the fall 2015 semester is March Career and College Promise Information Ses- 20. Application materials can be requested by sion for Gaston County on How to Earn College sending an email to: sparc3@gaston.edu Credit Tuition Free While Still in High School, 50 Years of Visual Excellence Art ExhibiThursday, March 12: This session is open to tion, March 23 – May 18: This exhibit featuring public, private, charter, and home schooled high artwork created by alumni and faculty is in celschool students, parents, and educators interested ebration of the Gaston College 50th Anniversary. in learning more about how to earn college credit A reception will be held on Tuesday, April 14, while in high school, tuition-free! The meeting 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Jeanne Rauch Gallery, will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 6 Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building, Dallas p.m. on the Dallas Campus in the Myers Center Campus. Artists introductions is at 6:15 p.m. GalMulti-purpose Room. For more information, conlery Hours are Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. tact, Amy Weisgerber at 704-922-6297 or email to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For to: weisgerber.amy@gaston.edu more information, contact Jason Story at 704SPARC3 Professional Development Day 922-6245.

Conference. Friday, March 13: Gaston College NC National Career Readiness Certificate is hosting its third annual SPARC3 Professional Job Fair, Thursday, March 26: The North CaroDevelopment Day Conference on Friday, March lina National Career Readiness Certification Job 13, in the Rauch Science Building on the College’s Dallas campus. The conference, geared Fair will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 chiefly to college and high school educators, wel- from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Lincoln County comes counselors and instructors from all schools Citizens Center, 115 W. Main Street, Lincolnton The event is designed to bring together employthroughout North Carolina.

Instructors in all disciplines, not just STEM- ers with Gaston College students and alumni related, are encouraged to attend the conference, who have obtained their NCRC certification, which highlights inquiry-based learning tech- to discuss career opportunities, and prospecniques, active student engagement, increased tive openings. Employers actively recruiting student persistence and retention efforts, under- for current and future full-time, part-time, graduate research, and teaching with technology. or Work-based Learning positions, will be Attendees will earn six hours of professional de- participating. The Job Fair is reserved for recipients who have earned a NCRC. Please velopment credit.

The conference consists of a plenary session bring your NCRC for admittance. For more on the SPARC3 initiative at Gaston College fol- information, contact Donna Blake at blake. donna@gaston.edu or call, 704-922-2267 lowed by a series of hour-long concurrent sessions. The 2014 conference included sessions on topics such as Interactive NoteYour Local News Source books for the Science or Math Since 1935 Classroom, Successfully Assessing Student Writing, and Moving the World by Making New Knowledge. Gaston College is currently accepting proposals for interactive and poster presentations for the 2015 sessions.

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For the second time in two weeks, Alyssa Hyde took to the hill in Stowe Park on her sled.

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Sophia Knudsen and Tim Jones got out the sled when the second local snowfall of 2015 hit last Tuesday morning.

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Banner-News Obituaries Paul Eugene “Gene” Blanton Sr. Winter Haven, Fla. — Paul Eugene “Gene” Blanton Sr., 87, formerly of Belmont, passed away Feb. 21, 2015, at Winter Haven Hospital.

Gene was born Feb. 13, 1928, to the late Paul and Laura Blanton.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue Huffstetler; brother, Richard Blanton; wife, Shirley Blanton; and son, Paul Blanton Jr. Survivors include his wife, Betty Blanton; sons, Robert Blanton (Cynthia) and Thomas Blanton (Susan), all of Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren, Adair McKay (Travis), Belmont, Lauren Blanton, Phoenix, Ariz., Tyler Blanton (Marie), Marathon, Fla..; several nieces and nephews.

Burial services will be held privately at Gaston Memorial Park.

Ruth Wilson Elmore Belmont- Ruth Wilson Elmore, 86, died peacefully Saturday February 28, 2015 at CaroM o n t Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. She was the daughter of the late Millard and Zettie Stewart Wilson of Belmont, and was preceded in death by her husband, Parks Franklin Elmore, her brother Fred Wilson, and

sisters Eleanor Perry and Betty Wilson.

She is survived by her sons Mark Elmore and Frank Elmore of Belmont, daughters and sons-in-law Nancy and Mike Collins of Belmont and Erwin and Fritz Mercer of Charlotte. She is also survived by seven grand-children (and their spouses): Ashley E. Caudle (Rick), P. Franklin Elmore III, James M Collins, Jr. (Kristen), Catherine C. Gravatt (Justin), Fritz Y Mercer III (Darcy), Sarah Catherine M. Gibbs (Wood), Elizabeth M. McNabb (Madison), nine great grandchildren and a sister Mary Frances Laney of Gastonia, NC. As an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Belmont, Ruth enjoyed baking cakes for the Lenton luncheons and well as preparing meals as needed for church members. She was a dedicated member of the Women of the Church, the Young at Hearts, and her church circle.

Her hobbies included sewing special keepsakes for her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren, reading and cooking. Her greatest love was her family, whom she tirelessly cared for and always put before herself. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

A service was held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 for Mrs. Elmore at First Presbyterian Church in Belmont with Rev. Samuel P. Warner officiating. The family re-

ceived friends following the service. Interment was private in Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials made be made to: First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1, Belmont, NC 28012 or the Belmont Community Organization (BCO) 91 E Catawba Street, Belmont, NC 28012.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the Elmore family.

Parks Dixon Roberts Belmont, NC- Parks Dixon Roberts, age 89, passed away February 21, 2015 at home.

He was the son of the late Wister Young Roberts and Grace Johnston Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his two wives, Eula Faye Sahms Roberts who died in 1976 and Willie Mae Wilson Roberts who died in 2014; three brothers and five sisters.

He is survived by his son, Leonard Roberts and his wife, Anita; grandchildren, Christopher Roberts, Jeffrey Roberts and his fiancée, Laura Williams, Angelique Roberts; brother, Lester Roberts; brother-in-law, Lewis Wilson and wife Pat; numerous nieces and nephews and special caregiver Debbie Waldenville.

Parks enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on a destroyer during WWII. He then proudly served for 31

years with the Air National Guard 145th Airlift Wing as load master, retiring as Senior Master Sergeant. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1980 with 34 years of dedicated service. He was a lifelong member of Park Street United Methodist Church, and active member of Belmont Lodge #627 AF&AM, Gaston Chapter of York Rite, Belmont American Legion Post 208, and the Air Force Sergeants Association.

The family received friends from 6 – 8:00pm, Sunday, March 1 at McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont.

The funeral service was at 2pm, Monday, March 2, at Park Street UMC with Pastor David Hiatt officiating.

Burial with Masonic Rites and Military Honors followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Park Street UMC, 120 Park Street, Belmont, NC 28012 or to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the Roberts family. www.mcleanfuneral.com Billie S. Sharpe Mount Holly- Billie S. Sharpe, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Coyt and Anne Mayfield Shir-

ley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Sharpe, Sr.; a son, Harry C. Sharpe, Jr.; siblings, Clarie S. Hathcock, Marie Shirley, Thelma S. Reid; Dick, Sidney and Jack Shirley. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church of Charlotte and a former member of St. James United Methodist Church also of Charlotte.

She is survived by three daughters, Carol Tench and husband Gary of Denver, Kathy Dixon of Kannapolis, and Robin Rhom and husband Eddie of Mount Holly; a sister, Juanita Johnson and husband Gene of Salisbury; five grandchildren, Scott Dixon, Tiffany Kolbay, Leigh Dixon, Clark Sharpe, and Morgan Rhom; a great-grandchild, Campbell Kolbay; and a special nephew, Bryan Hathcock and wife Sammie.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sharpe was held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Forest Lawn Cemetery-West with Reverend De Hillyer officiating. The family received friends after the service at the home, 710 North Main Street, Mount Holly. The family would like to offer special thanks to, Heather Merritt, Calvie Horne, and Janet Cove.

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Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 Cbc-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461 First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856 Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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J. Frank Love Jr. Shelby- J. Frank Love Jr. was born April 26, 1921, in Lincolnton, N.C., to J. Frank L o v e Sr. and Margaret Dover Love.

Frank grew up in Lincolnton, Saxapahaw and Shelby, and attended schools in Graham and Burlington, N.C. He was a descendant of several pioneer textile industry families as the fifth generation. He was graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., in 1942, lettering 4 years on the tennis team, and was commissioned as an officer in the USAAF. In 1943 he married Georgia

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Banner-News Obituaries OBITS continued from page 6 Mack (Mackie) Keeter.

Upon discharge in 1946 from the USAAF as a major, Mackie and Frank made their home in Shelby where they were blessed with two children: James F. Love III (Jim) and, 19 months later, a daughter, Margaret M. Love (Mimi).

After Mackie passed away in 1982, he married his Shelby High School sweetheart, Virginia McMurry Jones, in 1987. Virginia passed away in 2008. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Kathryn E. Love.

He is survived by Jim Love and his wife Donna, and by Mimi L. Guin; grandchildren Elizabeth G. Beam, her husband Steven of Raleigh, N.C., James P. Guin III (Tripp) and his wife Caroline of Charlotte, N.C.; Margaret Grace Love of Somerville, Ma.; and James Franklin Love IV and his wife Lindsey of Brooklyn, N. Y.; great- grandchildren Eric Beam, Georgia Beam, Grace Guin, Madelyn Guin, and Ava Guin. He gained his “bonus children” who survive him: Jean Anne Barnes and her husband Peter, Linda J. Kopel and her husband Jay

and Thomas Jones and his wife Susan.

After four years in WWII, Frank started his textile career at Dover Mills in Shelby, N.C. where he had worked before the war since 1938.

He became personnel director for the four Dover Mills in 1949. He then operated a yarn mill in Boiling Springs, N.C., from 1950 until 1953 when he joined American & Efird Mills, Inc. (A&E), Mt Holly, N. C. In 1967 he became executive vice president of manufacturing for A&E Thread Division. Then in 1973 he was promoted to president of American & Efird Mills. He retired in 1984 after eleven years as president.

He was involved in the local community and church activities. He was active in Rotary Club and at the First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Holly. He served on the board of trustees of Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a board member of the N.C. Tennis Association. He had leadership positions in several industrial organizations. He was presented the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 by Mayor Stan

Anthony, Shelby, N.C. He formed his first orchestra in Shelby, N.C. in 1938.

He was band commander at the Citadel 1941-1942 and played with 8th Air Force Gremlins in England. He then formed his own orchestra in 1946 playing until 1953.

Later he formed an orchestra in 1991 after retirement that plays in N.C., S.C. and Virginia to date. He received the Heritage-Bridge Award in 2008 from the Cleveland County Arts Council. As a N.C. ranked senior division tennis player in the 1970s and 1980s, he also attained a national and southern section and N. C. rankings in singles and doubles. He was invited to play many times in the Osuna Cup in Mexico and the Gordon Cup in Canada.

In 2013 he was inducted into the N.C. Tennis Hall of Fame after being inducted into the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame and the Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame.

The family would like to acknowledge the great assistance given by long time care givers: Della Ledford, Tammy Burnett and Rochelle Cannedy, as well as the many caregivers at Helping Hands

of Shelby and the Sisk family of Gastonia, then most recently by Kings Mountain Hospice House.

A graveside service was held Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:00am at Cleveland Memorial Park. A memorial service was held at 2:00pm Monday, March 2, 2015 at Shelby Presbyterian Church with Dr. Luke Harkey, Rev. Wilson Rhoton, and Rev. Bryan Hovey officiating. The family will received friends Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memorials can be made to: The Citadel c/o J. Frank Love Jr. Scholarship Fund 171 Moultrie St. Charleston, SC 29409; North Carolina Tennis Foundation 2709 Henry St. Greensboro, NC 27405; Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Height Dr. Shelby, NC 28152; Cleveland County Arts Council 111 S. Washington St. Shelby, NC 28150 or donor’s choice.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory served the family of Mr. Love.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

FUMC Belmont news

The First United Methodist Church, Belmont, United Methodist Men will be having their annual Pine Needle Sale on Saturday, March 7th. The cost is $4.50 per bale and proceeds help fund youth activities at FUMC. Pre-orders are encouraged. This can be done via a link on the FUMC website, or by calling (980)729-0508, or by filling out one of the order forms. The Methodist Men are also seeking volunteers to help on the day of the sale. There will be various task including record keeping, loading and delivery. Please see Jon Boney or any UMM member if you can able to help.

The 4th annual March Madness for Missions is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 after the worship service. This lunch fundraiser is a great way to support your favorite team while also supporting youth missions at First UMC. Hamburgers and hot dogs are on the menu. Proceeds will go to help youth participation in Carolina Cross Connection, Radius Camp, and other youth mission efforts. FUMC needs folks to decorate a table for their favorite team (middle school, high school, college, or pro). It involves decorating one of the tables in Carpenter Hall on the morn- ing of the event and taking your decorations home afterward. Please contact Kim Ingram at kingram@wnccumc.org if you can decorate a table. Challenge a rival team to do one also. Plan to stay for lunch that day. There will also be take-out available.

Pastor George is beginning a new weekly email, delivered to your inbox on Friday that will include brief devotional thought to prepare for Sunday’s worship, congregational news, and other items of interest. If you’d like to receive this email, send your email address to george@fumcbelmont.org. Or, text PASTORMAIL to 22828.

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Arrangements for the burial of Vietnam MIA Bunyan Price of Belmont have been finalized. His remains will be returned to the family on Wednesday, April 8 at Charlotte-Douglas Airport. Visitation will be Friday, April 10 from 6-9pm at First Assembly of God, 777S. Myrtle School Rd. in Gastonia. The funeral service with full military honors will be Saturday, April 11 at 1pm at Greenwood Cemetery in downtown Belmont. The family says anyone who wants to pay their respects to Price is welcomed. This photo shows Price in Vietnam in 1970.

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Gaston College offers Professional Medical Coders class The Professional Medical Coders class at Gaston College will prepare students for the AAPC National Certification Exam. It also is appropriate for coders who are not preparing for the exam but desire educational enrichment in their field.

The first session of the class is on Saturday, April 18.

After successful completion of the AAPC National Certification Exam, which is administered at approved AAPC exam sites, participants will be Certified Professional Coders who can use the credential “CPC” after their names.

Prior to taking the class, participants must have some knowledge of and/or experience in coding. The class will be taught in the Albright Public Safety Building on Gaston College’s Dallas campus. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays from April 18 through May 9. The fee for the 24-hour class is $72.00.

Individuals can register for the Professional Medical Coders class by clicking on WebAdvisor at www.gaston.edu and following the links for Continuing Education. Registration forms can also be mailed in. Call Gaston College’s Community Education Department at 704-922-2244 to receive a registration form or for additional information about the class.

Care for God's Creation When I turned sixteen, my parents bought me a burgundy Ford EXP with a sunroof that I enjoyed popping open on a spring day. In all of my adolescent arrogance and naivety, I thought this was MY car; a sign of MY independence. That feeling didn’t last long when days would come when mom would grab the keys to my car to drive to the store or any other place she decided she would visit. In frustration, I would cry out, “This is my car, and I want to go for a drive.”

Rev. Angela Pleasants First United Methodist Church, She would look at me and say, “Your dad, and I pay the monthly Mount Holly bill and the insurance. It is our car that we allow YOU to drive.” I wish I could say I took that statement with maturity and grace, but that would be the farthest from the truth. “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” Psalm 24:1 ESV. God is Creator of all things. God entrusted humanity

with responsibility in caring for creation. However, we have made commercialism our end goal instead of harmony and well-being for all of creation. As the adolescent me that cried out, “It’s mine!” We too exclaim, “This is mine to treat as I desire.” As a result, we see polluted waters, unbreathable air, and various lands and valleys that have been devastated. In Matthew 24:45-50, Jesus teaches a parable about the master who set over his house a servant to serve as caretaker. The servant is described as faithful and wise. How we treat the world and all that dwells within depends a great deal on our relationship with God. All of creation reflects the glory of God meaning everything created comes from God and for His purpose.

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 NASB. As we see beauty and worth in God, we too should see beauty and value in all creation. We do not worship creation, we worship and glorify the Creator. One way we glorify God is to be faithful in the responsibility He has entrusted to us. “As each has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10 NASB.

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The Fighting Yank statue in Stowe Park had a coating of snow last Thursday morning.

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Snowballs were the amusement of choice last Tuesday for Matthew Turner, Vincent Turner and Harrison Graham.

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Ashleigh Burns (rear) and Emily Koehler hit the Stowe Park slopes early last Tuesday morning after snow fell again on our area.

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Banner-News Sports Local angler Chris Bumgardner has high expectations for new season

The Catawba Catfish Club had its 6th tournament of the 2014-2015 Season Feb. 28 on Lake Wylie. Thirty one boats comprised of 64 Anglers show up to fish.After all weights were calculated the Team of Team Reelin the Blues{pictured Jeff Manning and Michael Paciaocco above} picked up the win and also set a new Catawba Catfish Club Lake Wylie record for 3 fish weigh in…They weighed in a 3 fish stringer of 103.40 lbs,very impressive indeed and good for $512 1st Place money. Second Place went to Team DMD{Mike Rape,David Catoe and Tony Cauthen below}-71.55 and $328.

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The first tournament of the 20th anniversary season of the Walmart FLW Tour, the most competitive Tour in professional bass-fishing, kicks off March 5-8 with the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Toho presented

by Mercury. Hosted by Experience Kissimmee and the Osceola County Department of Tourism, the tournament will feature 154 of the world’s best bassfishing professionals and co-anglers casting for top awards of up to $125,000 cash in the pro division and up to $25,000 cash in the co-angler division.

Local angler Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia, N.C., will be one of the 154 anglers competing on CHRIS BUMGARDNER the Walmart FLW Tour this season. (D.W. Reed/ FLW) Local angler Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia, N.C., will be one of the 154 anglers competing on the FLW Tour this season. Baumgardner has fished FLW since its inception and is also marking his 20th season on the FLW Tour. Baumgardner has 23 career top-10 finishes as well as seven Forrest Wood Cup appearances.

One of the anglers competing against Baumgardner is 18-year FLW Tour veteran Terry Segraves, who lives near Lake Toho and is considered an early favorite.

“I think that the timing of this tournament is going to be perfect,” said Segraves. “It’s cold right now, but the warm weather is expected to return in the next few weeks. With the expected sunshine and the full moon, the fish are going to pop. There really isn’t going to be much of a local advantage; we’re going to see a lot of really big fish.

“The weather conditions are going to be a huge determining factor for the winning weights,” Segraves went on to say. “If the weather is nice, I think you’ll need to catch an average of 20 pounds through the first two days just to make the top-20 cut and fish the weekend. This tournament has the potential to set some new records.”

Fishing fans that can’t make the trek to Central Florida can still follow along with all of the tournament action at FLWFishing.com. Live on-the-water tweets, updates and videos will be posted throughout the four days of competition as well as a live streaming video feed of the weigh-in held at 5 p.m. each day.

In FLW Tour competition, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. The 2015 Forrest Wood Cup will be in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Aug. 20-23 on Lake Ouachita and is hosted by Visit Hot Springs. The Forrest Wood Cup Champion could win as much as $500,000 – professional bass-fishing’s richest prize.

Coverage of the Lake Toho tournament will be broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) when Season 20 of “FLW” premieres Sept. 28 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

ET. The Emmy-nominated "FLW" television show airs on NBCSN, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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Crest pushes past South Point 68-60

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com The 2014-2015 South Point basketball season has been dramatic. The Red Raiders started off slow but by mid-season they were making up lost ground. South Point finished the season 11-12. In conference play they were 7-7. South Point got into the playoff in a stunning come from behind 67-64 tie breaker win over Forestview. The win put the Red Raiders in post season play for the first time since 2000. Unfortunately, South Point drew a tough 1st round opponent. The Red Raiders had to travel to Crest to take on the #2 seed Chargers. On paper this game should have been a blow out. But South Point wasn't about to leave the stage that early. In a game that proved to be tight, Crest ended South Point's roller coaster season 68-60.

Over the last few weeks game preparation has been hard on the Red Raiders and head coach Kody Kubbs. As was the case with the Forestview game, snow, ice and all around nasty weather forced a game delay. The game that had been scheduled for mid-week had to be pushed back to Friday night. All the delays appeared to have worn on the Red Raiders.

When South Point started off they didn't appear ready to take on the 19-4 Chargers.

"We got down early," coach Kubbs said. "They were hot. We were anxious and nervous." see SOUTH POINT page 11

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Banner-News Sports SOUTH POINT from page 10 In this game Crest was not messing around. They quickly showed why they were the #2 seed. In first period action the Chargers jumped out to an early 21-8 lead on the overwhelmed Red Raiders. South Point was already down by 11 before they scored their first points.

South Point was able to regroup in the 2nd period. Offensively they struggled but they were able to keep Crest in check outscoring the Chargers 11-9.

The Red Raiders went into the locker room trailing Crest 30 to 19.

In the second half South Point was able to mount a more effective offensive effort. Led by junior Brandon Reeves the Red Raiders fought to get back into the game. Again they outscored Crest. This time by a 18 to 9 margin. As the 3rd period came to a close the Red Raiders were very much in the thick of the battle. South Point was only down by 2 points in a tight 39-37 contest.

In the 4th period South Point had some chances to take the lead. It just seemed that Crest had an answer for whatever South Point did. Little by little Crest increased their lead.

"Things got better in the 3rd and 4th," Kubbs added. "We got to within 2 and 4 points. We had several opportunities. We just couldn't make the shot we needed to."

As the 4th period started to wind down South Point had to do what it could to get a break. Strategic fouls gave the Red Raiders no help.

"At the end of the game we missed some shots," Kubbs said. "We had to foul them and they hit the free throws."

Several Red Raider players had good outings in their first playoff appearance. Brandon Reeves had a 23 point night. Ryan Williams had 17 points. Blake Zieske continued to impress. The freshman put up 12 points in a fitting finale to what should be a promising career.

The season may be over but the 20142015 Red Raiders have a lot to show for it.

"The season started as a bit of a struggle," Kubbs said. "But we started to put it together and play well."

The Red Raiders really did come together as a team as the season wore on. They found their defensive stride and started to gel as a unit.

"Hard work paid off," Kubbs said. "This is a good group of young men. I will miss seeing them daily."

If the South Point season could be summed in just a few words coach Kubbs did it.

"We beat Forestview and got to the state playoffs."

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College and Career Expo is this Saturday at Eastridge Mall Local middle and high school students and their families are invited to learn about opportunities that await them beyond graduation during the fourth annual College and Career Expo.

Gaston County Schools will host the free event on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Eastridge Mall, 246 North New Hope Road, Gastonia.

Representatives from 43 colleges and universities from around the country will be available to answer questions, give out college literature and provide information about applying for scholarships and financial aid. The event also includes 11 businesses from the Gaston County area with information about career opportunities.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “We encourage students and parents to attend the College and Career Expo to talk with college and business representatives, ask questions, gather information, and learn more about choices available after graduating from high school.”

The following information sessions are scheduled for the College and Career Expo: • NCAA Athletic Eligibility presented by Mathieu Chapman, Highland School of Technology, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

• Keep Calm and Plan Your Future: Career and College 101 presented by Dr. Kevin Plonk and Shannon Froehlich, Ashbrook High School, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• SPARC3 Program presented by Jennifer Nichols, Gaston College, 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.

Certified Nurse Aide refresher course at Gaston College Gaston College is offering a course for Nurse Aides who are preparing for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam for listing on the North Carolina Registry. The Certified Nurse Aide I Refresher course is a hybrid class that combines classroom sessions and on-line learning.

The course is designed for those who want to be listed on the North Carolina Registry after being listed in another state, those who have allowed their N.C. list-

ing to expire, and those who want to be listed on the basis of military or nursing school education. A state-approved Nursing Assistant I course or equivalent is a pre-requisite for participation in this course.

The course will meet in the David Belk Cannon Health Institute on Gaston College’s Dallas Campus from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays from April 14 through April 28.

In addition to these 12 hours in the classroom, the course

includes 28 hours of on-line learning. The fee for the 40hour course is $150.00.

Individuals can register for the Certified Nurse Aide I Refresher course by clicking on WebAdvisor at www. gaston.edu and following the links for Continuing Education. Registration forms can also be mailed in. Call Gaston College’s Community Education Department at 704-9222244 to receive a registration form or for additional information about the course.

Gaston College offers seminar for emerging leaders This March, Gaston College presents LeadingEdge: A Foundation for Effective Leadership, a high-powered one-day seminar designed for newly hired and newly promoted managers in business and industry.

The seminar consists of presentations, discussions, and hands-on skill building exercises that will develop and refine foundational and leadership skills such as effective communication, motivation and planning. Joanna Roop, founder and CEO of The People Tree, will lead the seminar. Roop has a degree in education with a specialization in corporate training and development and holds a variety of Organizational Development and Leadership certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt, Human Performance Technology and Situational Leadership II. She brings 20 years of corporate organizational development experience in the retail, supply chain and academic industry.

“Today successful companies and organizations know there is a positive relationship between investment in leadership development and financial performance,” said Beth Hollars, Director of Community Education at Gaston College.

“Companies and organizations have proven those who spend 30% or more on training and

development budgets on leadership development are more likely to report increased revenue and (ROI) a return on investment.”

“Not only does the company benefit financially, the individuals that received the leadership training also benefit by showing greater initiative, innovation, self-confidence, collaboration, focused shared values and initiative and ownership as calculated risk takers,” said Ms. Hollars.

Individuals can register for the seminar, or employers can enroll their emerging leaders for participation. All participants will leave the seminar with basic leadership tools, a starting plan for developing additional skills and a newfound cadre of fellow professionals.

The LeadingEdge: A Foundation for Effective Leadership seminar includes lunch with featured speakers and networking opportunities. The cost is $119.00. The six-hour seminar is offered in two locations: Tuesday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gaston College Kimbrell Campus, 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard, Belmont. Thursday, March 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Office of LEDA (Lincoln Economic Development Association), 502 E. Main Street, Lincolnton.

For additional information and to register for the seminar, call 704-922-6250.

Learn to decorate cupcakes at Gaston College’s Kimbrell Campus Cupcakes are one of the most popular food trends and Gaston College will teach you to create these delicious desserts. Tasty Art: The Basics of Cupcakes will be offered at the College’s Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, beginning on Monday, April 13.

The class will teach the baSouth Point High's Ryan Williams shoots a jump shot during last week's tournament game sics of decorating cupcakes, against Crest. The Raiders fell short by a score of 68-60. including making the right kind of frosting, piping frosting onto Photo by Lydia Julen the cupcakes, and enhancing

the cupcakes with a variety of delectable fillings. Students must bring their own supplies to the class; a list of required supplies will be provided upon registration.

The class will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday evenings from April 13 through April 27. The class takes place on Gaston College’s Kimbrell Campus at 7220 Wilkinson Boulevard in Belmont. The class fee is $52.00.

Individuals can register for Tasty Art: The Basics of Cupcakes online by clicking on WebAdvisor at www. gaston.edu and following the links for Continuing Education. Registration forms can also be mailed in. Call Gaston College’s Community Education Department at 704-922-2244 to receive a registration form or for additional information about the class.

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Miss East Gaston contestants performed a group gogo number during the pageant.

Photo by Bill Ward

East Gaston High held its Miss East Gaston pageant last weekend. Winners include Miss East Gaston 2015 Jessica Runyan, Runner Up Ne'Ja Ervin, 2nd runer up Lauren Luckadoo, Congeniality Kristen Lunsford, Fan favorite (voted on by audience) Kristen Lunsford.

Photo by Bill Ward

Leader of the Pack at East Gaston Leader of the Pack, the musical, will be presented by the East Gaston Theate Department.

Based on an original concept by Melanie Mintzwith, this jukebox musical celebrates the life and times of the Brooklyn-born Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds skyrocketed to the top of the pop charts in the early to mid-1960s. Leader of the Pack will play at the East Gaston auditorium on March 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7:30pm with a 2:30pm Matinee show on March the 28th. Admission is $10, and everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy the show. The show is directed by J. Michael Beech and it will be his first musical at East Gaston High School. Stars include; Lauren Luckadoo as Ellie Greenwich, Thomas Moore as Jeff Barry, Issac Black as Gus Sharkey and Destiny Sanders as Darlene Love.

It was chilly but Fourth grade students from Kiser Elementary School recently visited Camp Thunderbird where they went canoeing, took a compass course, and learned about animal adaptations and habitats.

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Hannah King named Miss South Point South Point High School held its annual Miss South Point Pageant on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Gerald Cortner Auditorium at the school. South Point junior, Hannah King, was crowned as the new Miss South Point; junior, Madison Canterberry, was the first runner-up; and senior, Gabriella Porter, was the second runner-up. Hannah King also received the Alyson Hall Spirit Award. Kelsey Kinnett was selected by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality.

Hannah is the daughter of Mark and Christee King. Her talent was a vocal and guitar performance. At South Point

Hannah is a member of the Beta and National Honor Society, Chamber Choir, Model United Nations, Interact Club, Project Unify, and the Bible Club where she serves as a praise band leader. Ranked in the top five percent of her class, Hannah has received academic awards in science and has earned top scholar recognition. Hannah’s future plans are to attend a four year university and medical school with the hopes of becoming a neonatal surgeon.

Contestants were judged in the areas of interview, fashion wear, talent and evening wear. Miss South Point is a scholar-

ship pageant, and proceeds for the scholarships are generated by advertisement sales. As Miss South Point, Hannah will receive a $6,000 scholarship; Madison will receive a $2,500 scholarship, and Gabriella will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

The pageant was hosted by David Grimes, a teacher at South Point, and Christina Benedict, the 2014 Miss South Point. Mrs. Karmen Teague, a South Point Language Arts teacher, directed the pageant.

Miss South Point 2015 Hannah King Miss South Point Pageant fianlists are left to right: Madison Canterberry, Hannah King, Garbriella Porter

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Seven members of the South Point High School DECA chapter- left to right back: Sanval Ali, Vageli Mageras, Lauren Andrews, Sean Chaudhry , Bilal Jaliawala Left to right front: Jessica Helton, Madison Canterberry- recently participated in the NC DECA Career Development Conference in Greensboro NC. The South Point Chapter received the Chapter of Distinction award for the program of work and membership increase. The following students were recognized and scored proficiency in the following areas: Sanval Ali and Sean Chaudhry- Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan, Restaurant and Food Service Management and Automotive Services Marketing Series, Lauren Andrews- Entrepreneurship Participating Event and Human Resource Management Series, Madison Canterberry- Apparel and Accessories Marketing series, Jessica Helton- Applied Marketing Math and Principals of Hospitality and Tourism, and Vageli Mageras- Principles of Business Management and Administration. Vageli also participated in Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan and Bilal Jaliawala participated in the Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series. South Point’s DECA chapter has 85 members and is advised

by Rhonda Van Pelt. NC DECA’s membership is over 7200. DECA’s focus is emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

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Gaston Christian High School Beta Club held its ceremony for new inductees on Monday evening, February 23. The 64 students and their parents were honored at a reception following the induction service. Pictured are the 2015 inductees (right to left): Row 1—Micah Barber, Lillian Barrett, Benjamin Burgess, Jordyn Burrell, Sofia Cano, Liliana Chapman, Bridget Chew; Row 2—Kevin Chitu, Susan Colvin, Kathryn Davis, Julianne Denham, Jay Du, Grace Erwin; Row 3—Moriah Faulk, Kathryn Forbes, Christian Forlines, BreeAnna Foster, Maurice Foster III, Ashlee Hamrick; Row 4—Jared Hedges, Laramie House, Ocean Huang, Alexander Jiang, Brittany Kernea, Sydney Lay, Tanner Leonard; Row 5—Xan Lockman, Mary Claire Long, MaKayla Lucas, Casey McEown, Rachel McKenney, Tyler Melton; Row 6—Will Morrison, Ian Muana, Yani Nie, Hannah Olson, Paul O’Meara, Jr., Payton Prince; Row 7—Katie Pruett, Jordan Putnam, Joshua Putnam, Hailey Rednour, Anna Robinson, Kristin Rouse; Row 8—Emma Shearer, Jesse Singletary, Veronica Song, John Talton, Payton Taylor, Logan Thomas, Abigail Toal; Row 9—Madeline Trn, Brice Turner, Hailey Turner, Moriah Whitlow, Garrett Wilson , Lindsey Woodward; not pictured—Ryan Doutt, Jordan Farmer, Cody Lineberger, Anna Mullis, Austin Purtell, Haley Stewart, Emma Weatherford Gaston Christian School photo

As part of the Backpacks and Basics program, Classroom Central and Two Men and a Truck worked together to surprise students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary with backpacks filled with crayons, pencils, notebooks and other school supplies. The project was funded through a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County. "These supplies arrived at just the right time, ensuring that our students will have all they need to keep learning and succeeding in the second semester of the school year," said principal Amy Hord.

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Gaston Day School has announced its 2015 Homecoming Queen and Court. Left to right: freshman Grace Wynkoop, sophomore Olivia Reiber, junior Allie Maier, senior Andi Boston, senior Gray Heath (Queen), senior Gigi Smith, junior Taylor Lawing, sophomore Caroline Pendleton, and freshman Ashley Jamison. Grace is the daughter of Dan and Heather Wynkoop, Olivia daughter of Mark and Jenny Reiber, Allie daughter of George and Patty Maier, And Daughter of Mike and Kristi Boston, Gray daughter of Paul and Julie Heath, Gig daughter of Rodney Smith and Pam Smith, Taylor daughter of Andrea Lawing and Dale Lawing, Caroline daughter of Clay and Carole Pendleton, Ashley daughter of Phil and Debbie Jamison.

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**WILL FINANCE** 1999 Mobile Home 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom (Belmont) **Will Finance....No Banks. ** I have a nice 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom 1999 mobile home for sale in Belmont, NC. The home comes with ALL black appliances and central heat and air (installed less that one year ago). Each room is also wired and cable ready.T here is also a ramp that leads up to the front door and is wheel-chair accessible. Great opportunity for a family.

The home is located in Cato mobile home park and lot rent is $250 per month. This includes water, sewer, and trash pick every Thursday. You will have to provide information for background, credit, and income for park approval prior to moving in.

This home will not last long so contact me today at 980-272-8706. I am asking $18,500 for this nice home.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Announcements WANTED: LAND TO LEASE FOR HUNTING, 10 or more acres. Very responsible adult, 40 years old, guaranteed to take good care of your land! No littering. If interested, references offered. Please call, 704-6924449.

COUNTY LINE TIMBER is buying Hardwood & Pine Timber, 8 acres or more. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience.

NC Certified. 828-289-0742, 828-248-3659.

HUGE LIQUIDATION SALE! 70% to 95% off Retail. New merchandise has arrived - everything from HBA to Easter & Summer. One DAY ONLY! Sat. March 7th, 9am-5pm. CASH ONLY! Side Door Sale, next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, Forest City.

FREE WOOD! Old barn needs to be removed. Call 828-755-4556.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info. Call 704-865-1561 (24 hrs.).

Autos/Trucks 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, 4 cylinder, auto, air, runs great, nice, only 113k miles, $4500.

828-247-4889.

2003 BUICK LESABRE, 3800 V6, one owner, 150k miles, CarFax, very nice & clean, $4500.

828-247-4889.

1996 CHEVY REG. S-10, 4x4, air, auto, 202k miles, 2nd owner, $3800. 828-289-7783.

2007 FORD TAURUS, V6, good shape, AC, good heat, new tires, 167k highway miles, $2850. 828248-1950 or 828-429-8197.

FOR SALE: DOUBLE AXLE TRAILER, 16’ long factory built trailer. FOR PARTS OR WHOLE: 1981 CHEVY FULL SIZE BLAZER. 4sp, 4WD. 1995 Nissan 4x4. 1987-91 Ford 4WD. 1994 Toyota p/u 4x4. 1968-72 Ford parts. Manual & auto trans for Chevy & Ford. Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7x15. Set of factory Ford gray center cap & beauty rim, 7x15 & 8x15. Ford alum wheels 15x8. Factory Toyota 4WD wheels. 2WD. 5 sp Ford straight drive trans, fits 2.9 V-6 Ranger. 50 square bales grass hay. Kerosene & fuel oil heaters for house or bldg. Antique barber chair. WANT TO BUY: Bobcat, 4 wheel dr. Tractor, reasonably priced. Pickup trucks, any model, make, condition. Nissan or Toyota Pickups. 50th Anniversary Die Cast Collectors Set. Need set 2, NASCAR Limited Edition.

704-538-9742.

1989 BRONCO II XLT, 4WD, AC, PS, PW, PDL. $3000 obo.

704-300-6963.

1993 CHEVY SILVERADO TRUCK, LWB, 2WD, 139K mi. $3000. 704-300-6963.

1985 MAZDA RX7 GSL, white with red interior, automatic, sunroof. Runs good, $3450. Call 704-300-1818.

1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, 80k actual miles. 350 LT1 engine, leather, heated seats, CD, phone, excellent inside & out. $4250 obo. 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954.

1994 DODGE DAKOTA, completely RESTORED! “Must see!” $3500 Firm. Call 704-600-6446.

FOR SALE: 2006 BLACK HIII HUMMER, 177K miles, $10,000 or will trade for HII Hummer. Call 704-472-6298 between 9am7pm.

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DRIVERS: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from Statesville, NC to surrounding states.

1997 DODGE INTREPID, in Apply: TruckMovers.com or: good condition. Only $2200. Call 1-877-606-7083. (2/18, 25, 3/04 704-406-9984 and leave mes- &11)

1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE Runs great, New water pump, Good on gas, In good condition. $1,200 OBO. Call 864-490-1074

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1997 DODGE VAN, 15 PASSENGER, church van. 94k miles, new tires, $6000. 704284-2075.

2003 FORD, MUSTANG, V6, RED, low mileage, good condition, $4500 obo. 704-300-2939.

2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT, 4X4, 67k miles, all power, rebuilt title, $8200 obo.

HAMRICK AUTO SALES, BELWOOD, NC. 704-477-2713.

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, 2 dr, 117k miles, auto, runs good, rebuilt title, $3500 cash.

HAMRICK AUTO SALES, BELWOOD. 704-477-2713.

ESTATE, COLLECTIBLE, INDOOR YARD SALE. Saturday, March 7th at 2121 Chatfield Rd, Shelby, NC 28150. 7 am – 1 pm.

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT LT sedan, 60k miles, all power, reFarm & Garden built title, $6500 obo. HAMRICK AUTO SALE, BELWOOD. 704- 2005 JOHN DEERE Lawn Trac277-2713. tor, LT150, 15HP, 38” cut. Excel1997 BMW 328i CONVERT- lent condition with few hours of IBLE. Loaded, new front end, operation due to location at vacanew tires, recent tires, $4500. tion home in Lake Lure, $1,000.

704-785-8638.

704-692-0899.

1987 IROC CAMARO, V-8, five speed, black on grey leather, T-tops, no rust, carport kept, runs great, asking $4200. 864838-0073.

For Rent

MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices starting at Announcements $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 BOATS, PONTOONS WANTED or (evening) 704-739-1425. (tfn)

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For Sale

FREE 2BR 1BA EFFICIENCY MOBILE HOME in Kings Mountain near Hwy 74 bypass, just pay lot rent of $295/mo! Central heat; Pet’s ok. Call 980-9396633 x4.

CPAP RESMED plus machine, mask, hose, bag, $225. Yamaha 221 Flute Silver Plated/case, $275. Bundy Flute, $90. 828447-3609.

TWO BURIAL PLOTS, ROSEHILL CEMETERY, Fallston, $1400. 704-434-7908, 704-4664185.

For Sale HARDWOOD FOR SALE. Rutherfordton area, long wheel base, $100. 828-429-0598 or 828-2896072.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE: Sold out of season wood. I have Oak & Hickory. $60 1/2 ton load. Cut, split & delivered. Senior Citizen & Military discounts.

Open Sundays, 9am-5pm.

1-828-395-0758.

TECHNICS INDOOR SOUND SYSTEM, 5 disc CD player & amp w/4 large speakers & cabinets, nice, $185 for all. 828-2897783.

M & M USED APPLIANCES. Large selection, late models, 30 day warranty, in Ellenboro. 828305-0322 or 828-980-2477.

BRICK HOUSE, 3BR, 1BA, fully remodeled, move in ready, located in Forest City. $79,900. 828429-5202 or 828-429-5858.

SWIMMING POOLS! 12x24 inground, completely installed, 30 year warranty. Come & See! Retail, $16,900. Now $8,995. Offer plied. Available in 1 to 2 weeks. Limited. 828-657-5944.

for our upcoming Online Auction.

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Business Services CHIMNEY SWEEP. WESTERN CAROLINA CHIMNEY SWEEP. Cleaning, Repair, Pest removal, Caps. 15yrs exp. Ellenboro +75 miles. Neal Wallace, 828-2237730.

RA SEAMLESS GUTTERS, LLC. 18yrs experienced installer, 5” & 6” K Style Gutters & Gutter Guard. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. 828-245-4090. ragutters. com - ragutters@yahoo.com

Rent - $100.00 weekly. For more FLAGS & FLAG POLES in info call: 704-751-7694. (2/25 & stock. J Johnson Sales, Inc. 8283/04) 245-5895.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required.

No pets. 704-284-0033.

2 & 3 BR. MOBILE HOMES. Nice & clean. Water, furnished. Oak Grove Comm. 704-739-0259.

2BR 1.5BA, NICE COUNTRY LIVING, 10 minutes from Shelby.

NO PETS. Retirees Welcome.

GOLD, GEMSTONES, RARE 704-692-0447.

MINERALS, jewelry making 2BR MOBILE HOME in Patclasses and all your prospecting terson Springs area. NO PETS. needs. Gold panning field trips.

KM Gold & Gem Mining. 704- $350 month, $200 deposit. 704477-7188.

466-5570, 980-223-9184.

DO YOUR OWN WILL! Protect 2BR 1BA MOBILE HOME, your hard earned assets from the beautiful kitchen cabinets and Gov. For proper forms, send $20 more! Kings Mountain near Hwy & SASE to: G.F. Courtney, 210 74 bypass, rent to own for $450/ Cleveland Ave. Apt. 12-B, Kings mo and own in only 5 years. Pets ok. Call 980-939-6633 x4.

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WANTED CRAFT VENDORS, 3BR 2BA MOBILE HOME newly Product producers & Service remodeled! Kings Mountain near providers needed for a Business Hwy 74 bypass, rent to own for Expo April 4th, 2015 in Gastonia. $485/mo! Pets ok. Call 980-939Call 704-830-7945 for more in- 6633 x4. formation 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES, Shelby & Kings Mountain. Remodeled. Water, trash, lawn maintenance included. Starting WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campat $115 week. 1905 Prentice Dr, ers. Call 828-429-3935.

Shelby. 704-649-3491.

2011 FLAGSTAFF Pop-up camper. Air, heat, heated mat- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, tresses, awning, great shape, central air & heat, dishwasher supplied. Available in 1-2 weeks, $4600. Call 828-429-3935.

Rent, $100 weekly. for more info, CAMPER, TRAVEL TRAILER, call 704-751-7694. big awning, 2008 DUTCHMAN, 28 ft., 1 slide out, good condition, COZY 2BR 1BA APARTMENT, located in friendly neighborhood $14,500. 704-466-9019. in Cherryville, NC. $400 month.

2001 MODEL, 29FT FLEET- 704-435-3311.

WOOD TERRY camper, sleeps 6, fully loaded, one slide out, nice 2 & 3BR, ALL ELECTRIC, SHELBY HOUSES, Well insu& clean, $6500. 864-838-0073. lated. $399-500 per month. $450

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For Rent

2BR 2BA MOBILE HOME remodeled inside! Kings Mountain DRIVERS: CDL-A Company near Hwy 74 bypass, rent to own Drivers. Sign-On Bonus! Quick- for $435/mo and own in only 4 way Transportation is Hiring. years. Pets ok. Call 980-939Home Every Other Day, Excel- 6633 x4. lent Benefits, High Earnings. TWO MOBILE HOMES, Boiling Call: 877-600-2121. (3/04 & 11) Springs area & Waco. 2BR 2BA, $90 weekly, $200 deposit, NO WAREHOUSE HELP - full or part PETS. 704-477-0750. time. Apply online at www.mightydollar.org for Forest City store.

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TRAILERS, NEW 5x8, $499.99.

J Johnson Sales, Inc. 828-2455895.

CLUB CAR GOLF CART, 6” lift, new mags & wheels, John Deere Green, new batteries installed, onboard charger, $3500. 828447-3627.

SOLID CHERRY dining room suite, 8 chairs, 2 leaves, lighted large hutch, asking $375. Can send pic or see in person. 828289-2109.

FIREARM: RUGER 45 CALIBER, old army, stainless, black powder, $450. Simmons binoculars 20x50, $50. Both excellent condition. 828-287-4541.

BOAT FOR SALE: Rigged for Stripers & Cats, 70HP & 5HP Troll. Must see! Call 828-4420101.

WRIGHTLINE VANTAGE S2 SERVER & DATA CENTER racks w/cooling equipment. U Height 12,25,42,45 Width 24”,30” Depth 39,42,48” Weight Capacity 2,000lbs. 704-466-3946.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT to buy a new Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler.

Call today for more info and special pricing! Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828-245-0174.

NEED BUSINESS CARDS TO PROMOTE YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS? 1000 raised print business cards starting at $35 + tax. Shelby Shopper & Info, 503 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 704-484-1047 or Rutherford Weekly, 369 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 828-248-1408.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture.

Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.

TRAILERS, Lawn mower trailers enclosed, equipment, horse & cattle trailers, saddlery. Check our prices before you buy!!

Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389.

TRAILERS: BUY, SELL, TRADE. Over 50 trailers in stock.

Utility, Box, Dump, Gooseneck.

Parts, service & repairs. 828245-5895.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.

STORAGE BUILDINGS for sale.

Buy or Rent to Own. Free delivery & set up. 828-245-5895.

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE, square bale, 704-4876855.

STORAGE SHEDS, CARPORTS, GARAGES. All sizes & colors. Installed FREE! J Johnson Sales, Inc. 828-245-5895.

EXCALIBUR COMPUTER SERVICE, We repair and sell laptops and desktops, most repairs in 3 days or less. 704-434-5057, M-F. 8am-5pm.

STORAGE BUILDINGS, WE BUY, Sell, Trade, move storage buildings, trade in metal advertising signs, vintage toys, guns, anything of value. 828-245-5895.

(8) 10’ LIGHT FIXTURES, covers & bulbs, good shape, $15 each. Spectrum RS-232 Sound System, new, HD, pro-series, 6 pieces. 828-755-4048.

ANTIQUE COUCH, $175, Beige color. Antique wing back chair, $75, beige. Two small chairs, $30 each. Call 704-482-7079, leave message.

STRAPLESS WHITE BALL GOWN WEDDING DRESS. Never worn, $500 obo. 828-4477122.

SHOPSMITH WOODWORKING TOOLS Band saw, tablesaw, Lathe, sander and router. Most attachments. $250.00. 704-7394411 BIG MAPLE CHINA CABINET. White china with red roses trimmed in gold, $300 obo. 704739-7298.

2.5 TON HEAT PUMP, NHP030AKC2, International Comfort. Inside Payne PF4MN8037. Installed 9/2/11, removed 8/2014 for hi-efficiency unit, R22. Was told it was working when removed. $400. 828453-0828.

VERY NICE BUNK BEDS, heavy built, with built in stairs & desk. Mattress & box springs included, $250 obo. 704-4778623.

6PC BEDROOM SET, full/ queen, not real wood, $350 obo.

Tony Little Gazelle, $50, call 704-974-2182.

FOR SALE: CAROLINA PANTHER PSL 2 seats, Section 502, Seats 23, 24, (aisle seats). $2500 for PSL plus season tickets, $1077. Call 704-482-7543.

2 GAS WEEDEATERS. Used only 2 times. Pool table, trundle bed (twin), shop vac. Craftsman rake for riding mower. 704-4662913.

25.2 CUFT GE PROFILE side by side refrigerator. Antique mahogany dining table w/leaf.

Antique oak desk. Antique mahogany chest of drawers. 704473-1413, 704-472-1191.

CUTTING TORCH SET, gauges, hoses, 2 acetylene tanks, one oxygen tank & cart, $450.

864-838-0073.

CAST IRON WOOD BURNING INSERT w/forced air. Good condition, $600 obo. 704-482-9333.

Leave message if no answer.

Shelby area.

Mobile Homes MOBILE HOME, 14X66 FOR SALE, central air, deck, under pinning, must be moved, $6000.

704-300-0723.

Real Estate 3 BR, 2 FULL BATHS HOUSE FOR SALE. Great school location. Hardwood Floors. 603 Princeton Dr. in KM. Call: 704472-7889 or 910-770-6400.

(2/11,18,25 & 3/04) LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Realty at 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org.

(3/04,11,18 & 25)

GAME TABLE and 5 matching upholstered rolling chairs, tan color, green felt top which can be removed to use a regular table, $200 (Freemantown Road area) 843-532-2912 or 843-663-4243.

DOUGH PROOFER, COMPLETE LOCKWOOD MODEL CA67-PF34-SD $1,000. Dough press 9in Dough pro-model DP1809 $500. CALL 704-4731306

ANTIQUE BEDROOM SUITE, $300. Dry sink, $150. Hall bench, $150. Dishwasher, $100. Laundry tower, $50. Propane water heater, $125. 828-447-3627, 828-453-0406.

MOTORCYCLE, BLACK & SILVER, 2008 V-Star 650, $4900 obo. Two Kayaks, both $500.

Small wooden table, $20. Red wooden roll around cart table, $20. Used roll around tool box, $40. Used recliner, $50. 4 drawer dresser, $40. 704-480-1274.

2006 HONDA RANCHER, 4x4, auto & electric shift, serviced, 749 miles, 130 hours, $3650.

828-429-0463.

2002 3255 RL, MONTANA 5TH wheel camper. Craftsman front tine tiller. 250 gallon drum cooler.

704-517-6403.

2012 POLARIS RZRS, good condition, $9500. Call 704-4777760.

FRIGIDAIRE HEAVY DUTY, extra capacity, 2 speed, over/under stacked washer/dryer, $450.

New, never used. 9-5 Please.

828-429-7800.

BEES FOR SALE: 3 pound packages. Italian bees with Queen, $95. Bee hives w/ honey super, $139. Fred, 828-9800725.

MOVING SALE! MANY, MANY ITEMS available. Please call 704-739-5141, for a complete list available by email.

Motorcycles/ATV

2002 HD ROAD KING, blue, deluxe model, lots of extras, $7000.

704-473-7129.

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE Scarlet red, only 13,848 miles. In excellent condition. Many extras. $17,500 OBO. 980-285-0918

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LINCOLNTON • NC

MORGANTON • NC

1221 E. MAIN ST.

HWY. 18 NORTH • 2109 S. STERLING ST.

Stk#48163 V/6, Auto, 3rd Row

Stk#48299 V6, 3rd Row, Auto, 2WD

500 DOWN DELIVERS!

149 payments

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199 payments

Stk#48510A. AWD, V6, leather, loaded.

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159 payments

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181 payments

Stk. 4824OR, Ext. Cab, 2WD, 4 cyl., auto.

Stk #48155 4 Cyl., Auto, 80K Miles.

$

226 payments

Stk#47744R Leather, Sunroof, V/6

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199 payments

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150 payments

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199

payments

Stk #48694 V6, Auto, 4x4

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177 payments 2005 0 LEXUS ES330

Stk#48328 V10, Auto, 2WD

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238 payments

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143 payments

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175 payments

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159 payments

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159 payments

Stk#46946 4 Cyl., Auto, 59K Miles

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187 payments

Stk#48434R 3rd Row Seat, Sharp Ride

Stk#48279R V/6, Auto, Leather, 76K Miles

2004 FORD F-250 LARIAT CREW OVER 500 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! ALL VEHICLES WITH WARRANTY!

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187 payments

Stk#47262R. Nicely equipped, low miles.

149 payments 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

219 payments

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182 payments

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163 payments 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

Stk#48432R Hard Top, 97K Miles, 4.0 6 Cyl., Auto

Stk#48548 Leather & Much More! Sweet Truck!

Stk#47888 Leather, Sunroof & More!

Stk#48378 Leather & Much More!

$

202 payments

$

191 payments

Stk#48452.

76K miles, sharp ride!

$

201 payments

Stk#47969.

Leather, Sunroof & More.

Stk#47927R. V-6, auto, nice truck.

201 payments

Stk#48040R 3rd Row Seat, 8 Passenger

$

159 payments

Stk#48490.

Sunroof, alloy wheels.

$

237

payments

$

201

payments

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190

payments

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA SL $

177

payments

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205

payments

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190

payments

2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT Stk#47996 Nice Ride!

$

188

payments

2012 2 012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS Stk#48125.

Sharp ride!

$

191

payments

2007 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE

NISSAN ALTIMA SL

WE FINANCE!

2005 LEXUS ES330

2004 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4

2006 20 00 0 06 BMW 325XI Stk#47366R. Leather, sunroof & more.

184

payments

2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4

2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 $

$

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI SLT QUAD CAB

2004 HONDA ACCORD EX-LL EX Stk#48413.

3rd row seat, 72K miles, DVD & more.

221

2007 FORD F150 FX4 EXT CAB 4X4

2002 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 4X4

2005 LEXUS IS300 $

$

Stk#47958.

Leather, Sunroof & More!

2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 4X4

2006 SCION Xb Xb Stk#47978R Leather, Sunroof, Loaded

157 payments

2007 GMC ACADIA AWD SLT

2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 Stk#48069.

V/6, Leather, Loaded, Sunroof.

Stk#48620.

3rd row seat, lether & more.

2006 ISUZU I-280

2008 8 KIA SORENTO LX

2009 KIA OPTIMA LX Stk#48030R V6, 5 Spd., 2WD

159 payments

Stk#48068 V6, Auto, 2 WD

2007 ACURA TL Stk#46359 4 Cyl., 5 Speed, 60K

$

$

2005 MERCURY MARQUIS GS

2005 TOYOTA AVALON XLS

2010 MINI COOPER S Stk#48280R. V-6, auto, loaded.

Stk#48225 58K Miles, Nice Ride!

2008 KIA SPECTRA SX

2001 JEEP WRANGER 4X4 Stk#47692 4 Cyl., 6 Spd., Leather

279 payments 2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED

2006 HONDA ACCORD Stk#48541 Soft Top, 4 Cyl., 5 Speed

$

$

payments

2005 005 G GMC MC YUKON XL DENALI 4X4

*On Approved Credit.

2007 JEEP COMMANDER Stk#48293.

V6, auto, leather, sunroof.

Stk#48224.

3rd row seat, DVD, leather.

$

$

2004 0 4H HONDA ONDA A ODYSSEY

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