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Family gets incredible details on Korean War MIA’s remains By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The September 26, 2019 edition of the BannerNews first broke the story that remains of Korean War MIA Cpl. Earl Duncan of Cramerton had been discovered and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) had identified them. Now, new details of the situation have been revealed to his family. On October 31, a representative from the U.S. government visited with Duncan’s kin at the home of his younger brother Sam. Other siblings are Howard and sister Elsie Duncan Loftin. There are about twenty nieces and nephews remaining and one of them, Lisa

Whitt of Mt. Holly, also sat in on the emotional meeting that included an explanation of the contents of Cpl. Duncan’s file which is nearly an inch thick. The file contained a huge amount of documentation dating back to 1953. One of them summarized what had actually happened during the battle in which Cpl. Duncan lost his life, how his remains had been identified, and the events that saw them brought back to the U.S. An excerpt from the file included- “Corporal Duncan joined the U.S. Army from North Carolina and was a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. In late November 1950, his unit was po-

sitioned north of Sinhung-ni, North Korea, on the eastern side of the Chosin Reservoir. On November 27, Chinese Communist Forces launched a large scale surprise attack against U.S. and United Nations troops at the reservoir. Cpl. Duncan was reported missing on December 2, 1950, following an engagement with the enemy as his unit withdrew from Sinhung-ni. He was not identified among remains returned to the U.S. immediately following the war. In 2018, as a result of a summit meeting

Earl Duncan between leaders of the two nations, the North Korean government returned fiftyfive boxes of war-dead See KOREAN WAR, Page 4

Korean War MIA Cpl. Earl Duncan’s niece Lisa Whitt and his brother Sam look over the documentation explaining how the U.S. Government identified his remains. Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont’s Rocky Branch Park to get improvements By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Ever since Rocky Branch Park in the Reid Community of Belmont opened in 2013, it has been one of the city and area’s most popular outdoor attractions. Now, plans are in the works that would see the park’s trail not only widened, but expanded as well. Rocky Branch Park was originally constructed mostly with volunteer labor and as a place where folks could ride their mountain bikes on a primitive trail that winds for several miles through the woods. The trail became popular with hikers See ROCKY BRANCH, Page 3 This photo shows the main entrance to Rocky Branch Park at Sacco St. and Woodrow Ave.

Several political newcomers achieved wins in last week’s election including Richard Atkinson (left) in Cramerton who was seen at the polls with victorious incumbents Susan Neeley and Donald Rice.

Municipal election saw several new faces win By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Last week’s municipal elections saw some close outcomes and several new candidates emerge victorious. Overall, countywide voter turnout was 18.85%, which was 16,789 votes cast out of

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89,046 registered voters. “The turnout was steady,” said Belmont poll worker Ginger Feimster. “I was very impressed.” In the City of Belmont council race, where three seats were up for grabs, newcomer Jim Hefferan came out See ELECTION, Page 6

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My Opinion: Catalog craziness Well, it won’t be long before Sanny Claus is due to arrive and the avalanche of catalogs that precede that fateful time has already started. Catalogs, or “wish books” as they are sometimes known, have been an important part of the culture of our great nation since its earliest times. Why, I bet even George Washington had a few laying around offering products such as powdered wigs and snuff boxes. In addition to showcasing wares, the pages of catalogs have been put to a number of practical uses as well. These include wrapping up glassware, using them to light barbeque grill coals, and providing reading material in the “house of office”. Sporting goods companies send out tons of catalogs, especially before Christmas. One type of product that gets a lot of page space are those sonar fish finder devices. The sonar is more advanced than the type used to hunt for German U-boats in WWII. To me this seems unfair to the fish. There they are, swimming around minding their own business and all the time being tracked by sonar. I’ll bet aliens from outer space track us the same way. “Oh, look!” There’s a big one down there!” they probably say. Stuff made in camo pattern is another big holiday catalog item. Everything is camo. Shirts, britches, hats, coats, drawers. I even saw one ad for camo toilet tissue. I guess the idea is to replicate leaves. I saw a holiday catalog the other day that had all sorts of gifts for dogs and cats. The array of expensive pet goodies was amaz-

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ing and included stuff like heated food bowls so Frisky would not have to eat cold grub, cushions Hodge made of velvet and Alan Banner-News Editor stuffed with goose down (fit for a Persian king), collars festooned with every sort of semi-precious stone you can think of, and minty flavored toothpaste to keep Fluffy’s toofers nice and white. On the mechanical end of the holiday catalog spectrum, I get one sent to the house about this time of year offering parts for antique British sports car like my 68 MGB. On the cover we see Sinter Klaus in his bright red garb driving an MG the same color. See Sanny wave and grin as he speeds along! What we don’t see is the reality of Sanny on the side of the road with his head under the hood and his snowy beard grimy with oil and a curse under his breath at how much the parts will cost to fix the all too frequent Brit-car breakdown. Ask me how I know. Oh, and here’s one last hint at the coming holiday heave-ho and that’s the ones offering such truck as fruitcakes, cheeses, candy, nuts, sausages, etc. You know what I mean. All you need after ordering your dainties and the box shows up is a bottle of cheap, four dollar, red wine and a piece of white bread for a feast. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your catalogs as much as I do only keep your debit/credit card locked up as you browse those wish book pages.

Our country is over 22 trillion dollars in debt and growing. Reducing our spending is never easy especially for our government. We have a lot of obligations from Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Defense, Veterans, Infrastructure and more. There aren’t that many places to cut spending in our nation’s budget. Social Security eats up about 23 percent of our budget. Our government is supposed to start sending me a check every month in just over a year. After paying into it since I was 18 years old, I would like to collect it. Medicare accounts for 15 percent of our federal budget. I just got my card in the mail so I’m not voting to reduce Medicare benefits. I know what medical bills can do to anyone financially. Over 65 percent of the bankruptcies in America take place over medical issues. Medicaid is the third largest mandatory spending program in the federal budget. Medicaid requires almost ten percent of our budget. We can’t reduce it much if any because one out of five Amer-

Southern mothers are the best By Allison Bansen If you have been blessed to have a true Southern mom then consider yourself lucky. Southern moms are one of kind. I was lucky enough to have a Bubba in my family tree which makes me an official Southerner. Southern moms possess qualities of protection, love and kindness. No one loves you more than a her. Southern moms are sassy, classy, smart and bossy. Oh yes, I said it, they are the boss of the family and they make sure their home is run like a well-oiled machine. They are all about teaching lessons and bless your heart has many different meanings. Let me tell you about the women in my family that

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made me who I am your own britches” today. Growing up No, she doesn’t there were quite a mean that you are few quotes my mom gaining weight, aland grandmoththough that is what ers would throw it implies. I knew around and when when my mom said they did, I knew I this, I needed to better straighten up check myself. There or else! These were is no time for arrothe phrases she used Allison Bansen gance in the south in the church pew to get me and a Southern mom will let to sit up straight and listen. If you know really quick. it wasn’t a pinch on the arm “Nothing good happens it was a simple phrase and after midnight” I knew I had better do what I heard this one all the she says. I have compiled a time. I can’t tell you how few Southern sayings that I many times my mother remember most growing up. would say this when I would Although I left some out be- ask for an extended curfew. cause, well it is a paper, and I could almost guarantee it yes Southern moms don’t al- before I asked the question. ways use proper language… Let’s be honest, she was right “You’re getting too big for and I am pretty sure my sons

will get the same response in a few years. “God don’t like ugly” Yes, he doesn’t like ugly and there just isn’t any arguing with that. “I’m going to tan your hide” I would literally run out the front door, down the gravel driveway when she would throw this one out. I knew exactly what this meant. RUN! Well if you weren’t raised to know what a hickory stick is or have seen kids running away from a fiery mom then you may have no idea what I am talking about. Here is a tip, if you do happen to run into a Southern mom, bless your heart, and remember they mean well.

icans are dependent The federal share on Medicaid. dropped to 95 There is a good percent in 2017, chance that almost 94 percent in any American could 2018, and 93 perend up on Medicaid cent in 2019 and so don’t be smug. will settle at 90 You could end up percent in 2020 with a medical chaland each year lenge that could put thereafter. Glenn Mollette you in a nursing This year, the home with all kinds of re- average annual premiums for quired specialized care that an employer-sponsored incould financially wipe you surance plan for an individout and you would have no ual were slightly more than choice but to go on Medicaid. $6,000. Just two years ago, I hope this never happens to Medicaid spent an average of you, but it happens to mil- $6,641 per person covered. lions of Americans. Medicaid is a jointly The Medicaid program is funded Federal-State health jointly funded by the federal insurance program for lowgovernment and the states. income and needy people. The federal government pays It covers children, the aged, states for a specified percent- blind, and/or disabled and age of program expenditures, other people who are eligible called the Federal Medi- to receive federally assisted cal Assistance Percentage income maintenance pay(FMAP). ments. Federal spending on MedMedicaid and CHIP icaid projected for 2019 is 406 (Children’s Health Insurance billion, almost one-tenth of Program) cover nearly 70 the $4.7 trillion federal bud- million people, or again about get. Money is supplemented 1 in 5 people in the country. by the states, so total spendI am never an advocate ing on Medicaid services will for more taxes, but our enbe about $593 billion for this titlements require big fiyear. nancing and the money has Under the Affordable to come from some place. Care Act the federal govern- The money will not come ment paid 100 percent of the just from the one percent of cost of Medicaid expansion America’s wealthy. All of us coverage from 2014 to 2016. will pay - more.

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tive citizenship makes this a stronger, more resilient country. So I want to make a case for building and using those skills by tackling the issues right in front of us. True, there are battles aplenty on the big issues, and they do matter. But so does improving the quality of life where we live. As a member of Con-

gress, I was constantly impressed by the issues constituents wanted addressed: they were usually linked in some way to the larger issues we took up on Capitol Hill, but always approached with the unique perspective of the particular community. These ranged widely. One group’s purpose was to upgrade railroad warning lights, after too many accidents at

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ROCKY BRANCH From Page 1 as well, so much so that the idea came into being of widening the path and having it join other nearby ones. Connectivity between the various segments of the Carolina Thread Trail in Belmont and Cramerton has been a vision for many, and now the time is right for that to take place. The idea is to link the Rocky Branch Park path with the Carolina Thread Trail so people can take it all the way from the park entrance at Sacco St. and Woodrow Ave.

near downtown Belmont to the area near Stuart Cramer High in Cramerton. The Carolina Trailblazers organization was one of the first groups to pitch in when Rocky Branch Park was originally conceived and built. Now they are in the forefront of the plans for improvements and connection. The Trailblazers received a $25,000 gift and used part of it to fund a study by Community Trail Design of the Rocky Branch Park situation. The Trailblazers also

created a committee of community members, local business owners, and Trailblazers members to come up with a list of goals for the park. The committee also took a survey of over 300 trail users to find out what the improvement project would actually involve. Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe talked about the project. “The new plan would widen the path along its length so walkers and riders could use it. Stowe said. This map shows the current area of Rocky Branch Park in green and nearby sections of the Carolina Thread Trail. “There will be several levels of difficulty depending on the topography of each section. The stages would be beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The path would remain unpaved.” Stowe praised the concept of having the trail act as a link in the Carolina Thread Trail that would bring citizens in Belmont, Cramerton, and our area in general together in a positive way. “This is a good project,”

he said. “It will give more people access to the trail and add another dimension to the local outdoor recreational scene.” Right now, the Rocky Branch Park trail improvement is in the planning stages- but all dreams begin with a plan. “We will begin having meetings soon with the Trailblazers, people in the Reid Community, and others who are interested,” Stowe said.

HAMILTON From Page 2

allies, debated tactics, and found a way to make their communities better. Often these were people who were not closely connected with politics or government. They just wanted to improve something in their community. I came to see these examples as the wellspring of representative democracy. Even at the local level, things can get complicated. There will always be voices for leaving things be. But that’s the nature of the democratic process: change deserves debate, and learning to marshal facts, find and work

with allies, and ultimately sway public opinion is part and parcel of living in the system we enjoy. Participating in the process challenges us to make our case, develop our skills of persuasion, and become better at speaking, listening, building consensus, and being an engaged member of a community. These are the bedrock skills on which democracy rests, and the more of us who possess them, the stronger our system will be. Nothing in public life gave me greater pleasure than to see citizens in action.

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It’s that time of year again! The Belmont Fire Department is teaming up with the Gaston County Fireman’s Association and Toys for Tots collecting charitable donations for local children. The firefighters at Belmont Fire Department are challenging you to find joy and give a toy. The Fire Department located at 301 Keener Blvd is an official toy drop off site for your donations. Photo provided

YMCA focus group meeting planned The Robert Lee Stowe Jr. Family YMCA is excited about the possibilities of a renovation/expansion of the facility. The YMCA

opened in 2000 and has served Eastern Gaston County well for the past 20 years. The YMCA believes that it is time to plan for the

Correction Stuart Cramer High Soccer Team Senior Robert Albarda’s photo featured in BannerNews dated 11/7/2019 on page 14 (top middle) is incorrect. He is named as Cole Sarvis. For senior night, the jersey numbers were changed and Robert played under #8 instead of his usual #21.

next 20 years – or more. You are invited to attend a focus group meeting and get involved. Be sure your voice is heard and share your ideas for our future YMCA. Plus, be among the first to check out the current conceptual plans. Final two meetings: Thursday, November 14 at 1:00 pm, Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 pm. Visit www. gastonymca.org for info.

Trail workers preparing to head out for a morning of blocking off trail cut-throughs on Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mtn. State Park. Cut-throughs are safety hazards and can cause major erosion. Final 2019 trail work day is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th. Verna Neal photo

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KOREAN WAR From Page 1 remains to U.S. custody. Some of the remains were recovered from Sinhung-ri, in an area consistent with where Cpl. Duncan was reported missing in action. DPAA scientists, using modern forensic techniques, were able to individually identify Cpl. Duncan from among these remains. Cpl. Duncan is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Needless to say, the family was flabbergasted at what the file contained- including a photo of Cpl. Duncan’s remains. “It was an emotional thing to see the actual physical evidence,” said Whitt. Sam recounted how he felt following the meeting. “A lot of things went through my mind,” he said. “It gave me closure.”

Whitt also expressed how the news had make a deep impact on everyone. “There are still three siblings living,” she said. “For them to have seen this in their lifetime is very special for the entire family.” The final chapter in Cpl. Duncan’s 69-year saga will unfold in a couple of weeks. Cpl. Earl Duncan’s Purple Heart certificate. His remains are due to arrive at Charlotte-Douglas InterENJOY MORE SPACE WITH CUSTOM PULL-OUT national Airport on Tuesday, SHELVES FOR YOUR EXISTING CABINETS. Nov. 26. On Saturday, Nov. 30, visitation will take place at McAdenville Wesleyan Schedule your free design consultation Church from 11am-1pm, followed by a graveside fuHours: Mon - Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm EST neral at Gaston Memorial Park with full military honBUY FIVE, GET ONE FREE ors. The public is invited to Applies to purchases of 5 or more Classic or Designer Glide-Out shelves. Expires 12/31/2019. attend.

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Belmont’s VFW Post 144 celebrates Veterans Day Belmont’s American Legion Auten-Stowe Post 144 held its annual Veterans Day event Monday at 11am. A large, standing room only, crowd packed

the Post 144 building near Davis Park. This year, instead of having one guest speaker, veterans were invited to come out of the audience and share stories

of their time in the military service. Military artifacts and memorabilia were also on display. Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie and recollections.

Just a few of the artifacts on display at the Post 144 event.

Larry Norwood performing the POW/MIA ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force veteran Harold Ramsey was 87-years-old on Veterans Day. He’s seen with Bob Atterberry.

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Poll workers in Belmont- from left Christiana Decker, Denyse Downer, Delilah Winchester, Ginger Feimster, Daisy Froneberger.

Over in Mt. Holly at the polls- from left Luann Elliot, Hope Meadows, Jimmy Drumm.

ELECTION From Page 1 on top with 1,018 votes or 22.37%. Another newcomer, Marc Seelinger, came in second with 973 votes or 21.38%. Incumbent Martha Stowe retained her seat with 867 votes or 19.05%. Other Belmont races saw Ron Foulk come in fourth with 848 votes or 18.64%, Claudina Ghianni-Toole fifth with 806 votes or 17.71%. There were 38 write-in votes. In the Cramerton town commissioner contest, newcomer Richard Atkinson prevailed with 331 votes or

35.29%. He was followed by incumbents Susan Neeley with 303 votes or 32.30% and Donald Rice with 289 votes or 30.81%. There were 15 write-in votes. The Mt. Holly city council race had three seats available and Phyllis Harris emerge atop with 671 votes or 20.79%. Harris had previously served on the council from 1991 to 2007. The other two Mt. Holly council seats saw incumbent Jeff Meadows stay on board with 569 votes or 17.63% and newcomer Christina Pawlish get

Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough and poll worker Angela Black at the polls.

Art Shoemaker casts his ballot. the last seat with 510 votes or 15.80%. Current council members Carolyn Breyare and Perry Toomey came up short followed by Kenneth Reeves, Jimmy Black, and Dennis Dotson II. A total of 33 write-ins were tallied in the council race. Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough ran unopposed and garnered 776 votes or 78.62% but there were 289 mayoral write-in votes amounting to 27.41%. In McAdenville, incumbent mayor Jim Robinette kept his seat with 123 votes or 88.49%. Former mayor

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Thanksliving Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

Stop Soldier Suicide fundraiser held City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept. hosted Sam Asia and the LKN volleyball crew with Todd Sloan and Bearfoot Jr.’s club at Ebb Gantt Park, Belmont on Nov 9, for its “Stop Soldier Suicide” fundraiser. Professional players from both North and South Carolina competed for the cause. With outdoor grass volleyball growing in popularity, the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department is entertaining the plans to bring both recreational youth and adult grass volleyball opportunities to the city in the near future. For a part of the sports commumore info on how you can be nity here in Belmont, contact

This week we celebrated Veterans Day. We honor and celebrate all of the great men and women who are serving, or have served our nation. When we think of our veterans, we think of those who have selflessly given of themselves in service to a grateful nation and its people. As we move closer to Thanksgiving, does our lives reflect our thankfulness? Are we living our thanks to God and those around us each day? Acts 9:36-41 records the story of a dear woman by the name of Dorcas. The Bible tells us Dorcas was a disciple. She was not merely a fan of Jesus, she loved Him with her all. She was faithful, loving, and served Jesus every day. She was also described as charitable and caring. One day Dorcas died. Her friends and loved ones heard that Peter was nearby in the town of Lydda. Two men went to seek him out, and to bring him to their town of Joppa. Once Peter arrived, he went to where Dorcas was. Those gathered showed him many of the things she had made, and spoke of her good nature. Peter, having put out everyone from the room, knelt down and prayed over Dorcas. He then commanded her to rise. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter restored her life. Dorcas

sat up when she saw Peter. Peter took her to her friends and family, showing that she was alive! Dorcas was a woman of thanks living. Her life Rev. Trent Tankin showed her gratefulness to Jesus every day. She loved God and others, and her life showed it. Like Dorcas, we are to express our thanks to Jesus each day as well, not just in November. We express thanks in our service. Our veterans give of themselves for us, are we serving others? We need to show through our daily living Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. We can also express our gratitude to God by actually saying “thank you”. Take time in your prayer life to thank God for your salvation, and God’s blessings on you and your family. Thank those around you who show love to you too. Thank a veteran for their incredible service as well. Like Dorcas, leave a legacy of thanksgiving to God and others. One of the greatest images we see, is a flag draped casket of a veteran who gave their all in the service of others. Let your life reflect a legacy of service. Let your life reflect a legacy of thanks. In what way are you expressing thanks to Jesus today? Have you told Jesus “thank you” lately for all of His blessings? This Thanksgiving, are you thanksliving?

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Lovee’s Ch Love’s L Chapel C hapell Presbyterian Church

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

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

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Mt. Holly Church of God

McAdenville Baptist Church

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

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

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

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

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

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

MT. HOLLY

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Bethel Baptist Church

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

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

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

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

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church

Crossroads Wesleyan Church

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Core Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Cornerstone Family Worship

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

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

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Exodus Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

101 S. Main Street 704-755-5034

1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

First Baptist Church

North Belmont Church of God

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Foursquare Gospel Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian Church

Park Street United Methodist

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Fresh Anointing Church of God

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Jehovah’s Witnesses

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Gaston Christian Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

South Point Freewill Baptist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Goshen Presbyterian Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

South Point United Methodist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

Living Witness Ministries

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Springwood Freewill Baptist

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

St. Marks United Methodist Church

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324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship

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

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Life Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Second Baptist Church

Riverside Baptist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

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

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

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

STANLEY

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Westview Presbyterian Church

Community Pentecostal Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

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

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

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

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley

New Life Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

811 Mauney Rd.

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

Welcome Baptist Church

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

BESSEMER CITY

Restoration Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

McADENVILLE

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lakeview Baptist Church 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church

Will of God Church

704-825-9861

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Upper Room United Pentecostal

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Unity Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Finish Line Christian Center

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

CRAMERTON

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Faith in context Do you ever wonder about things; lots of things; various and sundry things? It must have to do with the miracle of our brains! Imagine our brains storing 10 to 15 trillion lifetime memories! How do we comprehend that or its’ implications? Today, for some impulsive reason and in the total absence of any wind, a few of my many childhood kite flying memories impressed themselves on me. I made and flew basic eddy kites, box kites, and once a triangular celled box kite. I used a variety of materials to construct them and worked on inventing better string retrieval systems. My experiences weren’t scientific however, and most were likely birthed as an experiment using materials at hand. As my children came along and now six grandchildren, I sometimes think I know a thing or two about kites but I stop myself because my experience was over 50 years ago. If I were to make one today and guess at my chance for success getting it in the air, it would be less than 100%. Similarly, I had a certain level of faith my mower would start and run today but this level of faith too was less than 100%. Why? Well the mower is 13 years old with almost 500 running hours on it. I routinely mow over small fallen branches so what are the chances I dislodged something underneath, and today I realized that I hadn’t even checked the oil in the last three months? Thinking about faith, don’t we absolutely want to believe in something 100%? If someone borrows a tool, I would like to have 100% faith that it will be returned in good condition. If I’m in a hurry cooking a meal, I really want to know I read the recipe well. And, when I leave home I really want to have 100% faith that I turned the stove off and locked all the house doors. But in all those

situations the answer is usually less than 100%. So we adapt don’t we? Trusted neighbors may have keys to our homes and we buy insurance or set aside an emergency Dennis Siracusa fund for other less than 100%’s. But is there a 100% we can count on? Yes! I’ve found One! Hebrews 11:1 teaches us “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” And in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Paul shared that, while his earthly life was ending, he had finished his course and kept the faith. He wrapped his life in the Gospel and his faith in Jesus Christ. J.C. Ryle, in his book “Holiness,” when talking about Jesus, notes “He does not regard the quantity of faith, but the quality. He does not measure its degree, but its truth.” In my case I have less than 100% faith in the things of this world and my less than perfect self, but I have 100% faith in God, His holy Word, and His love. I’m 72 years old and am still learning that real faith in Jesus, Salvation, His grace, love and promises needs to preeminently influence our lives. It must be dependably real within our daily living like an ever present umbrella protecting us, not something casually pulled from a closet when we are in a desperate situation. The eagle stands alone in many respects. When storms and harsh weather present themselves eagles don’t first seek shelter. They have learned something about truth. When they faithfully face the storm directly, the air currents will carry them above the storm to safety. Jesus Christ is our trustworthy covering and is ready and waiting to help us over our storms. Let’s ask Him to do it.

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Arts at the Abbey continues on Friday, December 6, 2019, at 8pm with the annual Holiday Concert. The program will feature the Abbey Chorus and voice class plus instrumentalists. The program includes students and faculty. Music of the season will be diverse with familiar songs like “Carol of the Bells”, Christmas Child by Loonis McGlohon, Gesu Bambino by Pietro Yon, and songs in Spanish and Swahili. There will be carols for all to sing accompanied by the Basilica Organ. Start your holiday season off with the real music of Christmas. The concert is at Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. Belmont Abbey photo

Meditations Serve and grow closer to God Have you noticed processionals in worship? I think about processionals at our United Methodist annual conference and General Conference and local churches. We, the clergy, don our robes and stoles and with banners, crucifers, torch-bearers, we process down the aisle while all are standing. Our robes are beautiful and flowing, and the stoles catch the eye of the awe-filled child watching the regalia. There is nothing wrong with processionals or recessionals unless it is empty before God, focusing more on pageantry. Does it draw attention away from why we gather to worship? Do we make more ado about the form that we neglect or stifle the Spirit? In Isaiah 58, Israel was called to live righteous before God and others, but they continually fell short of their covenant relationship with God. Instead of living right before God, they were idolatrous, selfish, and oppressive toward others. Their religious attitude became self-serving instead of outwardly focused. Instead of surrendering themselves to God and giving themselves away to others, their religious practices became self-serving and hollow living, lacking integrity and power. God reminds Israel and us today – if you want to do something, loosen the bonds of wickedness, undo the bands of the yoke, and let the oppressed go free. Divide your bread with the hungry. Bring the homeless poor into the house. Cover the naked. Stop pointing the finger and speaking wickedness. Isaiah reminds us fasting, and religious

observance is not so much about going without food or through the motions of liturgy and order. It is about adopting a Rev. Angela Pleasants lifestyle. Don’t pray, District fast, and serve to Superintendent prove you are godly. of Catawba Valley We serve and love Methodist Churches because God first loved us. We serve and love to grow closer to God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 NASB. Jesus was not necessarily talking about the economically poor. He was referring to those who are spiritually bankrupt. The kingdom is not given based on race, money, or position in life. It is the ones who offer nothing except a surrendered heart and broken spirit crying out, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.” “Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach. The restorer of the streets in which to dwell.” Isaiah 58:12 NASB. We are builders, repairers, restorers. We possess everything that brings life because the life of the Spirit of God dwells in us. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 NASB.

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Carolina Pro Musica to host songwriting workshop

Caroline and Alex Fischer.

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Members of Carolina Pro Musica will host a songwriting workshop on Saturday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the main branch of the Gaston County Public Library. This workshop is for aspiring songwriters, professional songwriters, and anyone in between. This program is free and recommended for teens and adults. Carolina Pro Musica, assisted by Jocelyn Pharr Thompson, will assist in writing lyrics, composing tunes, or writing down something you’ve already created. This

project is part of Carolina Pro Musica’s GEMS (Gaston Early Music Series) which is supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Gaston Arts Council, the Gaston Community Foundation and the Gaston County Public Library. Learn more about Carolina Pro Musica at www. carolinapromusica.org. About Carolina Pro Musica Carolina Pro Musica was established in 1977 to promote the performance of music writ-

ten before 1800 through the use of historic instruments and in the performance practice of the periods in which the music was written. The ensemble performs a variety of music from medieval to present day. Visit GastonLibrary.org to find Gaston County Public Library’s latest events and opportunities. Follow Gaston County Public Library and its branches on Instagram and Twitter @gascopublib and “Like” its page on Facebook at Facebook.com/gastonlibrary.

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Nine-year-old girl raises money to buy Thanksgiving meals for those in need Charlotte Rescue Mission opens its doors on Thanksgiving to all those seeking food, comfort, and hope. To continue our holiday tradition, we hope to collect 3,000 turkeys during the annual Thanksgiving Turkey and Food Box Drive. Alex Fischer, 9 years old, and her younger sister Caroline (pictured above) are hosting lemonade stands this year to buy Thanksgiving meals and donate them to Charlotte Rescue Mission for the annual drive. So far, Alex and Caroline have raised enough money to buy 108 frozen turkeys and boxes of food. At their lemonade stand last weekend, they sold out for the first time. “I think everybody

should have a Thanksgiving meal with their families,” Fischer shares. “A lot of people in Charlotte don’t have Thanksgiving meals.” Charlotte Rescue Mission needs frozen turkeys from 12 to 15 pounds each to accompany Thanksgiving food boxes. They need to be frozen due to health and safety reasons. Donations may be dropped off at Charlotte Rescue Mission – Rebound at 907 W. 1st Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. For information regarding the exact contents of the food box, please email Thanksgiving@charlotterescuemission.org.

Arts at the Abbey continues on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 8pm with the Dash Trumpet Duo accompanied by Polina Khatsko. They will lift your spirits with beautiful music by Ravel, Mozart, and Debussy. Founded in 2010, the Dash Duo has delighted audiences across the United States with their virtuoso performances. Husband and wife trumpeters Mary Elizabeth Bowden and David Dash teach at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts; Dash as the Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Bowden as a Resident Artist. The concert is at Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. Photo provided

The City of Belmont Parks and Recreation 13U Boys soccer team “Spartans FC” personally thanked The Lodge Tavern and Tap last week for their team support and sponsor for the youth Belmont Fall soccer season. Assistant General Manager, Veronica Martin and staff can be seen here with some of the team members. The team paid their tribute by dining in for a delicious lunch after their last game of the season. Coached by Amanda Briones and Ryan Hunnicutt, the team finished 5th overall and were 3-6-1. For more info on how to tap into Belmont’s local parks and recreation youth & adult sports, contact the league office at (704) 825-8191 or visit the website at www. cityofbelmont.org. Belmont Parks and Rec. photo

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Gaston Outside GO Month might be over, but the fun still continues in the City of Mt. Holly where over a dozen painted rocks have been hidden across the city for adults and children to find. These are located in local parks, greenways, the historic downtown district, and local businesses and eateries. When you find one of the special rocks please take a selfie and post it in the comments on the official Facebook page or Instagram. Please leave the rocks for others to enjoy. A huge thank you to Mount Holly resident Melissa West for her extraordinary painting skills. Photo by Mary Smith

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Holidays at the Garden: A Mile of a Million Lights opens Nov. 29th Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s annual Holidays at the Garden returns with a shimmering Mile of a Million Lights! Along the journey, discover the colorful lights of the topiaries dancing to merry tunes, LED cherry trees glowing along Canal Garden, waves of color glittering in the Piedmont Prairie, enchanting fairy villages, a new interactive Stickwork sculpture by NC artist Patrick Dougherty, and so much more. Holidays at the Garden will be open Nov. 29, 2019 through Jan. 5, 2020 from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening, although the Garden will be closed Christmas Day. About Holidays at the Garden Visitors will enjoy annual traditions including the 15-foot towering orchid tree, live music (daily 6 to 8 p.m.), holiday shopping in The Gar-

den Store, c r a c k ling fires to warm cold hands or roast a marshmallow, a children’s activity, warm beverages and more. Food and snacks will be available for purchase in addition to beverages including coffee, hot chocolate, cider, beer, wine and other spirits. Model train displays built by the Metrolina Model Railroaders can be found throughout the Garden in addition to an expanded display of quaint buildings from Department 56’s Dickens’ Village Series®. Santa Claus will be available for professional photos with families on Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 5

to 8:30 p.m. (additional fee, reservations required online). Santa will also be available Tuesday through Thursday from Dec. 3 - 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for personal photos (no fee). Mrs. Claus will visit the Garden Friday through Sunday from Nov. 29 to Dec. 22 in addition to Christmas Eve from 6 to 8 p.m. New this year, North Carolina artist Patrick Dougherty’s latest interactive Stickwork sculpture will be on display throughout the holiday season. Using minimal tools and a simple technique of bending, interweaving, and fastening to-

gether twigs and branches, he creates works of art inseparable with nature and the landscape. With a dazzling variety of forms seamlessly intertwined with their context, his sculptures evoke fantastical images of nests, cocoons, cones, castles, and beehives. Over the last thirty years, Dougherty has built more than 300 works throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia that range from stand-alone structures to a kind of modern primi-

tive architecture--every piece mesmerizing in its ability to fly through trees, overtake buildings, and virtually defy gravity. Holidays at the Garden admission is discounted for tickets purchased online in advance and prices increase at the door. Admission purchased online in advance for Monday through Thursday is $14.95 per adult, $12.95 per senior 60+, $7.95 per child 2-12 and free for children under age

two. Admission purchased online in advance for Friday through Sunday is $16.95 per adult, $14.95 per senior 60+, $8.95 per child 2-12 and free for children under age two. Garden members receive a 30% discount and also receive 30% off the purchase of up to four guest passes. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance at www. DSBG.org.

Cramerton to host a number of great holiday events Cramerton Christmas Village: December 5th; 2:00pm-7:00pm The Town of Cramerton is excited to partner with Crowned Sparrow Craft Co. to offer the first ever Cramerton Christmas Village at Centennial Center in the Riverfront Downtown on Thursday, December 5th. The Village will run from 2pm-7pm on the Centennial Center lawn and will feature 100% handmade and 100% local

goods. Crowned Sparrow has developed a reputation in the greater Charlotte area for hosting awesome craft parties but also organizing some rockin’ markets that highlight the more creative side of our region. In addition to this awesome market you will also have a front row view of our Christmas Parade, be present for the lighting of out town Christmas Tree and have the chance to make a free Christmas Craft. On

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top of all that local photographer, Bob Mulholland, will be out at the event taking professional photos with Santa himself at the Centennial Center Gazebo in the heart of our Christmas Village. Cramerton Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: December 5th; 4:00pm6:00pm Celebrate Christmas in

Cramerton with the annual Christmas Parade on 8th Avenue and cap off the evening with the lighting of the Town Tree and free pictures with Santa courtesy of Bob Mulholland. 4pm - Parade begins at Market Street and 8th Avenue intersection. 5:15pm (approx.) Countdown and Lighting of the Town Tree.

6:00pm (approx.) - Pictures with Santa begins. Cramerton Holiday Bazaar: December 7th; 10:00am-2:00pm Make your Christmas list and check it twice because there will be lots of vendors to shop with at the Cramerton Holiday Bazaar. The event will be Saturday, December 7 from 10am-2pm inside

and outside the C.B. Huss Recreation Center (8 Julian St, Cramerton.) In 2018 there were over 40 vendors and expect even in more in 2019. Come grab some free coffee, hot chocolate, and s’mores and get make sure to pick out some great gifts from local, handmade artisans.

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Community Jazz Series event Let your ears lead you into the holiday season. Saxophonist Gabriel Bello brings his Smooth Jazz R&B Groove Holiday Experience to Haid Theater for Elements of Empowerment, Inc.’s Community Jazz Series, Sunday, November 17, 2019, 4:00 PM – Reception immediately following. Now in its third season, the series is presented in partnership with Belmont Abbey College. The 90-minute concerts are coordinated with The Abbey Players’ theater season and performed on the set of the current production. Bello will perform on the set of Arabian Nights by Mary Zimmerman. Seasonal selections will include a mix

Gabriel Bello of smooth jazz and Motown holiday favorites. With a wealth of accomplishments and accolades behind him in

fields spanning the music industry and a host of genres, Gabriel Bello, a consummate performer, composer, and producer, continues to venture where his talents and faith take him. Tickets are on sale at elementsofempowerment. yapsody.com/. If available, tickets may also be purchased at the door. Tickets: $10.00 – Single, $37.50 – Season, $100.00 - Row For The Show (11 Seats). For additional information, contact Elements of Empowerment, Inc. at elementsofempowerment@ gmail.com or (704) 7555210.

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pet of the Week The Tri-County Animal Rescue BIG DOG Pet of the Week is a Boxer mix named Sammy. Sammy is six years old and weighs only 30 pounds. He is a very sweet boy that will win your heart as soon as you meet him. Sammy is a very affectionate and well tempered dog, He has had no accidents in the house. Sammy loves the outdoors and hiked Crowders Mountain with ease. When excited he will jump and run in circles pouncing his feet in excitement. When walking he likes to grab the leash with his mouth and “walk you” in the direction he would like to go. He is very entertaining. Sammy would prefer to be an only dog with a fenced yard for exercise. Sammy has short hair so grooming is a bath and brushing. Sammy is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped. Please give this sweet boy a chance to become part of your family. He will be looking for you this weekend. 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 6 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

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NC Poet Laureate to speak in Gaston County

Veterans honored... The Gaston County Senior Center had an awesome event last week celebrating and honoring veterans over brunch. The Senior Center staff appreciates each and every veteran and all those who came out to help us support them. Senior center photo

Gaston County Schools to host information sessions for school choice programs Gaston County Schools will conduct three information sessions to give students and parents an opportunity to learn about the district’s 19 school choice/magnet school options. Here is a look at the schedule for the information sessions: Saturday, November 23 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Loray Mill, Gastonia Monday, January 27 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Myers Center, Gaston College (Dallas campus) Saturday, February 22 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Myers Center, Gaston College (Dallas campus) During the information sessions, each school that offers a choice program will have a booth/table set up. Students and parents will be able to visit the booths/tables to learn about the programs, collect information, and talk with school representatives. Admission is free. Beginning in January, ap-

plications will be accepted for the 2020-2021 school year. The lottery selection process will be held in March. Typically, acceptance into a school choice program is at the kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade levels; however, some programs may have limited space available at other grade levels. Students for the Gaston County Virtual Academy are accepted for grades 3-10. For the 2019-2020 school year, Academy programs were introduced in six areas: Career, Collegiate Prep, Health Sciences, Leadership, Public Service, and Technology and Industrial Engineering. The new Academy programs increased the school district’s choice options from six to 19. No new programs will be introduced for next year (20202021), but plans are in the works to launch several new choice programs for 20212022. Below is a list of the 19 school choice/magnet school programs in Gaston County Schools:

Elementary Schools Gifted and Talented Academy @ Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Leadership Academy @ Costner Elementary School Middle Schools Career Academy @ Southwest Middle School Career Academy @ York Chester Middle School Gaston County Virtual Academy (grades 3-10) Gifted and Talented Academy @ Cramerton Middle School Leadership Academy @ W.C. Friday Middle School Public Service Academy @ John Chavis Middle School STEAM Academy @ Stanley Middle School

Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City Middle School High Schools Career Academy @ Hunter Huss High School Collegiate Prep Academy @ Forestview High School Gaston Early College High School Health Sciences Academy @ East Gaston High School (a partnership with CaroMont Health) Highland School of Technology Leadership Academy @ North Gaston High School Public Service Academy @ Cherryville High School Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City High School.

On Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m., the main branch of the Gaston County Public Library will welcome North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. This will be her first time visiting Gaston County. Green will give a presentation, as well as read some of her poetry. The Friends of the Gaston County Public Library will provide refreshments for a small reception, and Park Road Books will be on site for any attendees who would like to purchase copies of Ms. Green’s books. This event is free to the public and recommended for teens and adults. Jaki Shelton Green, often called the “poet of the people,” is a teacher and advocate for the Arts. She was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve as the state’s ninth poet laureate. Green has won numerous awards, including the 2003 North Carolina Literature Award. In 2014, she was inducted into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in an open discussion with Green about her work, life, and her poetry. About Jaki Shelton Green Jaki Shelton Green is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. Jaki Shelton Green is the author of eight

Jaki Shelton Green collections of poetry: Dead on Arrival, Dead on Arrival and New Poems, Masks, Conjure Blues, singing a tree into dance, breath of the song, published by Carolina Wren Press and Blair Publishers. Her other publications; Feeding the Light and I Want to Undie You are published by Jacar Press. Her poetry has been published in over eighty national and international anthologies and featured in magazines such as Essence and Ms. Magazine. Visit GastonLibrary.org to find Gaston County Public Library’s latest events and opportunities. Follow Gaston County Public Library and its branches on Instagram and Twitter @gascopublib and “Like” its page on Facebook at Facebook.com/gastonlibrary.

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Gaston String Orchestra to perform at Library Music and Literature will collide in a special performance by the Gaston String Orchestra (GSO) on Saturday, November 16 at 4:00 p.m. The GSO will present a special concert at the main branch of the Gaston County Public Library. This event is free to the public and recommended for teens and adults. The concert will con-

tain pieces inspired by works of literature such as “Quiet City” by Copland and “Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin. GSO will also perform “When I Consider Your Heavens,” a piece composed by the current Miss America and North Carolina native, Nia Imani Franklin. About Gaston String Or-

chestra The Gaston String Orchestra is a group of string musicians, both adults and students, from Gaston County who share a passion for music and believe in sharing that passion throughout the community. The GSO performs songs from different genres, including classical, pop, and

sacred music. Visit GastonLibrary.org to find Gaston County Public Library’s latest events and opportunities. Follow Gaston County Public Library and its branches on Instagram and Twitter @ gascopublib and “Like” its page on Facebook at Facebook.com/gastonlibrary.

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Gaston Christian School’s recent Varsity/Alumni basketball game drew a big crowd. Thanks to the Alumni pictured that returned to play. They’re in the black jerseys in the picture. Standing (L-R) Andrew Lanier (‘13), Solomon Brendle (‘13), Christian Norris (‘10), Michael Slate (‘03), Jarris White (‘13), Seth Hartley (‘12), Noah Froneberger (‘19). Sitting (L-R) Noah Andrew Hartley (‘14), Caleb Venn (‘19). The varsity team pulled out the victory. GCS photo Congratulations to the East Gaston High Health Science II students who earned their first credential last week. They each received their Vision Screening Certification and the session was provided by Prevent Blindness NC. Gaston Schools photo

Highland School of Technology... WBTV morning personality John Carter recently paid a visit to Highland School of Technology. “Had a terrific visit to Highland School of Technology in Gastonia,” Carter said. “Great students in Caitlin Howell Floyd’s class! She’s a fantastic teacher! And we met in the library/ media center, which is overseen by Laura Beacher Long who is tops in her field! This is really a terrific school with great staff and students. Thanks so much for having me!” Gaston Schools photo

Jennifer Gallagher selected Teacher of the Year Highland School of Technology is proud to announce that Mrs. Jennifer Gallagher is the 201920 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Gallagher’s dedication to her students, to Highland and to her craft exemplifies her high standards and commitment to education. Gaston Schools photo

Byrum has record time for 1.5 mile Gaston College Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 145 Cadet Leah Byrum was seen posting her record time for the 1 1/2 mile run on the “Wall of Fame”. Her time for the female 1 1/2 mile run record at a recent track event was 10 minutes, 56 seconds. Gaston College photo

October 31, 2019 was PINK OUT at Belmont Middle School. Students wore pink for breast cancer awareness and to raise money to donate to METAvivor in honor of Mrs. Elmore, the BMS Superhero CTE Teacher. Gaston Schools photo

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Gaston Christian students visit San Francisco The Belmont Abbey women’s soccer team lost 1-0 at Francis Marion University last week. With the loss, the Crusaders finish the season with a 10-4-3 record. The Patriots move to 8-7-1. How it Happened- Tatiana Daugherty got the first shot of the night for the Crusaders, in the 10th minute. The teams were tied 0-0 at halftime, with the Crusader defense limiting the Patriots to seven shots in the period. The defense continued to hold up, until the 70th minute, when the Patriots tallied the first goal of the contest. Cassidy Calhoun led The Abbey with five shots. Lauryn Harding made eight saves in goal. Belmont Abbey photo/story

The Gaston Christian School Mock Trial team recently took a trip to San Francisco. While the team was there, they visited Alcatraz Federal Prison, rode on the city’s famous cable cars, and toured Chinatown. GCS photo

Freshman Bizzy Baumeier (pictured) has been named first-team All-South Atlantic Conference Carolinas for field hockey, the league office announced. Lauren Delisi and Maddie Mitchell were listed as honorable mention in a vote of the conference head coaches. Baumeier led the Crusaders with 21 points during the regular season, including a team-best nine goals. She scored five times against Coker on Sept. 14, earning Player of the Week honors. Two of Baumeier’s goals were game-winners. Delisi was second on the team with 16 points, finding the net eight times, while Mitchell dished out a team-high five assists. She added four goals for 14 points. Belmont Abbey photo/story

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Belmont Abbey wrestling action... The Belmont Abbey wrestling team captured a win in their first dual of the season as they defeated St. Andrews 43-6. The Crusaders recorded eight-bout wins including four pins. Results 125 Joshua Vega (BAC) over William Dudley (St. Andrews) (Fall 3:53) 6-0 133 Lleyton Taylor (BAC) over Kevin Mitchell (St. Andrews) (MD 11-2) 10-0 141 Justin Payne (BAC) over Aidan McDonald (St. Andrews) (Dec 11-4) 13-0 149 Noah Walker (St. Andrews) over Andrew Morgan (BAC) (Dec 2-0) 13-3 157 Josh Soliz (St. Andrews) over Matthew Sloan (BAC) (Dec 2-1) 13-6 165 Greg Hilliard (BAC) Forfeit 19-6 174 Chandler Echols (BAC) over Tyler Godfrey (St, Andrews) (Fall 0:41) 25-6 184 Logan Branham (BAC) Forfeit 31-6 197 Brian Girard (BAC) over Carter Terry (St, Andrews) (Fall 2:53) 37-6 285 Michael Siwiec (BAC) over Gavin McCullough (St, Andrews) (Fall 0:48) 43-6 Final: Belmont Abbey 43, St. Andrews 6

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Pinewood Elementary in Mt. Holly has named Mrs. Megan Guyton as Teacher of the Year. Guyton’s calm and positive demeanor paired with her high expectations of herself and her students make her an excellent representative of our awesome teaching staff. Congratulations! Gaston Schools photo Belmont Abbey photo/story

Belmont Abbey volleyball action... Belmont Abbey’s Cassidy Bonito recorded her seventh triple-double of the season and Mackenzie Chrapliwy posted a doubledouble, but they were not enough as Limestone rallied for a 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-18, 15-8) victory over Belmont Abbey last Wednesday night in the Wheeler Center. The contest matched the top two teams in the East Division of Conference Carolinas. Bonito had 11 kills, 41 assists and 10 digs, closing to within 10 assists of

Congratulations to Kamdyn Young, this week’s East Gaston High Warrior of the Week! Her teachers all agree that Kamdyn is a huge asset to EGHS because she is so helpful and kind. Gaston Schools photo

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Red Raiders, Warriors, and Storm end regular season with loss Red Raiders snaps playoff spot By John Wilson john.bannernews@gamil.com The local high school football regular season ended on a sour note for South Point, East Gaston, and Stuart Cramer. All three teams lost in the regular-season finale. It’s a wrap for Cramer and EG, however, the South Point Red Raiders will still live to play another day. East Rutherford 76 East Gaston 27 After winning their first game of the season last week against the Community School of Davidson the tables quickly turned on the Warriors. East Gaston was thumped by the East Rutherford Cavaliers 76-27. EG’s top play of the game was a 58-yard Mason Price to Jake Thomas touchdown pass. Thomas ended the game with two touchdowns. The Warriors finished 2019 1-10 and will go into the offseason determined to continue with the rebuilding process. Forestview 41 Stuart Cramer 27 The Storm’s football sea-

son came to an end with a 41-27 loss to the Forestview Jaguars. Despite dealing with what appeared to be insurmountable injuries all year the 3-8 Storm stayed competitive and never have up. Senior Tyreese Morris ended his high school football career on a high note. Morris finished the game rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown. Morris also snared a 26yard touchdown pass in his final game in a Cramer uniform. In the off-season, Cramer will lose quite a few seniors. However, the roster will still have solid up-and-coming players such as quarterback Justin Rocquemore and defense end Arias Nash. Shelby 49 South Point 21 A strong second-half showing by the Shelby Golden Lions squashed any chance the South Point Red Raiders had of finishing the regular season with a win. Shelby jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter, but the Red Raiders fought back. South Point only trailed the Golden Lions 21-14 at the half.

In the second half, Shelby took control and slowly added to their lead. Devon King turned in a noteworthy performance with 70 yards off of seven carries and a touchdown. King also caught two passes for 43 yards and a TD. The Red Raiders finished the regular season 5-6 overall and 3-3 in the Southwestern 2A. Like so many other local teams South Point battled with injuries all year. As tough as the regular season has been, South Point played well enough to get into the playoffs. Now a new chapter begins. Last Saturday the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Football State Championship playoff brackets were announced. South Point drew the #13 seed in the 2AA “West”. That means the Red Raiders will head to Sylva this week to battle the #4 seeded Smoky Mountain Mustangs of the Mountain 6 2A Conference. The Mustangs finished the regular season with an 8-3 record.

Middle School wrestling has begun and congratulations go out to Coach Miller and the Belmont Middle School Wildcats who took their first win of the season over York Chester last week. Gaston Schools photo

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Luke Elders 7th BCMS vs Keaton Davis 8th MHMS.

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Mt. Holly Middle wrestling scenes... Mt. Holly Middle School and Bessemer City Middle School wrestling teams took to the mat recently. Here are some exciting shots from the grappling contest. Mt. Holly wrestlers are in black and Bessemer City in blue.

Gavin Chastain 6th BCMS and Tommy Price vs 6th MHMS mix it up.

JaVaris McNeil 8th BCMS vs Mark O’Dell 7th MHMS hit the mat.

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Print Dead? Not Here! Banner News is still vital and effective in a digital world.

Readership It’s true many daily papers have seen n their circulation decline. Banner News’s readership has stayed d consistent over the years. On average over 87% of our delivered papers are picked up by Montcross area customers.

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Purchase Intent In the age of Amazon and other online retailers, it’s incredible that so many people plan their shopping activities using a local free newspaper...over 61% as a matter of fact. Banner News readers read ads and use it to plan their shopping and purchases.

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Over 7,862 Readers Weekly* Call 704-825-0580 or email ads@cfmedia.info for more information SOURCE OF DATA - 2017 CVC Publication Audit Report* *Circulation Verification Council (CVC) is an independent, third party reporting audit company. CVC audits and data are an unbiased source of market in ciruclation information. Banner News does not pay CVC directly to perform its services.

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Lung Cancer?

Raptors win share of Southern Piedmont 1A crown By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Mountain Island Charter football team ended the regular season with a convincing 60-0 win over the Highland Tech Rams. With the win, the Raptors secured a share of the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference title with Bessemer City and Thomas Jefferson all finishing with a 7-1 conference record. The title is a first for Mountain Island football. In the Highland Tech game, the Raptors started strong and quickly established a dominating run game. After missing last week’s game against Thomas Jefferson, senior Elijah Burris ignited the Raptors offense with 124 yards and four touchdowns in the first quarter alone. “Burris was able to come back,” head coach Robert Washington said. “He had four touchdowns with four minutes to go in the first quarter so we took him out.” The Raptors controlled the game so much in the first quarter that the coaching staff decided to shift gears. Determined not to run the score up the Raptors started to rotate starters out of the game. “It was 35-0 at the end of the first quarter,” coach Washington noted. “We started to empty our bench going into the second quarter.” When a game is already in hand sitting starters is a good move from a sportsmanship angle. It also gives coaches a chance to evaluate players that might not get a chance to get game experience. “It was important to me to get some younger guys some reps,” Washington added.

“That starts to build depth.” Despite sitting the starters the Raptors continued to roll.

Mountain Island was up 45-0 at the half. The Raptors delivered on both sides of the ball. Despite pulling up, the MI defense blanketed the Ram’s offense and the offense kept moving. Due to the high octane nature of the offense, the play of the Raptor defense sometimes gets overlooked. That shouldn’t be the case. This year the Mountain Island defense is playing some inspired ball. They are definitely a force to be reckoned with. So far this year the Raptor defense has limited opposing offenses to seven points or less in eight games. Four of those games were shut outs. If you number crunch it further the MI defense has only given up 6.7 points per game. “Our defense is probably playing the best ever here at Mountain Island,” coach Washington said. The Raptors finished the regular season at 9-2 and are now headed to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Football State Championship playoffs. MI drew the number #5 seed in the 1AA “West” and will host a familiar foe in the #12 seeded Community School of Davidson Spartans. Game time is 7:30 at Mountain Island.

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassiﬁeds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS BURKE COUNTY BIGFOOT BASH! November 23rd & 24th. Public welcome: 9am-4pm. Many UNIQUE Bigfoot Vendors! At the RED, WHITE & BLUE MARKETPLACE. Off of I-40, Exit 112 - Valdese, NC. Exchange this ad for a FREE Drawing Ticket at Booth 1. Call 585-301-0275 for info. Free Adm. Free Parking. T-shirts, Totes, Paw Cream, Photo Ops with Bigfoot, Puppetteer, Bigfoot games, Yeti Yummies, Bone Salve, Framed Bigfoot prints, Alien and Sasquatch Coffee Cups, N.C. Apparrel, Dr. John Stamey, Bigfoot research expert, Special lunch: Squatchetti & Abom-in-a-balls, also Bigfoot Cookies. Partial proceeds beneﬁt The Wounded Warrior Project. *TOY SHOW* AND COLLECTIBLES Saturday, December 7th, 2019. Old Mooresboro School Gym. Main Street Mooresboro, NC. $20 Setup - Limit 3 Tables. Bring your own tables. $5.00 any extra tables. $3.00 Admission - Under 10 Free! Setup time 7:00am -9:00am. SHOW 9:00am til 3:00pm. “Drinks & Snacks Available” HEALTH / PERSONALS / MISCELLANEOUS. If you or a loved one were diagnosed with OVARIAN CANER or MESOTHELIOMA after use of TALCUM products such as BABY POWDER or SHOWER TO SHOWER, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Charles H. Johnson. 1-800535-5727.

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO: MARY PATTON. New book available on Amazon.com by Martin Mongiello about the Hero who provided 500 pounds of black powder for free to the Patriots at the battle of King’s Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse and all over the South. Branded a deviant and outlaw for illegally supporting the rebels - this new tome tells the ﬁnal truth and real story. marti@revwarexperience.com

EMPLOYMENT HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. Must pass drug test and physical. Call United Cab at (704) 482-7000 LSUMC PIANIST. Lafayette Street United Methodist Church is in need of a pianist. Please send resumes to: lafayettestumc1905@gmail.com or 1420 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28152. For more information call 704-487-8333. ONE ON ONE CARE HIRING. 2nd & 3rd shifts and Residential Home Manager in our residential group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St, Shelby. 704-470-4215. HELP WANTED. Carpenters: knowledge of camper restoration a plus. 704-418-6352.

TRY MY PIES! Tom’s Bakery in Shelby...featuring Chocolate Chess, Lemon Chess, Key Lime Chess, Apple, Caramel Apple, Blueberry, Coconut Cream, Pecan, Peach, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Buttermilk Chess. $12 each and Delivered in Cleveland County. All Pies Can Be Made SUGAR FREE! (704) 473-1413 tgreene1@twc. com COINS * COINS * COINS We Buy & Sell Coins. JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. (704) 406-9082 UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques and Collectibles, 20+ vendors. Booths available for rent. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. 828-382-0075.

MAINTENANCE WORKER NEEDED for Apartment Complexes. Task include: Plumbing, some electrical, painting, ﬂoor repair & upkeep of apartments. 704-484-2015. JOB OPENINGS. Farm Labor, Maintenance, Carpenter, Grounds Keeper. Must have N.C. Drivers License. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516 CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME. Has full time opening for Houseparents who are experienced and passionate about helping and caring for children/youth. We single ladies without dependent children, Live-in 7 days, 7 days off work schedule with high school diploma or GED. Houseparents are responsible for managing the home and all areas associated with parenting a children. We also need a part-time helper $10 per hour. Contact Rita Scism at (704) 471-1150

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EMPLOYMENT ZOAR BAPTIST CHURCH OF SHELBY has a position open for a part-time youth leader. This position consists of 10 hours per week. The duties include but are not limited to leading Sunday morning and Wednesday night Bible Study. For a complete list of responsibilities, interested candidates should send resume to: youthsearch@zoarchurchcom and/ or Zoar Baptist Church, 1740 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28152. DRIVER/DONATION ASSISTANT. Hospice of the Carolina Foothills is seeking a full-time Driver/Donation Assistant and a part-time Donation Assistant/ Driver for the Hospice Resale Shop in Marion, NC. For more information, or to apply, please see our ad on Indeed.com, visit our website at www.hocf.org or apply in person at 1155 N. Main Street, Marion, NC. hr@hocf.org COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. CharMeckUSA.com offers Mobile Bike Repair, Home Woodworking, Mobie Teddy Bears, Pet Grooming, Handyman, Chocolate, more. NC4Ever@ email.com FULL EQUIPMENT RESTAURANT FOR RENT. Health Department Approved. For TakeOut and Catering. Located: Hwy. 221A, Forest City, NC. 828-245-9620.

BUSINESS SERVICES WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Insured & Licensed. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Neal, 828-223-7730. SPECIALIZING IN REGROUTING, PATCH WORK, AND BACKSPLASHES. 16 years experience. Perry Carver trained. You buy materials, Vann will work. (704) 305-5309 CLOCK REPAIR: Christmas is coming make sure Santa is not late or playing an out of tune piano. In Home Clock Service and Piano Tuning. 843694-7262. RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years. (980) 295-0750

BUSINESS SERVICES CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. Beat the winter rush. 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. GOLF CAR REPAIR. GAS/ ELECTRIC: ClubCar, E-Z-GO, STAR, some Yamaha’s, Battery chargers. Pick up & delivery within 15 miles of Forest City. 18+ years experience. (302) 245-3336 golfcarﬁxer@aol.com COMPLETE LINE HORSE TACK & REPAIR. Hunting and Construction Gear Repairs, Show Jinks, Insulated Saddle Bags. Hand-Made. J.D. Gingerich, 591 Short Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040. Closed Sunday & Wednesday.

FOR SALE PRIDE LIFT CHAIR FOR SALE. Only used 2 days. Life new condition. Neutral color. $500. (704) 434-7809 NEW BLACK LONDON FOG RAINCOAT. Petite size 2, tags still on, Dupont lapel, protectant, Zip out wool lining. Gorgeous with matching wool scarf. Photo available. Retail $265, asking $75. (704) 756-0551 LIKE NEW BEDROOM SUITE. King Size Bed Frame. Huge Dresser with Mirror and Chest of Drawers. only $300. Call (704) 600-6229 SET OF GAS LOGS (PROPANE). Used One Year. Free Remote Included! Only $400. Call (704) 600-6229

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FOR SALE

KERO-SUN OIL HEATER. Used twice. With 5 gallons fuel. $65. 704-300-6312.

TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

HOUSE FULL, ALL EXCELLENT CONDITION. Entertainment centers, king size French Provincial bedroom suite, $600 obo, couch, $60, Air conditioners. (772) 242-1519 GENTRON 10,000 WATT GENERATOR, like new. $700. (704) 476-5551 18 CU FT BLACK Whirlpool Gold, side by side refrigerator. 30” Black smooth top stove top. (704) 434-8399 SCHWINN EXERCISE BIKE. Model 240 with LCD console controls. Programmable, slightly used, $225. 704-692-9415. STEEL PIPE. 134’4” x 0.281 wall thickness, sch 60, 12.66 lb/ft. steel pipe, 6 pieces, coated, 15 yrs old, but never used. $500. 704-692-9415. 2 DRYERS FOR SALE. Duet by Whirlpool and Maytag, $50 each. Both good condition. Leave message. (704) 739-7201 TREAD MILL PROFORM 830QT, $100. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net HELPING HAND BEDRAIL. Mobility bedrail that attaches to bed, ease of getting in/ out. $95. Price includes installation at your home. The Transfer Handle, Model 2001. (704) 584-9820 mobilityservices07@gmail.com FREE 50” PROJECTION COLOR TELEVISION. Console has enclosed cabinets underneath. Free to the ﬁrst person! Call (704) 418-5504

KING SIZE BED FRAME with FREE HEADBOARD. Perfect for King Size Bedroom Suite. Only $150. Call (704) 600-6229

UTILITY BUILDING 10’X16’. Wurlitzer Piano; Pecan Dining Table, 6 Chairs; “New” Pfaltzgraft Dinnerware (Service for Eight); Sofa & Much More. (704) 860-4247

NEW SET OF GAS LOGS. (Natural Gas) Used 3 months. Will sell for $400. Includes $150 Remote Free! Call (704) 6006229

CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818

KUBOTA BX2200 DIESEL TRACTOR. 60” Mower Deck, Front Loader, 3 Point Hitch, Turf Tires, $7500. 828-429-5473. 4 PLOTS CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. $2000 for 4 plots located along the sidewalk beside Main Bldg in the Garden of Christus. Buyer pays the additional transfer fee of $225. Leave a message if interested. (828) 305-8162 TRUMP COLLECTIBLE COINS. CharlotteNCUSA.com, President Donald Trump attractive gold & black coins. Must see pictures at link! NC4Ever@ email.com

TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Fresh and Seasoned. Cold weather is around the corner. $55 small pickup load. $10 delivery fee 10 mile radius from Shelby Airport. 704-477-7883. 1970 MODEL MARLIN 35. Lever Action $450.00 “Very Good Condition”. SKS (All Numbers Matching) $325.00. Call (828) 429-6763 PERFECT FOR RAIL TRAIL RIDING. Women’s Trek Navigation Bicycle, like new, $150. Great Christmas Gift! 828-7827221. SEASONED SPLIT OAK FIREWOOD. S-10 Pickup load, $55 you collect or $65 delivered locally, 10 miles Sandy Mush. 828-202-1000. MINIATURE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE. for sale $75. Leave message, (704) 739-7201 WORK VAN INSIDE CABINETS tools and parts bins, (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net 4 BURIAL PLOTS in Cleveland Memorial Park, Shelby. Excellent location near fountain. Located together. $1000 each. Call (704) 692-3503 1989 RANGER PARTS, $875. Needs motor or sale parts off. Call for prices. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. PAYLESS STORAGE BUILDINGS. Top Quality, NEW, USED, Bank Repo’s. Cash, 90 days same as cash, (rent to own, no credit check). Free delivery. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., in stock. Delivery and installation available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FEMALE FAT LOSS GUIDE. ShelbyNCUSA.com. Female Fat Loss Guide. Read it or watch the video. NC4Ever@ email.com

NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750. 828-245-9620.

CARPORTS, COVERS, CARS, TRUCKS, RV, Camper, Boat Equipment, Hay, Livestock. Protect your investments. Areas Largest on site display, 100’s of options and sizes, 12 wide to 60 wide. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WHIZ BANG POPCORN MACHINE Gay 90’s Model # 2014 with Four Wheel Cart. In real good condition! “Must See!” $990. Call 704-692-4449. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. DELIVERED! $200 dump truck load. $100 full size pickup, $80 short bed pickup. Lumber, brick, windows, doors. New and used. Wooden storage building. (828) 461-2379 REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443 Continued To Page 22

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

CAMPERS

THREE BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE in GASTON MEMORIAL PARK. “Coveted Veterans Circle”. Text or Call for details (919) 272-5503

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

1 FEMALE DOBERMAN PUPPY. Black & Rust, tail docked, dew claws removed, 1st & 2nd shots and wormed. $250 each. No papers. (704) 214-0693

2006 KIA SPECTRA only 97k miles. $3500 OBO. 828-7487532.

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

LOST & FOUND

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN JAZZY 1103 MOBILITY CHAIR. Jazzy 1103, $450, good in-home mobility chair. Comes with a charger, instruction, new batteries. Scooterman John, 704-951-4224. Repair specialist. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com

LOST - BELWOOD/TOLUCA AREA. Large adult Plott Hound. Collar with tags & info. Reward if returned. (704) 6743934

WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962

LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL OR STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006 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 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 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) 980-3329 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

FALL HARVEST SALE/AUCTION. Sat. Nov. 9, breakfast 8am, auction 9am. Big Springs Church (Hollis Community) 534 Big Springs Church Rd, Ellenboro NC 28040.

KUBOTA BX2200 DIESEL TRACTOR. 60” Mower Deck, Front Loader, 3 Point Hitch, Turf Tires, $7500. 828-429-5473. HOME GROWN SWEET POTATOES, Tennessee Red. $25 bushel. Small potatoes $11 for half bushel. (828) 245-0248

WANT TO BUY

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Oak Slab Wood. Small stove wood. Green Oak regular size. Any 3 of the loads for $60. Cut, split & delivered. 704-4660916. ANTIQUE HIS & HERS MODERN GOTHIC UPHOLSTERED ROCKING CHAIRS, $200. Antique Duncan Phyfe sofa, $100 ﬁrm. Pair wingback chairs $75. Antique dresser with merl, $150. 704-692-9915, (704) 434-7761

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2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com

LOOKING TO BUY UNWANTED RENTAL OR STARTER HOMES. Must be priced to sell! (704) 4720006 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Well & septic, 1.1 acre, fenced, handicap ramp, newly undated, country setting, Ebenezer area, Kings Mtn. $65,900. (772) 2421519 POLK COUNTY

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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, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 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) 4876354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. 3 BEDROOM BRICK HOUSE. H/A, appliances, fenced yard, $750 mo. 3 bedroom, appliances, H/A, $550 mo. 941-9162235. 2 OR 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. In Grover or Shelby. $550-$595. Call 828-234-8147 or (828) 428-2897 GASTON COUNTY BEAUTY SHOP BOOTH FOR RENT. One station beauty/barber shop booth for rent in Cherryville. It has the chair, sink, and dryer, $70 a week utilities included. Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 616-3739 ratatman@ gmail.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY RETIRE AT LAKE HOME. 8 ROOM HOUSE ON MOSS LAKE. $1400 Month. No pets. Partially Furnished. Call for information (704) 600-6229 HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE. 3 Bedroom House. $180 week. $900 Deposit. Lease required. Near Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 300-0920 GOOD CLEAN 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH HOUSE. Good quiet, safe neighborhood. $700 month plus deposit. No pets. 704-3126346. NICE COUNTRY LIVING. 2 or 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent. 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Seniors welcome. 704-692-0447, 843-957-9299 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2&3 Bedroom, $900 deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby or call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

RUTHERFORD COUNTY DOUBLE WIDE. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Rent $800, Deposit $800, Application Fee $25. 704-4723100 or 704-472-4666. 131 Kanaan Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 ICC AREA, BEST VALUE, Energy Efﬁcient, 2BR, like new, SS appliance, $550. 1BR, like new, SS appliance, includes water, sewer, garbage, $435 plus references and deposit. 828-248-1776. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $460 a month. 828382-0475. 2BR HOME FOR RENT in Spindale. $400 per month, $400 deposit. Application and background check required. 828-429-8960. WEEKLY SPECIAL $210+ TAX AND UP. Town and Country Inn, Spindale. Newly remodeled. WiFi, Micro-fridge, ﬂatscreen, ESPN/Showtime. Nightly $49.99 and up. 828286-3681.

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