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• Belmont • Cramerton • Lowell • McAdenville • Mount Holly • Stanley
100-year-old Jessie Rhyne says “keep moving” By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
“Don't eat junk, love people, listen to your body, keep moving, and it's always five o'clock somewhere.” Those are just a few of the witticisms from Jessie Rhyne of Mt. Holly that not only helped her reach her 100th birthday on October 30, but to do it in spry style. Rhyne has lived in Mt. Holly for nearly 70 years and these days comes to the Stowe Family YMCA several times a week to take part in the Silver Sneakers exercise class for seniors. When she's on the exercise floor, Rhyne is a picture of concentration. “I think people should be as active as pos-
sible,” Rhyne said. “Don't just sit around.” According to Silver Sneakers instructor Lynn Baldwin, Rhyne is an important part of the 50 or so folks that show up for each session. About a dozen of the Silver Sneakers crowd is over 80 years old and over half top 70 years. Baldwin is 81. “She is always smiling and is a real inspiration to the others,” Baldwin said. “They say if she can do it, so can they.” When she's not at the Y, Rhyne stays busy at home. She still keeps house and loves to cook. “I like talking to my friends and playing bridge,” Rhyne said. “I keep my mind and body active.” See 100 YEAR page 3
John Browning carrying on Piedmont pottery tradition By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
People have been hand making pottery in the Piedmont region of North Carolina for ages and John Browning of Cramerton is immersed in that art form where simple clay is transformed into something beautiful. Browning was exposed to ceramics as a youngster living in Orangeburg, S.C. “My mother and her parents owned a ceramic shop,” Browning said. “I grew up seeing it made as a child.” Browning's mom passed away when he was ten years old and the family came to Gaston County four years later. As a student at Holbrook Junior High in Lowell, he had his first chance at a potters wheel in art class.
After a vigorous exercise class, Jessie Rhyne of Mt. Holly was treated to a 100th birthday party at Stowe Family YMCA last Thursday. Holding the cake for Rhyne is YMCA advancement director Molly D'Avria. Photo by Alan Hodge
New Harris-Teeter grocery holds grand opening By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
After a long, long, spell of planning and construction, the new Harris-Teeter grocery in the Belmont Town Center development at the corner of South Point and R.L. Stowe roads held its grand opening last Tuesday afternoon. “Harris Teeter is thrilled to be joining the Belmont community,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter.
“We are looking forward to getting to know our new neighbors, and we cannot wait for shoppers to see their brand new Harris Teeter store and Fuel Center.” The store will employ around 130 full and part time associates. Numerous dignitaries and lots of eager shoppers showed up for the event- a lot of dignitaries and shoppers. See HARRIS-TEETER page 3
Belmont Veterans Day event John Browning of Cramerton is making a name for himself with his face jugs ansd other pottery he creates in a shed at his home. Photo by Alan Hodge “I loved art class,” he said. I kept thinking I would like to Time marched on and get back in it. I looked around Browning drifted away from and called Blue Gill Pottery and pottery, but the urge to make they sent me to JS Pottery in things out of clay never died. Stanley. Jack Sexton and Grace “It was just laying dormant Carr there thought I had a little in me,” he said. “Last January bit of talent. can't speakpage highly See IBROWNING 3
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Navy Color Guard. Pledge of Allegiance by Fred S. Dixon, Post 144 Member (Retired U.S. Air Force). The National Anthem will be a recording of U.S. Marine Corps Band. Welcome Remarks delivered by Ron Self, Post 144 Commander (U.S. Marines Veteran) and Charles Isles, Post 180 Member (Retired U.S. Army). Guest Speaker will be SMSGT Michael Curtin, (Retired U.S. Air Force), Russian Linguist. The Closing Prayer by Charlie Martin.
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“Don’t interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.” -Abraham Lincoln
I think I know what heaven feels like! A few articles ago, I wrote about my first F3 experience. F3 stands for Faith, Fitness and Fellowship. Men get together at 5:30am and workout with one another. I went to one workout but couldn’t keep up and left 20 minutes into it. This past July my son Ed pushed me to go to a F3 workout. We found one on Saturday that started at 7am, not 5:30am. It was also designed for older men. I went for three weeks but no one showed up so I ran by myself around the track. A week after publishing the article, I received a call from Michael. He and his F3 friends read my article and felt bad about my experience. They invited me to join them for their F3 workout. The good news is that it started at 7am and was on a Saturday. Bad news is they meet in Denver. I live by the Speedway. It would be a 40-minute drive. For whatever crazy reason, I agreed. I arrived at 6:45am. I was greeted by a group of men who were tossing around a football. I still had 10 more minutes for the world to end so I could avoid the workout. It didn’t happen. Sonar (his F3 name) greeted me. We chatted and he introduced me to the group. Then I met Spork (or Michael). I thanked him for the invitation. He introduced me to the F3 guy who first read my article. They opened in prayer. We started with calisthenics. I felt like I was back in seventh grade gym class. Then Heaven appeared for the first of two times. We were told to run. Did Spork not read my first article where I didn’t do well running? As I began to run, Spork ran alongside me. He was in great shape, yet he chose to run slowly, very slowly with someone who
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was out of shape. He said if we needed to walk, we could do that and he would walk with me. Then I enTony Mariano tered Heaven when he said, “I’m not going to leave you behind.” The workout continued as we were divided into two groups. It wasn’t as hard as I thought. Afterwards we went behind the school where we exercised using large rocks, very large rocks. Sonar personally handed me a little rock. We stood in a circle and lifted the rocks in the air. I thought this couldn’t be hard since I had a little rock. That was until they rotated after each exercise around the circle, leaving their rock for the next person. Each person used someone else’s rock. I would have to go from my little rock to their very big rock. Yet, each member of the group rotated around me. I kept my little rock while they shared their heavy rocks. They were committed to my success. Then we ran down the hill. When we got back up, we were told to go back down again. Sonar went down the hill with me. I watched as the others were much faster, yet he stayed with me, encouraging me, ensuring that I had a good experience. I wasn’t just one of 11 men who came to exercise at that F3 workout. I was cared for, encouraged, and not left behind. Some of them gave up pushing themselves to ensure that “I wasn’t left behind.” For one hour, I touched heaven. I met men who didn’t make it about themselves; they made it about someone else. Isn’t that what I see in Jesus? He didn’t make it about Himself; he made it about us.
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I always fall for fall Eary fall has got to be my favotite time of year in these parts. I had a dose of fall fever the other day. This inspiration went up my nostrils, hit my brain, and triggered a kaleidoscope of images. The incident began last Sunday morning when my pal Calvin and I took our old British motorcycles on a ride in the country between Stanley and Lincolnton. There are some great roads in that area and the farmers have cut their hay and the big rolls of it are in the fields looking like gigantic Nabisco shredded wheat pieces and the other fields have corn stalk stubble and yellowing soybean leaves and the roadside grass is turning brown as well. By and by we came around a curve and someone had a little pile of leaves in the ditch in front of their house and it was smoldering and the smoke was wafting across the road and as we went through it the burning leaf smoke filled my helmet and all at once I recalled the time when all of us kids in the East Belmont neighborhood I lived for a brief spell as a street urchin would stand around a similar leaf pile watching the leaf-embers glow and getting our hair and clothes full of leaf smoke smell then when it was nearly dark we would break ranks and rush home to watch the Mickey Mouse Show on TV. Another recreation we had was playing in leaf piles. What fun to leap in the heaps and scattered the leaves everywhere. Sometimes the neighborhood cats and dogs would find the piles and that kinda ruined things. But once we got a bunch of toe sacks from my grandfather Sinclair Smith's farm and filled them with leaves and built a big fort. Now, let’s talk about the fall of here and now. If anyone has plans to head to the mountains to see the autumn leaves, the time is nigh as they are peaking right now. If you
can’t make it, don’t despair as the cold creeps down the hills and there will be plenty of great places around here, such as Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor Kings Mountain and Crowders Mountain state parks, to satisfy the urge to see deciduous trees do their thing. Another harbinger of autumn is the gathering by some of firewood to heat their homes. I am not crazy about the roar of chainsaws that accompany this endeavor, but the results, a nice big pile of split oak or hickory is a sight of beauty and must trigger some primitive feeling in humans of security in knowing that when the cold winds blow for real you won’t be left shivering even if your electricity or gas goes out due to a storm or is cut off due to lack of payment. Then we come to the home décor side of autumn. I don’t think many chaps are overly enthused about hanging small bundles of corncobs and dried flowers on string on front doors or bunching them up on a table to add ambience to a room, but every female I have ever encountered does it with much the same fervor as squirrels gather nuts and claw furiously at the ground to bury them for later gnawing. Finally, fall is a gateway to the holidays. If you don’t believe me, then go into any store and look at the Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff already for sale. It seems as if retail joints push and push stuff earlier and earlier and I predict that one day the month of June will arrive and folks will walk in stores to see Sanny Clause wearing a red and fur trimmed shorts and tank top ensemble with black flip flops on his feet. Remember, you read it here first.
Everybody needs a good day every now and then! Mt. Holly Historical Society Veterans Day event
Think of something or someone for which you are grateful. Maybe this is easy? Hopefully you have one or maybe dozens of people that are meaningful to you. We all have someone that aggravates us or maybe worse. We're not going to emphasize that group in this column. They get enough glory. Today just think about those people you enjoy seeing or hearing from. Have something to do every day. It is better if you have three or things to do. If you are going to work every day you have plenty to do. If you are raising kids or caring for family you have plenty to do. Don't run out of things to do. Clean your house, work in your yard or find a part time job but have something that requires you to put out some effort. Do something to take care of your health every day. Walking , bike riding, fervent exercise along with focusing more on healthy eating all have positive effects on our mental well being. Try to reduce negativity in your life. Don't watch negative cable television four or five hours a day. They are saying the same things over
and over. I suspect you could start talking before you turn on the channel and verbalize almost verbatim what is being said depending on the channel. Also, reduce the negative people time in your life. That may be hard if you live with a negative person or have lots of negative family. Try to be the upbeat person and try to create happier conversations. This brings us to laughter. Laughter is good medicine for any mind and body. Families that laugh will be happier growing old together. Social groups that interact and laugh can't wait to gather again. Happy churches that are laughing together will stay together and even grow. Children need to hear their parents laughing and laughing with them. Don't make age the deciding factor. A friend of mine had been on the sideline of life for a long time got another chance. Some tough things happened to him in life. He went through a divorce. After this life altering event he got in trouble and had to go to prison. That was a very dark period in his life. However, in time he got back on his feet.
H e went f o r ward, tried to stay upbeat and at the age of 77 Glenn Mollette w a s called to serve a very vibrant church as their senior pastor. For the last three years he has done a tremendous job. He didn't let his age along with his past failures cripple him for the rest of his life. Gain strength each day from outside of you. Look to God, a loving spouse, family, friends and good mentors. We all need time to be alone but we also all have times when we need support from outside of ourselves. We've all had a few bad days along the way. Here is to a good day for you and hopefully many of them.
You’re invited to attend located at 131 S. Main Street mounthollynchistoricalsocithe annual Veterans Day pro- in Mount Holly, NC 28120. ety.org or email mhhistorigram sponsored by the Mount Visit the website at www. calsociety@gmail.com. Holly Historical Society. Phone Do you have photographs 704-825-0580 of past or present service Fax members in uniform who 704-825-0894 have lived in Mount Holly? Office: Please submit them with 128-C N Main St. their full name, rank, and Belmont • NC years of service, so they can be included in this year's 4,000 copies published every Thursday and available free Veterans Day program on throughout the Montcross area at over 70 locations. Friday, November 10 at 7pm Alan Hodge - Editor Alan@cfmedia.info and Saturday, November 11 Mayra Littman - Advertising at 11am. 704-472-7892 • Mayra@cfmedia.info Feel free to drop off pho★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Greg Ledford - Advertising tographs at the museum on Greg@cfmedia.info IFPA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kathy Reynolds - Classifieds Saturdays (between 10am 704-739-7496 1pm), or email us a copy at Les Wood - Distribution mhhistoricalsociety@gmail. Les@cfmedia.info com. Jason Dockery - Distribution The Mount Holly HisBanner News publisher and its advertisers a publication of are not responsible or liable for misprints, torical Society & Gift Shop typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. is open on Saturdays from We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or in10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and formation to be printed in this publication. We will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or our monthly meetings are that are placed by established clients. FIRST MEDIA, INC ads held on the 4th Tuesday of No proofs may leave our premises without “Creating Business For People” payment and permission and are copyright the month. The museum is by Community First Media.
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from page 1 Rhyne's granddaughter Rebecca Hope looks up to her grandmother and enjoys spending time with her. “I hope I have her attitude when I'm a senior citizen,” Hope said. “She has a lot of inner strength. She's fun to go to the beach with. She likes to sip a beer and watch the ocean.” Does Rhyne have a secret for having made it to 100 and still going strong? Maybe. Maybe not. “I don't really have a secret,” she says. “Well, maybe having fun is my Jessie Rhyne is all business during the exercise classes secret.” she attends several times a week at the YMCA. Photo by Alan Hodge
BROWNING from page 1 bit of talent. I can't speak highly enough of them.” Browning plunged back in to the pottery craft. He bought a large building for his backyard pottery shed, set up shelves and a turning wheel, and installed a professional grade electric kiln to fire his works. “The kiln can get up to 2300F,” Browning said. “If I use it a lot it can double my power bill.” Browning's pots run the gamut of styles and types, but his favorite thing to make are face jugs. The jugs are great examples of whimsy and folksy characterization. “I really enjoy face jugs,” he said. “The faces just pop into my head. It's when you put the eyes on that they really get an expression.” Other things Browning turns out includes bowls, cups, saucers, plates, casserole dishes, berry bowls, and lighthouses that use a tea candle for illumination. All
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his work is glazed in a myriad of earthy and colorful glazes. Browning's pottery output is prodigious. His shed, lawn, and home have pieces placed here and there. “I have a love for it,” he says. “When I am making pottery, it clears my mind of everything else.” Browning is starting to make a name for himself in the local pottery scene. He has exhibited his work at places like Historic Brattonsville and the recent Cotton Ginning Days in Dallas. “My goal is to have my work in a museum, but I'm all for having it displayed wherever,” he said. Overall, Browning is proud to be one of the many Tar Heel potters who find a creative outlet in clay. “I see myself as part of that tradition,” he says. “And I don't see myself stopping any time soon.” For more information on Browning and his pottery, go to www.facebook.com/john. browning.79827.
“By the time I got to the ribbon cutting the parking lot was completely full,” said city council member Richard Turner. “The crowd was huge.” “It's a terrific store,” remarked Belmont mayor Charlie Martin. “It's really big and there's a lot of great stuff in there.” The store will be open 6ammidnight , seven days a week. It has 53,000 sq. ft. of space. There are eight checkouts and four express checkouts. The Harris Teeter Fuel Center, will offer customers $0.03 off per gallon every day with the use of a VIC card. It will be staffed daily 6am-10pm and has five pumps including one for ethanol-free gas. An in-store pharmacy will
operate Monday-Friday 9am9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm. The pharmacy will also have a drivethrough window. The spacious, sparkling clean, and well-lit store has a plethora of features and a veritable cornucopia of foods sure to please shoppers. These include a full-service butchers market, fresh store made sausage and burgers, full-service fisherman's market, party trays, Farmers Market produce, fresh fruit bar, salad bar, full-service floral and custom floral arrangements, fullservice fresh foods market deli/ bakery, sushi, hot wing bar, hot Asian foods bar, international cheeses, custom cakes and ice cream cakes, sub shop, made to order sandwiches, artisan
breads, fresh made pizza, organic foods, wine from across the globe, tasty local and craft beers. Other services at the store include free blood pressure testing, private, professional pharmacist consultations, double coupons, Club 60 discount, carryout service, parcel pickup, USCAN, Western Union, Coinstar, Rug Doctor, ExpressLane Online Shopping, Red Box DVD Rental Kiosk, Starbucks, sit-down eating area , ATM. The Belmont Town Center development is by Charlottebased Raley-Miller Properties. The idea of bringing a Harris Teeter to Belmont goes back to at least 2005, when the project plan was originally submitted. It faced no substantial hurdles at the time, but a slowing economy and other factors put the project on hold.
The new Harris-Teeter grocery store in Belmont held a gala grand opening last week that was attended by a huge number of folks. Photo by Alan Hodge
Riding the Ferris wheel at the NC State fair were Stanley residents left to right Jael and Sara Winkler and mom Donna Ward. Bill Ward photos
Bill Ward of Stanley and his family visited the NC State Fair in Raleigh. Ward snapped this shot high above the fairgrounds.
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Sole Patrol painted rocks drying in the sun. From left- Tami Rose, Carolyn Breyare, Betty Grotts, Sole Patrol director Cheri Love.
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The Sole Patrol also recognized Dan and Mary Hartness for 50 years of marriage.
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These Sole Patrol ladies had birthdays in October. From leftAlice Jones, Frances Stringer, Ella Godwein.
The Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Sole Patrol senior citizens group got together last week for a Halloween party. These Sole Patrol ladies decided to go all out and dress in costumes. Sole Patrollers had fun painting rocks at their Halloween party.
Gaston Day School presents “Play On!” The Gaston Day School Thespians will present a production of “Play On!”(When Community Theater Goes Hilariously Wrong) by Rick Abbot at the Patricia Kimbrell Warlick Visual and Performing Arts Center, 2001 Gaston Day School Rd., Gastonia, Nov. 9-11 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 Adult and $8 Students. For more information www.actatgds.com or call 704-8647744.
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For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Second Baptist Church
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
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Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Bethel Baptist Church
208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
Crossroads Wesleyan Church
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
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
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Catawba Heights Church of God
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
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Westview Presbyterian Church
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Centerview Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
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2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Community Christian Fellowship
Bethlehem Church
East Belmont Baptist Church
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
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110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Church Of God
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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
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Core Church
Carolina Community Baptist
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
Covenant United Methodist
Center Baptist Church
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
New Hope Presbyterian Church
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Family Worship Center
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
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Friendship Baptist Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Gaston Christian Church
South Point Baptist Church
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
Goshen Presbyterian Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
Roper Street 704-827-6280
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
South Point United Methodist
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
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
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
Woodlawn Baptist Church
United In Action of Stanley
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
First Presbyterian Church
New Life Baptist Church
400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
Macedonia Baptist Church
Mt. Holly Church of God
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Baptist Church of Lowell
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First United Methodist Church
1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
Morningside Missionary Church
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Community Pentecostal Center
Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church
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I’m Done! In this life, there are times when we find that we are frustrated and discouraged. It is hard to be a Christian, attempting to live for God, in the midst of a world that does not care for the things of God. 1 Kings 19:1-18 tells of Elijah, the prophet of God. Elijah was called by God to be a prophet during a dark time in Israel’s history. Because of the wicked king Ahab, and his queen Jezebel, Israel had turned away from God and had become worshippers of false gods. During this time, Elijah attempted to proclaim God, yet his life was in danger because of his testimony. He fled all the way to the land of Judah, where he sat under a tree and lamented his difficult calling from God. He was frustrated, tired, and ready to quit. God called him up to a mountain, where God asked him what his troubles were. Elijah told God of his plight, and how he was all alone as a follower of God. God passed by him on the mountain, and a great wind blew over the mountain. An earthquake shook the mountain as well. A fire broke out on the mountain too. God was not in any of these things, God spoke to Elijah in a still, small voice. God told Elijah He would raise a new king to end the evil reign of Ahab and Jezebel. He would also call Elisha to be a friend to Elijah, and to become prophet in Elijah’s place show he could rest. God also reminded Elijah that he was not alone, because there were 7,000 others in Israel who were faithful to God. This story reminds us that as followers of Jesus Christ, there will be times when we are frustrated, discouraged, and ready to quit. In
such a day and age as we live, it is hard to live for Jesus Christ, to raise godly families, and to proclaim Jesus Christ before many people who are not interested Rev. Trent Rankin in God. Too many Salvation Church people today have no Gastonia, NC desire for the things salvationchurchnc.org of God, and do not salvationchurchnc@gmail.com want to hear the message. Others mock and revile us just because we love Jesus. As Christians, this discourages us, and sometimes we are ready to just give up. This is exactly what Satan wants. He wants Christians who are frustrated and discouraged. He wants Christians to quit. The last thing he wants is people living faithful for God. He does not want us telling others about Jesus. Even in the midst of our frustrations and discouragements, we must keep on keeping on for God. Just as with Elijah, God knows our frustrations, and He stands with us. God is also working. Just as He helped Elijah, He helps us. Even in our sinful world, God is still changing lives, and winning lost souls. When we feel frustrated and discouraged, may we stop and listen to that still, small voice of God. We may have difficult days, yet the world needs our testimony. Today may we trust in God, and remember that the work of God is greater than our frustrations and discouragements.
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and even deeper red ones. What a contrasting amazing display! And all of those contrasts were created by our loving God for our benefit and to let us know a little smidgen of who He is. But some contrasts are not pleasurable, are they? Last week our family had six days of unpleasant contrast; six sud- Dennis Siracusa den nerve jangling Spiritual Gardening medical emergencies. Two family deaths, one critical car accident and three other emergency room visits; contrasts for certain because our family has never had issues like this pile up on us before. This is the sort of collective event one never forgets and it troubles us; it’s not the same as sitting quietly on one’s porch. 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC As I searched for answers in God’s Word, I believe I • DonGibsonTheatre.com began to understand. In Job 14:14, the Lord reminds us that sometimes our days are a struggle and warfare. I guess this is because we sinful humans have done a good job GREAT AMERICAN messing up this earthly sancCOUNTRY BAND & tuary God has gifted to us. CARNEGIE TRADITION th Then there are other scriptures Friday, November 17 like Amos 3:16 that inform us 8:00 pm • Tickets Available “does disaster come to a city unless the Lord has planned it?” To begin to weigh this out let’s look at Matthew 6:22-23
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This morning, sitting on my front porch, I saw contrasting light filtering through our trees. The sun, rising in the east, was brightly pouring through areas where branches and leaves were not; and dappled light was falling throughout our forest. As the sun rose higher over our tree tops, it would move the morning’s coolness aside and lay out a contrasting blanket of warmth and that progression of light and heat was part of God’s infinite bigger picture. Regulating the natural life of a great many plants, and my emotional life too. Similarly I saw my crape myrtle’s beautiful red prolific blossoms and recalled that when our hundreds of white Christmas lights, wrapped around the trunk branches were lit, this tree looks like a giant cherry ice-cream cone. What a joy! But what a joy crape myrtles are altogether; purple ones, pink, white
Two southern gospel groups will be performing Sat. Nov 11th 6:00PM at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC. The Lore Family from Portsmouth OH, who travels the nation singing God’s praises, and The Band of Brothers from Monroe NC. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Annointed gospel music every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 Carroll Cooke provided photos which instructs us to try to see the big picture; God’s eternal perspective; with a good eye that is filled with light. To do that aren’t we trying to wrap arms and minds of flesh around infiniteness; holiness and love in its purest form? It’s impossible isn’t it? What I do understand, however, is that it is ok to ask God our “why’s;” to share our pain and sorrow with Him and as Ann Voskamp has noted in One Thousand Gifts, to resolve not to “shield God from my anguish by claiming He’s not involved in the ache of the world.” Still, if we didn’t have pain to contrast with love, joy, peace and kindness wouldn’t we think less of the good; over time? And running a world of 7.4 billion people is something we can’t fathom. God is a sovereign, loving God. My job and yours is to trust Him and remember that He IS THE BIG PICTURE!
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
Belmont Sports Hall of Fame 30th Annual Banquet held By Stan Cromlish The boys of spring and summer headlined the 30th Annual Belmont Sports Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, in the Family Life Center of Park Street United Methodist Church. McKenney Family Dealerships made the evening of remembrance and honor possible. The master of ceremonies was Joe Lawing. Sandra Railey, Lowell Mayor, opened the banquet with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. Mr. Austin Robinson, Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, delivered the invocation. Hall of Famer Phil Tate delivered a touching tribute to a long-time contributor to not only of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame but South Point Red Raider football, Bobby Brown. Bobby lost his battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on June 4, 2017. Mayor Charlie Martin delivered opening remarks about how its citizens were the reason, Belmont sports, and Belmont, in general, is a great place to live. Joe Lawing recognized the larger number of dignitaries that were in attendance at the banquet. A round of applause welcomed all current Belmont Sports Hall of Famers in attendance. The evening's speaker was Duke University Head Baseball Coach Chris Pollard. The baseball flavor was never more present than when Coach Pollard stated, "This evening definitely has a baseball flair about it, and it speaks to how much this community loves that sport." Leadership and accountability are hallmarks of Coach Pollard's Duke baseball team, and he spoke to what it takes to be a champion. Cham-
pions go the extra mile and work harder than anyone else. His champion analogy was repeated several times during the evening with each inductee. "Anytime you bring a championship back to your hometown; it's special.", Coach Pollard in talking about the 2011 NCHSAA State Champion South Point Red Raider Baseball team. The first inductee of the evening was Rick Cherry. His niece, Chelsea Davis introduced him. Chelsea spoke fondly of her uncle and told him, "Uncle Rick, with or without this award, you will always be my MVP." Rick Cherry thanked the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame selection committee and recognized the great pitching staff of Stephen Cowie and Devon Lowery also joining him in induction. When told he was voted in by a five to four margin, he said, "I really appreciate the five people who voted for me." Rick spoke fondly of his days on the gridiron except for the games against rival Shelby who laid two heartbreaking losses on Rick Cherry led teams 14 to 13. His induction speech thanked everyone who helped mold him into the man he would become. Jim and Estelle Cherry, his grandparents, took him in and raised him as their own. He honored his wife and ended his remarks with "Ten days from now, November 3, my birthday, beat Shelby." Hall of Fame Coach Mickey Lineberger introduced Stephen Cowie and spoke to his drive for perfection. "I'll guarantee you that he'll try to drive better going home than he did coming up here." Coach Lineberger quipped. Coach Lineberger spoke that Stephen pitched during a time when many big-league pitchers came from Gaston County, and his most significant
quality was his work ethic. In those days, Coach Lineberger required the players to run the mile in under six minutes, but Stephen would not just run four laps around the football field but would run the bleachers on both sides during each lap because he wanted to be able to pitch a complete game. Stephen spoke about how thankful he was to his parents and how blessed he was to grow up in Belmont. His comment was, "Something that I appreciate now that I don’t think I appreciated at the time was the amount of exposure I received. A lot of people came to see me because coach Lineberger told them to come see me play and I was at a program with the history of South Point." "The way he modeled being a teammate is the same way he models being a father, a husband, a friend and a brother today," as Ian Gibson introduced Devon Lowery. Devon Lowery delivered the most emotional speech of the evening because he wanted to thank everyone in Belmont who had been instrumental in his upbringing from Little League to his Major League career. "You guys don't know how thankful I am and how appreciative I am of this city and this town. And, how this town represents excellence and how this town represents hard work. That's what I took to sports, and that's what I took from this town," Devon stated. He gave the platform that he had to thank everyone who gave him the opportunity to be great. To his teammates, Devon thanked them for pushing him to be a leader and be the best. Belmont Abbey and Coach Smith, he praised their willingness to allow him to work out any time he needed. He named South Point High School as the best
high school in the country, and he praised the leadership at his current coaching job at Clover High School. Speaking of Coach Lineberger, Devon said, "I remember that big red truck and any time he'd pull up in front of my house, I knew we'd be going somewhere. He would always tell you something positive. That always stuck with me." Devon's love of not only his family but the community shone through as loudly as the jacket he wore to the evening's ceremonies. He gushed, "It was not Lowery on my back when I made the show, but Belmont. Belmont made me want to be that guy that made the Major Leagues." As the night drew to a close, introducing the 2011 NCHSAA State Champion baseball team was the current South Point Red Raider Baseball coach, Jason Lineberger. Jason spoke fondly of that team's work ethic and willingness to do whatever it took to be great. Because of their tremendous hustle shagging baseballs, they were able to get in more batting practice at Doak Field in Raleigh during the 2011 State Championship tournament. "This team made every day count, and I don't remember anything from that season but day 37 of the season and day 3 of the state champi-
(L to R) Jordan Edgerton and Jeffrey Springs were inducted along with their teammates on the 2011 NCHSAA State Champion Red Raider Baseball Team. onship because they earned the title because they worked for it," Coach Jason Lineberger shared about this team. Jeffrey Springs, Jordan Edgerton, Derek Perry, Austin Robinson, Derek Treffinger, Spencer Wiles, Jake Wise and Patrick Horne made the trip home to accept their induction into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame. Keith Walden received Logan's award as he could not attend the ceremony. This team will remember not only the State Championship
but this evening's ceremony. This was an evening that honored Belmont Sport's best and Belmont stood front and center as a community that honors all its heroes. As the 30th Annual banquet closed, and the curtain came down, the inductees stood proudly with their lifelong supporters, and the images shared and remembered this evening will be etched forever in their memory banks of life.
(L to R) Stephen Cowie, Devon Lowery, and Rick Cherry were inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame at the 30th Annual Banquet.
Duke University Head Baseball Coach, Chris Pollard delivered the 2017 Belmont Sports Hall of Fame keynote address. Photos by Roxann Rankin
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Scenes from the Annual Belmont BooFest
The City of Belmont's annual Boofest was held in Stowe Park last weekend and a huge number of men, women, boys, girls, ghouls, goblins and other characters showed up for the Halloween fun. Belmont Parks and Rec. photos
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Stanley Middle School open house If you attended Stanley High School, Stanley Junior High, Stanley Middle School, or Kiser Elementary School at the current Stanley Middle School building, you are invited to a drop in open house from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 5. This is a time for you to visit friends and former teachers and walk the halls once more before the transition to the new Stanley Middle School building in January.
The Mt. Holly Middle School Hawks softball team defeated W.C. Friday 3-2 to take the 2017 Gaston County Softball championship. The Hawks were undefeated for the entire season and repeated their 2016 championship. The Hawks also won the 1984 county championship. Gaston Schools photo Two Gaston County high school students - James Swayney,left, of Hunter Huss and Scott Queen, right, of Stuart W. Cramer are among 12 students from the Charlotte region chosen for the Broadway Experience. They will travel to New York City for a first-class experience of Broadway through a program sponsored by the N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Gaston Schools photos
High school students preparing for fall plays, spring musicals
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With the 2017-2018 academic year moving along, Gaston County Schools is shining the spotlight on drama productions. Students across the county are working toward fall and spring productions that promote the performing arts in our schools. Some schools are putting an emphasis on plays this fall. Hunter Huss High School hosted a production of “Dr. Seuss on the Loose” for area kindergarten students while East Gaston High School is staging two one-act plays: “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” and “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” Last weekend, South Point High School produced the play, “12 Angry Men.” Chuck Stowe, theater arts teacher at Stuart W. Cramer High School, believes a play challenges students in new ways. Being involved in a high school play teaches students about acting, staging, scripts, set design, directing, being in front of an audience, and more. “Our fall production of Shakespeare’s ‘MacBeth’ is pushing the students to excel in every area,” said Stowe. “We’re pulling in regional experts to help train our students.” Spring is the time for musicals. With shows like Footloose (Forestview), The Music Man (Ashbrook), The Little Mermaid (Highland), Zombie Prom (South Point), and Cinderella (Stuart W. Cramer), our high schools are giving Broadway exposure to students in Gaston County. Julie Ballard, theater arts teacher at Hunter Huss, said the emphasis on the fine arts in schools give people a common interest and teach students important skills. Ballard also knows the significance of sharing theater. Hunter Huss students presented “Dr. Seuss on the Loose” to area kindergarten students earlier this month. “I heard once that arts are transcultural,” she said. “Theater and dance can bring people from all ages, walks of life, and religion and political views together. It’s important for students to experience that in addition to the confidence boost, problem-solving skills, and creativity they get from sharing their work.” Stowe said drama teachers in Gaston County rely on one another to further their programs. “It’s exciting to hear and see what my colleagues and their students are doing,” he said. “Every program is getting stronger each year. The Gaston County theater arts and dance teachers work closely to support one another and encourage continued growth.” Below is a list of the fall plays and spring musicals. Check with the school for times and ticket prices. • November 2 - “MacBeth” (Stuart W. Cramer) • November 16-18: Two one-act plays: “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” and “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” (East Gaston) • March 1-3: “The Little Mermaid” (Highland) • March 23-24: “Zombie Prom” (South Point) • April (TBD): “The Music Man” (Ashbrook) • April 19-21: “Footloose” (Forestview) • April 20-22: “Cinderella” (Stuart W. Cramer)
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Gaston Schools October Good News ous tourist attractions. Chuck Stowe, theater arts teacher at Stuart W. Cramer High School, was chosen to serve as a chaperone for the trip. Hunter Huss High School football coach Jamal McKoy was selected as “Coach of the Week” for the Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints football game. McKoy along with other “Coach of the Week” award recipients will be honored with an on-field presentation at the December 17 game against the Green Bay Packers. As “Coach of the Week,” McKoy received a $1,000 donation from the Carolina Panthers, Toshiba, and the National Football League for the school’s athletic program. Hunter Huss High School athletic director Steve Gardner received the Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award for Region 6. The award was presented by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Carr Elementary received a $4,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The youth literacy grant will be used to support the “One Book, One School” program that involves students and teachers reading the same book and being involved in activities and discussions related to the book. A group of high school students from South Point, East Gaston, and Stuart W. Cramer attended a Textiles Day program at the Gaston College Kimbrell Campus in Belmont. Additionally, students from Hunter Huss High School participated in a Manufacturing Day program at Lanxess. The programs gave students an opportunity to learn about jobs available in Gaston County and what skills are needed to have a successful career in advanced manufacturing. South Point High School football players Phillip Davis and Matthew Robinson were
selected for the N.C. Shrine Bowl team. The culinary arts program at Stuart W. Cramer High School has been named in memory of Katharine Cramer Angell, the daughter of Stuart W. Cramer and co-founder of the Culinary Institute of America. A dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling was held on September 26 with representatives of the Cramer family and the Culinary Institute as special guests. Gaston Early College High School students Meghan Russell and Emily Kirby performed in the recent “Little Mermaid Jr.” production at the Kings Mountain Little Theater. Highland School of Technology media specialist Laura Long invited WBTV news anchor John Carter to visit her class. He spent the morning discussing television broadcasting with the students. The Highland Beta Club collected school supplies for students at York Chester Middle School. Tiffany Fletcher is the club adviser. The Bessemer City Middle golf team received six sets of junior golf clubs from Crossroads Rescue Mission in Shelby. Belmont Middle School embraced diversity with their “Year of Wonder” challenge. Students cut out hand shapes and expressed what makes them unique. The challenge encouraged students to treat everyone with kindness. North Belmont Elementary celebrated the “Night of Family Literacy (NFL)” reading program. Students and staff dressed in their favorite athletic team attire and participated in reading activities. Stuart W. Cramer High School hosted four university choirs as part of the Collegiate Choral Symposium in an effort to introduce students to music/chorus programs at
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Belmont Elementary Students of the Month... Belmont Central Elementary School has announced its October Students of the Month. 2nd Grade: Britton - Gavin Gulledge, Delaney - Lily Kitchen, Dunbar -Reagan Brynum, Earl - Aliyah Armstrong, Harkey-Jack Morris, Howard - Alice Bass, Parrish - Nylaya Dunbar, and Ross - Brayden Alvey. 3rd Grade: Adams - Nour El Asmar, Bridgeman -Elle Louise Blee, Groves - Jack Suarez, Justice - Hunter Hartness, McKinney Aidan McGinnis, Southard - Lincoln Shinsel, Stuckey - Asantewaa Cloud, Whisnant - Bre-
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the college level. High Point, Winston-Salem State, Gardner-Webb, and Claflin were the participating universities. Page Primary received 10 azaleas from Keep North Carolina Beautiful, which will be used for campus beautification. Sadler Elementary celebrated World School Milk Day. Teachers planned different activities and fun lessons so students could learn about how milk is produced and why it’s beneficial. The Southeast Dairy Association sponsored the event and gave the children an opportunity to meet a dairy farmer, ask questions, and see a calf. John Chavis Middle School raised more than $1,200 for hurricane disaster relief. Students donated money to be able to wear a hat at school during Hat Day and students participated in a five-on-five basketball tournament with half-court shots and other fun activities. The fundraiser was a great way to start the school’s Chavis CARES activities for the 2017-2018 year. Bessemer City Middle School hosted a group celebrating their 50-year graduation reunion from Lincoln High School. The classmates toured the sixth grade wing, which was the primary classroom location when the facility served as Lincoln High School. Bessemer City Middle band teacher Ryan Riley received full funding for a Donors Choose project to purchase supplies such as reeds, oil, and mouthpiece cleaner. Classroom Central’s mobile free store visited Bessemer City Primary and provided 150 teachers in the Bessemer City area with additional school supplies. Each teacher received $166 worth of supplies for a total of nearly $25,000. Rankin Elementary’s student council helped pack boxes of relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. The school partnered with Fozzy’s Future Heroes, which was created by the Carolina Panthers’ Fozzy Whittaker, to collect items to send to Texas. Lingerfeldt Elementary celebrated International Walk to School Day with students and their parents coming together to walk to school. Joining them for the walk were Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker, Gastonia mayor John Bridgeman, and representatives from the Gaston County Health Department and Lanxess, one of the school’s business partners. Belmont Central Elementary held a dedication ceremony for a new swing set on the second and third grades playground. Fifth grader Lilly Floyd conducted fundraisers and partnered with parents and volunteers from Duke Energy’s Allen Steam Plant to make the project a reality. Belmont Central Elementary conducted a walking activity for International Walk to School Day. Parents and students met on the ball field and walked around the track.
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Highland School of Technology was chosen as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. The distinction is presented by the U.S. Department of Education. Highland is one of only six schools in North Carolina and 342 schools in the country selected for the honor this year. The graduation rate for Gaston County Schools has increased to 88.3 percent, which is the highest ever for the school district. Since the state first calculated the graduation rate in 2006, Gaston County has increased 20.2 points from 68.1 percent to 88.3 percent. The overall student proficiency rate on the state endof-grade and end-of-course tests has increased for Gaston County Schools. The proficiency rate for the 2016-2017 academic year is 55 percent compared to 52.9 percent the previous year. Additionally, the district had more schools to exceed academic growth expectations. South Point High School student Jessica Helton and Highland School of Technology students Mary Martin and Nicholas Thorpe were selected as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are three of approximately 16,000 students from across the country chosen for this honor and will continue in the competition for a National Merit Scholarship. James Swayney of Hunter Huss High School and Scott Queen of Stuart W. Cramer High School were selected for “The Broadway Experience” program sponsored by the N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The program is an all-expenses paid weekend trip to New York City for 12 students from high schools in the Charlotte region. While in New York, the students will attend Broadway shows, enjoy backstage tours, and visit vari-
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Cramer takes down Huss in 21-14 OT win By Johin Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
For Stuart Cramer last Friday’s football matchup with the Hunter Huss Huskies was important. Right now Cramer is on pace to have their best season yet. Huss on the other hand is also having a great season. At this stage in the season every game counts. The competition in the Big South 3A is tough. There is little room for error. The stakes are just too high. For both teams finishing the season strong would put them in a good spot for a solid playoff slot, and possibly a home game. It was likely that this game would turn out to be a matter of who wanted it more. The Huskies fought the Storm hard and the matter needed to be settled in overtime. When it was all over Cramer game out with a big 21-14 win. It looked like the Storm wanted it more. The win moves Cramer to 7-3. The first half was all about special teams and defense. Both teams were held scoreless in the first quarter. In the second quarter Cramer got on the scoreboard when John Griffin blocked a Huss punt. Landon Helton recovered it in the end zone for a Cramer TD. Those were the only points of the first half. At halftime Cramer was up 7-0. In the beginning of the third quarter the Huskies tied
things on a big 77-yard touchdown run. Few minutes later senior quarterback Jaylen Rocquemore put the Storm ahead with a 7 run. Devin Baldwin’s PAT kick put the the score at 14-7 Cramer. In the fourth quarter the Huskies answered the challenge and score one more time to the tie the game up 14-14. Neither team would score again before regulation time ran out. The game would go into overtime. Overtime can be tricky, anything can happen. It’s best to get things done. When your opponent has the ball hold. When you have it strike as hard as you can to get it over with. Jaylen Rocquemore scored on the first play of overtime with a 10 run. Another Baldwin PAT kick put the score at 21-14. The Storm defense held Huss when they got the ball back. The game ended with the score still sitting at 21-14. In this game Cramer was able to overcome some setbacks. The Huskies were able to move the ball on Cramer. Huss had 356 yards of total offense compared to Cramer’s 240. Despite the discrepancy in stats, Cramer got things done when everything was on the line. The Storm made the best of their opportunities and hung tough. The Cramer players played with guts and pulled out the win. “I’m really proud of our guys effort,” head coach Ben
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Stuart Cramer’s #8 Jaylen Rocquemore looks for a receiver while #50 Chase Bradley and #73 Hayden Kish block. McMillan said. “They showed a lot of heart. It was a huge win for us.” Now Cramer needs to focus on their next game. The Storm will finish up the regular season against the Forestview Jaguars. If Cramer beats Forestview they will finish up the regular season at 8- 3. That would be the best regular season record in the school’s history. However, even with a win the playoff situation is uncertain. A conference title is out of the question, but there’s an outside chance Cramer can end up in a tie for second place in the Big South 3A. Heck, to be honest a crystal ball or even a Ouija board Storm player #22 Kaiser Kayton gets a hand-off from #8 Jaylen Rocquemore. couldn’t tell you how things are going to stack up as far as playoff seedings go. There are still too many variables. So instead of agonizing over what if scenarios, Coach McMillan and his staff are going to focus on Forestview. Cramer will let the chips fall where they may. Coach McMillan is proud of his team’s progress. He wants his squad to keep moving forward. “We hope to continue that momentum for the rest of the season and hopefully into the playoffs,” McMillan said. Cramer will face the Jags at Forestview. The game is set Storm runner #4 Tyreese Morris teams up with #8 Jaylen Rocquemore for a gain in the 21-14 for 7:30. victory over Hunter Huss.
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South Point’s offensive line keeps the Red Raiders moving By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
Football games are won in the trenches. Whoever controls the line of scrimmage sets the tempo of the game. That’s a football fact. The players who battle it out on the line are the unsung heroes of the game. It’s no secret that South Point prides itself on being a team that loves to run the football. To be specific, a team that plays power football. Power football is all about running the ball hard. It’s about hitting your opponent again and again until you wear them out and they start making mistakes. To play football the “South Point Way” you need a good offensive line. The Red Raiders coaching staff works hard to find players that can be effective linemen. South Point has a knack for finding smart and aggressive players. The Red Raiders look for players who care more about their team then they do about themselves. Over the years the South Point linemen haven’t always been the biggest or the strongest players on the field. They have however, been the players that give everything they have to keep the chains moving. Power football has garnered the Red Raiders multiple state championships and countless conference championships. To be an offensive lineman at South Point is a special thing. Just before getting on the bus for a trip to Rutherford County to face the Chase Trojans the South Point offense line sat down and discussed all things football. The players that make up the 2017 offense line for South Point are a bunch of hard working blue-collar guys. They are the people who make things happen up front. That fact is summed up by senior center Ethan Jackson. “There’s nothing like them,” Jackson said of his teammates. “They are the hardest-working guys I have been around. They are the leaders of the team.” Right now the South Point Red Raiders are the top 2A team in the state. Big Red has not lost a game since October of last year. Being the top team in the state isn’t lost on left tackle Larry Dowdy. “It means we are blessed,” Dowdy said of the Red Raiders ranking. “We have great coaches and men willing to work for what we have.” South Point’s last loss came against Hunter Huss in October of 2016. That loss galvanized the offensive line and the rest of the team. It motivated the Red Raiders onto a state championship. Last year’s Huss loss still serves as motivational fodder to this day. For the linemen it’s a reminder of past adversities overcome and goals that have yet to be obtained. This group does not like to lose. ‘We haven’t faced a lot of adversity this year,” right tackle Riley Nichols said. “We have dominated. It goes back to last year when we lost to Hunter Huss. There’s not a group of guys that hate losing as much as this one.”
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The South Point offensive line takes a moment after their 69-0 win over Chase. The South Point line is responsible for making the Red Raiders offense one of the best in the state. Front Row: 70 Dalton Rhodes,51 Riley Nichols,55 Ethan Jackson,50 Colin Owensby, and 66 Victor Hernandez. Back Row: 52 Aryn Moore,68 Peyton Chaney, Coach Adam Hodge,72 Larry Dowdy, 62 Wesley Barker, and 53 Josh Bogen. Photos by Calvin Craig/Super Raiders
South Point defender CJ Jennings #27 lends a hand in this tackle. If all things were equal some could take Nichols comment as brash. However, with this group all things are not equal. This is a very humble group of players. “We don’t want anybody to think we are cocky or boastful because we aren’t,” senior right guard Victor Hernandez said. The Red Raider offensive line is grounded. They are confident, but they are far from being cocky or arrogant. Week in and week out they know what’s on the line. They face each game as a challenge. Early in the season they faced one of their toughest challenges when they pulled out a 22-14 win over Crest. The game was marred with penalties that were uncharacteristic for South Point football. Senior left guard Wesley Barker didn’t forget what happened. Like all of his teammates Barker chose to learn from those mistakes and not let them happen again. ‘We were killing ourselves with penalties,” Parker said of the Crest game. “We were not quite as disciplined as we are now.” Dowdy quickly chimed in to reinforce the lessons learned. “We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot,” Dowdy added. The sixth member of the Red Raider offensive line is tight end Josh Bogen. In the Red Raider system the tight end is asked to block. Some tight ends may be bothered by not getting a lot of passes thrown their way. Not Bogen, he’s another example of how selfless this crowd is. “It’s fun,” Bogen said of his role. “I don’t care about catching passes. It’s fun being a part of a team like this.” Along with the starters, several backups were present and shared their thoughts. Tomorrow’s Red Raider starters were represented by juniors, Aaron Moore and Dalton Rhodes along with sophomores, Colin Owensby and Peyton Cheney. There is no separation between the starters and the backups. The players kid and joke with each other regardless of whether they are starters or not. To these guys they are all family. Everybody in the room deeply cares about the guy sitting next to them. Everyone jokes when they talk about how Cheney got his nickname “Stork.” “It’s because I’m tall and skinny but I have the heart of a of a lion,” Cheney said. After Chaney is through describing how he got his nickname the other players take turns joking with Chaney and each other. Yep, there’s no doubt that this group is tight. “We are more than teammates,” Hernandez added. “We are brothers.”
South Point junior Keaton Hale runs for a gain in the Chase game. The closeness shared by the lineman is echoed by head coach Adam Hodge. Hodge understands where these guys are coming from. Back in his playing days Hodge was a starting lineman himself for South Point. He was part of a Red Raider team that won a state championship in 2003. “They obviously love one another,” Hodge said of the linemen. “They love playing for each other. It’s fun to see a group of guys who don’t care who gets the credit.” Hodge also understands how important this group of players is to the team. “Without them it doesn’t matter what place you call,” Hodge states. “If you don’t win the line of scrimmage you don’t win the game.” With all the talk about power football one would think that the South Point offense is one-dimensional. To think that would be a big mistake Last year the Red Raiders started to develop a credible passing game. This year that progress has been amplified. South Point has morphed into a team that can not only run the ball well, but can also throw with lighting efficiency. Once again the focus rolls back to the offensive line. If you don’t give the quarterback time, he can’t throw the ball. Over the last two years the Red Raiders lineman have shown they are not a group of one trick ponies. The line has not only mastered the mindset of run blocking but also the nuances of pass protection as well. The results speak for themselves. Week after week the Red Raider offense is lighting up the scoreboard. At the Chase game, the offensive line once again help the Red Raiders come away with a victory. This time it was a 69-0 shellacking of the Trojans. With that win, South Point moved to 10-0. They are still the top 2A team in the state. This week the Red Raiders will face their toughest challenge by far when they go head-to-head with the defending 2A champion Shelby Golden Lions. Against Shelby, the South Point line will need to dig deep. They will need to draw upon everything they have learned. The Shelby game is big. Whoever wins this game may just have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Of course this is something that the lineman know. Based on their demeanor one can bet that the Red Raiders offensive will go into the game prepared and ready to play.
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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized Tryon Elementary student Brayden Moss, who won the “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” essay contest. Brayden also led the Pledge of Allegiance during the meeting.
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Gaston County joined schools and individuals across the state of North Carolina celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally grown apple in celebration of North Carolina Crunch on Oct. 24. Students at Chapel Grove Elementary, WA Bess Elementary, and Lowell Elementary were able to sample apple slices from three different varieties grown in North Carolina (Jonagold, Granny Smith, and Golden Delicious), vote for their favorite type, and then select an apple of their choice, if they desire. The sampling was provided by Gaston County Schools and open to all students regardless of whether they have purchased a lunch. The collective “crunch” activity encouraged healthy eating and supports farm to school and local food initiatives throughout the state of North Carolina. The celebration was supported by Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services to promote healthy eating and obesity reduction for our community. The Gaston County Food Policy Council also collaborated to support NC Crunch by creating an online event to provide an opportunity for anyone in the community to participate, including details about where to purchase your local apple (or other produce to crunch on): Gaston County Celebrates NC Crunch. For more information about the North Carolina Crunch, visit www.growing-minds.org.
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1994 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK, 5.8 liter, 351 Windsor engine, chrome brush guard, needs some love, asking $2000. 704-750-6310, leave message.
DRIVERS WANTED: Class A CDL. Full & part-time. 12 positions available in Spartanburg SC. All local trips. 2 yrs experience, 53’ trailers. Excellent pay. Great benefits. Cyclone Trucking. 704-236-4095.
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.
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4 SITES IN ROSE HILL CEMETERY, for the price of 3, you pay transfer fee. 2x2, lot 130 #3&4, and 140, #3&4, Contact Rose Hill Sales, or DalenAlma@gmail. com
MICHELIN DEFENDER, USED TIRES, Four 225/60R17, approx. 1/2 tread, asking $200, (were $170 each, new). Call 704-484-2532.
1940 FORD DELUXE OPERA COUPE. Black, original flat head 8 cyl engine. Three on the tree. All original car. Excellent shape! Asking $50,000. 704-692-6691. 2001 CAMPER, 32 FT., $3800. 2005 Town & Country, $350, trans. bad. 1995 Mercury Marquis, nice, $2000. Tires & wheels, 15-18-20. 828-2231982. 2003 FORD FOCUS, 132K MILES, all the buttons, clean title, $3700. 704-466-5516, 828485-5522. 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, SIGNATURE SERIES, extra clean, original owner, 92,000 miles, $2750. 1991 FORD RANGER, good condition, $1700. 704-435-9042, 704-4725008. 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING, V-6, auto, 129K miles, $2200. 704-477-6458.
HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD, pass drug test, physical & background check. Call United Cab. 704-482-7000. NOW HIRING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLERS & HELPERS Must have clean drivers’ license. Subject to pre-employment drug screen & background check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air. 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704487-7877. IN NEED OF CDL DRIVER. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC, 28152. 704-472-4666. 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.
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EMPLOYMENT DIPPITY DAWG in Shelby has an open position for an experienced pet groomer. 65% commission. 704-487-6805. (11/02) WE NEED A VERSATILE CONSTRUCTION WORKER. Must have experience, own transportation and pass background check. Blake 704-477-6894 or Adam 828-447-8278. 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 INHS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for yard switcher. Please contact Mark at 671 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC. EXPERIENCED MECHANIC NEEDED. Apply in person, Peeler Automotive, 1012 West Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC. Serious inquiries only. 704538-7290. DIESEL/TRUCK MECHANIC. Full & part time. 1 yrs experience. Local job. Excellent pay. Good benefits. Cyclone Trucking. 704-236-4095. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN NEEDED. Must be able to work independently. No travel. Valid Drivers License & Clean criminal background needed. 704-5388901.
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. 704-487-4443.
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TWO GARAGE DOORS, 7’X9’, Genie motor, chain driven, remote, $300. Gas fireplace with gas logs & remote, like new, $225. 828-447-3170, 828-2890181.
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SET OF BUCKET SEATS, for Ford or Merc., $100 obo. Snapper tiller, electric start, $1100 obo. Everlast Punching Bag. $35 obo. Stainless Steel Hopper for Spreader Truck, $700 obo. 704434-8924, leave message.
2 TRAXASS E-MAXX REMOTE Control Monster Trucks. 2 chargers, 8 batteries, spare parts, like new, $600 for both. 704472-2248. POKER TABLE/ CARD TABLE. Text 731-803-9308 for pictures. SWEET POTATOES, $20 bushel. Tennessee Red, Asian Purple, Asian Red & Asian White. Billy Wells, 828-245-0248.
FIREWOOD, ALL HARDWOOD, cut, split, dump truck load delivered, $190. 980-2419010. ESTATE SALE, DRYER, $200. Baby layette, $20. New car seats & diaper bags, luggage, window fan, $35. 2 wheel chairs, $50 each. 704-600-6229, 864-8121319. SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD DELIVERED, 5’x8’ trailer load, $70. 1/2 load, $40. 704-9745444, 704-671-4181, leave message. LIKE NEW BASSET SOFA & matching chair $120. 704-6006448. ATIO TABLE, GLASS & METAL, 40”x66”. 6 chairs, excellent shape, $200. 704-434-5839. 8N FORD TRACTOR, EXCELLENT CONDITION, all original, 704-472-2050, 704-482-4815. HORSE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE, Bridals, Blankets, combs, leads, etc. Includes Storage Building. 828-286-0062, 828-305-8259.
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HITACHI CW40 SCROLL SAW with192 page complete guide. $75.00. 704-866-0644 (H) or 704-400-6959 (Cell). (11/02)
GIRL TWIN BEDROOM, twin bed, 2 dressers & bedding, $250. Pictures, available. 9 PERSON JACUZZI, new cover, patio protected, $2000. Pictures available. 704-692-8641.
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MANURE SPREADER, PTO driven, 4’x10’ = 80 bushel, good condition, $1550. 828-286-0159.
TILLER-MTD YARD MACHINE with dual direction tines. Like New. Good for landscaping and gardening. $200.00. 704-8660644 (H) or 704-400-6959 (Cell). (11/02)
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BLACK ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE: Steers, bulls, replacement heifers, cows and cow/calf pairs. Call or text, 704-418-1071.
DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Now offering Above Ground & Inground pools. We also open/ close pools, maintenance, etc. Also offering, parts & supplies. 828-245-7540, 704-418-3277. WASHER, DRYER, STOVE, refrigerator & freezer, $1400 or will sell separate. Delivery available. 864-279-4207. GAS LOG INSERT, excellent condition, $140. 828-289-7783. HUSQVARNA RIDING LAWNMOWER, 54” cut, like new, 81 hours, storage kept, paid $2800, sell $2295. Call Jim, 828-2879272, 828-429-7511. 16 FT. BASS BOAT for sale. Center console, 75HP trolling motor, fish finder, well equipped. $2500. 828-442-0101. KITCHEN APPLIANCES: Kenmore refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and stove. All in excellent condition, like new, $500 for all. 828-245-6363, 828-4299538. MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE; Fresh cut Oak or Hickory. Call 1-828-395-0758.
MALE SIBERIAN AVAILABLE for stud service. Blue eyes, dark gray with much wolf brown markings. References. 704-2595052.
VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net. COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659. TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT, one in Ocean Lakes, 2BR 2BA, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3BR 2.5BA, Real Nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included, Ocean view off back porch. 704434-9502. OCEAN LAKES, 3BR, 2BA, washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart inc. $1200 wk. 704-472-7145. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 BR, 2BA. Also, pullout couch, queen size & golf cart. Weeks & weekends. Good off season rates. 704-482-9781, 704-472-5182.
USED CAMPER TOPS: Various Sizes & Styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. 828-9800881.
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DOWNED TREE REMOVAL, free estimates. Call, 1-828-3950758.
$$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704695-4917. Rick Hutton, Collector.
DIRT BIKE NECK BRACE, paid $300, sell for $150. Nice riding clothes available. Call 828-3950193. HOSPITAL BED FOR SALE, electric and manual operation. Only used one day, $700. 828429-3864. KEROSENE HEATER never been used, brand new, $50. 828-229-3284.
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2001 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL, $14,000. 2002 Sportster 883, $4000. Both, $17,000, Both Pearl White, windshields, helmets, garage kept, low mileage. 704-473-8713.
PETS•LIVESTOCK FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 704-472-7116 or 704482-3392. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847. BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered. Male & female available. Bred for family companionship & protection. Both parents on site. Call 704-300-0207. AKC ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, up to date on shots & de-worming. Taking deposits now. Be ready 10/29/17, 5 males, 3 females. Call for more information, 704-419-9389.
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RED ROAD TOWING PAYING CASH FOR YOUR CAR Running or not, title, no title. Charles Dellinger. 704-692-6767, 704487-0228.
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WE BUY YOUR UNWANTED AND JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. Not titles needed. ID required. 803-374-7545.
WWII COLLECTOR: Wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knifes & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. 828-980-3329.
WANTED: AMMO, Old & new, reloading supplies. Call 828245-6756.
WANT TO BUY - LAND to build home. Minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view. Email details, price, etc: landpage777@gmail. com
YARD SALES BELMONT YARD SALE -2048 Middleton Farm Dr, Sat., Nov. 4th, 8 am – 12 (noon). Couches, Patio Furniture, Home Decor’ and other household items.
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HELD OVER 1 MORE WEEK Prices Are Falling!
Going On NOW At Laughlin's! #725
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Rocker Recliner
Sleeper Sofa Your Choice of Twin, Full, or Queen
3 Different Ones... One Low Price!
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Bedroom Sets
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BEDDING ALSO ON SALE! MIS-MATCH MATTRESS CRAZY QUILT Twin Sets Full Sets Queen Sets 99 $ 99 $ 99 $
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EURO - PILLOW TOP MATTRESS Twin Sets Full Sets Queen Sets King Sets $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99
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400 N. LAFAYETTE ST. SHELBY, NC Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 pm • Sat. 8:30 - 4:00 pm 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH WITH CREDIT APPROVAL. VISA, MASTERCARD, & DISCOVER ACCEPTED
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