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Shining Hope Farms busier than ever helping folks on horseback By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

There’s so much excitement these days at Shining Hope Farms even the horses are kicking up their heels. Headquartered near Stanley, with branch locations in Charlotte and Conover, Shining Hope Farms is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to enable children and adults to reach their full potential through the use of equine assisted activities and therapies. Programs provided include physical, occupational, and speech therapy utilizing equine movement as a treatment strategy called Hippotherapy. Shining Hope Farms serves a total over 250 in-

dividuals weekly. There are 30 horses at the Stanley location. There are over 40 staff members consisting of occupational and physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, PATH Intl. certified riding instructors, and administrative staff, plus literally hundreds of volunteers. In addition to physical therapy, Shining Hope Farms added a new program last year designed to help veterans with conditions such as PTSD. The program is called Saddles and Salutes. Currently, eleven veterans are taking part. The goal is to eventually have sixty participants. One veteran enrolled in the program is Shante Roseboro who served in the U.S. Army. “The Saddles and Salutes program is awesome,” See SHINING HOPE, Page 3

Mt. Holly Sports Hall of Fame - Donald Fortner

Dancing with Gloves On By Kathy Blake As far back as Donald Fortner’s daughter Elizabeth can remember, music floated through the house. Jazz music … Dixieland Jazz. And her father danced. He was the youngest of 12 children, all of them blessed with moves to accompany a trumpet melDonald Fortner ody and cornet-trombone improve. “Oh, they were all good dancers, some more than others, but they all loved dancing to the music,” Elizabeth Hall says. “If you had any kind of get-together, there was always dancing. They’re all gone, now, all the brothers and sisters.” The last, Aunt Mary, was 95 when she went to be with Lord in July of 2019. Don Fortner’s story, which started in Mount Holly in January of 1931 and had segments in South Carolina and Texas, isn’t solely about jazz tunes, which filled the CDs scattered about his home and car. He was, Hall says, “multi-faceted.” A college graduate, war veteran, car salesman, Christian. He also was a champion boxer – “not a fighter, a boxer,” Hall says. A successful one, which has

Another great day at Shining Hope Farms. Karleigh Faulk - Horse Leader, Ashley Seal – OT, Autumn Bishop - Side Walker, Courtney Farmer – Patient ,and Epic the horse. Photo by Lauren Faulk

Rocky Branch Park grand reopening right around the corner By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The grand reopening for Rocky Branch Park at the end of Woodrow Ave. in Belmont is set for August 7 at 12 pm. The park has been closed since last January while a major renovation project was underway. Employees of Chapel Hill based Nature Trails have been hard at work Fortner woking the bag, back in the day. in the Rocky Branch woods tackling earned him a spot in the Mount Holly Sports Hall tasks like bridge building, brush clearof Fame. ing, and trail blazing. “I wish my father were alive to be able to receive According to Parks and Rec. direcSee FORTNER, Page 4 tor Zip Stowe, the purpose of the major

upgrades was to make Rocky Branch a more walkable and a family friendly oasis of outdoor area just a couple of blocks from the heart of downtown. The cost of Phase I of the project was $94,650. “The City funds amount to $46,000,” Stowe said. “The remaining funds came from the Trailblazer’s by way of grants and donations.” So, what has the project entailed? “The trail was widened to give it multi-purpose use,” said Stowe. “Several of the old bridges got taken out and replaced with seven new ones. The trail See ROCKY BRANCH, Page 6

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Last week I got the belated and very sad news that a fellow I had become acquainted with in Fallston had passed away in January. Some of you’ns might rightly ask..where the heck is Fallston? Well, rewind the years back to 1998 and I asked that same question to the then-editor of the Kings Mtn. Herald newspaper Gary Dean Stewart. You see, I had just interviewed for a job as a reporter at that publication- my first newspaper job- and Gary had handed me a note pad and a film camera and told me to go to Fallston looking for a story. “But Mr. Stewart,” said I. “Where the heck is Fallston?” Gary drew a map on a piece of newsprint. I hit the road to the upper end of Cleveland County. I found Fallston and a fruit and vegetable stand at its crossroads. I asked the proprietor where I might find a story for the Kings Mtn. Herald. He pointed to the north. “Go down yonder and turn on a dirt road to the left about a mile from here,” he said. “There’s some folks making molasses in the woods.” I did as instructed and found the molasses makers. It was my very first news story and I recall it like it was yesterday. Fast forward to a couple of years ago. My pal Calvin McGuirt and I have vintage British motorcycles. He has a 1978 Triumph Bonneville and I have a 1972 Norton 850 Commando. We began the habit of a few times a year riding from my house to Lincolnton then hanging a left onto NC182 and taking it to Fallston. For those of you who don’t know, NC182 is a beautiful stretch of road that twists and turns and falls and rises through farmland. Traffic is light. The landscape is classic North Carolina countryside. Anyway we often stopped at a convenience store/gas station in the throbbing heart of Fallston for a snack and drink and fuel. We would sit on the bench out front and observe the hinterland volken as they pulled in for gas and cigs and beer and such. It was on that bench that we became acquainted with Jim Pruitt. Jim would tell us tales about working in the Boggs Cotton Gin just around the corner. Jim would tell us about the local moonshine lore. Jim would talk about when cotton was king in Cleveland County. We would always buy Jim

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a snack and drink and listen to his stories with keen interest. Jim was a gas sta- Alan Hodge tion bench philoso- Banner-News Editor

Jim Pruitt “Press” pher. He offered his wisdom on any number of subjects. Most of them were not politically correct, but the way he expressed them was always rooted in common sense- a trait sorely lacking in many folks these days. The last ride Calvin and I made to Fallston was back in early November 2020. Jim was not on the bench. A store clerk said he was ill. We missed him sorely. Now that Jim is gone, I don’t think rides to Fallston will ever be the same. We may sit on the same bench- Calvin eating pork skins and drinking Gatorade and myself having a candy bar- but the sight and sound of our old friend and in some ways our mentor in the lessons of simple living- Jim- will be missing. Do you know someone like Jim? Maybe a bit rough around the edges but a heart of gold? Someone who knows a hundred stories and will tell them all- sometimes repeatedly. Folks like that are hard to find these days. They don’t live in mansions or drive expensive cars. To them a pack of cheese crackers and a drink are a feast. Treasure them if you do for they are golden.

Who doesn’t love and appreciate open doors of opportunity and help finding open doors, advice and assistance? What is it about human nature, however, that causes us to seek our own wisdom, seldom giving God a thought or asking Him for help; is it because a loving, self-existent, eternal God seems too fantastic or scary; or do we lean toward discarding what we can’t understand? I grew up thinking God was a distant observer because that’s what people surrounding me thought. Now I know the truth and it starts by looking two places; our surroundings and conscience. Regardless of whether we read God’s written word or not, God exists and we are, from our beginning, culpable for thanking Him and recognition as God. God explains this in the book of Romans when He clearly teaches; in our sin, we suppress His truth He has made inexcusably obvious to us. Romans 1:20-21 NLT says: 20 “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. 21 Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks.” That’s us! God says we are fools because we don’t seek our triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and instead fashion idols from

Online falls prevention workshop for seniors set The North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer another session of its popular online program for older adults that aims to reduce, or even prevent, fall risks at home. The “A Matter of Balance” workshop is a national program sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging and consists of nine sessions that will be held on-

line Mondays and Wednesdays, August 2 through August 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “This program makes such a difference in the lives of workshop participants,” said Linda Minges, a program instructor. “The fear of falling could actually lead to a fall because that fear limits activities, causes difficult

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emotions and leads to isolation, which can lead to poor balance and weakness.” There is no charge for the course, but participants must be a resident of one of the following North Carolina counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, or Union. They must also be able to access Zoom

via the internet with a computer and video for each weekly session. To register or for more information, contact Linda J. Minges, with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, at linda_minges@ncsu.edu or 704-922-2127. The registration deadline is July19, and group size limited.

our obstinate, selfish ideas; gods from material things in the image of money, leisure, people, animals, birds, and recently I read about asparagus. We chase after dead, lifeless things instead of the only true God; or at least some of us do. Hillsong wrote a worship song that transcends foolish thinking in “So Will I (100 billion X); it starts out: “God of Creation, There at the start, Before the beginning of time With no point of reference, You spoke to the dark, And fleshed out the wonder of light.” Second, our God imbedded conscience starts us out all knowing right from wrong and here things get dangerous. If we ignore God, and reject right in favor of wrong, eventually we will become so steeped in sin we will grow to hate God, encourage others to hate Him too and then ask why a loving God would separate us from heaven for eternity. In sharp contrast, God

lovingly w a n t s to steer our lives daily; o p e n doors for Dennis Siracusa us and lead us toward purpose. In “What A Beautiful Name” lyrics we see God’s plan and unmerited love: “You didn’t want Heaven without us, So Jesus, You brought heaven down. My sin was great, your love was greater.” Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth to show us how to live a God honoring life, how to live in this sin ravaged world and remain sinless and loving, and then He did the inexplicable…He sacrificed Himself on the cross and overcame death in atonement for the sins of those who, in faith, believe Him and embrace Him as creator and Lord. Let’s ask who is steering our life? Is God our steering wheel or are we?

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Farm manager Cindy Demers and Epic the horse.

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Volunteer Anna Claire and head instructor Rachel Evans with Shirley the barn cat.

SHINING HOPE From Page 1 she said. “It has decreased my PTSD, anxiety, and insomnia. It also helps me relate better to others.” In addition to veterans, Shining Hope Farms is also expanding its mental health

outreach to include first responders and law enforcement. With the growth in its clientele and staff, Shining Hope Farms felt the need to undertake a capital improve-

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ments program. Facility upgrades at the Stanley location includes a sprinkler system for the arena to help keep the dust down. The arenas are also getting graded and new sand laid down. Shining Hope Farms has a couple of fundraising events slated in the coming months. On September 11, there will be a 5K and 10K Salute Trail Run starting at 8am at 6347 St. Peters Church Rd. in Conover. Proceeds will provide sponsorships for the Saddles and Salutes program. Register at shininghopesaluterun.s2events.com. On October 4, look for the 2nd annual Shining Hope Farms golf tournament. It will take place at Verdict Ridge Golf Course in Denver. To register for the golf event go to shininghopfarms. org/golf-tournament/. Another fundraising program at Shining Hope Farms lets folks “adopt a horse”. Believe it or not, horses eat a lot of food and need to be in tip top condition to do their work. People wanting to help Shining Hope Farms keep their herd rarin’ to go can donate funds for that purpose. To find out more call 704-827-3788 or visit

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The Shining Hope Farms office complex.

Stall time. Karleigh Faulk – Staff, Anna Claire – Volunteer, Alyssa.

shininghopefarms.org. Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of Shining Hope Farms by Milinda Kirkpatrick. A gala dinner event is planned in May. In the meantime, what started out as a dream keeps growing and growing and touching more lives in a positive way from the back of a horse. Overall, the future of Shining Hope Farms is as bright as the flowers blooming beside the barn. As Shining Hope Farms director of development Patrice Gibson puts it- “We are setting ourselves up for another twenty years.”

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More About Shining Hope Farms Shining Hope Farms is a Premier Accredited Center of PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International) and member of the American Hippotherapy Association. Shining Hope Farms is also a GuideStar Exchange Gold participant, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability among nonprofits. For more information, visit shininghopefarms.org or call 704-827-3788.

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of it,” he says, “and the two of us rushed into that house, and there was one lady. And we carried her out, and the flames took over and my gosh, we went and got the furniture out, and Boom! It was gone.” They worked out at the boxing club on Main Street, across the street from Charlie’s Drugs, “then moved on up the Stanley road, to that community building.” After college, the two men went separate directions. But they never lost touch. Fortner had car dealerships in Texas. “But before that, he was selling these high-priced cars at a dealership in Charlotte,” McManus says, “and I’d call the dealership and say, ‘I want to speak to Fuzz.’ And they’d give him the phone. He was quite a fellow, and quite a blessing.” McManus went into the television broadcasting business and got stations on the air in Ohio and Greenville, S.C., where he was president of the Greenville Broadcasting Corporation. When he moved to Myrtle Beach, he started the city’s FOX affiliate. There’s another part to the bond between the men. McManus pastors The Lord’s Chapel in Myrtle, an interdenominational church. He’s been doing mission work for 38 years, he says. He calls Fortner “an athlete for Christ.” “I was blessed to serve as a Christian minister to Don for a number of years,” he says. “I think it’s remarkable, the friendship they had,” Hall says. “There aren’t too many people who can say they had that long of a friendship, with someone they’ve known since childhood. They came together over a sport, growing up in the same town, and went so many different directions

and are still close. It’s a remarkable bond.” Hall says that, among her father’s many trophies, were some that showed his character, too. Most Popular Boxer showed up a lot, on the name plate. “He never met a stranger,” she says. “He was very talkative, very likable. And very, very friendly. Like a Teddy bear.”

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FORTNER From Page 1 this award,” she says, “but I know he’s looking down, and he’s so proud that he’s a son of Mount Holly.” The music is a glimpse into who Donald Fortner was, when he wasn’t a student-athlete, or working man. “He was a Renaissance Man. He taught at Arthur Murray to make money during college,” says Hall, who lives in Delaware now. “He was not your typical handyman. You weren’t going to ask him to rebuild an engine or build a playset, but he could show you how to do the foxtrot, or waltz or the tango, which was a lot more interesting. He taught us in the living room. As a young child, you’re not always that interested, but it was there if we wanted. And he would always go to the Chattanooga Jazz Festival with a cousin. That was something he looked forward to.” It was the boxing that fascinated Fortner while at Mount Holly High School. He boxed for the school team and won the 1948 Mount Holly Golden Gloves title as a middleweight. There was a two-story building on Main Street, with a drug store downstairs and room upstairs, where the boxing club met to train. He won the 1949 Charlotte Golden Gloves title, the ’49 Concord Golden Gloves and 1950 Golden Gloves in Mooresville and Silver Gloves in Gastonia. His name made the papers a lot, and though there’s a difference between a fighter and a boxer, sportswriters’ Webster’s are known to fluctuate, slightly. From the Mount Holly News, of Friday, January 6, 1950: “Two Mount Holly pugilists were slated to fight in the semi-finals of Gastonia’s 10th annual Silver Gloves at the Gastonia Armory last night. The two boys on the evening card were Don Fortner, popular local fighter and loser in a raw decision at the Gloves last year, and Jack Carpenter, representing the Cramerton team in the ring. Don is one of the best boxers to come out of Mount Holly in many moons and his loss in the Silver Gloves last year was the

subject of much debate since most fans agreed that Don had easily beaten his opponent. Fortner was slated to mix with Lee Godfrey last night in an open division welterweight battle royal. Results were not available as The News went to press. Fortner was fighting unattached.” His talent got him a ride to Belmont Abbey, where he earned an associate’s degree in general studies before getting a scholarship to the University of South Carolina, where he was a welterweight champion in 1950, ’51 and ’52. The Korean War came, and Fortner was stationed in Tokyo. His South Carolina diploma says B.A. in Education, January 1953. Fortner had a buddy, a fellow boxer, named Jim McManus. They met in sixth grade and were friends forever, until Fortner died in April of 2013. McManus is 90 and lives in Myrtle Beach. He still talks of his friend in present tense. He called Fortner “Fuzz” because of the way his haircut stood up straight. One day in eighth grade, McManus signed a school paper with his initials – J.A.S. Fortner saw it and, perhaps with a five-piece band bebop’n in his head, said “Jazz.” “And now,” McManus says, “everyone knows me as Jazz. I have friends who still call me Jazz.” The two boxed together in high school, under Coach Dick Thompson who did boxing and football, and McManus said he’d have gone to South Carolina and been a Fightin’ Gamecock, too, if the place hadn’t been so big. “It was so huge, I had nightmares. I backed out and went to Western Carolina and got my degree,” he says. He has stories, lots of them, about him and Fortner’s adventures. Like the one about the mansion. “We were living in the same village in Mount Holly, and we were just walking along the road one day and there was a big home, we called it the mansion, and they had what you call a servant’s house, and we looked and there was smoke coming out

BY THE NUMBERS Tournaments won: 1948 Mount Holly

After having had to cancel the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that the 2021 event will be held on August 21, 2021 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex at 6pm. Tickets are available for $20 at Moose’s Pharmacy and David’s Detailing.

Congratulations to Gaston Business Association member Bansen Farms Event Space and Airbnb on celebrating their opening with ribbon-cutting. Located near New Hope Elementary School, Bansen farms is a boutique wedding venue and Airbnb farmhouse that offers a boho vibe for celebrations - weddings, birthdays, corporate events.

Bingo and a movie event July is Parks and Recreation Month and the Gaston Parks and Rec. Dept. is celebrating with Bingo and a Movie. Join in on Friday, July 23rd at the Dallas Park Horse Arena. Bring a picnic and play Bingo inside the horse arena at 7:00pm and the movie will begin at dark

(9:00pm). The movie will be the 2019 Lion King. Admission is free and so is the popcorn. Free fun for all ages! For additional information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-922-2164 or visit the County’s website at www. gastongov.com. Gaston

County strives to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. If you require assistance to participate in a program, service or activity of Gaston County, we request that you contact the office at least 5 days before the event.

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Gospel concerts planned Saturday July 24th – 6 PM, Lowesville Gospel Concerts at Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents Carolina Quartet with Sammy O’Banion. Expecting a full house, so better come early for this one. This will be a great evening of fun and worship. Bring a friend and come enjoy. Carolina Quartet July 31st 6 PM presents the Siler Family from Newport News VA, and The Griffins from Spartanburg, SC. The Griffins are a Progressive Southern Gospel trio from Spartanburg, SC. The group has been ministering through song and personal testimony for a little over nine years and have shared their ministry at the prestigious Billy Graham The Griffins Evangelical Associations headquarters and Library grounds, Dollywood, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, and worship centers both nationally and internationally. The trio has also made personal appearances by radio and television. Concert admission free. A freewill offering only to be received, and you are invited. Contact Carroll Cooke for inSiler Family formation 704-618-9762.

Willie Bert Rhyne honored Last week the City of Mt. Holly honored WWII U.S. Navy veteran Willie Bert Rhyne on his 100th birthday (July 6). Mayor Bryan Hough read a proclamation citing some of Rhyne’s exemplary service to his nation and community. “The world needs more people like you,” Hough told Rhyne. A large photo portrait of Rhyne taken by Tony McGee was also presented. (Above) Afterwards, members of the city council lined up and shook Rhyne’s hand. (Right) Willie Bert Rhyne and Mayor Bryan Hough. Photos by Alan Hodge

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For many people, summer is an exciting time. Schools are out, people are headed out on vacation, and many people are enjoying pools and parks. Gone is the bleakness of winter and now we can enjoy the outdoors once again. Just as many people are excited for summer, have you ever thought of your relationship with Jesus as exciting? We serve the creator of the universe, the One who died for us. Nothing is as exciting as being loved by Jesus! In Luke 19:1-10, we find the well-known tax collector Zacchaeus. Tax collectors like Zacchaeus were hated for the ways they abused their power to collect taxes for the government. Many became wealthy stealing from others. One day Jesus was passing through the city of Jericho. Zacchaeus knew that Jesus was passing through. He was curious enough about Jesus that he wanted to see Him. Zacchaeus was too short however, to see through the massive crowd of people. Zacchaeus decided to climb up a nearby sycamore tree so he could see Jesus as He passed. When Jesus passed his way, He looked up at the tree and told Zacchaeus to come down, because He was coming to his house. People could not believe Jesus was going to the

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Boy Scouts erected this bike repair station at Rocky Branch Park.

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The new trail.

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ROCKY BRANCH From Page 1 will be a lot better for walking. There is also a new split rail fence.” Improved drainage and erosion control was also included in the work. The improved trail is nice and wide and covered in crushed gravel. The new bridges are sturdy and cross the creek at several scenic locations where the water flows over large and small stones. The overall feel is like being in a deep and lovely forest despite the fact that downtown Belmont is barely a mile away. “We hope to bring groups to the trail for activities such as nature walks,” Stowe said. “It’s nice and peaceful in the woods.” The trail will link up with

another section of the Carolina Thread Trail and go all the way to Cramerton. Rocky Branch Park has primarily been a mountain biking/hiking trail park. It first opened for use in July 2013 with a couple miles of biking and hiking trails. It was carved out of the woods at the bend in the road where Sacco St. and Woodrow Ave. meet. The initial construction was done mainly with volunteer labor and free land making it one of the city’s best park deals ever. In other Belmont Parks and Rec. news, a new program will kick off on August 14 starting at 9am. It is a speed and agility competition for boys and girls grades 7 to 12 at Gantt Field in East Bel-

mont. It will test the 40 yard dash, the vertical jump, football passing skills, and the box drill. “We will bring in an outside company to test everyone,” aid Stowe. “The scores can be used to put on participants sports resume’ for high school and colleges. No other town in our area has an event like it.” The cost is $20 for folks inside the Belmont city limits and $25 for outside residents. An overall winner in each event will be announced and someone will be awarded Belmont Athlete of the Year. You can register online at cityofbelmont.org. For more information call the Belmont Recreation Dept. at 704-9132910.

Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe on the Rocky Branch Park trail. Photos by Alan Hodge

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Pictured from Left to Right Jeff Stanton, Kelly Hinson (From Stanton Enterprises/McDonald’s), Janice McRorie, Chair of Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, Emily Andress of Awaken Gallery, Teresa Rench, Chair of Arts Mount Holly.

2021 North Gaston Yearbook staff

North Gaston earns national yearbook design recognition Schools around the world produce yearbooks annually. This year, North Gaston High School’s publication ranks among the best. North Gaston’s awardwinning publication titled “NOGA” is featured in Jostens’ Look Book 2021, a collection of school yearbooks that celebrate the best of the best in design, inclusivity, and excellence. The yearbook staff includes Cassidy McMahan, Jackson Payne, Sydney Shugart, Julia Stroud, Cecelia Tolbert, Hannah Trainham, Peyton Davis, Kelsey Dockery, DJ Bishop, Victoria Duncan, Karsyn Monk, Justin Helms, Dylan Helms, Shyanne Large, Elizabeth Cable, and Madison Mills. The yearbook adviser is Jennifer Reed. “I am so proud of these students! This was a yearbook created during a pandemic, and they did not let it stop them,” said Reed. “They worked tirelessly to make sure that quality was never compromised. Being recognized for their creativity and design with everything else that they have been through over the past year is a very nice reward.” Each year, Jostens, a company known for producing school yearbooks, selects publications for its Look Book. The collection gives

Mt. Holly Lantern Parade gearing up for another year For the third year, Stanton Enterprises recently donated a check to the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation to purchase the materials for our Gaston County Art Teachers so their students can participate in the Mt. Holly Lantern Parade. “This year’s 4th Annual Lantern Parade will be hitting the streets again after last year’s Covid modified reverse lantern parade and everyone is so excited,” said parade organizer Emily Andress. “Currently, teachers from Mount Holly, Belmont,

Cramerton, Gastonia, Cherryville, and Stanley and are looking to get even more involved this year. The fact that McDonald’s provides the funds makes it easier for art teachers and students to jump on board. The Lantern Parade is meant to shine a light on community and art education and the importance of both. Every year it is a thrill to see what the schools have come up with. Even during last year’s difficulties, area students and their teachers made over 500 lanterns while the community and businesses jumped

Jennifer Reed students and advisers a look at outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, eyecatching covers, beautiful designs, relevant coverage of school events, meaningful storytelling, and stunning photography. North Gaston’s “NOGA” publication was one of only 460 yearbooks selected for the Look Book 2021 from more than 1,000 yearbooks submitted for consideration. During Reed’s tenure as the yearbook adviser, Jostens has chosen North Gaston’s publication for its Look Book four times. In addition, the yearbook has received the The Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Medalist

Certificate along with several honors from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association. “We commend our yearbook staff and Mrs. Reed for their hard work, dedication, and leadership to give us another quality yearbook,” said North Gaston principal George Conner. “This award is a great accomplishment, and it is a major achievement for our school to be recognized once again on a national level by Jostens.” Reed and the yearbook staff received a plaque and banner from Jostens to celebrate their status as one of the best school yearbooks created this year.

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in with over 100 more. It’s an example of how we all were able to do something special and still keep everyone safe. We are so grateful for the involvement the business community has added to our parade and how generously they continue to sponsor it. Without it, this would be very difficult to pull off.” The Lantern Parade will be held on October 23 beginning at 7 pm with the theme of ‘Let’s all go to the movies!’. Anyone who wants to build a lantern is welcome and can contact info@awakengallery.com.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

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

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

Stanley, NC

New Covenant United Methodist

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

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

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

North Main Baptist Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org

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

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

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6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

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

Message of Love Church

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

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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

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

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

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

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

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

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

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

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

First Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

212 South Street 704-825-7269

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

704-825-9861

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

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

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

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

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Riverside Baptist Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

DALLAS

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

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

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Gateway Cowboy Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

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First Presbyterian Church

Bethlehem Church

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

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

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

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

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

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

Epic Church

New Life Baptist Church

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Lowell Church of God

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

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

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

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

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

BESSEMER CITY

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Living Witness Ministries

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

First Baptist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

Ridgeview Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Cramerton Temple of God Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Second Baptist Church

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Grace Wesleyan Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Bright Light Baptist Church

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The Gaston Braves and Rutherford County teams pre-game.

Photos by Wendy Simmons

Gaston Braves season ends in second round of playoffs By Art Shoemaker The G-Braves opened the second round of the play-offs against an outstanding Rutherford County squad. In the first match-up, played at South Point, the Braves fell by a 9-5 score. In a seven inning game the locals trailed 9-2 after six innings but mounted a comeback by posting three runs in the final inning but this was not enough in losing the opener. Parker Agosta, an East Gaston Warrior, suffered the loss on the mound for the

Braves. Grayson Guy, Dylan Owensby, Drew Wofford, Daniel McClellan, Logan Agosta, Caleb Burr and Jackson Risk all had a single hit for the Braves. Game two in the series saw the Braves rebound in winning by a 5-1 score. Jake Bidoglio, a Red Raider standout, pitched a masterpiece in going the distance allowing only three hits and striking out seven. Grayson Guy, who performed at Gaston Christian and Caleb Burr, an East Gaston star, led the Braves on of-

fense with two hits each. The Braves traveled to Forest City to play Post 29 in game three of the series. The G-Braves managed only one run in this affair in losing 7-1. Ethan Simmons, who has been stellar all season for the Braves, only allowed five hits

but was the hard luck loser on the mound. Grayson Guy, who continued his season long hitting success for the Braves led the Braves with two hits in the game. The season came to an end last Monday as the Braves

fell by an 11-3 score. Rutherford Co. scored in every inning but one with the big inning occurring in the sixth. Post 29 put the game away with six runs in this inning. Marshall Witheral, a South Pointer, took the loss for the G-Braves. He allowed only four hits in his four in-

nings of work but the Braves committed errors that aided the host team in their victory. Ayden Ledford and Jackson Risk each had two hits for the Braves. Coach Tim Brown offered praise to this team for their effort, hustle and positive attitude throughout the 2021 season.

Jake Bidoglio hurls against Rutherford County.

Ayden Ledford in the outfield.

Ethan Simmons in action.

Drew Wofford of the Gaston Braves at bat against Rutherford County. Wyatt Triplett on first.

Jackson Risk takes a swing.

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, June 2021 The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” for the month of June 2021: Gaston County Schools presented its most prestigious awards during the Excellence in Education ceremony on June 1 at CaroMont Health Park. Truist Bank sponsored the program. The winners were Teacher of the Year Staci Nezezon, Pinewood Elementary; Principal of the Year Tyler West, Pinewood Elementary; Assistant Principal of the Year Bridgette Best, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; New Teacher of the Year Maddison Szucs, Robinson Elementary; Teacher Assistant of the Year Wanda Marlowe, Catawba Heights Elementary; and Central Office Administrator of the Year Brett Buchanan, director of career and technical education. Gaston County Schools had 22 students in the Class of 2021 to earn valedictorian or salutatorian honors. The students were recognized during high school graduation for

their commitment to academic excellence. Payton Love of Ashbrook High School achieved 13 years of perfect attendance. She received a special plaque from the Board of Education during her high school graduation ceremony. The following high school students received a $250 scholarship for their participation in the virtual Career and Manufacturing Expo: Elizabeth Bunting, Ashbrook; Brody Cureton, Bessemer City; Emiliee Willis, Cherryville; Landon King, Stuart W. Cramer; Joseph Trite, East Gaston; Kevin Rebolledo, Forestview; Thomas Helm, Highland; Pablo Lopez, Hunter Huss; Luis Salgado, North Gaston; and Jesse Whaley, South Point. The following educators received the Jennie Stultz Award of the Arts grants that are presented by the Gaston County Education Foundation: Marjorie Bone, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Anne Bame, Sherwood Elementary; Elizabeth Robinson,

Pleasant Ridge Elementary; Bailey Gula, Sadler Elementary; Donna Biddix, H.H. Beam Elementary; Lisa Bame, Bessemer City Central Elementary; and Elisha Mitschke-Lamanna, Chavis Middle School. Jackson Payne of North Gaston High School and Evan Richardson of Highland School of Technology received the Maxine Porch Scholarship. Shay Philpot of Highland School of Technology placed second and Kaci Cline of Cherryville High School placed third in the City of Gastonia’s downtown art contest. Todd Hagans, chief communications officer for Gaston County Schools, was selected as the GCAEOP (Gaston County Association of Educational Office Professionals) Administrator of the Year, and Elaine Glenn, workers compensation coordinator for Gaston County Schools, was chosen as the GCAEOP Educational Office Professional of the Year. In addition,

GCAEOP presented scholarships to Connor Corcoran of South Point High School and Zania Ratliff of Highland School of Technology. Ashbrook High School senior Baylor Wyatt is the recipient of the Larry Rhodes Athletic Scholarship, which is

sponsored by alumnus James Worthy and named after the former coach. Wyatt will attend Brevard College this fall to play baseball. He plans to major in business with a minor in exercise science. Belmont Central Elementary teachers Abbey McK-

inney and Kaylee Hines participated in the “MyPlate” program that integrates fourth grade science and literacy standards with health and nutrition activities by using Schoology, technology, and real-world experiences. See GOOD NEWS, Page 12

N.C. Community College System President visits Gaston College Thomas A. Stith president of the North Carolina Community College System, recently visited Gaston College’s Dallas Campus and met with Dr. John Hauser, president of Gaston College, as well as members of the Board of Trustees. Stith, who became NCCCS president in January 2021, is visiting each of the “Great 58” North Carolina community colleges. During the visit, Gaston College had the opportunity to update President Stith on College News, including the school’s recent ranking as one of the best online community colleges in the United States and the recent award and recognition as the top ApprenticeshipNC Partner for 2021. Presentations also addressed Gaston College’s history of focus on student success, and the many new programs and initiatives happening at the College. “As we go forward, more so than ever, it’s going to be the community college system that drives the economic engine in the state,”

Dr. John Hauser and Thomas A. Stith. said President Stith. During his visit he continually emphasized the role of Gaston College and other community colleges as the leaders of economic recovery efforts which will make the state a greater global competitor for business and industry. Following the meeting at the Dallas Campus, Stith traveled to Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center on the Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, N.C. to tour and speak

with staff. This center works with customers locally and around the world and gives students hands-on experience with the latest textile industry technology and equipment. A new Associate of Applied Science in Textile Technology is launching this fall, and an academy for workforce training will be coming as well to help meet the growing industry demand for more qualified and skilled workers in the textile industry.

Pinewood Elementary 50th Anniversary artwork Art teacher Mrs. Ballard at Pinewood Elementary in Mt. Holly has put the finishing touches on a 50th Anniversary work of art that has been two years in the making. Thanks to a generous Jennie Stultz arts education grant from the Gaston County Education Foundation, all Pinewood students were able to glaze a tile for this mosaic mural. The design is a combination of several 50th anniversary drawings submitted by students prior to the pandemic. The completed mural is now on display in Pinewood’s art gallery hallway to show the history of Pinewood and to celebrate 50 years of memories.

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The Gaston Christian School Thespian Society’s theater department performed Beauty & the Beast back in April and the club voted to donate a portion of proceeds and donations from the attendees to Levine’s Childrens Hospital. These students wrote the sweetest notes, providing scriptures and encouragement to the staff. They wanted the team to know how much their care and love meant to everyone. They were able to pay it forward and present a check for $1,000.

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Several Gaston ECA members have been working on getting baby quilt kits put together for the NICU at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. If you would like to help make baby quilts for NICU infants - you’ll get a kit (for the tops only) and sew it up please contact Pam Bryson @ pam.bryson@gastongov.com or call 704.825.3291. We will handle getting them quilted. You are more than welcome to do the quilting yourself if you want. Just let us know and we will make sure you get the batting, backing and binding. You will get some extra love for that!

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SECU Scholarship recipients announced Congratulations to the following high school seniors who are recipients of the People Helping People Scholarship presented by the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation: MaKayla Boyd, East Gaston High School; Mackenzie Fallin, Ashbrook High School; Maggie Ferguson, Highland School of Technology; Isaak Gibson, North Gaston High School; Regan Lavinder, Stuart W.

Cramer High School; Andrew Nanney, Forestview High School; Hailey Rodden, South Point High School; and Lakota “Wyatt” Wilson, Cherryville High School. The scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to students who have achieved excellence in academics and community involvement and exhibit good character, leadership, and integrity.

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The Gaston College Athletics Department has added two new members to its baseball coaching staff. Jacob Rand and Kenneth “KJ” McAllister, Jr., will join Head Baseball Coach Shohn Doty in the Gaston College’s athletics program that officially begins this fall. Rand is the Recruiting Coordinator and an Assistant Coach for the Baseball team. He graduated in 2015 from Mars Hill University in North Carolina, where he was a four-year starter on their baseball team, playing in three positions: Catcher, Second Baseman, and Third Baseman. Prior to Gaston College, he was assistant Baseball Coach and Director of Operations at Wingate University in N.C. Wingate averaged more than 30 wins per season and appeared in two NCAA Regionals during Rand’s tenure there, and in April won the 2021 South Atlantic Conference tournament title. He has worked with several traveling baseball organizations, including the Charlotte Megastars and the Pineville Pioneers/ Southern Collegiate summer team, and was the Head Coach of the On Deck O’s inaugural senior team. “This is an unprecedented time for Gaston College, and I am excited to be a part of the bright future of this athletics department,” said Rand. “I look forward to working with Coach Doty and Coach McAllister as we build a program in an always competitive Region 10.” “Jacob is a relentless

recruiter and is on the cutting edge with his hitting philosophies,” said Doty. “We are extremely excited to add him to our staff. He is coming from a program that has a tradition of winning and he will bring that culture with him.” McAllister, who was the 2018 3A High School Baseball Coach of the Year at Jacksonville High School in N.C., is also an Assistant Coach at Gaston College. He is a graduate of Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina, where he had the all-time sixth highest batting average, and was an All-Conference player. In 2013, McAllister was an All-Star in the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s premier collegiate summer baseball league, and he played professionally for the San Angelo (Texas) Colts in 2014. He served as Assistant Baseball Coach at North Carolina Central University prior to joining Gaston College. “I’m excited to be able to work with a great coaching staff and help mold a great group of student athletes,” said McAllister. “I’m truly grateful for the opportunity and I am ready to get to work!” “KJ has a unique presence and energy around him that I believe will translate to our players,” said Doty. “He will be a quality coach and his knowledge of infield play will be a huge asset.” Gaston College has several players already committed to join the baseball team this fall. New recruits include several Division

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Congratulations to Will Kelly of Gaston Christian School on being named the Gaston County Player of The Year. Schools like Virginia Tech, Appalachian State, Wofford, Georgia State, Liberty, Charlotte, Yale, UMBC, and Mercer have all expressed interest his way at some point and that list could continue to grow.

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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831

1993 FORD F-150 CARGO VAN for Sale. 60,000 actual miles. 6 cylinder, AT, AC, new tires, Excellent condition. $5,950.00. 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954.

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

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BOOK NOW, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BEACH HOUSE. In the heart of Myrtle Beach. Fully furnished. $650 week. No text. Call 704418-3790.

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YOUNG PULLETS hatched on April 7th. Easter Eggers, RIR and Golden Comet Chass. #10.00 each. 509-432-4914

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.

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NEW 2021 SUZUKI DR 650 DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE. Asking $5750. Mint condition, warranty transferable. Call 864-279-7840. Inman, SC.

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

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Summer means pool time By Allison Bansen

of swimming I was ready for a change. It feels so good to Now this sumbe back from quarmer is a little differantine. ent. Of course, we It feels like it’s have all been tied been so long since up in quarantine and we were able to get kids, especially, are out and the thought overdue for some of even being at a socialization. pool with a group of Allison Bansen Our pool opened people was a distant memory up this year and my three last summer. Regardless to boys were so excited about it. say, summertime brings back But, my preparation for pool a lot of good memories. Es- days are a little different than pecially of my pool days. my mothers were. I grew up in a great neighTypically there is a five borhood. We had a neighbor- minute prep before we head hood pool which meant my down. It consists of the folsummer days were complete. lowing but not limited to, I would get up first thing in pool rules. Do not touch the morning get on my bath- your brother, do not touch ing suit and run over to meet anyone, do not swear, do up with my friends and play. not eat anything that isn’t in It was the definition of free- our chair, do not eat off the dom. No school, no responsi- floor, if you need to use the bilities and no work. bathroom make sure you go My biggest challenge to the restroom, do not try to in the summer of 1990 was use the bathroom through the jumping off the high dive fence, stay away from girls, if and getting the cute new guy you touch them they will cry to look at me. Of course, that and I just can’t deal with that was nearly impossible when today. Also, if you get the there were high schoolers whistle blown at you more lifeguarding. I mean what than two times you are out middle school kid can com- for the day. pete with that. I had the Now, as you read this mindset that if it was meant you may think there is no to be he would come talk to way your kids would do that. me. I slowly changed that Rest assured, they do, and mindset as adulthood ap- if I don’t tell them the rules proached and I realized that before we head down they nothing that you want just most certainly will because lands in your lap, except my they have to be reminded on husband. Smiley face! a daily basis of the rules. I can still smell the over My mother would have chlorination and that sun- never had to tell me any rules. screen layer that seemed to If the lifeguard blew the float on the top of the pool. whistle at me I was mortified. Summers were good. Actually, I can’t remember a My diet consisted of the time the lifeguard blew the snack bar which held a col- whistle at me. I do however lection of overprocessed de- remember certain people that liciousness. I mean, let’s be got the whistle blowing on honest my mom had it made. them quite often. But me, no I didn’t bother her, I did my way, I would have never. So, thing and by August I was that being said, there were ready to go back to school no rules for the pool when I because after three months went to the pool. My mom

sat in a lounge chair and read her book and didnt worry that I would get in trouble. She knew I would abide by the rules and be on my best behavior. So let’s talk about boys. It certainly is not for the weak. They will challenge your pool days, they will challenge your summer. They will make you question what summer is and whether it should have vacation on the end of it. Because summer vacation with boys is like military camp. It is a constant battle of what normal behavior is versus wild behavior. Oh sure, I bring my book to the pool, but for what reason I have not established yet. I typically sit down and open my book and think, OK…it is starting off great. Within two minutes-of being there and on the same page I started on, there is a whistle blown and of course it is one of mine. As the parents with girls sit in their chairs reading and socializing with their friends I am storming around the pool pointing fingers and threatening a girly art camp next week if they don’t behave. The crazy thing about this beautiful mess is that I wouldn’t change one thing about raising these three boys. They are my life, they are my reason, and I know one day I will surely miss the chaos. My goal is just to make sure that they know where to use the bathroom, when it’s appropriate and hopefully through all of the chaos we will all survive and lead a life geared toward Christ. Because even in the mess there is the beauty of what God has given us as a family. A chance to argue, fight and be together. Summer, means pool time!

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