Banner-News 10-13-22

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Cycle North Carolina bicyclists converge on downtown Belmont

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Crystal clear skies and crisp early autumn temperatures last week made perfect riding weather for the first -ever visit to Belmont of the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride.

Hundreds of bicyclists rode to Stowe Park last Tuesday afternoon where a small tent city had been set up for them. The riders freshened up in two huge mobile shower tractor trailer rigs, then headed downtown to check out the restaurants and shops. About 100 of the riders decided to stay in local hotels.

Belmont was just one stop on

the rider’s journey that started at the Tryon Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C., and eventually ended up in Holden Beach, N.C.

The cyclists pushed their pedals a total of 375 miles.

Ride director Chip Hofler talked about the diverse nature of the riding group.

“We have 650-700 riders from 39 states taking part,” he said. “They also came from as far away as France and Germany.

The oldest is 85 years old and the youngest is nine years old. The average age is 61 years old.”

One of the riders was Philip Carnes of Belmont.

Craig Austin retires after 32 years with Belmont Fire Dept.

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

When Craig Austin retired a couple of weeks ago after three decades with the Belmont Fire Dept. and the rank of division captain, not only did his own career end but it also marked the first time in three generations that a member of the Austin family has not been actively involved in Belmont as a first responder.

Austin’s firefighting/lifesaving lineage goes all the way back to his grandfather Archie Austin who was one of the founders of the South Point Lifesaving squad. Next up was Craig’s father Tony who rose through the ranks to become a fire captain. Tony’s brothers Jimmy and Ronnie joined up and fought fires for many years. Jimmy took a turn at the chief job and Ronnie was assistant chief. Craig’s cousin and son of Jimmy the late Alan Austin was also a Belmont firefighter.

Then along came Craig.

“When I was a kid my dad was captain and I would hang out at the fire station,” Austin said. “It’s a family tradition.”

Austin began volunteering at the fire department in 1987 at the tender age of 16- and never looked back.

“I started in May 1987,” he said. “Then in October 1990 I went full time.”

“I’ve met more people from out of state, surprisingly, experiencing small NC towns and greenways, all the way from Tryon, NC, to the coast,” Carnes said. “All are great people, the weather was perfect, and ncsports.org did their homework in order to make it a very interactive experience throughout the whole ride. The NC Highway Patrol and local law enforcement played a big part in keeping us safe and visible from the very start.”

Philip’s mom, Connie Carnes was on hand as the riders came to Belmont.

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W.A. Bess Elementary chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School for the second time

Gaston Schools story

Gaston County Schools has another National Blue Ribbon School! The U.S. Department of Education announced today that W.A. Bess Elementary School in Gastonia is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. It is the second time that W.A. Bess Elementary has earned the national honor, first winning it in 2006.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona officially announced the winners on September 16, bestowing the recognition this year upon only 297 schools in the nation. Public and private K-12 schools receiving the honor have shown either outstanding academic performance or progress in closing the achievement gap. W.A. Bess is one of only five public schools in North Carolina to earn the coveted distinction for 2022.

“This is a very significant recognition for both W.A. Bess Elementary School and Gaston County Schools, and we are very proud of this national achievement,” said principal Laura Clark. “Being chosen as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School is one of the highest, most prestigious honors a school

people!

Riders heading out from Tryon Equestrian Center. Destination- Belmont.

Photo courtesy Cycle North Carolina

Craig Austin recently retired after over three decades with the Belmont Fire Dept. These days, he’s spending his time relaxing and teaching firefighting skills at Gaston College part time.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Ian – when devastation happens

Dr. Glenn Mollette

Life changes all the time. Nothing is permanent. The only constant is change.

Hurricane Ian proved again that life is unpredictable and so is the weather. One reminder from Hurricane Ian is that we can’t fight the weather and come out very well. Category four hurricanes are certain to bring devastation and loss of life to what or who is in its path.

Dozens of people in Florida lost their lives to Ian last week. Hundreds of millions of dollars of damage occurred. We can always hope that the weather will not be as bad as forecasted. We can always hope we will hold out, hang on, and survive but bad weather is a formidable foe.

California fires, Midwest tornadoes, Appalachian

flooding and now a gulf coast hurricane proves again that it’s best to get out of the way of mother nature. This often means hurrying to a place of safety depending on the threatening weather.

Hindsight always sees better. It’s easy to say this is what people should have done. We hope that the bad weather won’t be as bad as forecasted. We hang on hoping we will be able to ride out the storm.

The best that we can do is try to stay ahead of dangerous weather if we can. Relocate, or put ourselves in as safe a place as possible is vital.

Ft. Myer’s Beach has been dear for many years. My wife and I have visited there often. We have become very familiar with the very small island that is only about seven miles

Pumpkin everything season is here folks

By Lisa Harper

So last weekend, I got off to an early start in completing my Fall decorating. The final stop was at a local garden center to find pansies and pumpkins. Both were a success.

Now we wait on the summer temps to fade away permanently. Fall and cool temps are just meant to coincide..but we know all too well that here in the south, that doesn’t always happen.

I’ve already noticed the array of items both in stores and online scream pumpkin. Especially one of my favorite recipe sites I enjoy. Just the other day I’m almost positive I saved ten or more recipes that entailed pumpkin spice… or the orange stuff that comes in a can. Though, I’ve been tweaking recipes and dishes since last summer, there remains an abundance of wonderful Fall main meals, as well as desserts, that won’t bite me next time I step on the scale. Did you know the pumpkin is symbolic of prosperity and growth? Giving us all the more reason to visit a patch nearby. Or, my favorite, seeking out a pumpkin patch that offers an array of fun and food. When our son

was small, our annual trip this time of year usually meant a stop just across the SC border. There we would spend time enjoying the flavors of this season. Ice cream, jellies, and of course, pumpkins were readily available. Where does the time go?

Seriously though, the only pumpkin flavor I don’t like is when it’s introduced to anything coffee. I’ll keep drinking mine plain and simple. Everyone is different, and those long lines we see now wrapped around a certain coffee business, proves otherwise… our tastes buds are different.

Every year, it feels like pumpkin mania comes earlier. Though some of the products may seem to be marketing ploys, some segments of society seem to welcome it back with open arms every time.

Simply put, there are powerful cues that play into the nostalgia surrounding Fall. Pumpkins are indeed the mascot this time of year. Possibly even more so than with other seasons. My favorite time of the year is here, and I am glad.

When life gives you pumpkins, make pie.

long. We know some of the people impacted and who are hurting. We can’t imagine how they will ever overcome last week’s horrific hurricane. Some will likely never reopen their businesses or even consider trying to rebuild. Some will try but the climb back to any semblance of normalcy will be long and hard.

Overcoming devastation is never easy, sometimes impossible and at best takes a long time. Your devastation may not be a hurricane. Your devastation may not be weather related. We all must keep in mind that if we live life long enough, we will face some kind of devastation that hurts or even cripples us. Rendering prayer, kindness, emotional and financial support is being a good neighbor and treating others the way we hope to be treated when it happens to us.

By Dennis Siracusa

Isn’t it aggravating when an intriguing photo and headline shows up online leading us to find, after opening it, they omitted access unless you subscribe to the print news source displaying it? Why weren’t they honest up front about hiding their pitch for subscription services? That omission is irritating.

A man whose wife died suddenly left him grieving for years over her loss; he regularly relived her presence through triggered loving memories. Over time he became a lost soul; a wanderer living out of his car and a duffle bag. At the bottom of his duffle bag was an undeveloped 35mm film canister of his last few weeks with her. Eventually, feeling her memory slipping away, he dug out the film and had it developed.

But he was shocked! He wanted to see his wife but all the photos were of him. His wife had filmed him, possibly because it seemed she wanted to hold onto him; the memory of his face, smile, hair, and even his hands. Somehow he hadn’t been careful about photographing her.

As we think about it, life has lots of omissions; many are painful. Bev and I met a friend at lunch recently who told us of her father living in assisted living now. Nothing seems to make him happy or content and he has never let loose of his life-long habit of demanding constant attention and service. We asked her if her father had ever, in his life, affirmed her. Her response: NEVER!

In their book Intimate Encounters, Dr. David and Teresa Ferguson teach about

It may not be about you

By Mark Costner Centerview Baptist Church

Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.”

Zechariah was an old man when Gabriel appeared to him in the temple and told him he was about to be a father. The Scriptures don’t tell us much else about him except that he was a priest and was married to Elizabeth. By the time we read about John’s ministry, Zechariah is nowhere to be found. He likely died sometime earlier. Yet the thing Zechariah is remembered for,

most of all, is being the father of John the Baptist. This is just one prominent example from the New Testament, but the Bible is filled with men whose greatest contribution to the story of redemption were the children they raised. And in many cases, because they’re not named, we don’t know who they were.

Have you ever thought that perhaps the greatest mission God has for you is to be the kind of parent who raises Godly children in an increasingly hostile world? That the seeds you’re sowing today and tomorrow and next week won’t bear fruit until long after your gone? Of course, this is

Crystal Creek Stables of Mount Holly

no small task, and it goes against so much of what we hear today in popular culture: “We need to live in the moment. We need to find our own unique versions of happiness.”

In Gods kingdom, living just for the moment is silly because we have an eternity to which we look forward, and under Jesus’ rule, the greatest acts are those that put others first. Jesus Himself shunned human glory and endured shame. He chose to serve and calls us to do the same. So, the next time your kids are driving you up a wall, pause and remember: you just might be raising the next John the Baptist.

our human emotional capacity. If we liken it, as they do, to a cup, apparently we can fill that cup with good inputs or bad ones. If we attack someone by filling their cup with harsh words and criticism then that person is apt to spill harshness onto others they encounter AND undoing messy damage requires 2-3 good affirmation additions to overcome one terrible one. There is much to consider then about the power of our thoughts and tongue, the damage to self and others and especially the damage we can do to impressionable little children.

Most of us have many emotional wounds; words of condemnation, guilt thoughts, fears, anger, resentment, sadness and disappointment. Without a loving guiding hand we will cover those wounds until they poison our lives and relationships. Where is our help? First, let’s look at ourselves and make an honest assessment; compare ourselves to the truth of God’s Word. Then let’s turn to the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness and help. He is the only one who can. Galatians 5 teaches about the character God has to offer; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. Don’t we all yearn for these? When the Lord builds these into us we won’t be apt to hurt one another. Let’s learn our need for Jesus in John 15:5, and how to love in 1 Corinthians 13. Omitting Jesus from our lives is an eternal mistake but accepting His redemption and instruction (John 3:16) makes all the difference.

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General Election dates...

The General Election is November 8, 2022. Here are dates to remember.

October 14, 2022 (5:00 pm) Last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022 General Election.

October 20, 2022 One-stop absentee voting (early voting) begins for the 2022 General Election.

November 1, 2022 (5:00 pm) Last day to apply for an absentee ballot for the 2022 General Election.

November 5, 2022 One-stop absentee voting (early voting) ends for the 2022 General Election.

November 7, 2022 (5:00 pm) Last day to

apply for an absentee ballot for voters who expect to be unable to vote on Election Day due to sickness or physical disability.

November 8, 2022 (5:00 pm) Deadline for receipt of mail-out absentee ballots. November 8, 2022 General Election Day (polls open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm).

November 10, 2022 (10:00 am) Sample hand-to-eye recount.

November 14, 2022 (5:00 pm) Deadline for mail-out absentee ballots postmarked on November 8, 2022.

November 17, 2022 (5:00 pm) Pre-Canvass Meeting November 18, 2022 (11:00 am) Canvass of the 2022 General Election.

Globalization is here to stay and will evolve, most experts agree

Belmont Abbey College associate professor and business department head Dr. Brad Frazier had Belmont Rotarians checking labels in their shirts, jackets and purses and calling out countries of origin when he spoke on globalization at a recent club meeting.

Many countries were named, and only one or two club members could say “Made in the USA.”

Dr. Frazier, who also is a member of Belmont Rotary Club, said global trade goes back thousands of years and noted specifically the “Silk Road” in 200 BC over which Asian-area countries traded goods around the world.

He pointed out some pros of globalization, such as promoting lower costs for consumers and higher wages for workers, and some cons, such

as benefiting the wealthy at the expense of the poor and placing profits above people.

“Is Globalization Dying?” was the subject of Dr. Frazier’s presentation. After reviewing the history and present status of globalization, his conclusion was, “No, it is not dying, but it is evolving every day.”

ALL INVENTORY IN STORE

“Other countries’ economies (China, Asia, India) are booming,” he said. “And economies of scale will continue to push production to lower cost areas. The global world will most likely look much different in the coming decades,” he concluded.

Belmont Rotary Club, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, meets for lunch and a program on local topics each Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., at the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Belmont. Guests interested in learning more about local businesses and issues and how Rotary serves the community are welcome.

Dr. Brad Frazier, head of the business department at Belmont Abbey College.

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can receive. It recognizes our teachers, staff, students, and parents as well as our school community for having a long-time commitment to excellence in education and maintaining high academic standards and superior student achievement. We look forward to celebrating this achievement all year long and letting everyone know that W.A. Bess Elementary in Gastonia, North Carolina, is one of the best schools in the country.”

W.A. Bess Elementary will be honored during the National Blue Ribbon School awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. It is scheduled for November 3-4. A celebration at the school will be held in late November.

W.A. Bess Elementary School serves approximately 600 students in grades K-5. The school opened in 1982 and is named for Willard A. Bess, who served as an educator and school administrator for 42 years. W.A. Bess consistently ranks among the highest-achieving schools in Gaston County with students exceeding academic performance and growth expectations. The school has been recognized multiple times by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction as a School of Distinction, a School of Excellence, and an Honor School of Excellence.

In 2019, W.A. Bess became a North Carolina A+ School, the first one of its kind in Gaston County. As an A+ School, the arts are integrated across the curriculum, and teachers and staff work diligently to instill an understanding of and appreciation for the arts in students. The belief is that an arts-infused education benefits children not just in school, but throughout life as well since arts education is linked to higher academic achievement, positive social outcomes, and increased civic engagement.

Superintendent of Schools

W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “It is a distinct pleasure to congratulate W.A. Bess Elementary on being named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2022. This is an accomplishment that all schools strive for, but only a few are chosen. For W.A. Bess to receive the recognition twice is remarkable since it does not happen often.”

Dr. Booker added, “As a National Blue Ribbon School, W.A. Bess Elementary is part of an elite group of schools that are considered

to be the most outstanding in our country. We commend everyone who is and has been connected to W.A. Bess Elementary – this national award belongs to all of you, and it is well deserved.”

This is the fourth National Blue Ribbon School award for Gaston County Schools since the recognition program began in 1982. In addition to W.A. Bess Elementary winning the recognition in 2006 and 2022, Highland School of Technology received the national award in 2017. The former Arlington Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2003; Arlington consolidated with Sadler Elementary School when it opened in August 2004.

In announcing the National Blue Ribbon School award winners for 2022, Education Secretary Cardona stated, “I applaud all the honorees for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for creating vibrant, welcoming, and

BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

STANLEY - Terry Lynn ‘Tater’ Mashburn, 59, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Earnest and Doris Stillwell Mashburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry Lynn Mashburn, Jr.

Terry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kimberly Kuykendall Mashburn; loving father to his children, Jeffery Mashburn and wife, Barbara, Joshua Mashburn and wife, Feather, and Jessica Mashburn and her fiance’, Alden; paw-paw to his grandchildren, Andrew,

Eon, Ezra, Aiden, Hunter, and Aurora; brother of, Tony Mashburn, Larry Mashburn and wife, Debbie, and Jackie Welch; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews; and friend to many more. Loved by all, he will be missed.

The family will greet guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mr. Mashburn’s family.

affirming school communities where students can learn, grow, reach their potential, and achieve their dreams. As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, we know that our future will only be as strong as the education we provide to all of our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have gone above and beyond to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. These schools show what is possible to make an enduring, positive difference in students’ lives.”

Cardona added that earning the distinction as a National Blue Ribbon School affirms and validates the hard work of

students, educators, families, and communities in striving for – and attaining – exemplary achievement. National Blue Ribbon Schools serve

as models of effective school practices for state and district educators and other schools throughout the nation.

W.A. Bess Elementary tudents celebrate their award.

CYCLE

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“Philip was excited to take part in this bike ride,” she said. “He was scheduled for the one to Washington, D.C. but because of the pandemic it was canceled. I’m glad he was able to take time to do this. It’s good for the soul and good for the mind.”

Hofler explained why Belmont was chosen as a stop

“Stowe Park has good proximity to the downtown area which is fabulous,” he said. “We had never been here before, so we decided to spread our wings and try

Brandon Black, business development manager for Gaston County Tourism Development, was very happy abut the impact the ride had not just on Belmont but the county as a whole.

“It’s very exciting,” he said. “Anything to boost our local hospitality industry is good.”

Belmont’s downtown director, Phil Boggan, appreciated the visit by the cyclists.

“To my knowledge, this was the first overnight stay in downtown Belmont by the riders,” Boggan said. “Having an immediate influx of almost 700 people in downtown had a significant economic impact for our downtown businesses. Our businesses stayed open later

was much appreciated by all the cyclists. We met people from all over the country and they all mentioned how beautiful downtown Belmont was and they hope to come back to spend more time here.”

About the ride

The first Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride was held in 1999. The inaugural ride was a twoweek tour covering terrain from Murphy to Manteo. In the twenty-one years since, the Mountains to Coast Ride has traversed the state using a different week-long route each year. The ride has stopped overnight in more than 100 North Carolina towns and passed through over 800 North Carolina communities. The Mountains to Coast Ride is not a race, but a recreational trek across the state using scenic back roads. The ride is designed to promote physical fitness, good health and the scenic beauty of North Carolina.

North Carolina Amateur Sports created Cycle North Carolina in partnership with Visit North Carolina, Capitol Broadcasting Company and the N.C. Department of Transportation in 1999. In addition to the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride, NCAS organizes the Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride, the Cycle North Carolina Coastal Ride and the BODYARMOR State Games annually.

Signage welcomes riders to Belmont.

Chip Hofler was ride director for the event.

Bikes lined up.

“shower trucks”.

Riders arrived in Belmont in small groups.

Photos By Patriq Jones

Philip Carnes (green helmet) and Chris Hyland from Belmont took part in the ride. Photo by Connie Carnes

Church Directory

First United Methodist Church Stanley

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

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

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

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

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

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Employees of Containers/Trailers

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave 980-925-0433

Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

BELMONT

Alexander Memorial 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

Core Church 2316 Acme Rd. 704-822-8033

CrossFix Ministries

6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-601-5146

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

CRAMERTON

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church 151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

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

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

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

MT. HOLLY

Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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

Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

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

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

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

Kingdom Hall 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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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

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

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

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

LOWELL

Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

McADENVILLE

Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

DALLAS

Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

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 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

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 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

BESSEMER CITY

Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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Austin recollected how the Belmont Fire Dept. has grown.

“When I started there were six full timers,” he said. “Now, there are 27 full timers at two stations.”

Over the years, Austin kept himself educated and updated. He has over 30 state and federal firefighting and safety certifications. He has also witnessed the impact that technology has had on firefighting.

“The first trucks I drove

has manual transmissions no power steering,” he said. “Now they are automatic and air conditioned. Things such as pump controls are computerized too. The gear that firefighters wear has improved a lot. The coats and pants have much better protection and Kevlar. The thermal imaging cameras are a big help seeing through smoke. Everything is much better.”

So, what was Austin’s favorite thing about being a firefighter?

“No two days were the same,” he said. “The firefighter camaraderie is also strong. I also just liked helping people.”

Going from the actionpacked world of firefighting and waiting for the calls to come in at the fire station to retirement might trip some folks up, but Austin is taking it all in stride and staying busy. He’s sharing his firefighting knowledge and skills with students at Gaston College as a part time teacher.

County 2023 property tax reappraisal process underway

The 2023 property tax reappraisal process is well underway in Gaston County, with several key dates just around the corner.

At its Tuesday, September 27th regular meeting, the Board of Commissioners held a public meeting to allow the public to comment on the 2023 Schedule of Values.

Following that meeting, the Board is scheduled to adopt the 2023 Schedule of Values at its October 25th regular meeting. The tax office will then advertise those values in the local newspaper, as well as on the County’s website, GastonGov.com, giving the public more than a month to review the values and make any appeals to the state Property Tax Commission in Raleigh by the November 28 deadline.

“Our goal is to make sure all of our citizens know what’s coming with this process,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Chad Brown (RRiverbend Township) said. “We don’t want anyone to be surprised or feel caught off guard when they get their notices in the mail next year.”

The values go into effect as of January 1, 2023, and residents can expect to receive their updated property valuations in the mail in mid-February. Residents will have 30 days from when they receive their valuation notice to appeal their value to the Tax Office.

do so by mail,

site homepage – and in person as well. The Tax Office plans to send staff to numerous municipalities across the county to hear appeals from citizens who choose to appeal in person.

Those who are unsuccessful in their appeal to the Tax Office have the right to appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review, and ultimately to the Property Tax Commission if the BER appeal is also unsuccessful.

The Tax Office has already conducted more than a dozen community meetings to discuss the revaluation process, and has more than a dozen more slated for the weeks ahead. One of those meetings, scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, at 1:30 in the Harley B. Gaston Public Forum inside the Gaston County Courthouse, will be broadcast live on the County’s Government Access Channel and via the County’s YouTube page.

A number of resources

about the reappraisal process, including videos, FAQs, the slides from the public presentations and new tools like COMPER, which allows citizens to compare recent property sales in their area, are all available at WeValueGaston2023.com.

“We want to talk to as many of our residents about this process as we can,” Interim Tax Director Chelsea Tarbush said. “By explaining the different factors causing values to change, we hope to alleviate any potential concerns.”

The establishment of new values is only part of the property tax process. In the spring, the county manager will present a budget to the Board of Commissioners and the board will then vote in late May or early June on approving a budget and setting a tax rate. Residents will then be mailed their new property tax bills next July.

Gospel concert set

Saturday Oct 22nd - 6 PM. Lowesville Gospel Concerts at Vineyard Church – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC. presents in concert CAROLINA THE BAND from Lattimore. They are a high energy touring group hailing from both of the Carolinas. Unashamed of the Gospel, passionate about the importance of Family and proudly Patriotic. We are excited to have them back for their 10th appearance in Lowesville. A freewill offering only to be received, so bring a friend and worship with us.

Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 for information.

He’s also cooling it at home with his son Clayton, 19, daughter Faith, 12, and wife Laurel.

“I’ve got some woodworking projects to catch up on too,” he said.

No doubt Austin’s ears will catch the sound of any fire engine sirens that go by, but he seems comfortable with his decision to kick back.

“I’m enjoying it,” he said.” I maybe wish I had retired sooner.”

Grow up!

Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org

At some point, someone has probably said to you, “Grow up!” Usually that’s said when we’re acting silly or much younger than our age! Growing up is a part of life for all of us. We face those teenage years, and those times as we are finding our way into adulthood. We grow physically, but we also grow in our relationship with God. As we seek God more, we grow more in Him.

Acts 13:13, 15:36-41 tell of a young man named Mark. Mark was a follower of Jesus and a part of the early church. He was also a cousin to Barnabas, a friend and missionary companion of the apostle Paul. Paul and Barnabas set out on their first missionary journey, planting churches and leading people to Jesus. Mark went with them. As they traveled, the work was difficult, and they faced persecution. At one point, Mark left them and returned home. They finished their work without him. Sometime later, Paul and Barnabas started to go on a second missionary journey, and Barnabas wanted to take Mark again. Paul refused since Mark had left them, abandoning the work.

Mark had a lot of growing up to do in his walk with God. We know life, and certainly a Christian’s life isn’t easy. We have doubts

and fears, and even feel like failures from time to time. We try to live up to people’s expectations of us, and often fail to live up to our own. We try to live for God, and we get in our own way many times. It is a big responsibility living for God. Sadly, Mark could not take the pressure and returned home. We know people are watching our lives, seeing if we are what we say we are, if our walk is true.

Rev. Trent Rankin

All of us have room to grow in Jesus. In Jesus, we have the greatest example of how to live. Through the Bible we see how Jesus lived, and how we can be more like Him. Growing up is hard, even in our faith, yet God will help us grow and mature into faithful, confident people. Fortunately, Mark’s story didn’t end when he abandoned Paul and Barnabas. As Paul neared his death many years later, he said this in 2 Timothy 4:11, “Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry” (ESV). God helped Mark mature in his faith. Paul had earlier rejected Mark and his weak faith, but now he desperately needed his help in the faith. That’s what God can do through us. Maybe He is telling us today, “Grow up!” Grow in Him!

Holy Angels fall plant sale

Horticulture therapy is a very popular program for the residents of Holy Angels. The residents will spend the year seeding, watering and nurturing these plants and flowers. As a way to connect with the community, and help fund this program, a limited number of these plants and flowers are now being offered to the public during the fall plant sale.

What: Holy Angels Spring Plant Sale

When: October 13-14, 10am-4pm

Where: Holy Angels Greenhouse. 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont. Follow the directional signs once on campus.

There are dozens of different types of plants, flowers, herbs and trees available for purchase. Many of these plants are being sold for less than what you would find at a typical nursery. You can find a complete list of plants and prices at https://www.holyangelsnc.org.

All proceeds from this sale benefit the horticulture therapy program.

Austin has wanted to be a fireman since childhood. Austin in action a couple of decades ago.

That’s a youthful Austin on the left receiving Firefighter of the Year from Barry Wilson.

Austin and his sister Melanie in 1976.

Austin’s uncles Jimmy Austin, Donnie Austin, and his father Tony Austin way back when.

Gastonia native serves aboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex

By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Seaman Apprentice Joana Guevara, a native of Gastonia, North Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex.

Guevara joined the Navy in January. Today, Guevara serves as a culinary specialist.

“I was looking for better opportunities to learn different skills and explore different experiences,” said Guevara.

Growing up in Gastonia, Guevara attended North Gaston High School and graduated in 2020.

“I want to send a shoutout to my mom, Christina, and my stepdad, Jose,” said Guevara. “Also, I want to say hello to my friends and cousins back home.”

Today, Guevara relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Gastonia to succeed in the military.

“I learned the importance of respect and teamwork in Gastonia,” said Guevara. “You can’t do everything by yourself, and in the Navy, there’s always a strong support system. The Navy is also diverse, so it’s important to respect others who may come from different backgrounds.”

These lessons have helped Guevara while serving in the Navy.

The Dam Neck site is located on Virginia’s Atlantic shore near where the first Jamestown settlers landed and where the infamous Blackbeard and other pirates were said to have buried treasures. This area is also where battles of the Revolutionary War were fought, where Blue and Gray clashed during the Civil War, and where German submarines sank American shipping vessels within yards of the beach during World War II.

Today, the U.S. Navy uses

the site for training and support services to meet fleet requirements.

Serving in the Navy means Guevara is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“Having a strong Navy gives our nation the confidence it needs to defend our freedoms,” said Guevara.

Guevara and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“In boot camp, I was an honor grad,” said Guevara. “This gave me the confidence to succeed. The Navy rewards you when you do well based on what you do.”

As Guevara and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.“Serving in the Navy gives me the opportunity the protect those I care about back home,” added Guevara.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Wollam

Better Living Workshops & Programming

The next couple of months have lots of opportunities for you to eat smart and move more - with both virtual and in-person workshops.

Virtual sessions are recorded and shared - view when most convenient for you. For more details about registration and sessions, contact NC Cooperative Extension, contact Linda Minges - 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu.edu

Lucile Tatum Center & Staffing Update

Lucile Tatum Hours: Tues. - Thurs. (closed Mon. & Fri.)

Due to Pam Bryson’s retirement, please note that the Lucile Tatum Center will have modified office hours beginning October 3rd until the staff position is filled. We will be open Tuesday - Thursday (closed on Mondays and Fridays). Many thanks to Patti Wells, who will be working part-time at the Lucile Tatum Center effective Tuesday, October 4th.

Eat Smart & Move More with MyPlate (webinar)

Fri., October 14th | 10:00 - 11:00am

Participants will be guided through the steps of quick process pickles, commonly used equipment, and processing guidelines. Also

includes discussion of commonly used canning equipment. Instructor: Linda J. Minges & Carlie Roseman No cost to participants. Register by October 10th.

Common Nutrition Myths of Diabetes (webinar)

Fri., October 21st | 10:00 - 11:00am

When it comes to diabetes, there is a lot of misinformation about what you should eat. Join us for a discussion on the basics of healthy eating with diabetes and learn practical tips to better management. We’ll explore common nutrition myths related to diabetes. Instructor: Linda J. Minges & Carlie Roseman. No cost to participants. Register by October 17th.

Eat Smart with Local Fall Fruits & Vegetables (webinar)

Fri., October 28th | 10 - 11am

Learn how to make tasty, delicious, and EASY meals using the bounty of fall fruits and vegetables. Includes recipes, preparation, and storage tips. Instructor: Linda J. Minges & Carlie Roseman No cost to participants. Register by October 24th.

Mt. Holly preparing for Christmas Season

Christmas may seem like a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. Therefore, the city is already making plans for this year’s celebrations.

Mount Holly is proud to present its first-ever Yule Love Mount Holly calendar of events featuring hometown holiday festivities includingMiracle on Main Street

This event in downtown Mount Holly will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 and features fun events for young and old alike to enjoy

and get into the holiday spirit. Also- Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Caroling, Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors.

Electric Christmas Parade: A Festival of LightsMt. Holly’s annual Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 16 at 6:00 pm and will be the first-ever Electric Parade. Join the joyful celebration of the holiday season as this colorful, lightfilled parade moves down Central Avenue and Main Street in historic downtown Mount Holly. Spectators

of all ages will enjoy magical floats and more creative displays decked out in this year’s theme…A Festival of Lights.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides.

Witness the beauty of Mount Holly’s downtown historic district with a Christmas carriage ride. Reserve your own private horsedrawn carriage. Carriage rides will be sold online in advance through a reservation system.

Stay tuned for updates as they evolve.

Abbey students tour D.C.

Students and professors from Belmont Abbey College’s Politics Department traveled to our nation’s capital on September 22-25, staying at Belmont House, the home of the Abbey in Washington, D.C., located just two blocks from the Capitol.

The Belmont House serves as a gathering place for politicians, staffers, and religious leaders who desire to ensure a place for voices of faith in the public square. On this occasion, the house hosted students studying Congress and International Relations on the Belmont campus. Students toured the Capitol Building, met with Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-9),

and attended the Philadelphia Society meeting at the Ritz-Carlton in McLean, VA. The Philadelphia Society exercises considerable influence over the conservative movement in America. At the meeting students met with nationally known figures in the academy and media and considered the conference theme,

“Can American Institutions Still Be Conserved?” Politics Chair Dr. Mary Imparato said she was thrilled to be able to lead the first-class field trip to stay at Belmont House and to offer students such unforgettable educational opportunities outside the classroom.

Belmont resident Erika Thorsell is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m an evacuated Peace Corps volunteer who had to leave Guyana in March 2020,” said Thorsell. “I was also part of a rare collaboration between Peace Corps Response and FEMA that helped at Community Vaccination Centers domestically in getting Americans vaccinated against COVID-19. I’m excited and thrilled now to be reinstated back into Peace Corps Guyana to finish what I started.”

Thorsell is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. She will serve as an environment volunteer in Guyana.

The volunteer cohorts are made up of both first-time volunteers and volunteers who were evacuated in early 2020. Upon finishing a three-month training, volunteers will collaborate with their host communities on locally prioritized projects in one of Peace Corps’ six sectors – agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health or youth in development – and all will engage in COVID-19 response and recovery work.

Currently, the agency is recruiting volunteers to serve in 53 countries around the world

Erika Thorsell

at the request of host country governments, to connect through the Peace Corps’ grassroots approach across communities and cultures. Volunteers have already returned to a total of 29 countries around the world. The Peace Corps continues to monitor COVID-19 trends in all of its host countries and will send volunteers to serve as conditions permit. Americans interested in transformative service and lifelong connections should apply to Peace Corps service at www.peacecorps.gov/apply.

Abbey folks at the Capitol Building Left to right: Dr. Mary Imparato, Youthan Love, Christopher Mee, Dr. Clark Summers, Kimberley Jennings, Peter Ryalls, Thomas Thierfelder.

Seaman Apprentice Joana Guevara

Belmont resident among first Peace Corps volunteers to return to service overseas

Ashbrook students get their game on...

Students at Ashbrook High School enjoyed a fun and competitive game of kickball recently with a unique twist! The game was a Unified Game that included

students both with special needs and students without. The purpose of the game was to promote inclusion, acceptance, and awareness within the school body for those that may have differences and/or unique abilities. The game lasted approximately one hour and within that time, students from all across the school came out in waves to support all the students play-

ing in the game. Students both in special education as well as general education classes paired up into two teams and played against one another with big grins on their faces and made memories to last a lifetime! Amber Radford, Special Education Teacher, and Aloysius Krieger, Special Education Teacher played a big role in the event.

Photos by Jennifer Hall

East Gaston pulls off big win while South Point and Cramer fall

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

There was a lot of excitement this week as East Gaston established a four-game win streak and South Point lost their first game of the year.

Kings Mountain 31 South Point 20

This one featured a battle of undefeated teams with the Red Raiders and Mountaineers both coming into the game 6-0.

When it was all said and done Kings Mountain outlasted South Point and walked away with a huge 31-20 win.

This game was close in first half action. Kings Mountain was only up 10-0 at halftime.

South Point cut the lead by six in the third when Cam Medlock scored off a three-yard run. Unfortunately, South Point missed the PAT and the Mountaineers took a 10-6 lead into the fourth.

In the fourth quarter the game broke wide open as both teams started to put points up on the scoreboard.

When the dust settled, Kings Mountain managed 21 fourth quarter points compared to South Point’s 14. That point difference was

all the Mountaineers needed to snare the win.

While the score board says differently this one could have gone either way. It all came down to which team made plays when they really needed to. This time around the Mountaineers made the plays and the Red Raiders didn’t.

“They made more critical plays than we did,” head coach Adam Hodge said of the situation.

This was a disappointing loss for South Point. Now the Red Raiders are going to need to regroup and move forward.

“They have a good team and we made too many mistakes,” coach Hodge added. “We have some work to do. When you play good people you can’t make mistakes. We just have to get better.”

South Point’s top offensive players were fullback Cam Medlock and tight end Jackson Blee. Medlock had 145 yards and two touchdowns while Blee finished the game with three catches for 93 yards and a TD.

Defensively Jaquis Rumph and Will Ross played well. Rumph wrapped up the evening with 18 tackles while Ross had 14.

With the loss South Point is now 6-1 overall and 3-1 in Big South play.

East Gaston 49 Bessemer City 0

The Warriors are on a roll after smothering Bessemer City 49-0. EG now moves to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Southern Piedmont action.

In this game the Warriors came out

strong and were already up 35-0 at the half. Midway through the third quarter coach JT Postell started to pull his starters.

Offensively, EG got the win with a very impressive running attack led by senior Nehemiah Stovall. Stovall finished with 203 yards and two scores in less than three quarters worth of work.

Also running hard for East Gaston was Chase Johnson and Destry Ballard. Johnson ended the night with 10 carries for 96 yards and two TDS while Ballard had 71 yards off two carries with a score.

In limited action, quarterback Trenton Sherrill was two for six for 24 yards with a touchdown.

East Gaston’s top receiver was Omarion Pryor who had two catches for 24 yards and a TD.

On defense the Warriors totally shut the Yellow Jackets down. When the game ended Bessemer City had a meager 35 yards of total offense.

Jake Fox led the way defensively with five tackles followed by Payton Parker Kirin Moebes and Ben Summey who all recorded four stops each.

Another player who has a good night was Antonio Ford. Ford finished up with three tackles and three sacks.

Across the board East Gaston head coach

JT Postell liked what he saw in this game.

“We had a good win,” Postell said. “It was a much-needed win. I’m really proud of our effort. We played well from start to finish. That’s something we have been looking for all year, and on Friday night we got a complete game.”

Ashbrook 30

Stuart Cramer 22

Stuart Cramer had got a tough break in this game. The Storm was up 15-12 at the half, but back-to-back Green Wave scores in the third quarter helped turn things around for Ashbrook.

The game went into the fourth quarter with the Green Wave up 24-22. The Storm still had a chance, but they were going to need to make something happen if they wanted to get the win.

Ashbrook made any hopes of a comeback even harder when they broke off a big 69-yard touchdown run early in the fourth to push their lead out to 30-22.

The South Point Red Raiders varsity football team traveled to Kings Mtn. High last Friday where they met the Mountaineers squad. In the end, the Red Raiders took a 31-20 loss for their troubles. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

Gaston Day School grad receives award

Congratulations to recent Gaston Day School graduate Eli Dills on being selected the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 2022 recipient of the Gordon Hay Scholarship award, designated for a student pursuing a theatrical career in a non-performance discipline.

Eli also won a Blumey Award this year for Best Student Set Designer for the GDS production of Newsies.

Eli is a freshman at University of North Carolina School of the Arts where he will be majoring in Design & Production with a concentration in Scenic Design.

The Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund is a merit-based scholarship established in memory of Gordon Hay, an organizational development professional, who was passionate about transformational change through authentic engagement of people’s hearts and minds in the strategic work of business. He believed passion and fire from within fueled exceptional results.

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Cramer never found their way back to the end zone.

Cramer’s offensive standout was senior Justin Rocquemore. Rocquemore had 131 yards of passing offense along with a touchdown. He also 41 yards on the ground.

Mark O’Dell was the Storm’s top runner with 82 yards and a score. Tyler Ward was Cramer’s top receiver with 72 yards and a touchdown.

Letrasky Pressley led the Storm defense with 13 tackles followed by Daimean Fernandez who registered 11 tackles, and freshman Chris Wurster who finished up with 10 stops.

With the loss Cramer drops to 3-4 overall and one in three in league action.

This week Stuart Cramer will be at home against Kings Mountain, South Point will travel to Ashbrook, and East Gaston will host Burns.

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Forestview students earn AP Capstone Diplomas

Congratulations to four Forestview High School students in the class of 2022. William Barnes, Susan Christy, Margaret Lu, and Jessical Normile recently earned their Advance Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of three or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing. We are so proud of you! To learn more about the AP Capstone Program, please visit https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/ forestviewcollegeprep.

THERAPY

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South Point quarterback Patrick Blee (30) fires a pass in Friday’s Big South game at Kings Mountain. Photos by Gary Smart

South Point’s Cam Medlock blows past the Kings Mountain defense in Friday’s Big South Conference game at Kings Mountain. The Mountaineers won 31-20 to take over sole possession of first place.

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Carolina Pro Musica celebrates its 45th season with music of friends

Carolina Pro Musica opens Season 45 with a program of 18th century music entitled Friends & Colleagues. It features works by friends Bach, and Telemann with Sung Lee, baroque oboe, and traverso and Janelle Davis, baroque violin, and cello. Vocal works include sacred and secular compositions by Bach with a variety of wind instruments including the only work Bach ever composed for three flutes. Telemann’s instrumental works include two concertos for violin, recorder, oboe plus continuo and a delightful trio for treble viol da gamba and recorder. The concert is Friday, October 21, 2022, at 7:30 PM. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. Tickets ($16 regular admission, $8.00 students, or seniors) are available online or at the door. More information and ticket purchase: www.carolinapromusica.org

Carolina Pro Musica was founded in 1977 to perform “Early music” – using period instruments and voice in the

styles of the musical periods in which it was written.

This concert will be repeated on the Arts at the Abbey Series, October 24, 2022, 8:00 PM. Belmont Abbey, Belmont NC 28012. The concert will also be live streamed https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu.

Deese selected Teacher of Year

Congratulations Mt. Holly Middle School Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kaylee Deese.

Mrs. Deese is an exceptional children’s teacher who reaches students through her genuine care, positivity, and consistent expectations. MHMS so thankful that she will represent the school this year.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF FRANCES ABERNATHY WOMACK

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Frances Abernathy Womack; aka, Mary Frances Abernathy Womack, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 5th day of January, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the under-signed.

This the 5th day of October, 2022.

Lisa Womack Greenway Executrix

Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW

North Cherry Street

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 6th day of June as Executor of the Estate of Thomas J. Cauthen; aka, Thomas J. Cauthen, Jr., deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Tommy E. Cauthen, Executor, on or before the 5th day of January, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 5th day of October, 2022.

Tommy E. Cauthen, Executor

Estate of Thomas J. Cauthen; aka, Thomas J. Cauthen, Jr. 1730 Rhyne Road Dallas, NC 28034

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Belmont Middle School softball wins county crown

By Jeff Risk

The Belmont Middle Wildcats fastpitch softball team won the county championship last Thursday against Stanley Middle Blue Devils.

The Wildcats completed an undefeated season in impressive fashion by winning both tournament games to finish 11-0. Last Tuesday, the Wildcats beat WC Friday in the semifinal game by a score of 18-8 in 6 innings. Thursday the Wildcats overwhelmed the Blue Devils in the finals with a 12-2 victory in five innings.

Head coach Leah Brooks expressed her joy that her team’s hard work and dedication paid off with an undefeated, championship season.

“These girls had great chemistry and continued to improve throughout the year,” she said.

Coach Brooks and the team dedicated the season to assistant coach, George Kitchen, a Belmont Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and local legend, who is presently in the hospital with a heart condition. “George has been so important to me and our players,” she said. “He got to watch a livestream of the game, and I’m so happy he was able to see us win it all. This season was for him!”

The Wildcats had a team win, with a balanced attack. Pitcher Stella Absher had twelve strikeouts. Every player contributed at the plate with Absher, Adeleigh Hutchinson, and Evy McKee contributing two hits each.

Ella Gibson, Sally Risk, Emma Lineberger, and Allison Neel each had one hit, and Rowan Trexler and Elle Louise Blee both added

RBIs.

For the year the team batting average was over .400, they scored 156 runs, and had 10 team home runs.

Coach Brooks was very proud of her Wildcats saying, “This has been a very satisfying year!”

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

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BIG SHS CLASSES REUNION 1957 through 1964. October 15, 2022, Cleveland Country Club, 5:00pm til. Casual dinner, cash bar. $30 person. Contact Beverly Mitchell Elmore 704418-1842 immediately.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY TO KENZIE ROSE. LOVE MAWMAW, PAWPAW, UNCLE D, MOMMA, CJ.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO RONNIE DAVIS. LOVE MOM, DAD, ANGELA & KENZIE, CJ.

REUNIONS

BURNS HIGH 1980 CLASS REUNION will be November 26th, 2022. Location at Farm Haven, 168 Latham Wilson Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090. Price is $40/single, $80/couple. DEADLINE for payment is November 1st. Send payment to: Alliance Bank, 412 South Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150. Attention: Dale Oliver or you can pay directly at Oliver’s Hardware and Garden Center, 3712 Fallston Rd, Shelby, NC 28150. Contact: Jana Watts Havens, 704-977-4527.

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL MAINTANENCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have valid drivers license. Call 704-473-4299. (704) 473-4299

PART-TIME HELP needed on chicken farm near Casar area. 704-692-8752.

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340

BUSINESS SERVICES

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. We also stain decks. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references. 828-287-9272. (828) 429-7511

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704472-9367.

YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 2950750

AUCTIONS

PATTERSON SPRINGS

STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC

SALE. 1:30PM Oct 24th Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #40 Ledford, #7 Jones for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@gmail.com

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

ESTATE/YARD SALE. INDOOR/OUTDOOR. Sat., Oct. 15, 8:00-5:00; Sun., Oct. 16, 1:00-5:00; 3738 Amazing Grace, Lawndale, NC 28090

GARAGE SALE! Sat., October 15th, 8am until. Rugs, lamps, knives, household items. 704470-5655. 3305 Humphries Road, Shelby, NC 28150

YARD SALE Deer Brook Neighborhood. Sat. Oct 15th, 7AM - Until. Juniors Clothes, Men’s Clothes, Baby Clothes, Home Decor, Kitchen Items and MORE! 129 Eagles Terrace Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE

PRODUCE FOR SALE. Sweet potatoes by pound or bushel. Tomatoes (purple, pink, red). Cucumbers, squash, peppers, all kinds of fresh greens. Lewis Farms, 1/2 mile north of Fallston on Hwy. 18.

TWO GRAVE LOTS FOR

SALE. Gaston Memorial Park. Military Part near flag. $3,000 each. 704-825-3283 or 704214-3196

METAL CAGES FOR FIREWOOD, ETC $25. BURNING BARRELS $15; FEED BARRELS WITH LIDS & RINGS

$20; TOTES $75 - $100; SOLID TOP METAL DRUMS $15; SOLID TOP PLASTIC BARRELS $10. Call Jeff in Hickory (828) 327-4782

2021 PRIDE 4 w/scooter, w/lift/carrier. $1400 or OBO. 704-884-5428.

FURNITURE / HOME DECOR

SALE. Table, chairs, lamps, chandelier, curtains, gun safe, gas grill, more. 704-487-0093.

FOR SALE

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER

TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867

COMPLETE KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE. Excellent condition, $1200 obo. Twin bedroom suite complete, $500. Antique oak pie safe, early 1900’s, $900 exc. cond. (704) 482-7949

CEMETERY LOT AVAILABLE. VETERANS CIRCLE, GASTON MEMORIAL PARK. Reduced price. Call or text (919) 2725503

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

WE ARE SEEKING A MAINTENANCE TECH FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS TECHNICAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO TURN UNITS ON SCHEDULE, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPOND TO WORK ORDERS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR SIMILAR A PLUS. FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFITS. COME JOIN AN EXCELLENT WORK ENVIROMENT!!!

PLEASE REMIT RESUME TO Clevelandridge1@gmail. com or call for an appointment 704/739/6591 or (704) 7344000 clevelandridge1@gmail. com

THE SCREEN SHOP. For Windows and Doors. Can make, repair, and recover any screen for your windows and doors. For three generations, The Screen Shop has been serving Cleveland and surrounding counties. (828) 381-1422

BIG YARD SALE Sat., Oct 15th, 8am until. Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Clothes and Lots of Odds and Ends! 4501 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152

GASTON COUNTY

TONS OF TABLES. Sat., Oct. 8th, 8:30 AM. Check out on various social media for items. 104 Davis Street, Belmont, NC 28012

HUGE SALE. Collectibles, Coke & Pepsi products, Metal Coke Signs & NASCAR. Miscellaneous small Tonka trucks, chain saws, fishing equip, household items, pie safe, cast iron, lanterns, antique cultivator, kids clothes, miscellaneous items, ladies bicycle, like new, antique furniture, old pottery, old wooden boxes, tools, old golf clubs & balls. 1989 Mazda B2000 pick up, (restorable). 704-482-7949, 704-692-0837.

2 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE with 2 concrete vaults. Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, NC. Lots are side by side. Located near mausoleum. Call 704-284-0227 to make offer.

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS. Located at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, NC. All four plots are next to sidewalk at the Bell Tower “Great Location”. $1250 each or all four $4500. call (704) 466-8295

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

DEER HUNTERS! IF YOU

LOSE your deer after shooting, call me! Girley Girl, my red bone hound should find your deer. 828-447-3069.

TOY SHOW & COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, November 5th, Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 9:00AM3:00PM. Admission $5, under 10 free; $30 setup fee, limit 3 tables, bring your own table, setup time 7:00AM-9:00AM. Call 828-351-8822 or 704-6927702.

DON’T MISS Masquerade

Ball Old Dunbar School. Must Be 21. 421 Hardin Road, Forest City. BYOB, Food will be Served! Music By DJ Rocket, Door Prizes For Best Dressed. 2 Different Drawing, The Thriller Dance. Fun Fun.

REUNIONS

SHS CLASS OF 1970 REUNION. The Shelby High School Class of ‘70 Reunion will be held the evening of Saturday, October 15. For details, contact Judie Young Davidson

MOTOR WINDER. EXPERIENCED AC motor winder needed. Competitive pay, benefits, and relaxed atmosphere (704) 947-1811 bcase@citycompressor.com

RETIRED HEALTHCARE WORKER. I will do in home care on the weekends. Prefer to live in on weekends. Call 704-466-3234, Ext. 102.

CLASS A CDL DRIVER NEEDED. to go to Midwest, Mississippi and Florida. 704740-9238.

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE. LOCALLY BASED Surface Specialists is looking to hire a technician to deliver service to commercial and residential customers in Western NC. Job will provide repair and refinishing to surfaces (eg, tubs, showers, sinks, counter tops and vinyl windows). Requires valid license, pick up truck, hand tools & color perception. Paid training and expense reimbursement. (828) 245-6375 ssblueridge@yahoo.com

SALES GIRLS WANTED. To sell Michel Kors, Louis Vuitton, Gucci & more. Ladies garments, jackets. (704) 962-9007

ONE ON ONE CARE IS HIRING for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby

TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 4185736 childresstracy1@gmail. com

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, need a little work? Jackson Corbin Property Services, LLC. Specializing in small jobs/punch list. Carpentry, painting, plumbing, tile, etc. Need a hand for a day or two? Give me a call. Professional quality work, affordable prices. 828-980-1823 or email jacksoncorbin71@gmail.com

RV AND BOAT STORAGE. Your Toy Box LLC RV and Boat Storage. 24/7 access, on line lease and payments. Gated, fenced with security cameras. Wide roads with angled parking spaces for easy parking. Yourtoyboxllc.com. 136 Elm Rd., Grover, NC. (704) 470-5816 yourtoyboxllc@yahoo.com

AUCTIONS

LOCKERFOX.COM, ONLINE STORAGE UNIT AUCTION. THOUSAND PINES STORAGE. Online Auction through Lockerfox.com from Wed., Oct 7th - Oct 21st, 2022. support@ lockerfox.com

COMMUNITY MUTLI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat Oct 15th, 7AM-12PM. Follow the signs and look for balloons on mailboxes of participating households. A variety of items for sale including furniture, household goods, tools, toys & clothing. The Pointe of Moss Lake, Cleveland County, 105 Lake Field Court, Cherryville, NC 28021

ANTIQUES

THERMOMETERS, MATCH

SAFES, CAROLINA FREIGHT COLLECTION, much more. (704) 460-5638

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

JOHN DEERE COLLECTION. Must see to appreciate. (704) 564-1382

FOR SALE

WHITE WHIRLPOOL DUET.

Front loading washer and dryer with attached drawer pedestals. $1,500 or OBO. 704-674-8587 (Leave Message.)

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855

METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

TWO TIFFANY LAMPS $30. Call 828-247-4184.

FIREWOOD. SEASONED 95% OAK. S10 load - $70, $85 - delivered. Bundles - $5 each. 704435-3970 or 704-458-3081.

DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-6921627

RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPO’S. LARGE SELECTION! CASH or RENT TO OWN. NO CREDIT CHECK! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 South, Forest City Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12 (828) 245-5895

NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 1012. Ph. (828) 245-5895

STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES. 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales Forest City 2690 Hwy 221 South. ThursdayFriday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph.(828) 245-5895

LARGE PRIDE HD $1695.00

Brand new. 450 lb capacity, 26” wide seat, delivered, warranty. $995. down, $100/mo Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

4 GRAVES CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. Best Offer! Four graves- Lot 71 in Section 7 at Cleveland Memorial Park. Prime location next to sidewalk and close to fountain. Call for details (252) 432-4105

JAZZY SELECT 6 $475. Mobility chair, delivered, warranty & charger. 245 lb wt capacity. Call Scooterman John. New and used chairs from $350.00 to $1600.00. Wt limits of 145 lbs to 450 lbs (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

NEW AND USED DOG CRATES. Small to 30 inches. $5.00 to $30.00. Call 828-7487527.

PORTABLE GENERATOR Champion generator run for only 1 hour. Model 100340 bought new. 6875 Starting Watts/5500 Running Watts. Recoil start. $450 Call (704) 259-3694 mjimison@carolina.rr.com

FOR SALE

PECK DECK FOR SALE. Bench with leg attachment and many weights. $375. 803-3227632.

FARM & GARDEN

FARM TRACTOR Ford 1000 Diesel tractor with bush hog. Turf tires used for grass and bush only. Old but In excellent condition. (704) 524-8761 nctomcat2002@gmail.com

BOATS

PETS & LIVESTOCK

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Starting at $35.00. Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. (828) 755-7335

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Call 704747-7441.

EXTRY HEAVY DUTY TRAIL FX BULL GUARD. For pickup truck. $350 obo. (704) 4725973

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Good hardwood. 8 ft. bed pickup load. Deliverable. $75. 704284-1694.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788.

RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383.

LOST & FOUND

LOST DOG LAB MIXED, RED COLLAR, UNION CHURCH ROAD IN LAWNDALE AREA. PLEASE CALL 704-538-8838.

GOLD CROSS PEN LOST in or around Shelby, NC, engraved with the following “Happy Mothers Day”. Reward, $50. (301) 875-6230

WANT TO BUY

NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES

WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 692-8496

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

WANT TO BUY STAIR LIFT in good condition. Call 828-4293712.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN

WANT TO BUY USED UTV (utility vehicle) w/2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Also handyman with a chainsaw available. (828) 248-2184

2003 - 1700 LUND BOAT. 140 H.P. Four Stroke Johnson. Onboard charger. 55 thrust 12 volt Minn Kota trolling motor. Lawrence fish finder. Many more extras. $14,000. Call (704) 4779631

PETS & LIVESTOCK

LOOKING FOR A SHI-TZU. Call anytime of day. (704) 4184532

DEER HUNTERS! IF YOU LOSE your deer after shooting, call me! Girley Girl, my red bone hound should find your deer. 828-447-3069.

CHICKENS FOR SALE. 3 Cochin chickens, 5 Bantom chickens, 5 Silkie chickens. All young. $50 for all. 828-2457151.

FREE KITTENS. to a good home. Call 828-201-3861 after 4 pm.

DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES. Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6; Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16. Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 2455895

FREE PUPS. Mother is registered Belgium Malinois. Make good pets and work dog. 704284-2099

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. Dewormed, have first shots, ready October 1. $500each. Henry Miller; 1608 Walls Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

CKC REG YORKIES 4 boys and 2 girls available. Shots and wormings. Parents are both under 5lbs. $1200. Were located in Charlotte NC. (704) 7809826 tcaithlynn@yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS

2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. 203,000 miles, Don’t Wait!, $2500 obo. (704) 6921450

2001 DODGE RAM 2500. One owner, SLT, Quad cab, automatic, 2 w/d, 160K miles, Tow package, 5.9 Cummings diesel. Good tires.$18500, 828-4470774.

VACATIONS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

THE ARK & CREATION MUSEUM KENTUCKY. Exciting bus trip, 4 days-3 nights & more! The price is $525 per person, double occupancy. May 15-18, 2022. Call Burel or Pam Harris for more details. 704-477-1075 or (704) 477-6863

MOBILE HOMES

WANT TO RENT

ONE BED/BATH NEEDED

PLEASE. Bed/bath needed for independent elderly male. Smoker but no alcohol/drugs. Please call 704-600-5596. Thank you!

FOR RENT

CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC

BEAUTY SHOP, CHESNEE

AREA. Call for information. Also tanning bed for sale, good bulbs. $400. 864-461-7868.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

KM QUIET COUNTRY LIVING. 2 acre private lot, 3 BR, 2 BA Mobile Home. NO PETS. 704300-5293 for details.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. P. Call (704) 739-4417

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

EXTREMELY NICE, 2 BEDROOM HOME in Kings Mountain. Nice yard. Great neighborhood. Stove, refrigerator, new H&A. No pets. $1500 month. (704) 473-5240

HOME FOR RENT IN SHELBY. NC. 2 bedroom 1 bath renting at $945.00 per month. Call Today (704-544-1111). (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com

HUSKY PUPPIES! BORN SEPTEMBER 3, 2022. $500. HUSKIES (MALES & FEMALES AVAILABLE.) PLEASE HAVE A FENCED YARD. CATAWBA COUNTY NC (828) 446-5855 BRIDEWITHTHEOIL@GMAIL. COM

AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Born 9/17/22 will be ready Nov 5th First Shots and Wormed Both Parents on site mostly Yellow and black Now taking Deposits. Call or Text 828-4290210.

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES DOB 7/10/22. No shedding, hypoallergenic, great with kids and other pets. Text for pictures. 864-492-6877

BOER BOEL REGISTERED MASTIFF PUPPIES. Seven males/females, 9 weeks. Up-to-date shots/deworming. $800. Ready for forever home. Call/text 704-6005388, can arrange facetime.

FAINTING GOATS FOR SALE. Wethers and nannies. Please call 828-248-8060.

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT Taylor Road, Rutherfordton. 2BR, 1BA, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer. $400 deposit. $400 rent. NO PETS! 828-2872511

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE HAS 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723

FOR LEASE- OFFICE SPACE. Over 800 s.f. breakroom included. Brand new HVAC, brand new flooring, and ground level entry. $1125 per month including water. 112 E. Dixon Blvd., Suite 2, Shelby, NC 28152. Call (704) 923-1698

GASTON COUNTY

HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHERRYVILLE 2 BR, 1 BA, Central Heat & AC. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, storage building. $700 Mo. $700 deposit. (704) 435-8750

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES

FOR SALE. 5 Males & 3 Females. 3 weeks old. Ready Oct. 14th. AKC Registered, Dewormed, Checked by Vet and 1st Round of Shots. Males $1000; Females $1200. Call or Text (704) 577-2699

CAMPERS

FORMER RESTAURANT. 2 dining rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 storage rooms, 2 walk-in refrigerator/freezer, 2 bathrooms, 1 office/bath with shower, 24x24 outside deck, 40 parking spaces. Ask about 1,540SF living area with 5BR, 2BA. 828-4530828. 1144 East Stage Coach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299

GASTONIA-RENT LOCAL OFFICE SPACE. Great location behind the library, 4 offices, break room, front end reception area, and waiting room. $1250 a month plus utilities. Call Zeus Realty at (980) 989-7316

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828-382-0475.

2021 GEO PRO 19FBS FORSALE. Gently used 2021 Geo Pro G19FBS camper, front kitchen. Located in Shelby, NC. A great size for one to two people. Sleeps three when using the pull out sofa. Full bath, three burner propane stove, stainless steel sink, full size bed, AC, propane furnace, TV, Wi-Fi booster, power tongue jack, power awing, power slide out, off-road axle/wheels. $20k. Selling as is. Text or phone 803-422-2985. (803) 4222985

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

CARS & TRUCKS

2011 FORD FUSION SEL. Aluminum wheels, good tires. $,5950. 828-287-3820.

1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC. INVESTORS: Great Investment. More than 100% one day return. 2020 assessed value $220,325. Purchase price $114,000 firm. Call Tom Bittner 828-453-0828. Lawndale, NC 28090

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2BR, 2BA, 1100SF, HEAT PUMP, 10 acres partly wooded, rolling, secluded, pond. $249,000. Text 828-919-1477 or leave message. Additional 14 acres available. 342 Right Prong Road, Ellenboro, NC. Ellenboro, NC 28040

The

Middle School Wildcats football team

Middle (Cherryville)