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Thursday, March 16, 2017

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Banking bombshell to hit downtown Belmont

By Alan Hodge

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Since 1925 a bank of one brand or another has operated out of the iconic building at 32N. Main St. in downtown Belmont but that could come to an end this fall.

The current tenant of the bank portion of the three-story structure, Wells Fargo, has announced it will close the branch there in November.

Wells Fargo spokesman Josh Dunn explained the reasoning behind the closure.

“We periodically review our retail distribution network to determine what best fits our long-term needs to best serve our customers,” Dunn said.

“We examines branch profitability, customer transaction patterns, and the overall branch network in the market. Our customers want convenience The Wells Fargo main branch in downtown Belmont will be closing in and we know that many choose November. A bank has operated in the building at 32N. Main since it was See BANK page 2 the Bank of Belmont in the mid-1920s.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Just when folks thought it was safe to get out the swim trunks and sun tan lotion, our region was hit by Old Man Winter with a blast of snow early Sunday morning.

The micro-blizzard dumped about an inch of the stuff on trees and the ground but roads were not bad at all. About 800 Duke Energy customers lost power Sunday from 10am to 2pm in the Hickory Grove Rd. area near Mt. Holly. Larry and Linda Grant of Mt. Holly made this snow man while the making was good. See more snow pictures on page 3.

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Rail Trail 5k draws hundreds Belmont council retreat looked at a of hardy participants

by Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last Saturday's Belmont Rail Trail 5k event drew a large crowd of spandex-clad folks who braved a chilly morning to help raise funds for the Rail Trail project. Though it was nippy, at least runners and walkers stayed dry ahead of the cold rain and snow that starting falling Sunday.

The Belmont Rail Trail concept is a walking trail situated parallel to the railroad tracks that go from downtown Belmont to Belmont Abbey College.

The Belmont Rail Trail will be built within the Piedmont & Northern railroad corridor between Belmont Abbey College on the north and the gravel parking lot on Glenway Street to the south. It will cross I-85 on the existing railroad bridge. It will cross Wilkinson Boulevard at grade, with pedestrian safety improvements designed at the intersection.

Going back a bit, the Rail Trail idea dates to 2010 when Belmont officials and the NCDOT

About 200 folks braved a chilly morning last Saturday and took part in the Belmont Rail Trail 5k event held at Belmont Abbey. The run/walk raised funds Photo by Alan Hodge See RAIL TRAIL page 8 for the Rail Trail path project.

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by Alan Hodge

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Several weeks ago the Belmont city council trekked to the Whitewater Center for an annual planning retreat where a cornucopia of subjects were bandied about.

Leading the list was a look at the inevitable future growth and development in our area- especially in the South Point Rd. region. Visual aids provided to council members in that regard included a variety of charts and graphs plotting the number of building lots or units issued since 2000. The number worked out to 3,181. The McLean development led the way with 850 approved and Reflection Pointe came in second with 350 approvals. About half of the 3,181 have been permitted for construction.

Future growth issues the council tossed around at the retreat in addition to McLean included the Belmont Town Center shopping center currently under construction across from South Point High School, the South Fork Station retail development on Wilkinson Blvd., and the Amberley development with a projected development of 164 homes on Nixon Rd. Another growth and development topic that the city counSee BELMONT COUNCIL page 4

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BANK continued from page 1 their bank based on its location. Much like other retailers, we try to place our branches and ATMs where we know our customers live, work and shop. Additionally, we offer our customers a number of choices for banking with us –ATMs, phone, online, and mobile. Wells Fargo will continue to serve customers in Belmont through other nearby locations. In fact, we have two branches within four miles of the Belmont Main location, including Abbey Plaza, located at 601 Park Street, and our Mount Holly branch, located at 101 South Main Street in Mount Holly.”

According to David Dorsch, senior vice president with Charlotte-based firm Cushman and Wakefield, who manages the property, Wells Fargo's 4,687 sq. ft. space at 32 N. Main will be available for rent beginning December 1. Dorsch is also one of several businessmen who actually own the building.

“We are grateful for the ten years Wells Fargo has been in the building and look forward to the next chapter of that space.”

According to Dorsch, the space does not, repeat not, have to be a bank. Dorsch says several companies have already shown interest.

“We are open to other uses,” he said. “But have reached out to banks and credit unions. We would prefer it to be a bank.”

Wells Fargo's departure from downtown Belmont has brought a variety of reactions.

“Belmont has treasured its stately downtown bank for almost a century, and long-time residents haven’t yet absorbed news that their hometown bank is closing later this year,” said Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce president Ted Hall. “Still often referred to locally as the Bank

of Belmont, the ground floor of the town’s tallest building continues to be a center of commerce in town.”

Hall, who worked for several years in the Chamber's office when it was in the building where the bank is located, had a unique perspective on the situation.

“The economic activity stimulated by the downtown bank has spinoff benefits to many other businesses,” he said. “My desk was in the window by the bank entrance so I had a front-row view of customers coming and going all day long to do their banking there. I watched them leave the bank and cross the street to Cherub’s Café for lunch, or to shop in other downtown stores.”

Like many others, Hall would like to see another bank move in when Wells Fargo moves out, and he has been busy sending news of the 5,000 square-foot-space available for lease to prospective tenants.

“I’m confident with the vibrant economic activity taking place in Belmont today another strong business will emerge to fill that vacancy,” he said.

Belmont mayor Charlie Martin is not happy about Wells Fargo leaving. Martin has been a customer of Bank of Belmont and Wachovia as well going back to 1968.

“I don't know what Wells Fargo is thinking,” he said.

“They will lose a lot of customers including me. It's the dumbest thing they ever did.”

Martin said he called the Wells Fargo regional manager about the closure but did not get a call back.

The City of Belmont also does its banking at the 32 N. Main location.

For Wells Fargo Belmont main branch customers, many of whom had accounts going back to the Bank of Belmont and Wachovia days, who want to voice their thoughts on the closure, “feedback” cards are

available in the lobby with a a phone number and email address- 1-844-931-2273 and wellsfargo.com/feedback.

The history of banking in downtown Belmont is a long and storied one. Back in 1906, R.L. Stowe and W.B. Puett organized the Bank of Belmont and operated it out of the Belmont Hotel. In the mid-1920s the 32 N. Main building was opened. At the time it was, at three stories, the tallest office building in the area and also boasted an elevator.

The basement housed a shoe repair shop, barber shop, and print shop. Later, the basement was a designated fallout shelter in case of nuclear war.

By 1928, the Bank of Belmont had assets of around $1.5 million. The Bank of Belmont beat the odds and survived the Great Depression when many other financial institutions went broke. The bank's president R.L. Stowe, had a note posted on the front door declaring he would guarantee deposits with his own money. Another early leader of the Bank of Belmont was J. Paul Ford who eventually was president of the NC Banking Association.

In July 1981 the Bank of Belmont merged with Wachovia Bank. Ford retired in October 1981 after 54 years with the Bank of Belmont.

Will Spence was named city executive for Wachovia's Belmont operation. Assets at the time of the Wachovia takeover equaled around $36 million. In 1986 a satellite drive-up banking structure was built across Glenway St. from the rear of the Main St. building.

More change came for the former Bank of Belmont in September 2001 when Wachovia was taken over by First Union National Bank.

In 2008, Wells Fargo stepped in and now they are stepping out.

Bank of Belmont building circa 1937, Belmont, NC Photo courtesy of theMillican Pictorial Museum

New Veterans discount program – “Thank You for Your Service” being initiated

Military discharges can be filed at Register of Deeds office The Gaston County Register of Deeds, Susan S. Lockridge would like to remind all Veterans that they have the option of filing a copy of their DD Form 214, Report of Separation with their county Register of Deeds office. This service is offered as a convenience to former service members and there is no fee.

The original copy of document required for filing. As a way to encourage veterans to register their military discharge papers with us, we are initiating a new program – “Thank You for Your Service” Veterans discount program. Gaston County Register of Deeds office is partnering with local businesses to honor and celebrate our veterans by showing them we appreciate their service to our Country.

Veterans’ can receive their “Thank You for Your Service” This original 1923 receipt from the Bank of Belmont was for the loan of $200 to purchase a Ford Model A car.

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Gaston Hospice and CaroMonth health to show documentary film Gaston Hospice, in partnership with CaroMont Health, invites the community to attend a free screening of the documentary, “Being Mortal” on Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dogwood and Magnolia Rooms at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The screening is part of a nationwide public awareness campaign that uses the concept “Being Mortal,” based on the book of the same name by Atul Gawande, MD, to educate and encourage people to talk openly about end-of-life decisions.

According to the Hospice Foundation of America, 70 percent of Americans say they would prefer to die at home, but nearly 70 percent die in hospitals and institutions. Ninety percent of Americans know they should have conversations about end-of-life care, yet only 30 percent have done so.

Aired nationally on the PBS program “Frontline” in February 2015, “Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and investigates the practice of caring for the dying through the exploration of patient-doctor relationships. The film follows Dr. Gawande as he shares stories from the people and families he encounters. When Dr. Gawande’s own father

gets cancer, his search for answers about how best to care for the dying becomes a personal quest. The film sheds light on how a medical system focused on a cure often leaves out the sensitive conversations that need to happen so a patient’s true wishes can be known and honored at the end.

Organizations that were selected as a screening site had to complete an application process and were chosen based on the ability to meet specific criteria such as partnering with a community organization, providing the event at no cost to the public and agreeing to participate in a post-screening evaluation.

“Gaston Hospice is proud to sponsor the ‘Being Mortal’ project in conjunction with the Hospice Foundation of America,” said Richard Lahm, Director of Gaston Hospice. “Our screening is one of 771 events that will take place across the United States between February 2016 and June 2017. The national campaign engages audiences through film and discussion of critical endof-life issues and how to navigate that part of life with empowerment, compassion and dignity.”

After the screening, a panel will be available to guide conversation with au-

dience members to consider serious questions like, “Who will make your healthcare decisions if you can’t?” or “What kind of care do you want if you’re dying or seriously ill?” The panel will be led by Michael Case, MD, Medical Director at Gaston Hospice; Gary Shenk, MD, Gaston Hospice Board member and Rebecca Brown, MD, Medical Director of Caro- The Belmont Abbey basilica looked serene and majestic in the snow.

Photos by Alan Hodge Mont Palliative Care, a collaborative team that works closely with patients and families facing end-of-life care decisions.

For more information about the film, visit http:// www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/ frontline/being-mortal/ or to view the trailer, visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VRkr09ZMI3w.

The film is adapted from Dr. Gawande’s 2014 nationally best-selling book of the same name. More information about the book can be found at http://atulgawande. com/book/being-mortal/.

The free screening is made possible by a grant from The John and Wauna Harman Foundation in partnership with the Hospice Foundation of America.

For more information The Spirit of the Fighting Yank in Stowe Park was all alone Sunday morning since there was not about the free screening, enough snow to draw the usual crowd of folks who go sledding there when the white stuff falls. please contact Terri Ray at terry.ray@caromonthealth. org.

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BELMONT COUNCIL Belmont police made 4,290 traffic stops with 3,567 citations written, 704 verbal warnings, and 19 written warnings.

According to the council retreat statistical information, Belmont police stayed busy at Wal-Mart in 2016 with 403 larcenies, 82 suspicious persons/vehicles, 10 domestics, 50 accidents, 7 drug violations, 1 drug overdose,

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18th-century Paris was the source of things new from fashion to music.

Carolina Pro Musica presents Paris à Printemps, on March 27, 2017 at 8pm at the Abbey Basilica, Belmont. The concert features music by the uncontested master of the French cantata, Clerambault. In his cantata L'Ile de Delos the goddess of harmony is able to combine wisdom with pleasure. Assisting with the concert will be baroque violinist, John Pruett. Other music rarely heard includes instrumentals by Clerambault, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, LeClair and Morel. Join Carolina Pro Musica for the blossoming of new ideas. Musically, Paris was the place to be.

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continued from page 1 -cil got an earful on during its retreat was the Comprehensive Land Use plan.

The number and type of Belmont Police Department calls for service also received a look at the council retreat.

Calls for service in 2015 came to 15,462 while 2016 showed a tally of 20,902. In 2015 Belmont police made 638 arrests and in 2016 that numeral was 1,108. In 2016

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75 frauds, 6 car break-ins, 10 intoxicated people/drivers, and 453 miscellaneous calls.

The parking lot situation in downtown Belmont was also on the council retreat menu. As most everyone who tries to find a parking space at lunchtime knows, parking can be a challenge but the city is working on the situation. Crews have removed the railroad tracks from the

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Belmont Historical Society meeting The Belmont Historical Society general membership meeting will be March 16 at 7pm at First Baptist Church, Central Avenue, Belmont. Guest speaker

will be Al Kirby who will show his collection of World War II infantry items.

Contact info: 704-813-2648

Gaston County GOP elects officers

The Gaston County Republican Party recently held their annual County Convention where they elected new officers, including the youngest Chairman in party history. The elected officers are Chairman Jonathan Fletcher, First Vice Chairman Brad Overcash, Second Vice Chairman Neil Chastain, Secretary Esther Scott, and Treasurer Dr. Bob Neunzig. "We are not the stale party of yesterday and the American people recognized that when they supported us in 2016," Fletcher said in an address to the convention. "2018 is a vitally important election year," he continued, "so the work of our local party will be crucial in getting out the vote for Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jackson, Congressman Patrick McHenry, and District Court Judge Craig Collins, along with our other local candidates." The newly-elected officers will serve two year terms, expiring in 2019.

dirt lot on Glenway St. in preparation for that area's paving as a public lot. Other recent efforts by the city to ease the parking crunch include a new lot behind City Hall with 26 spaces, the Parkdale lot across from Glenway Pub with 32 spaces.

The March 6 meeting of the council saw that body approve an Urban Archery program with Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for 20172018. The program has been renewed each year since

2013. The council also approved lease of a space in the South Fork Station business development on Wilkinson Blvd. for an ABC store. The sub-lease will run for two years and at the end of that time the City will assign its lease to the Belmont ABC Board.

The March 6 council meeting also saw an audit presentation by MartinStarnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. According to the 2016

audit, the City of Belmont has General Fund Revenues of $9,718,517 and expenditures of $9,730,409. In 2015 those figures were $9,488,175 and $9,423,208 respectively.

Ad Valorem taxes in 2016 made up the biggest part of 2016 revenues and brought $5,876,544 to the City's coffers. As far as expenditures, Public Safety took the biggest bite out of the City of Belmont's bank account at $4,082,002.

Crews were busy removing railroad tracks from the gravel lot on Glenway St. behind Belmont Growth on the South Point peninusla, like the new Harris-Teeter seen under construction at General Store. According to Belmont public works director David Isenhour, the idea is to get Belmont Town Center across from South Point High, has been a big part of the Belmont counthe parking lot regraded, new stormwater run-off installed, new paving and striping laid on. The cil's focus.

Photo by Alan Hodge new parking lot should be completed by May or June.

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Be careful when burning debris in spring The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. “During the spring fire season, people do a lot of yard work that often includes burning leaves and yard debris,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “There are many factors to consider before doing any burning.”

North Carolinians thinking about burning debris should contact their county ranger for advice first, Troxler said. “The ranger can help maximize safety for people, property and the forest.”

Follow guidelines to reduce risk of wildfire For people who choose to burn debris, the NCFS urges them to adhere to the following tips to protect property and prevent wildfires: Consider alternatives to burning. Some yard debris, such as leaves and grass, may be more valuable if composted.

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Historian Terry Waldrop will give a free presentation at Brevard Station Museum, 112 S. Main St., Stanley, at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 23. Terry searches for lost graves and lost cemeteries in Gaston and Lincoln Counties and has helped many people locate the graves of their ancestors. The presentation on March 23 will be focused on Stanley area cemeteries.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Hickory H icckooryy G Grove rove Baptist Church

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Macedonia Baptist Church

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1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Lakeview Baptist Church

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Providence Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

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Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

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

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Bethel Baptist Church

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

East Belmont Church Of God

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist 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

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

East Belmont Presbyterian Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

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

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

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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

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

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

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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

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

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

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

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

Employees of

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

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

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

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

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

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

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

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

South Point United Methodist

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church

704-867-2317

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

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

Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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

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

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

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

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

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Community Pentecostal Center

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

Westview Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church

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

First Free Will Baptist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

LOWELL

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Bethlehem Church

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

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

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

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

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

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

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

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

Stanley Church of God

Epic Church

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

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

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Living Witness Ministries

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Church

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Second Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Springwood Freewill Baptist St. Marks United Methodist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Cramerton Temple of God Church

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Core Church

CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

North Main Baptist Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

New Covenant United Methodist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

MT. HOLLY

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

406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Mt. Holly Church of God Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness

BELMONT

For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580

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

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

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

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

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

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

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

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

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

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

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Transforming power of Jesus

The Golden Valley Crusaders Bluegrass will be in concert at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Lowesville (Stanley) NC Saturday March 25 6:00 PM. This is a free concert, however a love offering will be received. We have southern gospel every 2nd Sat and bluegrass every 4th. Everyone welcome.

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Have you ever walked outside at night and looked at your garden; looked at the trees and other plants; wondered what is happening in their lives? Are they growing, resting, just kind of sitting there? If just sitting there, what are they waiting for and why?

Biology teaches us that plants, in a process called photosynthesis, use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrate compounds; starches; then, at night, break down the stored starches to power their continued Dennis Siracusa growth.

You may be amazed, as I am that plants have an internal rhythm, clock, or monitoring capability; A 24 hour one. If plants get 12 hours of sunlight during a day, they will use up about 95% of their starch during that night. If you give the plants 8 hours of light and 16 hours of darkness, they will still use up 95% of the starch produced. This is not to infer that plants have a brain but it does, yet again, show us an amazing underlying grand design behind all life.

What about us humans when faced with darkness; darkness such as fears, anxieties, or doubt? What sustenance can we draw on for nourishment? If we live two dimensional “I am the master of my own destiny” lives, I guess we can choose to ignore our feelings; “suck it up,” as I did for years or self-medicate. Or we can look outside ourselves to our Loving God and creator and cling to the promises in His Word. He has answers for fear, anxiety and doubt. In Philippians 4:6 we learn “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition and thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Remember too, if we don’t ask, we don’t receive.

So what happens during a spiritual night? We too, draw on reserves we stored up in prayer, studying God’s Word and from hearing Him talk to us in our unique ways while we are in the shower, sitting quietly in a chair, driving, or just suddenly anywhere; just like he did with me a few minutes ago when my lovely wife talked to me about spiritual light.

Are our spiritual reserves inexhaustible? If a simple plant uses up 95% of its reserves what happens to complex humans? I don’t know if anyone knows the % but from my experience “we leak,” and no matter how much time we spend with the Lord, His marvelous wisdom and lessons seem to dribble out of us; get mentally filed somewhere not easily recalled. My rule is to give plants plenty of sun, and I encourage myself and you too, to spend plenty of time in the Son. The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26.

Meditations

I was stunned after reading an article, in the Christian Post, written by Leonardo Blair. It is a true story about a church fight which eventually led to a member's arrest. The fight started over a church pew. A family was saving some seats before the service of a baby blessing.

Another member entered the building and sat in a saved seat.

They exchanged words of anger before the service. The argument continued after the service in the parking lot. The argument escalated to punches and ended with one member hitting the other with his car. I can’t help but wonder what was going through the outside world’s mind as they read this article.

I am sure you can share a story about church fights that caused deep divisions among members. I heard stories of arguments over choosing the color of carpet for the sanctuary. I hear

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This familiar story reminds us of the transform-

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Many today think they are hopeless, lost, and doomed to a life of rejection. Like Zacchaeus, they may be far from God, thinking they are beyond help. Yet Jesus Christ came for people just like Zacchaeus. Luke 19:10 reminds us, “For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost” (KJV). Zacchaeus went out that day looking for Jesus Christ, yet Jesus Christ was looking for him. Jesus knew Zacchaeus would be up in that tree, and in need of salvation. Jesus came for Zacchaeus. Jesus came for all people. No person is too far gone, too lost, or beyond hope. Jesus Christ came for all, and he can transform any life. Perhaps today, Jesus is looking for you!

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effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.” Ephesians 4:3 NLT. How can we walk worthy of our call in the spirit of peace?

We must learn to forgive anyone who offends us as the Lord has forgiven us. We must clothe ourselves in love. Love does not retaliate. Love desires the welfare of the other. And, we must allow the peace that comes from Jesus rule in our hearts. Peace is a state of quiet rest and reconciliation between God and humanity. Instead of putting great energy in fighting, we must be diligent, making every effort in unity and peace.

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Jesus did not condemn him, he forgave him. Salvation came to Zacchaeus that day.

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about battles over contempo- living like people of the world?” rary versus traditional services. I Corinthians 3:1, 3b NLT. We are quick to choose I have experienced WWIII over sides and strive the placement of against each other. furniture in the As a result, we sacchurch. James rifice the unity of ask what causes the body of Christ these quarrels and given by the Spirit fights among us. of God. When we These arguments are divisive in the and division come body of Christ, from our selfish we harm the entire desires and immabody, our witness ture faith. “Dear brothers and sis- Rev. Angela Pleasants and the mission of God. God created a ters, when I was District Superintendent new body to dwell with you I couldn’t in unity, love and talk to you as I of Catawba Valley would to spiritual Methodist Churches the bond of peace.

We must strive to people. I had to ensure this unity.

“Make every talk as though you belonged to this world or as though you were infants in the Christian life. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn’t that prove you are controlled by your sinful nature? Aren’t you

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“Stay in the Light”

Many people are familiar with the story of Zacchaeus.

When we think of this “wee little man,” we often think of a child’s song recalling a man who climbed up into a tree one day, so he could see Jesus Christ as He passed by.

Although a memorable song, there is a much deeper meaning to the story. Luke 19:1-10 recalls a man who was a tax collector. A tax collector in this time was a hated person.

Such a person not only collected taxes, they would also demand more money for their own profit. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. He would have been hated, and looked down upon by society.

For some reason, maybe curiosity, Zacchaeus went out to see Jesus Christ that day.

As he sat in the tree, Jesus stopped and called him by name. That day Jesus Christ went to Zacchaeus’ house.

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Belmont Capital Advisors is proud to announce Kyle Sikes has joined its team of outstanding financial advisors and will work primarily from its new location in the Historic District of Belmont, NC at 123 N. Main Street.

For nearly a decade, Sikes has helped clients address their financial concerns and develop strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs. After graduating from Western Carolina University, Sikes began his career as a Banker with BB&T, where he developed a well-rounded understanding of the financial industry. He then transitioned to the world of financial advisement, where he helped manage over $300 million in client assets, working with high net worth individuals and local businesses.

“We’re excited to have Kyle as part of our team of exceptional financial advisers here in Belmont. NC. His experience and areas of expertise will benefit our clients and our community immensely,” added JoePat Roop, President and Founder of Belmont Capital Advisors. Sikes holds his Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, as well as Life, Health and Variable Annuity licenses through the North Carolina DOI. “The reason we’re in business is to help people grow and preserve their life savings for their retirement years. Retirement is a life-event and can cause anxiety for people. We want to be their partner - and start early - to help make sure they go into retirement confidently and have the big picture covered,” added Roop. “Kyle Sikes’ experience and track record is aligned with who we are as a company; we’re excited to welcome him to the team.”

Sikes is active in the communities he serves; he is currently a member of the Caromont Care Council, The Next Generation Fund, and The Community Foundation of Gaston County.

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RAIL TRAIL continued from page 1 began talking about it. That same year, the city got a grant to study the project which is part of the Carolina Thread Trail. In 2012, the study showed the trail could be constructed on the side of the railroad tracks. In 2013, then NC Gov. Pat McCrory signed a document giving the city permission to do the project.

Construction of the Rail Trail could begin this year.

More runners thunder by at the Rail Trail 5k.

Dustin and Megan Moore came from Mt. Holly to run in the Rail Trail 5k.

The City of Belmont had a booth at the Rail Trail 5k. Staff and volunteers included from left- Shelley DeHart, Alex Sutton, Vicki Davis, Julie Seligman, Chase Dunford.

Folks signing up for the Rail Trail 5k.

Youngsters Francesca Neale, Emily Raspanti, and Raffaella Neale bundled up and ran the Rail Trail 5k.

String Bean set up a stand at the Rail Trail event and gave out snacks and hot chocolate. Seven-year-old Belmont city manager Adrian Miller urges Rail Trail 5k par- Adeleigh Hutcheson grabbed a parfait and chatted with Belmont Trolley also had a booth at the Rail Trail 5k. Future conductor String Bean employee Nate Helton. ticipants on.

Photos by Alan Hodge Fred Dixon dressed the part.

American and Efird fielded a team of participants at the Rail Trail 5k.

Folks getting set for the 8:30am start of the Rail Trail 5k.

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Tri-County Rescue Pet of the Week

Linda Johnson enjoyed popcorn from machine delivered by Stress Free Home Care.

Marilyn Michael photo

Stress Free Home Care finds ways to provide needed items Stress Free Home Care wanted to find a local skilled nursing facility with a miniscule budget for activities and help provide needed items. Stress Free Home Care’s registered nurse, Barbara Hager, suggested Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton, NC. Stress Free Home Care delivered a brand new popcorn machine with all the supplies to

Cardinal Healthcare on February 23, 2017.

Stephanie Pollock, Activities Director, was ecstatic and began popping popcorn immediately. Pollock said, “Our residents will be overjoyed with the new popcorn machine!”

Resident Linda Johnson was the first to sample the freshly popped treat and said, “I love popcorn, it’s delicious!””

Is a Rescue Dog the Right Choice For You and Your Family

By Joann Hager There are so many good things about owning a dog: companionship, protection and unconditional love. Dogs are also good for our health, with research indicating that people who own dogs have lower blood pressure and lower levels of stress hormones in their blood. But, owning a dog is also a tremendous responsibility.

If you’re considering sharing your life with a dog, it’s important that you stop and think before you leap into this commitment. A dog should never be an impulse buy, even though it’s hard to resist those soft brown eyes and wet nose, you are adding a living being to your family, a family member that relies on you for their every need. The average lifespan for an American dog is 12-14 years, and you will need to meet your dog’s every physical, mental and emotional need

for his entire life.

Before adoption, consider what you can comfortably offer a dog that joins your life.

Spend some time to figure out what kind of lifestyle commitments you can make. This will help you decide whether a dog is right for you at this time of your life, and will help you make better decisions on what type of dogs make sense for your family.

Finally think about whether you want a rescue dog. Taking a dog from an animal shelter saves a life. Adopting a dog that is a little older and trained will be easier to transition to your home than a new puppy. But, there are some disadvantages that you should be aware of.

First, adopted dogs can come with behavioral problems. A good shelter/rescue will do their best to identify dogs with problems, but sometimes they will only be apparent when you bring the dog home.

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For example, a somewhat common problem among abused dogs is a fear of men. Working with your dog to overcome these problems is rewarding, but very challenging.

Second, some dogs will have physical problems. Again the shelter/rescue will identify most problems, but often they will be latent and you will only discover them when you take the dog home or even several years later when the condition becomes visible.

Finally, expect the unexpected. A purebred puppy from a reputable breeder will show variation but will tend to have a body and temperament that are true to type. Shelter dogs have a lot more variation. I have observed that shelter puppies like nothing more than to mock the predictions of both owners and veterinarians. That little puppy that everyone thought was going to be 30 pounds will be 50 pounds. Even grown dogs will surprise you, acting in a very different way once they get settled in at home than they did in the shelter. That shy little lab mix can come out of her shell and become a fiercely protective dog once she establishes her own territory.

So take some time before you make the decision to adopt.

Think it through whether a dog fits with your situation. If you have room in your life for a dog, do consider adopting a dog from your local shelter/rescue.

You’ll have a loyal companion for life, and you will feel good, knowing you may have saved his life.

Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this small Dachshund mix named Doobie. Doobie is about 1 year old and weighs about 15 pounds.

Doobie plays well with other dogs, snuggles under the blankets, and has the typical Dachshund stubborn streak.

Doobie has been neutered, is current on vaccines and microchipped. He will be looking for you because he loves to meet new people. Come see him this weekend!

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.

Dachshunds may not be the best dogs for families with young children. The dachshund courage, which serves the breed so well in the field, can be a problem for city dogs. Dachshunds may bark at and even charge other dogs when they are being walked. Dachshunds should always be walked on a leash in cities and towns, and they should always be confined to a securely fenced yard at home.

Weight control can be a problem with dachshunds, and it is an absolute necessity because excessive weight puts a strain on the dog’s long and vulnerable spine. It is important that your dachshund be fed the right amount of high-quality dog food to maintain its ideal weight, and that table scraps and treats be kept to a minimum.

Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. 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, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com, 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.

On the last day of Black History Month, a new non-profit organization that originated around a festival celebrating the end of slavery in America debuted by hosting a Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce “Network After Work” reception with the Hampton Inn in Belmont.

Elements of Empowerment started as a small group of volunteers working to coordinate the Juneteenth celebration in Belmont’s Stowe Park. Now with its non-profit status secured, the group was ready on Feb. 28, 2017, to celebrate, and many Chamber members and friends were eager to take part.

During the event, the new non-profit received a $2,300 check from the City of Belmont to reimburse some of the expenses for coordinating the next Juneteenth celebration on June 17.

Belmont Mayor Pro Tem Martha Stowe and City Manager Adrian Miller are presenting the check to Elements of Empowerment Board Chair Delta Sanders and Vice Chair Vince Hill. At left are group treasurer Lakisha Spears and secretary David Neeley. And at right is Hampton InnBelmont Sales Director Stephanie Prysiazniuk.

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Stuart Cramer wins 5-2 over Mountain Island Charter School

Cramer’s #13 Brylee Byrd show some fancy footwork in the MICS game.

Photos by Lydia Julen

Cramer’s #20 Kendall Craig and #14 Isabella Romeo try to avoid a steal by a MICS player.

Stuart Cramer High played Mt. Island Charter School last Friday in a girl’s soccer contest.

Stuart Cramer won 5-2. In this shot Cramer’s #15 Reese Bowser fights for the ball with a MICS player.

Stuart Cramer’s #9 Courtney Mullis streaks down the sideline in the 5-2 win over MICS.

Lady Raptors win over Piedmont Community Charter in soccer action

The Mt. Island Charter School girl’s soccer team played Piedmont Community Charter last week and won 8-0. In this photo MICS #9 Carolyn Solarchik contends for the ball with Piedmont’s #15 Deanna Romero.

Lady Raptor #13 Laken Gallman shoots one of her team’s eight goals in the Piedmont Community Charter game Photos by Bill Ward

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Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Delta Sanders at Caravan Coffee and Dessert located at 7 S. Main St., Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 21, 18 & 37. No ballot with the correct three numbers was received. The Jackpot will increase to $5,150. Make sure you have your entry in by deadline at 9am on Monday for your chance to win!

THE BANNER NEWS LOTTERY Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning.

Look in next week's Banner-News for the 3 WINNING NUMBERS! Jackpot increases $50 each week until won, then a new jackpot will begin at $50.

The Ban ner News Lottery is this simple!

Choose your favorite 3 numbers between 1 and 50 (not using the same number twice) and enter the numbers in the 3 circles below in any order.

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No business address will be accepted. All entries must be brought by the Banner-News drop box at 128-C North Main St. in Belmont, NC or post-marked by Saturday prior to Monday's drawing. We are not responsible for entries lost or late by mail delivery. If more than one correct lottery entry is received, the jackpot will be split between the winners.

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Thompson advances in Merit Scholarship Program Gaston Day School Senior, Mary Kate Thompson has advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. All finalists will now be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2017. The selection of some 7,500 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress.

Scholarship winners will be notified In March. All winners of Merit Scholarship® awards (Merit Scholar® designees) are chosen from the Finalist group based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments. There is a variety of information to consider: the Finalist’s academic record, information about the school’s curricula and grading system, two sets of test scores, the high school official’s written recommendation, information about the student’s activities and leadership, and the Finalist’s own essay.

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Highland students visit WBTV Studios Congratulations to Highland School of Technology students Matthew Noles and Alex Matthew. They won first place in Banking and Financial Systems at the recent Future Business Leaders of America Nationals.

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TV News class students from the Highland School of Technology visited the WBTV studios last week and were given a tour of the facility as well as demonstrations on how a TV news program is produced. Anchor John Carter (left) led the presentation.

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Abbey lacrosse tops Erskine 20-1 The Belmont Abbey women’s lacrosse team won 20-1 last Thursday at Erskine College.

The win improves the Crusaders’ record to 4-3 in 2017 and 3-1 in conference play. The Flying Fleet move to 1-6 with an 0-3 conference mark.

Belmont Abbey scored early and often, starting with a Rebecca Luca goal off a Katelin Glass pass just two minutes into the game.

Luca scored again at the 23:41 mark, and Rebecca Stromberg made it a 3-0 Abbey lead less than a minute later. With 21:38 left in the half, Glass scored a free position goal for a 4-0 Crusader lead.

Later in the half, Glass and Luca scored just 13 seconds apart from each other. The Abbey defense also held strong, as it had not given up an Erskine shot up to this point.

With 8:47 left, senior Jordan Hofmeister made it a 7-0 game with her first score of the day. It would take until the 8:29 mark before the Crusaders gave up an Erskine shot. Before the half was over, Belmont Abbey had 11 goals.

It only took the Crusaders four minutes into the second half to get the scoring going again, as Caitlin Cook set up Stromberg for a score. Less than two minutes later, Glass found the back of the net to increase the Abbey lead to 13-0.

Just a couple minutes later, Cook scored a goal of her own on a pass from Hofmeister. Luca assisted Stromberg and Glass for a 17-0 Crusader advantage. The defensive unit continued

Belmont Abbey photo to perform well, keeping the ball on Erskine’s side of the field, and limiting the Flying Fleet’s scoring opportunities. With 2:31 the game, Jenna Niedzwiedzki earned her first goal of the day off a pass from Allison Cline. With less than a minute to go, Marin Felsoci capped off the Abbey scoring, and the Crusaders took a 20-1 victory.

On the day, Luca led the Crusader scoring with six goals and three assists. She also picked up two ground balls. Glass also scored six times, while handing out an assist. As a unit, Belmont Abbey won 15 draw controls, and picked up 13 ground balls. It also converted nine of its 10 clear attempts.

The defensive unit forced 19 Flying Fleet turnovers, while it also limited Erskine to three shots on the day.

Stanley Middle School’s Makayla Wall was the nominee and county winner for the recent Do The Right Thing award. She was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Erwin (left), who joined Makayla’s mom and Superintendent Booker in celebrating this honor. Makayla was nominated for going above and beyond to help a classmate be successful.

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Abbey women split double header with Barton The Belmont Abbey women’s softball team split a double header with Barton last week. The Crusaders move to 3-15-2 in 2017 with a 1-3 conference mark, while the Bulldogs move to 12-11 on the year and 1-1 in Conference Carolinas play.

In Game 1, Barton scored early, but the Crusaders responded in the bottom of the first when freshman Brianna Embler scored on a passed ball, which advanced junior Anna Mixa to second.

In the second inning, the Bulldogs took the lead back. The Abbey threatened in the bottom of the inning as Brooke Pegram made it to third on a wild pitch, but the Crusaders were unable to bring her home.

The offense continued to play well in the third. Embler got on base and stole second. Then senior Mackenzie Dzien-

dziel singled her over to third. Embler scored, while Dziendziel advanced to second on a wild pitch. Later in the inning, freshman Melissa Neyhouse doubled in Dziendziel to pull the Abbey within a run at 4-3.

The Belmont Abbey defense did not give up any Barton runs over the next few innings. The Bulldogs scored twice in the sixth. Then in the seventh, Mixa singled in Alexis Pereiro. The Crusaders, however, were not able to get any more runs, and Barton took the first game 6-4. Mixa led the Abbey offensively, going 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI. In game 2, Barton again scored early, and Belmont Abbey again responded in its half of the first. Two Crusaders walked and senior Dani Marietta singled in Dziendziel to tie the game at

one. Catcher Katherine Starnes then walked to load the bases, but the Abbey was unable to capitalize from there.

Barton scored in the third and fifth to go up 3-1. It was the last time the Abbey defensive unit would give up any runs. Freshman Claire Doyle doubled in Dziendziel in the sixth to narrow the Bulldog lead to 3-2. The in the bottom of the seventh, the Abbey offense exploded, scoring four runs, highlighted by a three-run walk-off homer by Starnes.

This gave the Abbey a 6-3 victory.

Starnes finished the game 2-for-3 with a run, a walk, and 3 RBIs to lead the Abbey’s offensive attack. Marietta and Neyhouse each went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Sophomore Amelia Saldivar threw a complete game, surrendering just one earned run on just 82 pitches.

Abbey player Alexis Pereiro swings with all her might and main force in the Barton contest.

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The Cramer Storm softball team has started 2017 sitting at 2-3. The Storm isn’t playing poorly. They just need to do a little bit more. In many ways it looks like the Storm is going through some early season growing pains. Cramer has the talent. They just need to bring that talent together and get the W’s.

“We are 2-3,” coach Matt Scholz said.

“We could play better and cleaner. We haven’t played to our potential.”

The Storm started the year with a tough 8-3 loss to Highland Tech. The Storm bounced back with a big 16-7 win over Statesville. In the Statesville game Leslie Hicks and Riley Baldwin had the heavy bats. Hicks had a .800 batting average, 4 hits, and 6 RBI’s.

After the win over the Lady Greyhounds the Storm had another shot at Highland Tech.

Again, Highland came out on top. This time with a tight 3-2 win.

The Storm started the conference schedule with a big 16-4 win over the Ashbrook Greenwave.

The Ashbrook game turned into a blow out early. The game gave the Storm a chance to play bench players and give them some experience.

After the Ashebrook rout the Storm hosted Forestview.

During that game both teams were evenly matched. In the end the Lady Jags pulled out

5 runs in the top of the 7th. Those runs proved to be enough to get Forestview a 13-11 win.

One of the things that may have hampered the Storm’s ability to be consistent is the reintegration of players that had been absent due to basketball.

Two of those players, Carley Womack and Mackensie Koch are big contributors.

“We have two girls who were on the basketball team who are just coming back from injuries,” Scholz said. “Carley Womack our pitcher and Mackensie Koch who plays 3rd base and pitches.”

There have been some struggles, but things are hardly dire for Cramer.

Several Storm players have had good seasons so far.

“Leslie Hicks is doing pretty well,” Scholz said. “She is playing clean second base. We sometimes switch her to shortstop. She has a hot bat right now. A .625 batting average.”

Another player coach Scholz thinks highly of is senior center fielder Riley Baldwin.

Scholz stated- “She is putting the ball in play and doing well at the plate.”

Coach Scholz is confident things will work out.

“The more games we get under our belt the better we get.” Scholz added.

The next few games are important for Cramer. Now that the Storm has the whole gang together they will need to get ready. The upcoming schedule is not easy.

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Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, has announced the final standings in the Wells Fargo Conference Cup competitions for the 2017 winter sports season.

The Wells Fargo Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, recognizes the schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state’s four competitive classifications.

The Wells Fargo Conference Cup is a companion to the Wells Fargo Cup and recognizes schools with the best overall interscholastic athletic performances within individual conferences. Wachovia, and now Wells Fargo, has sponsored the conference awards program since 1980.

In most conferences, points are awarded

based on participation and standings in conference play. Each conference determines its own method of awarding points.

Class 2A/3A Conference Results - Big South 2A/3A: With third-place finishes in women’s basketball, women’s swimming and men’s swimming, Forestview is in first place.

In second place is Lake Norman Charter with championships in men’s and women’s swimming along with a tied first-place finish in men’s basketball. Ashbrook is in third place with championships in wrestling and women’s basketball. Conference Standings: Forestview 128, Lake Norman Charter 127.5, Ashbrook 118, South Point 117, Stuart Cramer 112.5, North Gaston 103, Hunter Huss 95, East Gaston 92.

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Belmont Central Elementary has named its Students of the Month for February 2017. 2nd Grade: Delaney - Will Monteith; Dunbar - Humzah Ahmad; Earl - Lincoln Shinsel; Gregory - Braydon Falco; Howard - Jake Jenkins; Parrish - Hailey Goins; Ross - Griffin Williams. Whisnant - Camden Nobles 3rd Grade: Adams - Joshua Morales; Braswell - Abi Bourque; Groves - Mackenzie Crill; Haley - Mason Wells; Justice - EJ Lipphardt; McKinney - Aubrey Lee; McQueen - Morgan Frasure; Southard - Mia Flowers; Stuckey - Addison Starnes. 4th Grade: Beaty - James Bowen; Craig - Hannah Hyleman; Dodson - Hannah Bauer; Hamam - Lylian Kelly; McMillan - Addison Aldrich; Mellette - Carson Bishop; Munsey - Logan Farnham. 5th Grade: Allen - Chris Stowe; Beltakis - Karalynn McClellan; Brown - Victor Pless-Moses (NO Picture); Fascella - Mallory Gosnell; Painter - Sarah Loyd; Snipes - Katie Gunde; Wood - Aidan Tobin.

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These students from Gaston Early College School took part in the recent Polar Plunge fundraiser held at Tailrace Marina near Mt. Holly. The event involved diving into the Catawba River to raise funds for Special Olympics Gaston County. These students added $287.79 to the over $6,000 that was raised.

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Mr. South Point contestants included- Ethan Lassiter, John Gray Blount, Jake Alexander, Victor Hernandez, Seth Shealy, Tucker Heustess, Riley Nichols, Herman Gore.

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These Mt. Holly Middle School students also took part in the Polar Plunge.

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Gaston Day gets solar grant

The Mr. South Point Holy Angels charity event pageant took place March 4, 2017. Riley Nichols (right) was named Mr. South Point 2017; 1st Runner up (center) John Gray Blount; Mr. Congeniality - Tucker Heustess (far left). Money from the event totaled $4,275.

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As part of a $300,000 grant, Duke Energy announced it would pay 100 percent of the funds needed to install a solar power system at seven North Carolina schools including Gaston Day School.

Schools applied for the grants last year and thanks to GDS history teacher Troy Carter, who applied for the grant, Gaston Day was selected as a recipient school.

Working with Raleigh-based nonprofit NC GreenPower and modeled after its Solar

Schools program, the initiative will pay the installation costs for rooftop or top-of-pole mounted systems on school property. The program also provides monitoring equipment, training and curriculum to students and teachers.

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South Point Football Awards 2016. Row 1: Jerme Leeper – Defensive Scout Team Player; Tanner Canterberry – Bennie Cunningham Defensive Most Improved; Ty Tinker – Offensive Scout Team Player; and Ethan Jackson – Yates and Marie Abernathy Sportsmanship Award. Row 2: Larry Dowdy – Bobby Brown Unsung Hero; Max Mead – Gerald Cortner Character, Leadership, and Scholarship Award; Nick Muse – Dr. Wade Breeland MVP; and Scottie Lee – Bennie Cunningham Offensive Most Improved.

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Row 1: Matthew Robinson – Co-Belmont Drug Best Defense; Nick Farmer – Sheila Rollins Most Versatile; Nathan Hamilton – Co-Belmont Drug Best Defense; Josh Hicks – Co-JV Football Best Defense; and Dillon Neagle – Co- JV Football Best Defense. Row 2: Phillip Davis – Co-Belmont Drug Best Defense; James Granson – Dr. Eddie Lineberger Best Blocker; Keaton Hale – JV Football Best Offense; and Jake Alexander – Best Offense.

South Point High Red Raiders football awards banquet

by Charlotte Sautner South Point High held its football awards banquet honoring the 2016 3A State Championship football team on Monday, March 6th.

Each member of the team received their state championship ring, and, after all had received their rings, opened the boxes together. All agreed that the rings were beautiful. Also, before the

awards were given out, retired teacher and football team first responder, Mrs. Melinda Wilson, was recognized and presented with a beautiful plaque thanking her for her service to the football team and to South Point High School.

Coach Mickey Lineberger, retired head football coach, was also recognized for his many years of service to South Point and the football team and was presented with

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The following were recognized for being named to the Big South All Conference Football team: Jake Alexander, Phillip Davis, Larry Dowdy, Nick Farmer, James Granson, Nathan Hamilton, Scottie Lee, Nick Muse and Matthew Robinson.

Listed below are the winners of the Varsity and Junior Varsity football awards: VARSITY FOOTBALL Nick Muse – Dr. Wade Breeland MVP Max Mead – Gerald Cortner Character, Leadership, and Scholarship James Granson – Dr. Eddie Lineberger Best Blocker Jake Alexander – Best Offense Nathan Hamilton – CoBelmont Drug Best Defense Phillip Davis – Co-Belmont Drug Best Defense Matthew Robinson – CoBelmont Drug Best Defense Nick Farmer – Sheila Rollins Most Versatile Ethan Jackson – Yates and Marie Abernathy Sportsmanship Scottie Lee – Bennie Cunningham Offense Most Improved Tanner Canterberry – Bennie Cunningham Defense Most Improved Larry Dowdy – Bobby Brown Unsung Hero Ty Tinker – Offensive Scout Team Player Jerme Leeper – Defensive Scout Team Player

Big South all Conference Football Awards – 2016. Row 1: Nick Farmer, James Granson, Jake Alexander, and Scottie Lee. Row 2: Larry Dowdy, Nick Muse, Nathan Hamilton, Phillip Davis, and Matthew Robinson.

South Point tops Kings Mtn. 10-2

by Gary Stewart

Mason Secrest’s two-run home run in the top of the first inning sparked South Point’s Red Raiders to a 10-2 victory over Kings Mountain in a non-conference baseball game Wednesday at KM’s Lancaster Field.

Scottie Lee jumped on KM starter Steven Russell’s first pitch for a single to left, and an out later Secrest sent a fast ball over the left-center field fence.

South Point went up 3-0 in the third on an RBI double by Ben Bowman, and built the lead to 8-0 in the top of the fourth.

Madisyn Bolin got the Mountaineers’ first hit, a single, in the bottom of the fourth and eventually scored on an error. Hunter Cash’s single to left brought in the final KM run.

South Point scored its final two runs in the top of the seventh on Tim Davila’s towering home run over the right field fence Nick Farmer, Chris Spence, Dawson Gause and Davila combined for a threeJV FOOTBALL Keaton Hale – JV Football hitter and nine strikeouts for the Red Raiders.

Best Offense Shell, Davila, Bowman Josh Hicks – JV Football and Lee had two hits each to Co- Best Defense Dillon Neagle – JV Foot- lead the South Point plate attack. ball Co-Best Defense

Scottie Lee jumps on the first pitch of the game for a base hit in South Point’s 10-2 non-conference win over Kings Mountain Wednesday at KMHS. Gary Stewart photos

South Point coach Jason Lineberger congratulates Mason Secrest as he rounds third after slamming a two-run home run to spark the Raiders to a 10-2 win Wednesday at Kings Mountain.

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Lady Raiders bounce back

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After a great 2016 season that included a deep playoff run the South Point Lady Raiders softball team started the 2017 season 0-3.

That was something no one expected.

Sadly a basketball injury put South Point’s starting pitcher Jalein Griffin on the bench. The Lady Raiders started 2017 with unproven pitcher Hannah Brewer on the mound.

Brewer and the rest of the South Point team struggled.

The Lady Raiders started the season losing to East Lincoln, Lincoln Charter and Olympic.

Thankfully for the Lady Raiders things are getting a little better. After going 0-3 in their first three games South Point has bounced

back.

The Lady Raiders won their first two Big South Conference matchups against East Gaston and Huss.

South Point still has work to do, but they are making progress. That progress is a relief to coach Leah Brooks.

“When we lost to Olympic that was ugly,” coach Brooks said. “That week we had three games with three outstanding pitchers and some hard hitters.”

The loses served as a wake up call. The Lady Raiders needed to get going or the season was going to get out of hand.

“I think it got us prepared for East Gaston.” Brooks said.

In the East Gaston game Hannah Brooks was back on the mound. 2017 had been tough on South Point’s new pitcher. She needed a break.

She got one against the Lady Warriors.

At first it didn’t go well for Brewer and the Lady Raiders. East Gaston jumped

out to a 4-0 lead in the 1st inning.

As the game progressed South Point got it together.

Brewer started to deliver.

“Hannah Brewer was phenomenal,” Brooks said. “She hit her spots. She was taking her time.”

The other Lady Raiders did their share to help Brewer out as well. The South Point defense stood tough.

“Defensively we played well.” Brooks added.

Brewer’s biggest asset was behind home plate. Senior catcher Sierra Ghorley worked with Brewer to get the job done.

“Sierra was setting her up behind the plate.” Brooks said.

In what turned out to be a game full of hits for both teams the Lady Raiders out did East Gaston 16-10.

East Gaston garnered 20 hits against South Point. The Lady Warriors were definitely putting the ball in play.

South Point won the day by finding a way to get their runners home and playing with

fewer errors.

The South Point offense did what it came out to do.

Everyone on the batting roster contributed.

“Offensively we had 19 hits,” Brooks said. “All nine batters were hitting, getting on base and scoring.”

The South Point offense had great stats. Skylar Griffin, Sierra Ghorley and Maddie Deal all had productive days at the plate.

After the big win against East Gaston the Lady Raiders took on Hunter Huss.

Huss has struggled this year as well. The Lady Huskies came to Belmont looking for their first win of the year.

It was not to be.

In a game that only went three innings the Lady Raiders beat Huss 19-4.

Right from the beginning the game was pretty much all South Point.

“That was another good win for us, “Brooks said.

“They scored one run in the 1st. Then we scored 5 runs.”

In the bottom of the 2nd

inning, South Point scored another 3 runs to put the score at 8-1.

In the top of the 3rd Huss had it’s best moment. The Lady Huskies scored 3 runs.

Then in the bottom of the 3rd South Point pummeled the Lady Huskies. South Point scored 11 runs.

During the 3rd Huss’s starting pitcher went down with a knee injury. Huss didn’t have a suitable replacement.

So instead of putting someone on the mound that would get shelled a sports-

man like decision was made.

Coach Brooks talked to Huss’s coach Kacie Strong. It was decided to call the game.

Even though the game only last 3 innings the Lady Raiders made progress.

“Defensively we are hitting our groove.” Brooks said.

In only 3 innings of play the Lady Raiders pounded out 13 hits.

“Katelyn Shipman was 3 for 3,” Brooks added. “Skylar Griffin, Sierra Ghorley and Brittany Franks were 2 for 3.”

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Superintendent’s Weekly Message W. Jeffrey Booker Superintendent of Schools We would like to use this week’s column to brag about a few of our outstanding students. If you were able to attend the recent ‘Community Update’ program, you heard about some of our impressive student accomplishments.

Bessemer City High School senior Chris Turner was chosen as a QuestBridge Scholar and earned a full-tuition scholarship valued at $270,000 to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He plans to study engineering or physics.

Ten students will represent Gaston County Schools later this month in the

state science and engineering fair in Raleigh. You may recall that we had a student make it to the international science fair in 2016, and we hope to do the same this year.

Not only do we W. Jeffrey Booker have students earning top honors in science and engineering, our students captured 34 awards in the Mid-Carolina Regional Scholastic Art and Writing competition. The most prestigious award given – the Gold Key – recognizes some of the best work in

the state, and our students received 12 Gold Key awards along with 11 Silver Key, and 11 honorable mentions.

Additionally, we have outstanding student-athletes who have won state championships over the past year in baseball, cheerleading, football, swimming/diving, golf, wrestling, and track and field.

Congratulations to all students who have received recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, the fine arts, and extracurricular activities. We look forward to sharing more accolades as our students receive additional awards and scholarships leading up to graduation.

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It’s showtime for many of our high schools as students get ready to stage spring musicals. Here is your chance to catch a great show right here in Gaston County and support our talented actors, musicians, and behind-the-scenes artists.

North Gaston: Wizard of Oz, March 23-25, tickets cost $10; performances at 7:00 p.m. nightly.

South Point: Once Upon A Mattress, March 24-25; performances at 7:00 p.m. nightly with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on March 25. Visit the school’s website for ticket information.

Stuart W. Cramer: Thoroughly Modern Millie, March 31-April 2; tickets cost $10 and $5 for children through fifth grade; performances nightly at 6:30 p.m. with a matinee on April 1 at 1:00 p.m. and April 2 at 2:30 p.m.

East Gaston: Broadway and Beyond, April 6-8, tickets cost $7; performances at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on April 8 at 2:30 p.m.

Ashbrook: The Sound of Music, May 11-14, tickets cost $10; performances at 7:00 p.m. nightly and a matinee May 14 at 3:00 p.m.

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Congratulations to Raven McCombs and Will Anderson. They were named North Gaston’s Student Athletes of the Month for February. Raven is a senior member of the basketball team and Will is senior member of the swim team.

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Gaston Christian beats Cornelius Gaston Christian School Varsity girls soccer defeated Comenius 5-0 last Thursday.. Favour Spear 3 goals, Emma Plunket 1 Goal 1 Assist, Abby Hoover 1 Goal. Jessica Hoyt 2 Assists, Sydney Foley 1 Assist. Katie Moore had the shutout in goal.

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ITEMS for SALE: Large Composter-$50.00-(cost $250), Wood stove w/load of wood-$200.00, 2-14 in. I-Beams-$50.00 each.

Call: (H) 704-735-4273 or (C) 704-905-6623. (3/02, 09 & 16)

SEASONED OAK WOOD, READY TO BURN. Pickup truck load, $60. Dump truck load, $175. 704-418-3083.

ONE CEMETERY SPACE in Gastonia.

Gaston Memorial Park, Section Evergreen B, $2,200.00 (Face value - $4,495).

704-824-1744. (3/09 &16) SAWMILL LUMBER PINE; 1x8x12, 425 sqft., $250. 2x4x12, $5 each. 828-305-3392.

STORAGE BUILDINGS FOR SALE. New, Used, Bank Repo’s.

75 miles free delivered & set up with concrete block included. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

GOLD’S GYM Maxx Crosswalk 650 Treadmill with iFit trainer programs, $275. If interested please call, 828-286-4099.

DORM SIZE REFRIGERATOR, excellent condition, $35. If interested please call, 828-286-4099.

BUTTERBALL ELECTRIC Turkey Fryer, used once, $30. If interested please call, 828-2864099.

SWIMMING POOLS! 16x32 inground, completely installed, 20 years experience. Come & See! Special Price, $12,900. Offer Limited. 828-429-6595.

(3) GARDEN TILLERS; (3) nice bicycles, 18 speed; (2) WWII military foot lockers. 828-980-0080.

1996 COLEMAN FLEETWOOD Pop-up Camper with air & heat, very good condition. Also, Show Bantam Chickens. 828-2476014 or 704-473-6970.

EMPTYING HOUSE & WORKSHOP. Household items & much more, work tables etc., refrigerator. Want buyer to make deal & remove all items . 704-312-3099, leave message.

DIRT, 7-8 TON FILL DIRT, $120 per load. Screened Topsoil, $160 per load, Shelby. 704-692-6025.

GRAVEL, 7 TO 8 TON, Crusher Run, $170 per load. Washed gravel, $220 per load, Shelby.

704-692-6025 MULCH/COMPOST, 12 yd load, $100. 6 yd load, $60. Delivered.

704-692-6025.

200 PALLETS, 2 WAY & 4 WAY, $200. Antique 1936 8’x2’ Coca Cola sign, fair condition, $100. Youth bow, USA, $20 704538-8010.

NEED A BUILDING? Let us do it all. Grading, gravel, concrete, electric, remote doors, windows, on site display, 12x20, 30 & 40 wides or larger. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

PREMIUM HORSE QUALITY Fescue/Orchard Mix square Hay bales, $6 each in barn. Call 828625-4713, leave message.

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, sold as is, $1250. Call 704-466-2671.

2 GRAVE PLOTS, SIDE BY SIDE at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Lawndale, $1600. 704-4359000.

1970 ECONOMY JIM DANDY TRACTOR, 14HP Kohler, has new tires, good looking little tractor, can text pics, $1500. 828245-3954.

TWO FREEZERS FOR SALE, one frost free, one not frost free. $100 each. 704-434-7276 or 704-472-2090.

WIFE’S (71) BIKE, VISION 2005, 250cc, 87 miles, red & black, (looks like Rebel). $1500.

828-453-0828.

2008 CRAFTSMAN RIDING LAWN MOWER with bagger attachments. Blown engine, $150.

Great deal, new baggers cost almost $500. 843-307-6985.

LAWNMOWERS FOR SALE; (1) Troy-Bilt 2012, $300. (1) Kraftsman Zero Turn 2012, $1000. 512-636-1579 or 828289-9817.

FITNESS FLYER EXERCISE machine, $35. If interested please call, 828-286-4099.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE; Oak wood, $50. Mixed hardwood, $55. 1-828-395-0758.

DELL INSPIRON E1505 LAPTOP, WINDOW 7 Home SP1, with extra parts laptop, $100.

828-453-0828.

FIREARMS: Encom MP45 semi-automatic assault pistol with 3-25 mag, 5-10 mag, “preban” $750, permit required. 828453-0828.

PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL contractor retiring. Ridgid 700 portable pipe threading machine 1/2HP. Ridgid dies 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1.5 & 2 adaptor, manual ratcheting pipe threader, reamer, Williams pipe vice on stand, $1000. 828-453-0828.

USED CAMPER TOPS: Various Sizes & Styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. 828-9800881.

20 GAUGE H & R SHOTGUN, 26” barrel. Brand new, in case, $225. Paslode framing nail gun, no battery, $100. Miter saw, 10 inch, $75, used. 704-530-7576.

PECAN COLOR CHINA HUTCH, $150. Bookcase, Maple color, strong & sturdy, $40. 2 pole lamps, $10 each. 704-7395855.

RHODE ISLAND REDS & AUSTRALORPS LAYING!!! $20 each. Rhode Island Red Rooster & Ameraucana Roosters, $20 each. Text 704-284-0470.

NAVY BLUE, REAL LEATHER SOFA, Love Seat, Chair w/Ottoman, plus Brown Recliner, $500 for all. Good condition, Shelby, NC. 704-913-1033 mobile/text.

WHITE HOMING PIGEONS FOR SALE, $10 each. Also, Pigeon Lofts for sale. 8’x12’, $600.

704-692-6767.

MOSS LAKE WATERFRONT HOME, Big flat lot. Great location in Shelby. 2916 New Crest Lane, (off Elizabeth Ave.). Ride by & get a flier for more info. $499K

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