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Dudkos of Belmont survived harrowing days in WWII By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
This is the first of a two-part series about the World War II experiences of Polish natives Stanley Dudko and his wife Jasia who now live in Belmont. Next week, September 1, marks the official beginning of WWII in Europe in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. It’s a fact that many men and women from Belmont, Mount Holly, and the rest of Gaston County have recollections of those days. However, probably no one from our area had quite the experiences that befell Polish natives Stanley Dudko and his wife Jasia who now call Belmont home. A native of Rowno, Poland, Stanley was just five-years-old
when Nazi troops invaded his homeland and the farm where he and his family lived. “The Germans made us give them food and wire,” Dudko recalled. “They used the wire to build fortifications.” After several years of being under Nazi rule, Stanley and his folks were liberated, so to speak, by the Russians in 1942, but as the fortunes of war see-sawed back and forth, the Germans regained the upper hand in 1943 and showed up once again at the Dudko digs. “We had to leave the farm with nothing but a suitcase and a horse wagon,” Dudko said. The family eventually found itself loaded into cattle cars and sent by railroad to a labor camp at Plauen, Germany, near Dresden. It was the first time young Dudko
had seen a train. “When we got to Plauen they separated the men and women and put us in barracks at the camp,” Dudko said. Even though he was only a child at the time, Dudko was put to work in a factory building tanks for the German army. The factory was over two miles long and held over 10,000 workers. Dudko was too small to do any heavy lifting so he was given the job of crawling into newly built tanks and sweeping them clean. One day, Dudko found himself cleaning a tank, and being a curious lad, began fiddling with the starter. Sure enough, the engine roared to life, Dudko slipped the transmission into gear, and the tank took off towards the Elbe River. See DUDKO, Page 4
Stanley and Jasia Dudko of Belmont lived through perilous times in WWII and went on to have successful and productive lives afterward.
Millican Pictorial Museum a treasure trove of images By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
If a picture is worth a thousand words then the over 21,000 images housed in the Millican Pictorial History Museum in Belmont speak volumes. Created by Allen Millican, and located at 35 E. Catawba in the Abram Stowe House, which is the oldest house in Belmont, the free museum is the third most popular tourist stop in the Belmont area according to TripAdvisor. “People come from all over to see the photo collection,” Millican says. “I’ve had people from as far away as Paris, France and Puerto Rico stop by.” What’s the attraction? An incredible array of old photos that Millican has restored and reproduced. The main body of work consists of pictures taken in and around the Belmont area. Most of these span the years from the 1920s to the 1960s. Scenes the pictures reveal in- Allen Millican’s photo museum currently houses around 21,000 archival picclude textile mill villages and workers, tures he’s restored and reproduced. He takes the old photos and restores Photo by Alan Hodge See MUSEUM, Page 5 them at his computer.
The Belmont Community Organization held a drive through lunch meeting last week to thank its volunteers with a bbq plate from Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ. BCO volunteer Mitzy Bondurant gets her vittles from fellow vols Betty Moore, BCO executive director Paula Wilkerson, and vols Pat Ford and Karen Valentine.
Belmont Community Organization fills a big need By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
The Belmont Community Organization (BCO) helped a large number of clients during its 2019-2020 fis-
cal year that ended June 30. The BCO lends a hand when people need assistance getting food, clothes, utility bill funds, Christmas gifts for See BCO, Page 5
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OPINION
TODAY’S QUOTE: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” - 2 Timothy 1:7
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Animal House Now some of you might think about a funny movie from yesteryear when you saw the title for this ramble but actually it also describes the high jinks that have taken place with critters over the years in the log house where Sharon and I live. Our home is bordered by woods where a wide variety of creatures live and it seems like a lot of them would rather stay inside with us than dwell where God intended them to. A perfect example of this happened just last week. I was upstairs and she was downstairs and it was a nice quiet afternoon suddenly rocked by a loud scream and I ran downstairs to see what had prompted this outburst and she was standing in the dining room pointing to the corner cupboard and said “SNAKE!”. So I tippy toed over that way and sure enough saw a reptile haid a pokin’ out from behind the cupboard base next to the wall. I could not tell what type it was and had no plans to try and grab it but instead strolled into the living room and got the pellet gun. I am a seasoned pellet gun user. After several attempts I managed to end the contest with a couple of well placed shots as the snake dodged gamely.. Next, I took some tongs like folks use to pick up cans along the road and dragged the still squirming serpent out from its hiding place (see photo) and flung it into the back yard. I hate to kill anything but I did what I had to do. This is but the latest animal intrusion we have experienced in our home. Over the years we have done in-house battle with a bat, reg’lar squirrels, flying squirrels, a swarm of wild bees, hornets, blue-tailed lizards, field mice, and a huge black snake that was stretched out on the living room fireplace mantle watching TV. That episode prompted a call to 911 and a guy came out with tongs and grabbed it while we stood poised to run. Last year, the GSM HVAC technician name Mandy came out to tune up the heat pump and she had to crawl under the house. She was only under there a few seconds when she came out torpedo-style with her eyes as big as saucers. “SSSNNNAAKKKEE” she stammered. I poked my head under the house but the snake was just a skin. Just a
skin? Thank de lawd because I dragged it out and measured it at 6’3” long. He had been living under the house, cool in the cut. Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor We call him Elmer. Ever since last week, it has been somewhat unnerving to walk around the house in the dark. A late night trip to the restroom becomes a test of nerves, wondering if the snake I shot has a pal. I keep thinking about a nature show I saw on TV a few years back where a night vision camera was set up in a hut in India to film
some folks sleeping on their mats and a cobra glided in and crawled across a guy who never even knew it. Like I said, I hate to kill anything, and think we should all respect our fellow creatures, but if some wild animal decides to share our living space, it’s gonna be on like donkey kong.
By Tony Marciano Several years ago, my sister bought a house that came with stainless steel appliances. The stove, refrigerator and microwave all matched. In her previous home, she had a white refrigerator with French doors and a bottom freezer. It was fairly new. She kept the stainless steel appliances and gave me her white refrigerator. At my house, we played the musical game of moving my refrigerator to my mother’s side of the house and my wife and I took my sister’s refrigerator. We were grateful. It was an expensive refrigerator. But this particular manufacturer had a design flaw. The defrost feature didn’t work and the components behind the back wall filled with ice. Also, the tray below the vegetable crisper filled with ice. My wife took out a huge slab of ice out from the refrigerator. A year later, we had the same experience. One time we unplugged the refrigerator and let it defrost. All our food was moved to my mother’s refrigerator. Some went outside since it was January. It was a tedious task; one I didn’t enjoy. I avoided defrosting it for two years. The past January, I noticed the shelves in the refrigerator were frozen in place. The ice developed behind the wall. My wife and I were about to unload the refrigerator and unplug it. Since I didn’t want to do that, I Googled solutions to this problem.
Cast your burdens on HIM Recently, I found myself waking up most mornings In the last few weeks with a tune playing in my head. Consequently, these songs were from my younger days. Some have been rock beats.. others, a classic country melody....and even a few Ozzy hits from the 80’s. I tend to think the younger child inside of me is tapping my shoulder to remind me of days gone by. Days when my only care in the world was meeting up with friends, or simply deciding on what I would order with a hamburger down at the local diner. It’s almost hard to fathom the current times we are living in now. But we seemingly witness more of it during an election year. I quit watching the news. My blood pressure thanks me often. I’ve gotten much done out in my yard.
It’s certainly therapeutic, not only physically, but mentally as well. Something many of us could use now. My husband and I have been taking more *mini* trips locally on the weekends. Two more are already planned and scheduled for this month and next. It’s times like these when we most need to feast on the word of God. So when you feel overwhelmed by the burdens of the world, or become so exhausted that even sleep doesn’t feel like enough, cast your cares on HIM. Our tanks will be refilled in abundance as we refresh and renew our souls. No matter how we find ourselves feeling, we always have the power to make someone else feel better. Just a simple text, phone call, or writing a note to a friend will do wonders for them...and
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YOU too. Try it and see. My challenge to you is to let someone know you appreciate them. Do this daily, and I promise you in just a short time, both you and the recipient of your blessings will soon sleep better. When I wake up tomorrow, I know another tune will be playing inside my head. Whether it be a song from my childhood... or one from the rewind mode of my Spotify account, I’ll quickly smile and thank God for allowing me to be alive. And rather then focusing on the
current events of today, I’ll keep appreciating those songs waking me up. But more importantly, to remind me that there is always something to be thankful for. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 4:6-7 Lisa Harper, Belmont
Many people said it is a great refrigerator except that it has this design flaw. Defrost didn’t work. Ice formed under the vegetable crisper. It reminded me of the refrigerator my mother bought in the 1950’s that didn’t have a self-defrost feature on it. When you opened the freezer, ice formed around the cooling metal. I found a YouTube video which explained how to address it. There were two buttons on the machine that you pressed simultaneously for 14 seconds. The screen changed and it showed various options. The first was a quick freeze. Second and third were deeper freezes. The fourth was the defrost mode. When you clicked that, the machine shut off and defrost began to function. I tried it. For 45 minutes, our refrigerator went through the defrost mode. Finally, it restarted. I removed a sheet of ice under the vegetable crisper. Thinking I had solved the problem of ice, I didn’t. Several months later there was another sheet of ice under the crisper. I removed it and defrosted the machine. The next week more ice and I defrosted the machine. Over the last two months I have defrosted the refrigerator every
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Saturday. Every week I Tony Marciano have removed ice from under the vegetable crisper. But I’ve noticed that each week, the sheet of ice is getting smaller and smaller. I never received an owner’s manual when my sister gave me the refrigerator. I did what you normally do; plug it in and put food inside of it. This machine needed a little loving tenderness to make it work effectively. The answer was always there; I just didn’t know it. The same could be said of our lives. We’re born and thrust into life, growing up into adulthood, taking our cues from others. The owner’s manual is God’s Word. There, He shows us how to really live so that when we get to the end of our days, we don’t ask for a do over. It was good. It was a life lived without regrets. Let me encourage you to read the Bible. Perhaps start in the Gospel of John. Notice chapter 10, verse 10. It contains a promise for you and me. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.
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During his 52 year career at Belmont Abbey, Stanley Dudko earned many laurels including being named soccer Coach of the Year nine out of 10 years he coached. His teams won nine NAIA District 26 titles.
DUDKO From Page 1 “I managed to stop the tank before it went in the river,� he said. Certain death by firing squad would have been Dudko’s fate except for the fact that he was liked by the “meister� who just laughed about Stanley’s short-lived career as a tank commander. “I can truly say I drove a tank before I could drive a car,� he said. However, as Dudko recalled, other aspects of the war were anything but humorous for a kid. Things he witnessed included seeing Jews forced to dig their own graves then being shot down into them. Bombs also rained down on Dudko’s head. As the war in Europe wound down, American and British bombers raided the tank factory day and night. “You could put your ear to the ground and hear the
vibrations from the bomber engines when they were still 200 miles away,� Dudko said. “When the bombs fell the ground was shaking and I was praying. On one raid the roof collapsed and I injured my back.� To get out of the line of fire, Dudko and his fellow laborers would often leave the factory and head for the woods. The blazes set by the bombing were enormous. The nearby city of Dresden was reduced to ashes. “The fires lit up the night sky so brightly you could see the pine needles on the forest floor,� Dudko said. The worse the bombing became, the more time Dudko and his peers spent in the woods. “We had just a little food to eat,� he said. “Once we were cooking some potatoes and a group of prisoners came by and took them, pan and all.� In the absence of the spuds, Dudko and the others ate roots and berries. In May 1945, American soldiers
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came on the scene, Dudko was freed, and sent to a Displaced Persons camp. From there, he and his family made their way in 1949 to Greenville, S.C. where he worked on a farm. Dudko then came to Belmont Abbey College in 1954 to attend college, a significant feat considering he didn’t learn to read and write until he was 11-years-old. After having lived through a nightmarish childhood, Dudko went on to great accomplishments in education and athletics as a teacher and soccer coach at the Abbey, but he still recalls those harrowing years under the Nazi boot heel and how many times he literally dodged a bullet. “I should have been killed many times,� he said. “But by the grace of God, I lived.� Next week, Jasia’s own hair raising WWII experiences.
Since the covid-19 pandemic started in America most of us have experienced a wild adjustment to our daily routines. Some are still grumbling, kicking and screaming. I have to admit, there are days when I feel disrupted too. On the other hand I have to share a pretty important benefit. To me, television has been a crippling chain around my virtual leg. I have been drawn to it like a moth to light for decades, mostly at night. Because of this pandemic, a ton of programming has slipped into reruns so one benefit is, I’ve lost interest in TV! More importantly, I not only don’t care, I am actually rejoicing. And my excitement is magnified when I see and hear the nonsense coming from liberal Hollywood-ites doing their best to wax eloquent about everything, and throw their weight behind very destructive activities; now I’m not supporting them with my time or dollars. Why is separation from the TV so personally beneficial right now? I’ll tell you. In 1979 I committed my life to Jesus Christ and began to draw as close to Him and His Word as possible. Except, at night I still licked my tired wounds by vegging (sic) out in front of the TV. Still, for decades, the Lord used what I was learning in His Word to reach out to me early every morning. And He has been faithful to do that every morning for 40 years. Since this pandemic hit and I’ve separated myself from the TV, I’ve noticed that when I spend considerable time reading my bible or other good Christian literature at night, my time with the Lord in the morning
is more full; on a faster track. I see now that TV has robbed me and what is more, I’ve given God slim pickens (sic) of myself, to work with in the mornings. Phillip Keller had a startling experience as a shepherd and which he included in his book A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23. Keller recounts how he watched sheep, in another flock, pass up a wonderful clear mountain stream of water, to drink muddy, disease ridden water from ditches they were passing by. Hey! That was me! What on earth was I mesmerized by on TV that had any substantive value; especially compared to absolute wisdom, truth and peace found in God’s Word and promises? So what am I doing with my significant redeemed time? I’m drawing closer to the Lord; spending more
quality time with my family and friends; doing a better ministry job with our seniors at church and I’m getting more involved with several important hobbies. How on earth can TV, surfing the internet, or involving myself in Facebook social media compare? In Galatians 5, the Lord, through the apostle Paul, warns us of the dangerous wiles of humanist thinking; folks, his list is a virtual pandemic of sin. In contrast he notes that sticking closer to Jesus Christ produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Let’s see now‌ on one hand we have harmful junk on TV and on the other 9 beneficial fruit of the Holy Spirit. Hmmm! I wonder; go for the gold or slim pickens? (sic)
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Millican and his collection of movie star photos. Photos by Alan Hodge
schools, amusements such as Stowe Park, From Page 1 churches, sports teams and players, and local celebrities and civic leaders. More recently, Millican has expanded his photo collection to include early scenes from Charlotte and Gastonia. He has also built up a large number of photos showing movie stars from the golden age of films. Many of the photos are donated by folks who don’t want to see them thrown in the trash, but rather, preserved with the Millican magic. A good example are the dozens of photos donated by Yates Abernethy showing a variety of scenes and people from North Belmont. The photos are just part of the museum’s allure. Millican knows the history behind nearly every one of the pictures and can tell the stories to anyone interested in hearing them.
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Millcan has a huge collection of textile related photos including this one of Gastonia Police Chief Orville Aderholt who was killed in the 1929 Loray Mill strike.
“There are so many stories it’s unbelievable,” he says. In addition to the pictures, Millican also has a large number of historical, local city directories and high school annuals. The museum is an outgrowth of Millican’s interest in photography. After a career in the auto parts industry, he found himself ready for a change and challenge. He opened a studio in Belmont back in 2003 and things grew from there. “The Lord designed this job for me,” he says. Now that Millican’s collection has grown to epic proportions, he’s simply run out of space to put things. Not only that, but at age 74 he wonders what will happen to everything when the day comes he can no longer “run the shop”. Nonetheless, he has faith that things will work out. Maybe something will come along,” he says. To learn more about the Millican Pictorial Museum, visit the website millicanpictorialhistorymuseum.com or email Millican at allenmillican45@gmail.com or call 704-825-5391.
A number of Millican photos are also available at these sites. Lowell NC Memories & Photos https://www.facebook. com/groups/1439166806127857/ Smyre & Ranlo NC Memories & Photos https://www.facebook.com/groups/245998282508885/ Belmont NC Memories & Photos https://www.facebook. com/groups/1745847432399778/ Spencer Mountain NC Memories & Photos https://www. facebook.com/groups/267780770305549/ Mt Holly NC Memories & Photos https://www.facebook. com/groups/805140393024576/members/ Gastonia NC Memories & Photos https://www.facebook. com/groups/1001872389917791/ Cramerton NC Memories & Photos https://www.facebook. com/groups/1422142747809894/members/
12 homes. The BCO helped 117 households keep the lights on. A dozen families avoided homelessness when the BCO helped pay the rent. School got started with the BCO helping 88 kids in 42 families with supplies, backpacks, and shoes. Thirty clients had a great Thanksgiving meal and holiday gift baskets delivered by BCO volunteers. The BCO also provided 43 instances of help that included everything from charges at Roses for things the BCO didn’t have on hand, gift cards, diapers, dental bills, household repairs, and more. But the BCO is more than numbers. It’s also about the caring hearts and tirelessly working hands of its volunteers. Last week saw the BCO have its annual lunch for volunteers, with a “drive by” barbecue. The food was provided by Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ and the 46 lunches were handed out as volunteers pulled up in their cars. BCO executive director Paula Wilkerson and vols Pat Ford, Karen Valentine, and Betty Moore braved the broiling sun to give out the much deserved ‘cue. Wilkerson had this to say about the meal and the folks that keep the BCO going strong. “The annual meeting is our way of saying thanks to all of our volunteers who make the BCO such an outstanding success,” she said. The BCO is located at 91 Catawba St., Belmont. The phone is 704-825-4526.
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BCO volunteers Betty Moore, Karen Valentine, and Pat Ford along with Alex Ranucci get set to give out the bbq lunches.
ALERT GASTON system implemented The Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services (GCOEMFS) is now working with Everbridge, a leading company in emergency notification systems, to implement ALERT GASTON, a communications platform that can be used to send citizens and businesses notifications during emergencies and other critical events. This system not only allows communications to all cell phones in affected geographical areas through FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning Infrastructure (IPAWS), but also allows citizens to sign up for notifications through landline and cell phones,
County is encouraged to register immediately to receive these alerts. This can be done by going to www.gcoemfs.org and clicking on the ALERT GASTON link, by downloading the Everbridge Contact app (which only allows you to receive emergency notifications) from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and registering your device, or requesting a registration form by emailing alertgaston@gastongov.com. For further information contact W. S. Melton, Jr., Public Information Officer, Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services at 704-8663350.
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Cato Homes appreciates its senior residents with luncheon Cato Homes in Belmont held a nice lunchtime gathering last Friday for its senior citizen residents. Over 50 folks showed up and were treated to a box lunch as well as goodie bags containing items such as taffy, crackers, hand sanitizer, mints, flashlights, tissue, and more. Cato Homes community manager Tammey Thomas welcomed the guests and
showed them around one of the community’s great looking model homes. “We wanted to hold the event as our way of saying thanks for being such great residents,” she said. The lunch was held mindful of everyone’s health. “We had box lunches so everyone could take theirs home and enjoy it,” said Thomas.
Cato Homes residents Ray Drum, Janice Weathers, Rudy Cato Homes community manager Tammey Thomas (center) Weathers, and John Moose. with residents Patsy Griffin and Ruth Clark.
Lunches were prepared by Belmont Specialty Foods. Photos by Alan Hodge The senior lunch welcome tent.
Charlotte Preslar and George Griffin with Cato Homes volunteer and resident Mary Griffin (center).
Meditations How we can heal our pain Once I had several cans of caffeine-free diet coke. I dropped one of the cans and put it back in the pack. As you know, when a can of soda falls, the contents on the inside are shaken, and it is wise to wait before opening. The trouble came when I did not know which drink I dropped. And, yes, wouldn’t you know it. I opened the one I dropped and ended up wearing more of the diet coke than I was able to drink. Last week I asked, “What are we doing, and what are you putting into place as the body of Christ, to help people reach into that place of their deepest hurt and pain, to begin the process of healing?” – Silence. No one could respond, maybe because we don’t know how to deal with our pain and healing. I reflect on September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked our country. The churches were filled for weeks. Several months later, many of the congregations were no longer over-flowing. People asked, “What happened to the people?” People came searching for answers and searching for relief from their pain. When people are in pain, we cannot program people back to health; it’s about relationships. And, most relationships have ups and downs. It can be messy and fulfilling. But when it is on the downward spiral and messy, the answer is not to deny it or run from it. In marriage vows, we say, “for better or worse, for richer or poor,” yet when the worse or poor comes, we fight or flight. How do we help people go into that very place of hurt and pain that they have neglected for so long and have suppressed it with work, play, life? So, day after day, month after month, year after year, it is buried deeper and deeper. It does not go away, but like the contents of the soda can it is festering. It is bubbling until one day something happens, we explode. So, how do we begin the process of healing? As we walk the journey of healing, there is the encounter. Jesus was hanging out around a well after a long journey. Little did a woman of Samaria know that day would be her divine encounter. The Samaritan woman had
deep pain, unrest, and loneliness in her heart. She did not confront this pain but practiced avoid- Rev. Angela Pleasants ance. She would District visit the well at a Superintendent time of day to avoid of Catawba Valley the other women, the Methodist Churches stares, the gossip. We cannot transform our own hearts. Only an encounter with Jesus can our hearts be transformed. On the path to healing, we experience an encounter, and we acknowledge our pain and hurt. Jesus asked the woman to go to her husband. She replied, “I have no husband.” Jesus said, “You have correctly said I have no husband; for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; this you have said truly.” John 4:1718 NASB. We must acknowledge and confess the unhealed places in our life that healing and transformation can begin. It is not an easy path; it will hurt deeply. But if you have suffered an injury or had surgery, you know the pain before and during the operation. But you also see the joy and peace once the healing and recovery are complete. Once the healing begins, we become the wounded healers. We are sent into the world to help others along their journey of healing and wholeness. “So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city and said to the men, ‘Come, and see a man who told me all the things that I have done.’” John 4:28-29 NASB. Jesus gave this Samaritan Living water, a life nourished by God. It is a new life available through the Spirit of God. It is available to all who are willing to receive it. The most powerful part of the woman’s testimony and the people’s experience is the confession, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world.” John 4:42 NASB,
KBB members Martha Stowe (left) and Kay Ziemer cleaning up at the “Point” in Belmont.
Keeping up with Keep Belmont Beautiful Belmont’s own Keep Belmont Beautiful has been slightly off the radar in these unusual times, ever since mid-March when they had to cancel the traditional school participation in Campus Beautification and Clean Campus programs. However, the local non-profit is still at work around town. Perhaps the most obvious program is the ongoing main Street Flower Power Initiative that began in 2019. This group of volunteers weed, deadhead, and generally take care of the 32 planter boxes on both sides of Main Street from the Clock Tower down to the train tracks, as well as the
large flower bed at the City of Belmont sign near the entrance of Stowe Park. Keeping in mind all state and county mandates KBB was able to award the yearly Yard of the Month to local residences and businesses on a delayed basis and are making plans for an adjusted Fall Big Sweep. Volunteers have also done some targeted area trash pickups during this uncertain time. Keep Belmont Beautiful needs us all to be “eyes around town”. If a citizen sees an area that needs attention, let Keep Belmont Beautiful know by email to keepbelmontbeautiful@ gmail.com or by phone at704-825-8587.
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Church Directory T ka Tuckaseege Baptist Church
Tuckaseege Rd • Mt Holly, NC
Morningside Missionary 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
New Covenant United Methodist
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
New Providence Baptist Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
North Main Baptist Church
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Ridgeview Baptist Church Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
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Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
704-825-9861
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
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
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
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Exodus Church
704-867-2317
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
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
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
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
171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
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
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
DALLAS
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
St. Paul FHB Church
Gateway Cowboy Church
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
STANLEY
Tuckaseege Baptist Church
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 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
LOWELL Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
Center Baptist Church
New Faith Baptist Church
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
First Presbyterian Church
Life Church
Riverside Baptist Church
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly First Free Will Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
River of Life Full Gospel Church
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Second Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
CRAMERTON
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
Living Witness Ministries
McADENVILLE
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Goshen Presbyterian Church
513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Roper Street 704-601-5146
MT. HOLLY
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
192 Main St. 704-824-2740
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
Bethel Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Church
McAdenville Wesleyan Church
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
McAdenville Baptist Church
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 Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info
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Gaston Schools remote learning information Gaston County Schools has received many questions about remote/virtual learning, and wants to share those answers. Students will be trained on the SCHOOLOGY Platform the first week they attend school. It’s a very organized place for a variety of assignments. All links open within the platform, so there’s not a lot of clicking. SCHOOLOGY includes easy communication with students and families, and a gradebook for 3rd-5th grades. A parent website and SCHOOLOGY help videos
Gaston College begins fall classes
will be shared by the district. Remote learning the first week of school will consist of suggested K-5 activities posted on our school website. This ensures that Cohort B students will not miss anything. Assignments in SCHOOLOGY will begin the week of August 24th after all students have been trained and have had an opportunity to take home a device. Cohort A students will complete self-paced remote learning W, Th, F.
Cohort B students will complete self-paced remote learning M, Tu, W. Teachers will give feedback on all remote activities. All students will be assigned a Chromebook at school. If you already have a device, you do not have to take a school device home. Students cannot bring their personal devices to school.
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Earl Scruggs Music Festival in 2021 Come celebrate with us! Admission sold per car with a limited number of cars allowed to maintain social-distancing.
Tickets and more info at foundationshows.org
The first day of fall classes started last week for Gaston College students with many taking online or hybrid classes. Smaller numbers of students, through the course of the day and early evening, arrived to take face-to-face classes at the Dallas, Lincolnton, and Belmont campuses. As employees and students arrived on campus, they were directed to specific building entrances, where face mask and temperatures checks were conducted in keeping with the college’s safe plan to prevent the spread of Covid -19. Enthusiastic campus greeters welcomed students back to the campus as they helped answered questions or gave directions to building locations. Students were encouraged to go to designated pick-up stations to receive a free back-
pack before heading to class. Each backpack contains a safety kit filled with hand sanitizer, face mask with filter, reusable forehead thermometer strips, first aid kit and tissues, Students also received a Gaston College T-shirt and ink pen. This fall, all students will receive a backpack sponsored by the Student Government Association, Student Life, and the College. Gaston College President John Hauser warmly greeted students, faculty, and staff today as he visited class-
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Belmont Parks and Rec. dance class signups If you have tried to register for Belmont Parks and Rec.dance class online, you may have noticed there has been an ongoing issue with the website used for online registration. Go to this registration site https://parksrec.egov. basgov.com/belmont and register. Since the issue with the system is the payment, we will not be collecting payment at the time of registration, payment will be taken at the first day of class. That way everyone can register for the class. Email centersupervisor@ cityofbelmont.org if you have any other questions or concerns.
rooms and offices at all three campuses. He was extremely proud to see things running so smoothly. “Gaston College students and employees are not allowing anything to overshadow their enthusiasm as we start the fall semester,” said President Hauser. “Today everyone cared for each other and worked together with the goal to keep everyone safe. I thank the Gaston College family for doing such a tremendous job today.”
Carol Rome Williams Carl Rome Williams, 85, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jessie and Edith Wentz Williams. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 63 years Sue Ingle Williams; children Karen Broome, Toni O’Donahue (Dean), and Carol Woodard; a sister Jane Williams; two grandchildren Emily Stowe (Koley) and David Felton (Mandy); as well as two great grandchildren Parker Felton and Hayden Stowe. The family greeted guests from 2 until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church (The Heights), 311 Belmont Mt Holly Road, Belmont. A service to celebrate Carl’s life was held immediately following at 4:00 p.m. also at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Online condolences may be left at www.woodlawnfuneral.org.
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School nutrition employee Melissa Wooten distributes a “grab and go” meal at Carr Elementary School. Through the Gaston County Schools “grab and go” program, students who are involved in remote learning can pick up a breakfast and lunch meal at their home school.
Here is an example of the food items provided to students through the Gaston County Schools “grab and go” meal program. The menu varies from day-to-day to offer a selection of entrees for students who are involved in remote learning. Photos by Sean Corcoran/Gaston County Schools
Thursday, August 27, 2020
School nutrition employee Johnna Lo carries bags of “grab and go” meals for distribution at Carr Elementary School. The Gaston County Schools “grab and go” program is available at all schools across the county for students who are involved in remote learning.
‘Grab and Go’ meals available to students engaged in remote learning By TODD HAGANS Chief Communications Officer Gaston County Schools
Students who are at school two days a week for in-person instruction will have breakfast and lunch meals served to them in their classrooms. But, what about when students are engaged in remote learning at home? To ensure that breakfast and lunch are available to all students, Gaston County Schools is ramping up its “grab and go” meal program. Students involved in remote learning can pick up a breakfast/snack meal and
a lunch meal at their home school. Pickup times are 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. An additional 30 minutes is allotted for pickup on Wednesday since all students are involved in remote learning on Wednesday. The “grab and go” meal pickup will follow the same drive-up format as it has for the past several months. Students/parents should drive to the front of the school and ask for a meal. It can be delivered to the car; the student/
parent should take the meal with them as no place will be available for eating on site. Meals are free to students through August 31. Beginning Tuesday, September 1, meal prices go into effect – this includes all meals delivered to classrooms and served during “grab and go.” The prices are listed below: Breakfast for all students: $1.20 Lunch for elementary students: $2.70 Lunch for middle school and high school students: $2.80
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obtain a printed copy from the school office or at the School Nutrition office. For more information, call (704) 836-9110.
Pump prices continue to push cheaper across Carolinas For the second straight week both North and South Carolina are among the nation’s top 10 least expensive markets with pump prices continuing to push cheaper. “This is usually the time of year when gas prices are on the rise as demand is typically high due to summer travel,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “With demand drastically down this season and many schools planning for virtual learning across the Carolinas,
gas prices could decline even more in the weeks ahead.” On the week, North Carolina’s $1.94 average saw a decrease of two cents – this is 11 cents cheaper than a month ago and 55 cents cheaper than a year ago. South Carolina’s average also decreased by two cents, currently sitting at $1.88 – this is six cents cheaper than a month ago and 44 cents cheaper than a year ago. The national average is down a penny from last week to $2.17 – two cents less
than last month and 49 cents cheaper than a year ago. Additionally, while Hurricane Isaias did not disrupt gas prices, the 2020 hurricane season has not hit its peak yet. Major storms and hurricanes that take crude and gasoline infrastructure and refineries offline have the largest impact on gas prices. Because U.S. gasoline supply is plentiful, if a major storm or hurricane does hit, it will be a matter of short-term shortages and how quickly gasoline stocks can get to areas of need.
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different year for me. Eighth grade meant that I would be joining an entire class of student who didn’t know who I was. I had always been the weird kid with long locks Shelton Fisher of curly hair, guy liner smudged under and over my eyelids, with clothes mixed between whatever fit my rebellious streak at Wal-Mart and the clearance section at Hot Topic when it was at Eastridge Mall. I had finally made someone of myself by singing in front of people for the first time and all of that was about to change for the better or worse. In this moment however, none of that mattered. In THIS moment, I was a member of the Black Parade and nothing could stop my good time. Like my ninth-grade year, 2020 has been different to say the least. A lot has changed in such a short amount of time and times are still changing. People seem mad on social media, and they don’t even know what they’re mad about at this point. We went from worrying about a virus, to masks, to if and when a check was going to magically appear in our accounts from our good ol’ Uncle Sam, and we all are so drained from walking around wondering what’s next that the thought of an election is just exhausting. With that said, I want you to know that it’s okay to be tired of this. It’s alright that things seem a bit haywire because things have been that way before; we’ve seen it through then and we’ll see it through now. I suppose what I’m trying to say is to not give up; not in the thick of it. This week, I leave you with just a few lyrics as food for thought: “Do or die, you’ll never make me, because the world will never take my heart. Go and try, you’ll never break me. We want it all, we want to play this part. I won’t explain or say I’m sorry. I’m unashamed, I’m going to show my scars. Give a cheer for all the broken. Listen here… because it’s who we are…”
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By: Shelton Fisher Recently, I was taken back in time for just a moment. It was my eighth-grade year at Mount Holly Middle School, and I had just gotten my copy of “The Black Parade” by a band called My Chemical Romance. I remember beginning to feel comfortable in my own skin at the time, dressing and looking like something that came out of Alice Cooper’s wardrobe. With CD player in hand (a compact disc that had music on it for you youngsters), and hand-me-down headphones over my ears, I began to play one of their most popular songs that gets radio play to this day. As the first G-note chimed from the piano, a feeling of joy overcame my angsty, little heart. The song began to further progress into a marching tune as Gerard Way (lead vocals) told the story of how his father once took him into the city to see a marching band, then proceeded to promise that he would be the savior of the broken and downtrodden outcasts of society. I looked at my feet as the evening sun began to bid its farewell for the day, and I was marching up and down the narrow strip of concrete in our front yard along with the parade. Suddenly, there was an eruption of drums and screaming guitars that pierced through the march to take over the song. Do you remember that scene in “The Breakfast Club” where they listened to music and they were all dancing in the library in their own ways? Despite traffic making its usual evening passes down Lucia Riverbend Highway that evening, there was nothing that held me back from jamming along as if I were a member of the band. My precisely tuned airguitar was tuned to perfection as I mimicked being the front man for one of the most influential bands of my teenage years. This may be based off of pure speculation, but for anyone who walked the stage along with me in 2011, can you honestly say that based off of hearing the first several notes alone that you couldn’t name the song AND artist? I rest my case. At any rate, this was going to be a vastly
Breakfast for school staff/ adult guest: $1.50 Lunch for school staff/ adult guest: $3.75 Students are given an opportunity to apply for re-
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Students returned to class in Gaston County last week. These East Gaston students seemed to be enjoying the “new normal” setup. Gaston Schools photos
Conference Carolinas postpones fall championships to spring of 2021
Tri-County Animal Rescue:
Pets of the Week This big girl is Delilah. She is a Great Dane and Labrador Retriever mix. Delilah is 2 years old and weighs about 80 pounds. She is looking for a home with no small children….only adults and teens. Delilah wants all the attention and refuses to share. She is fully house trained and crate trained. Delilah is spayed, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Come out and ask for Delilah. This is Odie. He is 8 months old and is about 20 pounds. Odie is part Beagle and part Jack Russell Terrier. He has LOTS of energy and loves to play. Odie would love to have a fenced yard and another dog to play with. Odie can be shy at first meeting you but warms up quickly. Odie is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped. Come meet this boy in person and you will fall in love.3. This big girl is Leila. She is a Boxer mix and weighs about 65-70 pounds. She have a beautiful brown coat with just a little white. Leila has a few trust issues with strange men. She has to warm up to any new man. Leila is spayed, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. This big boy is Chase. He is a 3 year old Boxer mix. Chase is a wonderful young man that needs a loving family to open their home to him. His first years were not good ones and he was at a local kill shelter. Chase plays well with other dogs and would be good with kids. PLEASE give Chase a chance. Chase is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our adoptable pets this weekend. Many pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 4 pm. About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. Due to COVID-19, our adoption process has changed. However, we will be in PetSmart this Saturday with our pets from noon to 4 pm. Please come out and visit! We have missed you!. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.
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The Conference Carolinas Board of Directors have postponed all fall sports competition until the spring of 2021 after extensive deliberation. Belmont Abbey College is a member of Conference Carolinas. The decision was made in the best interest of Conference Carolinas student-athletes, coaches and administrators due to the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conference Carolinas men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball will now hold their championship segments in the spring of 2021. Conference schedules will be reduced for these sports such that institutions may elect to create a regular season schedule that allows student-athletes to not exhaust a year of eligibility, utilizing the legislative relief provided to NCAA Division II institutions for the 2020-21 season. Conference Carolinas championships in these fall sports will be conducted in the spring of 2021. Conference Carolinas member institutions will have institutional discretion to practice or compete in out-ofseason athletically related activities and non-championship segments in the fall of 2020 for all sports per NCAA rules. Further, the winter sports of men’s and women’s swimming & diving and men’s and women’s indoor track & field have institutional discretion on the start of their respective playing seasons and a decision on when men’s and women’s basketball and men’s wrestling may begin their respective playing seasons will be made at a later date. Conference Carolinas’ decision follows the requirements set forth by the NCAA Board of Governors and the cancelation of the NCAA Di-
vision II Fall Championships by the Presidents’ Council. Conference Carolinas member institutions are continuing to work daily to create updated policies that will allow all of its studentathletes to return to campus as safely as possible. The conference is also continuing to work to create safety pro-
tocols and precautions around intercollegiate athletics participation. In addition, Conference Carolinas is working with its member institutions to help find safe, unique and rewarding opportunities to engage all of its student-athletes in the 2020-21 academic year.
Congratulations to the Gaston Christian School Skeet Team, Holy Thunder, on a very successful inaugural season. Corrie Cloninger finished first overall top female shooter in the conference. Corrie also shot a perfect 25 straight in one match. Her sister Josie Cloninger, finished second highest female in the conference. The sisters are pictured with Steve Matolka Skeet Team Coach, NRA – NSSA Coach/Instructor. Gaston Christian School photo
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Molly Tessnear honored Here’s a “shout out” to Hunter Huss High School teacher Molly Tessnear. She received a Journalism Education Fellowship from the N.C. Scholastic Media Association and the UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media. The fellowship provides in-state tuition for three hours of graduate-level credit in the scholastic media or journalism field. In addition to serving as an English teacher, Ms. Tessnear is the school’s yearbook adviser. The Hunter Huss yearbook was featured this spring in a national webinar that focused on the topic “Going Beyond: Your Levels of Creativity.” The webinar presenters highlighted the yearbook staff’s excellent feature design about the coronavirus. Congratulations, Ms. Tessnear, for earning the Journalism Education Fellowship and
Molly Tessnear inspiring your students to pursue excellence in their work!
No excuses! By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org
If you have children or grandchildren, you probably have heard your share of excuses at some point. Whether it is reasons why homework is not done, or why the room has not been cleaned, parents hear every excuse you could imagine. I know in my over twenty years of parenting, I have heard every excuse under the sun! Kids are not the only ones to make excuses, however. We make excuses for everything, even to God. In Acts 24:10-25, Paul was on trial before the Judean governor, Felix. Paul had been arrested in the temple, by the Jewish leaders who opposed his testimony of Jesus. Paul made his defense before the governor, telling him of Jesus. Felix stopped Paul, telling him he would hear him again later. Sometime afterward, Felix listened to Paul testify of Jesus again, this time with his wife Drusilla present. This time, as Paul spoke of being righteous, and the resurrection of Jesus, Felix stopped him again saying to Paul, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you” (Acts 24:25, ESV). Felix, like many people, was full of excuses when it came to God. He was not ready
to hear the truth of Jesus, so he made every excuse to avoid Paul’s words. We can come up with an excuse for almost anything we would rather not do many times, and Rev. Trent Tankin that includes God. People will come up with so many reasons why they cannot commit to Jesus, why they do not have time to pray, or do not read the Bible. We make excuses to God, yet He knows our hearts. He knows our true desires, and our priorities. Just as surely as Paul saw through the excuses of Felix, God sees through ours as well. Our time is limited in this life. We do not always have the time we hope for. Felix was replaced as governor by Festus while Paul was still in prison. He never got the chance to hear Paul speak of Jesus again. We put God off and make many excuses why we can never serve God the way He deserves. Some people put off knowing Jesus. Sadly, if they continue to make excuses, one day they will stand before God with no excuse, and no hope. Today, you have time. There is time to give your life to Jesus. There is time to live for Him. However, there is no more time for excuses. Instead of putting Jesus off today, simply say yes!
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Lori Hupp, Faculty Senate President and Dr. Dewey Dellinger, Vice President of Academic Affairs congratulates Calvin Shaw after receiving the 2020 Gaston College Instructor of the Year Award.
Calvin Shaw is Gaston College’s Instructor of the Year Calvin Shaw, Chair of the Criminal Justice and Paralegal Technology programs at Gaston College, was named the 2020 Instructor of the Year. The announcement was made at the College’s Employee Appreciation Ceremony in February. Shaw won the Faculty Excellence Award for Divisional Instructor of the Year, representing the Business and Information Technology division. Other Faculty Excellence Awards were presented to Dr. Virginie Maggiotti for Arts and Sciences, Rama Olson for Engineering Technologies, Kelly Vass for Health and Human Services, and Doug Mabry for Industrial Technologies. In 2004, Shaw began teaching as an adjunct faculty member at Gaston College. Prior to that, he had been teaching in the College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program. He became a full-time instructor in August 2010. “I was a full-time Captain with the Gaston County Police Department and had always planned that one day I would teach college,” Shaw said. “The opportunity presented itself in 2010, and I decided to make the change.” At that time, he had been an active duty police officer since 1984, and he is currently a reserve officer with the Gaston County Police. “Calvin makes criminal justice relevant and interesting to students, drawing heavily from his vast experience in the criminal justice field. And, he genuinely cares about his students, which helps guide them towards success,” said Lisa Albright-Jurs, Associate Dean of the Business and Information Technology Division. “Knowledge and service is what I would like for every student to take away from these programs,” Shaw said. “In both fields, Criminal Justice and Paralegal, practitioners will be dealing with people who are facing a dif-
ficult time. When the student is able to work in their field, I want them to remember to use their knowledge and remember it is about service to the individual. Remembering the knowledge and service commitment to others is the first step in making a positive change for others.” When asked about his reaction to being recognized as Instructor of the Year, Shaw replied, “I think the best word for me to describe how I felt was humbled. With so much experience and talent in the faculty and staff of Gaston College, I was humbled to know that I was selected for the award.” The Covid-19 pandemic has required changes in the way classes are being taught and Shaw’s programs are not unaffected. “For the Criminal Justice and Paralegal programs, we were fairly lucky, as we had made the most of online instruction prior to the pandemic,” he said. “Paralegal had to adjust a bit, due to requirements from the N.C. Bar Association. The Forensic Science program had to move to a more online program for a semester, but it was fairly smooth. All in all, we were in pretty good shape.” Faculty and staff have had the second half of the spring semester and all of the summer semester to make preparations for the upcoming fall semester. Rushing to make adjustments for spring and summer was a bit more difficult. “But students were terrific, and the faculty and staff came through, and I am sure it will be pretty much the same in the fall,” said Shaw. “Forensic Science will have some online and hybrid classes, and Criminal Justice will be totally online. Paralegal will have hybrid and seated classes in the fall.” Shaw is enthusiastic about the educational opportunities that Gaston College offers to prospective students. “One of the biggest reasons that students should
choose Gaston College for their start in the Criminal Justice/Paralegal programs is the experience of the faculty,” he said. “Every faculty member in both programs has actually worked in the profession in which they are teaching. Experience cannot be gained in the classroom, but you can learn from it there. This insight given by experienced instructors into how students’ education will be utilized in their careers is invaluable.” He continued, “Another reason is the flexibility of the program. A few semesters ago, the programs began to offer accelerated courses that are eight weeks in length instead of the normal 16 weeks. This means that in some cases, students may be able to finish their Associate degree in less than two years.” To Shaw, Gaston College represents a strong community that supports all its constituents—students, faculty and staff. “Being selected as Instructor of the Year is a wonderful honor. But I would not have been able to even be considered for this award without the help of many other people at the College,” he said. “I am forever grateful for others who have guided my continuing journey in education and my quest for more knowledge. “I am also thankful for the opportunity to serve the students at Gaston College,” he added. “Being part of their educational journey is an honor. If you think about it, you have the opportunity to change a student’s future, and I want that change to be positive, based on knowledge and the idea of service to others.” For more information about the Gaston College Criminal Justice and Paralegal Technology programs, go to www.gaston.edu/business-information-technology or contact Calvin Shaw at shaw.calvin@gaston.edu, or 704-922-6270.
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ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 482-5200 spacker@oneoneonecare.net FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED TO MAINTAIN RENTAL UNITS. Valid NC Drivers License & General Maintenance Experience Required. Call (704) 473-4299
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COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568
EMPLOYMENT FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER. Must be familiar with Zero-Turn lawnmower. Have valid NC drivers license. (704) 473-4299 FAMILY CARE HOME. Currently seeking to hire a seasoned person to work part time as a personal care aide. Must be dependable and reliable in job performance. Must pass drug test and criminal background. Reference are needed. 980-404-9411.
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FACELIFT: PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES. Exterior/Interior custom painting, drywall, plaster, trim repair, powerwash, concrete foundation. Over 43+ years experience. Free Estimates. Mr. Lee, 828-395-7983. WALLING’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS We do it all! General repairs, pressure washing, painting interior and exterior residential or commercial. 40+ yrs experience. No jobs to small! Have references. Free estimates! (828) 201-5788 24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $59.95. 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 704-472-9367.
BUSINESS SERVICES DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449. TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY BIG YARD SALE! at 4513 Polkville Road (Across from Polkville Methodist Church) Sat., Aug 29th, 2020 from 8:00 AM 1:00 PM. Cigar Boxes, Tobacco Jars, Growlers, DVDs, Movies, Shot Glasses and Other Bar & Man Cave Items. Lots of Miscellaneous! Don’t Miss This One! Shelby, NC 28150
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WHITE STOVE & REFRIGERATOR. Work Fine, $75 each. 704974-6418.
BRAND NEW TRUMP 2020 MERCHANDISE. Brand New Personally designed Shirts and Hats. Made in the USA! Prices vary depending on size. I have Flag design, Trump Train, and Trump/Knobby Shirts. Hats are personally designed, Richardson112 style with snap back. https: / /www.etsy.com /shop / TrumpSwag2020 (980) 2849569 Cromer5777@aol.com
ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net
INVACARE PRONTO 41 SCOOTER. Indoor use only, up to 300lbs, clean, no tears in upholstery, charger & left leg lift included, works fine, black/red, $400. Call after noon, 828-305-1834. Forest City.
LOCAL RAW HONEY FOR SALE. From Shingle Hollow, $16 a quart. 828-748-4716.
MOBILITY CHAIR, August Sale. $475. Invacare M51, under 100 hrs use, on board charger, warranty, manual, Delivered. Call Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.
GE SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR. 22 cu. ft. Ice & water in door. $350. 704-477-6114, (704) 434-8518
FIND HIS OR HER NAME More names are added daily and/ or more items added for each name https://www.zazzle. com/store/shelbync NC4Ever@ email.com
DBL SPEAR GUN. Never been in water. Wood grain. $350. CVA 4570 Scout stainless steel fluted barrel with barrel compensator, $450. (828) 429-6763
(9) DOORS, ASSORTED SIZES, not pre-hung, $10 each. (9) Marilyn Monroe Calendars, $15 each. Marilyn Monroe book, $25. 828289-5031.
FIREFIGHTERS, FRANK, FLORA, FRANCIS, FANNIE. NC4Ever.com, F Stores include Firefighters, Frank, Flora, Francis, Fannie and more! NC4Ever@email.com
HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855
HUSQVARNA LAWNMOWER. 46 in. cut, New battery and belt. Fresh oil. Excellent condition, cuts great. $400. 704-692-1127. HUNTERS: LIKE NEW LONG GUNS. SKS Rifle/scope/case/ ammo $395; 30-30 Lever Action Marlin/case/ammo/scope $375; 12 gauge Savage pump shotgun/ case/ammo $195. Call (704) 3006312
WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWERS. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962
SOLD! CARRY ON CARGO TRAILER. 7.5 x 20 FL, 7’, 9” high inside trailer, 7,000 LBS. Price $4,000. 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70. (3) 12 ft, $60 each, used good treated fence posts $5 ea. (3) rolls used wovenfield fence $25 ea. (704) 419-9145
1998 FORD RANGER 2.5 ENGINE FOR SALE. Jasper built, 5000 miles, $600. Set of 60/40 seats, color gray, $175. 828-2873820.
WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895. 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
WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443
ELECTRIC CHAIR CARRIER WITH ACCESSORIES.. For back of car or truck. Heavy duty. Also set of heavy duty ramps. (704) 482-2235 KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828287-3272.
LOST & FOUND SET OF KEYS FOUND AT YARD SALE at Waco Baptist Church on 8/15/20. Call 704-974-6418.
WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-247-1070. NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-7487264. 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
DOWN TO EARTH UTILITY TRAILER. 24ft dual axle, 82 inches wide, 7 ton load capacity, $4800. 828-287-3272.
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.
18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.
GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. Gas and electric EZ-GO, like new, 2 seats, 2 white, 2 green. 704-4773500, (704) 435-6132
CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.
ITEMS FOR SALE. Gas Leaf Blower, $150. Twin Bed Frame headboard, footboard, side rails, $125. Baker’s rack, $25. Diamondback Mountain Bike, $300. 704-308-1081.
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SELL YOUR TREASURES YARD SALE. September 5, 8am-2pm. Reserve your space to sale your treasures by texting your name to 803-920-4342. $5 per 9’x12’ space. Location in parking lot of former Ace Hardware & Big Time Video. 126 Park Lane Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449. TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
ESTATE SALE Fri., Aug 28th and Sat., Aug 29th, starts 9:00 am until ? Household Furniture and Miscellaneous Household Items. 102 Belwood Drive, Belmont, NC 28012
GREAT ELLENBORO MULTI FAMILY YARD Fri Aug 28th, 2020 from 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sat Aug 29th, 2020 from 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM Ellenboro Multi-family Yard Sale. Unique household, clothing and other items. Great stuff and good prices. 294 Short Rd. (please wear a mask for health and safety). Ellenboro, NC 28040
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CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818
WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
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WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 9803329 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.
FARM & GARDEN WANT TO BUY: SIDE DELIVERY HAY RAKE. 828-453-9854. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272. NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-287-3272.
BOATS 19 FT STRIPER FISHING BOAT. RIGGED, READY! All equipment plus many extras. Rods, reels, trolling motor. $6,000. 828-5320035.
PETS & LIVESTOCK MIX RABBITS. All are 8 weeks +, All female. Text for more info. 704-466-2656, sarahsmithessentials@gmail.com
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FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of first vet visit. Call anytime. (704) 472-7116
2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN for sale in Shelby. Automatic, 4 cylinder, 4 doors, keyless start, 95,000 miles. Toffee Brown Metallic color. Gets great mileage. $8,900.00. 704-692-9414., janderson9414@icloud.com
RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272.
RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com
2004 MERCURY MARQUIS FOR SALE. Call for more info. 704300-2883.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, READY SEPT. 15TH. 1 male, black and white, 1 female, black and white, 1 female, solid white. All teacups. $200.00 each. 704-670-1124. (704) 670-1124
CKC REG. TEACUP CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. Shots UTD. 8 weeks old. To home with lots of TLC. $500 firm. (704) 524-9673
2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 72,000 miles. Call for Price, Black. Braunability handicap van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat. (704) 692-6248 buck@walker-woodworking.com
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SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES. “Blue Eyes”. Black & White or Red & White available. All females. (704) 300-1466
2014 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SWIFT 265RLS 30’. Like new with electric slide, awning, jack, weight distribution hitch sway bar. (864) 508-1154
2003 HONDA PILOT Blue, 248,659 easy miles, $4500 OBO. (704) 300-3071
10 WEEK OLD ROOSTERS. Rhode Island Red’s and Lavender Orpington’s are for sale. (704) 614-0823
2013 STAR CRAFT LAUNCH Sleeps 5, full bath. (704) 7698082
1989 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. Good condition, everything works. $1200 obo. 704460-4576
WANTED TO BUY Bloodhound puppy. Call or text: cell, 864-4928574.
WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.
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2007 TOYOTA RAV4 229,000 miles, One owner, runs well, minor damage to rear bumper corner, new front tires, $4200 (707) 527-2262 frankiezmole@ yahoo.com
DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
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BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 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 LAKE LURE TIMESHARE FOR SALE. Fox Den 300, week 37 (September), 2020 dues paid. Individual house with view of Fairway #3 and Bald Head Mountain, $300. Call Jim, 704-560-6602.
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-7390259.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.
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