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Belmont hires Kevin Krouse as Assistant City Manager By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
These young ladies kicked off the Belmont Cruise Through Christmas Parade. Photo by Alan Hodge
Cruise Through Christmas Parade was a stroke of genius By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
The old adage “where there’s a will there’s a way” was certainly proved correct last week in the form of Belmont’s Cruise Through Christmas Parade event. Faced with the possibility of having a COVID-19 restrictions caused cancellation of the 2020 Christmas Parade- a many decades old
annual downtown blast- folks at the Montcross Chamber of Commerce and the City of Belmont put on their thinking caps and came up with the concept of a drive by style event. “During the pandemic we are having to make extremely tough decisions on either cancelling events or altering the way we operate to comply with COVID regulations,” said Belmont down-
town development director Phil Boggan. “The city and Montcross Chamber felt the Christmas Parade was something the community really needed to boost morale and spirits. City staff and Montcross Chamber board members collaborated to come up with a fun alternative way for us to continue with the parade.” See PARADE, Pages 6 & 7
Plans for new hospital in Belmont moving forward By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Plans for a new full service CaroMont Health hospital in Belmont are making progress. Construction should begin in the spring of 2021 with an opening date in 2023. The facility will be called CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont. The hospital will be located near I-85 and Hwy.
273. It will boast an emergency department, a 66-bed inpatient unit for patients requiring admission or observation, operating rooms and surgical capabilities, a labor and delivery unit, and a full suite of diagnostic testing and imaging services. Medical office buildings for outpatient services and physician offices are also planned for the campus. Last March, leaders from
CaroMont Health and Belmont Abbey College signed a property lease for the new hospital. “The monks of Belmont Abbey happily welcome this exciting opportunity for Belmont Abbey College and CaroMont Health to combine our shared values and cooperate in promoting the welfare of our Gaston County See HOSPITAL, Page 4
Kevin Krouse has joined the City of Belmont team as Assistant City Manager. Krouse began his duties a couple of weeks ago. Belmont City Manager Ardrian Miller had this to say about bringing Krouse on board. “We are excited to have Kevin joining our team,” Miller said. “He has served Gaston County towns for the past 20 years, and I know he is excited to put that experience to work in Belmont. He brings valuable experience in planning, transportation, parks and recreation, and finance to us. I view him as a partner in overseeing the operations of our city government and of implementing the vision of Mayor Martin and the City Council. We are fortunate to have Kevin in Belmont, and I look forward to working with him for many years.” Krouse, 45, lives in Belmont with his wife Emily and their three children Jack, Joseph, and Sophia. He is a native of Johnson City, Tenn. and moved to Gaston County in 2001. He has a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a concentration in Urban and Regional Planning degree from East Tennessee University, and a Master of Public Administration degree from Appalachian State University. He also has a Municipal and County Administration Certification from the UNC School of Government. Krouse brings a wealth of practical municipal government experience to his new post. Before taking the Belmont job, he was city man-
Kevin Krouse ager for the City of Lowell for four years. Prior to that, he was planning director for the Town of Cramerton from 2013-2016. He also served as interim town manager during 2015. He was assistant city manager for Bessemer City from 2012-2013. He also served as planning director in Bessemer City from 2002 -2012 and zoning administrator and code enforcement officer from 2001-2002. Krouse has earned numerous awards during his career. Just a few include the Cenralina Council of Governments Region of Excellence Award, the Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award for Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan, the Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning award for Creating Opportunities for Active Living, and the Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award for Creating Opportunities for the Build a Better
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Boulevard Study. So, what will Krouse be doing for Belmont on a day to day basis? “I will be handing operations for the city,” he said . “That will include every department except police and fire. It will include public works, water, sewer, parks and recreation, and finance. My job will be to provide support for them. This city is about excellence, and the city staff is phenomenal in every department.” In addition to his professional expertise and drive, Krouse also brings something else important to his new job- a heartfelt fondness for our region in general and Belmont in particular. “I love Gaston County and Belmont is a great place to be,” he said. “The city wants nothing but the best for its citizens.”
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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Home remedies By Alan Hodge Well, the “news” is that a vaccine or three has been cooked up to wipe our old enemy COVID19 off the map. I plan to take my place in line and get the shot ASAP. I ain’t skeered! The marvels of modern science/medicine got me to pondering what sort of remedies people had available to themselves back in the “olden days”. I don’t mean store bought things like Castoria, Syrup of Black Draught, Carters Liver Pills, Scott’s Emulsion, or Gyro-Slim, I’m speaking of natural remedies for common ailments. To answer this question, I turned to one of my favorite sources of wisdom- the Foxfire series of books. These volumes were written over 40 years ago when a group of college students went up in the hills and interviewed granny women and grandpas and such, collected their wisdom, and went to press with it. Anyway, here are some of my favorite natural remedies with the disclaimer that even though they made entertaining reading I have never actually tried them myself. Dig? Lots of folks suffer from
earache. To help alleviate this throbbing, save the oils that boil out of the end of a burning persimmon limb and pour it down your ear hole. You can also roast cabbage stalks and squeeze the juice in the aforementioned orifice. Yet another balm for earache can be made by warming a spoonful of urine and drizzling it in your ear but don’t get any on your clothes. Headaches are aggravating and there are several options open for those who would like to try a homespun remedy. First, tie a flour sack over your head. You can also put bull tallow and turpentine on a rag and tie that around your noggin. Another “natural” headache cure is to smear your brow with crushed onions. Yet another involves saving your hair clippings in a bag and when a headaches comes on hiding the bag under a rock. No matter where you go lately it seems like folks are coughing. Perhaps they should parch some leaves of rat’s vein, grind it up, and sniff it. Another cough cure, one that really works, is to put some moonshine in a jar, add rock candy or honey and lemon, and take a swig. Ground ginger and sugar mixed, then put on the tongue
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just before bed is another old time cough cure. The common cold is one of the most miserable feelings known to man and this time of year especially prevalent. Old folks back in the hills probably didn’t know what a germ was, but had plenty of ammo in the fight against colds. One of the most popular cold remedies called for smearing goose grease on the sufferer’s chest. Another calls for eating a large onion roasted in the fireplace. Another advises mixing red pepper flakes with ‘shine and taking a big “swaller”. Sore throats and colds go together like red eye gravy and grits. To get rid of a sore throat, hill folk advise making a poultice of kerosene, lard, and turpentine and smearing it on the neck. In a few minutes mix sugar and a few drops of kerosene and swallow that. A less extreme sore throat can be cured by tying a dirty sock around your neck. The sock should have been worn for at least a week without washing. A couple of quick cures for athletes foot calls for tying a wool string around your toe or stepping in fresh cow dung. Got a sore? Country folks say one way to heal it is by putting butter on the spot and letting a hound lick it. A salve for sores can be made by mixing mutton tallow, balm of Gilead buds and turpentine then putting it on the wound. Warts are not all that common but can spoil the appearance of an otherwise lovely hand. To nix a wart, rub it with a chicken gizzard and hide the gizzard under a rock. Another wart cure calls for stealing a washrag off your neighbor’s clothesline, rubbing the wart with it, and then hiding the cloth in a box. Washing the wart with water from a rotten chestnut stump or lashing a piece of fatback to it is also said to be effective. Lastly, to cure tapeworms, old folks swear by eating tobacco seeds, eating a whole head of garlic every day for a week, or eating crushed egg shells mixed with molasses and butter. So there you go, natural cures or chemical ones, between the two there’s bound to be something to fix what ails ye.
The Right Pick: An unofficial guitar picker’s guide to picking a guitar By Shelton Fisher When I first learned to play the guitar, I attempted the feat on an old 1970’s Gibson guitar that my father picked up in a pawn shop back in the 80’s. Once a beautifully constructed piece of American craftsmanship, sat idle in the top of a large cabinet we had in our house for the majority of my childhood until the day came that I decided to bring down the heavy beast from her mountaintop. I discovered how to read chord charts online and after tuning her dirty strings, I began to place my fingers in the right spots to make an E chord. My left hand pressed the strings against the neck with all their might and my right hand strummed the chord that began my six-stringed obsession all those years ago. It didn’t take long for me to discover however, that not all guitars are created equally and I’m not just talking about their size or build (acoustic versus electric). Taking that into consideration, and the holidays beginning to approach again like the Ghost of Christmas Past, I thought I would share some knowledge I have picked up along the way when it comes to buying a guitar. First, when purchasing your instrument, it’s important to keep in mind that bigger isn’t always better. What I mean by that, is that big name brands such as Gibson and Martin make amazing guitars but a lot of the time you can find much better guitars at a lower price range (especially for beginners). My first guitar belonged to the Ibanez Artwood Series, and it was not only my first guitar but also my first tattoo. It was a beautiful acoustic/electric, mahogany bodied guitar with a gloss finish, and mother of pearl inlay around the sound hole. We picked it up at Guitar Center in Matthews one night after discussing my desire to learn, and how the Gibson was so hard to play. Sound is also one of the most important aspects to your purchase. If you can help it, whether at a pawn shop or music store, play before
you pay! It can be pivotal in your decision-making process. There was nothing in the world that could have changed my mind about my first guitar back in the day! When I held it, it was just the right size for me. While I was there I had an opportunity to play other guitars, but they didn’t have a sound that I liked. I even played some guitars that cost several thousands of dollars just for fun, only to discover that people will only buy guitars for their namesake. My Ibanez had a robust, full bodied sound that could fill a room whether it was plugged into an amplifier or not. The mahogany back and sides allowed for such a dark projection that matched my ever-changing baritone voice during that time in my life. Most importantly, I could press down on the strings more easily and get a sound more clearly than on the Gibson. She was a great starter guitar that only cost a couple hundred bucks and lasted me well into high school and beyond. Remember that this investment is one that you are playing with and it will be handled,
so it may get a couple of small scratches along the way. Consider those little markings of wear and tear badges of honor as you get better with time and build confidence each time you practice, which leads into my last point… Practice, practice, practice! It doesn’t have to be for grueling hours each day and about thirty minutes or so will give you enough time to build calluses on your fingertips with each day that passes. Find songs that you enjoy and that you want to share with others, but please don’t lose the joy in your playing. I was always so confident in my abilities as a musician that I always thought I could “just wing it” a lot of the time. I wanted to “make it” so badly that I lost my passion for it and haven’t genuinely enjoyed playing music in years. However, I think this year for Christmas this columnist is going to ask Santa simply for just a little motivation to pick up my six-string again and make a joyful noise again. Who knows; maybe there’s a few songs rolling around in the Rolodex, as my father would say.
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Gloria Dean Mauldin Lewis, 81, passed away at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born in Belmont on March 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Grady W. and Freida Long Mauldin. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph L. Lewis. Gloria graduated from Belmont High School class of 1957. She worked with her husband at Crossroads Exxon in Belmont for 26 years and they worked together with the Skoal Racing Team for 13 years. She retired from the City of Belmont. She is survived by her daughters, Terri Brooks (Gary) of Mooresville, Tonda Stalvey, Tammy Owenby and Joseph L. Lewis Jr. of Belmont. Her grandchildren, Jodi Ownsby, Ashley Ledford (Bryan), Abby Evans (Jason), Colby Brooks (Lauren) and Cameron Brooks. Her 13 great-grandchildren, Harley
Ownsby, Dylan and Ashton Owenby, Jesse and Taylyn Ledford, Chandler, Caleb and Cailey Evans, Makinley and Makenzie Brooks and Camden, Carson and Kyler Brooks and numerous nieces and nephews. Gloria is also survived by brothers, Douglas Mauldin (Faye) of Belmont, Denny Mauldin (Linda) of Belmont, Tony Mauldin (Julia) of Lexington, SC, Farrell Mauldin (Linda) of Belmont, and sister Sandra Cates of Charlotte. She has two God-daughters, Lori Lingerfeldt Sigmon and Leslie Lingafeldt Lugue. A special thank you to her “heart” sisters, Mozelle Lingafeldt and Marilyn Stowe for all their love and support. Thank you also to all of her dear life-long friends for all the wonderful memories and support. Gloria was a wonderful sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love and laughter will be missed by many. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm in Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont with Rev. Joe Lawing officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Unity Baptist Church, Children’s Ministry, 1005 East Catawba Street, Belmont, NC 28012. Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Lewis family.
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Holy Angels celebrates its 65th year with a special night of light Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, will celebrate celebrates its 65th anniversary with a powerful and inspirational luminary display on Sunday, December 20, 2020 6 p.m. – 8p.m. The first Share the Light event will connect the community with Holy Angels, allowing supporters to drive through campus illuminated with candles, angels and a live progressive nativity scene with roles played by Holy Angels residents. “In this year filled with so many struggles and darkness, we wanted to help shine the light and be a beacon of hope for our community,” said Holy Angels President/CEO Regina Moody. “This is a perfect time for us to begin our 65 years of
joy celebration!” The community is invited to honor and/or memorialize a loved one, friend or anyone else who made an impact in their lives. A donation of $25.00 for each luminary tribute and/ or $250.00 for an Angel tribute with the name of the person or group is a very special way to share light and joy this season. “We all know nurses, teach-
Gaston takes top rankings in Career and Technical Education Gastonia, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education have released Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential performance data for the 2019-2020 academic year, and it provides “good news” for Gaston County Schools. Gaston County is first in the state for the number of CTE credentials earned
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ers and other front line workers who went above and beyond this year to help and keep our country running,” said Moody. “Let’s celebrate these extraordinary heroes with a luminary or angel in their honor.” Holy Angels will invite the people being honored or the families of loved ones being memorialized to this first luminary display. These luminaries, angels and signs will be placed throughout the Holy Angels campus. The public is invited on December 20th to drive through campus and listen to the story of Holy Angels along with some Christmas music while experiencing this powerful light exhibit. With other Christmas events being canceled or minimalized this season, this is a chance to make family memories from the safe distance of your own car. “We really hope this will make a lasting impression on our community, and becomes an annual tradition for many families for years to come,” said Moody. Share the Light will be on what would have been the 65th birthday of Maria Morrow, the first resident of Holy Angels. This date is also considered the birthday of Holy Angels. In 1955, a desperate and overwhelmed mother left her infant child in the permanent care of the Sisters of Mercy. Medical professionals believed she wouldn’t live past three months old because of her medical disabilities. Maria left a remarkable legacy in her 54 years on Earth. Now, we celebrate her and all of the other residents, past, present and in the future in our 65 years of Joy for the Differently Able. To learn more about Holy Angels, join Holy Angels caring team or to volunteer, please call 704.825.4161 or visit Holy Angels website at www.HolyAngelsNC.org.
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Present! By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org
Do you remember when you were in school, and the teacher took the roll each day? Everyone in the class, when they heard their name would say, “present!” This was how the school could keep record of attendance. As we prepare for Christmas, most people will spend a lot of time purchasing gifts to give to their loved ones. Presents are a big part of Christmas for many people. However, presents are not nearly as important as our presence. Our being there, is more important than what we give or get. In Luke 2:8-20 we find shepherds watching their flocks on a Judean hillside. Suddenly a great light shined through the night sky. It was an angel, proclaiming the birth of Jesus Christ that first Christmas. The angel told them how to find the Child in Bethlehem, laying in a manger. A multitude of angels joined in shouting, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14, NKJV). The shepherds, hearing this, went to Bethlehem. They found the infant Jesus with Mary and Joseph and worshiped Him. They told everyone they met about what they saw
that night. Mary never forgot the visit they had from the shepherds. The shepherds had no gifts to bring that night to Jesus. They just showed Rev. Trent Tankin up. No gift or money spent, can ever make up for our presence in someone’s life. No gift can ever take the place of a hug for someone hurting, a visit to a person who is lonely, or watching your child at their dance recital. No present can replace our presence. When we think of our greatest Christmas memories, it is not the gifts that we recall, it is being gathered with our parents, grandparents, children, and others. Those shepherds came to Jesus that night. That first Christmas, Jesus came to us. Matthew 1:23 tell us, “they shall call his name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (NKJV) Jesus gave up the glories of heaven to become a lowly human. He became one of us, to die for us, to save us. He brought no gift, He had no worldly riches, no presents for us. Jesus gave us something far greater than any gift or present that first Christmas. He gave us life through Him. Because Jesus came to earth for us, one day when that roll is taken in heaven, we will say, “present!”
Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him How and when makes all the difference By Dennis Siracusa I remember a troubling photo from a year ago. It depicted the silhouette of the Governor of California staring in the face of the raging Kincaid fire devastating his state. You could see the weight pressing on his shoulders. And this year they had more catastrophic fires. Add to these tragedies his troubles with his state’s utility company shutting off power to millions of residents so their equipment doesn’t add to the fires, and compound that with his struggles to help the homeless, it’s clear he really needs to call on the Lord for help. As leaders at any level, we can feel pressure but always more so if we try to manage it without the Lord because that always ends in disaster. These days there’s a lot of blame being thrown around in California and New York; residents are packing up and leaving because of the chaos. The problem with their exodus is that they were more than likely participant to the problems. By leaving, unless they confess their portion in the mess, repent and wake up to reality and truth, they will simply export flawed thinking to wherever they decide to land. Our core problem is without guidance from God on how and when to apply our efforts, we are engaged in futility. Scripture clearly shows that our human efforts at righteousness are “filthy rags,” Isaiah 64:6 and we can’t do anything right without Jesus guiding us. John 15:5. And guide us He can, be it a miraculous star in Bethlehem, our prayers, a surgeon’s hands, biblical counseling, or with me yesterday fixing a vacuum cleaner.
Billy Graham’s thoughts on prayer are well documented in the book The Forgotten Rules of Prayer by K.C. Hairston. This book reflects on wisdom from God’s Word with one major point; our Dennis Siracusa catching a proper perspective of who God is! He is eternal, self-existent, all powerful, all knowing, love personified, creator of all creation and the only true God. So that begs the question; how do we relate to this triune God? In Hairston’s book Billy Graham gives us 28 starting points. We start by honoring and respecting God a lot; we add in humility like He demonstrated to us through Jesus’ earthly ministry and add in thanksgiving because surely we have to understand just how needy and dependent we all are. Hillsong/Australia wrote a song called Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord. That song should reflect all of our wishes. We think we see, but we don’t and we need the Lord to cure our figurative and philosophical blindness. A Maranatha song called My Beloved shows us God’s heart and starts out “Before you were born, you were special to me. I knew you before you were conceived in your mother’s womb. With my own hands I fearfully and wonderfully created every detail that makes you unique.” Doesn’t it make sense to place our trust wholly in Jesus, His Father and the Holy Spirit? He is infinite and loving and has a purpose for each of us. We’re all lost messes otherwise.
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Photo by Julie Bowen
Photos by Alan Hodge
PARADE From Page 1 Julie Bowen, the Montcross Chamber’s vice president of Member Services and Events, had this to say about the parade. “The City of Belmont and the Montcross Area Chamber both agreed that continuing our long-term tradition of having a parade was extremely important for our community, especially during these challenging times we are faced with,” she said. “With assistance from the City of Belmont, the Belmont Police Department, the Public Works Department, and local businesses Creative Solutions Special Events, ATG Entertainment and the Barajas Company we were able to provide a fantastic energetic event to kick off the holiday season.” In a nutshell, the idea was hatched for floats and other displays to be parked alongside the curb on Main Street between Woodrow Ave. and Stowe Park, and for people to drive by and take in the scene from their vehicles
rather than stand cheek to jowl on the sidewalk. Would it work? Yes! The day of the event saw bright sun and cool temps make for perfect parade weather. Loudspeakers placed throughout the downtown area played holiday tunes to add to the festive atmosphere. Belmont City Hall was decorated to the nines. The stage was set. At exactly 3:30pm the flotilla of floats floated up the road. A few folks stood on the sidewalks watching but everyone maintained social distancing. When the head of the float line got to Woodrow, it ground to a halt and the first of hundreds upon hundreds of cars, golf carts, SUV’s trucks, etc. began cruising by in the opposite direction. At one point the conga line of cruisers stretched all the way past Wilkinson Blvd. As they perused the parade, onlookers and parade participants exchanged holiday greetings. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was
grinning like possums. It was the parade that might have been a fizzle but turned out to be fantastic. “We wanted to provide Christmas cheer and spirits to the community and feel the “Cruise Through” parade was a tremendous success,” Boggan said. “The community followed the rules, and a safe, great time was had by many people.” Bowen agreed. “It brightened my day to be able to see all the smiling faces of those enjoying the Cruise Thru Christmas,” she said. “You could feel the excitement and see the love for our community. Hundreds of families participated in the Cruise Thru Christmas event while remaining in the safety of their own vehicles. Many more can enjoy the live recording of the event on the Montcross Area Chamber’s Facebook page.”
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More scenes from the Belmont Cruise Through Christmas Parade.
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Food Giveaway Goshen Presbyterian Church will be holding a Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 12 from 10am until we run out of food. There will be 100 bags of food distributed to anyone who comes (1 bag per family/car). Our volunteers will be using face shields and
gloves during the distribution. This service is provided by the Women in the Church ministry of Goshen. Goshen Presbyterian Church is located at 380 Woodlawn Street in Belmont. You can contact Goshen for more information at office@goshenpca.com.
St. Marks UMC bake sale St. Marks UMC, 701 Secrest Ave., Belmont will be having its Angel Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 12 from, 8am-2pm. As things have changed this year due to COVID-19, we will be practicing so-
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With flu season upon us, it is critical for everyone – especially seniors – to get a flu vaccine this year. Longterm medical conditions put people at high risk of serious flu complications, and according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 85% of older adults live with at least one chronic health condition. As a physician who cares for seniors in the Carolinas, I know firsthand that both flu and COVID-19 can be devastating for seniors, and we don’t want to undo COVID-19 public health strides by experiencing a flu outbreak. Flu would not only make seniors more
susceptible to COVID-19, but also overwhelm hospitals and physician practices. The best way to avoid the flu is to get vaccinated. Providers have a duty to educate seniors about the importance of an annual vaccine in reducing the spread of influenza and to build confidence in the system. We must ensure that people understand why getting their yearly flu shot will not impact their health negatively, but instead help improve it. I want to do this by answering two important questions: How dangerous is flu in people over 65? The CDC estimates that people over 65 account for 70-85% of seasonal flu-related deaths in the
U.S. and 50-70% of flurelated hospitalization. It’s alarming that seniors are disproportionally suffering from an illness that has a vaccine, which leads to the next question: Is the flu vaccine effective? The short answer is yes. CDC data shows that flu vaccination reduces the risk of illness in the overall population by 40-60%, and it can reduce the severity of the illness in those who still contract flu after receiving a vaccine. At Partners in Primary Care, where we specialize in senior-focused primary care, we are making it easy for seniors to get their flu vaccine, all while implementing new and rigorous safety measures in accordance with CDC
guidance to protect our patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since both flu and COVID-19 present similar symptoms and can both be fatal in elderly adults, it is very important to do everything possible to maintain good health through the fall and winter. Please consider getting your flu vaccination this year. It’s your best protection against this largely avoidable illness. Partners in Primary Care is available to any senior with Medicare Advantage. To find our Gastonia location to get your flu vaccination, please visit SeniorFocusedGastonia. com. Submitted by Partners in Primary Care
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Cramerton Seasonal Leaf Collection Worker Employment Advertisement The Town of Cramerton will be accepting applications for a seasonal leaf collection worker. Applications are available at Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main Street, Cramerton) OR online at the Town’s website: www.cramerton.org. Applicants will be required to work 40 hours per week from December 1st until February 1st removing loose piles of leaves around town with a collection truck. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Driver’s license and drug screening are required. Applicant will be required to work outside in all weather conditions and must be able to pick up and move at least 50 pounds. Starting salary $11.00 per hour depending on qualifications. Please contact Rodney Baker, Public Works Director, with any questions or to get a job description at (704) 718-8006. The Town of Cramerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Love’s L ’ Ch C Chapel h l Presbytrian Church
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Lincoln St • Belmont, Belmont, NC
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
Second Baptist Church
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
704-867-2317
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
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 212 South Street 704-825-7269
CBC-Memorial Apostolic
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
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
The Pointe
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Catawba Heights Church of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Exodus Church
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
704-825-9861 Burge Memorial Methodist Church
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church
Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
Amazing Grace Baptist Church
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
Community Pentecostal Center
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Westview Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church
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
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
Epic Church
New Life Baptist Church
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Lowell Church of God
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre 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
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
Grace Baptist Church
New Life Church
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church of Lowell
811 Mauney Rd.
3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
BESSEMER CITY
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses
Restoration Church
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Bright Light Baptist Church
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
Woodlawn Baptist Church
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
Living Witness Ministries
Goshen Presbyterian Church
513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Roper Street 704-601-5146
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
McAdenville Baptist Church
MT. HOLLY
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
Bethel Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Church
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Will of God Church
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
Tuckaseege Baptist Church
McADENVILLE
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
STANLEY
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Gaston Christian Church
Riverside Baptist Church
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
LOWELL
709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640
501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
DALLAS
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
Cornerstone Family Worship
Life Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Community Christian Fellowship
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
Core Church
First Baptist Church
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 210 Park Street, Belmont NC
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
Ridgeview Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
redemptionmountholly.org
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
Redemption Hill Church
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
Grace Wesleyan Church
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Restoration & Deliverance
Employees of
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Lakeview Baptist Church
192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
Welcome Baptist Church
112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info
For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580
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Visit these fine area businesses for everything pet related. Be assured ~ they love your pets like you do!
How to safely feed your pup if you’ve run out of their food Healthy foods are essential for the well-being of companion animals. Many pet owners turn to premade foods because they are readily available and can fulfill nutrition requirements for pets. But the convenience of premade foods has been compromised during the pandemic, when empty shelves have become the norm. The pandemic has disrupted supply chains, slowed down shipping times and caused other interruptions. For some pet parents, this may mean that they are unable to get the dog foods they normally purchase before their existing supply runs out. Because of that uncertainty, it pays to learn which items in the pantry and refrigerator can serve as substitutes when commercial dog foods are unavailable. According to Ko-
rinn Saker, DVM, PhD., DACVN, and Associate Professor, Nutrition with the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, homemade meals should not be served to dogs for longer than five to seven days because they are not 100 percent nutritionally complete. Even though many human foods are safe for dogs, pet owners may not be able to create complete and balanced blends that provide the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals dogs need to stay healthy. Routinely feeding dogs human foods can lead to nutrient deficiencies over time. The Dog People, a dog information resource powered by Rover.com, advises dog owners to aspire for a balance of lean protein and complex carbohydrates in homemade meals. Avoid excess sodium
and fat, which can cause excessive thirst and stomach upset. If you’re using canned meats, rinse off the product to get rid of excess sodium. One of the easiest meals to put together on the spot is chicken and rice. In fact, when dogs are experiencing stomach issues, vets often suggest a temporary diet of bland, boiled chicken and rice. Lean beef or rotisserie chicken with the skin and bones removed are additional options. Many dogs like salmon or other fish as well. If there’s no rice, oats or plain cooked potatoes can suffice. Many vegetables, like carrots, corn and peas, also are safe for dogs. Eggs can be a great nutritional source when other proteins are unavailable. When preparing meals, there are some foods to avoid, according to the Canine Journal:
• greasy, processed, salty foods • grapes and raisins • onions • garlic • deli meats that are high in sodium • bacon • cocoa and chocolate • milk • spicy foods • small bones • coffee
• avocado • macadamia nuts • foods your dog is allergic to Should a dog eat something it shouldn’t, vomiting is likely to occur. Lethargy and diarrhea also may indicate a dog ate something it should not eat. Those who are unsure of what to make for an emergency meal for their dogs should speak with a vet about foods that are safe to serve.
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These riders represented Kings Mtn., Charlotte, Gastonia, and Lake Wylie. David and Angel Hovis from Stanley has some interesting helmets.
Keith and Kathy Kelly and Gary Carswell from Stanley.
Toy Run for Kids was a huge success
The annual Gaston County Toy Run for Kids took place last Saturday. Hundreds upon hundreds of riders from Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and other areas took part and droves of kids got plenty of swell toys. The event kicked off at the Ranlo Church of God then moved to several other locations where the scene was repeated.
The sea of Toy Run for Kids motorcycles.
Julie Head and Kay Rumsey handed out refreshments.
Little Steven Adams and his dad Matthew made the Toy Run scene.
Elves at work.
Elves and helpers ready to give out toys.
Danae Cipolloni and Jaime Frey dressed for Christmas.
These folks were from Shelby, Gastonia, and Dallas.
Lining up for toys.
A reindeer named Noah Funderburk.
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It’s beginning to look like Christmas around Stanley. Photos by Bill Ward
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McAdenville 2020 Christmas scenes This year the Town of McAdenville (Christmastown USA) has had to scale back its Yuletide decorations and events due to COVID concerns. Nonetheless, the holiday spirit is still strong and the lights are shining as bright as ever in as many places as possible. Photos by Steve Rankin
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2019 Cramerton Parade scenes Like many municipalities, the Town of Cramerton was forced to call off its 2020 Christmas parade due to the pandemic. Next year things will be better. Meanwhile here are some scenes from the 2019 parade to feast your eyes on.
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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
FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299
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
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing.com/employment
LOVING CARE GIVER. Looking for someone to care for. Light housekeeping and cooking. Available days, nights or weekends in Rutherford County only. (828) 447-8386
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.
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, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750
TAX TIME IS COMING! Let me help your small business get ready! Have everything ready for your tax preparer with no headaches. Email me for a free evaluation to see if I can help now or get your new year off on the right path. An early start can help get an early return. smallbusinessbasicsllc@gmail.com
TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!! LOCAL HAULS. Home every night! Good pay. 828-748-5893.
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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.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NEEDED for rental property. Please call (704) 473-4299 PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. Email: tgreene1@twc.com or visit tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413
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CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall 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. 704-4779119 or 704-472-9367.
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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. LEAF PICKUP, MULCHING, AND HEDGES, ALSO STORM CLEAN UP !! CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333 BRANDONADKINS4619@GMAIL.COM
FOR SALE PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823. DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 FREE UPRIGHT PIANO. You pick up. 3 Keys need work. In the basement so easy access for loading. (704) 692-4379 FOR SALE. Multi-Colored Imported Cutting Boards. 1 1/2 in. thick. Size-13”x18”. 704-6921127.
SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587
FRED’S FIREWOOD!!! SEASONED CUT, SPLIT HARDWOOD. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828-202-1000.
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DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272.
CARETAKER. Work Sat and Sun 6 hours per day. For information call Mabley 704750-4270, (828) 395-3792 wattt47@yahoo.com
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY BARNYARD SALE Fri., 3 pm-6 pm and Sat., 8 am-2 pm, Christmas items, Furniture, Doors plus lots more. Multi-family Sale at 3218 Bridges Dairy Rd., Shelby, NC (Polkville). MOVING: GARAGE/YARD SALE. Saturday, December 12, 10:00-? Rain or shine. In carport, screened-in porch. 800 Canterbury Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
FOR SALE FESQUE HAY FOR SALE $4.50 per bale. Call 704-5384110. If no answer, leave message. PECANS FOR SALE. $2 per pound. (704) 842-2662 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
DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 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. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.
$45 COUPON. Great Deal! Scooterman John has $45 coupon for any used chair in Dec 2020. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.
BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.
WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.
4 OAK BAR STOOLS. 24” high seat, $160. 3 brown metal file cabinets $20 ea. (704) 4180372 4 CHRISTMAS BED IN BAG. Queen sizes. Also several comforters, solid & patchwork, (Bed in Bag). Brand new and like new. Large birdcage, white glider rocker with blue cushions, 2 sewing machines. 704-6926729, (704) 434-9540 1912 SELF PLAYER PIANO. In good condition, good tuned. $1400. Music rolls included. (704) 470-7134
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. 828-245-5895. 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.
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FREE OAK FIREWOOD. You Cut - You Haul. Easy Access. (704) 734-7690
CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. 4 wks old and will be ready for Christmas. Pick one and I will hold. Shots, worming will be UTD. $300 each. (704) 466-3135
FEMALE MALTIPOM FOR SALE 8 weeks old. Wolf/ sable color. Had shots and wormed up-to-date. Comes with a puppy kit. Average 6 to 7 Lbs. grown. $750.00. 828-3910919.
OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831
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WORKING HEELER/LAB PUPPIES. Male & female, wormed, groomed & 1st shots. $150 each. Can text pictures. (828) 391-0919
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RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383. TWO CEMETERY PLOTS. Two burial plots in Section II of Rose Hill Memorial Park, Graves 1 and 2, Lots 256. $1800 for both. Call 704-482-2647 or 704-4777625, if no answer leave your name & number.
OLD RECORDS LOT OF 7000 Over 7000 records, ranging from 40’s to early 70’s. Condition from good to brand new in plastic cover. NO Cherry picking. Must sell the entire lot. Records collected over several years. IE: Sinatra, Cline Elvis, etc. (828) 625-9744 csisams@ hotmail.com REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443
WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175. 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
MOBILITY CHAIR, $795. G Tech Compass Sport, 9 mos old.18” wide seat, 250 lb capacity, 2 Month warranty, Delivered with instruction. Call Scooterman John 704-951-4224, mobilityservices07@gmail.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 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 SEMI FIRM FULL SIZE MATTRESS and box springs. Mattress protector cover while on bed. Had for 3 months. Asking $200. (704) 460-9494 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503
SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES for sale. Ready for a great gift at Christmas. Blue eyes. AKC registered. 704-300-1466. CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 5 weeks old. Will be ready for Christmas. Pick one out and I will hold. Shots, worming will be UTD. $300. (704) 466-3135 AMERICAN SHORTHAIR. His name is Ringo and he looks just like the Meow Mix cat, beautiful. Free to good home. (704) 2996391 GERMAN SHEPHERD. Last Female German Shepherd puppy. Ready for her furever home. Text only. 704-692-5239. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Will be ready by Dec 18th. Males & females $250. (704) 718-3827
WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.
FREE KITTENS. Female kittens. 5 months old. Free to a good home. 828-201-3861. RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com 3 LITTERS OF DOGS for sale. Two 1 year old Pekinese male dogs, also pomoobles and malpepeka-tzus. Call: 864-490-4979.
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5 FOOT HOWSE PLOW. This is a 6 year old plow never used. New condition. Original price $1000. Sell price, $750. 828447-7331. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.
MIN PIN PUPPIES. Parents registered, puppies can be. Born July 4th, 2020. First shots & wormed, $450 each. 828289-3905.
CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.
1998 27’ FLEETWOOD Tracker Trailstar. On Ford E-450 Super Duty, w/36,330 miles. Great deal at $7,995. Never be homeless! 828-453-0828.
CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Christmas puppies $550 each, vet checked, ready to go the week of Christmas. (704) 7347088 Joelovestina1@gmail. 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. 828-2455895.
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CARS & TRUCKS 2008 FORD RANGER FX4. 4 door, 4.0 engine, automatic, cruise/tilt, aluminum wheels, running boards, headliner, red w/grey bottom, $6950. 828287-3820. 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net 2002 FORD RANGER 4 doors, automatic, 3.0, Camper Top, Body great condition, engine needs work. $900.00. Vale817-907-6338. 1979 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE. Nice, classic, antique, 425 engine, 400 trans, 60k miles, $6500. Cell, 870-4044810, Forest City. 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.
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MINATURE POODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Males and Females available. Will weight approx. 10 lbs. when grown. Call: 828-289-8844.
FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. Litter box trained. (704) 470-5917
CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228
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2015 KAWASAKI KX250 Excellent Condition. Only 19 Hours Running Time. Several Add Ons. $3500. Call 704-4877838 For More Details.
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.
4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. 704-473-9167. RUTHERFORD COUNTY UNRESTRICTED LAND FOR SALE. 6.9 Acres of UNRESTRICTED land with a BOLD CREEK. Wooded, gently sloping to creek, and at the end of a dead end, paved road. NO OWNER FINANCING. Ellenboro, NC 28040 (828) 453-7341 t_mcdowell@bellsouth.net TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com
FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. 527 W. Elm St., Shelby. New Paint, New Floors, Garage & Large Fenced Yard. $600 Month & $500 Deposit. Call Jim (704) 560-6602 RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT UPTOWN. Rent is $750 month, 704-472-3100, 704472-4666. 228 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. A one-bedroom mobile home for rent near Casar for one person only. No pets. A background check will be required. Call 704-284-0983 or 704-6920960 after 6:00 p.m. or anytime on weekends. morrisonjr88@ yahoo.com 2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704-692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150 HOUSE IN COUNTRY. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Private House. W/D hookup. $990 Sec. Dep. & Ref. required. Call for info, 704-538 7661. Lawndale, NC 28090
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in small quiet park. Deck, patio, carport, central heating & A/C. Prefer non-smokers and very mature person. NO PETS. References and background check required. Cleveland Mall area. $250 deposit and $475 rent per month. 704-481-0925. MOBILE HOMES. Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, NC and Kings Mountain, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $750.00 per month. Call Today. 704-554-8861. frontdesk@ klut tsproper t ymanagement. com RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Call after 10am, 828429-9831. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Ellenboro, New House Road and Shelby. No calls after 9pm. 828-3051650, 828-755-5257. ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efficient 2BR Duplex. Central H/A, SS appliances, deck, w/free storage building onsite. $650 rent/deposit. Maryland Dr., Smaller 2BR, like new, w/ SS appliances, $550 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776.
MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417
2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Updated mobile on large private lot, mountain view, new paint, new carpet. Refs. $650 month, lease. NO pets or smoking. 828-289-2407.
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