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Progress on Belmont Trolley slow but sure

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Nate Wells looks ready to hop a ride on the Belmont Trolley but there’s still work to be done to get it ready for action.

Photo by Alan Hodge

“Things are moving in a slow but positive direction.”

That’s what Belmont Trolley Inc. secretary Nate Wells had to say last week about efforts to get its century-old trolley car up and running on a route from downtown Belmont to Belmont Abbey College and back.

The project has been in the works for about two years now.

Recent work on the trolley has seen significant improvements made to the mechanical and structural aspects of the 28,000 pound car.

On the outside, the trolley’s wooden body has been sanded and paint samples applied to get the right color combo. It was originally a yellowish color.

“We are looking at painting it a cream and

red combination that will be very classy,” Wells said.

The trolley’s interior has been gutted and is receiving a complete redo including seats reupholstered by Charlotte-based Donald’s Auto Upholstery in original rattan type material.

“They did a great job,” said Wells.

The undercarriage of the trolley is also getting a total rebuild. The trolley has two electric motors and one has been overhauled

by Jenkins Electric. Cost of that job could have been in the $15k range, but according to Wells the company is going to work with Belmont Trolley, Inc. on the fee.

“Jenkins has been very kind to us,” he said.

Jenkins also machined the trolley’s wheels back to a smooth surface.

‘They were grooved from wear,” Wells said.

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Mt. Holly Founder’s Day celebrates town’s heritage

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Mt. Holly was incorporated March 14, 1879 and that fact was celebrated recently by the annual Founder’s Day event.

The Mt. Holly Historical Society rolled out the red carpet Sunday, March 26 at its 131 S. Main St. facility and hosted a large crowd that showed up to see how far the town has come in 138 years.

Features of Founder’s Day included a group of students from Mt. Island Charter School who demonstrated games that kids in the days of yore amused themselves with including jacks, hide the thimble, hopscotch, and more.

To commemorate Founder’s Day, a new exhibit was premiered. Named “Mt. Holly School Days”, it was designed by Kevin Lamp. The room traces education in Mt. Holly going all the way back to the late 1800s and includes vintage desks, textbooks, diplomas, report cards, and photos of schools including one from the turn of the 20th century that looks very much like a shack.

“We wanted to create a timeline,” Lamp said. “As we get more photos and artifacts we will fill more space.”

Lamp says he is still looking for more photos and other items for the exhibit, especially from the 1960s era when schools were integrated.

One of the most popular and interesting

features of Founder’s Day was the showing of a DVD entitled “Mt. Holly 1936”. The disc is made from a silent, home-style movie that was shot on the streets of downtown Mt.

Holly in that year by H. Lee Waters and is truly a window on how folks acted and interacted as they went about their daily routines.

See FOUNDER’S DAY page 7

TechWorks of Gaston County initiative to address digital-era jobs from Belmont It started with a simple vision: spur innovation and entrepreneurship, create jobs and provide overall economic growth for Gaston County.

Today, this vision and need becomes a relevant, functional work place for

gritty entrepreneurs with a passion for innovation and growth – TechWorks of Gaston County.

Originally led by an immense community volun-

teer effort from both the public and private sectors of Gaston County, this new initiative – previously named GIGworks – aimed to establish a hybrid business incubator and gigabit technology center.

See TECHWORKS page 3

This group of students from Belinda Munday’s AIG class at Mt. Island Charter School helped out at the Mt. Holly Founders Day event by demonstrating old-time games and greeting visitors.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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Spring has sprung Just like I am currently at that awkward age and circumference in blue jeans between “even” numbers in the waistband when a 34 is but a distant memory and a 36 gets slack after a few wearings and have to be hoisted up constantly, so too Mother Nature is at the crossroads between winter and spring and she is draggingeverything, human beings included, along for the ride.

This seasonal shift was made apparent to me last week when I was sitting in Rita’s restaurant in Catawba Heights awaiting my scrambled aig and grits and bacon and toast and staring out the window looking at the playground and church across the road where once there was a lively drive-in movie establishment, and all at once two girls about 12 years old came in and while I was clad in a sweatshirt they had on t-shirts and shorts and flip-flops and their lil’ legs were so thin and white they looked like cigarettes but the chill did not seem to bother them in the least.

This same principal was exhibited on a recent Sunday when the temps were in the high 70s and Sharon and I got the Honda motorcycle cruiser thing out of its winter slumbers and went on a ride to Tony’s in Gastonia for a couple of hot dawgs.

While riding along through McAdenville I spotted several folks basking on their front porches in what I considered to be summer attire and seeing them either stretched out on lounge chairs or merely sitting with eyes cast squintingly towards the warm rays of the early springtime sun I could not help but be reminded of similar behavior this time of year exhibited by groundhogs and chipmunks and other furry creatures.

Sometimes the spring flowers have to fight to live. There is a little patch of crocus flowers near the bird feeder at home and the birds peck the ground around its base and the crocus flowers take a beating from bird beaks but

still bloom in spite of all the hardships they face. There is a lesson in that if you care to think about it.

Alan Hodge The birds are feel- Banner-News Editor ing a stirring in their loins this time of year, if they have loins, but the idea that is entering their bird brains is to reproduce. We have a couple of birdhouses in the yard and each spring I keep my fingers crossed that bluebirds find them first.

The poet Shelly said “the bluebird carries the sky upon his back” and their song is always a signal that spring is here at last.

Sometimes chickadees beat the bluebirds to the houses, but I don’t run them off, they need a home too.

The winter/spring transition produces a tidal wave of customers at home improvement stores and oh, how they rush home with new string trimmers, lawn mowers, sacks of fertilizer and grass seeds and mulch, and leaf blowers. Verily I say, the hills do ring with the roar of powered lawn equipments!

Finally, The poet T.S. Eliot pretty much hit the nail on the head regarding the shift from winter to spring and its trials, tribulations, and triumphs in his 1922 piece “The Waste Land”. Here’s my favorite part and I hope you like it too.

“April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.

Winter kept us warm, covering Earth in forgetful snow, feeding a little life with dried tubers. Summer surprised us, coming over the Starnbergersee with a shower of rain; we stopped in the colonnade, and went on in sunlight, into the Hofgarten, and drank coffee, and talked for an hour.”

Yours, Ours, Others

A single lock on the door stood guard to the dark and dim rooms that led up the stairs. A wooden lock that turned on a nail to keep the door closed. At the slightest turn the lock would open and the door would swing open like some ancient creaking oaken door to Hades. The lock, made by hand and worn down by a myriad of hands, reached out through time and into my childish fingers.

At night, I would lie awake in bed, behind the lock, and listen for the trains that would move through the middle of town. Always listening to my sister’s breath and to the house creaking and moaning, as I watched the moon and stars through the windows. The train cars sounded like thunder, giant bowling balls of hissing and booming clatter moving through the night. I heard my mother say the “Pin-In” was moving through town. There goes the “Pin In” I would hear her say. Not until years

later did I realize the “Pin In” was not “Pin In” at all, but was the P and N Railroad that carried coal down from West Virginia headed for the coal plant on the Catawba.

My mother was the keeper-of-the-flame and fire.

What warmth there was in our home came from her effort and determination. While stoking the coals to get the fire started, my mother threw $10.00 into the burning fire.

In the briefest of moments, my mother’s work and effort floated into the belly of the coal stove. She cried out in the pain of loss as soon as she realized what she had done.

She wept for days over the money she had thrown away into the mouth of the yawning coals. In my six-year old mind I had no words of comfort for what the fire had devoured and the flame taken away from my mother. I ran toward the stairs and opened the lock to hide my grief and sorrow for my mother. The lock, and what lay behind it, was my place of safety.

In first grade, a friend

asked to spend the night with me, behind the wooden lock.

I kept making excuses for her not to come. Instinctively I knew that a visit would not turn in my favor. My childish mind wanting to believe, as only children believe, that all would be well. She implored me to show and tell her where I lived. Every justification, every explanation, every six-year old excuse I used did not seem to have an effect on her determination to come and stay behind the lock. A sharpened awareness of differences in social class had crept in behind the lock and my six-year old self.

After pleading with me, I finally relented, and told her to come. It was winter and very cold behind the lock. There were mountains of quilts to sleep under. What should have been fun and exciting turned into despair and embarrassment after we went back to school.

My friend very hurriedly went back to school and told everyone that I lived in a barn. I was furious that she

A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.

- Sir Winston Churchill

How to handle the Russia mess

By Lee H. Hamilton The recent announcement by FBI Director James Comey that his agency is investigating links between members of President Trump’s campaign and Russia has upended Washington.

Yet there needs to be an even stronger and broader investigation to get to the bottom of what happened.

There are really two questions at hand. The first involves Russian meddling in our election and their attempts to manipulate the outcome. The second means looking into whether members of the Trump election team colluded or worked with the Russians to affect the outcome of the 2016 election.

The FBI investigation will move the ball forward on both fronts. White House denials and the reluctance of Republicans in the majority on Capitol Hill to dig deeply into the election of a president of their own party has bogged the public investigations down.

Yet the truth is, we’ve been attacked by the Russians and we’re not investigating it adequately— which is why the FBI’s investigations are necessary, but not enough.

The FBI’s principal charge is criminal law. What we need is much broader: an open and bipartisan inquiry on a broad range of issues — not just criminal, but also civil, political, and diplomatic.

The House on North Main in Mt. Holly: A Recollection Delores Ballard Gill

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would insist on coming, and then betray me by saying I lived in a barn. Truthfully, the house was barn-like, but I resented her giving form to a truth that lay hidden behind the lock. She lived in a fine house with barns that were not as cold or scary as things were behind the lock.

The stark differences in my life and her life were lessons that I learned well that day.

Lessons learned at six that I would not forget, and were carried into the years that lay ahead.

The house on North Main, the wooden lock, lay dormant until the time was right for me to bravely turn it without uneasiness of what was on the other side. The lock was protection, yet like all closed places, have to be opened.

Years would pass, and the house and lock would pass into history. The house and the wooden lock are gone.

Time and history have made a place where the house and lock once stood.

Getting at the facts ought not to be a political exercise, but resolving what to do about them surely will be.

What the Russians did was an attack on the heart of our system; if we are to rebuild and sustain public faith in our democracy’s integrity, we need an investigation conducted in the light of day, by people who seek the truth and have standing and legitimacy on both sides of the political aisle.

In theory, Congress could do this, either with a select committee or through its standing committees. But it has lost credibility by dragging its feet and by the sheer partisanship already on display.

Instead, we need a fully staffed, well-resourced commission that can look into all aspects of the Russians’ involvement in our election.

What members of the Trump

campaign did or did not do with the Russians should certainly be part of it, but the paramount focus should be on Russian involvement in our electoral system and how to prevent it from happening again.

It’s critical to the success of our representative democracy that we understand what happened. A highly visible inquiry by a credible, independent commission would give us the best opportunity to move forward.

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

I survived the blizzard of March 2017 Tony Marciano Remember the blizzard of March 2017?

We were warned early in the week. Our local news, traffic and weather stations were so excited to play their “bad weather” news alert jingle. All the meteorologists were telling us to go to the store and buy bread and milk.

Tony Marciano We were cautioned that the snow would come in the middle of the night.

Interstates would be shut down and life would grind to a halt.

Ok – let me stop the melodrama. I received a call on Thursday to teach at a Sunday School class because the presenter had cancelled (probably heard about the coming snow conditions and decided to stay home). I said “yes” before I remembered about the weather.

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TECHWORKS From page 1 With gigabit internet, coworking space, access to sources of capital, innovative coding opportunities plus a robust coaching and mentoring program, this resource center will put Gaston County on the map in a whole new way. The Steering Committee of this initiative selected a building at 52 Ervin St. in Belmont, adjacent to Rivermen Brewery, as the initial GIGworks location in Gaston County. A second location was identified at the Loray Mill in Gastonia for

future expansion.

The Gaston Innovation Group (GIG) was formally established in June 2016 as a non-profit corporation with a very committed Board of Directors and a new Executive Director, Terry Cox. The new brand identity, TechWorks of Gaston County, emerges with an intense value proposition unfolding a vision for technology education, mentorship and building sustainable companies for the new digital era. TechWorks takes root at

leased space on Ervin Street.

There, plans note it will boast an ADA-compliant two floors of open co-working area, dedicated offices, a large conference room, smaller conference and training rooms, phone rooms, a large break room and another large convening room with access to an outdoor patio.

Currently in a closed bid session with pre-qualified contractors, a Request For Proposals (RFP) is slated for early April. This RFP and its award will help determine a completion and open date for the high-tech Belmont site. In addition to addressing the construction upfit for the Belmont location, led by

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Terry Cox, executive director of the Gaston Innovation Group, address attendees at the gathering last week that showed off the new TechWorks facility in Belmont.

Photo by Ted Hall Redline Design Group and RAH Construction Consulting, GIG also hired ZGM to undergo a branding strategy process. A first-look at the location, including site blueprints, unveiling of the name and brand, and visual concept, was hosted on March 28 at the 12,688 square-foot space.

Said Cox about the TechWorks project, “Our newlybranded initiative will offer a very deliberate value proposition to address workforce gaps and opportunities for significant economic growth in Gaston County. We are also highly focused on mentorship and providing a digital roadmap for companies that struggle to keep up with the fast-paced digital era.” TechWorks is primarily funded by Gaston County with a 10 percent match by the City of Belmont as well as small private funding to date. Cox noted that TechWorks will continue to “pursue additional grants and private sector money,” including a current pre-qualification application with the

N.C. Downtown Redevelopment Fund.

Every endeavor to bring TechWorks to fruition and build the brand, said Cox, is focused on creating stronger, entrepreneurial talent throughout Gaston County that can contribute to the greater community at large.

From in-house coding classes to partnerships with local colleges and universities, it’s about enabling Gaston County to make a quantum leap forward toward high growth and increased potential.

“We want to create something that is going to attract others here,” she said, also mentioning the vast need for increased workforce within the digital sector. “One of our top priorities is job creation and economic growth.

It’s about sustainability for the region. We are addressing a tech talent shortage in this country and want to begin to fill that talent gap and create a model for an urban-rural county next to an economic hub.”

Slow Art Day event planned Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.

One day each year people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly.

Participants look at five works of art for 10 minutes each and then meet together to talk about their experience.

On Saturday, April 8, Art by J Studio located at 6325 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite 116A, will host “slow art” from 10:00 - 12:00. Join us as we “slowly” look at art work, discuss the paintings and meet the artist.

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The Belmont Trolley in its former life as a workhorse in Portugal.

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The interior of the Belmont Trolley has been stripped and is undergoing restoration that will include new rattan seats.

TROLLEY From page 1 Other undercarriage projects coming up for the trolley include replacing the air operated brake lines and refreshing the considerable amount of wiring for the motors and controls.

The other engine and wheels need removal, reworking, and re-installation. The leaf spring suspension will be inspected for cracks.

“This will all take a few more months,” said Wells.

Cost to make the trolley rail-worthy will be in the range of $50k. Belmont Trolley, Inc. plans a fund raising campaign later this year.

Once the trolley refurbishment is done, it will be time to start looking for a permanent home for it. Right now, it’s housed in the City of Belmont Public Works building. The hope is to eventually build a dedicated trolley barn on Glenway St. behind Belmont General Store. However, a parking lot has recently been created on that plot.

“We are negotiating with the City and the NCDOT,” Wells said. “The NCDOT will have the ultimate say on where we can put a building.”

If all goes well, the trolley could be operational in 2018.

The Belmont trolley has had a long and fascinating career.

It was built in 1913 in Philadelphia by J.G. Brill Co. It ran for decades in places as far away as Portugal before ending up in a Canadian museum where Belmont Trolley Inc. purchased it in 2015 for $25k. It cost another $16k to get it shipped here via truck. When the trolley arrived in Belmont, folks lined the sidewalk to see the spectacle.

Mt. Holly sets upcoming events The City of Mt. Holly has several upcoming events.

April 7 – Food Truck Friday Downtown 5-9 pm Bring your blankets and your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun filled night.

There will be something for everyone!! Musical Entertainment

by Fantastic Shaker’s Johnny B’s Beach & Boogie Children’s Activities; April 12 – Toddler Easter Egg Hunt Tuckaseege Park 10:00 am; May 2 - Senior Dinner Free Dinner to Mount Holly Seniors. Limited to 300. Grand Hall 5:30 pm Please call 704-951-0074 ext. 100 to Reserve your seat; May 3 – Kidsfest Tuckaseege Park 9:00 -10:30 am Children ages 4 and 5 can come have some fun Arts/ Crafts, drinks and snacks will be provided. RSVP – 704-9510074 ext. 100. Daycares are welcome.

A set of the Belmont Trolley’s wheels and gears that have been remachined to like new condition.

Pageants planned for springtime festivals The Little Miss Gastonia Pageant will present two springtime festival pageants for girls ages 0-18 years: Miss Cherry Blossom Festival in Cherryville and Miss Down Home Festival in Bessemer City.

The Cherry Blossom pageant is Friday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building, 106 South Jacob Street, Cherryville. It is an official event of the Cherry Blossom Festival sponsored by the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce.

The Down Home pageant is Saturday, May 13 at 12:00 noon in downtown Bessemer City. It is an official event of the Down Home Festival sponsored by the City of Bessemer City.

The two festival pageants are qualifiers for the Little Miss Gastonia - Little Miss Gaston County Pageant planned for Sunday afternoon, June 11 at Stuart W. Cramer High School.

For more information, call (704) 678-3290 or visit the “Little Miss Gastonia Pageant” page on Facebook to download the applications. Proceeds benefit the Gastonia/Gaston County pageant scholarship fund.

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Gaston School of the Arts Playhouse to stage production of “Next to Normal” GSOA Playhouse will present “Next to Normal,” the Pulitzer prizewinning rock musical by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt about a suburban mother who struggles with mental illness.

Showtimes are April 7-8 at 7 PM and April 9 at 3 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Performances at Gaston School of the Arts, 825 Union Rd., Gastonia. For more info call 704 866 8882 or visit gastonschoolarts.com. *This show contains mature themes and may not be suitable for some children. Rated PG-13.

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Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747 Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212 Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819

Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory of the Holy Comforter N. Main St. • Belmont • NC

Macedonia Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

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

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church

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

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

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

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019 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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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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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Banner-News Obituaries

Sister Mary Matthew Snow Belmont, NC- Sister Mary Matthew Snow, 95 entered eternal life March 31, 2017 in Marian Center, Sacred Heart Convent, Belmont, N.C. Sister was born March 20, 1922 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the daughter of Benjamin and Fern Churchill Snow. Her parents and beloved siblings, Marie McClintock and William are deceased.

She attended public

schools in Maine and graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Maine, an M.S. degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Hunter Laboratory School of Medical Technology in Washington, D.C. A Sister of Mercy for 63 years she taught every grade except first. Included in her teaching career was Charlotte Catholic High School, Sacred Heart College where she was Dean of Women, Belmont Abbey College, the Catholic Orphanage of Nazareth in Raleigh, St Joseph’s Hospital ,Asheville and Mercy Hospital, Charlotte where she was the Head of the School of Medical Technology. On retirement she volunteered teaching homeless children and adults to read. Her hobbies were numerous, as well as artistic, and included woodcarving, weaving, gardening, playing the harmon-

ica , and especially studying.

As a Sister of Mercy she chose for her motto: “Jesus” and wrote that a turning point in her life was standing at the Sea of Galilee hearing Jesus ask her: “Matt, do you love me?” Sister was a noted storyteller and known yarn spinner. She had a penchant for writing, and her adventures were legend, such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hot air ballooning, and hiking. While known for her accomplishments, she is most remembered by and for her many loyal friends.

Funeral services were Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Belmont, N.C. at 11:30 a.m. Burial was at Belmont Abbey Cemetery. Arrangements are by McLean Funeral Home, Belmont, N.C. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Belmont, N.C.

Are you confident in God? Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church Trent0978@msn.com Think about a good friend, perhaps your best friend. This friend is someone in whom you laugh with, cry with, and can call at any hour during a great time of need. Your friendship is so strong that you have a great trust and confidence in this relationship. Now, how is your relationship with God? Is your relationship so strong with God that you have complete trust in Him, and believe He can, and will do great things in your life? Daniel 6:1-28 records the story of Daniel in the den of lions. Daniel lived an extraordinary life in the service of God. He was taken into captivity by the Babylonians after they had invaded the nation of Judah. Daniel was a young boy at the time, and he never returned to his homeland. Daniel lived his entire life in captivity, yet Daniel remained faithful to God all of his life, and God honored his faithfulness.

Daniel as an older man, was now one of the governors in the Persian Empire. As a person of high rank, he had many enemies, especially since he was of foreign birth. Daniel’s enemies conspired to bring him down, and they did so by deceiving the king into making a decree that no god could be worshipped in the land except the king, or they would be cast into the den of lions. Daniel knew this decree was made, yet he went to his house,

threw open the windows and prayed to God three time that day. His enemies informed the king and he was cast into the den of lions. The next day when the king came to the den, Daniel told him God had saved him from the lions because he was innocent before God. Daniel trusted in God, and God protected him. This story speaks of God’s protection, but more than this, it speaks of Daniel’s trust in God. Daniel had cultivated such a relationship with God that he never thought twice about praying to God no matter the costs. He was supremely confident in God because he had seen his entire life what God could do, and had done.

How is your relationship with God? In your personal walk with Jesus Christ do you live for Him, and serve Him, because you trust Him to do what He promises to do? If you desire a closer relationship with God, draw close to Him today. Communicate with God in prayer, communing with Him daily, pouring you heart out to Him. Study His Word.

God has revealed Himself to us through the Bible. We can have the same confidence in God today as Daniel did, if we will have the same relationship with God that Daniel had.

Dare to be a Daniel today!

The Mt. Holly Historical Society is now where old volumes of the Mt. Holly News can be found.

New shelves were built for the books. MHHS members Garrie Brinkley, Marian Vanni, and Mary Smith are glad the BannerNews donated them for viewing by the public in the near future.

Photos by Alan Hodge

FOUNDER’S DAY From page 1 Scenes include teachers and students mugging for the camera on the campus of the three big elementary schools on W. Central Ave. and workers coming and going at Mt. Holly Mills.

Another scene shows type being set at the Mt. Holly News office. Film shot in Jones Brothers Grocery shows Duke Jones cutting meat and customers eyeing products including soup at three cans for a quarter.

Other Mt. Holly retail ac-

tion in the film takes place in the Quality Store clothing establishment and Summey’s Drugs. A mechanic working in Jenkins Motor Co. is an interesting look at high tech auto repair 80 years ago when a wrench and screwdriver did just about everything.

Most interesting are the street scenes where the film captured folks doing everything from driving a horse and buggy on a dirt road to ladies and gents simply strolling Main St. and enjoy-

Mt. Island Charter students Arwyn Boyd (left) and Ava Clark greeted folks at the Founders Day event.

ing small town life.

The DVD is available for viewing when the MHHS museum is open Saturdays 10am-1pm and can even be purchased there for $15.

Finally, the MHHS has had shelves custom made for the bound volumes of the Mt. Holly News going back to 1945 that were donated last summer by the BannerNews.

According to Garrie Brinkley and Mary Smith who carted the huge books from the BannerNews office to their new home at the museum, the volumes will be available for public viewing in a few months.

Jennifer Starr dressed in 19th century togs for the Mt. Holly Founders Day event.

FUMC Mt. Holly Easter event The community is cordially invited to “The Weeping Tree” Cantata for Holy Week By Joseph M. Martin - Along with other seasonal anthems and songs will be

presented by The Chancel Choir and Covenant Rock.

The event will take place in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 140 N. Main St., Mt. Holly.

Directed by Mr. Jeff Ingle, accompanied by Mrs. Sally Davis and Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 10:55 am.

Everyone is invited.

A wide variety of folks attended the Founders Day celebration.

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Tri County Animal Rescue:

Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this beautiful English Bulldog mix named Peppa. Peppa is 2 years old and weighs about 20 pounds. She plays well with other dogs and loves every person she meets.

Peppa has short hair so a bath and brushing will keep her looking fresh all the time. She is mixed with a Terrier and that explains her smaller size. Peppa has been spayed, is current on vaccines and micro-chipped. She will be looking for you this weekend!

The AKC Standard says the disposition of the English Bulldog should be “equable and kind, resolute and courageous...demeanor should be pacific and dignified.” Bulldog puppies are frisky, but adults are quiet and rather phlegmatic, spending much of the day snoring on the sofa. They do need some exercise to stay fit, preferably walks in cool weather.

It takes a tremendous amount of serious teasing or threatening to provoke this sweetnatured breed, but once aroused, he can be a force to reckon with. His tenacity and resolve mean that it’s difficult to change his mind once he decides to do something.

Though stubborn, the English Bulldog is surprisingly sensitive, remembers what he learns, and responds well to patient, persistent training that utilizes food motivation. Jerking this breed around accomplishes absolutely nothing.

The English Bulldog Is moderately-sized -- built low to the ground but usually heavy.

They have a short easy-care coat that comes in many colors. They are easygoing and dependable with most of the world. They don’t need much exercise and spends much of the day snoring on the sofa. They also seldom bark Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. We have many available pets at

Mayors speaking at the Montcross Area Chamber forum were (from left) Cramerton Mayor Will Cauthen, Gastonia Mayor John Bridgeman, McAdenville Mayor Jim Robinette, Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin, Lowell Mayor Sandy Railey and Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough. Stanley Mayor Andrew Quinley was unable to attend.

Mayors meet in Belmont Peppa 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.

Gaston Day School thespians pose for a picture during a rehearsal for their upcoming Spring Production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. These Enchanted Objects invite you to, “Be Our Guest,” at one of the five shows: April 6th, 7th & 8th at 7:30pm, and two matinees, Saturday the 8th at 1:30 and Sunday the 9th at 2:30pm. Tickets are available now online at www.carolinatix.org or by emailing gdsshowtickets@gastonday.org Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Adults$15; Students $10. Come enjoy a “Tale as Old as Time!”

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Six mayors representing five of the Montcross Area cities and towns in eastern Gaston County and the city of Gastonia spoke at the Chamber’s Business Buzz breakfast on March 24, 2017, at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College in Belmont. CaroMont Health was the sponsor.

Mayors participating were Will Cauthen of Cramerton, Charlie Martin of Belmont, Sandy Railey of Lowell, John Bridgeman of Gastonia, Bryan Hough of Mount Holly and Jim Robinette of McAdenville. Stanley Mayor Andrew Quinley was unable to attend.

Each mayor spoke about accomplishments and challenges in his or her municipality, and a question and answer period followed with mayors responding to questions from the audience of more than 60 Chamber members and friends.

CaroMont Health appoints interim CEO CaroMont Health announced today that Todd Davis, MD, Chief Medical Officer of CaroMont Health, has been named interim president and CEO of CaroMont Health System, effective March 31, 2017. Davis has served as CMO since 2015 and has been with CaroMont Health since 2010.

“Over the last seven years I have been thoroughly impressed by the level of care that CaroMont Health provides to the patients in our community,” said Davis.

Dr. Davis replaces Doug Luckett who resigned last week.

Dr. Davis received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond; attended the Medical College of Virginia; performed his residency, internship and fellowship at the University

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The Board of Directors has established a CEO Search Committee, which will be responsible for preparing recommendations for a search process to identify the permanent president and CEO of CaroMont Health.

Dr. Davis joined CaroMont Health in 2010 as Vice President of Medical Affairs following prior successful leadership duties

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All of the mayors reported on new businesses opening in their communities. The importance of planning to accommodate growth and the work each town is doing in that area was a topic addressed by all of the mayors.

Other topics covered included transportation projects, new neighborhoods being developed, the controversy over a site for a new Belmont Middle School, greenways and the need to connect them, the need for future light rail connection to Charlotte, the Catawba Crossings and Wilkinson Boulevard bridges, summer concerts coming up and more.

Business Buzz breakfasts are planned several times each year by the Chamber to address issues of interest to the business community in Gaston County. Stanton Enterprise/ McDonalds provided the breakfast.

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In 2014, Dr. Davis was named one of “100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list is based on individuals’ experience in overseeing medical and quality affairs in their respective organizations.

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Charlotte Rescue Mission awarded funds As part of Social Venture Partner’s SEED20 Class of 2017, Charlotte Rescue Mission formally announced its plan to renovate the former Rebound campus thrift store into a coffee shop and full-service restaurant, Café Rescue. The award-winning idea placed third at SEED20’s OnStage pitch competition recently, winning the Mission $7,500 to transform the vacant building into a coffee shop and full-service restaurant.

Charlotte Rescue Mission was founded in 1938 with a commitment to transforming the lives of people struggling with addiction, poverty or hopelessness by providing Christian-based recovery programs that help residents achieve longterm sobriety, find employment and stable housing and restore and build healthy relationships. Now, Charlotte Rescue Mission has decided to take its goal of transformation one step further by providing life-skill development and professional training on-site for Mission graduates.

“Our vision for our graduates is so much bigger than the goal of being clean and sober,” said Rev. Tony Marciano, Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. “Café Rescue will be the vehicle to equip them with the life skills

they never learned, but so desperately need, to break the cycle of poverty – a chance to be a tenant with a dream of being homeowner, an employee with a dream of becoming business owners.”

For nearly 80 years, Charlotte Rescue Mission has transformed the lives of residents – offering hope and opportunity for a better tomorrow. By transforming a nearly 100-year-old building into a brand new concept, Charlotte Rescue Mission will expand its business of transformation beyond repairing and into preparing.

Please follow Charlotte Rescue Mission on social media to stay up-to-date on all Café Rescue developments. To get involved in the crucial planning process, please reach out to Kristin Blinson, Director of Development, at Kristin.Blinson@charlotterescuemission.org.

About Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte Rescue Mission provides a free 90-day Christian residential program for men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and are predominantly homeless. For more information, visit www.charlotterescuemission.org or call 704-333-HOPE. Charlotte Rescue Mission executive director Tony Marciano is seen holding the $7,500 check donated by SEED20.

Charlotte Rescue Mission photo

Mt Holly Community Dinner is May 4th This annual event is open to the public, and we welcome all in Mount Holly and surrounding communities to attend during Springfest Week, on May 4th at 6:30 pm. What makes this event worth you being there? Tradition (67 years!), honoring volunteers, recognition of the people and groups that make Mount Holly more than just a zip code for our mail. They make Mount Holly a community and a great place to live. Please come on out and be a part of this celebration, and find out about the good things that go on in our community.

The first thing you can do to be a part of this special night is to make a nomination for Man of the Year and/or Woman of the Year - someone you have seen displaying a volunteer spirit, expending time and energy for the benefit of others in our township – and tell us why. Send your nomination in to: Man & Woman of the Year Committee, P. O. Box 194, Mount Holly, NC 28120, or email to: Bobby@robertblackinsurance. com.

The second thing you can do is be there, with friends and family. Contact David Moore 980/522-6903 or Bobby Black 704/460-0320 for tickets (includes dinner with dessert), or get them at Charlie’s Drug.

Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Karla Lewis at Nichols Food Store #1 located at 318 S. Main St., Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 20, 40 & 47. The Jackpot will increase to $5,300.

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 Banner 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.

LOTTERY RULES Absolutely one entry per household each week! No photo copies will be allowed. Any lottery entries that have the same handwriting or appear to be in conjunction with any other entry will be disqualified. Entries must be complete with name, household address and phone number.

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.

The judge's decision is final. Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Employees and immediate family of CF Media not eligible.

Mail to: Lottery C/O Banner News P.O. Box 589, Belmont, NC 28012 Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip __________ Phone _______________________________

The Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept. Gad-Abouts senior citizens group recently traveled to Pendleton, SC where the visited Woodburn Plantation. Here’s the group on the steps of the big house.

Belmont Parks and Rec photo

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Congratulations to the Cramerton Middle School cafeteria staff for receiving a perfect 100% on their most recent health inspection. Left to Right Back Row : Maggie Stutts, Debbie Wood, Kim Seagle, Sharon Bolin. Front Row : Martha Parnell, June Cash, Hattie Clark.

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Congratulations to the Belmont Middle School Battle of the Books team of sixth through eighth graders who took first place at the regional Battle of the Books competition. The event took place March 27 at the Union County Agricultural Center.

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Superintendent’s Weekly Message mer to secure mentors for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Whenever we talk about our mentoring program, we mention the phrase, “The Power of One.” Through mentoring, one adult can make a significant difference in the life of a child. If you have the time and interest, we would love to have you as a mentor at a school in your

neighborhood.

Become a mentor!

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like for us to give a presentation to your organization about our mentoring program, please call Valerie Yatko, director of business and community partnerships, at (704) 866-6329.

Eighth grade students from Cramerton Middle School took a trip recently to Washington, D.C. While they were there NC Rep. Patrick McHenry gave them a tour of the U.S. Capitol.

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All County Middle School Chorus Concert held The Gaston County School choral department held their annual All County Middle School chorus concert on March 21 at Holbrook Middle School. Students were selected through a rehearsal process or nominated by their choral teacher.

The clinician for the boys middle school choir was Gene Bumgardner, a retired choral music teacher at Kings Mountain High School and the accompanist was his wife, Becky Bumgardner, a retired choral director at Forestview

High School. The boys choir performed four songs including “Stars I Shall Find,” “Rosalee,” “Yo le Canto” and “Ride the Chariot.”

The clinician for the girls school choir was Nana Wolfe, the Associate Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor at Wingate University, and the accom-

panist was Monica Morgan a choral teacher at Grier Middle School. The girls choir performed “Mozart’s Adagio,” “Come to the Celebration,” “The Rising,” and “Ban, Ban, Caliban.”

The closing song, “Justice” featured both the boys and girls choirs.

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By Jeffrey Booker, Gaston County Schools Superintendent We are grateful for the caring adults in our schools who serve as mentors.

Mentors are role models for students who need a little extra support. Our mentors do an excellent job of offering encouragement, being good listeners, and providing a positive experience whether it’s helping with homework, talking about life, or enjoying a fun activity.

It has been our goal this year to have at least 300 mentors, and we recently achieved this goal because people heard about our mentoring program and stepped up to volunteer.

However, we could use many more mentors, especially when you consider that we have approximately 32,000 students in our schools.

Mentors generally spend up to one hour a week at the school with their mentee. Our schools accommodate the mentors’ schedules and provide guidance to ensure that the experience is beneficial for both the mentor and the mentee.

We have about 10 weeks left in this school year, but it’s never too late to become a mentor. We recruit mentors year-round and plan to reach out to community groups, churches, civic clubs, and other organizations this sum-

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Lady Raiders power on in wins over Cramer and East Gaston

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The South Point Lady Raiders are 6-5 on the season. In softball terms that’s an average record. However, if you dig deeper you find that South Point is 6-2 in the Big South 2A/3A. That is a far better stat. South Point is third in the Big South. They are still within striking distance of first place North Gaston and second place Lake Norman Charter.

Last week the Lady Raiders got two more conference wins over Cramer and East Gaston. Both wins were much needed.

In the Cramer game the Lady Raiders got off to a quick start on their way to a 10-0 win.

“We came out that game right off the get go,” coach Leah Brooks said. “Sometimes it takes a few innings to get started. We came out right away.”

Things started with a bang early in the 1st inning when Hana McKee took a base after being hit by an unintentional pitch.

McKee was sitting at a full count when she took the base. With McKee on first base, Brit-

tany Franks hit a double.

“Then things started rolling,” Brooks said.

After that the Lady Raiders kept the pressure up.

South Point got 11 hits off of the Storm pitching.

Sierra Ghorley went 2 for 2 with a home run, 2 runs and 3 RBI’s.

Also having a great game was Skylar Griffin and Maddie Deal. Griffin went 2 for 3 with 2 runs and a pair of RBI’s. Deal went 2 for 3, with 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 2 RBI’s.

Hannah Brewer continues to grow on the mound for South Point. Brewer only gave up two hits in what may be her top game so far this year.

Cramer’s Carely Womack and Gracie Wright got the lone hits for the Storm.

Last Thursday, things were a bit tougher for Brewer and South Point as they took on the Lady Warriors in a game hampered by rain.

“We moved the game to Thursday because it was supposed to rain on Friday,” Brooks said. “It ended up raining during the game.”

One thing was obvious before the game started. The Lady Raiders were pitted against a club that could hit. The Lady Warriors were also a team that was done well in the Big South.

“East Gaston came out strong,” Brooks

The South Point Lady Raiders softball team gets ready to take to the field for their game against Stuart Cramer. South Point came out on top 10-0.

Photos by Jennifer McHenry said. “We knew they were a strong hitting team.”

In the first inning the Lady Warriors went after South Point hard.

“They had bases loaded we came out of with them only scoring one run.”

Brooks stated.

East Gaston put a lot of pressure on Brewer, but she hung in there. Instead of trying to win the game herself she relied on her teammates.

“We had a strong defense behind her,” Brooks went on to say. “She is learning to rely on them.”

Once again Sierra Ghorley had a good

day at the plate. Ghorley went 4 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.

“Ghorley had the winning walk off RBI in the 6th when she scored Hana McKee.” Brooks said.

Skylar Griffin, Skyler King and Hana McKee also put up solid numbers against East Gaston.

King went 2-2 with 2 doubles and 5 RBI’s. Griffin went 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored. McKee went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s.

This week the Lady Raiders take on Lake Norman Charter, Huss and Ashbrook. All are conference games.

Red Raiders push their way into 1st place in Big South

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Lady Raider Brittany Franks gets ready to take a base in the Stuart Cramer game.

Lady Raider Skylar Griffin takes a swing during the 10-0 win over Stuart Cramer.

South Point’s Maddie Deal hits the dirt during the Cramer contest.

Last week the South Point Red Raiders baseball team got big wins over East Gaston and Stuart Cramer.

The victories have put the Red Raiders in a two way tie with the North Gaston Wildcats for 1st place in the Big South 2A/3A Conference. South Point is now 10-3 overall. They are 7-1 in conference matchups.

The Stuart Cramer game turned out to be a squeaker. The final outcome wasn’t decided until the closing stretch of the game.

“That was a tight ball game,” coach Jason Lineberger said. “The final; was 4-3. We were down 1-0 until the 6th inning. We scored four runs to make it 4-1.”

The Red Raiders may have caught up but Cramer was not about to give up. In the bottom of the 6th inning the Storm powered back into the game. In the bottom of the 6th Cramer scored two more runs to push closer.

The score was 4-3 in the 7th inning. Cramer did their best to push in a tying run.

“In the bottom of the 7th they had a runner on 3rd,” Lineberger said. “We made two excellent defensive plays to keep them from

tying it up.”

On the mound for South Point was Preston Conner. Conner had a good day.

“Preston Conner pitched a complete game to get the win,” Lineberger added.

Grant Tilley and Tim Davila were South Point’s tip hitters. Tilley was 1 for 3 with two RBIs. Davila was 1 for 2 with two RBIs. Jason Maggs was Cramer’s top batter. Maggs slammed 2 for 4 with one run and an RBI. In the East Gaston game the Red Raiders played well despite a stint of soggy weather.

“We won 11-3,” Lineberger added. We swung the bats really well. We executed our offense. We got a lot of bunts down.”

The South Point offense was very productive. The Red Raiders belted out 14 hits. The Red Raiders top bats were Preston Conner, Mason Secrest, Tim Davila, Jordan Lathe and Nick Farmer. Conner had an exceptionally good night with two hits, three RBI’s.

On the mound for the Red Raiders was Ethan Shell. Shell pitched well into the 6th inning when he turned things over to Grant Tilley who pitched the final inning.

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MEN’S and WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - Front Row: Cameron Dyer – JV Men’s Coach’s Award; Jamani Leeper – JV Men’s Hustle Award; Kayleigh Shreffler – Ladies Varsity MVP; and Dy’Air McCormick – Varsity Ladies Most Improved. Back Row: Niren Johal – Varsity Mr. Basketball; Moses Nueman – Varsity Men’s Most Improved; Blake Zieske – 1,000 points scored; Jaelin Griffin – Varsity Ladies Coach’s Award; and Nick Muse – Varsity Men’s MVP.

SWIMMING - Front Row – Hunter Smith – Men’s Coach’s Award; Emily Axtell – Ladies Most Dedicated; and Kennedy Logan – Ladies Coach’s Award. Back Row – Worth Walker – Men’s Breakout Swimmer; and Jacob Johnson – Men’s Most Dedicated. Not Pictured: Mary Walker – Ladies Breakout Swimmer.

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Winter Sports All Conference Recognition - Front Row: Kayleigh Schreffler – Ladies Basketball; Brittany Franks – Ladies Swimming; Rachel Henninger – Ladies Swimming; Allison Blanchard – Ladies Swimming; and Sarah Axtell- Ladies Swimming. Back Row: Blake Zieske – Men’s Basketball – Moses Nueman – Men’s Basketball; Nick Muse – Men’s Basketball; Adam Nguyen – Wrestling; Corbin Allen – Wrestling; and Larry Dowdy - Wrestling.

CHEERLEADING - Front Row – L-R: Jordan Foultz – JV CoCoach’s Award; and Mary Smallwood – JV Spirit Award. Back Row – Jessica Helton – Varsity Most Spirited; Olivia Devine – Varsity MVP; and Emily Ratchford – Varsity Sportsmanship Award. Not Pictured – Makayla Mayhew – JV Co-Coach’s Award.

WRESTLING - Back Row - L-R: Adam Nguyen-Most Valuable Wrestler; and Corbin Allen, Outstanding Rookie. Front Row – L-R: Tyler Grigg - Coach’s Award; and Ethan Broome – Most Improved.

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By Charlotte Sautner

Listed below are the award winning athletes and their sports.

South Point High School held its annual Winter Sports Awards Banquet on Monday, March 20th. Awards were presented for Wrestling, Varsity and JV Cheerleading, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Varsity and JV Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Kent Hyde, athletic director, announced the following athletes recognized as All Conference in their respective sports: Wrestling: Adam Nguyen, Corbin Allen, and Larry Dowdy.

Men’s Basketball: Blake Zieske, Moses Nueman, and Nick Muse.

Women’s Basketball: Kayleigh Shreffler Swimming: Brittany Franks, Rachel Henninger, Allison Blanchard and Sarah Axtell.

WRESTLING Adam Nguyen – Most Valuable Wrestler Tyler Grigg - Coach’s Award Corbin Allen – Outstanding Rookie Ethan Broome – Most Improved

SWIMMING Hunter Smith – Men’s Coach’s Award Jacob Johnson – Men’s Most Dedicated Worth Walker – Men’s Breakout Swimmer Emily Axtell – Women’s Most Dedicated Kennedy Logan – Women’s Coach’s Award Mary Walker – Women’s Breakout Swimmer

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Gaston College Life Skills “Class of 2016” grads The Life Skills Department of Gaston College recently awarded 28 students an adult high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED®) certificate during commencement ceremonies on March 24, 2017, on the Dallas Campus.

2016 graduates include: Bessemer CitySarah Epps Neal; Gastonia- Sara Elizabeth Hayes, Maddison Turner.

2016 March Graduates High School Equivalency (HSE) Ceremony- Cherryville- DaKota Shaine Balogh, Ceanna Marie Jones. Dallas- Kayley Michelle Clough, Miryam Gomez Ramos. Denver- Sheree Star Merideth. -Gastonia Kevin Nathaniel Burke, Pamela J. Carson, Kyla Michelle Cobbs, Deforest Nimoy Davis, Jr., Jamira Octavia Mykel Gibson, Kayla

Cierra Danielle Mathis, Venicia T. Mora. High Shoals- Joyce Susie Tubbs. Iron Station- Kaylie Morgan Hayes. Kings Mountain- Brooklyn Nicole Green. Lincolnton- Maria DeLourdes Anguiano, Brooklyn Rae Hensley, Olivia Ann Hineman. Mount Holly- Alexis Lakiona Davis, Joseph Daniel Leslie, Ashlyn Bailey Melton.

Shelby- Mark Anthony Giles. Vale- Tina Michelle Valdez.

Upcoming Events at Gaston College- Job Fair, Tuesday, April 11, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GC Spring Fest – Kimbrell Campus, Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Classroom Building Auditorium, Belmont. GC Spring Fest – Lincoln Campus, Wednesday, April 12, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Classroom Building, Lincolnton.

Nick Muse – Varsity MVP Niren Johal – Varsity Mr. Basketball Moses Nueman – Varsity Most Improved Jamani Leeper– JV Hustle Award Cameron Dyer – JV Coach’s Award

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Abbie Morgan – Varsity Hustle Award Dy’Air McCormick – Varsity Most Improved Kayleigh Shreffler – Varsity Most Valuable Player Jaelin Griffin – Varsity Coach’s Award

CHEERLEADING Emily Ratchford – Varsity Sportsmanship Jessica Helton – Varsity Most Spirited Olivia Devine – Varsity MVP Jordan Foultz – JV Co-Coach’s Award Makayla Mayhew – JV Co-Coach’s Award Mary Smallwood – JV Spirit Award

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Ida Rankin Elementary School recognizes students for February 2017

Do The Right Thing Winners: Kathy Olvera and Julio Viera Sorto.

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Kindergarten Principals Pride: Principal Kristin Kiser, Beckham Clawson, Terrence Turner, and Kaydence Ward.

Not Pictured: Daijon Stanfield.

Third Grade Principals Pride: Principal Kristin Kiser, Emme Hodgeman, Somanoca Kang, Kendall Mace, Kylie Brooks, and Keziah Walton.

First Grade Principals Pride: Principal Kristin Kiser, Khloe Johnson, NyAsia Ballard-Joyner, Addyson Brown, and Terrell Dillard.

Not Pictured: Ayden Smith.

Second Grade Principals Pride: Principal Kristin Kiser Andrew Coren, Mallory Hall, and Jerron Edmonds.

Not Pictured: Brittany Price.

Fourth Grade Principals Pride: Principal Kristin Kiser, Adria- Fifth Grade Principals Pride: Principal Kristin Kiser, Chloe nah Pressley, Emily Palm, Ashlyn Lee, and Summer Houser. Kennedy, Mackayla Russell, and Zahira Brown. Not PicNot Pictured: Miranda McKenzy. tured: Mason Rikard.

Kindergarten Students of the Month: Henry Abnernethy, Keylan First Grade Students of the Month: Kristin Mitchell, Parker CenScott, Kaylan Helms, and Braylin Currence. ter, Elijah McGhee, Jalen Richardson, and Alejandro Quinto.

Second Grade Students of the Month: Grace Lanier, Kaylee Flowers, and Landon Lee. Not Pictured: Devin Hudspeth

Third Grade Students of the Month: Zach Brooks, Lillian Morin, Fourth Grade Students of the Month: Madison Thompson, LauChris Wise, and Darren Crisco. Not Pictured: Emily Sosa. ryn Jones, Kaleb Miller, Lyric Jones, and James Combs.

Fifth Grade Students of the Month: Paige Fraley, Dominique Downs, Trenton Sherrill, and Samora Patterson.

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The race is on as Cramer’s #11 Anna Macaluso and a Huss player streak across the field.

Photos by Lydia Julen

Students from Stanley Middle School recently made a trip to Washington, D.C. While they were there, Mrs. Robb and the band students performed a mini-concert at the World War II Memorial.

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Gaston Schools Points of Pride

Stuart Cramer’s #14 Isabella Romeo tries to steal the ball from a Hunter Huss player in last week’s game. Cramer won 6-0.

Lady Storm player #9 Courtney Mullis moves the ball against Huss in Cramer’s 6-0 win.

SUDOKU

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided ANSWERS in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Ten students from the German language classes at Ashbrook High School and Forestview High School will have an opportunity to visit Gotha, Germany (Gastonia’s sister city) this summer. The German Language Foundation of Charlotte presented $12,500 to the schools to support the travel abroad experience.

Cherryville High School baseball coach Scott Heavner was named the Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Heavner’s team won the 2016 1A state baseball championship.

Hunter Huss High School won the “Doughnut Challenge” used to promote the Career and Manufacturing Expo held last Thursday at Gaston College. Friday morning, the Krispy Kreme cruiser was at the school to deliver doughnuts to students as they arrived for the day.

Carr Elementary hosted “Family Science Night” and had more than 200 students and parents at the program. Students from the Gaston Early College High School and volunteers from Duke Energy set up hands-on science stations for the children to enjoy.

Matthew Hipps of Ashbrook High School, Elizabeth Leonard of North Gaston High School, and Kristy Newton of Brookside Elementary earned National Board Certification, which is the highest standard for the teaching profession.

Gaston County Schools hosted its annual Mentor Appreciation Luncheon at First A.R.P. Church in Gastonia. More than 100 mentors and school mentor coordinators attended the program, which was intended to recognize and honor the adults who take the time to mentor a child. There are more than 260 people who are actively involved in the mentoring program. First A.R.P. Church, AIS Advanced Imaging Systems (Matt Solomon), and Furlong Financial (Bob Furlong) sponsored the luncheon.

As part of the Keep Gastonia Beautiful program, the Hunter Huss High School “Green Team” adopted Edgefield Avenue in front of the school and pledged to keep the area “clean and green.” The students involved with the “Green Team” take pride in keeping the school grounds and surrounding areas free of litter and debris.

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy received a $5,000 Toolbox for Education grant from Lowe’s for the “Covered Outdoor Classroom and Interactive Elements for our School Community” project.

McAdenville, Rankin, and Robinson elementary schools participated in the N.C. First Lego League regional robotics competition and qualified to represent Gaston County Schools in the state competition. Bessemer City Central and Pinewood also participated in the regional competition.

The Mount Holly Middle, Cramerton Middle, and North Gaston High School cafeteria staffs earned a 100 percent sanitation grade.

Students at Belmont Middle School participated in a Kindness Challenge and conducted various activities that “put a smile on your face.” They wrote “thank you” notes to teachers, custodians, bus drivers, office staff, and others and decorated the hallways with posters that featured quotes about kindness and encouragement.

Students in Rebecca O’Bryon’s fourth grade class at Pinewood Elementary read the book, “Crenshaw,” by Katherine Applegate, which led to their involvement in a community service project. The students collected non-food items for the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization to help people in need.

Lingerfeldt Elementary has established community/business partnerships with Union Presbyterian Church and Chemtura. Through the partnerships, the school has received new items for the playground and other equipment.

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The Belmont Bandits 9U Baseball played a doubleheader at Martha River Park last week. The Bandits won game one against the Athletes Lab Crushers 24-0 but lost a close game two 10-7 to the Tega Cay Titans. Here are some photos from the Crushers game. Above: Bandit #14 Christopher Wurtz just misses as he dives for a fly ball.

Photos by Bill Bostick

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Bandit #17 Ayden Bradley gives this swing all he’s got against the Crushers.

Scenes from Belmont Bandits Little League action

Bandit #24 Patrick Blee jumps to avoid a wild pitch.

Bandit #2 Brody Crawford hits the ball with all his might and main force.

Bandit #25 Landon King runs to beat the throw at first base in the Crushers game.

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Lady Raider #7 Emma King puts one past the North Gaston Lady Raider #2 Natalie Robinson races downfield in the North goalkeeper.

Gaston game.

South Point’s #12 Sophia DeMark bowls over a North Gaston defender.

Lady Raiders win over North Gaston in soccer play

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The South Point and North Gaston high school girls soccer teams clashed last Thursday. South Point came from behind and won 4-3. South Point’s #23 Mary Walker is seen weaving her way between two North Gaston opponents. Walker scored two goals.

Photos by Bill Bostick

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MARCIANO From page 2

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By BRIAN & RON BOYCHUK

It had been 70 degrees all week long. The roads were warm.

The ground was warm. When I woke up, the streets were wet.

The grass in my backyard was taller than the snow. There was an inch of snow on my car. There was no one on the roads.

I left my house at 8:45am and enjoyed seeing the winter wonderland. It was beautiful. Normally I don’t drive in the snow. I am afraid of driving in the snow.

Fear can be a good thing. Or not. It paralyzes us from trying new things.

I was afraid of failure. I would have stayed home during the blizzard of March 2017 had my friend not invited me to teach in his Sunday School class. I would have looked out the window or stood on my porch and wondered what was going on in the world instead of exploring it and finding out it wasn’t as scary as I thought.

There is a scripture verse that addresses fear. It says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” What are we afraid of? What are the fears we face? They include rejection, failure or success.

If it is failure, then my identity is tied into doing things well.

If I can’t do it well, I won’t do it. I sit back and watch others enjoy life. If it is rejection, we only stay in our own close circle of friends. If we don’t have friends, we watch TV alone each night. If it is success, just when things start to go well, we do or say something to sabotage the momentum we have created.

When the scripture verse states we are not made perfect in love, we think that God loves us if we are good. If we are bad, then He withholds that love. Rather we should say, we are good because we are loved by God. Another way to say it is that we are declared right before God because God demonstrated that love on the cross. When it is not about us, but about what He has done for us, we can be “made perfect in love.”

I got home from Sunday School and tackled two projects that scared me to death. Both involved plumbing. One involved draining the hot water tank. I didn’t grow up with one.

We had a hot water jacked inside our oil-fired furnace. I never watched anyone drain a hot water heater. I hooked up the hose, turned the knob, watched the water come out and smiled.

It wasn’t as scary as I thought.

I wish I could put courage into you. I can’t. I can only encourage you to try the things that cause you fear and stifle the life God has for you.

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HEAVEN SENT CAREGIVERS LLC, now hiring CNAs in Cleveland County & Gaston County areas. Must be dependable & reliable transportation. For more info on how to apply, contact 704-777-1928.

WANTED: 25 to 100 ACRES TO LEASE for 2017 Deer Season in Polk or Rutherford County. Paying top dollar. 864-420-4350.

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1 OWNER MASSEY FERGUSON, 1010 3 cyl Diesel, 19HP belly mower, 3pt. hitch, good small tractor, $4500. 407-3532672.

WANT TO BUY WANTS TO BUY OLD BOTTLES – Milk bottles, drink bottles, drink carriers, whiskey jugs, churns and etc. Call: 704-6780926. (3/23, 30 & 4/06) WE BUY CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS! Running, Wrecked and Junk. From $200-$10,000. 704524-3387. Call Charlie. (4/05)

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 1999 YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO, 1600cc, 43,000 miles, garage kept & covered, lots of chrome. Fresh oil, filter & new battery, very well maintained with service records. Kelley Blue Book valued at $2990, asking $2650. 704-477-3380.

2005 YAMAHA V-Star custom motorcycle, 1100cc cruiser, excellent condition. Gray with ghost flames, many extras. 9700 miles, $3400. Call/text 828-803-2708.

BOATS TROLLING MOTOR, 24 volt, 74 lb thrust. Minkota Fortrex foot pedal, 45” shaft. $550 firm. 704236-8198.

JON BOAT 14 FT, FIBERGLASS, flat bottom with Cox trailer. 3HP Johnson motor. $900. 704-487-0873.

18’ BASS BUGGY WITH 40 HP Mercury motor & trolling motor, $3900. 704-472-3240.20’ STINGRAY V-HULL SKI BOAT & TRAILER, MerCruiser 4.3 L, V6, very good condition, $5500. 704-719-0053.

5-1/2 FT x14 FT TILT TRAILER, heavy duty frame, wood floor, $1400. 828-289-1231.

THORNLESS BLACKBERRY PLANTS for sale. You dig, $4 each or $5 in containers. 828305-8124.

WANT TO LEASE HUNTING LAND. We will respect your land like it’s ours. References offered.

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1996 FORD E350 CARGO VAN EXTENDED, good tires, cold ac, w/ladder rack, no rust, 266K miles, dependable, serviced every 4K miles, $2200. Call 704487-1071 or 704-472-1000.

2002 HONDA ACCORD, 4 door, auto, fully loaded, 114K miles. $3950. 704-284-4273.

2002 CHRYSLER 300, 4 door, V-6, auto, fully loaded, $4500.

704-284-4273.

2002 ACURA TL, 4 door, auto, fully loaded. $2500. 704-2844273.

2007 FORD TAURUS, 175K miles, $1500 firm. Cash only.

704-472-2263.

2001 NISSAN ALTIMA, 142K mi. $1800 firm. Cash only. 704472-2263.

2003 ACURA RSX, 132K MILES, leather seats, auto, PW, $5500 obo. 704-472-2490.

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING SUV. 3.5 motor. Extra features. 3 row seats, real leather, DVD, TV, sunroof, full power windows, etc. Great family vehicle, only $2750 for quick sale. 704-466-2671, anytime.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847.

CAT FOR ADOPTION, nine years old, sweet, male house cat looking for a quiet home. Great companion. 704-435-2808.

FOR SALE, SEVEN YEAR OLD JACK, also, seven yr. Jenny.

Negative Coggins with each.

Asking $125 each obo. 704-4346389, 704-434-5222.

AKC ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, born 3/4/17. Taking deposits now. UTD on worming and shots. Call or text 704-419-9389.

BEES FOR SALE, 3lb packages certified Italian honey bees $100, pickup 4/15/17. Bee hives also available. Call Fred, 828980-0725.

CKC TINY YORKIE PUPPY, shots by vet, $950. Handmade clothes for Lee Middleton, MyTwin Dolls. Large variety yard sale items. Call, come see, make offer. 828-245-5314.

(3) HENS, (2) ROOSTERS, (3) Ducks, $10 each or all for $70.

828-817-3482.

FOR SALE, 2001 FORD TAURUS SE, Very clean, one owner, 71,200 miles, $3250. 704-4818204.

1973 VOLKSWAGEN Super Beetle, orange with a black stripe, 1 owner, 96,825 miles, excellent condition, $8000. 828228-7710.

1970 CST/10 RESTORED, power steering, power brakes, 3 speed automatic, $14,500. 828395-7066.

2001 CAMPER, 32’, Nice $5300.

1998 Toyota Camry, $2400.

1975 Dodge truck, 6 cyl, 3 sp. $1600. 828-223-1982.

FOR SALE FOR SALE MAUSOLEUM, Garden Chapel, Outside Patio #416 Single drawer for 2 burials $3700.00 or make offer - email ejrs@twc.com.

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HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square bales. 704-487-6855.

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

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Call today! Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828-245-0174.

MOSS LAKE WATERFRONT HOME, Big flat lot. Great location in Shelby. 2916 Waterside Drive, (off Elizabeth Ave.). Ride by & get a flier for more info. $339K. FOR SALE: FOR PARTS OR WHOLE: 1995 Nissan 4x4.

1987-91 Ford 4WD. 1989-94 Toyota truck parts.

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. Factory Toyota 4WD wheels. Antique barber chair. WANT TO BUY: Pickup trucks, any model, make, condition. Nissan or Toyota Pickups. 704-538-9742.

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GE SIDE BY SIDE FREEZER/ REFRIGERATOR w/ice maker, electric stove, microwave, ac/ heat pump, whirlpool water softener, dishwasher. NO CALLS ON SATURDAYS. 704-2408335.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

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REAR BUMPER FOR CHEVY SILVERADO, and tow hitch for Chevy truck. Both for $75. Passenger grey leather seat. Call for prices, 704-466-1693.

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4’ BUSHHOG with safety chains.

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4’ BOX BLADE, like new, $500.

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10 PLAYER FELT GAME TABLE, $100. 3 tier smoke tempered glass entertainment center, $120. 2 suede office chairs, $75. Thrush bottom ladder back rocking chair, $60. 1 vtg. goose handle rocking chair, $50. 3 crate and barrel leather ottomans, $75. Call 704-300-6729 for more info or pics.

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TREAD MILL, $150, MEN’S NEW MEDIUM short sleeve Saddle Breed shirts, $12 each.

Home made honey soap, $3 each. 828-657-9677.

2000 CORVETTE, RAGTOP, 43K MILES, 6 speed. 1/2” strapping, 6 rolls, Nordic Track Exerciser, 704-460-1745.

220 GALLON FISH TANK, equipped, stand included, $225.

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

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

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704-692-6025 2003 EZ-GO GOLF CART, horn, head & tail lights, windshield, good condition, $1650.

704-435-4438.

TWO CEMETERY PLOTS, Cleveland Memorial park. Includes opening/closing. Nice location. $1200 for both including deed transfer. 904-525-2313.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 3/4 ton load, $75 or 10 foot trailer stacked, $150. Free delivery within 20 mile radius. 704-473-9379.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Mobile Home Park, located in Western NC. Owners retiring, good location (approx 4 acres) 12 spaces.

828-223-0129.

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TRAILERS: NEW 5x8, $525.

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Marburger SHELBY, NC

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