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Sticks for Kids program has junior golfers swinging

By Alan Hodge Alan@cfmedia.info

Give a kid a golf club and all sorts of things can happen but in the case of last Wednesday’s Sticks for Kids event on the links at the Cramer Mountain Club it was all good.

Sticks for Kids is a national endeavor to teach youth the ins and outs of golf with a healthy dose of sportsmanship as well. The Golf Course Builders Association of America established the GCBAA Foundation to provide the necessary tools and opportunities to allow the next generation of golfers to learn and enjoy the game.

Since its establishment, the GCBAA Foundation has taken a special interest in supporting children by launching Sticks for

Kids, a junior golf outreach program. The program provides clubs, bags, teaching materials, marketing materials, and instructors for participating courses. Children age 5-18 are taught the fundamentals of the game as well as life lessons such as etiquette, integrity, sportsmanship, safety, and respect for themselves and others.

Last week’s program was also made possible by a Gaston County Parks and Recreation grant.

Parks and Rec employee Josh Henderson was on-site helping keep the event running smoothly.

“We have about fifty kids here today,” He said. “It’s a good way for the children to increase their interest and skills in golf.

See STICKS page 3

Belmont Abbey golf team members Autumn Sentner and Kaitlyn Gibbon took part in the Sticks for Kids event. They are seen with five-year-old Conner Ensley who was one of about 50 kids participating.

Photo by Alan Hodge

French explorer visited our area over two centuries ago Last Monday’s meeting of the Mt. Holly city council saw a number of fire and police swearings in. This photos shows the MHFD volunteers. The event was the first time in MHFD history that volunteers took the oath and received official badges. Left to right: Daniel Treece, Sara Seiler, Tristan Hopkins, Randy Guiney, Marv Placino, Thom McGann, Josh Johnson, Matt Hill. See more photos on page 7.

Photo by Alan Hodge

All suspects in Mt. Holly shooting caught The two suspects wanted in connection with the April 3, 2017 fatal shooting of 14-year-old Taylor Sotera Smith of Charlotte at River Street Park in Mt. Holly are both in custody.

Darvon Malik Fletcher, 18, of Charlotte was taken into custody that same day and charged with First Degree Murder. The second suspect in this case, Eric Deon Combs, turned himself in to authorities in Montgomery County, Ohio last Tuesday and is cur-

rently in custody. Extradition proceedings are currently being initiated by North Carolina law enforcement officials.

All the individuals involved were familiar with each other, and had traveled to the park from Charlotte.

In response to the incident, MHPD Chief Don Roper wrote an open letter to the community.

See SUSPECTS page 4

By Alan Hodge

France, had urged Louis XVI to send this expedition.

Though he was a sophisWhen most folks think of ticated man, Michaux wasn’t pioneers in our area the image afraid to get his hands dirty that comes to mind is someone and has been described as with a coonskin hat and squir“tough as bull hide, but with rel rifle. However, 221 years the heart of a poet”. ago this very month a distinOverall, Michaux spend guished scientist from France over a decade traveling walked among the Eastern throughout the eastern half Gaston County woods during of the United States, and one an expedition that would see of his trips took him through him discover one of the world’s Andre Michaux Charlotte and into Gaston rarest plants, on land near what County where he was the first would eventually become Mount Holly and to collect, describe, and name a rare and beauStanley. tiful new species of magnolia tree called the Andre Michaux (1746-1802) was a bota- Bigleaf magnolia or Magnolia macrophylla. nist sent to America by King Louis XVI of With plants gathered near Stanley, Michaux France to find new plants to ship back home soon introduced the species into the gardens to improve the forestry and agriculture there. of France.

Thomas Jefferson, who was Minister to See MICHAUX Page 4 Alan@cfmedia.info

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My Opinion: The convenience conundrum There’s no doubt that in our so-called modern era we have more conveniences than at any time in history but are we losing something in return?

I pondered this question the other day when I was driving along and spotted a rare sight- clothes drying on a clothes line. I am willing to bet that 90 percent of clothes these days are dried in a machine. Of course there is such an appliance in my dwelling-house and its shrill buzz when the drying cycle is done reminds me of a crash dive klaxon horn on a submarine every time it goes off –aaaooogggaahhh!!- and all you have to do is toss the togs in it and conveniently push a button. It is a lot easier than loading up a basket with wet clothes and carrying them out to the clothes line and pinning them up and going back out in the yard and taking them down and carrying the load back in the house. But- there’s something about the way the clothes on a line gently flap in a breeze like sails on a ship on blue water and the way they smell when sun-dried that no machine can match.

The potentate of modern conveniences has got to be the microwave oven. You can cook just about anything in a microwave except a raw aig (you can even dry wet socks in one) and all you have to do is push a button and watch the grub go round and round and then comes the ding and you take it out and eat it- all done in a matter of minutes. But once upon a time folks cooked on a wood stove. Of course this involved going to a wood pile and getting a big armload of sticks and bringing them in the kitchen and loading up the stove, setting the wood alight, stirring the coals, then adjusting one thing and another to get it ready for the vittles that needed cooking.

I know this is the routine because I remember seeing my great grandmother Ella Eugenia Loftin Smith (aka Grandma Smith) do it even when she was 80+ years old. It was hard work versus punching a button but the reward was the sound of the wood crackling and the warmth of the kitchen compared to the chill of the rest of the farm house and the clatter

of her cast iron skillet on the stove top and the heady aroma mix of wood smoke and bacon that was the Alan Hodge end result.

Another modern Banner-News Editor convenience is air conditioning in cars. Do you know anyone who drives a vehicle these days that isn’t air conditioned? I thought not. Now when it’s hot all you have to do is hop in your ride and turn a knob and coolness flows all over your body. Back before car A/C woe unto those who wore shorts and had a car with vinyl seats that had been sitting in the broiling sun and when you plopped down on the scorching plastic it felt like the back of your legs were on fire. But there were also those times in A/C-less cars of yore when you would leave home before daylight for a trip to the beach and just as the sun was coming up down near the coast you would be driving all windows open through the dawn and through the part of the trip where the Spanish moss is hanging ghostly on the trees and you could feel the damp cool swamp-air rushing by and filling the car.

The last modern convenience I shall toss and gore in this column is the so-called “smart phone”. In this device we have the world of info and communication at our fingertips. It’s basically like carrying a computer in your pocket. The irony of this convenience is that even though it is supposed to connect people, in too many cases it builds a wall around them.

A couple of weeks ago I was sent a photo of the crowd at a ball game. About a third of the folks in the stands were not even looking at the field they were staring at that little device in their hand. Seems hard to imagine but once folks at the dinner table or ball game or such times would actually look one another in the face and talk with their mouth and not their finger.

Well that’s my thoughts on modern conveniences- a dual edged sword if ever there was one.

I got my Why, How and What in the wrong order I used to get in trouble with the Rescue Mission board on how I explained our work to the community when I did public speaking. They told me, “Tell them what we do,” to which I replied, “Let me tell them why we do it.” We couldn’t agree. That was until a few years ago.

I watched a Ted Talk by Simon Sinek.

He draws three circles, each within the other (think of a bullseye). The outer circle represents the “What” you do; what a company makes. The middle circle represents the “How” the product is made. The inner, or smallest circle represents the “Why.” More than making a profit, why does a company exist?

He explained that Dell and Microsoft market their products by starting from the outer circle – the “What.” They make computers.

They move to the middle circle, the “How” stating they use Intel processors. Finally, they move to the inner circle, the “Why” by asking you to buy one. You yawn.

Apple is different. Apple starts with the inner circle, the “Why.” Their “Why” is, “Everything we do challenges the status quo.” Their middle circle, “How” states, “We invent technology you didn’t even know you needed.” Their outer circle, the “What” is, “We package it into attractive looking products called iPhones. Do you want to buy

one?” An Apple person will camp out for three days in the snow to purchase the next iPhone.

When was the last time you saw someone camped out to purchase a Dell computer?

As a young pastor, I preached by starting at the Tony Marciano outer circle, the “What” – God wanted to give us life eternal and life abundant. I moved to the middle circle, the “How” this was possible – Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I never reached the inner circle, the “Why” of Christianity. Today, I start at the inner circle. Let me explain.

The inner circle, the “Why” of Christianity is simply this. “God loves you and me.” The middle circle is “How” it happens. To make sure God can make that love relationship happen, He took care of my mess by dying on the cross. Lastly, I move to the outer circle, the “What” – God gives me life eternal and life abundant.

I have a sermon entitled “God Loves You.” I get to a point in the sermon where I say, “Have you ever seen a 70-year-old Billy Graham look out upon thousands of people See MARCIANO page 8

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There are good ships and there are wood ships, ships that sail the sea. The best ships are friendships, and may they always be.

- Tom Matthes

Letter to the Editor...

Recently while entering the parking lot at First United Methodist Church I witnessed a real-life answer to courageous prayer.

Glancing to my right I noticed someone exiting her car at the United Way parking area.

The woman was using a walker and I instinctively paused, thinking it might be good to walk over and at least offer my assistance.

But by the time I parked and started across the street the woman I had spotted was well on her way without my assistance. Now that I was closer to her I stopped in my tracks. This was not just any person making her way down Oakland Street. This was my friend and colleague, Kathleen Boyce. Yes, the same Kathleen Boyce who pioneered our county’s Girls on the Run program. This was the same person who has dedicated countless hours running and encouraging other young women to run with courage. Kathleen was not running down Oakland Street on this blustery morning, but her slow, steady trek was an answer to courageous prayer.

Kathleen’s courage moves me. Some said she would never walk again. Some even wondered if she would even awaken from a crushing abdominal aortic aneurism in February 2016. But here she was – living out the answers to her own courageous prayers by put-

ting one foot in front of the other. Kathleen was quietly beating the odds just as she had quietly assembled an award winning Girls on the Run program for our community.

Scripture says the prayers of faith heal the sick. It may seem trivial but prayers of faith in face of traumatic setbacks like Kathleen and her family have faced are some of the most courageous prayers a person can offer.

A bold prayer to run again even when one is lying in intensive care is beyond courageous.

Yet courageous prayer is part of the way God chooses to move and work among us.

On May 4 Kathleen will join another courageous prayer warrior as she and Angela Dreher as they share their experiences with courageous prayer at the Gaston County Family YMCA’s National Day of Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event will be hosted on the Westside by First ARP Church 317 South Chester Street Gastonia. Join us and be encouraged by the Power of Courageous Prayer.

Mark your calendar – space is limited. I look forward to seeing you May 4. Breakfast is served at 7:30 and you will be on your way by 9:00 AM sharp.

Want to go? Visit www.gastonymca.org/ prayerbreakfast for reservations.

Author: R. Dwayne Burks

Letter to the Editor...

Recently, I was accepted in Coldwell Banker Commercial’s National “Emerging Broker Training” Program.

The EBT program lasts for 100 days and after the initial startup phase, we were tasked with bi-weekly Web based conferences with each one concluding with a field work assignment.

Assignment #3 is titled Valuation. The assignment asked us to identify three properties currently listed for sale and their asking price; three properties that had recently sold and an adjusted value for them. My subject property was in Mt. Holly.

I went south to nearby Belmont and was amazed by the amount of adjustment needed to compare the Belmont sales to the Mt. Holly properties. In one instance, I had to adjust the price down by more than 30% per square foot to gain parity. In 2016, I sold three buildings in Mt. Holly and the two that were occupied sold at a range considerably less than sales in Belmont. When I looked in Downtown Gastonia, prices fell even further.

What am I saying here?

Well several things, but let’s focus on two. First, Belmont has recently seen an explosion in residential growth.

It is popular for its commitment to its Central Business District. Fifteen years ago, people started to invest in the downtown area; they bought old buildings and rehabilitated them. City Leaders had the vision to re-claim Main Street by burying unsightly utility lines, installing decorative street lights and widening sidewalks. New housing was created within walking dis-

tance from restaurants, shops and the vibrant new CBD. A small-town feel was created and families flocked to be a part of this environment. As a resident of Gaston County, I was particularly impressed by the annual Christmas parade.

Everyone got out of school early and lined the streets. It was a first class mix of fun and community spirit that exists throughout the county.

Second, Gaston County is filled with towns just like Belmont, waiting to explode.

Our communities are hungry for local, authentic growth and to experience the benefit

of being so close to Charlotte.

Members of Mt. Holly’s city council are instituting many of the same programs Belmont used to gain popularity. Gastonia is the largest city in Gaston County, but the downtown has struggled to re-invent itself for several years. Make no mistake, the right action steps have started. Recently, I attended a presentation of the new Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment (FUSE) district. It will connect the $40 Million Loray Mill Development to Gastonia’s CBD See LETTER page 8 Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC

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Luke, Madeline, and Wade Poplin had a great time at Sticks for Kids.

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The Cramer Mtn. Country Club course was the site of the Sticks for Kids event. See more photos on page 11.

From page 1 Folks that helped out at the event were the golf teams from Belmont Abbey College and Forestview High School.

Abbey golfer Autumn Sentner explained her interest in Sticks for Kids.

“When I was young I learned about golf through clinics like this one,” she said. “Now I want to pass on skills to these kids.”

The Sticks for Kids participants came in all sizes. They hit the Cramer Mountain Club links with golf bags slung over their shoulders and determined looks. With the help of the various golf team members the youngsters picked up some pointers on how to improve their technique.

Five-year-old Conner Ensley described the experience as “awesome”.

Another five-year-old golfer, Callie Gault, was enjoying the course camaraderie.

“It’s fun being with the other kids,” she said. “I like learning about golf.”

Some kids had parents and grandparents along to watch. Bob Deaton gave his grandson Wade Poplin some pointers in driving the ball.

Belmont Abbey golf coach Jason Gault summed up the day perfectly.

“Sticks for Kids is good exposure to the game,” he said. “But the biggest thing is that they have fun.”

Nick Stafford from Belmont Abbey was giving golf tips to Lane Crotts, Winsley Crotts, Heidi Long, and Callie Gault.

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MICHAUX From page 1 Michaux recorded the event in his diary entry dated April 3, 1796 and written while he was staying at a Stanley area farm.

“Sunday the 3rd of April arrived at Bennet Smith’s 12 miles from Lincoln; remained all day to pull shoots of a new Magnolia with very large leaves, auriculate, oblong, glaucous, silky, especially the young leaves; the buds very silky; Flowers white Petals with a base of a purple color. Stamens yellow etc.

Along the creek on the bank of which this Magnolia grows I saw the Kalmia latifolia, Viola lutea, foliis hastatis; Ulmus viscosa then in process of fructification; Halesia; Stewartia pentagyna. The 4th started and crossed Tuckasegee Ford on the Catawba river 10 miles from Bennet Smiths.”

While he was in the area, Michaux also took a hike to land south of Belmont near where Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is lo-

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found today on Red Lair Farm off Hickory Grove Road between McAdenville and Stanley.

After his 1796 trip, Michaux returned to France and then traveled to the island of Madagascar where he died in November 1802.

Michaux’s discoveries and travels in Gaston County are still remembered. In 2002, a five-day symposium was held at Gaston Day School, Belmont Abbey College, The Mint Museum in Charlotte, and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. During the events, 28 speak-

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ers from nine states as well as France gave lectures on Michaux and his discoveries. A plot of land at the Belmont Abbey exit on I-85 was cultivated with examples of plants Michaux found in our area. A librarian named Charles Williams from Charlotte dressed in 18th century garb and did an impression of Michaux.

These days, the Brevard Station Museum in Stanley has a replica of a Bigleaf magnolia leaf and flower on display.

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of Mount Holly has worked hard to ensure the parks in our community are beautiful. Mount Holly Police Department is committed to keeping them safe. Since the beginning of 2014, the Mount Holly Police Department has taken only two reports in River Street Park. One of the reports involved someone taking a plumbing pipe out of the men’s restroom and the other was someone taking a grass trimmer off of a City truck.

The Mount Holly Police Department will continue to work with our community to keep our parks safe, and we ask for your help as we move forward. We have held our National Night Out event at River Street Park for the past three years and we will hold it there again this year on Tuesday, August 1st.”

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Gaston County has twelve natural heritage sites listed as being of state or regional significance. Six of these are listed because of the presence of the Bigleaf magnolia.

This incredible plant has the largest simple leaf of any species outside of the tropics, and it also has one of the largest flowers. The leaves can reach 32 inches long and widths of 12 inches. The flowers of the Bigleaf magnolia can be 10 to 16 inches wide, with six white petals. There can be is a purple blotch at the base of the petals.

The flowers have a sweet aroma and bloom in May to early June. A cone-like fruit also develops that is three to four inches long and has orange-red seeds when it ripens in early September.

Of the over thirty known sites containing Bigleaf magnolias in North Carolina, nearly all are in Gaston County.

The Bigleaf magnolia is rare, but not endangered. No one knows why it prefers this region. They like moist ravines beneath taller hardwood trees, which is where they are

SUSPECTS “The Mount Holly Police Department understands our community is concerned about the incident at River Street Park and we wanted to take the time to address some of those concerns,” Roper wrote. “We want to emphasize the fact that all of the individuals involved in this incident lived outside of Mount Holly and outside of Gaston County. The victim and both offenders came to Mount Holly from Charlotte and once the crime occurred, both offenders returned to Charlotte.

We find it pertinent to emphasize these facts to ensure our community this was not a random act of violence. All of the individuals involved in this incident knew each other. With this being said, we would like to extend our condolences to all parties affected by this tragic event.

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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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Church Directory McAdenville Baptist Church

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

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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

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

Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

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

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

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

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

North Main Baptist Church 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

BELMONT

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

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Alexander Memorial 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

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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

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

CRAMERTON

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

Second Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

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

Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

First Baptist Church Life Church

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Riverside Baptist Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Westview Presbyterian Church

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

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

First Presbyterian Church

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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

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

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Carolina Community Baptist

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

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

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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

First Presbyterian Church

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Living Witness Ministries

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

McAdenville Baptist Church

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist St. Marks United Methodist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

Lakeview Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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Core Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

McADENVILLE

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

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 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Restoration Church

United In Action of Stanley

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

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

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Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough administers the oath to MHFD volunteer officers. From left- Capt.

Tim Treece, Capt. Robert Yonas; Asst. Chief Eddie Summerlin.

Mt. Holly police officer Arnold Hilton (seen with his family) was honored by the PD and city council for having achieved his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate.

MHFD Assist. Chief of Volunteers Eddie Summerlin gets his badge pinned on by his wife Gracie.

MHFD volunteers Capt. Tim Treece had his badge pinned on by dad Bobby Treece who is with Community VFD 32.

MHPD welcomed its newest officer Seth Henderson who was sworn in by Mayor Hough.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Safe Kids Gaston County celebrates 3rd annual Safe Kids Day April 22 Safe Kids Gaston County is hosting a Free Child Safety Fair on April 22nd, 2016 – 10AM to 2PM, 3648 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, (parking lot of Kohl’s at Franklin Square Area) to celebrate kids and help families learn simple things they can do to keep kids safe. The 3rd Annual event is free to the public and will include a child safety seat inspection station, along with information in other areas of safety to include fire safety, bicycle safety, gun safety, medication safety and disposal, hyperthermia, water safety, child nutrition, animal safety, and much more. Professionals will be on hand to discuss, answer questions, and provide free resources and materials on safety related topics. The event will also include free Jimmy Johns sub sandwiches.

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Safe Kids Gaston County works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Safe Kids Gaston County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Living History Day is April 29, 2017

Pet of the Week

The Belmont Historical Society will be hosting its annual “Living History Day” event on Saturday, April 29th at the museum, located at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont. The event will be held from 10:00am-3:00 pm. The three main museum buildings will be open for touring; the 1899 Robert L. Stowe Home, the 1899 Free standing kitchen/cooks quarters and the restored 1930’s textile mill house. On the grounds will be many different exhibitors including: Piedmont Fiber Guild; Revolutionary Era Children’s Book’s Author-Shiela Ingle; Art Painting for children-Carol Tomlinson; Native American Culture-Jack Page; Civil War Display-Alan Hodge; Wood carving and needle work- Bob and Lucinda Thornburg; Genealogy information by the William Gaston DAR Chapter; Army Infantry World War II display -Al Kirby; Michele Glover-Tatting; Smith Cemetery- Melanie & Leigh Ford.

Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is a lab/terrier mix named Marcie.

Marcie was posing with the Easter Bunny last weekend and wanted everyone to know that dogs do get along with bunnies. Marcie is almost 2 years old and weighs about 40 pounds. She is a darling girl that wants to please her people. Marcie is playful, gets along with other dogs and would make great companion for another pet. She has short hair so a bath and brushing is all she needs to look her best.

Marcie is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped. Marcie will be available at our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come and meet our pets. We have many available pets, including puppies and kittens, at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

Terriers are brave, mischievous, energetic, active, fearless, independent, playful, and cheerful. However, without proper training, they can be stubborn, and cause a lot of problems. Those who are planning to adopt a terrier mix must have a basic understanding about their characteristics, so that the dog can be trained properly at a young age.

Many of the terrier mix dogs do not shed.

Terrier mix dogs are not very choosy when it comes to food. You can give them any commercial well-balanced dog food. It is better to avoid foods with wheat and corn. You can give them bones or raw meat or any kind of poultry meal.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are commit-

MARCIANO From page 2 in a stadium and say these words, “God loves you?” To imitate Billy Graham, I divide the sanctuary into six sectors. As I point to each sector, I say, “God loves you.” I point to sector one and say, “God loves you.” I point to sector two and do the same. I repeat it at the next sector, “God loves you.” As I approach sector four, I slow down and say, “God loves

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The main house exhibits: Military Memorabilia from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. On loan from the Major W. M. Modisette, Jr. family, uniform’s from WW II. On permanent display the “Larkin Stowe” Will, dated 1855.

Grilled hot dogs with all the trimmings will be available for purchase. Come and bring the family to learn about Belmont’s past. The event is free.

Included also on the 29th will be a Plant Sale, sponsored by Keep Belmont Beautiful. Lovely hanging baskets of “Belmont Bouquet” Shades of Plum & Violet Superbenas mixed w/white Bacopa. Available for sale will be : 12 inch hanging baskets, 4 1/2 inch single pots, and 4 1/2 inch single pots of herbs.

For more information, contact Elizabeth 704813-2648.

America’s Nightmare - Congress ted 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. you.” I do the same with sector five. Then I have a very long pause. The room is silent.

No one is moving. You can hear the lights in the sanctuary. People are nervous as I conclude by pointing at sector six by saying “God loves you.” I can almost hear the congregation say back to me, “Tell us we messed up. Tell us what we need to do, who we need to serve, what we need to give. But don’t tell us “God loves me.” I’ll do things for God but He could never love me.”

I hope you see the “Why” – God loves you.

By Dr. Glenn Mollette I dreamed I had come up with a solution to America’s greatest problem, eliminate Congress. Unfortunately when I awakened I was in greater distress because the television was on and Congress was in session haggling. Tragically my dream awakened to America’s ongoing nightmare.

Politics and Congressional gridlock has come to dominate America’s way of life. American’s have come to live and breathe the tension of Capital Hill through Internet and cable television. People have chosen sides or removed themselves totally from the fray to enjoy their remaining days of life. Hold everything, now there is an idea. Totally shut off CNN, MSNBC, Fox, NBC, all news feeds from The Washington Post and New York Times and just simply have a marvelous day! In the meantime totally unplug from Facebook, Twitter, and get away from the computer because every time you log on you are bombarded with something to incite you or suck you into the daily fray for all. Hey pal, is this really the life you dreamed of living?

My fear is if I keep my head buried in the sand that I will pull it out and ISIS will be driving down my road dragging my neighbors by their necks with a noose reserved for me. I don’t want that for my neighbors or for me. I have to try to stay with it because if all Americans go on our merry way neglecting what freedoms we have left we will have no freedoms at all. So I say this to you dear friend let us not give up on doing what is right. There are little children in this country who deserve a free and safe place to live. We must stay alert and do our part every day. This doesn’t mean that we don’t get a little sick and tired though.

Many of us were irked last week with how

the new health care bill played out. I want a new health care bill as bad as anyone, but hold the phone.

Buying insurance across state lines was not part of the new proposal. If I had been there voting, then I would had to say no deal. All we have heard about for two Glenn Mollette years is the promise to reign in these insurance businesses and give Americans a chance at more reasonable, competitive insurance rates. Capital Hill still has a lot of work to do on a new healthcare bill.

Medicaid has to be fixed. Medicaid should only be for the very poor and the truly disabled.

There also should be a lifetime limit on Medicaid. Healthy poor citizens should be limited to a maximum of five years on Medicaid with never more than a two-year increment of Medicaid coverage. People should have to go off a year before coming back into the system. When your five years are complete then it’s over. Five years should give people enough time to move to a part of the country where they can find a sustaining job.

Also, any health care bill that hints of bailing out insurance companies will not work. They make billions and must be responsible. Bailing out banks and insurance companies will only add to America’s debt and lust for more of your tax dollars.

Find some ways to relax and live the life you have dreamed about. First step is to disconnect from anything that plugs you into Congress and Capital Hill. But wait; don’t stay unplugged forever because you might not have an America when you reconnect.

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Easter egg hunt scenes...

Mt. Holly Parks and Recreation held its annual Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday morning at Tuckaseegee Park. Hundreds of folks showed up to play games and scramble for 5,000 candy-filled eggs. The event was co-sponsored by the Mt. Holly Branch Library.

Marceline Shindler went all out at the egg hunt with this bunny suit.

This group from Assembly of Faith in Dallas came to Mt. Holly for the egg hunt.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Part of the egg hunt crowd surges through the gate to get to the goodies.

Bunny ears looked especially cute on Ysa and May at the egg hunt.

Madison Wade made a paper Easter ring at the egg hunt.

Eli Thompson (left) and Jase Quinones had their candy buckets ready at the egg hunt.

Mt. Holly Parks and Rec employee Connor Sisk, his wife Allie, and infant Avery met the Easter bunny at the egg hunt.

The Easter Bunny said hello to Sophia Shoutd as Mt. Holly Parks and Rec Sole Patrol director Cheri Love looked on.

Colton Drizzle was overjoyed at his fishing game catch at the egg hunt.

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THIS WEEK’S ADS SEE PAG ES 18 & 19

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BELMONT Banner Office -128 Main St.

Belmont Drug

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CRAMERTON Food Lion

MOUNT HOLLY

- 403 Catawba St.

- 202 Market St.

Big Lots

Gates Food Mart

- 601 Park St.

- 1901 Lowell-Bethesda Rd.

- 303 N. Main St.

Bi-Lo

Kingsway Shell

Mt. Holly Library

- 6507 Wilkinson Blvd.

- 245 Market St.

- 245 W. Catawba Ave.

Byrum’s Grill

Town Hall

New City Hall

- 4606 S. New Hope Rd.

- 155 N. Main St.

Caravan Coffee

- 400 E. Central Ave.

Wills Food Mart

- 7 N. Main St.

- 3703 S. New Hope Rd.

Nichols Food Store

College Park Pharmacy

Wills Food Mart #2

- 682 Park St.

- 3732 S. New Hope Rd.

Dale’s Superette Citgo - 7304 Wilkinson Blvd.

Dollar Tree

GASTONIA BoJangle’s

- 6404 Wilkinson Blvd.

- 3836 S. New Hope Rd.

Belmont General Store

Ingco Express

- 6 Main St.

- 2741 Lowell-Bethesda Rd.

Hampton Inn

Wills Food Store

- 830 Cecila Alexander Dr.

- 612 Hickory Grove Rd.

Handy Pantry - 505 S. Central Ave.

Kangaroo - 6441 Wilkinson Blvd.

Nichols BP - 318 S. Main St.

Nichols BP - 85 Belmont/McAdenville Rd.

Peace & Hominy - 403 Catawba St.

Post Office - 208 Glenway St.

The String Bean - 106 N. Main St.

LOWELL Exxon Station - 719 McAdenville Rd.

QSC Food Mart - 720 McAdenville Rd.

McADENVILLE Post Office - 111 Main St.

Lee’s Quick Stop

Bob Deaton was showing his grandson Wade Poplin how to address the ball.

Photos by Alan Hodge

- 1813 Hickory Grove Rd.

Old City Hall - 131 S. Main St.

Post Office - 800 W. Central Ave.

Quick Stop/Wimco - 1204 S. Main St.

Sunbelt Grill - 1301 N. Main St.

The Pantry - 100 Rankin Ave.

Uptown Salon - 106 S. Main St.

West View Grocery - 1021 W. Catawba Ave.

Wills Convenience - 1002 W. Charlotte Ave.

Wills Food Store - 4010 Hickory Grove Rd.

YMCA Tess and Joah Martin worked on their putting skills.

- 196 YMCA Dr.

MOUNT HOLLY STANLEY Billy’s BBQ Allen Drug

Simonetti’s Pizza

- 1127 W. Charlotte Ave.

- 6432 Wilkinson Blvd.

Brightstar Grill

Suntrust Bank

- 205 Madora St.

- 118 N. Main St.

Catawba Coffee

Times BP

- 117 N. Main St.

- 6571 Wilkinson Blvd.

Charlie’s Drug & Sundries

Visitors Center

- 125 W. Central Ave.

- 620 N. Main St.

Dollar General

White’s Restaurant

- 709 W. Charlotte Ave.

- 417 Catawba St.

Dollar General

CHARLOTTE

- 1801 Hickory Grove Rd.

- 119 N. Main St.

Food Lion

Morgan’s Dairy Bar

- 617 Highland St.

- 194 E. Dallas Rd.

Food Lion

NAPA

- 1438 Perfection Ave.

- 207 N. Main St.

Food Lion

- 237 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd.

CRAMERTON BB&T

Holiday Inn

- 220 S. Main St.

Bi-Lo - 441 Hwy 275

Citgo Food Mart - 801 S. Main St.

Dollar General - 170 E. Dallas Rd.

FamilyMed Pharmacy - 110 E. Dallas Rd.

Friendly’s Restaurant

Post Office

- 109 Center St.

- 250 Beatty Rd.

Cramerton Drug

Kings Mart

- 149 Eighth Ave.

- 1202 Hickory Grove Rd.

- 216 S. Main St.

Floyd & Blackie’s Coffee

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Stanley Barber Shop

- 137 Eighth Ave.

- 3007 Hickory Grove Rd.

- 110 S. Main St.

- 301 Old Mount Holly Rd.

Rhonda’s Hair Styling

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Driving was a popular part of Sticks for Kids. Noah Helms (green shirt) was giving it all he had.

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He Lives!

Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org salvationchurchnc@gmail.com Matthew 28:6 records “He is not here: Trent Rankin for He is risen” (NKJV). Those precious words from the angel that first Easter morning changed the world. After Jesus Christ died upon the cross that Friday afternoon, His followers were broken. The One they had loved so much was gone. Hope was gone. They had placed their all in Jesus, and now He was dead.

It seemed as if death had won. Yet that all changed early Sunday morning as the angel rolled the stone away. Jesus Christ walked out of the tomb victorious, conquering sin, death, and the grave.

It seems befitting that God brought this great event to pass in the spring. As we experience winter, we face days of cold, darkness, and drear. What once was beautiful trees and flowers, is replaced with dead leaves and bear limbs. However, when spring begins, everything is reborn. The sun shines a little brighter, the flowers and trees bloom, and the grass is a lush green. Life has returned, as there has been a renewal in the world. This reminds us so much of Easter. What was so dark, dreary, and hopeless has now been replaced with life.

The death of Friday had been replaced with life on Sunday. It was a new day, and the world would never be the same again.

As we look around in our world today, we see a world very similar to the darkness experienced during the days leading up to Easter. Too many in our world are living without hope.

Many are full of sorrow, seeking a reason to continue to go on. Many people are brokenhearted. Many are lost. Yet today Jesus Christ lives. He offers hope to the hopeless, peace to the troubled, and comfort to the hurting. Today we have a reason to go on, because Jesus Christ is alive. Because He lives, we live. We can face whatever the world places upon us, because Jesus has conquered it all. The grave could not hold Him, sin lost. Jesus lives victorious!

So today, as we celebrate this blessed Easter, what will we do? We have this wonderful message of salvation, will we tell others? Jesus told His disciples that Easter Sunday, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (NKJV). Jesus is alive, and He has commissioned us to go and tell. Today we have a great opportunity to tell others what Jesus has done for them.

Perhaps you may meet someone who is without hope, or brokenhearted. We have the answer to their needs in Jesus. Will we be faithful to tell? Jesus Lives, how can we keep silent!

YMCA raising awareness about how community can keep kids safe April is National Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month, and the Gaston County Family YMCA is designating a week this month to raise awareness and understanding locally.

From April 24-28, the Y will host Five Days of Action for Child Abuse Prevention, a series of events and activities designed to inform the community about how to recognize, prevent and report child sexual abuse. This effort is part of the Y’s ongoing commitment to provide safe, enriching environments where children can learn, grown and thrive.

According to a study of studies by Darkness to Light, about one in 10 children experiences the trauma of sexual abuse before age 18, typically at the hands of someone the child knows and trusts.

Over the next five days the YMCA is committed to educate the community about child safety. This includes knowing the nine warning signs of child abuse: Unexplained bruises, welts, burns; Unkempt or malnourished appearance; Disturbed sleeping or eating patterns; Sexually transmitted diseases and infections; Abrupt changes in behavior, anxiety, clinging, aggressiveness, or withdrawal; Fear of a certain person or place; Discomfort with physical contact; Fearfulness or depression; Abuse of other children.

Throughout the year, the Y works to prevent abuse by partnering with Darkness to Light to communicate and provide child abuse prevention training to adults that strengthens our community and keeps our kids safe. This training, called Stewards of Children®, is based on The 5 Steps to Protecting Our Children™. The 5 steps are: Learn the Facts, Minimize Opportunity, Talk About It, Recognize the Signs, and React Responsibly.

The Y invites the community to visit one of its facilities/its facility from April 24-28, or its website at gastonymca.org to learn more about resources, training and opportunities to get involved with child-protection efforts.

Montcross Area Chamber members and friends celebrated a new business at a ribbon-cutting and open house on April 12, 2017. Owned by Tom Weathers, the business- Pearlee and Cille’s - is a combination kids spa, coffee shop, ice cream parlor, and a venue for birthday parties and business meetings. It’s located in the former home of Weathers’ late uncle Belmont mayor Kevin Loftin. The business name comes from Weathers’ grandmothers Pearlee and Lucille. Pearlee & Cille’s is at 102 Davis Street in Belmont. For more information, call 704.853.9492. Weathers cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Pearlee & Cille’s with his wife Abby and daughters Rachael and Jillian and staff members Alyssa Moss and Brittany Ladue. Also on the front row are Chamber Board members (from left) Robert Aldrich of Aldrich CFO Services and daughter Addison, Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency and Jason Ramey of PSNC Energy.

Montcross Chamber photo

Come see the Belmont Trolley Belmont Trolley, Inc. and the Montcross Chamber will co-host a networking event on Thursday, April 27th, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Public Works Building, located at 1401 Catawba Street, Belmont.

The Belmont Trolley, currently undergoing restoration, will be on view and of-

ficials will be able to answer questions regarding it. Refreshments will be provided.

Belmont Trolley, Inc., is a local non-profit formed to make the town of Belmont even more distinctive. With a rich history in textiles, this trolley will let visitors and townsfolk alike ride on the

railroad tracks that used to haul materials from the textile mills to destinations in and beyond this region.

The authentic early 20th century Trolley hearkens back to a more leisurely time and when restored and operational will be available to local commuters, residents of

this area, and visitors. Volunteer Motor Men and Motor Women will drive the Trolley down the tracks and back giving passengers a leisurely view of this unique destination town from Belmont’s historic streetscape to the campus of Belmont Abbey College.

Stanley brothers Joey and Brian Duckworth (seated center and far right) as well as other members of their 28th NC group, took part last weekend in a reenactment of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee’s Confederate forces at Appomattox. “The emotion, the feelings, the shear weight felt at Appomattox is still there 152 years later,” said Brian. “As reenactors, we strive to honor the memory of our brave soldiers of the 1860’s. Having lost a very dear friend in our unit, 1st Sgt Bob Etzler, only a few weeks ago, the experience here at Appomattox this past weekend was made very real to us. It was an honor to portray the soldiers of the past and like our dearly departed brother reenactor, we will continue to keep our American history alive.”

“It was a great privilege to participate in reliving one of the most gracious moments in American history at Appomattox Courthouse National Military Park,” said Joey. “The emotion was raw as we marched down the road and all eyes of the spectators and Union troops were on us.”

Brian Duckworth photo

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Belmont vs Mt Holly soccer

Wildcat #20 Trinity Knaus is knocked down while going for the ball.

Photos by Bill Bostick A shot by Belmont’s Trinity Knaus is blocked by Mt Holly’s goalie. Knaus went on to score four goals.

Belmont’s #19 Abbey Martin fights for the ball against Mt Holly.

Belmont’s Anna Dunbar fights to control the ball.

Camryn Kline kicks the ball in for a goal during Belmont Middle School’s 5-0 win over Mt Holly Middle. Belmont remains undefeated. Both teams came into the game unbeaten.

Belmont’s #19 Abbey Martin drives the ball past a Mt. Holly defender.

The Belmont team celebrates Camryn Kline’s goal.

What a difference in the weather a week in April can make. It was very windy and cold night for the first tournament on April 6 and last Thursday was very pleasant with a light breeze and warm temps. We had 42 boats show up hoping for that giant fish to bite. Well the giant didn’t bite or should I say the giant didn’t get caught but a lot of fish were caught. Hunter Hicks was able to locate and catch enough of the bigger fish to take the win with a 5 fish limit of 13.42 pounds. Second place was snagged by Allen Shadd with a close 13.08 pounds followed by third place team of Ben Reubel and Walt Brysik with 11.69 pounds. The Big Fish of the night was brought to the scales by the team of Steve Addington and Bucky Helms. It weighed in at 4.59 pounds. We will be back next Thursday night to fish again so come on out and join in on the fun.

Photo by Erwin Gaston

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Cramer overpowers Huss 17-2

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Stuart Cramer girl’s soccer team took on Forestview last week and lost 4 to 2. Lady Storm player #2 Zoe Bourque races ahead of a Forestview player in this photo.

Cramer falls to Forestview

Last year the Cramer Storm baseball team was caught off guard when they traveled to Hunter Huss. The Huskies beat Cramer 8-7 in a game that could have gone the other way.

Cramer head coach Terry Radford credited Huss with playing a solid game.

“Last year we went to Huss and lost 8-7,” Radford said. “We didn’t play well, we didn’t play crisp. They took advantage of some opportunities.”

Any game against Huss is special for Coach Radford. Now Radford is the Cramer athletic director and baseball coach, but before that he coached for many years at Huss.

Those years make any Huss game important.

“It’s a tough place to go back to,” Radford said. “I coached there for 29 years. You want to play well when you go back home.”

So with the backdrop set for another Cramer/Huss matchup last Thursday, Radford was hoping there was no repeat of last year’s tough loss.

It turned out the coach had no need for concern. This year Cramer delivered in a big way. The Storm slammed the Huskies and came away with a 17-2 win.

Cramer overpowered the Huskies in a game that was decided in five innings. The Storm played good on offense and on defense.

“This year we got ahead in the 2nd inning

and stayed ahead.” Radford added.

To take on the Huskies, Cramer put junior Landon Helton on the mound.

After a testy 1st inning which resulted in a 2-1 Huss lead, Helton went to work and held his own.

The Storm pitching and defensive combo did a good job limiting the Huss offense. Cramer only committed one error. The strong defensive play allowed Helton to stay on the mound the entire game.

“Helton was the winning pitcher,” Radford said. “Two strikes outs, three hits and one walk.”

On the offensive side of things Cramer had a field day from the plate.

Storm batters churned out 16 hits.

“We hit the ball well,” Radford stated.

“We had a couple of kids with multiple hits.”

Bryson Linkous and Logan Scates went three for three. Landon Helton, Matt Weaver, Wesley Hall and Jason Maggs all had two hits a piece.

Preston Hall had a day to remember as well. The freshman belted out a three run homer.

Now Cramer is sitting at 10-8. They are 7-5 in conference play. The 7-5 record put them in 4th place. That said there is still time for Cramer to move up a place or two in the conference standing.

This week the Storm will be participating in the Gaston County baseball tournament.

Belmont Abbey golfer Junior Nick Stafford (pictured) fired a 69 Tuesday to earn medalist honors at the The Trojan, hosted by the University of Mount Olive at the Walnut Creek Country Club. The Belmont native finished at four-under 212 (76-67-69) helping the Crusader “A” team to a tie for fourth in the overall standings at 895 (302-294-299).

Jacob Scruggs tied for 15th at 224 (75-7277), while Levi Kettelhut tied for 25th (71-8177/229). Maurizio DeBono finished in a tie for 43rd at 234 (80-78-76), while John Molyneaux rounded out the scoring with a 237 (82-7778/48th).

Belmont Abbey also entered a “B” team which finished ninth at 933 (315-308-310).

Michael Mead tied for 18th in the field at 225 (73-75-77), while Chris Kopack tied for 35th (81-79-72/232). Austin Gliha was one stroke back tied for 38th at 233 (78-78-77) with Colin Reno tied for 55th (83-76-84/243). Brody Davis was tied for 64th at 256 (83-84-89).

Three other players competed in the tournament as individuals. Landon Isaacs (81-8580) and Philip Telsrow (81-81-84) were in a group tied for 58th at 246. Olivier Arsenault finished 68th with a score 271 (92-96-83).

The tournament concluded the regular season for the Crusaders. They next compete at the Conference Carolinas Championship April 23-25.

Belmont Abbey photo

Stuart Cramer’s #7 Brittany Postell weaves between two Forestview defenders.

Stuart Cramer player #8 Kaitlyn Burns gets ready to boot the ball downfield in the 4-2 loss to Forestview.

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East Gaston baseball makes late season push

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Right now the East Gaston Warriors are playing some good baseball. Bit by bit the Warriors are improving their record. East Gaston is 6-10-1. They have a 5-7 record in Big South 2A/3A Conference play.

EG has won two of their last three games.

Last week was a busy week for the Warriors. EG played Burns, Ashbrook and North Gaston. They ended up beating Burns and Ashbrook. They lost a tough one against North Gaston.

First up was the Burns game. The Warriors had been scheduled to play the Bulldogs the week before, but that game was postponed due to weather.

It took 10 innings but the Warriors were able to get past the Bulldogs and squeeze out a 4-3 win.

Noah Breakfield spent almost nine innings on the mound before being relieved by Dosi Jones. Logan Russell was East Gaston’s top bat. The junior was two for four.

After besting the Bulldogs, East Gaston went to Gastonia to take on Ashbrook. The

Warriors gave up 10 hits, but they kept Ashbrook in check pulling off a tight 8-7 win.

In that game Josh Benfield went to the mound. Benfield proved he could not only pitch, but he could bat as well. Benfield was credited with the win. He also went three for folur with a pair of doubles. Caleb Hager went two for four as well.

Last Thursday the Warriors hosted the North Gaston Wildcats in a game that sadly resulted in a loss. The Warriors gave the Wildcats a run for their money. EG was down 7-2 in the 6th inning when the Warriors mounted a 3 run rally to put the score at 7-5.

At that point North Gaston shut the door and the Warriors couldn’t get any closer.

East Gaston’s top batters were Noah Rimmer and Caleb Hager. Rimmer was three for four with a run and an RBI. Hager went two for four. He also had a run and a RBI. It’s a little to early to know if the late season push will be enough to get the Warriors into the playoffs. It is fair to say that if East Gaston continues to win the likelihood is good that the Warriors will get a shot at the post season.

A group of seventh grade students from Belmont Middle School recently traveled to Washington, D.C. One of the sites they visited was the National Air and Space Museum.

Gaston Schools photo

Bumgardner establishes Chemistry Scholarship Dr. Carl L. Bumgardner of Raleigh, a native of Belmont and professor emeritus of chemistry at NC State University, recently established a scholarship endowment to benefit students in the NC State Department of Chemistry.

The Ann Bumgardner and Myrtle Bumgardner Scholarship will support juniors or seniors pursuing a chemistry degree, with first preference given to students from Gaston County. Recipients will be promising students who show a genuine interest in the chemistry

discipline through participation in activities such as research, creative problem solving, tutoring and overcoming academic challenges.

The scholarship honors Bumgardner’s wife of 58 years, Ann, and her legacy of five sons, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. It also honors his sister, Myrtle, who raised him from a young age and instilled in him an appreciation of education and a thirst for learning.

Gaston Schools Points of Pride

This group of students from Mrs. Davenport’s class at North Belmont got lessons in watercolor and print making from artist Cathy Baker-Thuot (pictured) last Thursday. The kids enjoyed letting their creative side show.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Margaret Nolan of Belmont was initiated at College of Charleston; Megan Purdee of Gastonia was initiated at East Carolina University; Jasmine Scheitler of Belmont was initiated at North Carolina State University.

These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

The “Do the Right Thing” award winners for March were Mia Atkins, W.A. Bess Elementary; Payton Jacobs, Cramerton Middle; and Bobby Lang, Webb Street School.

A group of middle and high school students earned multiple honors in the MidCarolina Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program. Students from Ashbrook, Cramerton, Stuart W. Cramer, East Gaston, and Forestview won 34 awards including 12 Gold Key, 11 Silver Key, and 11 honorable mentions.

Shane Hawkins, the automotive teacher at East Gaston High School, was honored by Fox 46 Charlotte as part of the television station’s “Teachers Getting Results” program.

Mount Holly Middle School conducted a read-athon and raised $3,400 to purchase new books for the library.

Stuart W. Cramer High School teacher Nicholas Patterson and his Welding III students built Pinewood Derby trophies for members of the Cub Scout Pack #56 at First United Methodist Church in Belmont.

Abigail Lefler, an eighth grade student at Belmont Middle School, qualified to compete in the 2017 National Geographic State Bee. Josh Hipps and Brandon Roche of Cramerton Middle and Sadie Absher of Belmont Central Elementary are members of the local Charlotte team that participated in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s regional competition and earned first place. The team will travel to Louisville, Kentucky to compete against 15 other teams for the national champion-

ship.

Students in Kiser Elementary’s anti-bullying club presented a skit that highlighted the theme “Not in Our School.” The message focused on kindness, helpfulness, compassion, and treating each other with respect.

School counselor and club adviser Jenna Brown coordinated the program.

Gaston County Schools had several students to earn N.C. Student Academy of Sciences and N.C. Science and Engineering Fair awards for their outstanding projects in biology, chemistry, environmental science, and engineering. The student winners were Jordan Abernathy from Belmont Middle School and Nikki Hendrix, Alexandra Thomas, Grace LaBue, Julia Short, Andrea Esparza, Alex Klasing, Emily Mobley and Rebecca Nixon from Stuart W. Cramer High School.

For the third consecutive year, the Belmont Middle School Battle of the Books team won the county and regional championships and will compete for the state title in May. Team members are Catherine Armstrong, Riley Bradley, Simran Chahil, Lydia Crawford, Matthew Dalton, Will Durham, Meghan Kimbirl, Abigail Miss, Grace Nehring, Asher Neumann, Joseph Norris and Emily Rollins. The coaches are Linda Cathcart and Angie Alexander.

The five finalists for Gaston County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year are Mitch Allen, South Point High; Todd Goff, Belmont Central Elementary; Donna Kelly, Rankin Elementary; Allison Rhyne, Costner Elementary; and Matt Rikard, Brookside Elementary.

The five finalists for Gaston County Schools Central Office Administrator of the Year are Scott Cassell, Accountability; Bessie Harvey, Facilities/Maintenance; Patricia Pruitt, Technology; Celeste Sadler, Academics; and Valerie Yatko, Business and Community Partnerships.

Yeva Hall-Williamson of East Gaston High School was named the Gaston County School Counselor of the Year, and Laura Long of Highland School of Technology was named the Gaston County School Library Media Coordinator of the Year.

The following schools earned top honors in the Battle of the Books competition.

The East Division winners were W.A. Bess Elementary, first place; Pinewood Elementary, second place; Belmont Central Elementary, third place; and Kiser Elementary, fourth place. The West Division winners were North Belmont Elementary, first place; W.B. Beam Intermediate, second place; McAdenville Elementary, third place; and Brookside Elementary, fourth place.

The following schools earned top honors in the Math Masters competition. The East Division winners were Belmont Central Elementary, first place; Costner Elementary, second place; Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, third place; and New Hope Elementary, fourth place. The West Division winners were Woodhill Elementary, first place; H.H. Beam Elementary, second place; Brookside Elementary, third place; and Lingerfeldt Elementary, fourth place.

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A big shout out to the Student Body and Interact Club of Stuart Cramer High School for sponsoring the oodles of noodles drive. The group delivered 1,875 pounds of Ramen noodles to the Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization last week.

CRO photo Students and staff at Gaston Christian School recently held Pink Out Week. GCS raised over $2,500 during the event from t-shirt sales, bake sales, and “Mr. GCS” contest. All money will be sent to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation toward finding a cure.

Gaston Christian School photo

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Sat. Apr 22nd 6:00PM Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) presents the # 1 bluegrass band in America. The Farm Hands from Nashville TN, 2017 Entertainer of the year and gospel bluegrass band of the year. Tim Graves has been chosen 12 times as Dobro player of the year. He also has been inducted in the Grand Ole Opry Hall of Fame. This will be a free concert and everyone is welcome. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.

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Belmont Middle School captured first place in the Math Elite countywide competition. Cramerton Middle placed second and Southwest Middle took third place.

Rankin Elementary School held its annual Read-A-Thon and challenged the students to raise $8,000 and spend as much time as they could reading. In addition to exceeding the fundraising goal, the students totaled more than 400,000 minutes of reading during the week-long event. The students did what they were so supposed to do, which meant principal Kristin Kiser and assistant principal Donna Kelly had to make good on their promise. They spent some time on the school’s roof dressed in funny costumes.

The following middle school bands participated in the Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) Festival at Wingate University: Belmont Middle, excellent rating; Bessemer City Middle; excellent rating; Chavis Middle, excellent rating; Cramerton Middle, excellent rating; Friday Middle, superior rating; and Holbrook Middle, superior and excellent ratings.

Through an effort to support the community and promote the importance of community service, the North Belmont Elementary Bible club raised $414.21 for Holy Angels.

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Banner-News Funny Paper DOGS OF C-KENNEL

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CHUCKLE BROS

By BRIAN & RON BOYCHUK

The early music ensemble Carolina Pro Musica, Belmont Abbey’s ensemble in residence, continues the series GEMS of the Past with two concerts. On Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church Theater, 162 East Main St. Gastonia NC 28052, 704-864-4371. Also, Tuesday April 25, 2017, 6:30 PM at the Cherryville Branch of the Gaston County Public Library, 605 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 28021.

704-435-6767. The family-oriented concerts will feature music of Bach, Handel & Telemann for instruments such as harpsichord, recorder, 18th flute and viola da gamba plus voice.

Program will include talks about the instruments and a chance to see them up close. There is no admission charge but donations will be accepted to match funds provided for the series by the Gaston Arts Council through funds provided by the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program with funds from the North Carolina Legislature. Carolina Pro Musica l-r Karen Hite Jacob, Holly Wright Maurer, Rebecca Miller Saunders and Edward Ferrell.

John Jacob photo

Cassie Alexander, Sparkles the Clown (Karen McGregor) and Susan Blanton from the YMCA were spotted at the recent Community Foundation Run. Cassie led group exercise demos at the pavilion and Sparkles entertained kids and made balloon animals in the YMCA Healthy Kids Zone.

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2007 NORTHSHORE BY DUTCHMAN 5th wheel camper. 31 ft., 2 slides, fireplace, roomy, new tires, used very little, excellent condition, $11,500. 704-922-8479.

2003 MONTANA CAMPER, 30’, full bath, queen bed, slide in den & dining room. Oak cabinets throughout, $8500. 704-472-4573.

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Would like to sell together. $200 each or $400 for both. Call 828803-8201.

RHODE ISLAND RED CHICKS FOR SALE, $3 each. 704-6922933.

2 MINI POT BELLIED PIGS for sale. Both female. Born 1/6/17.

Estimated to be 15 to 16 inches tall when full grown. $200 each or $400 for both. Would like to sell together. Please call 828803-8021.

20’ STINGRAY V-HULL SKI BOAT & TRAILER, MerCruiser 4.3 L, V6, very good condition, $5500. 704-719-0053.

FIVE GUINEAS, GROWN & LAYING, $13 each or 5 for $50.

2 large roosters, $7 each. 704473-1311.

2007 KAWASAKI JET SKI ULTRA 250X, 3 passenger, 85 hours, includes trailer, $5500.

704-406-9331.

6 FREE TO GOOD HOME PUPPIES. Mixed breed. 704-4662671, anytime.

FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE on Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont. $500 mo. Call 8am-2pm M-F & all day Sat & Sun. 704-942-4788.

(4/20, 27, 5/04 & 11)

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(2) MOTORCYCLES: 2002 HD Fatboy, 21k miles, excellent condition, custom Trike Kit, abt $10,000 accessories, $13,850. 1987 Honda GW, excellent condition, all original even tool kit, records, beautiful bike, runs excellent, $3500. 828657-5342.

SUZUKI BOULEVARD, low milage, great shape, building kept, factory windshield, two helmets, two new tires & battery 2016, $3000. 828-245-6542.

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ANTIQUE FURNITURE FOR SALE. 2 bicycles, 2 cemetery lots and a piano. 704-434-7761, 704-692-9915.

SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR, like new, $400. No water or ice dispenser. Gave $1000.

704-600-6229, 864-491-0625.

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

NEW HOSPITAL BED, only used one week, electric or manual, $800. 828-429-3864.

ATTN SOFTBALL/BASEBALL PLAYERS: JUGS INSTANT SCREEN Popup Nylon Netting.

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Lightweight, easy to use. 7-foot by 8-foot. Folds up to 3-foot by 2-foot circle. $100. 704-6920919.

DECK BOAT WITH TRAILER, restored, no motor, will take $1500. 828-245-5574.

LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR, brand new. Office desk in good condition, $75 each or $140 both. 828-286-8093.

TRAILERS: UTILITY, Enclosed, Dump, Equipment 2000 LB to 20,000 LB in stock. New 5x8 $525. Dump $2995. Auto Carrier Enclosed 8.5x26 awesome $5995. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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Cell, 704-692-9915.

2003 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. 3rd row seat, 4WD, CD, DVD player, 1 owner, 194k miles. Excellent condition, $5000. 704-530-1867.

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BELARUS 250 AS, 180 TOTAL 2002 FORD EXPEDITION, ONE HOURS. $5000 obo. 704-685- OWNER, White, Eddie Bauer Edition, 2 wheel drive, good 7695. tires, serviced every 4,000 miles.

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HRS. Has cab w/heat & air, WANT TO BUY Honda cars. Ti$21,000. 980-307-9028. tle or no title 704-538-9742.

FORD 8N TRACTOR IN GOOD CONDITION, 6’ finish mower, 1994 FORD RANGER, 4X4, scrape blade, farm trailer. $4000 70,000 ACTUAL MILES, RARE for all. Craftsman model DLT FIND, ext. cab. PW, PDL, AC 3000 lawn mower, needs motor works good. Lots of new parts, repair, dump trailer, $350. Call or $3200. 704-466-2184. text, 704-477-1535.

FOR SALE: 1997 VOLVO 850, 5 1/2 FT. ROLLOVER BOX $1500. 704-482-7021.

SCRAPE, $450. 11 Shank Tail- 1973 VOLKSWAGEN Super away Chisel Plow, $900. 704- Beetle, orange with a black 473-4997. stripe, 1 owner, 96,825 miles, 1941 JOHN DEERE Model B excellent condition, $8000. 828Tractor with hand crank. Has 228-7710. been restored with new front 2012 FOCUS SEL, fully loaded wheels & tires, new rear tires. with 64k miles, $4995. 828-2873820. $3700. 828-228-7710.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE; Mixed Hardwood cut, split & delivered (Oak, Wild Cherry, Sourwood, Poplar & Maple), no pine, 1 load $55, 1/2 load $40.

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3PC. CHERRY entertainment center, features center piece for TV with two drawers & storage cabinet; two side units with adjustable display shelves, $350.

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

SONGBIRD MEADOWLARK DULCIMER, New condition, $300. 704-692-9414.

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

828-223-0129.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Auto Parts Store, located in Western NC. Good up to date inventory.

Auto, Medium & Heavy Truck, Tractor parts. Inventory can be moved or building leased or purchased. 828-223-0129.

MEN’S OLYMPIC ANTIQUE cruiser bicycle with baskets, $40.

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

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HEAT YOUR ENTIRE HOME for free. Certified OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Central Boiler Classic Edge. Call Today! Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828245-0174

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-July 22. 704-718-4731.

4’ BUSHHOG with safety chains.

Used 4 times. Kept under carport. $800. Call Ken, 704-4199083.

4’ BOX BLADE, like new, $500.

Call Ken, 704-419-9083.

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

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture.

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

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

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389.

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

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

AUTHENTIC SMOKE HOLLOW ELECTRIC wood smoker. Great condition. $40. 704-974-1141 CUT YOUR CABLE BILL. CUT THE CABLE, Ditch the Dish, cancel your Netflix, Amazon Prime & Hulu account. Watch any movie, any TV show, any live sporting event at no additional charge. No monthly subscription. All you need is a WiFi connection. Call L.B. Technologies to discuss products & services.

Ask for Toney. 336-934-5301.

ESPN POOL & PING PONG TABLE. 7.5ftx4ft, 4 cues, 6 bats and all accessories included.

Newly recovered & good condition, $250. Call 704-300-6436.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 750CC MOTORCYCLE, $2100. Sofa, recliner, foot stool, dining table.

All for $50. Mustang wheels and tires, $250. 704-434-9416.

8” CONCRETE BLOCKS, new, $1.25 each obo. 704-419-9201.

2008 16x8.5 AMERICAN PACE Midway Concession Trailer. Fully equipped kitchen. Call for photos & contents. 919-497-6792, 919-497-6790.

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.

TEMPUR-PEDIC Queen size medium-firm mattress on Ergo Premier bed frame. Wireless remote adjustable. Not a split mattress. Great condition. From a smoke free, pet free home.

Comes with a mattress protector, $1700. 828-289-7209.

SINGLE BURIAL PLOT at Eternal Hills Cemetery, Bronze Memorial and base goes with it, asking $2000. 828-545-9061.

WASHER, DRYER, STOVE, refrigerator & freezer, $1400 or will sell separate or will deliver. 864279-4207.

(2) 3BR HOMES AT Ocean Lakes, all amenities. Golf cart included. Call 704-692-9133. If no answer, please leave msg.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. May 27th- June 3rd. 704-718-4731.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-July 22. 704-718-4731.

OCEAN LAKES 3BR, 2BA house on stilts. Sleeps 7. Queen beds in 2BR, full/twin bunkbed in 3rd BR. Flat screen TVs in all BRs/living room, washer/dryer included, Summer rate $1495 wk. 704-473-2032 or ecupiratern@yahoo.com OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall.

Summer dates avail. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net.

COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659.

BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in Ocean Lakes. 2BR, 2BA, washer & dryer, very close to ocean.

Includes golf cart. Call 704-4349502.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA. Sleeps 6. Call for reservations.

704-484-3234. Lv msg.

WANT TO BUY HONDA TRAILS 90, 70, 50 or any Honda Motorcycles. Running or not. Junk. Pay cash. Call Charlie - 704-825-7946. (4/20, 27 & 5/04) WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS, trailers, metal boats, tractors & farm equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. 704-692-1006. $$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704695-4917. Rick Hutton, Collector.

WANTED: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS, receiver, speakers, turntable, etc. Working or not before 1980. Parts may also be of interest. 828-919- 9789.

WANTED TO BUY, GOOD USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, and antiques or estates. 704-481-0954, after 5 p.m.

704-482-0540.

RED ROAD TOWING PAYING CASH FOR YOUR CAR Running or not, title, no title. Charles Dellinger. 704-692-6767, 704487-0228.

BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title. Running or not. Fast on time service. 704-692-6752.

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

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

WANTED: AMMO, Old & new, reloading supplies. Call 828-2456756.

NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy & N64 Games.

Small or big lots. 828-748-7264.

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