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Mt. Holly police and fire departments swear in new and promoted members

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week's Mt. Holly city council meeting saw a variety of new and promoted members of the fire and police departments sworn in. Mayor Bryan did the honors.

Firefighter Dexter Freeman began his career as a volunteer at Denver starting in 2006, and full time there since 2008. He was also part-time at Cornelius in 2009. He started at Mt. Holly on June 14, 2015. He has been an EMT since 2008.

Captain Chandler Beheler started Belmont fire 2007, Gaston EMS 2010-2012. He was at Salisbury full time and left as a engineer 2011-2014. He began at Mt. Holly part time 2012 till full time in 2014. He was Captain at Community VFD 2012.

Firefighter Daniel Wright was a 2012 volunteer at Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue. In 2012 and all of 2013 he was in night classes obtaining his NC EMT. In May of 2015, he began a full time position with the City of Mount Holly Fire Department. He still remains involved with his volunteer department and plans to continue his education.

Captain Justin Westbrook started at Community VFD July 2005 and held the ranks of lieutenant and training captain. He was hired full time as a engineer by Sherrills Ford fire department until coming to Mt. Holly in December of 2013. He is currently a volunteer fireman with Union Road Ivory Craig, Jr. was sworn in as a Mt. Holly police officer at last week's city council meeting. His VFD. see more MT. HOLLY page 4 father, Ivory Craig Sr., did the honor of pinning on his badge.

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Mt. Holly council Oks funds for River Sweep

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week saw Neil Brennan with the Lake Wylie Marine Commission give the Mt. Holly city council and ear and eyeful on the deplorable state of trash along that body of water's shores and the annual effort to clean it up known as River Sweep.

The presentation was especially appropriate since the city itself owns some shoreline property and trash is no respecter of municipalities when it washes ashore.

After all was said and done, the council

agreed to give $500 towards the upcoming Oct. 3, 14th annual River Sweep event- provided volunteers scour the city property shoreline and remove any trash they find there.

The money will be used for event promotional materials as well as things like gloves, porta potties, hand sanitizer, and first aid kits.

Last year, between 800-1000 volunteers took part in River Sweep. Many used their own boats to prowl the shoreline looking for trash. Some folks used kayaks to probe into narrow places that larger watercraft could not go. see more RIVER SWEEP page 2

Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame announces 2015 inductees The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the selections for the class of 2015. The athletes of the 2015 class continue the tradition established by the 51 teams and individuals who have been previously inducted into the hall.

Stories on the individuals and teams will run in the BannerNews over the next several weeks.

Inductees include: Zeb McDowell --- Zeb was a 1953 graduate of Reid High School, where he was a three sport star, playing football, basketball

and baseball. Zeb received several offers to play football collegiately. NC A&T wanted him to play both football and basketball. But Zeb chose to stay home to help his family, and ended up working for Duke Power for 36 years.

1954 and 1955 Mt Holly Hawks Baseball --- Unbeaten conference champs two years running with 8-0 conference records.

The two teams were 13-4 in ’54 and 14-4 in ’55. The ’54 team was Western Regional 1A champion, and advanced to Hertford where see more

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Candidate filings complete

This is just a small sample of the trash that volunteers collected at last year's River Sweep event on Lake Wylie.

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Filings for the Nov. 3, 2015 municipal elections in Gaston County closed last Friday. Local candidates who filed include.

CITY OF BELMONT COUNCILMEMBER: Brian S. Anderson, Charlie Flowers, Ron Foulk, Doug Gadd, Claudina Ghianni-Toole, Leland Jackson, Marion (Steve) McClain, Martha S. Stowe.

TOWN OF CRAMERTON TOWN COMMISSIONER: Houston Helms, Susan Neeley, Donald Rice,

Sandra R. Ware, T Ronald Murphy.

CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY MAYOR: Bryan Hough.

CITY OF MOUNT HOLLY COUNCILMAN: Richard D. Barnes, Carolyn Holbrook Breyare, Jason Gowen, Melissa McGinnis, Jeff Meadows, Zarek Melton, Ben C. Taylor III, Perry Toomey.

TOWN OF MCADENVILLE MAYOR: Farrell A. Buchanan.

TOWN OF MCADENVILLE COUNCIL MEMBER: Joe Rankin, Jim Robinette.

TOWN OF STANLEY MAYOR: Andrew Quinley.

TOWN OF STANLEY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD 1: Bud Pate.

TOWN OF STANLEY COUNCIL MEMBER WARD 3: Rob McMinn.

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SPORTS HALL

From page 1 they lost the state championship game. State runner-up is the farthest any Hawk team ever advanced in school history. Ken Bost was the coach.

Max Sherrill --- Now deceased, Sherrill was the pitching ace for the champion teams of 1954 and 1955 at MHHS. His records those two years were 11-2 and 8-2. Max attended Pfeiffer on a baseball scholarship, playing one year there.

After starring for several years with Riverbend of the Textile League, Max signed with the Twins and played two minor league seasons in Paris, Va and Kinston, NC. 1967-68 and 1968-69 Hawks Basketball --- Joe Spears coached these Hawk teams to the best seasons in school history, with 21-4 and 18-9 records the two years. Both years produced 10-game win streaks. Eliminated in the district championship game in ’68, the team came back the next year to win the district and finish 4th in the state 2A championship tournament.

Phillip (Phil) Roberts --- A prolific runner, Phil has tracked his running for well over thirty years and has surpassed 160,000 miles in his personal log. Whle at East Gaston, Phil finished 4th in ’81 at the state meet in the 2-mile.

He still holds 8 school distance records at Western Carolina.

Of 1240 races in his lifetime, Phil has placed first 570 times.

Laura Randall Woodhead --- Laura organized the first swim team from EGHS. She won several sectional titles and was a 7-time state championship finalist at East Gaston. She helped Stanford to two PAC-10 titles and to an NCAA runnerup in 1987, where she specialized in breaststroke and individual medley. In her 40’s Laura represented the Olympic Club master’s swim team.

Community Spirit Award --- Barry Jessen ---Barry was a 3-sport star at MHHS and has been a competitive golfer for years. But Barry is being recognized primarily for his 23 years of volunteer service as a referee in the Optimist-sponsored youth basketball leagues. He also coached 8 years in T-ball and little league, helped run concessions for EGHS football for 9 years and still donates time supporting the CRO, and is a loyal supporter as a fan of all the local youth, high school and legion teams.

The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame was established to honor the city’s rich sports history and to recognize the outstanding individuals and teams who have excelled over the last century. The Class of 2015 will be inducted on August 15 at the Mount Holly Municipal Center. Tickets for the event are on sale for $20 per person and are available for purchase from any Hall of Fame committee member, at Erie Insurance and Charlie Drugs.

RIVER SWEEP

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“We need more boats,” Brennan told the council.

The amount of shoreline trash that Riversweep collects is astounding. In 2014, volunteers filled around 700 trash bags, found 109 tires, 21 plastic chairs, two car gas tanks, 18 boat dock float sections, four coolers, and 22 propane tanks. That's not all. They also found ten large barrels, a table and five chairs, a hot water heater, chain link fence, a snowboard, a sled, and two boogie boards.

If you want to volunteer or are interested in getting more information, contact Brennan at 704-461-8007 or nmbnavy66@gmail.com. The Lake Wylie Marine Commission office is 704-688-6507 and www.lakewyliemarinecommission.com

Miss Gastonia pageant July 25 The 2016 Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School, 101 Lakewood Road, Belmont.

Fourteen contestants will compete in interview, talent, fitness/swimsuit, and evening wear categories. Four winners will be crowned – Miss Gastonia, Miss Gaston County, Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen. They will represent the Gaston region in next year’s Miss North Carolina pageant.

The public is invited. Tickets cost $20 and will be available at the door. For more information, visit www.missgastoniapageant.com.

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MH Sports Hall of Fame inductee Barry Jessen gets Community Spirit Award

By Kathy Blake Barry Jessen has four folding chairs in his grey Chevy Trailblazer, a cooler for bottled water, and a schedule dictating when to go fuss at annoying Little League umpires who can’t distinguish the obvious difference between a ball and strike.

“For all the years they used to fuss at me for refereeing, now I get to call the umpires out for a bad pitch,” said Jessen, 72, who is not one bit bitter, and laughs when he discusses outings to watch his twin grandsons play in Stanley’s 10-year-old baseball league, or his granddaughter cheer for the Hawks at Mount Holly’s middle school. Jessen has reached that chapter when he can sit on the sidelines in street clothes, but he hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be the ref. “It’s a thankless job. You can’t please everybody,” he said. “I found out about that real fast, but it didn’t bother me.”

Jessen’s involvement in Mount Holly sports, which has earned him the Community Spirit award in the city’s 2015 Sports Hall of Fame class, stretches from being a three-sport athlete at Mount Holly High School from 1957 to 1961, to 23 years of Saturdays in stripes, refereeing Optimist Club basketball at the Mount Holly gym for five, six hours straight. For free.

“As I recall, there wasn’t a recreation department in the city. So, having been involved in sports and athletics all my life, I wanted to help and do something,” he said of his stint from the 1970s into the 1990s. “The basketball was my passion. The pay was that we got the satisfaction of helping, and I enjoyed every minute of it. You have to contribute somehow, and that’s the way I wanted to do it.”

“He truly loved the game and the opportunity to help kids develop good basketball skills and better knowledge of the game,” Jessen’s wife of 49 years, Camille, said of her husband’s Saturday ritual. “He took special interest in

Barry Jessen watching the youth that he had coached progress. As these young ballplayers advanced to the high school level, he spent many Friday nights at East Gaston football and basketball games watching many of the Optimist players play their games on a higher level.”

Barry Jessen and his three brothers grew up within walking distance of Mount Holly’s schools. He played baseball and basketball at Mount Holly High, and also put in time on the football field.

He spent four summers playing outfield for the Mount Holly-Paw Creek American Legion team. “Back in those days, it wasn’t like this day and time. We didn’t have the electronic games like kids do now. Sports is what we did,” Jessen said.

“My daddy worked in textiles, and we didn’t have a whole lot like they do nowadays. I enjoyed it, and I still have a lot of memories of the fun and fellowship.”

Jessen graduated from King’s College in Charlotte with a business degree, then spent three years enlisted in the Army, which included a year in Vietnam.

He married Camille, who is one year younger, in 1965. They met when she was still in eighth grade, and he asked her to a square dance at his church. “His brother had to come pick us up, because he wasn’t old enough to drive,” she said.

Jessen’s decades at the Optimist Club

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are just one fragment of his contributions to Mount Holly. His two sons, now 43 and 41, were East Gaston athletes – one tennis, one golf. “So, I still wanted to help. I was in the Booster Club. I mean, if your sons are participating, you should help,” he said. For nine years, he was in charge of the school’s concession stand on football Friday nights. “They needed someone to go to the wholesale company and get the stuff. It was a long day, and a small concession stand, but they needed somebody,” he said. “After the boys graduated, I stepped aside.”

There’s a difference, however, between stepping aside and being on the sidelines. “Even in his retirement years, he’s still helping the community,” Camille said. “You will find him every Wednesday morning at the CRO (Community Relief Organization) giving his time. He has always enjoyed helping serve his church, Good Shepherd Lutheran – sing in the church choir, visit shut-ins, be a chauffeur for doctor appointments, cook pancakes for breakfast, wash dishes, cut grass, deliver meals, work with the youth, replace light bulbs, paint a fellowship hall and always support many of the church young people at their sports events.”

Jessen worked for 35 years with the Ferry-Morse Seed Company, as a company representative in the Carolinas and Virginia. He retired at age 65. Which gives him plenty of time to use those folding chairs in the Trailblazer.

So, how much of his life has been spent playing, officiating or watching sports?

“Oh my goodness, it’s impossible to know. Four years of high school, three years of Legion ball, I don’t know,” said Jessen, who still enjoys taking the family to Atlanta for a weekend, to watch the Braves. “But time wasn’t important.

You would be there because you wanted to do it. I worked very hard at it, but I enjoyed it.

“I had a blast.”

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From page 1 Deputy Chief Craig Spry began his fire service career at Gilead fire department in 2003-2013 and served in the ranks as a firefighter and captain. In March 2003 became a career firefighter for the City of Mount Holly. He was promoted to the rank of captain in February 2013. In May 2015 promoted to the rank of deputy fire chief. He served as a firefighter for the East Lincoln fire department since 2007.

In the police ranks, Mt. Holly officer Taylor Hager was presented with the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. New police officer Ivory Craig, Jr. was sworn in. His badge was pinned on by his father Ivory Craig Sr. Officer Hager presented 1400 plus hours of law enforcement training along with 9 years of law enforcement service to the commission for consideration of this award. Some of the highlighted training Officer Hager has attained includes: General Instructor, Specialized Firearms Instructor along with K9 Handler Certification.

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Deputy Chief Reagan stated that Officer Hager is true law enforcement professional that demonstrates a positive reflection of the Mount Holly Police Department on a daily basis.

Officer Craig graduated from East Gaston in 2006 where he played basketball. Officer Craig has been a Mount Holly resident for over 20 years. Officer Craig graduated BLET May 27th 2015 at Gaston College with class 132.

Officer Craig stated it may sound cliché but he always wanted to be someone to help others. Craig stated he had thought about teaching, nursing and policing as a career.

Craig stated he figured he could have a part in all three by policing.

“Mount Holly is my hometown and Mount Holly Police Department felt like the place for me,” he said.. “I not only wanted to reside in Mount Holly but wanted to begin my 30 year career in Mount Holly if God has that in His plan.”

Deputy Chief Reagan stated Officer Craig is an outstanding young man and a great addition to the Mount Holly Police Department.

Several Mt. Holly Fire Dept. employees were recognized and sworn in at last week's council meeting. From left: Dexter Freeman, Daniel Wright, Capt. CJ Beheler, Capt. Justin Westbrook, Deputy Fire Chief Craig Spry.

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Meditations Strive to be like Jesus As Christians, we often discuss the “moral decline” in our nation with disdain. But, when a Christian slips to the same moral decline we say, “Well I am only human,” as if this gives us a license to continue. I remember felRev. Angela Pleasants lowshipping with a group of friends First United after church one Sunday. One person used a word that I will refrain from Methodist Church, using. Another person responded, Mount Holly “You are on church grounds.” So, does this mean we can say or do anything in contradiction to our Christian character everywhere else except church? Sadly, this is how some of us live our lives. Jesus had harsh words for this type of behavior displayed by the religious elite. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” Matthew 23:27-28 ESV. We cannot continue to use the excuses, I am only human, or I am not perfect.

Although they are true statements, as followers of Jesus Christ we should continue to strive to be like him. “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8 ESV. We bear the light of Christ, and we are placed where the light can be seen. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14, 16 ESV. If the world of darkness sees no difference in a Christian’s behavior from their behavior how will they know of a Savior, who transforms the heart? When there is a genuine profession of faith, a changed life will follow. To walk as a child of light means our everyday living, working, playing and resting bears the fruit of the Spirit of God. “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.”

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Rita is Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue's featured pet for this week is a Dachshund/JRT mix named Rita. She is about five years old and weighs around 30 pounds. Rita has the short, long body of the Dachshund. Rita was rescued from the Gaston County Animal Shelter. She was surrendered because the previous owner could no longer afford to care for her. Rita is very loving and is learning to accept new people. Rita plays well with other dogs and gets along well with children.

She has been in our adoption program for over a year and comes to PetSmart every weekend. Rita is such a sweet girl and watches each week as her friends get adopted. We tell her every week that this may be her “special day” but she is still waiting for someone to “pick” her. Can you be that special person for Rita, please? Rita is spayed, current on vaccines, micro-chipped and dewormed. Tri-County will be at PetSmart this weekend and will have all the dogs ready to meet you. Rita and many other pets, including cats and kittens, will be available for adoption at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard. Tri-County Animal Rescue will be at PetSmart Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-6 pm. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit 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

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July 7: Zachrey Scott Conner, failure to appear, DWLR, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 6507 Wilkinson Blvd.

July 7: Robert Jordan Friederich, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 701 Hawley Ave. July 8, Frederick Eugene Laney, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 701 Hawley Ave. July 8: Marla Kay Davis, larceny shoplifting, arrested

by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 701 Hawley Ave. July 8: Patrick Mathew Davis, Jr., larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 701 Hawley Ave. July 9: Antonia Murice White, DWLR, hit and run, reckless driving, arrested

by Officer K. Wingate, 100 Peachtree St. July 9: Morgan Ray Gallipeau, drug violations, arrested by Officer E. Mason, Reid ballpark.

July 10: Charles Parker Johnson, inspection violation, expired tag, consume alcohol beverage under age of 21, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, Ethan Lane.

July 11: Justin Reid Keeter, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 701 Hawley Ave. July 11: Jerry Allen Bush II, DWLR, arrested by Officer A. Anderson, 301 Park St. July 12 Dyasia Nias June, assault, arrested by Officer A. Anderson, 50 Flowers Ct. July 12: David Ryan Lohnas, assault on female, criminal damage to property, arrested by Cpl. M. Harris, 685 Park St. July 13: Tiffany Dawn Ward, poss. methamphetamine, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, Mark St. Julian Ave. July 13: William Lynn Price, burglary force entry, larceny, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 201 Chronicle St. July 13: Joseph Lawrence Flowers, reckless driving,

RDO, drug violations equipment/paraphernalia, poss. marijuana, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 201 Chronicle St. July 14: Stephanie Lynn Brown, larceny shoplifting, trespassing, arrested by Officer J. Reagan, 701 Hawley Ave. July 14: Lisa Marie Gibson, assault and battery, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd.

July 15: Timothy Eugene Scruggs, assault with deadly weapon, arrested by Officer F. Bollinger, 6822 Wilkinson Blvd.

July 15: Brittany Nicole Guffey, assault with deadly weapon, arrested by Officer F. Bollinger, 6822 Wilkinson Blvd.

July 17: Tommy Lewis Martin Jr., larceny shoplifting, trespass, order for arrest, arrested by Officer J. Reagan, 701 Hawley Ave. July 17: Thomas Shane Bartee, burglary, forced entry larceny, obtain advance payment and not perform work, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, Dales PVA. July 18: Thomas Everett Carroll, assault on female, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 200 Prince St. Apt. 4.

July 18: Pamela Lynn Osborne, DWI alcohol and/ or drugs, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 6928 Wilkinson Blvd.

July 19: Alisha Beth Biggerstaff, simple physical assault, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 78 Belmont Ave. July 19: Michael Spizzo, assault on female, arrested

by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 78 Belmont Ave. July 19: Stephen Todd Gensmer, communicating threats, arrested by Officer J. Reagan, 201 Chronicle St. July 19: Amanda Lucretia Foust, contempt of court, perjury, court violations, arrested by Officer E. Mason, Parkdale and Keener Blvd.

Police crack down on poker machines The Belmont Police Department is working in conjunction with the Gastonia and Gaston County Police Departments to curtail the use of illegal poker machines in Belmont.

The investigation started when Belmont investigators received numerous complaints from citizens about poker machines being operated in Belmont businesses.

Belmont officers went to the Gastonia and Gaston County Police Departments seeking assistance.

Law enforcement officers from all three agencies served a search warrant at Gold Rush Refinery located at 6313 and 6317 Wilkinson Blvd. The warrant was served on July

15, 2015.

The search warrant resulted in the recovery of over 25 electronic poker machines, an undisclosed amount of cash, and business computers.

The seized poker machines are valued at approximately $1,000 apiece.

Belmont Police Lieutenant Jim Pierson praised the work done by everyone involved.

“We appreciated the assistance we got from Gastonia and Gaston County,” Pierson said. “We are all working together to get these machines off the street. We can’t say much more right now because the investigation is ongoing.”

At this time no one has been charged.

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Obituaries Jerald Torrence Allen Mt. Holly- Jerald Torrence Allen, 64, of Mt. Holly, passed away July 3, 2015 at the McGuires Veterans Medical Center in Richmond, Va. Jerald was born in Gaston County on October 31, 1950 to the late Torrence and Lois Allen. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Viet Nam. He was a graduate of Mount Holly High School and is survived by a brother, Glen Allen and several nieces and nephews.

Gravesides Services to honor Mr. Allen’s life were held at 12:00 PM Wednesday July 15 at the Veterans National Cemetery in Salisbury with Rev. James Watts officiating with full military honors. Benson Funeral Home, Mt. Holly, served the family.

Lloyd Stanley Gann Mount Holly- Lloyd Stanley Gann, 78, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2015. He was born in Newport, Tennessee, son of the late Scott Perry Gann and Mary Whitt Gowans. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Imogene Hicks Gann “Jean.”

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Mount Holly Optimist Club and the Mount Holly Lions Club. He coached Little League Baseball for 25 years. He was the 2001 Mount Holly Man of the Year.

He is survived by two daughters Pam Miller and husband Ralph of Mount Holly and Sandy Frost and husband Jim of Greensboro, NC. 1 son Kelly Gann of Alexis; one sister Mary Gann Jones of Gastonia; seven grandchildren Josh Allen and wife Leah of Mount Holly, Celeste Blanton and husband Shawn

of Stanley, Courtney and Leah Frost both of Greensboro, Chelsey, Haley and Tyler Gann all of Alexis; two great grandchildren Jax and Harper Allen.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Stanley Total Living Center for their kindness and care.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Gann was held 3:00 pm Sunday July 19, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Mount Holly with Rev. Dr. Kendell Cameron officiating.

Entombment followed at Hillcrest Gardens Good Shepherd Mausoleum. A remembrance reception was held from 1:30-2:30pm prior to the service at the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N Cedar Street , Lincolnton, NC 28092 or to the Stanley Total Living Center, 514 Old Mount Holly Road, Stanley NC 28164.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

William Ray Loftin MOUNT HOLLY NC- William Ray Loftin, 78, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday July 17, 2015 after a period of declining health.

He had retired from Delta Airlines after 33 years of service. He was a graduate of Mount Holly High School. Mr. Loftin was born April 4 1937, son of the late Marion David Loftin and Ruby Ervin Loftin.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife and closest friend of 50 years Freda Hall Loftin; two brothers, Floyd Loftin, and Max Loftin, two half brothers and their spouses, Kenneth & Lucille Loftin and Bill & Reni Loftin and a half sister, Mary Ellen Hovis and one great grandchild Alesa Marie Wooten.

Surviving are his children Mary Ann Ray and spouse Stanley Ray, John Charles Loftin, Elizabeth Loftin, Becky Johnson as well as his brother, Richard Loftin and wife Mary Ellen (Betsy) Loftin of Mt. Holly, and two sisters, Anne Miller of Clover, SC and Louise Ross of Mt. Holly and a sister-in-laws, Maggie Loftin and Janet Loftin.

He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Wesley Ray Johnson, Amy Lee Loftin, Ashley Marie Johnson, Melissa and Ray Wooten, David Ray and great grandchildren Joshua Ray, Isaac Wooten, Caleb Ray, Pierce Wooten and Conner Wooten.

Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. He will especially be remembered for his dedication to his family and words of kindness to anyone who ever came in contact with him.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Loftin was held 11:00 am Monday July 20, 2015 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Interment followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 5:00-7:00pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

Lillie Pennell Helms Gastonia, North CarolinaLillie Pennell Helms, 86, of Gastonia passed away July 13, 2015 at Meadowwood Nursing Center. She was born July 23, 1928 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Otis Pennell and Nellie Joye Pennell. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Hope of Belmont; grandsons, Kevin Hope, Darren Hope and wife

Jennifer; great granddaughters, Mackenna and Hayden Hope. A graveside service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, at Gaston Memorial Park. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Helms family.

Wesley Chapel plans block party Wesley Chapel Holiness Church, 324 North Lee St (corner of Dutch Ave. and Herms Ave.) will be having a community outreach block party on Saturday, August 8 from 10am-2pm. There will be free food, entertainment, a health fair, giveaways, fun and games for all. For more info call 704827-1993.

Crossroads Church VBS Crossroads Church, 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont, will be holding Vacation Bible School August 3-7 from 6-8:30pm. Children from Pre-K through 6th grade are invited. The theme this year is “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”. Call 704-813-8475 or 704-827-3262 for more information and to pre-register children for this life-changing adventure.

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Tryon International Equestrian Center is a day trip jewel in the foothills

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Folks who love horses and the rolling foothills of Polk County have a fabulous destination in the newly opened Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Located at 4066 Pea Ridge Rd, just off US74 near Mill Spring, TIEC is only about a 90 minute drive from Gaston County and an even shorter distance from Cleveland and Rutherford counties- the perfect distance for a leisurely day trip.

Horseback heaven is a good way to describe TIEC- it had a “soft opening” in June 2014 with sanctioned horse shows and initial supporting amenities including 10 riding arenas, 850 permanent stalls, a covered riding facility- but there are more attractions already open and more planned. The facility has completed Phase 1, which was to install the first five rings. Phase 2 is also up and running and consists of the international rings 6 & 7. Phase 3 will add grass rings with a cross-country course and all phases should be completed by the end of this year.

A grand opening with over 10,000 people in attendance took place June 6, 2015.

Future plans for lodging, fitness center, additional barns, on-site housing, and excess land across US Hwy 74 are mov- This aerial shot shows the newly opened Tryon International Equestrian Center near Mill Spring in Polk County on its grand opening forward rapidly. Plans are for two hotels on site, one ing day, June 6, 2015. Over 10,000 folks came to the event. of which Salamander Resorts will operate. Management is Erik Olsen photo considering making the second hotel a more economical in conjunction with the “Saturday Night Lights” events feabrand per the high volume of requests for this type of lodg- turing themes like Carolina Craft Beer. ing facility.

TIEC is about to open a sporting clays park that is loOther lodging is also available and options include one of cated 5 minutes from the facility. A mountain bike trail that the 3-bedroom or 5-bedroom riverfront cabins or one of 44 runs around the facility and the local creeks is set to be finone-bedroom cabins and RV spaces all custom built to meet ished very soon. In addition an on-site sports complex that the needs of guests visiting TIEC. Reservations go quickly, includes resort pools, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, but off-site lodging is available in one of the many nearby climbing walls, fitness center, and sports bar are planned to towns like Lake Lure where the TIEC owners also own The be completed by year end. The Arnold Palmer golf course Lodge on Lake Lure, a first-class, lakeside retreat. will open concurrent with the opening of the hotel in 2017.

There will also be a fitness center, with the intent of ofThere are plans to keep TIEC open year round and host fering chiropractic, massage and esthetician services. non-equestrian events including various festivals and conTIEC will be hosting a variety of disciplines and levels certs in the off season. Equestrian competitions are held of equine competition including cross-country, breed shows, through October. dressage and more. There will also be other events hosted With all the fun and activities going on at TIEC, folks throughout the year including festivals and concerts in con- will be working up some powerful appetites and the facility junction with grand prix competitions. is ready to handle them.

Also, TIEC will be hosting other events such as EquesOnsite restaurants including Roger’s Diner and The Legtrian Lunch & Tours and youth programs in the future. ends Grille are open year round.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg of all TIEC has to offer From casual American fare to “farm-to-fork” gourmet, guests and visitors.

Roger’s Diner and Legends Grille cater to a variety of palVisitors - especially those with children - can attend ettes. a “Saturday Night Lights” Grand Prix where kids can enjoy Named for Tryon Resort partner Roger Smith, Roger’s free face painting, airbrush tattoos and rides on a hand Diner is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering painted Venetian carousel, plus other free family entertain- a menu of classic and southern favorites like burgers, patty ment including live music, sky-high ballet performances by melts, grits, and milkshakes along with breakfast all day and the Asheville Aerial Artists, eclectically clad stilt walkers, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian choices. The diner’s magicians, jugglers and more. shiny metallic exterior and green pinstripe boasts an authentic TIEC’s “Festival of the Carolinas” event series are held 50s vibe, and patrons can sit outside at covered patio tables or inside the "Happy Days" era restaurant at comfortable banquettes, booths or a traditional lunch counter. Beer t and wine are also available. u bo Ask A ior Open to the public, Legn e Our S nts ends Grille provides a first- Horsewoman Candace King is seen taking part in a Grand Prix u o Disc class dining experience show jumping competition at Tryon International Equestrian without the hassle of a strict Center.

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Roadside produce stand alive and well on Hwy 274

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Once upon a time roadside produce stands were thick as fleas in summer, but the advent of the supermarket saw those numbers dwindle. However, there's a local example of that classic agricultural endeavor that's been around for quite a while and still doing great just south of Belmont.

Known as South Forty Farm and located at 641 Hwy 274, the acreage and stand are owned and operated by Tim and Phyllis Reid who met each other while attending Belmont High back in 1955 and who've been married for 58 years now.

“Daddy bought the farm in 1946 and I grew up up on it,” said Tim. “It's about 70 acres in size.”

The produce stand was a natural idea along busy Hwy274.

“It started out small and we just kept adding on,” said Phyllis.

Phyllis and Tim take pride in the fact that their produce is local.

“One popular item we get from farmer Steve Boyd is Avalon triple sweet corn,” Tim said. “Everybody loves it.”

Tomatoes for sale at South Forty Farm are big and

juicy- and grown on the spot.

A recent morning saw customer Susan Fletcher from Charlotte stop in for some of them.

“They're fabulous,” she said of the 'maters. “I wait all winter for them.”

Phyllis says the secret is that she and Tim make sure the tomato plants are in the ground as soon as possible in the spring.

'We have irrigation for them so they get plenty of water even when it's dry,” she said. “They're our biggest seller right now.”

Other fruits and vegetables available at the stand include melons, onion, blackberries, okra, and peaches to name just a few. There's also a wide variety of Amish food including pickled peaches, jams, cheese, butter, sausage, bacon, and a drink called Tim and Phyllis Reid have operated South Forty Farm for decades and their produce stand at 641 Hwy274 is a cornucopia of “Yoders Tonic”.

Photo by Alan Hodge Other items at the stand good eats. are old time candies, Blenthose who are kids at heart to water the plants, and wait on week. To get there, go past heim ginger ale, baked Phyllis said.

Tables and chairs under look at. customers. And that doesn't Daniel Stowe Botanical Gargoods, honey, sorghum mo“I like the chickens,” said even count what they do in den on S. New Hope Rd and lasses, and a wide variety of a pergola at the stand make a nice place to sit and enjoy Phyllis. the fields to grow the veg- when you get to the stoplight plants and flowers.

Tim and Phyllis are etables. at Hwy274 turn right and go On Saturdays the Reids the ice cream or just relax “We tried retirement but a hundred yards or so. The crank up an antique ice and soak up the agricultural 75-years-old, but to see them in action at the stand you it didn't work out,” said Tim. stand is on the right. cream churn and make a big atmosphere.

There's even more. The would think they are half “If you stand still you get Bon appetit. batch of the cool treat.

“We've been making Reids have some sheep, that age. They are human en- old,” said Phyllis.

South Forty Farm is open peach ice cream lately,” goats, miniature horses, and ergy personified as they rush chickens for the kids and around to stock the shelves, 10am-7pm, seven days a

Continued Hot Weather and Low Rainfall Puts CatawbaWateree Basin in Stage 1 of Drought Protocol

Continuing their trip, the Wards went to Washington, DC where they visited a number of sites including the sculpture of Albert Einstein at the National Academy of Sciences.

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The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) today announced continued dry weather conditions and above-average temperatures have placed the Catawba-Wateree River Basin in Stage 1 of the Low Inflow Protocol (LIP).

Stage 1 is the second of five drought stages outlined in the LIP and recommends voluntary water conservation by water users across the Basin, in addition to operational adjustments by Duke Energy.

The LIP is the drought management plan major water users in the region employ to share responsibility and set priorities to conserve the limited water supply during drought conditions.

“While some areas of the Basin have received scattered rainfall, the lack of widespread precipitation the past several weeks and high temperatures have resulted in increased drought conditions,” said Ed Bruce, P.E., Duke Energy, CW-DMAG coordinator. “We are asking the community to conserve water and energy as we enter the height of the summer season and the typically drier fall period.”

Continued below normal rainfall and very hot temperatures have pushed two of the three LIP drought indicators (triggers) into Stage 1. Water storage in the 11-reservoir Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project continues to decline and streamflows feeding the reservoirs are well below normal.

In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor trigger indicates most of the Basin is experiencing drought conditions.

Earlier this month, the Catawba-Wateree River Basin entered Stage 0 of the LIP which is a drought watch stage and prompted the CW-DMAG to closely monitor conditions. After observing declining trends in the triggers, the group decided to proactively declare Stage 1 conditions.

“We wanted to be proactive in making the community aware of increased drought conditions and ask customers to be mindful of water use,” explained Barry McKinnon, Mooresville Public Utilities Director. “The sooner we start conserving, the better for our region as we work together to preserve our shared water resources.”

The CW-DMAG will continue monitoring the drought conditions and work collectively to protect the water supply and other uses of the Catawba-Wateree River.

The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) was established in 2006 to monitor drought status and to recommend coordinated actions for the CW-DMAG members.

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Gaston County Family YMCA’s Afterschool Program helps kids during out-of-school time To help motivate and inspire kids to discover their potential, the Gaston County Family YMCA is offering an afterschool program to school-aged children throughout Gaston County Schools District. The Y’s afterschool program combines academics with play and offers a caring and safe environment where youth can achieve, feel a sense of belonging, build relationships and explore new interests.

In North Carolina 19% of children are left unsupervised at the end of school day, according to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization. With the start of the new school year, the Gaston County Family YMCA encourages parents/caregivers to make sure that children are involved in safe, educational experiences after school hours.

“Research shows that afterschool programs can help children perform better in school, practice healthy habits and engage in positive lifestyle behaviors. If left unsupervised at the end of the school day, students miss out on positive influences that encourage achievement and deter risk-taking activities,” said Mandy Lail, Youth and Family Director, Stowe Family YMCA. “The Y’s afterschool programs promote a love for learning, social and emotional development, healthy choices, and provide children with an extra support system through positive role models and caring adults.”

The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen and through afterschool programming, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development from birth to career. In the Gaston County Family YMCA’s afterschool program youth receive homework help and can also build new and better friendships. Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y. These kids from Page Primary in Belmont are taking part in the YMCA Afterschool Program and having a great time.

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Mount Holly Rotary Club inducts new Board of Directors

Roberts Nationwide celebrates office opening in Belmont Scott Francis, magician and public speaker recently addressed the Rotary Club of Mount Holly at Discover YOU!. He talked about the ABC’s of success as A: maintaining a stress-free Attitude, B: Belief in what you do and C: staying 100% Committed.

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Joel Roberts celebrated opening of a Belmont office for his Roberts Nationwide Insurance Agency with a Montcross Area Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2015. He also has an office of Caldwell-Roberts Insurance in Gastonia. The Belmont office is in the Main Street Crossing Shopping Center at 6414 W. Wilkinson Boulevard, specializing in auto, home, life and business insurance. In the photo, Joel Roberts is cutting the ribbon with help from his daughter and team member Savannah Stroupe (left) and Shelia Wilkinson. Holding the ribbon are Dr. Joe Keith, dean of the Belmont campus of Gaston College, and Chamber Board member Jennifer Church of Chronicle Mill Land. Other Chamber members (from left) are Freda Hall of Belmont Realty, Geanina Neal of Community One Bank in Mount Holly, T.J. Kulhawik of TDK Limousine, Bill Joles of International Minute Press, Ben Dungan of Gaston Alive Magazine, Greta Kaziah of N2 Publishing, Eric Williford of Williford Financial Services, and Tricia Griffin of the Schiele Museum. For more information on Roberts Nationwide Insurance, call 704.461.8532. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)

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Phil Champion opens State Farm office on high note After a total renovation to house the offices of Phil Champion’s State Farm Insurance Agency, the former Scruggs Opry House at 124 N. Main Street in Belmont looked different but sounded familiar as Anthony Scruggs and the music of Firecreek Bluegrass Band kicked off the celebration when Montcross Area Chamber members and friends met for “Network After Work” on July 9, 2015. Formerly on Catawba Street in Belmont, State Farm - Phil Champion moved in early July to the building that recently was acquired and renovated by the owners of next door neighbor Lyerly Agency. Montcross Area Chamber Board Chair Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency spoke about the building’s history as she welcomed the large crowd at the networking reception. For more information on State Farm - Phil Champion, call 704.461.8944.

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Lyerly Agency receives award at international visual arts celebration The 36th Annual Telly Awards presented Belmont-based brand marketing and public relations firm Lyerly Agency with its second consecutive statuette in the international competition. Honored as a Bronze Winner among 12,000 global submissions, the agency was recognized for its creative vision capturing the strides of one young man and the entire earnest mission of Belmont’s Holy Angels.

The online video artistically created for Holy Angels – titled “Miracles with Eduardo” – spotlighted the compassionate care given daily at the Belmont non-profit wholly dedicated to providing care and opportunities to infants, children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. The piece also prominently highlighted 16-year-old Eduardo, whose life changed forever when a vehicle struck the bicycle he was riding three years beforehand. Projected to never walk, talk or eat by mouth again, Eduardo joined the Holy Angels family and exceeded expectations, becoming an independent man through music therapy, swimming lessons and more.

His triumphs, his joys, his laughter and his heartfelt spoken words of appreciation were captured in Lyerly Agency’s award-winning video for Holy Angels.

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The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations and corporate video departments in the world.

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Hunan To Go open in Stanley After a grand opening on Independence Day, Hunan To Go in Stanley celebrated with Montcross Area Chamber members, friends and others at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2015. A large crowd of Chamber members and representatives of other Stanley area businesses came by to welcome the new Chinese restaurant and sample some delicious food. Cutting the ribbon for Hunan To Go are owners (from left) Yan Chen, Jing Lin and Allen Chen. Holding the ribbon are Montcross Area Chamber Board members Candi Lethcoe of Stress Free Home Care and Jason Ramey of PSNC Energy. Also representing the Chamber Board at the ribbon-cutting were 2015 Board Chair Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency, Chair-elect Walter Payne of ImageMark Business Services and Stanley Town Manager Heath Jenkins. Hunan To Go is in the Food Lion Plaza in Stanley at 509 S. NC Hwy. 27, and is open Monday - Thursday, 10:30 - 10; Friday and Saturday, 10:30 - 10:30; and Sunday, noon - 10 p.m. For more information, call 704.263.3988.

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Anything Goes gave Stuart Cramer actors a great experience and international tours and took part in The classic Broadway show “Anything Goes” came to Stuart W. Cramer High School July 17Gaston STAGE at Manus’ invitation.

19, but it wasn’t just another high school musi“He’s extraordinarily experienced, cal. incredibly talented, and for these stuFor the last five weeks, the cast of students dents to have the chance to work with a from eight different Gaston County schools were musical director from Julliard, it’s postrained by a group of talented theater professionsibly a once-in-a-lifetime experience als through the first-ever Gaston STAGE profor them,” Manus said. gram.

The 26 students also learned alongWorking nine hours a day, five days a week, side costume designers Dana Frady and the students learned much more than their lines Angel Harris, who has worked with and stage directions. They had history lessons in Varnadore Costumes and Children’s 1930s culture and learned choreography, stage Theater of Charlotte. Wendy Cheek, makeup and set design, including building part an audio engineer with the Blumenthal of an ocean liner on the auditorium stage along Performing Arts Center, was also part with six other rolling set units. of the crew with choreographer Leanna Though the cast had limited dance experience to begin with, they performed elaborate tap Cook. dance numbers and intricate ballroom dance se“We wanted to expose the students quences to go along with the classic Cole Porter to work with the best we can get and musical score. learn what it’s like for this to be a job,” The transformation was the work of Jeff Manus said.

Manus, who is directing high school students “I love the experience. We’ve been for the first time in his career. Manus began his Students at Stuart Cramer High performed a fabulous version of the Broadway musical “Anything given a really professional opportucareer as a soloist with the Charlotte Ballet and Goes” last weekend. nity,” said Abigail Morrison, a Stuhas directed and designed scores of shows over Gaston Schools photo art W. Cramer student interested in the past 35 years, including productions for the a career in theater. She played one of Gastonia Little Theater.

“One of the main goals of the program is to expose students Reno’s Angels. “They treated us very “I didn’t approach this like a high school show,” Manus explained. “We pressed these young ladies and gentlemen to professionals,” Stowe said, explaining that he has stepped professionally.”

Manus said the end result was just what “Anything Goes” further than they are normally pushed in their high school back into a producer role so that the students are spending most of their time with the professionals. was designed to be -- pure entertainment. drama productions.”

One of these is John Coffey, a retired New York music di“It was a great show,” said Manus. “The students did an This is what Chuck Stowe, theater arts director at Stuart W. Cramer, had in mind when he organized Gaston STAGE. rector now living in Newton. Coffey has worked on Broadway incredible job.”

Gaston students to attend Governor’s School Sixteen high school students from Gaston County Schools are participating in the 2015 session of North Carolina Governor’s School.

The prestigious six-week summer residential program provides gifted students an opportunity to explore the latest developments, problems and theories in various fields of academics and the arts.

This year, 650 rising seniors from across the state are taking part in Governor’s School at its two campuses: Governor’s School East at Meredith College in Raleigh and Governor’s School West at Salem College in Win-

ston-Salem.

Nominations for the North Carolina Governor’s School are made by each high school, reviewed by a local committee, and submitted to a state committee for final selections.

The selection process is extremely competitive. Students are chosen based on academic standing or ability to perform in an area of concentration such as dance, art, music and drama.

A distinguished faculty chosen from public and private schools, colleges and universities and private businesses and organizations serve as teachers in the program. Nationally

recognized consultants also provide instruction.

The Gaston County high school students listed below were chosen to attend Governor’s School.

Governor’s School East, June 16 – July 24 at Meredith College in Raleigh: Ashbrook – Gretchen Purvis, Choral Music; Stuart W. Cramer – Chloe Kaylor, Art; Stuart W. Cramer – Lauren Rogers, Instrumental Music; Highland School of Technology – George Dent, Instrumental Music; Highland School of Technology – Matthew Noles, Social Science; Highland School of Technology – Elise

Sweezy, Social Science; North Gaston – Wan Ching Chan, Natural Science; South Point – Madeline Bame, Choral Music.

Governor’s School West, June 21 – July 29 at Salem College in Winston-Salem: Ashbrook – Solomon Collins, Math; East Gaston – Brittany Ballard, Dance; Highland School of Technology – Savannah Lutz, Instrumental Music; Hunter Huss – Nathan Snyder, Dance; North Gaston – Andrew Tucker, Instrumental Music; South Point – Hannah Keel, Choral Music; South Point – Grace Russell, Social Science; South Point – Rosie Tran, English.

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The Mount Holly 9 and under all star team won the Dixie Youth Baseball District 4 AAA Sportsmanship Award at the Dixie Youth All Star tournament played in Stanley June 27 – July 2.

Congratulations to the team, Mount Holly is proud of your achievement.

The Mount Holly 8 and under all star team won the Dixie Youth Baseball District 4 AA Sportsmanship Award at the Dixie Youth All Star tournament played in Kannapolis June 20-25. Congratulations to the team, Mount Holly is proud of your achievement. Front Row (left to right) Noah Taylor, CJ Helms, Hadley Womack, Braxton Ernst, Kham Lowrance, Noah Hall. Second Row (left to right) Cooper Collier, Ridge Nixon, David Reed, Ryan Clark, Elijah Canipe, Ryan Wofford. Third Row (left to right ) Coaches: Ted Starling, Jim Wofford, Marty Taylor, Seth Simmons.

The Mount Holly 11 and under all star team won the Dixie Youth Baseball District 4 Majors Sportsmanship Award at the Dixie Youth All Star tournament played in Mount Holly July 4-8.

Congratulations to the team, Mount Holly is proud of your achievement. Front row (left to right) Jordan Bicki, Julian Hall. Second row (left to right) Aiden Cloninger, Jordan Green, Landon Farmer, Sean Micheal Dutton, Dylan Mumbulo. Third row (left to right) Drake Trull, Walter Williams, Carson Barker, Quinton Harte, Kyle Hatcher. Fourth row (left to right) Coaches: Shane Trull, Jason Farmer, Frank Hatcher.

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The Mount Holly 10 and under all star team won the Dixie Youth Baseball District 4 AAA Sportsmanship Award at the Dixie Youth All Star tournament played in Stanley June 27 – July 2. Congratulations to the team, Mount Holly is proud of your achievement. Front Row (Left to Right) - Austin Price, Julian Hall, Tate Hawkins, Brandan Clingerman, Logan Teno, Jacob Maggs.

Back Row (Left to Right) Hunter Reavis, Jordan Bicki, Gavin Blackwood, Aiden Cloninger, Sean Michael Dutton, Gavin Hicks. Coaches: Tim Reavis, Jason Maggs, Shawn Hawkins.

Business Buzz breakfast held Better access is the key to Gaston County reaping greater economic benefits from its close proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Montcross Area Chamber members and friends were told during a Business Buzz breakfast on June 26, 2015. Stuart Hair, manager of economic affairs at CLT, told Chamber members and guests the major accomplishments of the recent plan were building a third parallel runway, the 200-acre Norfolk Southern Intermodal Facility, realignment of Josh Birmingham Parkway and construction of a new hourly deck and rental car facility.

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Paula Dedmon honored as Gaston College Faculty Emeritus Gaston College has bestowed the title of Faculty Emeritus on Paula Dedmon, who retired in May 2014 after 25 years at the College.

Dedmon joined Gaston College in December 1989 as a biology instructor in the Division of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Melissa Armstrong, Chair of the Science and Math Department, considers Dedmon to have been a hidden treasure at the College. “She is a quiet person by nature,” says Armstrong, “but she left a huge mark on the students and faculty of the science and math department.”

The “brain trust” of the Science and (Left to Right) Gaston College President, Dr. Patricia Math Department, Dedmon could always Skinner, Paula Dedmon, Faculty Emeritus and Dr. be relied upon to have notes and files on Don Ammons, Vice President for Academic Affairs. any topic that would arise. Her extensive Gaston College Photo collection of animals harvested from roadtechnology, engineering, math, and medical) ways around the area was studied in her biology classes and earned her the nickname of educational and career paths offered by Gaston College. the “road kill queen.”

Dedmon is the 35th retired faculty member Dedmon served multiple terms on the Gaston College Faculty Senate and was the group’s to be honored as Gaston College Faculty EmeriHistorian. She also served on several hiring tus. This title is offered to retiring members of committees. She initiated and coordinated the the faculty who have completed at least 15 years “Gray Matter Awards” to honor the top per- of full-time service. Those who hold the Emeriforming student in each biology class each term. tus designation receive continued use of the In April 2015 she returned to campus to assist College library, parking, privileges, and college with the annual Gaston College sciVisit, which publications, and are included in campus events introduces high school students from Gaston such as graduation. They also are recognized and Lincoln to the various STEMM (science, with an appropriate award.

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Lisa Montgomery, Isha Hardin and Teresa Thomassen are representing Gaston County Schools at the Discovery Education Network Summer Institute in Washington, D.C. Gaston Schools photo

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Three teachers attending Discovery Education Network Summer Institute Three teachers from Gaston County Schools are joining education leaders from across the country and around the world in Washington, D.C. this week where they will learn new and innovative ways to use technology in the classroom.

Lisa Montgomery and Teresa Thomassen, instructional technology facilitators, and Isha Hardin, a third grade teacher at Sadler Elementary, were chosen through a competitive selection process to attend the Discovery Education Network Summer Institute (DENSI), a professional development and networking event.

Teachers from across the United States and throughout Canada and the United Kingdom applied to attend DENSI where attendance is limited to 120.

“For them to choose three of us from one school district, that’s pretty impressive,” Thomassen said.

During the week of seminars, keynote speakers and workshops, she said, “we’re growing our professional learning network and meeting like-minded people who have experience you can learn and grow from.”

At DENSI, Thomassen will meet teachers from Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan. Now, she’ll have contacts who could help Gaston County teachers connect with educators to develop creative lessons and activities.

“We’re building those connections outside North Carolina to bring back to our classrooms,” Thomassen said. As instructional technology facilitators, she and Montgomery work with teachers throughout the district, helping them find and use the best education technology. This means all they learn at DENSI will benefit students in classrooms across Gaston County.

Montgomery said she hopes to return with new ideas, inspiration and motivation for teachers and students.

“Technology is changing at a much faster pace now than ever before,” she said. “We have to bridge that 21st-century gap to meet the needs of our students and help teachers embrace change.”

Hardin, who has taught in Gaston County for three years, said she is constantly looking for new and more effective ways to bring technology into the classroom. Her students use Chromebooks on a daily basis and have used iPads to create learning projects with programs such as Paper Slides and WeVideo.

“I hope I will learn new ideas for learning and new ways to engage my students using Discovery Education and technology,” Hardin said. “I never want to stop learning. There is always more I can do to become a better teacher and that is what I will strive to do.”

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State Legion Playoff Bid for Braves Ends

By Bobby Brown The Gaston Braves and Caldwell County teams line up for game 4 in the playoff series at South Point High School.

The Gaston Braves hopes ended this past week for another bid as a Legion State Champion finals contender when they were defeated in the four day series, three games to one, by a strong and determined Caldwell County team.

Monday night’s first game was delayed by a rainstorm, which pushed the finish into the later hours. There was a pitching duel between Gaston Braves’ Drew Goodman and Caldwell’s Andrew Tilghman. They both pitched fine games but a late inning rally put the Caldwell team in a tie with the Braves 3-3. A short time later, in extra innings, Caldwell scored and walked away with the victory.

Tuesday night another close game ended up in the Braves favor, 3 runs to 2, to tie the series 1-1. A hard fought game is the description from Coach Mark King. The Braves Speedy Mathew Fletcher drove in the game-winning run with a grounder that allowed Adam Andrew to score after leading off the inning with a double. Adam Andrew led the eight hit offense with three hits, Easton Payton and Mason Smith with two each. This win tied the series. Just what the Braves fans like to see when two fine teams meet and put their best efforts Adam Andrew #10, slides safely in to second base for a double Adam Andrew #10 throws a pitch to Lathan Bumgarner #24, in and skills on the field. in last Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over Caldwell County. a playoff game against Caldwell County.

Wednesday took the two teams back to Granite Falls’ Deal Stadium for the third game of the series. Again the fine Braves team was leading in late inning but the strong and determined Caldwell County team rallied in the bottom of the ninth to squeak out a one run victory to put them ahead in the series two games to one.

Game four found the Braves ahead of Caldwell 1-0 with a lead off home run by Logan Ederton in the second inning.

This was to be the lone run for the Post 144-266 as the dynamite pitching from Caldwell County stranded nine runners in scoring positions. The Braves could muster only four hits in this final game. Two of the Brave’s four hits were off the bats of Edgerton, Tyler Price and Matt Owens with one each.

This year’s state tournament will be the only the second time in the history of the tournament that a team from Gaston, Lincoln, or Cleveland will not be in the final series for the State Championship.

Losing is never easy but there should be great satisfaction Gaston Braves coach Mark King addresses his team after the Logan Edgerton #20, hits a solo home run in the game again to players, coaches and fans alike for a fine season of baseball. Braves 3 – 2 win over Caldwell County.

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Gaston Together Facilitates 2015 Commissioners School Session On June 17th, Gaston Together hosted a program session for the “Movers and Shakers” group of the 2015 Commissioners School. Twelve students spent the morning participating in a facilitated mini-community forum meeting which was held at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. Student participants were Megan Farris and Amelia Hoskins (Ashbrook), Murphy Burrell and Allison Roney (Forestview), Cynthia Garcia and Kyra Rhyne (Gaston Early College),

Jason Osemeka (Highland), Maddie Hord and Josseline Vega (Hunter Huss), Malachi Hartsell (North Gaston), Megan Hastings (Piedmont Charter) and April Moore (Stuart Cramer).

Donna Lockett, Executive Director, provided a brief overview of the work of Gaston Together to begin the program.

Gaston Together Program Manager, Darcel Walker, conducted the session with support from Gaston Together staff member Wendy Callahan, Health at Home Coordinator. Students worked in a focus group style. Discussion centered around what’s good about Gaston County, challenges facing Gaston County, and what should be changed in Gaston County. The three groups presented skits to portray their individual focus group results. The focus group with the best reportout presentation won a basket of snacks to take back to the dorm! The winning group’s presentation highlighted challenges experienced in Gaston County from their perspective

Winners of the Community Forum presentations: “Challenges for Gaston County,” From left to right: Kyra Rhyne, Allison Roney, Maddie Hord and Cynthia Garcia. Photos provided such as “little to do” for teenagers prior to driving age and few job opportunities.

Formed in 1997, Gaston Together was organized as a catalyst for change in Gaston County. It’s purpose is to bring people together to tackle big community challenges such as building community pride, building bridges of unity across racial, ethnic and gender lines and creating a culture of wellness for our citizens.

Picture #1: 2015 Commissioners’ School, “Movers and Shakers” Group (left to right): Front Row, Amelia Hoskins, Allison Roney, Josseline Vega, Cynthia Garcia, Maddie Hord, April Moore and Kyra Roney. Back Row, Megan Hastings, Murphy Burrell, Jason Osemeka, Malachi Hartsell, Megan Farris, and Teacher Bethany Jennings.

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Mount Holly Parks and Rec signups Youth Soccer: The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking signups for youth soccer ages 3 – high school during the month of July. The registration fee is $50 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $75 out of city limits. The age divisions include a U9 girls and U13 girls divisions. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/ mthollysoccer, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704951-3024.

Youth Baseball: The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking signups for youth baseball ages 6-12 during the month of July. The registration fee is $50 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $75 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/mounthollybaseball, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024.

Youth Girls Volleyball: The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking signups for youth girls volleyball ages 9-15 during the month of July. The registration fee is $30 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $55 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup. com/mthollyvolleyball, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024.

Adult Soccer: The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking signups for and adult soccer team during the month of July. The league is coed and will play games on Saturday afternoons at Martha Rivers Park in Gastonia. The registration fee is $30 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $35 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www. leaguelineup.com/mthollysoccer, email gaguirre@mtholly. us or call Gil at 704-951-3024.

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Belmont Abbey announces new Cheerleading Coach Belmont Abbey Athletics Director Stephen Miss has announced the addition of competitive cheerleading to the growing department’s roster of sports and the subsequent hiring of Emma Von Voigt as head coach.

Von Voigt graduated with a degree in Business Management from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas last month where she was a cheerleader all four years.

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Montcross Area Chamber Golf Tournament held The beautifully updated Cramer Mountain Club course was the star attraction at the recent Montcross Area Chamber’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament. VSC Fire & Safety took home the top trophy for first place, with Hillbilly’s BBQ & Steaks taking second and Chick-fil-A of Belmont finishing third.

Thirty-six teams and 144 players competed on a day when temperatures edged above 100 degrees. CaroMont Health was the presenting sponsor. Player Michael Gulledge was the lucky winner of a cruise sponsored by Lyerly Agency and arranged through Creative Travel

of Belmont. Don Doctor, who spearheaded redevelopment of Cramer Mountain Club after it had been closed for three years, played in the tournament and was recognized at the awards luncheon to a big round of applause.

The Chamber thanks all players, sponsors, donors and volunteers and especially Cramer Mountain Club General Manager Joe Campbell and the entire CMC staff for hosting a spectacular tournament and for allowing the Montcross Area Chamber the honor of playing the first tournament on the new course.

2nd Place – Hillbilly’s BBQ & Steaks – (From left) Rick Worth, Mike Crumbley, Gerald Duncan and Jeff Duncan.

1st Place – VSC Fire & Security – (From left) Doug Kennerly, Earl Hill and Jake Campbell; Frank Skidmore not available for photo.

3rd Place – Chick-fil-A of Belmont – (From left) Benny Bowles, Haley Helton, Saul Bizuneh and Tony Gilbert.

Bowers wins Kids Catfish Tourney Carolinians, especially On Saturday, July 11th Gaston County children, to fishing and Parks and Recreation’s to encourage novice annual Kids Catfish anglers to continue deTournament at the Dalveloping their angling las Park was another skills. huge success with over The Fishing Tackle 70 participants from Loaner Program operall over the county. ates just like a library.

Weston Bowers from Anglers of all ages Gastonia was the winregister at participating ner reeling in the Bigparks to receive a tackle gest Catfish at 20.75 loaner ID card, which inches, Weston walked allows them to check away with a free Famout a rod and reel. Anily Fun pass to Monglers under 18 years of key Joe’s in Gastonia. age must have a parent Multiple prizes were or guardian complete distributed throughout the registration form. the tournament, such After returning the as gift cards to Sweet loaner rods and reels Frogs, PetSmart and to the park office, firstPelican’s Snoballs. time participants under Check out Facebook 16 years of age will re(Gaston County Parks ceive a free mini-tackle and Recreation) for box containing hooks, more pictures and upWeston Bowers bobbers, sinkers, and a coming events. stringer. Tackle loaner First-time and novice anglers in North Carolina are encouraged ID cards can be used at other participating to borrow rods and reels free of charge to sites in North Carolina, but rods and reels join in the fishing fun this year. The loaner must be returned to the original loaner site. rods and reels are provided by Gaston County Dallas Park hours will be 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Parks and Recreation and by the NC Wildlife Monday thru Friday. Fishermen may go to Resources Commission through the Com- the Gaston County Parks and Recreation ofmission’s Fishing Tackle Loaner Program fice in the Citizen Resource Building at the (FTLP). The Commission created the Fishing Dallas Park to sign-up and get loaner rods and Tackle Loaner Program to introduce North reels.

Cruise winner Michael Gulledge, with sponsors Melia (center) and Elaine Lyerly of Lyerly Agency.

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PURE RAW CLEAR SOUTH MOUNTAIN HONEY, in the comb, (strained out, equals quart plus in container), $12. 704-5389228.

2006 HONDA ACCORD-EXL 151K miles, alloy wheels, Michelin Defender 90K mile tires, dark blue, great condition, one owner, well-serviced. $7,800. Call 704466-1202.

2013 FORD F150 LXT, less than 3000 miles. Loaded. 704-4665116.

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1993 Nissan, 4x4 pickup, $2500, obo. 1994 Nissan pickup, $3000 obo. 864-838-0420.

1948 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CABRIOLET completely restored. Good driver, cream yellow with khaki convertible top, 704-472-1406. Priced to sell $30,000.

1998 FORD RANGER, low, low mileage, lots of new parts, call for info, $3500. 704-466-2184.

1997 CADILLAC 32 V Northstar STS. T-top, silver, tan leather interior. 115,000 miles. $2,500.

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Boats LOOKING TO RENT DOCK SPACE. Need dock space for a boat on Moss Lake for summer months. Please call Jeff. 704692-0984.

Business Opportunities The City of Belmont, Parks and Recreation Dept. is currently seeking a temporary professional services of a skilled independent contractor to provide specified food and beverage services to the general public at our concession stand at Stowe Park. Please call 704-901-2069 or visit http://www.cityofbelmont. org/Departments/ParksandRecreationDepartment.aspx for a concession contract to submit for review. (7/02, 09,16, 23 & 30)

Business Services FURNITURE REFINISHING & UPHOLSTERY. Retiree will repair and restore your antiques and household furniture. References. Reasonable rates. 30+ years experience. 704-8602662.

SWIMMING POOLS, PUMPS, filters, liners, chemicals, inground & above ground supplies.

Serving the area for 40 years.

KM POOLS, 704-739-1711.

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

Campers CAMPING, RV SPACES, TENT, Rental Units. 2015 Seasonal Sites available. Scenic Ridge Country Campground. 704-4350938, Cherryville.

2009 45FT HAMPTON PARK MODEL RV, Linville River’s End Campground, Lake James. Includes two outbuildings/carport.

A must see. $45,000 or make an offer. 828-432-7854.

Employment RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS NEEDED. Minimum 2 yrs experience. Must have valid drivers license. Must pass drug test. 704750-3150.

HELPER NEEDED for approximately 4 weeks for scraping and painting. 980-333-2803.

CONCESSION TRAILER, 7’X11’, hot bar, AC, double servCOOK/KITCHEN STAFF WANTED! Open Year-round, estab- ing window, new tires. $6500. lished, fast-paced Bar & Grill in 704-473-1306.

Chimney Rock Village. Known for SOLID OAK BUNK BEDS with Great Burgers, Steaks, Wings & built in ladder & storage drawers.

Subs. Must be 18 or older, Have $475. Also dresser w/mirror and Valid License and Transportation.

MUST be able to work Weekends chest of drawers, $40 ea. 704and Summer Holidays and have 860-9656. positive attitude. Previous kitchen FURNITURE: SOFA, $100. experience preferred but not nec- Love seat, $100, chair, $50. Light essary. This is an Ideal position brown, suede like. 704-300-3421. for someone with fast food experience looking to “move up” in SMALL LIVESTOCK CAGE, 4’ restaurant business. Stop by 379 wide, 6’ long x 4’ high, $50. Love Main St. Chimney Rock between seat sofa, very good condition, 11-7 for application. NO Phone $100. Call 704-477-2986. calls please.

LIKE NEW HOVER-ROUND ELECTRIC wheel chair, just For Rent been serviced, new tires & batterROOM FOR RENT $400 month. ies, 3 speed, slow, med. & fast.

Bath & kitchen privileges. Sepa- Asking $400. Serious inquiries rate heat pump. 704-538-9490. only. 704-473-9796.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH PICK YOUR OWN: Peaches, HOUSE, 2BR, 2BA, inside laundry room with golf cart. 704-477- Blueberries, Blackberries & Tomatoes. Mooresboro. 828-3054923.

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MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in Waco area. No pets. 704-435Motorcycles 8103.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in 2010 YAMAHA 650 V-Star, red, Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, 9000 miles, good tires. $2500. references and deposit required. For pictures text 704-418-5178.

No pets. 704-284-0033.

CUSTOM BIKE FOR SALE. 2BR HOUSE, 1 MILE FROM GWC University, $450 month, $400 deposit. No pets, 704-3989908, 704-974-5049. Available July 20th.

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PURE BREED APPLEHEAD CHIHUAHUAS. Reg CKC. 1st shots & wormed. Will be 2 to 3 lbs full grown. $200 ea. 980-2671835. 704-813-5981.

GAME ROOSTERS AND HENS for sale. Also selling all coops.

Moving, must sell them all. Call for info. 980-295-0786.

2BR HOUSE, Waco area. $500 month plus $500 deposit. 704435-5561, 704-472-9708.

For Sale 3X5 AMERICAN FLAGS. $5 each or 5 for $20. 704-473-7625.

BURIAL LOT at Cleveland Memorial Park. Complete package for 2. 1 full burial, 1 cremation. $5,000 (50% off). Call Trisha at 704-215-5464.

2 CEMETERY LOTS in Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, NC. $500 each. 704-434-7761 or 704-692-9915.

‘PINE SHAVINGS, PINE SAWDUST, 18 yards $180, pickup truck $20. Trailers filled, call for price. 828-443-0534.

METAL/FORMICA DESK, 5’x3’ keyboard shelf, $60. Maytag washer, white, $150. Admiral dryer, white, $175. Both in working condition. 704-482-7251 Z-RATOR - 360º CORE AERATOR for walker model, electric lift, excellent condition, well maintained. Cost new, $3200, asking $1800. Call Ken @ 704419-9083.

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HORSE BOARDING. Polkville area, 15 stall heated barn with covered arena. $350 per month, $450 per month with workouts.

FREDRICK’S FARM. 704-434FEEDER PIGS for sale. $50 4819, Terri, 828-458-1714, Mary. each. 704-477-9284.

SHIH-TZU & PEKINGESE PUPPUPPIES FOR SALE: Toy Aus- PIES males, shots and wormed, tralian Shepherds, 1 Blue Merle CKC. Call 864-490-4979. Leave male. 1 Red-White-Copper male. text.

1 Chocolate-White-Copper fe- GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPmale, ASDR Reg. 704-482-0178. PIES for sale. 7 wks. 1 black BEAGLE PUPS. AKC registered sire with field champion pedigree.

Unregistered dam. $100 each.

Call 864-936-9524 or 704-4182911.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure male, 1 white female. $400. Text Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. or call 704-473-0912 if interestJacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538- ed.

1199 or 704-600-7847.

SIX YOUNG ROOSTER FRYAUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD ERS, $8 each or $35 for all.

PUPPY. Male, chocolate, brown White with red spots. 704-751& white tri. NKC registered. Shots 8481 & wormed. $175. 704-300-8725.

FAMILY OF SEVEN STAN1 YR. OLD POMERANIAN & DARD DONKEYS, four jennies, long hair Chihuahua mix. 1 blue three fixed jacks. All for $1000. eye & 1 green eye. Looks like 704-538-3248. teacup Lassie. $200 without papers, $300 with papers. Shih-Poo DACHSHUND FOR STUD: We male puppy, toy size, 3 mos old, have an older red male and would CKC reg. $350. Adult Yorkie fe- like to breed him to a red female male, 6 lbs, black gold & silver, Dachshund for pick of the litter. $400 without papers, $550 with If you are interested, please call. papers. 828-391-0919.

Serious inquiries only! Polkville 7 WEEK OLD CHORKIES 1 area, 704-300-2410. male, 1 female. $150. 704-4760084 or 704-284-2621.

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SEVEN, CKC REG., HUSKY PUPS. Vet checked, 5 females, 2 males, first shots & de-wormed, $500. 704-418-4692, can send Flame paint job, 1100 cc, air pictures. shocks, LED lighting. Text my # if YEARLING TENNESSEE interested. 828-755-4493.

WALKING HORSE colt for sale.

Chestnut, needs work. Call or text CLASSIFIEDS WORK! 980-320-4891. Asking $350 obo.

VERY SMALL 2BR, 1BA mobile home near Moss Lake, rent to own only $275 mo and own in under 2 yrs! Needs some work but livable now. Pets OK. 980-9396633 x4.

3BR, 1BA MOBILE HOME near Moss Lake, rent to own for $485 mo and own in only 46 months!

Central heat/AC. Pets allowed.

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HORSE RANCH IN Blacksburg, SC. 4BR modular home, beautiful property, 3/4 mile off rd. 9 acres, private creek, good condition, presently no horses. 6 stalls, everything goes. $150,000 obo. Serious inquiries only. 864839-4765 (home) Shown by appt. only. Lisa 864-490-4606.

OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Week of 6/27 available. Reduced rates for August & September. 704473-6109. sheilaba@bellsouth. net.

20 OCEAN LAKES HOMES FOR RENT. (6) 2 story homes, (9) 3BR, 2BA homes, (5) 2BR homes. Call Trudy @ 704-9026164.

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

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

704-484-3234. Lv msg.

CAMPING, RV SPACES, TENT, Rental Units. 2015 Seasonal Sites available. Scenic Ridge Country Campground. 704-4350938, Cherryville.

OCEAN LAKES, Weekly rental.

1BR, sleeps 4-6. Golf cart included. 704-472-2923, 704-4663814.

OCEAN LAKES, 3BR, 2BA, washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart inc. $1100 wk. 704-472-7145.

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

Includes golf cart. Call 704-4349502.

OCEAN LAKES, 7 BEACH HOUSES, (3) are ocean front, Call Ronnie 704-692-4751.

AFFORDABLE AMAZING VACATION COTTAGES, Pigeon Forge, TN, near Dollywood. Fireplace, Jacuzzi, $75/$85 nightly.

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