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Hurricane Irma gives our area a bloody nose but it could have been worse By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Last week's visit to our area by the remnants of Hurricane Irma left plenty of tree limbs and leaves on the ground, over 1,000 Duke Energy customers without power, lots of rain and wind in the sky, but thankfully no widespread destruction like the storm left elsewhere. Monday night and Tuesday morning saw local winds at a steady 20-25mph with overnight gusts to 40mph. Sheets of rain fell throughout the period. Tuesday morning saw parts of Belmont without power, phone, or internet service. Besides Belmont, power outage areas also included Mt. Holly, Ranlo, and Stanley. In Belmont two large trees fell. On Todd St. a tree split in half and blocked the roadway as well as pulling down power lines. On Central Avenue, a massive oak on the grounds of Stowe Manor also knocked down several other large trees on its way to the ground. The root ball was over six feet in diameter. “We had one fall in 2011 but this one was bigger,” said Sam Stowe who estimated the behemoth weighted close to 30,000 pounds. Belmont fire department division captain Craig Austin reported that his men responded to six storm-related calls overnight. In Mt. Holly, deputy chief Craig Spry gave this report. “We responded to two incidents that were directly related to the storm, a tree on a house (no injuries) and a tree that had fallen which also knocked down some power lines. Overall it was a relatively calm night in comparison to what we had planned and prepared for.” Sam Stowe of Belmont is seen beside the huge tree that fell on his Central Ave. property during last Monday's storm. The See HURRICANE IRMA page 5 giant oak knocked down several other smaller trees while it was at it. Photo by Alan Hodge
Doug Brewer cutting hair since WWII and still going strong By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The fictional town of Mayberry had a famous barber named Floyd and Belmont has an equally impressive hair cutter named Doug Brewer who has been plying his trade for over seven decades now. Brewer, who turned 90 on August 26, grew up on the Aberfoyle Mill village in East Belmont. Both his parents worked in the mill and so did Doug, but his interest turned to barbering when he started work as a shoeshine boy at Bill Ballard's Barbershop. “I would hang out at the barbershop,” Brewer said. “There was a couple of little boys who used to play on the railroad tracks and then they would come in when Bill was at lunch and I would 90-year-old Doug Brewer is still cutting hair after over seven practice cutting their hair.” In 1944, Brewer forged a birth certificate and joined the U.S. decades on the job. Brewer’s seen with Mann Tram at his shop in the Belmont General Store. Photo by Alan Hodge See DOUG BREWER page 4 Thursday,
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By Stan Cromlish This week's Belmont Sports Hall of Fame inductee spotlight shines on Stephen Cowie who will be inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 along with Devon Lowery, Rick Cherry, and the 2011 NCHSAA State Champion South Point High School Baseball team. Stephen is a 1996 graduate of South Point High School and a standout baseball player. Like most boys in Belmont, he started playing baseball in the Belmont Little League organization for the Belmont Optimist Club. As a twelve-year-old and still in Little League, Stephen pitched his first perfect game against the team sponsored by Beltex Company, Inc. With his pitching record and athletic prowess; there was the expectation that he would accomplish a lot athletically during his junior high and high school years in Belmont and he did not disappoint. See HALL OF FAME page 7
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My Opinion: Hurricanes are horrible Elsewhere in this publication you will read of our local brush last week with Hurricane Irma, and the visit 28 years ago this very week of Hurricane Hugo, so this week's column from yours truly are my personal recollections of what took place Sept. 22, 1989. To start out with I did not take Hugo very seriously. All day the weathermen had been hollering about the storm coming our way but I ignored them. On the other hand, Sharon was as I recall very worried. As night approached it started to rain and the wind to blow. We went to bed and tried to sleep. No go as the hours ticked by the wind got stronger and the rain commenced to lashing the house. I put on a brave face but it was about to get punched. In the wee hours of the Hugo morning the trees commenced to swishing and swooshing like a bunch of hula girls on speed. We could hear trees cracking like rifle shots as they broke from the wind. We live in a log house in a clearing in the woods and the wind was blowing so hard the logs started creaking like the timbers in a wooden sailing ship. I was by now pretty skeered. Sharon got up and went downstairs. I soon followed and we dragged the 100 year old, 150 pound farm table that Grandma Smith's brothers had made into the center of the living room and got under it. At that time Sharon's poodle GiGi (aka GooGoo or CooCoo) was still among the living and tried to get under the table too but I told her to “git”. All night the wind howled and the logs groaned. I finally dozed off and about daylight awoke to a bad smell. It was like a combo of sardines and rotten eggs. I opened mine eyes and saw the culprit- it was GooGoo! That rascal had crept under the table and was sleeping and snoring blissfully with its snout about two inches from my nose!
Well, with that rude awakening I got up and went to the door and opened it. I will never forget the scene. Our house was bracketed by Alan Hodge fallen pine trees but by a Banner-News Editor miracle not one was on the dwelling place. The next smell to hit my nostrils was the pungent one of pine sap from the many trees of that species that had broken off. I sat on the porch and boohooed. Later that day we drove to the ice house in Ranlo hoping to get a bag. The place was swarming with like-minded folks. There was a guy on the loading dock throwing half melted bags of cubes to the clamoring mob. A large, deep, puddle of greasy water was at the base of the dock and this caused most folks to stand back a bit. I saw a little kid run to the front of the crowd and try to catch a bag but it knocked him down in the puddle and he stood up drenched and crying. For food we cooked everything in the freezer before it went bad that could be fired up on a little hibachi. Those rations consumed we drove around a few days later and found a fish camp in Mt. Holly that was open. No power at the house meant no well pump and no water so I took a bucket and dipped from our creek to work the commodes. One bucketful had a crawdad in it but I let him escape. Well, that's about all I remember from Hugo. Believe me, the Irma stuff last week brought back a flood of memories. We were so lucky that Irma didn't hurt us like it did the poor souls in places like Cuba and Florida. Let's all be thinking about them and if there's anyway you can help with time or treasure then now's the time to pitch in.
I returned to running the streets. It wasn’t pretty. When I was in high school, I ran cross country. Imagine this non-athlete running 10 miles every day in practice. I stopped running when I graduated. When I came to Charlotte 21 years ago, I went running each evening. When the family joined me three months later, the running stopped. Shortly after that, I joined the Dowd Y. I didn’t work out hard; I strolled along on the treadmill. Group classes were for others. Nautilus machines were there to keep the carpet in place. Yes, I worked out or should I say, I showed up at the Y. A few years ago, I attended one F3 workout. I stayed 20 minutes and decided to leave. I headed back to the Dowd Y where it was safe and life was predictable. A short time ago I found an F3 group for people that are older. That sounded good to me. I arrived at the park but no one showed up. After waiting 10 minutes, I decided to run. While running, I discovered a small track. It wasn’t the quarter mile track I ran on in high school. It was smaller; much smaller. I ran a third around the track and had to stop. The next day I returned and ran three quarters around the track. On the third day, I ran
completely around the track. I felt like Rocky Balboa running up the steps in Rocky I. I was ecstatic. I learned something that day while I was running. I thought I was in shape. I wasn’t. It changed how I exercise. As I did with exercise, we can do the same with life. We can reach a point of equilibrium and maintain it. We become satisfied with where we are and are satisfied. What if there is more? Can we do the same thing with our walk with God. We go to church, participate in a Bible study and serve a meal at the Rescue Mission. What if God wants us to go deeper. What if He want us to pursue him the same way those men were pursuing being in shape when I walked out of the F3 workout. There is a scripture verse that says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” God has a calling on your life that goes beyond having a
Tony Marciano good job, paying the mortgage and getting your kids into a good college. What will you be remembered for when you are gone? How will you make this world a better place? How will you make His love real to those who feel they are beyond His grace, mercy and forgiveness? Is God calling you to push out into the deep waters, to do something you have never done? Is he asking you to go deeper with Him that you can be a light to this world? Is he pushing you out of your comfort zone? I’m still not ready for the F3 workout. However, I am in a class at the Dowd Y at 6am on Monday. Come join me. I’m the guy who is still out of shape but not willing to let that hold him back.
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Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. - Albert Einstein
Harvey, Irma and 911, We Can Replace the Stuff Hurricane Harvey and Irma have been bad news to all in their paths. Lives have sadly been lost, houses demolished and personal items blown or washed away. Such horrific acts of nature remind us that we are all fragile and vulnerable. The right wind and rain can wash everything away including us and people we love so much. We love our stuff. We store it. We hoard it. We want to pass it on to our children and grandchildren. There are storage facilities being built almost everywhere in America because we love our stuff so much. Harvey and Irma remind us again that our greatest assets are our lives and the people we love. If we have our health, safety and valued people in our lives then everything is either secondary or worthless in perspective to life and people. None of us want to see our houses floating down a river or covered up in trees to never be lived in again. We don't want to lose our pictures and everything we have worked so hard to buy and cherish. Such loss is excruciating. However, it is stuff and stuff is never forever. I recognize there is much about this planet that seems to last forever. There is a huge rock formation above my old home place that we always called Buzzard Rock. It was a fun place to climb and play as a kid. I can't see or tell where that rock has changed one bit over the last sixty years. It looks the same to me. I suspect a hundred years from now it will look much the same and another generation of people will have walked or played
on that rock and passed on while Buzzard Rock remains for many others to come by for fun and play. Glenn Mollette September 11 is once again here. Those of us who lived on that day will never forget the crumbling of the twin towers. A new incredible building called the One World Trade Center has been built and is phenomenal. The tragedy of that day was so many innocent lives were snuffed out by such evil people. Those hardworking good American people are no longer with us and nothing can replace them. We remember them and their value to us all. People are suffering in America today, from the people of Texas to all over Florida, Georgia and to all who remember September 11, 2001. However, it doesn't have to be a hurricane or act or terrorism to shake our very lives. Often it's the everyday occurrences of life that sometimes go unnoticed by the masses of people round us. Often, it's the death of an aging parent or the sudden loss of a young adult that shakes our lives. A person overdosing and dying from drugs breaks our hearts. Or there is the man or woman we read or hear about who can no longer cope with the difficulties of life. Take time today on this day to value who and what really counts. Cherish those around you and help those you can. We can replace the stuff. It's the people that we can't.
Remember the greatness that is us This afternoon our family watched the Megan Leavey movie. However, I may have to watch it again since I found myself crying almost from the first scene. I honestly could not understand why the tears flowed – in fact, they are flowing again as I write these words. Was it redblooded American patriotism that overwhelmed my emotions? Was it the gripping story of the real-life hero and her equally heroic dog as they teamed up to discover bombs and save lives on the front lines of Iraq? Was I crying for my unofficial nephew, Ward Linder, who gave his last breath as an Army Specialist in Iraq almost ten years to the day we watched this movie that took viewers behind the lines of that often gory battlefield? Maybe I cried because the film reminded me of our family dog Pippy that we love dearly. Were the tears for my late father whose love for his country was exceeded only by his love for his family? I could not determine why I cried. Nevertheless the tears flowed throughout the entire film. But now the reason for my tears is becoming clear. I cried for our country. The movie stirred something within me that broke my heart. The bodies of thousands upon thousands of men, women, and yes, even service dogs have returned to America in flag-draped coffins. Others returned with injury-laden bodies and minds. So much has been given by so many - but for what? Did generations of heroes sacrifice so we can could scream at each other across our social media platforms? Is Arlington Cemetery filled with the remains of champions who would
be thrilled should they return tics, but it is still great. America to America today? Would our doesn’t need to be made great right vs. left, you’re wrong and again. It needs to remember the I’m right zero sum tone make greatness that it is. them reconsider their sacrifices? Let us reflect on how AmerWould the way we play fast and ica was formed as we celebrate loose with the truth, creating our the birth of our nation this week. own versions of news that pla- The greatest country in the world cates personal biases and plays was birthed when people joined to our chosen base make them together in shared passion, deproud to see what America has termined to set aside personal concerns in favor of what might permitted within our shores? Yes, I cried for my country. be achieved together. Sacrifice. I cried not just for its foibles. I Courage. Collaboration. Amercried for its possibilities. Amer- ica was formed in the crucible ica is still the shining city on a of unity. hill. It may be tarnished by poli- See More REMEMBER page 4 Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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Navy. He was only 16 years old. He served on several vessels including the battleship Texas, aircraft carrier Champlain, and for a brief time on a sub. “On the sub I slept in a bunk with a torpedo above and one below me,” Brewer recalled. While he was in the Navy, Brewer honed his haircut skills. “I wasn't classified as a barber, but could do a pretty good job job at it,” he said. When he returned to Belmont after the war, Brewer looked up Ballard. “Bill said if I went to barber school he would give me a job,” Brewer said. “I went to work for him in 1946." After a spell at Ballard' establishment, Brewer opened his own place next to the Park and Shop grocery store on Wilkinson Blvd. He stayed there until the late 1960s when he came back to Belmont and opened a shop on East Catawba. About six years ago he moved his base of operations to a spot in the rear of Belmont General Store. Over the course of his career, Brewer has seen many heads- including some famous ones. “I've cut the hair of many dignitaries,” Brewer said. Here's a list of just a few of the Who's Who of Brewer's barbering- journalist Edward R. Murrow, and NASCAR drivers Junior Johnson, Joe Weatherly, Curtis Turner, and
Doug Brewer giving Kelvin Southers his first hair cut, at Doug’s Barber Shop in the 1960s. Photo courtesy of Millican Pictorial Museum
Fireball Roberts. He also cut people but outstanding in the hair of many Billy Gra- every way.” ham staffers, and a Japanese Even though he's 90 years ambassador named Yoshiki. old Brewer is still in good “Yoshiki gave me a five health, cutting hair most every Venezuelan violinist Alfonso Lopez and Michele Tabor make a third appearance on Arts at dollar tip when the haircut day, and chewing the fat with the Abbey, Monday, September 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM. The program features works by Mozart, only cost $1,75,” Brewer said. his customers and pals. Re- Brahms, Albeniz, Sarasate and Latin American dances by Lopez himself. Lopez, a graduate of Many famous boxers and tirement is not in his vocabu- the University of Michigan, concertizes annually in the southeast United States with Michelle Tabor, a Venezuelan who resides in Florida. Lopez lives and teaches in Caracas.The concert wrestlers were also among lary. Brewer's regulars. “I might as well keep on is at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd, Belmont NC 28012. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. For additional information is www.bac.edu or call “There were so many doing what I love,” he says. 704-461-6012. I can't remember all their Photo supplied by the artists names,” he said. Famous customers are one thing, but not Brewer's bread and butter. “It's the people of Belmont that I love,” Brewer said. 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC American Legion Post 144 Belmont will be having a Mem“They are such wonderful bership Dinner on September 23rd at the Post HQ. Veterans can friends. They are just plain renew their membership and Veterans who are not members are 704-487-8114 • DonGibsonTheatre.com welcome to come and join in. There will be a free fish dinner from 12:00 to 4:30 PM. From page 2 Although no enemy from without can defeat America, we cannot withstand forever the partisan bickering and infighting that has become so familiar. A house divided against itself simply cannot Piano Concert Local Strawberries! stand. Yes, I weep for what our nation has become, and yet I weep Friday, September 29th with joy for what it is beneath the current mayhem. Flowers! Amish Products! 8:00 pm • Tickets Available President Herbert Hoover stood before a depressed, almost bro(Cheeses, Roll Butter) ken America and reminded us that “Within the soul of America is Homemade freedom of mind and spirit. . . Here alone are the open windows Come visit Vegetables! Desserts! through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit. Here alone our animals! is human dignity not a dream but an accomplishment. Perhaps it Tonys Ice Cream + Homemade Ice Cream! is not perfect, but it is more full in realization here than any other Saturday, October 7th 640 Hwy 274 • Lake Wylie • 704-575-3550 place in the world.” 8:00 pm • Tickets Available Today we can cry for our chosen petty preferences or we can choose to rise from our social media tirades, wipe the tears from our eyes and decide to live worthy of the blessings that have befallen this great land we call America.
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
HURRICANE IRMA The storm meant that Gaston County Schools operated on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning. Irma's impact contrasted strongly with what took place in our region back on September 22, 1989 when Hurricane Hugo came calling. Hugo's smash was the worst natural disaster to hit us since the Great Flood of 1916. The first images of Hugo's wrath that folks saw on the front page of the Belmont Banner showed downed power lines, the screen of the Belmont Drive In Theater lying in a twisted heap, homes with shingles torn away, the
water tower at Parkdale Mills with its top missing, and the ticket booth at South Point High sans its roof. Hugo caused students at Belmont Abbey to be sent home. The roof of the Haid was torn off. The cross at the top of the Abbey bell tower was blown askew. Belmont’s city manager at the time, Ken York, talked about the mess Hugo left. “Due to the large mass of tree debris on the sides of the streets, it will take a massive effort to achieve total cleanup.” In McAdenville, Police Chief James Swanson had a
The Banner News / banner-news.com From page 1 near miss Hugo-style when a tree hit his patrol car as he was driving through town. “I was coming down Main Street at Mockingbird Lane when the rear end of the car was struck,” Swanson said at the time. “It just pushed the car on across the street.” Swanson and others worked to clear limbs and debris from the roads in McAdenville, where the damage estimate from Hugo was $1.7 million. That included 300 homes with minor to heavy damage, the roof of the town hall being blown off, and the police department being flooded. An estimated
2,000 trees were down in McAdenville. In Mount Holly, Mayor Charles Black spoke after Hugo had departed. “We can survive,” he said. “We’ve had people offering to help in any way they can.” To house those whose homes were damaged by Hugo, the Mount Holly Jr. High gym was opened as an emergency shelter. Members of the Catawba Heights VFD went to work helping clear streets and yards of limbs and trees. Mount Holly police Sgt. Bob Johnson reported there were no injuries due to the storm. However, cars were damaged. “We did have some trees striking moving vehicles,” he
Page 5 said. In Stanley, the town’s civil defense siren tower was broken and trees were devastated. “It’s something I have never seen before and don’t want to see again,” said Police Chief Donnie Davis. Stanley police worked 16-18 hour shifts after the storm. Stanley Mayor Ned Cannon praised the town’s citizens. “I’m proud of the people of Stanley,” he said. “We came through the storm well.” Also in the aftermath of Hugo, the Red Cross set up mobile kitchens in the Belmont/ Mount Holly area that served Hugo victims sandwiches, soup, and drinks. The kitchens were located at places such as Mount Holly Jr. High, Belmont First Presbyterian, and Stanley Rescue Squad. A photo in the Mount Holly News showed Red Cross volunteers from Michigan handing out vittles to
folks. To get the electricity flowing again to the thousands of area homes that were without it, crews from Alabama Power and Light came up to help Duke Power workers. In appreciation, Allen Foreman in North Belmont hung an old quilt with the words “Thank You Alabama Power and Light” painted on it from his front porch. People pulled together to help one another after Hugo. One person that the Banner profiled in this regard was Ann Auten of Catawba Heights who was helping her disabled neighbor, Shirley Robinson, cope with being without electricity by cooking meals for her on a camp stove. Another story talked about how Stanley postmaster Frank Guida and his colleagues at the post office were loaned a generator so they would have lights to sort the mail.
This home in Mt. Holly was typical of many in our area after Hurricane Hugo’s visit. Archival photo
Power was out in some sections of Belmont and this officer was directing traffic at S. Main and Central Ave. Photo by Alan Hodge
This tree fell on Todd St. in Belmont and took down several power lines. Photo by Alan Hodge
Hometown Hoedown The City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Annual Hometown Hoedown on October 7, 2017 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Center Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (37 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012) Ticket includes admission to the event plus
a delicious BBQ dinner from Kyle Fletcher’s BBQ. This year’s Hoedown is being held at the Park Street United Methodist Church in Belmont and is featuring Lowdown South, a country and southern rock band! For more information about this event please visit cityofbelmont.org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 704-825-8191.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Thursday, September 21, 2017
For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580 McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
BELMONT
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
St. Marks United Methodist Church
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
Second Baptist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church
The Pointe
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church
Unity Baptist Church
204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal
Crossroads Wesleyan Church
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Centerview Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
East Belmont Baptist Church
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
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
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
118 School Street 704-827-7071
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
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
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
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
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Friendship Baptist Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
First Free Will Baptist Church
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
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
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New Life Baptist Church
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
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1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
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171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
New Faith Baptist Church
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
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Riverside Baptist Church
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
Living Witness Ministries
501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Westview Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Life Church
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
Fresh Anointing Church of God
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
First Baptist Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Lowell Church of God
Jehovah’s Witnesses
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
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Cramerton Temple of God Church
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Family Worship Center
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
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Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
New Covenant United Methodist New Providence Baptist Church
Full Gospel Church
CRAMERTON
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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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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Thursday, September 21, 2017
HALL OF FAME
From page 1 As a seventh-grader at Belmont Junior High School in 1990, he played basketball, soccer, and ran track. Baseball was not on his radar during his seventh-grade year, but he finished second in the 1600-meter event during the Gaston County Track Meet. During that season, Stephen completed every 1600meter event under five minutes except one which earned MVP honors for Belmont Junior High's 1990 track team. In 1991, as an eighth-grader, he played baseball, basketball, and soccer while still running track. He remained undefeated during the county track season in both the 1600 meter and 800-meter events. At the national junior AAU meet in the summer of 1991, Stephen finished second in the 1500-meter event with a time of four minutes and eighteen seconds. He was able to compete in that event because of his second-place finish at the North Carolina State Championship track meet earlier that year. As a ninth-grader in 1992, the young man participated and excelled in baseball, basketball, soccer, track, and cross-country and set a Gaston County junior high school record in the 1600-meter event with a time of four minutes and 36 seconds. His junior high years were just a prelude to what he would accomplish athletically at South Point High School. As a sophomore in 1993, Stephen pitched for the North Carolina State 15 and Under AAU baseball team during the national tournament held in Charlotte. He ran track and cross-country while playing on the junior varsity basketball and baseball teams. In 1995, Stephen's high school baseball pitching career took off. For the high school baseball season, he pitched one no-hitter and compiled a record of thirteen wins and four losses. His stat line for the 1994 season included 198 strikeouts, 29 walks, and a 0.75
earned-run-average over 121 innings pitched. The team finished that season as the runner-up for the North Carolina State High School Baseball Championship. His 198 strikeouts rank ninth alltime for high school pitchers in North Carolina. At the end of his junior season, Stephen signed a full scholarship offer from Duke University after evaluating offers from Clemson University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In February of his senior year, Baseball America Magazine ranked him in its top 100 high school prospects at number 54. In April, Baseball America ranked him the top high school prospect in the State of North Carolina. His high school career crashed during his senior year when he injured his elbow and had to undergo reconstructive surgery even before the season started. As a freshman at Duke in 1996, he spent the year recovering from the surgery and recorded a record of two wins and two losses. His sophomore season at Duke was a lot better; he led the team with a record of six wins and two losses and gave up an average of 2.8 runs per game. As a junior in 1998, Stephen compiled eleven wins against two losses with an earned-runaverage of 2.85. In 126 innings pitched, he compiled 111 strikeouts while allowing only 23 batters to reach first on walks. While earning first-team AllACC honors as a junior, Stephen recorded five complete games including a shutout win against Georgia Tech during the ACC Baseball Tournament. At the end of his junior year and ranked among the best in the ACC, he led Duke pitchers in games started, wins, complete games, innings pitched, strikeouts, and earned-run-average and won the Duke baseball team MVP and outstanding pitcher award for that season. His senior season
The Banner News / banner-news.com began with him being named the captain of the Duke baseball team, and he racked up an ACC leading strikeout count of 137 and again led the Duke pitchers with eight wins in eighteen starts, 116-innings pitched, and three complete. Receiving ACC Pitcher of the Week honors on April 13 and April 18 helped him earn second-team All-ACC honors that year. During the Major League draft, the Cleveland Indians made him their selection in the ninth-round. His two years in the Major League farm programs of the Cleveland Indians and the Colorado Rockies saw him earn the number one ranking in strikeouts per nine innings in the New York-Penn League for 1999 while a member of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers during the advanced-A short season. In 2000, as a member of the ClassA Columbus Red Stixx team, Stephen pitched in the South Atlantic League All-Star game after starting the season with seven wins against only one loss. In 2001, he decided to call it a career and enrolled at North Carolina State University as a graduate student. To scratch his competitive itch, he began competing in long-distance running.
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In 2003, he finished 2nd in the Empire 5k Classic in Raleigh with a time of 15 minutes and 41 seconds. In 2004 and 2006, he finished fourth and third before capturing back to back wins in the Grandfather Mountain Marathon in 2009 and 2010 in Boone. In 2007, he finished 33rd out of 15,958 runners in the San Diego Marathon with a time of two hours and thirty-four minutes. He finished eighth at the National Marathon in Washington, DC and the Raleigh Marathon in 2008. He achieved his personal best time at the Portland Marathon in 2009 where he clocked 26.2 miles in two hours and thirty-three minutes. Stephen currently resides in Greensboro and is employed as a software engineer. Join Belmont sports fans on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7:00 pm to celebrate Stephen and the rest of the inductees. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Belmont Drug in East Belmont and Belmont General Store on Main Street. Tickets will not be available at the door on the night of the event, and it has previously sold out weeks in advance. Don’t wait to pick up Stephen Cowie – 2017 Inductee Photo courtesy Millican Pictorial Museum your tickets.
Meditations Listen and be thankful You never know where life lessons will come. Buried within a fiction novel was a nugget that inspired me. Jean Neal, a beloved member of the Three Pines community in Montreal, passed away. She left to mourn her friends and dog, Lucy. Each morning Jean would cut a banana and give some to Lucy. Jean’s neighbor adopted Lucy. She tried to continue the tradition of cutting a banana for her, but Lucy refused to eat. The author, Louise Penny, writes, “Lucy knew the miracle wasn’t the banana, it was the hand that offered the banana.” What a wonderful life lesson. We often pray, “God, bless me with a promotion. God, I need a… God, I want…” There is nothing wrong with asking. Scriptures encourage us to ask. But, do we focus more on the things or miracles we receive than on God? While the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness, they became hungry. God gave instructions to Moses. “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day.” Exodus 16:4a NASB. The people were to collect no more or no less. They were to eat it all in that day. Some were not obedient. They left part until morning, and it bred worms and was foul. The manna was more than God answering prayer by providing for their hunger. There is a deeper nugget we are to learn beyond receiving the miracles. “I have heard the grumblings of the
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sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, ‘At twilight, you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’” Exodus 16:12 NASB. God wanted the Israelites to know that he is Rev. Angela Pleasants the true and living God. District God desires to produce a deepening Superintendent relationship with us. But, like the Israel- of Catawba Valley ites, we too fall prey to judging God by Methodist Churches our stomachs. If we receive, then we rejoice. Sometimes, when we do not receive, we become disgruntled and complain like the Israelites. The next time you sit before God in silence, release your need to control. When you are in prayer, instead of asking, listen and be thankful. God knows our every need. God desires to build a relationship of trust within us. He wants to conform us into the image of Christ that we may know the essence of true and lasting joy. This everlasting joy is not in the new job, house or promotion. Everlasting joy comes only from the presence of God. “You will make known to me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; in your right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11 NASB.
Fall revival
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Hood Memorial AME Zion Church will be having an Octoberfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct., 7 from 11am-5pm at Reid Park, Sacco St. Belmont. Fall revival at Mt. There will be fun, food, and fellowship. For inforPleasant Baptist Church, mation call Toni Reid, 678-913-7577. Belmont starting Monday, September 25 through Wednesday, September The South Point United Methodist Women of 27. Come join us and be Belmont, is sponsoring a Hotdog and Bake Sale, Oct. revived. Rev. Michael 7, 9am--2pm. Proceeds will be used for our mission Glenn, Pastor. projects, both local and global. The church is located on South Point Rd, just pass the Belle Meade SubDivision. Dine in or take out. Call 704-825-4019 for delivery of 8 or more.
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Park Street United Methodist and First UMC-Belmont will be hosting a “Potato Drop” from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 30 at Park Street UMC. The Society of St. Andrew, a national organization that focuses on feeding the hungry, will drop off 40,000 pounds of gleaned potatoes – perfect to eat but not pretty enough for a grocery store – that will be separated and bagged by volunteers from area churches and service organizations. Bagged potatoes will be delivered and donated to local charities. Please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0a4ba9ab22abf49-potato
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Jesus I Need You In this life we often face times when we need help. There are things we simply cannot do alone. In this day and age, people experience many trials and hurts. People need help, people need Jesus. John 5:1-9 tells of a time where Jesus was in Jerusalem for one of the yearly festivals. As Jesus and His disciples neared the Temple, they entered at the Sheep Gate. Near this entrance gate there was a pool located called the pool of Bethesda. According to John, this pool had a porch all the way around, and one through the middle. This pool would have been used perhaps to wash animals before they were taken into the Temple for sacrifice. This pool also was believed to heal. The Bible says it was believed an angel would stir the water, and whomever entered in first after this stirring, would be healed. Because of this belief, hundreds of people who were sick or impaired would sit around this pool, hoping to be the first one in and be healed. Jesus, as He neared this pool, saw a man laying nearby. He had been sick for thirty-eight years. Jesus asked this man, “Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6, NKJV). The man responded that he could not get to the water in time before someone beat him in the pool. Jesus told him to rise and walk. The man for the first time, stood on his feet, and walked! This man, like most people, needed help. He could never be healed waiting by that pool, he needed Jesus. Jesus stood by this man and asked him if he
wanted to be healed. Often we need help, yet we do not want to ask for it. However, there are things beyond our control, God-sized matters. In such times we need to ask Jesus for help. Jesus has the answers we need. Do you need Rev. Trent Rankin salvation, Jesus Salvation Church gave His life Gastonia, NC for you! Do you salvationchurchnc.org need peace, Jesus salvationchurchnc@gmail.com can give you the peace that passes understanding. Do you need hope, Jesus holds the future in His hand. All we have to do is seek Him. This man just needed to reach out and take Jesus by the hand. We need to reach out to Jesus. There are no excuses, and no one can do it for us. Only we can come to Jesus. Jesus is the only way, the only peace, and the only answer. If you are in need of salvation, give your life to Jesus today. If you are seeking answers, trust Jesus today. If you are hurting, seek the Great Physician. If you need help, take Jesus by the hand today.
The Abbey Players announce 2017-18 season The Abbey Players of Belmont Abbey College are delighted to announce the 2017-18 Season, which includes the return of matinees for the Mainstage productions. The upcoming 134th season of continuous theatre at the Abbey includes a world premiere as well as timeless classics, and The Players invite all community members to be a part of it. Under the leadership of Simon Donoghue, this vibrant company fills The Haid Theatre stage with students, faculty, community members, and professional actors. Inventive sets and costumes support the work of directors, all combining to deliver powerful seasons of entertaining, thought-provoking theatre. The 2017-18 season includes four Mainstage full-scale productions with two additional, highly-popular, one-night-only events. Verity Written and directed by Simon Donoghue September 21 -23 & 28-29 at 8pm, September 24 at 2:30pm. Fresh from celebrating his 40th season as Director of Theatre, The Abbey Players are proud to present the premiere of Simon Donoghue’s latest work. Verity deals with questions of faith, responsibility, and the obligations of families, both those of blood and those we choose. Suggested for mature audiences. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens November 9-11 & 16-18 at 8pm, November 19 at 2:30pm Directed by Jill Bloede Through a restless night, the Spirits offer the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge a chance at a better future and teach him it is never too late to change. Usher in the holidays with the beloved Dickens redemption tale. Christmas at The Abbey December 1 at 8pm Directed by Simon Donoghue & Seth Kane This evening brings tidings of comfort and joy to all who can attend this traditionally sold-out event. *Season members are guaranteed admission with advanced reservations. The 24-Hour Theatre Project January 13 at 8pm Facilitated by Elizabeth Brandolini After just 24 hours of non-stop playwrighting, rehearsal, and stagecraft, the lights go up, revealing the magic and wonder of the creative process! *Season members are guaranteed admission with advanced reservations.
“A God Pleasing Fabric” In 2014 I nearly didn’t pass my DMV eye exam. My eyes were getting noticeably worse; especially at night on back roads. Cataracts were producing blinding “voids and starbursts.” Then what certified my need was when I struggled tying fly fishing lures. I finally underwent needed surgery and rejoice daily over how much clearer everything is now. This morning, reflecting on “clarity” and that surgery started me thinking about artwork around my home. I lean toward art that looks recognizable; photos of nature, “The Painter of Light” paintings, fictional nature paintings; plants, trees, quaint architecture, and people interacting with the same. I guess that is why I love real life gardening so much; but what about abstract art? My sister sent me the Wings of Unity lithograph by Victoria Kwasinski. Initially I enjoyed the pastel colors and angels floating midair but until this morning my depth of understanding didn’t really start to connect. The pastel colors were reminiscent of the splendor of colors in nature. Flowers, birds, light, and textures are astounding; Victoria’s lithograph highlights that splendor too but her art also intimates our “soulish” need for that splendor.
Some say abstract art often has no meaning but simply is an expression of the artist’s personality at the moment; a way of connecting their art to their soul in a way that hopefully helps viewers to travel on a desirable journey in their own imagination; to connect with this piece of art in a personal way. But might someone’s soul lead them or us astray? Some notable PhDs believe nothing is amiss with the human soul (mind, will and emotions). If we think about that, however, we simply know that isn’t so. Turn on the news! Even older westerns were filled with villains slinking around stealing, lying, or killing. In Jeremiah 17:9 scripture teaches us that “The heart is deceptive above all things…” and most media programs, movies and news prove it every night. How is it that our world has become so desirous of the dark side of human nature? Even art can influence us with darkness. Isn’t it enough to know that evil exists; maybe even is prolific, without steeping ourselves in it relentlessly? Shouldn’t we try for loftier lives, uses of time and entertainment choices? In Max Lucado’s book, The Miracle of the Higher Grounds Café, his story showcases human lives with prob-
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Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott Feb 22-24 & March 1-3 at 8pm, March 4 at 2:30pm Directed by Jill Bloede From the author of Dial M For Murder comes this classic, edgeof-your-seat, thriller. Made into a film starring Audrey Hepburn in 1967, this exciting production proves that live theatre is thrilling, indeed. The Sound of Music Music & Lyrics by Rodgers & Hammerstein Book by Lindsay & Crouse April 12-14 & 19-21 at 8pm, April 22 at 2:30pm Directed by Simon Donoghue The hills are alive! A first for The Abbey Players, the beloved story of the famous Von Trapp family will come to life. First a Broadway classic, then a film, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history. Season memberships are available online at www.abbeyplayers.org. Single tickets are available beginning Monday, September 12th online, and at the door just prior to each performance. For more information, please contact AbbeyPlayers@bac.edu or 704-461-6787. Auditions for A Christmas Carol are Sunday, September 24th at 6pm and Monday, September 25th at 7pm. More information on The Abbey Players Facebook event.
Cramerton fishing tournament The Town of Cramerton will be having a free youth fishing tournament on Goat Island and it is free for everyone 18 and under. The event will take place Sept. 23 from 7-10am. There will be prizes for the biggest fish, smallest fish and
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most fish along with other givea-ways and prizes from our sponsors. Folks are encouraged to pre-register. To pre-register call the Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department at 704824-4231 so Parks and Rec. can have an accurate count as pos-
sible of participants. Day of registration is allowed but not recommended. Cramerton will also have a Halloween Festival. That event will be on Saturday, October 21 from 4-6pm in Cramerton Centennial Center.
Emily Seawell, a staff attorney with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, and a Gastonia native, will speak on the issues redistricting, its potential impact on the next census, and how it might affect this area's representation. The presentation is nonpartisan, and will allow time for questions. It is free and open to the public. It will take place Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6:30pm at Gaston County Public Library Auditorium. Garrison Blvd. The forum is sponsored by the American Association of University Women.
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lems complicated by spiritual danger; powers, principalities and forces of darkness dead set on doing great harm to people, communities and geographic areas. Our confidence, however, is God has everything under control and has an army of angels to watch over us. Good physical eyes are helpful to navigate our world but more importantly are our spiritual eyes. Eyes to help us see how God wired us, how He wants to use us and tools He has to help us along our way. Tools like wisdom, discernment, and oftentimes other people; where we are woven together into a God pleasing fabric. “Strive together as one for the faith of the Gospel.” Philippians 1:27.
Stanley Massacre race set Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be holding the Ninth Annual Stanley Creek Massacre 5K and 10K race on October 28, 2017 in downtown Stanley. The race will begin at 8 am at Kiser Elementary 311 E College St. Stanley, NC. Register before October 13, 2017 for the early bird special, $10 for youth and $20 for adults, registrations received after that will be $15 for youth and $25 for adults and race day registration is available. You can find the registration form online at the Gaston Parks and Recreation website at http://www.gastongov.com or on-line registration is available at http://www.racingtoes.com. For more information call 704.922.2164.
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Gaston’s graduation rate increases again; now at 88.3% Once again, the high school graduation rate for Gaston County Schools has increased, according to information released by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The graduation rate for the Class of 2017 is 88.3 percent, which is the highest rate ever for the school district. Gaston’s graduation rate has increased each year for the past eight years. The Gaston rate of 88.3 percent is higher than the state graduation rate of 86.5 percent. Eight high schools have a graduation rate that exceeds 90 percent. Three years ago, only four high schools were higher than 90 percent. Called the four-year cohort graduation rate, it reflects the percentage of students who entered the ninth grade in 2013-2014 and graduated four years later in June 2017. The 2017 rate is higher than last year’s mark of 88.0 percent, and since the state first calculated the graduation rate in 2005-2006, Gaston County Schools has increased 20.2 points from 68.1 to 88.3 percent. “We are extremely pleased to see our graduation rate increase again – this is a significant accomplishment for Gaston County Schools,” said Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Our steady increase over the years is a result of teachers, administrators, parents, counselors, nurses, social workers, and other student support personnel working together to ensure that students graduate from
high school.” “A high school diploma is so important because it unlocks the door to the future for our students. That is why our ultimate goal is to have a 100 percent graduation rate, and we will continue to work to see more students walk across the graduation stage,” added Booker. “To have our graduation rate increase for the eighth consecutive year shows that we are moving in the right direction toward our goal.” Eight high schools have a graduation rate that exceeds 90 percent – Ashbrook, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, East Gaston, Forestview, Gaston Early College, Highland, and South Point. Three years ago, only four high schools were higher than 90 percent. Gaston County Schools also continues to see a steady increase in overall student proficiency and academic growth on end-of-grade and end-of-course state tests, according to information released today by the North Carolina State Board of Education. For the 2016-2017 school year, 55.0 percent of students scored a Level III, IV, or V on the state tests. The READY state accountability program designates students with a Level III, IV, or V score performing at or above grade level expectations. Student proficiency is 2.1 points higher than last year when Gaston’s overall score was 52.9 percent. In 2013-2014 when the state implemented new testing standards
Abbey cyclists are champs Belmont Abbey Cycling wrapped up the 2017 USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championship last Saturday with another title and more medalists, capping the best weekend in the history of the twoyear program. Johnny Kuhfahl, (left) who last night captured the national championship in the Points Race, earned his second title by finishing first in the Scratch Race. He covered the 36 laps (12km) in a time of 14:39.7 after claiming the 11th of 14 spots in the morning qualifier. Jesse Kooistra finished third in the Scratch Race with Keith Mullaly 10th. The day started with Kooistra leading the Crusaders to a second-place finish in the team pursuit competition with a school-record time of 4:37.809 was the best in school history. Kuhfahl and Nick Oestreich, who also claimed the Sprint national championship last night, finished fifth and seventh, respectively, in the KILO Time Trial. With his two titles and other top finishes, Kuhfahl was the top male rider in the omnium (all events standings). Kooistra, Mullaly and
Belmont Abbey photo Oestreich tooks places six, seven and eight. “This weekend was all about teammates helping each other,” Head Coach Derek Dalzell said. “From ensuring wheels were ready to having water available after events. Everyone did their part to help the team move in one fluid motion. While the championships will be remembered forever, it was the small details that added up to the big results. I couldn’t be any prouder of the guys and how they went about their business.” During the weekend, Belmont Abbey captured nine individual medals, three individual national championships and had the male omnium national champion.
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under the READY accountability program, Gaston had 50.2 percent of students scoring a Level III, IV, or V. Collectively, the most significant gains in student proficiency occurred at the middle school level. All of the district’s 11 middle schools saw increases ranging from +2.4 to +10.1 over last year. Cramerton, Holbrook, Grier, and Chavis had the highest increases. Additionally, Gaston had more schools to exceed academic growth expectations, increasing from 20 schools last year to 22 schools this year. Academic growth indicates whether students achieve a year’s worth of academic progress for a year’s worth of instruction. Growth is reported in one of three ways: Exceeded Growth, Met Growth, or Did Not Meet Growth. Gaston County Schools had 22 schools to exceed academic growth expectations. Last year, 20 schools exceeded growth, and 18 schools exceeded growth in 2014-2015. Among the elementary schools (grades 3-5),
Belmont Central, W.A. Bess, New Hope, Hawks Nest, Pinewood, Lowell, and Rankin had the highest proficiency rates.The elementary schools with the most significant increases in proficiency compared to last year were Hawks Nest (+18.2), Pleasant Ridge (+7.9), and Pinewood (+5.7). Cramerton and Belmont had the highest proficiency for middle schools (grades 6-8). Cramerton (+10.1), Holbrook (+9.0), Grier (+8.4), and Chavis (+7.8) had the most significant increases among middle schools. Highland School of Technology and Gaston Early College had the highest proficiency among the high schools (grades 9-12). Highland with 99.8 percent and Gaston Early College with 97.4 percent are among the top scores in the state for student proficiency. The test scores released today are preliminary results. The results will be verified by the state and official results will be a part of the district and school report cards, which will be issued in November.
Test drive a car to support the South Point Marching Band If you are a South Point fan, you won’t want to miss supporting the South Point Band on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at South Point High School where you can participate in the Ford Test Drive coordinated with Keith Hawthorne Ford of Belmont. The Keith Hawthorne Ford Test Drive is a fundraiser for the South Point Band that will be held in the parking lot behind South Point High School. “There is no hard sell, and no follow-up call from Ford (unless you request one). They are there to help, but not push you to buy anything,” said Rhoda Berry, South Point Band Booster President. If you are hungry after you drive, you can indulge in sweet treats, as band volunteers will host a bake sale with a variety of baked goods, also available for purchase. According to Tim Hamilton, South Point Band Director, there is no cost for the event. It is totally free and only involves 15-30 minutes of time. Participants must be 18 years and older and must have a valid driver’s license. “Our band members at South Point are among the best, most talented students in our school and community. I truly appreciate any and all support from Belmont and the surrounding community,” said Hamilton.
The Ford Test Drive is just one of the many fundraisers that the South Point Band holds each year to help raise money to support the band programs. Other fundraisers include the fruit sale, which starts in October and Dewey’s Bakery, a popular store-front sale of cakes, cookies, gingerbread, and candy held from Thanksgiving-Christmas Eve. In the past, the band earned approximately 10% of their budget from the Ford Test Drive. The South Point Band relies primarily on contributions and money raised from fundraisers to assist the school band programs. The South Point Band Booster Club helps coordinate fundraisers, volunteers, field trips, competitions, and assisting the band students at Friday night football games. Parents involved with the booster club spend countless hours helping maintain marching band uniforms, working fundraisers, moving equipment on and off the football field, amongst many other things. The funds earned from the band fundraisers are used for marching competitions, purchasing new instruments, instrument repairs, and uniforms, and many other things. Contact: Laura Proud email Laura.proud@ me.com South Point High School, 906 South Point Road, Belmont, , NC. Ph: 704-685-2830
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Raiders beat Cramer 41-14 moves to 5-0 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The South Point Red Raiders continue to roll through the football competition. Last Friday South Point faced their toughest challenge yet from the up-and-coming Cramer Storm. Both teams went into the game undefeated. Cramer played well, but in the end they didn’t have enough to fend off the South Point onslaught. In an all-around good game South Point beat Cramer 41-16. The Red Raiders are still undefeated sitting at 5-0. It looks like South Point’s Adam Hodge is doing a pretty good job in his first year as head coach. “Overall it was a good win,” Hodge said. “I felt like the offense of line played well.” Coach Hodge saw some glitches, but South Point played a solid game. “We made some mistakes,” Hodge said. Whatever mistakes the Red Raiders may have made in the end Hodge got the production from his team he wanted. South Point jumped out to an early lead when Scottie Lee hit Ty Tinker with a 35 yd touchdown pass in the 1st quarter. Jake Alexander scored for South Point in the 2nd off of a TD 43-yard run. Those scores had the Red Raiders going into the locker room at halftime up 14-0. At the beginning of the third quarter South Point’s Jake Alexander struck again, this time with a 44-yard touchdown dash. Cramer started to get back in the game when Luke Carpenter hit Kendall Karr on a brilliant 79-yard touchdown toss. With a little more than two minutes to go in the 3rd Jake Alexander responded for South Point with a 6-yard run. In the 4th quarter Cramer hit paydirt again when Carpenter and Karr hooked up for a 30-yard touchdown pass. After Cramer scored Jake Alexander answered the challenge yet again. Alexander broke free and went 50 yards for the score. At this stage in the game South Point was beginning to put too much distance between themselves and the Storm. Ty Tinker scored in the closing two minutes on a 2-yard run to finish out the South Point scoring. The South Point offense was very productive against Cramer. “Scottie Lee played well,” coach Hodge stated. “Jake Alexander was spectacular.” Describing Alexander’s performance as spectacular may have been an understatement. Alexander rumbled for 259 yards off of 29 carries and four touchdowns. Cramer may have dropped to 3-1 but they have a lot to work with. See RAIDERS, Page 14
South Point’s “Pride of the Tribe” performs at halftime.
Mario Brandon eludes several Storm defenders for a big yardage gain. Photo by Tommy Bain
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A familiar scene this year, as Jake Alexander sprints to the end zone. Photo by Tommy Bain
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Stuart Cramer’s #8 Jaylen Rocquemore and #22 Kaiser Kayton team up to make a play against South Point. Photo by Lydia Julen
A group of South Point defenders gang tackle this Stuart Cramer runner. Photos by Calvin Craig Superraiders
RAIDERS From Page 13 The Storm had 301 yards of total offense. Against the Red Raiders, Cramer showed a balanced offense attack. The QB duo of Jaylen Rocquemore and Luke Carpenter will give opposing defenses things to worry about. Cramer can run, but recently the Storm have shown that they have TD potential when they put the ball up top. The Carpenter to Karr connection is something to keep in mind. Cramer still needs to work on turnovers. Against South Point the Storm turned the ball
over three times, but to be fair Carpenter was putting the ball up in an attempt to get things going. Cramer had two picks and Cramer also gave up a fumble. Now the Storm needs to get ready for their conference schedule. This week Cramer takes on the 3-1 Kings Mountain Mountaineers. This week South Point has a bye, after that the Red Raiders will travel to Ashbrook. Coach Hodge hopes to put the bye week to good use. “We are 5-0,” Hodge went on. “I’m thankful for that. We still need to get better. We have a bye and then Ashbrook. We need to use it to get better. Build some depth, get better as a team.”
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Lady Crusaders sweep Pfeiffer Friendly’s of Stanley owner Mike Sahms hosted a lunch and donated $100 to the Alzheimer’s Association for the Stress Free Home Care walk team (pictured). Everyone that attended wore purple. The team’s Memory Cafe is always held the first Thursday of the month at Friendly’s. The team most recently, took part in the Sept. 9 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Gastonia. Marilyn Michael photo
Belmont Abbey hit .404 as a team and had 44 digs, leading the Crusaders to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-6, 25-11) sweep
of Pfeiffer the women’s volleyball home opener Tuesday night. Ten different players had kills for The Abbey, led by Lanie Healey and Brianna Morgheim with seven each against no errors. Cassidy Bonito had 33 assists, while Sarah Kenney chipped in 17 digs. The Crusaders (4-3) started out slow, dropping the first four points of the match, before rallying for a 5-4 advantage. With the score tied at 8, BAC scored three straight points to start a 10-4 run that led to an 18-12 lead. Lydia Sale closed out the set with the final kill in the 25-18 decision. The Abbey completely dominated the second set,
posting 17 kills and no errors for a .739 hitting percentage. The teams split the first four points, but the Crusaders tallied four straight points for a 6-2 lead. The score was 10-5 when BAC had runs of 8-0 and 7-0 around a service error to post the 25-6 victory. The third set was almost as equally lopsided. Belmont Abbey scored the first four and eight of the first nine points. The Crusaders led 19-9 and 21-11 before closing out the match with the final four scores. Pfeiffer, a former Conference Carolinas rival, falls to 0-6 with the defeat. The Falcons were led by Erin Errington’s seven kills.
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Chamber “pitch” breakfast Sept. 22 “Pitch Your Business” will be the program at the next Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce Business Buzz breakfast on Sept. 22, 2017, 7:30 – 9 a.m., at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College in Belmont. CaroMont Health is the sponsor. Up to 20 or more Chamber members will have the opportunity to “pitch” their business to an audience of fellow business and community leaders. The 90-second “pitches” will be presented in rapid succession, and the audience will be able to ask questions following the program. The cost to attend Business Buzz breakfasts is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for others. Advance registration is required. See the Chamber calendar at www.MontcrossAreaChamber.com, or call 704.825.5307.
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The Commonwealth game was also Teacher Appreciation Night at MICS. Dana Mims (center) was recognized as MICS Teacher of the Year. Photo by Michael Strauss
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High school sports are meant to be a place where teenagers can learn sportsmanship and teamwork. Sports programs are set up to allow young adults to prepare for their life as adults. In many way high school sports are a protective bubble, a place where kids can highlight their skills. However, sometimes the realities of the outside world seep in. How the young athletes handle such events often determines what type of adults they will be in the future. That was the case when Mountain Island Charter football faced off against Commonwealth Charter. In a game that had to be called early because of a bench clearing incident Mountain Island shut out the Commonwealth Charter Bulls 56-0. As the game got underway all was good. Mountain Island came out strong and showed why they’re one of the top 1A teams in the area. Mountain Island quarterback Marcus Gra-
ham played a great game. Head coach Robert Washington likes Graham’s progress. “We went into things trying to get into a passing rhythm,” Washington said. “Marcus did some good things. He extended a lot of plays with his legs. He looked down field and hit the open receivers.” Graham threw for 175 yards off of 13 attempts. He had four touchdowns, three of which went to CJ Stephens. Stephens ended the game with 6 catches and 104 yards of receiving. As good as the passing game was going the Mountain Island running game was running just as well. “The running backs did well,” coach Washington added. Elijah Burris had a solid game. Burris had eight carries for 125 yards and one TD. The Mountain Island offense was basically unstoppable. In three quarters of play the Raptors accumulated 333 yards of total offense. See MICS, Page 17
Mt. Island Charter defeated Commonwealth Charter 56-0. In this photo MICS player CJ Stephens pulls in a pass. Raptor quarterback Marcus Graham gets set to pass against Photos by Bill Ward Commonwealth.
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Raptor runner Elijah Burris makes a gain against Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Bulls QB gets caught by MICS defender Mason King. Photos by Bill Ward
The Mountain Island defense kept pace with the offense. The visiting From Page 16 Bulls had no where to go. “The defense shut them down,” Washington went on to say. “The defense did great, they did a good job gang tackling and taking what the offense gave them.” The Commonwealth Charter offense was limited to 91 yards of total offense. As the game was unfolding certain things started to stand out. There were a lot of penalties. In all approximately 30 flags were thrown. Well over 60% of which went against the Bulls. In the beginning of the 4th quarter Mountain Island running back Elijah Burris was tackled out of bounds near the Commonwealth Charter 5-yard line. The tackle came as the Raptors were on the verge of scoring again. As it turned out Burris just happened to go out of bounds on the Commonwealth Charter side. After the play was over Burris and other Mountain Island players were accosted. The Commonwealth Charter bench cleared and a melee ensued. The referees quickly restored order. All but three Bulls
players were ejected. No MICS player left the Raptor bench area. No MICS player was flagged. As a result of the ejections the game was called. Coach Washington was very disappointed and upset that things went the way that they did. “The kids we’re disappointed they couldn’t finish the game,” Washington said. “The game needed to be called for safety.” Washington was very proud of the fact that his team did not retaliate or get caught up in the heat of the moment. “I told the kids I was proud of them for doing what we told them to do,” Washington said. “They were first class.” Sometimes something bad can be the catalyst that fosters in something good. For the Mountain Island players the events of Friday night caused them to walk away from the game with a new appreciation of what sportsmanship and self control are all about. Now the Raptors have to put this game behind them and get ready to play a very tough Bessemer City Yellow Jackets team. BC is 4-0. Washington knows his team needs to be ready for this one. “We have to bring our A-Game” Washington added.
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Paws in the Park set Event Connections Planners and City of Belmont Park and Recreation Department have teamed up for the “1st Annual Paws in the Park Belmont” Event. The Paws in the Park Belmont will be held October 7, 2017 at Upper Stowe Park area. This will be the first Pet Friendly event in the Gaston County area and Belmont. The event will bring together di-
verse attendance with animal lovers to families. We’ll have all kinds of vendors from face painters, Police K-9 training dogs to dog trainers, all kinds. And all welcome too. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the City of Belmont Park and Recreation park project along with Tri County Animal Shelter. It is sure to be a fun day for you and your pet.
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The Gaston Christian School Lady Eagles won over Victory Christian in 2 sets, 25 -18 and 26 -24. GCS was behind 15 to 22 but came back to tie it up 24 -24 and to win by 2 in the 2nd set. Maddison Freeman with 12 serves, Emma Ghorley with 10 serves including 8 aces, Ayden Main with 6 serves including 3 aces and Kendall Martin with 6 serves helped close the sets out.
The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium presents a day of exploration and insight Saturday, September 23. Reptile and Amphibian Day will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring live animal friends from The Schiele Museum. This day will be incredible for all ages to get up close with some fun, not so slimy creatures. Guests will have the opportunity to see and touch live snakes, alligators, frogs and other reptiles and amphibians. There will be a chance to predict the winner of the annual turtle race and win a prize if you’re correct! Visitors can play reptile bingo, learn how to identify frog calls, and even explore the pond’s critters without getting wet. At-
tendees can take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and participate in a scavenger hunt on The Schiele’s peaceful nature trail. For those with interest, there will be a live snake feeding at 1 p.m. showing how snakes strike and envelop their food. Admission into Reptile and Amphibian Day is only $3 for members and $3 + general admission for nonmembers. General admission rates vary but can be found on The Schiele’s website. “There’s something for everyone at the Schiele Museum’s Reptile and Amphibian Day, from live animals to see and touch, to games for the kids to identification tips for homeowners,” said Stephenie Berggrun, a Schiele Museum
educator and architect behind this event. “Don’t miss our Turtle Races, will you pick this year’s winning Schiele Turtle and win a prize?” Whether you do or don’t like scaly critters, September 23 is the perfect opportunity to learn about these creatures we share an earth with. Guests can get as close, or stay as distant as they wish while gaining an educational experience like no other! A family-friendly Saturday full of scales and shells. For more information on the event, please visit The Schiele Museum’s website or Facebook page: www.schielemuseum.org, www.facebook. com/schielemuseum.
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York Chester Middle School teacher Britnee Reid (right) was named a finalist in the FSIoffice Teacher of the Week promotion. As a finalist, she received a large box of school supplies for her classroom and has an opportunity to receive $5,000 worth of office supplies for her school if she is chosen as the FSIoffice Teacher of the Year. Gaston Schools photo
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Let Me Run Club at Pinewood Pinewood Elementary School is excited to offer running clubs for both boys and girls this fall. Let Me Run is a running program for 4th-5th grade boys, but it’s more about the boy than the run. Counteracting the negative pressures society places on boys, the program uses running as the vehicle to inspire, teach, and reach them. Girls on the Run, for 3rd - 5th grade girls, inspires girls to take charge of their lives and define the future on their terms. Registration at Pinewood is now open. The fall season starts on Thursday, September 28th, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour and fifteen minutes, and ends with a 5k race on November 19. Watch this video to learn more and register at LetMeRun.org and at Girls on the run. Scholarships are available. Questions? Contact Wendy McSwain at wendymcswain06@yahoo.com.
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Stuart Cramer to host Band Fanfare Stuart W. Cramer High School and the Raging Storm Band Boosters will host the Gaston County Marching Band Fanfare on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. Kameron Radford, band director at Stuart W. Cramer HS, will welcome band directors from all Gaston County high schools to put on a series of exhibition performances. The participating schools are Bessemer City HS, Cherryville HS, East Gaston HS, Highland School of Technology, Hunter Huss HS, North Gaston HS, South Point HS, and Stuart W. Cramer HS. The event will begin at 5:00pm and conclude around 8:00pm. Tickets are $6, children 5 and under will get in free.
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HAY, GRASS HAY, 4X5 rolls, $20 each. 704-692-6025.
TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square & round bales. 704-487-6855. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. 704-487-4443. ATTN SOFTBALL/BASEBALL PLAYERS: Jugs Instant Screen Popup Nylon Netting. Like new baseball/softball batting screen. Warm-up at games, batting practice in small spaces, pitchers can use it for target practice or use as a backstop. Lightweight, easy to use, 7’ x 8’. Folds up to 3’ x 2’ circle. $50. 704-692-0919.
DINING ROOM SET, COFFEE TABLE & 2 END TABLES, Antique desk 4 Wingback chairs, FREE PIANO & TV. 704-4347761 , 704-692-9915. WASHER/DRYER FOR SALE. Maytag Washer and Kenmore (gas) Dryer. $75 for both./ Joe, 843-307-6985. 2001 TRAVEL TRAILER, 32FT, $4000. 1995 Mercury marquise, nice, $2000. Pool table regulation size, $250. 1998 Toyota Camry, $750. 828-223-1982. 1985 CELEBRITY BY OVATIONS Acoustic guitar with case. Excellent condition, $130. 704-434-7185 FREE PADDED PEWS. TOTAL OF 12. 13 ft long, call & leave a message at 704-484-9650. 1993, 3500 6.5 DIESEL, to fix or for parts, $1800. 2 riding lawn mowers for sale. Call 704-2975401. HUSQVARNA LAWN TRACTOR, 24-HP, 48” cut. Like new, only 30 hrs. $1350. Call 704482-6489. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS IN Cleveland Memorial Park, between Boiling Springs & Shelby. 704434-7761, 704-692-9915.
IN-GROUND POOLS, all sizes and shapes available. Have references and display at home. 828-429-6595 or 828-657-5944.
ROLL OF WHEAT PENNIES, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, $345. US Mint State Quarters, $25 bags. Other coins. 704-482-5753.
BUSH HOG 5 FOOT finish mower implement. 16’ Grumman aluminum canoe. 12’ Wilderness Systems plastic kayak. Call 828289-5242.
KIMBALL PIANO, HAS MATCHING BENCH, Good condition, $50. 704-482-4192.
BLACK & DECKER black dorm fridge, perfect shape, $30. Ronco Showtime Rotisserie BBQ, perfect shape, $35. (3) Military old storage boxes. 828-9800080. 1999 CHEVY VAN with hot water & cold pressure washer, $6500 OBO. XRS-30 weight machine, $150. 828-453-8975. COLLECTIBLE ESKIMO DOLLS, cast iron skillets, 6qt. cupboard cooker, 3 section steamer, brand new toaster oven, dog crate. 828-289-4269. (10) TRIPLE TRACK aluminum windows, baked enamel, 39x36 inch, $30 each. 828-289-1817. (2) GRAVE PLOTS for sale at Eternal Hills, $1750. Buyer pays transfer fee. 828-545-0449. BASS BOAT FOR SALE. 70HP, center console, well equipped. 828-442-0101. NEW QUEEN SIZE adjustable bed, $1100 OBO. 828-899-0346. PECO LEAF WAGON, 8HP Briggs & Stratton motor, $600 (sold new for $1200). Weight bench, multi purpose, $35. 828245-6363, 828-429-9538.
S&W 500 MAGNUM, 4” BARREL, in box, used very little, extra nice, $800 firm. Must have permit or CCW. 704-974-6803. WHY WAIT? SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD Hefty 5’x8’ trailer load delivered to Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia area. Kindling included. 704-974-5444. 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. TRAILERS: NEW 5x8, $525. 5x10, $695. Sales, service, parts, areas largest selection of trailers, best prices. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895. USED CAMPER TOPS: Various Sizes & Styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. 828-9800881. 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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