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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Local departments stand ready for flood emergencies

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

It’s a fact that Belmont, Mt. Holly, Cramerton, and McAdenville are on the banks of the Catawba and South Fork rivers respectively, so what would happen if serious flooding should take place in our area? Local fire departments are ready to come to the rescue.

The Cramerton Fire Department on 8th Avenue in the downtown area is highly familiar with flooding. Back in 2013 the capricious South Fork rose to a depth that inundated Goat Island Park and even filled the fire station itself with several feet of water.

Firefighters and citizens worked together to put sandbags around the station as well as Cramerton Drugs next door. Riverside Drive in Cramerton is also prone to flooding when the South Fork rises.

As far as rescue equipment goes, Cramerton has a 20-foot flat bottom boat powered by a 40hp engine. The boat is equipped

with a variety of life jackets, ring type floats, and throw lines. The station also has a fourwheeler and a kayak. Cramerton fire fighters are swift water rescue trained. Cramerton’s fire trucks carry life jackets as well.

Cramerton assistant fire chief Barry Wilson also has another flood rescue plan in his playbook.

“If we had to evacuate people we could get a ‘deuce and half’ military truck from the National Guard Armory in Gastonia or even use Town of Cramerton public works dump trucks and put people in those,” Wilson said.

Wilson also offered this advice regarding floods.

“Don’t drive where it’s flooded,” he said .”Don’t be canoeing or kayaking in flooded areas either.”

Mt. Holly Fire Department has three water rescue craft- a 20-foot flat-bottom boat with outboard engine and two jet skis. The boat is equipped with rescue baskets that can float.

See FLOOD page 5

Mount Holly Community Relief Organization stays busy helping clients

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Ever since its founding way back in 1952, the Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) has been stepping in to help with food, clothes, rent and other needs when people are feeling a financial pinch.

CRO CEO Bobby Faulkenberry explained how

it all got started.

“The Mt. Holly Ministerial Assoc. saw a need to serve the community with short term aid in critical needs like food,” Faulkenberry said.

“The first CRO office was set up in the basement of the old police department.”

Currently, the CRO is located at 2120 Spring St. nestled between the Food Lion and ABC store. Hours

Mt. Holly CRO staffer Marilyn Price checks out the food supply at the CRO. There is always a need for food donations.

Photo by Alan Hodge

are 9am-12:30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The CRO has a simple, yet vital mission.

‘The CRO assists individuals and families enabling them to maintain stability for their families on an emergency basis,” Faulkenberry said. “Contributions are used primarily to provide food, but are also used to assist with partial rent or utility payment when utilities are subject to imminent disconnection.

Some funds are also disbursed to assist clients with the purchase of needed prescription medication.”

The CRO serves folks in the Mt. Holly city limits as well as others considered residents but outside the boundary. Clients must provide documentation qualifying them for services. The CRO is a nonprofit designated 501(c)3 by the U.S. government and is a United Way partner. The CRO is governed by a board made up of local citizens, business owners, and clergy.

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Cramerton Fire Dept. Assistant Chief Barry Wilson (right) and fireman Coleman Hattaway show some of the water rescue equipment the HQ station on the banks of the South Fork River has available.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Clutching a pair of oversized scissors and surrounded by school leaders including Superintent Jeffrey Booker (center), a quintet of students cut the red ribbon on Sunday to signify the official opening of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School.

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County dedicates new $20 million elementary school Gaston County Schools conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for Pleasant Ridge Elementary School on Sunday, August 20. The new school is located at 1260 Floyd Lane near

Gastonia.

Ahead of Sunday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, crews h spent time putting the finishing touches on the state-of-the-art facility.

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Hurricane Harvey - We are The United States of America

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast are devastated. Never has an area been so blasted by so much rainfall in such a short amount of time. Houston has received more rainfall than other city across the United States receivea in one entire year. So far over 51 inches of rain has fallen with more rainfall to come.

Everyone in America and much of the world with a Television or computer knows about the suffering of Houston. Our prayers go out to them as well as our financial support, our manpower and anything we can do to help the millions of people who are homeless and suffering.

Experts are predicting Hurricane Harvey will cost the economy 25 - 30 billion dollars because of the rain. Most of Houston is closed down due to the storm. The oil and gas industry and thousands of jobs tied to other manufacturing such as the food service giant Sysco are closed. The Port of Houston, several hospitals and both major airports are closed.

The infrastructure damage to Houston will be in the billions. Reports have come from all the national media outlets on the significant number of people in Houston who do not have flood insurance. Thousands of homes will either be impossible to salvage or will cost upwards of `12-15 billions of dollars to repair according to reports.

Oil refineries on the Gulf of Mexico make up nearly half of the nation’s refining capacity. If these refineries are flooded they will be difficult to repair and there will be extensive gasoline shortages in our country. We are already seeing prices go up at the pump and thus our entire economy will be impacted.

Most of us will know of someone directly impacted by Hurricane Harvey. At this moment my wife’s aunt and husband are still in

their house in Houston and they are not flooded which is a miracle I think. Several Glenn Mollette times a day we have text messaged or called to see how they are doing. Once her aunt face timed their neighborhood to prove to us that water had not gotten to them yet.

Most likely the number of dead bodies will not be really known until days and maybe even weeks after Houstonians are into their cleanup.

While the devastation of Houston is like a very scary movie it’s nothing like what we would face if one nuclear bomb fell on an American City similar to Houston. The loss of life, housing, industry and infrastructure would be far greater. Houston will be repaired and houses will be rebuilt. Rebuilding after a nuclear bomb would be a different story. Such a horrific act would create suffering across our nation like we have never felt before.

Houston is hurting and Americans are pulling together from non-profits, churches and helping hands from across America.

Once again it will be proven that the heart of America is helping each other. Americans do care about each other and want the best for our towns and our country. Media lately has been highlighting all the tension between a few groups of people and hatred displayed by these groups. The vast majority of Americans may disagree and argue quite a bit. However, while Hurricane Harvey Hurts our country, it will demonstrate once again that the majority of Americans want the very best for each other. We will pull together for Houston and the other neighboring towns. This is one reason why we are still The United States of America and the greatest country of all.

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or two. Yum boy they are good with some crackers and a cold wobble pop.

Call me a coward but I have never been able to eat a pickled pig trotter. I look at them in the store and think where those trotters have trod and walk away.

Once I saw a man at a picnic table outside a country store eating one. He had hold of it and was gnawing away. His face and hands were covered with pig foot grease and he stopped and wiped his greasy lips with the back of his hand and grinned a toothy grin and said “howdy” and then went back to gnawing.

Here’s one- livermush. Mayra that works with me is from Cuba and calls it “leevermush”. They have a big festival every year in Shelby and pay homage to leevermush. I like it on a beeskeet with mustard or maybe a scrammeled aig.

Once Sharon and I were at Gettysburg up north and I tried the Yankee version of leevermush called scrapple. The waitress said to put pancake syrup on it. It was like chunky leevermush and not too bad but I refused to desecrate the syrup by putting it on the scrapple.

I have heard that some folks eat chicken feets. None for me thanks. I remember seeing lots of them floating down Briar Creek when we lived in Charlotte off Central Avenue near the Southeastern Poultry processing plant.

Here’s a po boy standby- chitterlings aka chitlins. You can wash out something’s bowels til kingdom come but bowels are bowels and lots of folks like them and there’s even a Chtilin Strut festival, but again, none for me, thanks.

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- Henry David Thoreau

My bank’s stock price is about to go up

By Tony Marciano I know that sharing insider trading information is illegal, but I am about to do that. My bank’s stock is about to go through the ceiling. Their profit is about to soar. What happened you ask?

You need to know I hate change. I am a very old fashioned, very traditional person. I would still be using a corded “Rotary” phone if the phone company would allow me to use it. But those days are over.

Don’t laugh too hard but I still write checks. I have coworkers who haven’t written a check in years. Not only do I write checks, but I also balance my checkbook each month.

Most recently, I broke down and decided I had to do on-line banking. I made an appointment with my branch manager so he could help me navigate this very difficult process. I sat down, palms were sweaty, heart beat was raised, the Medic truck was sitting in the bank parking lot for the moment I coded with either a heart attack or stroke.

We opened my account. He was pleased to see my credit card and mortgage was with the bank. He showed me

My Opinion: Cheap eats I was ruminating on a salmon patty sandwich the other day and it got me to thinking about certain foods that a lot of folks eat when stomachs and wallets are both feeling pinched.

When we were kids my mom would make salmon patties. These things are like a train wreck. You know you shouldn’t but you have to look anyway.

Mom would open up a couple of cans of salmon (we pronounced it sal-mun, not sammin like some sophisticates do), and then she would throw the mushy, fragrant, fish-flesh in a bowl with an egg and some bread crumbs and mash it up and make patties out of it and fry them in oil. If we bit into a piece of backbone in the patty she said it meant good luck.

Fat back is another hard times food.

The filet mignon of fatback is ‘streak o lean’ because there is actually a smidgen of pork in it. As a kid I ate many fatback biscuits but most of all liked to get the crispy pieces and gnaw on them. You can chew on a hunk of fatback rind about all day.

Next we have the pickled egg- often pronounced “aig”. Most folks associate pickled eggs with those big jars you see in convenience stores where the eggs are swimming in a kind of murky pink juice.

Only God knows how long they have been there. You can easily make your own pickled eggs at home. Just boil up some eggs and get a jar of picked beats and take the beets out and put the eggs in a big jar and pour the beet juice plus a little vinegar and and a couple of bay leaves in and let the eggs soak for a week

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Who among you has not been served fried weenies for supper? That and macaroni and cheese from a box? Food of Hodge the gods. No Alan Banner-News Editor weenies? How about fried Spam or its cousin Treet.

Speaking of canned flesh, how about some potted meat on crackers or on bread with mayonnaise. Yum yum eat em’ up.

What about fried baloney cups filled with scrambled aig?

Rat cheese in a big hoop is another budget standby. When we first moved to the Queen City I was seven years old and mom sent me to the Red and White food store for a wedge of rat cheese.

The man at the meat counter asked me what I wanted and I said “rat cheese”. He replied “what the hell is rat cheese?” I pointed it out and he said “why the hell didn’t you say so?” I got the cheese and went slinking home, my Gaston County lingo apparently above the Charlotte meat man’s understanding.

Yo, as long as we are exploring the epicurian delights of cheap eats let’s not forget Beenie-Weenies, sardines, Ramen noodles, Penrose sausages, and pickle loaf.

Thus ends my regurgitation on cheap eats. Foods that fueled many a meal when times were tough and the fatback tougher.

how easy it was ing the simple to pay the bills. and confusing But what about everyone. My my other credistaff and wife tors? None of will “Amen” them were in that. It’s also my bank’s list easy to make of payees. He the message of showed me how Christianity so to add a new complicated vendor. What when it is so about transfervery simple. ring money from Tony Marciano In my mind, I one account to can still see a another. Again, a few clicks 70-year-old Billy Graham of the mouse and it was done. standing at a podium in a cruThen there was that scary sade, speaking to thousands thing about taking a photo of and thousands of people. He my check and depositing it looks out upon the crowd and with my phone. He showed says to everyone in attenme how to download the app. dance, “God Loves You.” A few days later, I paid The simple message of my mortgage and cable bill the Gospel is God loves you. on line. Other bills came God took care of our mess, in and I set up accounts for them and paid them on line. our mistakes, our sin by payI deposited a check using my ing for it on the cross. As we phone. I will confess to you receive that gift of His love I wrote the confirmation code into our hearts, it is transformational. on the invoice.

A week after I paid my It wasn’t hard. It was very mortgage on line, I received easy. For years, I resisted the change, hoping the world an e mail from my bank. would go back to paying bills They wanted me to manage by check and sending them my mortgage on my smart in the mail. But just like the phone. The email included steam locomotives of the all the steps I needed to do 1800’s are not going to run so paper would never enter again, so too are paying by my mailbox. I shrieked and checks going the way of on said, “One step at a time. Be grateful I paid my mortgage line bill payment.

Understand that I make on line.” I’m sure in a few things harder than they need months I’ll receive another to be. I tell everyone that I encouraging note from them have the spiritual gift of tak- to take the plunge.

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“Food goes out faster than it comes in,” said CRO director Peggy Putnam.

The Food Lion next door to the CRO building donates a considerable amount of foodstuffs, but the CRO also receives quite a bit from Second Harvest Food Bank. In 2016, CRO spent over $4,000 out of pocket for food.

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The CRO has three paid staff members and a body of around 40 volunteers.

Mt. Holly is solidly behind the CRO. “The community really comes out and supports us,” Faulkenberry said. “This includes the churches, individuals, and businesses. The Boy Scouts are very helpful when we have food drives.”

Schools and postal workers also pitch in to help the CRO with food drives.

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expansion project that will see a large walk-in freezer constructed on the side of the building. Ground has been broken and hopes are the freezer will be done in a few months.

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Belmont mayor Charles Martin recently met and talked with new U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer who was sworn in on August 3, 2017.

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Belmont’s rescue boat is more suited to river operations rather This was the scene on 8th Ave. in downtown Cramerton back in than urban flooding but the department has access to a large July, 2013 when that area flooded. raft from Charlotte should it be needed.

Coleman Hattaway photo Mt. Holly Fire Dept. firefighter Zack King poses with the department’s flat bottom boat and one of two jet skis.

FLOOD From page 1 The department also has a large float that can be towed behind the jet skis. Mt. Holly fire trucks carry life jackets if the potential for flooding arises. Firefighters are swift water trained.

“The shallow draft of the boat let’s us get into water that’s not very deep,” said assistant chief Craig Spry. “It’s not a pretty boat but it’s very practical.”

Torrential rain in 2005 and again in 2011 caused flooding in the downtown Mt. Holly area.

“Anywhere near Dutchman’s Creek is an automatic priority in heavy rain,” Spry said. “There are some apartments near there and we always check them as well as along the river.”

Spry says the fire and police department Mt. Holly stay in touch during downpours to monitor any rising water.

Belmont’s fire department has one water rescue boat, A center console Zodiac. The boat is 17 feet long, has a 90 horsepower engine, and can travel 40 miles per hour. Cost of the craft was $34k. Most of the staff have swift water training.

According to Division Captain Craig Austin, the “V” shaped hull of the Zodiac that makes it good for river rescues is somewhat of a drawback when it comes to shallow water ops.

“The V hull design is not very good for urban flooding situations,” Austin said. “There would be too many underwater such as mailboxes, planter beds, and rocks. If the downtown area should flood we would call on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire Department. They a large, inflatable raft.”

Austin says that Belmont is relatively safe from a major flood, but certain areas such as Lakeview Circle do experience high water from time to time.

Austin will be joining other regional firefighters on Sept.

28 at Cowan’s Ford Dam for a strategic planning meeting concerning what sort of response would be needed in case the dam should breach.

It’s important to note that even though fire departments in Cramerton, Belmont, and Mt. Holly have any potential flood problems withing their capabilities, they are part of a larger “mutual aid” network that has regional first responder agencies able to coordinate and carry out a variety of rescue and emergency situations including high water.

NEW SCHOOL From page 1 Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “We are extremely proud of our new Pleasant Ridge Elementary School and believe it will be the crown jewel of the community. Many people came together to make this contemporary campus a reality for west Gastonia, and it will be a place for many years to come where our children will learn, grow, and thrive.”

Booker added, “Anytime you open a brand new school, it is a momentous occasion.

The grand opening celebration will give our community a ‘sneak peek’ at the magnificent new school, and we are pleased to show it off. We are confident that the school will be an additional source of great pride for the Pleasant Ridge community.”

The new Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is an investment in west Gastonia that exceeds $20 million. It is the result of the school bonds approved by voters in 2007 and a plan by the Gaston County Board of Education to consolidate three older, smaller elementary schools – Forest Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Rhyne – into one larger, new school. The new school retains the Pleasant Ridge name since it sits adjacent to the old school.

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14-acre tract, and the building spans approximately 122,000 square feet with two floors of classrooms, various instructional spaces, administrative offices, teacher workrooms, conference rooms, a cafeteria/gymnasium, and other areas. It is designed to accommodate 800 students.

The color scheme provides an inviting and eye-catching look for the school’s interior. A shade of azure blue is the primary accent color found throughout the building with hints of goldenrod yellow, muted lime green, and pumpkin orange. Each of the four classroom hallways features one of the colors.

Atop the main staircase is the heart of the school – the library, a place that fosters an exciting multimedia experience for students. Just steps from the book shelves are a computer lab, makerspace, television broadcast-

ing room, and classrooms for art and music – areas that are in proximity to the library so creativity, exploration, and discovery can flourish.

The spacious classrooms are designed to support collaborative teaching and learning. The desks can be arranged in traditional style when necessary, but most times, they will be placed together like puzzle pieces so students can interact and share in small groups. Flat panel screens, oversized whiteboards, instructional technology, and other features transform the classrooms and captivate the students’ attention through highly visual and interactive elements.

Outside, large glass windows along the front of the school complement the red brick edifice with the school name spelled out proudly in large nickel-plated letters. There are 240 spaces for visitor, staff, and handicapped parking and drop-off and pick-up lanes in front of the school for car riders and on the rear side of the build-

ing for bus riders. A courtyard between the building’s wings allows for outdoor learning activities, and the area where the old school remains will soon become a green space for a playground.

Incorporated into the new campus are an eight-classroom building and a gymnasium/multipurpose room that were a part of the old school. These buildings are in excellent condition and preserving them will make room for an afterschool program and future growth.

Gaston County Schools’ new Gifted and Talented Academy is making its home at Pleasant Ridge Elementary, bringing some 200 children from across Gaston County to the campus. With a whole-school approach in mind, all students at Pleasant Ridge will benefit from the magnet academy program through exciting academic and extracurricular activities designed to expand students’ intellect, encourage high academic achievement, and nurture personal development.

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Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church

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Upper Room United Pentecostal

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Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

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East Belmont Baptist Church

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East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

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

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Presbyterian Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

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

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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

MT. HOLLY

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

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

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

First United Methodist Church

Roper Street 704-827-6280

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

South Point United Methodist

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Wesleyan Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Grace Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

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

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

Living Witness Ministries

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Westview Presbyterian Church

New Faith Baptist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church

LOWELL

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Bethlehem Church

Stanley Church of God

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Carolina Community Baptist

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Center Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

First Free Will Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

Community First Media

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

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St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Friendship Baptist Church

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1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

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Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Lowell Church of God

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Affordable, Compassionate and Professional Funeral and Cremation Services

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Family Worship Center

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

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

311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Catawba Heights Baptist Church

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

120 Park Street 704-825-1333

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

New Covenant United Methodist New Providence Baptist Church

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC

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Mt. Holly Church of God Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

McADENVILLE

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Macedonia Baptist Church

McAdenville Baptist Church

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

Lakeview Baptist Church

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Jean Stafford Persinger Belmont, North Carolina - Jean Stafford Persinger, 83, formerly of Belmont passed away August 30, 2017 at The Oaks at Mayview, Raleigh, NC. She was the daughter of the late Torrence and Edith Reid Stafford and wife to the late Grover “Bucky” Cleveland Persinger, Jr. Jean was a lifelong member of South Point United Methodist Church where she formerly sang in the choir.

She was an animal lover and

enjoyed music and gardening.

She is survived by her loving son, Cleve Persinger and wife Katie, of Charleston, WV; daughters, Mary Jo White and Donna Martin; grandchildren, Cy, Charlotte and Warner Persinger, and Heather and Chris Martin.

A celebration of life service was held at 2:30pm, Sunday, September 3, 2017 at South Point United Methodist with Pastors Jesse Bowles and Erin Yow officiating.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Burial followed in Gaston Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Creative Missions at http://give. creativemissions, a ministry to under-resourced churches supported by Mrs. Persinger.

Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Persinger family.

Gaston College offering pilot ground school course The Private Pilot-Sport Pilot Ground School course offered through the Gaston College Continuing Education Department is the first step toward earning pilot certification.

A Private Pilot certification allows the holder to fly a wide range of aircraft types, with passengers, on personal or business flights. A Sport Pilot certification allows a pilot to fly light sport aircraft.

The class prepares students for the FAA knowledge exam and covers aerodynamics, airplane systems, evaluating weather conditions, FAA regulations, aviation safety, navigation, incident and accident reporting requirements, and other pertinent information.

Upon completion of this course, students will take the knowledge exam at an approved FAA examination station.

After passing the exam, they can take the next step toward certification by attending an accredited flight school for the practical, hands-on training required to become proficient in piloting skills.

The 72-hour course meets in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center building on the Gaston College Dallas Campus.

Classes meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays from September 11 through December 7. The fee for the course is $191.

To register online for the Private Pilot-Sport Pilot Ground School course, click on WebAdvisor at www.gaston.edu and follow the links for Continuing Education. Walk-in registration is also available at the CE Registration Department in the Myers Center building on the Dallas Campus at 201 Highway 321 South. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 for additional information about the course.

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FUMC Mt. Holly gets upgrade Folks from First United Methodist Church in Mt. Holly got together recently and freshened up the grounds. Pastor Mike Carr, church members and Boy Scouts worked on the playground removing soil and putting down new wood chips to make a soft surface for the kids to play on.

FUMC photo

Spiritual Gardening:

A well run garden and life

By Dennis Siracusa Most maintenance, at home, is relegated to me; especially the outdoor green maintenance. Oh my lovely spouse will help with some weeds or deadhead a few flowers but, frankly she has plenty to manage inside even with some help from me. My grandchildren too, find easy gardening tasks engaging but most of it Dennis Siracusa boring otherwise. They’ll plant seeds and give them their initial sip of water but that’s it. And their idea of helping mow the lawn is having me hook the wagon to the mower while they lean back in it and find animal shapes in the clouds.

When I work I talk to myself; not usually out loud but sometimes even that. When I till and rake my gardens each spring, I discuss everything; where to steer the tiller, when to stop and collect the weeds; where to dump the weeds. Then I have conversations about where to put the plants, how deep to plant seeds, how to label the plants or rotate them. I even sometimes pat the soil I just covered the seeds with, and tell them “there you go.” Somehow this conversation seems to make the tasks go better. Don’t we want most things to be well run?

Just like weeds, small tree branches, or sweet gum skeletons littering our gardens, our lives have clutter in them too. Some of those things are trifling issues, some are calendar issues and some are burdens. In each case, I’ve come to understand a little more each year how exciting it is to be a Christ follower.

The reason is that He is omnipotent and eternal and when we grasp that, it changes everything.

Growing up, I learned not to ask for things. Subsequently, when I became a Christian I was afraid to ask God for anything; I felt by leaving Him alone, I was being respectful; after all He had six billion other people to attend to and their needs and importance surely outweighed mine. That all changed when I took a closer look at who God is. He keeps track of the world population moment by moment. He knows the rapidly changing numbers of hairs on our heads, how many breaths we took today and yesterday, what shoes we’ll wear tomorrow and what each of our lifespans will be. He knows all of this, runs the entire universe and wants to converse with each of us constantly AND HE is energized doing it. When this truth penetrated my understanding I began talking to Him. It seemed shameful not to. And as I have learned to hear His voice from reading the bible and listening to the Holy Spirit, my soul finds nourishment; I sense His delight in my wanting to spend time with Him. Philippians 4:6,7 teaches us to “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” If you have something weighing on you today, talk to the Lord about it. His door is open; no appointment required. It is infinitely comforting to feel God so close.

People today face many things in their lives. We worry about our work, our families, and our futures. We have fears over our country, and threats from terrorists and others who seek to harm us. Even as Christians we often fear and worry about all kinds of issues. However, in the midst of our concern, God is in control. When I am at my worst, God is at His best. When Trent Rankin I am weak, God is strong.

2 Kings 4:1-7 recalls a story of a woman who encountered Elisha the prophet of Israel. This woman was a widow, raising her two sons alone. Unfortunately, her husband, who had been the support of the family, had left them in debt after his passing. Also, her creditors were threatening to take her sons as slaves to pay the debt she owed.

In the midst of such worry and fear, she came to Elisha seeking help. She told Elisha how her husband was a man of God, and the desperate situation she was in. Elisha asked what she had in the house, and she said only a jar of oil. Elisha told her to gather as many jars as she could find from her neighbors, and to go inside the house with her sons, and pour the oil into the jars. She did as Elisha asked, and gathered the jars. She poured out the oil until the last jar was full. She went and told Elisha, and he told her to sell the oil, pay off the debt, and to live off the rest.

What an amazing miracle by God as He met this woman’s needs. She went to God and poured her heart out to Him. Just the same, we need to take our worries and fears to God. God knows what we are facing, and what we need. God loves us just as a parent loves a child, and seeks to take of us. God never fails us, and always provides for us, much more then we deserve. The woman of the story faced an uncertain future, hopeless in many ways, yet she took her fears to God. Jesus reminds us, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).

God through His love and mercy, stands ready to care for us as he did the woman of the story. Like her, will we lean on Him? Will we trust in His unchanging grace? The same God who cared for the woman and her sons, cares for you. The Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8, NKJV). Will you trust Him today?

By Rev Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org • salvationchurchnc@gmail.com

Concert set at First Presbyterian Church Belmont Prizewinning organist Dongho Lee joins with Nicholas Kitchen and Yeesun Kim- members of the acclaimed Borromeo Quartet, currently Quartet-in-Residence at the New England Conservatory of Music, for a concert of music for organ and strings on September 17, 2017 at 5:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Belmont.

The program includes works by Max Brunch and Tomaso Vitali, and features Josef Rheinberger’s exquisite Suite for Organ, with Violin and Cello, op 149 and Saint-Saens’ La Muse at le Poete, op 132. Dongho Lee is the Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church Belmont.

The concert is free and all are welcome.

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Sole Patrol has August meeting

Arts at the Abbey begins September 10, 2017 Carolina Pro Musica, the Abbey’s ensemble-in-residence, and friends present J.S. Bach’s intimate cantata BWV 152. Carl DuPont, bass-baritone, and Rebecca Miller Saunders, soprano join with baroque oboe, viola d’amore, recorder, and viola da gamba to create the unique sounds of this work.

Guests artists from Boone and Raleigh are featured with UNC-Charlotte Carl DuPont.

The concert has other Bach selections and a

Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Sole Patrol held a Carolina Panthers rally last week. Here they are doing the ‘dab’.

work by Telemann.

The concert is at 3:00 PM on Sept. 10 in the Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd, Belmont. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. For additional information is www.bac.edu or call 704-461-6012.

Pictured L to R- Holly Wright Maurer, Karen Hite Jacob, Rebecca Miller Saunders, Carl DuPont and Edward Ferrell.

August was wedding anniversary month for Sole Patroller’s Skip and BJ Huffstetler, John and Alice Jones, Tony and Sally LaBell.

BBQ Cookoff Summer 2016 organizers, Chris Pears and Vince Hill.

Delta Sanders photo

11th annual Caravan BBQ Cookoff set Caravan Coffee and Dessert Bar, 7 South Main. Belmont, will host the 11th Annual Summer Sizzlin’ Cook-Off on September 15 and 16. Chicken, ribs, and pulled pork are the main categories of the Saturday competition.

The Friday Night Wing Ding returns with a Caribbean BBQ theme. There is no additional fee for registered contestants. Non-contestants can enter the wing event for $25.00.

Wings will hit the grill at 6:00 pm. Judges and the public will taste and vote at 8:00 pm.

While the wings are sizzling, competitors and tasters will enjoy a steel drum concert. This year the Wing Ding will include a corvette show by Road Runner Vettes, as well as a vacation information tent by Creative Travel, who is the Wing Ding Sponsor.

Judging for main categories will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday. Attendees will enjoy music by D.J. Wavey B. Williams and a free public tasting that will determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Two Belmont non-profit organizations will be featured on Saturday: Catherine’s House will sell tickets for their annual car raffle. Elements of Empowerment, Inc. will sponsor a tie dye T-shirt table.

The 1st Place winner in each of the main categories (chicken, ribs, pulled pork) will receive a trophy and $200.00.

The 2nd place winner in each of the main categories will receive a trophy and $100.00.

The 3rd Place winner in each category will receive a ribbon.

The People’s Choice winner will receive a trophy.

The Wing Ding winner will receive a special prize at the awards ceremony.

The Caravan Summer Sizzlin’ BBQ Cook Off application is available at Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar and on Facebook at www. facebook.com/CaravanSummerSizzlin/. Visit Facebook for updates and additional information.

Entry Fees: Chicken, Ribs, and Pulled Pork Categories - $50.00 (Must enter at least 2 of these categories to qualify) Friday Night Wing Ding – No Fee for Registered Contestants $25.00 Fee for Non-contestants. Registration Deadline: September 13, 2017. For additional information, contact Vince Hill at (704) 829-7711 or SummerSizzlinBBQ@ gmail.com.

These Sole Patrollers celebrated birthdays in August: Earl Kimball, Peggy Ballew, and Kathy Holbrook.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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MONTCROSS AREA’S

Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 704-827-5838 Supply 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-7788 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-8777 Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704-825-4103 Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-7711

Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2805 Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-8900 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-9995 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 704-464-7647 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3446

Catfish Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3332

Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-820-0110

Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-0414

Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-461-0400

Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-5700

Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 704-825-4266

Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-0057

Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5555

Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-1401

Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-1043

Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 704-829-7717

String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3636

H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-820-8611

Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5466 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5179 White’s Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-7335

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-8318 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 704-879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-2220 Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032

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Mount Holly 128 South Main Chophouse 128 South Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-812-8973

Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-820-8539

Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8747

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Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212

China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-8788

Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266

Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088

China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8090

Kim’s Kitchen 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988

Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-4819

Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988

Lowell Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073 Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-8838

Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603 Papa Sammy’s Pizza 140 East Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 704-601-5272

Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4532

Pete’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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Thursday, September 7, 2017

South Point shuts down Forestview 42-0

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

On Friday night the Red Raiders lined up against the Forestview Jaguars. Due to the off season conference shifts this was the first time the Jags and Red Raiders were not members of the same conference.

Conference game or not South Point played it to win. The Red Raiders totally dominated the Jaguars coming down with a big 42-0 victory.

The Red Raiders totally dominated the Jaguars on both sides of the ball.

Offensively the Red Raiders switched things up a bit. Jake Alexander threw the ball well to give the South Point passing game some work.

Alexander was 4 for 7 for 156 yards and two TD’s. Both touchdowns were thrown to Ray Grier.

“Ray Grier had a big game,” Red Raider head coach Adam Hodge said. “He had some really nice catches. I thought he played well.”

Fullback Jake Alexander led the Red Raider ground attack.

Alexander had 121 yards and two TD’s.

On the defense the Red Raiders kept the Jags in check.

South Point even scored a defensive TD when Nate Hamilton picked up a fumble and ran it into the endzone.

Another defensive player to have a good game was safety Mario Brandon.

“Mario Brandon had two interceptions.” Coach Hodge said.

There was no doubt South Point had a nice game, but from coach Hodge’s perspective he saw things that needed to be workd on.

“We played pretty good,” Hodge said. “We dealt with some adversity. They stopped us a time or two and we had to regroup.”

In the big picture it would be hard to see where South Point sputtered, but Hodge is looking for his team to get better, to take any shortcoming and turn it around.

“I like that when we got stopped we didn’t get all tore up,” Hodge added. “We regrouped and got our heads together.”

Up next for Big Red is an inter-state matchup with the Clover Eagles.

Like South Point, the Eagles are undefeated. Both teams are 3-0.

“Clover has got a good football team,” Hodge said. “They just won 42-41 in overtime.”

Hodge knows the game against the Eagles will be a tough one. Last year Clover edged out the Red Raiders 17-14.

“This is our biggest challenge to date,” Hodge went on.

They are good, very improved. They beat us last year. That’s a little something extra there. We just want to win.”

The undefeated Red Radiers take the field at Forestview. The Raiders won 42-0.

Photos by Tommy Bain

Ty Tinker, #30 gets a block from #20 Caleb Gibson on his way to the end zone for the touchdown.

Above: The Red Raider defense contained the Jaguars running game most of the night.

Right: Jake Alexander secures the ball en route to another touchdown.

See more scenes from the South Point vs. Forestview game on page 11.

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South Point’s Ray Grier runs for a long gain before being chased down by Forestview’s Cameron Jackson. South Point won 42-0.

Photo by Bill Bostick

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Red Raider Mario Brandon Jr. intercepts a Forestview pass on the goal line to prevent a Forestview score.

Photo by Bill Bostick

STUFF A TRUCK

FOR TEXAS

BISQUE IMPORTS NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Forestview’s Jalen Neely-Baldwin fights for a few yards before being brought down by #25 of South Point’s Mario Brandon Jr. Photos by Bill Bostick

We love to help out our little town of Belmont, but now it’s time to support our friends over in Texas. Please bring the following items to Bisque Imports by September 13th to help stuff our truck:

DROP OFF CENTER:

Bisque Imports 1 Belmont Ave., Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-9290 / 8am - 8pm

DROP OFF EVENT:

Friday, September 8th from 8am - 6pm The Pointe Church 6700 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012 Across from Walmart

Food: dry goods, MRE's, snacks, pet food (cat and dog), gatorade, bottled water, baby food, formula Hygiene: diapers, Wipes, blankets, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, shampoo, soap, bug spray, tooth brushes, toothpaste, deoderant, socks/underwear Supplies: tie down straps, hammers, shovels, trash cans, work gloves, rubber gloves, brooms, buckets, mops, contractor trash bags, windex, bleach , clorox wipes, boxes, packing tape, multi tools, crowbars, axes, extension cords, power strips, motor oil, gas cans , box fans tarps, rubber boots, zip ties , emergency blankets , flash lights, batteries, lighters, mallets, laundry detergent, any other cleaning supplies Medical: Albuterol, Insulin, Test strips, Glucometers, Tube Feeding syringes , saline , First Aid kits *All donations will be brought directly to affected areas*

Red Raider runner Jake Alexander makes haste against Forestview.

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South Point Red Raiders Player of the Week

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Lady Storm win over South Point in Volleyball action

South Point’s #9 Jada Alston leaps up for a spike.

Stuart Cramer’s #14 Sophie Matz serves to start a volley.

Stuart Cramer and South Point high school girls volleyball action took place last Wednesday. SC won the match in 3 games 25-12, 25-12 & 25-15. South Point’s #4 Camryn Harris serves to start a volley.

South Point’s #12 Dorothy Carnes digs a serve to keep the play alive.

Photos by Mike Postell

East Gaston Warriors Player of the Week

This is Addie Jones on her first day of second grade at Belmont Central Elementary School. Her parents are Shim Jones and Heather Sherrill.

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Varsity Boys Soccer: Gaston Christian School 10 Southlake Christian Academy 0 Goals and assists: Ryan Olson: 2g, 1a; Colten Brewer 2g; Davis McBee 2g; Frank Lopez 1g 1a; Dale Rodriguez 1g; Jake Hoyle 1g; Nate Hoover 1g; Blaine Rudisill 3a; Jacob Foster 1a; Jacob Neely 1a; Justin Farris 1a.

Girls Volleyball It was a hard fought win by Gaston Christian Girls MS volleyball team, winning in 2 sets 26-24 and 25-22. The Eagles were down by 7 points in the 2nd set and came back to win with incredible serving from Maddie Huffman and Emma Ghorley, and strong back row defense by Maylin Crisp and Hannah Stacey. Special mention for front row offense is Kendall Martin and Oakleigh Shields.

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Stuart Cramer’s #22 Kendal Craig goes up high for a block.

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Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Randy Gussin, manager of Glenway Premium Pub located at 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 5, 31 & 20. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will increase to $6,400. Make sure you have your entry in by deadline at 9am on Monday for your chance to win!

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

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

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The Gaston County Board of Education recently recognized a number of employees for outstanding work. The Board of Education recognized Joanne Kirven, an area supervisor in the School Nutrition Department, for receiving the Martha Gomer Spirit Award, which honors an outstanding school nutrition supervisor in North Carolina. She earned the award for demonstrating a strong commitment to School Nutrition with infectious enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. The award was presented by the School Nutrition Association of North Carolina.

Stuart W. Cramer High School is the second school to receive a retired ambulance from GEMS (Gaston Emergency Medical Services). The ambulance will provide hands-on training for students in the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) pathway, which is one of our Career and Technical Education programs. Stuart Cramer principal Audrey Devine is seen receiving the keys from GEMS director Mark Lamphiear. Also pictured left to right: Brett Buchanan, director of career and technical education, Jeff Ramsey, Ronnie Worley, Jeff Waldrep, and Superintendent Jeff Booker.

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The Board of Education recognized Jill Brackett of Cherryville High School and Pearlie Croft at John Chavis Middle School for recieving first place in the School Nutrition Association of North Carolina’s culinary arts competition. Bracket won in the miscellaneous breads category for her strawberry bread entry and Croft won in the breakfast entree for her “toast man� entry.

The Board of Education recognized the School Nutrition Department for earning the prestigious Lunch Bell Award from the School Nutrition Association of North Carolina for its outstanding efforts to promote School Nutrition in the media. The award recognizes media coverage in the Belmont Banner-News of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis’ visit to Belmont Central Elementary School in February 2016.

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Gaston County Schools produced their first State certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) from the Career Technical Education program at Stuart W. Cramer High School July 24th, 2017. Julia Kim and Nick Valego took the certification exam through the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Service (NCOEMS) in July after successfully completing the an EMT course during their senior year at Stuart W. Cramer High School. Pictured with the pair is Stuart Cramer EMT teacher Jeff Waldrep.

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Cramer upends East Gaston 51-13

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

For the first time in school history the Stuart Cramer football team is 3-0. Going into the Labor Day weekend the Storm is undefeated.

In the first two games of the year Cramer easily handled Lincolnton and Mountain Island Charter. Then, on Thursday night in a game

moved up due to weather concerns the Storm overwhelmed rival East Gaston 51-13.

The formula for success has been pretty simple and straightforward. Play solid offense coupled with aggressive defense.

“It was another good win for us,” head coach Ben McMillan said. “I’m glad we got the game in on Thursday and

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not have to postpone it due to the weather. That gives us an extra day of rest to get healed up as we go into the bye week.”

Against East Gaston, the Cramer offense was rolling along at full speed. The Storm scored on the ground and through the air. In all, Cramer had 424 yards of total offense.

Jaylen Rocquemore and Luke Carpenter split time at quarterback for Cramer, both found the end zone throwing and running the ball.

Carpenter had a TD pass to tight end Kendall Carr, Rocquemore had a TD toss of his own when he hit Ethan Lurry.

On the ground Carpenter had two TD’s run and Roquemore had one as well.

Cramer’s top runner was Kaiser Kayton who ended the game with 93 yards and a score.

Overall the Cramer offensive performance was great.

The only sour note was turnovers. The Storm coughed up the ball three times.

“Our offense executed really well at times and put up some good numbers,” McMillan added. “But we had some turnovers and penalties that need to be cleaned up before our next game.”

East Gaston’s Kobe Creamer had two TD runs to lead the Warrior offensive effort. Creamer also put the ball up a lot trying to get things going. He had 151 yards of passing. Unfortunately for EG, that wasn’t enough.

The Cramer defense effort was solid. The Storm had three picks, four sacks and two fumble recoveries. East Gaston was held to only 135 yards of total offense. On the ground they ended the game with negative numbers.

Cramer’s top tacklers was Robert Truesdale. The senior linebacker had 10 tackles.

“Once again our defense played outstanding holding them to very few yards and forcing some turnovers.”

McMillan said.

Next week Cramer has a bye before going up against South Point on September 15th. The Storm hopes to keep their team playing at a high level when they face the Red Raiders.

“We hope to keep the momentum going throughout the bye week next week, get healed up, and focus on our football team getting better,” McMillan said.

Stuart Cramer and East Gaston high football teams met last Thursday. Stuart Cramer won 5113. The teams face off in this photo.

Stuart Cramer #22 Kaiser Kayton dives in the end zone for a touchdown.

Photos by Mike Postell

Stuart Cramer’s #54 Sam Julen, #6 Devan Polk, and #23 Caleb Clemmer all get in on this East Gaston player tackle.

Photo by Lydia Julen

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PFLAG meeting set Sept. 7, 2017 PFLAG Gaston will meet Thursday, September 7, 5:45pm at the Belmont Public Library, Central Avenue, Belmont. The speaker will be Dr. Angela Wheeler. A light supper and program will be on the agenda.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Gaston Christian School golf event Gaston Christian School hosted 14 schools with a total of 46 golfers in their Annual Girls Golf Invitational Monday, at Pine Island Country Club. Cannon School took first place with a team score of 218. Low medalist for the tournament was Rachel Kuehn from Asheville School with a score of 69. Bridget Chew from Gaston Chrisitan School scored 96. Team scores for the tournament are: Davidson Day School 252, Charlotte Latin 258, Charlotte Country Day 274, Providence Day School 275, Wesleyan Christian Academy 276, Oneal School 294, Greensboro Day School 319, Forsyth Country Day School 325.

A group of Duke Energy employees from Allen Steam Station volunteered to spruce up the campus at Belmont Middle School.

The crew included Del Dawkins, Robbin Jolly, Randy Stein, Kem McKinney, Chris Ritchie, Adam Toney (Not pictured, Jerry Kinley).

Mushroom club to meet Sept. 10 The Piedmont Area Mycological Association (PAMA) is a newly formed association whose purpose is to increase our members’ and the general public’s knowledge of fungi, including, but not limited to, collection and identification, cooking, cultivation, toxicology and ecology, to promote interest in mycology and support the protection of natural habitat for fungal species. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in mushrooms or other fungi.

The September meeting will feature a presentation by Mr. Todd Elliott, the co-author of the soon to be published book, Mushrooms of the Southeast – A Timber Press Field Guide.

The book will feature descriptions and photographs of more than 400 of the region’s most important species of mushrooms.

Mr. Elliott’s presentation will feature information on the species of mushrooms common to our piedmont area. Mr. Elliott has lectured to numerous mycological associations and societies across the United States, and he has co-taught and guest lectured at colleges and universities in the U.S., Turkey, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

If you would like to learn more about PAMA and take advantage of this opportunity to hear this excellent speaker and learn more about local mushroom species, make plans to attend the September meeting Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2 – 4 PM at the Citizens Resource Center, 1303 DallasCherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC 28034. Cost to attend is $10.

Please contact Jim Burke at (704) 922-2119.

Allen Steam Station employees Robbin Jolly and Kem McKinney also helped out by working on the BMS flower beds.

Allen Steam Station also made a $6,600 donation to BMS for Chromebooks.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Sexual cells of fungi 5. Communication device 10. Consumers 12. Kindness 14. Argentina’s capital 16. Spanish be 18. Ad __: done for a specific purpose 19. Fiddler crabs 20. Type of wrap 22. Picnic invader 23. Hammer ends 25. One-time Roman emperor 26. Pounds per square inch 27. Not pleased 28. Father’s Day gift 30. Wildebeests 31. Algerian coastal city 33. Thoroughfare 35. More lucid 37. “All __ on deck” 38. Singel-celled animals 40. Iron-containing compound 41. Where golfers begin 42. One who is gullible 44. Type of tree 45. Popular form of music 48. Makes a mistake 50. Recorded 52. Basics 53. Facilitates 55. Where a bachelor lives 56. Ink 57. Bibliographical abbreviation 58. Furnishes anew 63. Popular James Cameron film 65. With many branches 66. Flat pieces of stone 67. Sixth month of the Hebrew calendar

CLUES DOWN 1. Had a meal 2. Monetary unit 3. Civil restraint order 4. Distributed 5. Pliable 6. Not him 7. Singles 8. First month of the Assyrian calendar 9. And (Latin) 10. Ingersoll and Moss-Bacharach are two 11. Ones who accept bids 13. Pined for 15. A team’s best pitcher 17. Noses 18. Lansdale characters __ and Leonard 21. Replaces lost tissue 23. Peter’s last name 24. Female sibling 27. Kate and Rooney are two 29. Flammable, colorless liquid 32. Confederate soldier 34. Popular Dodge truck 35. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 36. __ Hess, oil company 39. Stopped standing 40. Concealed 43. Documents 44. Man’s hat 46. Degrade 47. Amount in each hundred (abbr.)

49. Stage in ecological succession 51. Political action committee 54. Invertebrate structure 59. Touch lightly 60. Excellent!

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Banner-News Funny Paper DOGS OF C-KENNEL

by MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI

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By BRAD DILLER

TWEETER

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Catalinas to perform in Dallas The Gaston County Museum of Art & History in partnership with the Town of Dallas is excited to announce the last performance in the 2017 Court Square Summer Concert Series: The Catalinas.

Since its creation in 1957, over 60 accomplished guitarists, keyboardists, trumpet players, drummers, bass players and singers have been part of The Catalinas. The band owner, Gary Barker of Statesville, has performed with the band since 1965 and attributes their long success to the ongoing popularity of beach music and the tunes the band has composed, particularly “Summertime’s Calling Me” in the 70s.

Held on the Dallas Historic Court Square, Sept. 9, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., this free concert will be held rain or shine. Enjoy the car show along Main Street and local craft beer from Ole Dallas Brewery. For more information contact Jason Luker, Director, at 704-922-7681 ext. 101 or at Jason.Luker@gastongov.com.

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In honor of United Way’s Day of Caring, Lowe’s of Belmont donated paint so the Gaston County Dept. of Health and Human Services could liven up one of it’s Adult Day Centers. The four Lowe’s employees pictured above: are Christine West, Alley Gallagher, Michelle McCoig, and Gail Boggs.

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SEEKING IMMEDIATE HIRE for Full Time Diesel Mechanic. Looking for experienced Heavy Truck (Class 4-8) Mechanic to assist in maintaining and repairing trucks and trailers. Pay based on experience. Requirements: Ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot and repair all major components of a truck and trailer. Assist in ordering parts, communicating with customers. Be able to fill our and maintain all maintenance paper work. Utilize diagnostic equipment. Possess knowledge and experience on all engine makes and models, electrical, mechanical, HEUI Fuel Systems. Work with minimal supervision. Be able to change tubeless truck tires from 17.5 to 24.5. High School Diploma / 2 yr minimal experience. CDL A is a plus. Competitive pay. Bonus incentives based on performance. Paid vacation / holidays. 401K Option. After Hrs. premium wage. Apply in person 2722 Polkville Rd, Shelby or email resume to: curtishamrick@ dixietireanddiesel.com

MAINTENANCE MAN wanted to maintain Rental Properties.

Must have valid Drivers License & clean criminal background.

704-473-4299.

EXPERIENCED MECHANIC NEEDED. Apply in person, Peeler Automotive. 1012 W. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. 704-538-7290.

AMAZING GRACE HOME CARE now accepting applications for full & part time CNAs with sign on bonus. Please apply at: 838 Oakland Road, Forest City, 28043 or call 828-2875799.

RARE SOLID CHESTNUT SHIPLAP LUMBER – ¾ x 9 inches wide. Starting at $129.00.

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AUTOS•TRUCKS 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK, 3400 motor, V-6, 200 miles, automatic, runs, drives great! $2600 obo.

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1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Signature Series, color is silver with approx. 110,000 miles. Original owner, runs good, AC good, new battery. Well maintained, $2000 obo. 704-472-8552.

2001 SUBARU OUTBACK SW, new tires, batteries, brakes, auto, 4 cyl., Maroon color, 166k, $3500. 704-472-4849.

1982 CHEVY CAMARO Z28, new tires, new 4 barrel carb., new power windows, new oil seals, runs good, needs paint. $1950 FIRM. 704-466-2184.

1994 FORD RANGER, 4X4, 4.0 ENGINE, 5 sp., new water pump & tune up, new fuel pump, power windows, new headliner. Looks & runs good. 72k miles, $3200 obo. 704-466-2184.

2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN, 4 cyl.,fresh paint, cold air, automatic with lots of options, runs great! $3000. Call 704-6924765.

1973 VW SUPER BEETLE, orange with a black stripe, 1 owner, 96,825 miles, excellent condition, $8000. 828-228-7710.

1989 CAMARO RS Convertible, 72,500 miles, garage kept, $10,000. 2007 Pontiac G6 Hardtop Convertible, 98,000 miles, needs head gasket, $3500. Tom, 828-863-4787.

2011 FORD FUSION SEL, fully loaded, 66k miles, charcoal gray, $5995. 828-287-3820.

1984 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC, single family owned, original window sticker and carport cover, maintained, cold air, $6495. 864-506-9023.

FOR SALE 7.5’ CHRISTMAS TREE, brand new from Belk, paid $400, sell $100. White milk glass, pitcher, 1 goblet, 5 glasses, $50. 828-2870982, 828-305-0595.

OLE GREY’S TREASURES; inside Tri-City Mall, Forest City.

Clothing inside, $1.00 (excludes formal & bridal). Jeans & shoes 1/2 price.

OKRA, $32 PER BUSHEL. Billy Wells, 828-245-0248.

TRAILER 4X6 DIAMOND MESH. Drive on tailgate, 9.5” sides with hold downs, 4.80x12 tires with spare. Like new, used once, $500. 828-248-3087.

BEAUTIFUL COFFEE TABLE and two end tables, $150. Queen sized bedroom suite, mattress included, $150. Gossip bench, $25. 828-429-1573.

2003 XR70 R3 HONDA DIRT BIKE, in great condition, needs back brakes, runs & drives great, $550. 828-429-6498, 828-3054498.

BUSH HOG 5 FOOT finish mower implement. 16’ Grumman aluminum canoe. 12’ Wilderness Systems plastic kayak. Call 828289-5242.

SEEKING FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE TECH. Ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot and perform minor auto repair: brakes, perform oil changes and tune ups, change tires, front end suspension, inspections and alignments. Assist in ordering parts, communicating with customers.

Be able to fill out and maintain all maintenance paper work.

Utilize diagnostic equipment.

Experience with Hunter Alignment a plus. Inspection License required. High School diploma, 2 yr. minimum experience. Driver’s License required. Competitive Pay. Bonus incentives based on performance. Paid vacation, holidays. 401K option. After Hrs. Premium wage. Apply in person, 2722 Polkville Rd, Shelby, NC or email resume to : curtishamrick@ dixietireanddiesel.com NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK, Steam Table Server, Dishwasher, Prep Cook, and Cashier. Apply in person, Shelby Cafe. 220 S. Lafayette St, Shelby.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Flexible 30-40 hour wk. Filing, payables, billing, basic accounting. Experienced with Quick Books. Local Business in Cherryville. 980-262-0455.

COMPLETE CARE INC., IS SEEKING CNAs / IN HOME AIDES for Cleveland & Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W Warren St., Shelby, NC 28150 or call 704-480-9340.

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NEEDS experienced Construction Workers. Pay based on experience. Must have Valid Drivers License. Call 704-913-3239.

CARPENTERS NEEDED: Lure/Chimney Rock area. have own transportation hand tools. Dale Fender, 289-9399.

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MANE ATTRACTION HAIR & NAIL SALON is accepting applications for booth rental for stylist.

Ask for Teresa, 828-429-7645.

RENTAL FRONT COUNTER / Sales Person Needed. Full time + benefits & retirement. 1 to 2 years retail experience. Must have computer skills, organized, and communication skill. $10$12 start pay based on experience. Send resume to chuck. hardin@gmail.com

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Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

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

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NOW HIRING experienced Single Ply Roofers and experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. 704-477-0516.

LOCAL SAWMILL has current openings for production support staff. Apply in person at the sawmill located at 470 Gaffney Ferry Road in Gaffney, SC or send resume to njones@associatedhardwoods.com

LOT MANAGER NEEDED for small car lot. Must know Vehicles, Quickbooks, Frazer or something comparable. Serious inquiries only! Call to schedule appointment. 407-353-2672.

HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD, pass drug test, physical & background check. Call United Cab. 704-482-7000.

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

1966 FORD GALAXIE 500 CONVERTIBLE for sale, low mileage, one owner, dark blue, white top, call for details, 704284-8255.

16X16 SHED, Insulated & wired.

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PANTHER TICKETS, Section 502, Row 13, seats 1,2,3. 704487-6589, 704-301-5011.

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CHICKEN LITTER FOR SALE: Truck load or pickup load, will spread. Prices depending on size of load. Boiling Springs/ Shelby area. 704-300-9303, leave message.

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ASHLEY FURNITURE 7 1/2 foot couch and chair and half, color Olive green with bronze studs. Exc. cond. Asking $800 obo. 704-472-2193.

GAS GARDEN TILLER, $50. leaf blower, $50. 704-466-2671

TRAILERS: NEW 5x8, $525.

5x10, $695. Sales, service, parts, areas largest selection of trailers, best prices. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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FIBERGLASS CAMPER TOP, fits short bed Ford. Silver in color, exc. condition. $300. 704718-6705.

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ANNUAL LIQUIDATION SALE at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds During the Shelby Radio Club Convention. SATELLITE SAM is back in the PAVILION with great Deals. Everything at Liquidation Prices. Tools, Magnifying Glasses, Button Batteries, ie, 2032, AG13, etc. The Wisconsin Connector Man, Sulleys Great Computer accessories and laptops,SAM 2, With Great antenna Deals, Drones, Planes RC Controlled at over 1/2 off, like a RC Speedboat list for $149 on sale for $39, Hi flying plane RC Controlled list for $139 on sale for $39, The Novel Weezel ball list for $11 on sale for $4, Fidgets $2. Free Admission Tue. 29, Wed. 30, Thur. 31. Admission FRI. SAT. SUN., But if you spend $50 or more with Sam, admission is refunded. Call 434942-8057.

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704-756-9644.

TRAILERS: ENCLOSED CARGO, $1495. Dump trailers, $2995. Livestock trailer used for horse, Gooseneck, $2100.

8.5x24, 20,000lb, 10 ton, used, nice, $4000. Come see us! J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

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ELVIS PRESLEY CLOCK, $25.

18” American Girl & Boy doll clothes, handmade by local artist. Must see to appreciate their beauty. Rutherfordton. 828-9804342.

FOR SALE: TWO PLOTS, Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City, NC. Valued at $1350, selling for $900. 828-247-1503.

6 DRAWER DRESSER with mirror. In good condition. $50. 70448-2448.

RUGER LC 380 WITH CRIMSON LASER, $360 FIRM. Still have the original boxes, plus the lock. Buyer will need permit or concealed carry permit to purchase. I will pay for transfer fee.

Also, comes with box of bullets.

Call 704-400-2966 after noon. If no answer, leave message.

TILT TRAILER, IDEAL FOR RIDING LAWNMOWERS, etc, only $375. 704-466-2671 COMMERCIAL STEEL CUTTING BAND SAW, $350. 704466-2671.

FARM TRACTOR, MASSEY FERGUSON, TO20, excellent condition, only $1750. 704-4662671 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. $75. 704-692-0919.

C-PAP MACHINE FOR SALE, almost brand new, $350. 828245-9662.

CARPORTS, RV COVERS, BOAT, Farm Equipment, Barns, Garages. Largest on site display & sizes in area. Installed 2-4 weeks most orders. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

IN-GROUND POOLS, all sizes and shapes available. Have references and display at home.

828-429-6595 or 828-657-5944.

4 GRAVE SITES 2x2, Eternal Hills (Sunset Memorial Park), Good Shepherd section, sold only as a group. $3600 buyer responsible for transfer fee. 828286-2118 or email: evanshank@ bellsouth.net

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