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Caroline Reid of Stanley fondly recalls A.M. Rollins School By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Since February is officially known as Black History Month, it seems fitting to recognize a chapter in Mount Holly’s AfricanAmerican heritage that is too often forgotten and whose only tangible evidence of having ever existed at all is a stone monument near the Rollins Apartments on South Hawthorne Street.

What the stone marks is the location where the A.M. Rollins School stood from 1930-1969. The school was unique in that it was where all of Mount Holly’s AfricanAmerican children in grades one through eight were educated before public schools were integrated in the late 1960s. The Rollins School was originally called the Mount Holly Colored School, but

was later named after its first principal, A.M. Rollins. There was also another school for African-American kids in the Lucia community, with just one teacher for all grades. This school eventually was merged with the Rollins School, meaning all African-American children in the area made the trek to S. Hawthorne St. Teachers at the Rollins See ROLLINS SCHOOL, Page 6

Caroline Reid of Stanley attended the A.M. Rollins School from 1965-1969.

Two popular Mount Holly events on hold for now By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

This architectural rendering shows one of the home designs that will be built at Dixon Village.

Habitat for Humanity to build new community in North Belmont By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County has announced it will be building a community of 28 homes to be known as Dixon Village on Lee Rd. off Hickory Grove Rd. in North Belmont. The project will occupy 7.5 acres. The Belmont city council approved the project at its February 1 meeting. The project will provide homes for Habitat families and entry-level market-rate

buyers in a community that is an innovative approach to providing affordable housing. According to Habitat, the housing will be a mix of single story 3-bedroom houses and two story 4-bedroom houses. The architectural design of the houses will be in the style of a Craftsman bungalow. Design elements such as shingles and material accents will be used to add variation, visual interest, and color to the exteriors. The neighborhood will feature See HABITAT, Page 4

The annual Black History Forum and Rotary Club Men Who Cook events usually held in Mt. Holly around this time of year have been put on hold due to the pandemic. Both events traditionally pack the Grand Hall of the Municipal Complex with attendees but organizers are leaning on the side of Covid caution this year. The Black History Forum was the brainchild of the late Mt. Holly African-American leader John Hope and a handful of other folks including Danny Jackson and Caroline Reid who were determined to preserve and perpetuate the history and heritage of their people past and present. Each year since its inaugural event 18 years ago, the Black History Forum has presented in These lovely ladies, who are sisters, came from Charlotte for the 2020 Mt. Holly Black History music, word, and deed the Forum. Front from left- Myra R. Payne, Donna Robinson, Sheila Edwards, Lavone Samuel. See EVENTS, Page 7 Rear- Na’Tanya Hardin. Covid concerns canceled this year’s event. Photo by Alan Hodge

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS What’s in a name? Everybody has a name. Lots of people have nicknames. I make up nicknames. I’ve even had a couple of nicknames hung on me. When I was in the 12th grade, I had a 1958 MGA sports car. It was kinda rare. One day at school a classmate came in and declared he had seen my car parked in front of Paja’s Massage Parlor on N. Tryon St. in Charlotte. It was not my car. Nonetheless, I was soon tagged with the nickname “Paja”. Later, after a series of motorcycle wrecks and high speed adventures, I was given the nickname of “Evel” after Evel Knievel. Growing up on Delgany Dr. I gave my playmates nicknames. There were two girls across the street named June and Linda. They became “Boopy” and “Fatback”. A rather brusque boy down the road named Scott became “Brutus”. His brother Terry became “Toe Moe”. He was also known as “Kinky Tinky” due to his overly curly hair. The father of Brutus and Toe Moe had a large nose and so became “Banana Nose”. A woman nearby named Sue became “Bus Windows” because she wore glasses with really big frames. I went to Cochran Junior High. Our assistant principal was called “Chick” because his nose looked like a chicken beak. The principal was “Stork” because he was tall and had long skinny legs. By and by I went to work at UPS. This brutal environment was populated with a variety of unusual personages. There was “Blinky” who blinked his eyes incessantly. There was “Tippy” who walked on his tip toes. “There

was “Sanny Claus” because he looked like...well.. you know who. There was a girl named “The Fish” because of her icy stare. We had a rather rotund boss named “Teddy Bear” Alan Hodge and another who was Banner-News Editor called “Uncle George” after the wild man from Borneo on the Little Rascals. There was “Wild Bill” because he was. There was “Goober” who lived on a cow farm when he was not washing the brown trucks. There was the “Queen of Belmont” who thought herself so. There was “Stub” who had his finger chopped off in one of the package conveyor belts. Years ago I also worked at a place in Belmont on Central Ave. near the railroad tracks. Some of my co-workers there included “Honeybun”, “Dawg Jaws”, and “Piggly Wiggly”. Near the news office now there currently works a lady I call “Maw Maw”. I once had a publisher who was so mean and so much resembled a Russian dictator from the 1960s I dubbed him “Khruschev”. Now I only give out a few nicknames. Maybe I am getting soft. Maybe I really am what my former doctor called a “pleasant gentleman” on a medical report. Maybe not. Do you call folks nicknames? Do you have a nickname? Maybe you do and are not aware of it. That’s Ok. It’s Karma is what it is. Instant Karma gonna get you.

Meditations Where do we put our trust? I am a Star Wars fan. In the Empire Strikes Back, Luke was in search of the Jedi warrior, Yoda. In Luke’s search, his spacecraft crashed in a swamp-like area on Dagobah, where he encountered a small creature. Unbeknownst to Luke, the little creature was the Jedi warrior, Yoda. Luke tells the creature he is looking for the Jedi warrior Yoda. Yoda said, “I can help you.” Luke kept dismissing Yoda as a pest. Luke’s perception of greatness blinded him to who was before him. Who would have thought a great warrior would be found in a small creature. In Isaiah, King Ahaz of Judah found himself living in fear of Syria and Israel. Syria and Israel allied against King Ahaz. God desired to be there for Judah, but King Ahaz was blinded by his fear that his perception of God was not powerful enough to defeat his enemies. Fear and disobedi-

Suburbs to Farm... By Allison Bansen Have you ever just needed a fresh start? I know it sounds crazy, but my husband and I decided to list our house in the middle of a pandemic. After last year’s battle with breast cancer, I just needed a fresh start. We threw our house on Zillow with a few cell phone pictures and within 24 hours we were under contract. So, our journey from suburbs to farm began. Now we literally went from 3,800 square feet to 1,500 square feet overnight. Becoming a

minimalist was my new goal. I cannot stand clutter and I am an organizer, so we had a big task ahead of us. Now, let me take you back to the year 2004. I purchased my first home on the cutest street in Belmont. It was 800 square feet and it was all I needed. I was travel nursing at the time. So, I would catch a flight to the city they assigned and work in the Emergency Room as a nurse. With the money I made, I slowly renovated my first home. The point of that story is on that street, where I lived

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in 2004, I learned there. If you drive so much. It was a by, there is a tree in small community of the front yard that mostly elderly that we planted for our took care of each first son, Benjamin. other. It was the first We thought of makneighborhood that ing a second story I lived in that made out of it to make me realize the imroom, but it didn’t portance of the peo- Allison Bansen make sense for us at ple that live around the time. you. They would tell me if Everything always comes someone had come by my full circle. I love a small house when I wasn’t there, if home. Its easy to clean, we a package had been delivered sit together for dinner every or if my grandmother had night. The kids have had a done the slow drive by check- blast and they love all the ing on me. What I loved most close family bonding. I can is that front porch sitting was literally clean this house in a daily occurrence, every day less than an hour. It took me at sunset. two days to clean our old Most of the people that house. There are benefits to lived on that street have ei- having a small home. So, for ther moved or passed away. now, we are settled in until Those small houses have the end of March. I do not been slowly bulldozed or ren- know where we will end up, ovated and made into some- but I am excited to see what thing new. Every now and the Man Upstairs has in store then I drive through and re- for us. Everything happens member that time in my life. for a reason and I have no When my husband and I got doubt He has me right where married we started our family He wants me.

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ence controlled also.” (Matthew King Ahaz’s 6:21 NLT). Our heart instead of prayer should be, trust and obedi“Lord, align my ence to God. heart with your “My care desires and purfor the people pose.” of Judah is like Yoda wasn’t the gently flowsure if he could ing waters of train Luke beShiloh, but they cause he was imrejected it.” (Isa- Rev. Angela Pleasants patient. Likewise, iah 8:6a NLT). King Ahaz was God didn’t appear in the way impatient and lacked faith. King Ahaz desired. There- He wanted his enemies defore, Ahaz refused to trust the feated right now. So, he Lord. As a result, Ahaz allied aligned himself with Assyria, with Assyria, which looked a pagan nation. like a mighty river that could When we align ourselves overtake his enemies. with things or people outside King Ahaz did not receive the will of God, we will bethe gently flowing waters of come overwhelmed. “ThereGod. Ahaz diverted his eyes fore, the Lord will overwhelm to what appeared to be bigger them with a mighty flood and quicker. Do we some- from the Euphrates River – times become discouraged at the king of Assyria and all what seems like impossible his glory. This flood will circumstances? In times of overflow all its channels and discouragement, where do we sweep into Judah until it is put our trust? chin deep.” (Isaiah 8:7-8a Isaiah reminds us not to NLT). fear but trust in the Lord. Come to God in submisGod alone is holy and to be sion, prayer, hope, and faith. feared. Our fear of the Lord is Always seek the kingdom of to reverence him in awe and God and make God the center wonder. Trusting God brings of your life and acknowledge everlasting peace. King Ahaz that nothing is above God. lived in fear and was not “Seek the kingdom of God faithful to God. above all else, and live righJesus said, “Wherever teously, and he will give you your treasure is, there the everything you need.” (Matdesires of your heart will be thew 6:33 NLT).

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Lemonade stand benefits community Parker Smith set up a lemonade stand. It’s a timehonored tradition that’s aided many a kiddo in their quest for a toy or some extra spending money. He and his friend, Sterling Stephens, set out to make a little money of their own. Patrons who stopped for a cold, tasty drink and a

treat may or may not have known of the duo’s financial intentions, but by the time they closed up shop, they had raised a tad over $150. Quite successful for a front yard business venture. Not long after, the cold hard profits from the sale of Parker’s cold lemonade

warmed hearts when he donated them to the Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization... or more accurately, his neighbors in need. The CRO wants to say thank you to everyone involved in this contribution, and for being the change you want to see in the world.

UA Dean’s, President’s Lists Fall 2020 Term A total of 13,128 students enrolled during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all A’s).

The UA Dean’s and President’s Lists recognize fulltime undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Mary Smallwood of Bel-

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mont was named to the Deans List. Mary Long of Gastonia was named to the Deans List. Mary Elizabeth Martin of Gastonia was named to the Presidents List. Mary Joanne Martin of Gastonia was named to the Presidents List. Emmily Mobley of Mount Holly was named to the Deans List. Alexandra Holloway of Stanley was named to the Deans List.

Carolina Pro Musica - Karen Hite Jacob, director, harpsichord, Rebecca Miller Saunders, soprano, Holly Wright Maurer, recorder, traverso, viola da gamba, Edward Ferrell, recorder, traverso.

Carolina Pro Musica continues 43rd season with music in England Carolina Pro Musica continues the 43rd season with “The Flowering of the English Baroque” –featuring the music of Henry Purcell as well as those non-English composers who continued to make England’s music charming. These are Handel, J.C. Bach, Pepusch and Gottfried Finger all composers from Europe. There are instrumental works for two eighteenth-century flutes, as

well as trios for recorder and viola da gamba solo. Vocal works are the famous “Music for a While” by Purcell, “As when the Dove” by Handel and two Italian arias by J.C. Bach (the London Bach), son of J.S. Bach. The concert premiere is Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 7:30 PM on Carolina Pro Musica’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/ user/carolinapromusica

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Stanley resident named to Dean’s List Morghan Cooke of Stanley was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester at The University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken). Cooke, class of 2026 is a Communication major. To be eligible for this distinction, students had to be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.

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HABITAT From Page 1 community building amenities such as front porches, sidewalks, and a park-like green space with a playground, picnic tables, and a walking path. Habitat Gaston executive director Kay Peninger, and the Habitat Gaston board of directors, are leading the development of Dixon Village as part of their strategic goals to serve more families in Gaston County due to the overwhelming need for affordable housing and for the transformative effects of homeownership. “Homeownership is

the foundation of healthy families and communities,” Peninger said. “We are excited to be able to provide affordable housing – housing that families can afford based on their income – in Belmont. When families have a safe and stable home it provides many benefits such as a stable home life, their children do better in school, and they have improved health. Homeownership also contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty as families have the opportunity to build equity in their home. Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County is

Lee Rd. is off Hickory Grove Rd. in North Belmont.

The sign on Lee Rd. announcing Dixon Village. committed to accomplishing this project and serving more families. We have a strong project team in place that will result in a charming and attractive neighborhood.” The Dixon Village project team is composed of experienced real estate and construction professionals, along with Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County’s Executive Director and Board of Directors who are committed to successful execution of this project. Tom Ras, owner of Thomas Construction and Renovation, is a successful builder with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry on projects that range from commercial projects to custom million-dollar homes. Cathy Young, with Allen Tate Realty, is a successful Realtor/Broker and a former elected official with extensive knowledge regarding the real estate market and the zoning process. Jeff Howe, owner of Custom Building Systems, a third-generation construction company that is a leading construction and paving firm in the Charlotte region. Brent Cowan, with The Isaacs Group, is the project engineer who is designing the site plan, storm water design, roadway design, and con-

struction documents. Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County is seeking to raise $1,575,000 to begin development of the Dixon Village neighborhood. The initial work will consist of clearing, grading, installing water and sewer utilities and paving. Habitat will also install sidewalks, a mailbox kiosk, and an entrance sign with accompanying landscaping. Habitat hopes to begin the site preparation work in June 2021. “It will take a couple of months to receive construction document approvals and

Photos by Alan Hodge all the permits required,” said Peninger. “Then after that we begin clearing, grading, water and sewer infrastructure installation, etc.” “We are still working to raise the money,” said Peninger. “We have about $500,000 either in hand or committed. Due to the timing

of the awarding of grant funding, there may be some cash flow gaps. We are exploring bridge loans for horizontal construction.” Horizontal construction is the clearing, grading, water and sewer infrastructure installation at the site. Vertical construction is the houses.

The project is expected to cost just over $1.5 million. That includes: Clearing, grading, paving, utilities Neighborhood sidewalks Permitting fees Mailbox kiosk and entrance sign Landscaping and common areas Budget Total

$1,324,004 $75,000 $60,340 $25,000 $90,656 $1,575,000

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Meals on Wheels Gaston continues to celebrate its wonderful volunteers, who give so selflessly of their time to deliver meals with a smile to our homebound participants. Thank you John Ahrens of WSOC TV (above left) and Shiloh Keuler of Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services for all you do.

ROLLINS SCHOOL From Page 1 School who needed a place to live and who had trouble finding transportation often stayed at the nearby home of Mrs. Roceda Bailey. With the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, schools began to integrate and in 1969, Rollins School was closed. For a short time, the school building was used as a community center, but like the Reid High School in Belmont about the same time, Rollins was relegated to the wrecking ball. But the memory and spirit of the Rollins School would not die. In the mid-1990s a group known as the Black History Committee and led by the late John Hope in Mount Holly began working on a project to commemorate the school and the work that had gone on there. Other folks involved in the project Danny Jackson, and Stanley resident Caroline Reid. Through fund-raisers, corporate and private sponsorships, and the sale of brick pavers engraved with the names of donors, an eight-foot granite monument and “Memory Walk” sidewalk in honor of the Rollins School was constructed where the school had once stood. The granite monument is engraved with a likeness of the school as well as the names of principals Rollins and Willie McDuffie. In front of the monument are three granite pavers bearing the names of notable Mount Holly African-Americans from the Mt. Holly area. The culmination of the project came on Sept. 12, 2009 with an unveiling of the monument and speeches by Mount Holly civic leaders. In addition to her work on the monument project, Reid also had the distinction of having been a Rollins student from 1965-1969. She recalled her days there. “I have many fond memories of the Rollins School,” Reid said. “When I meet former classmates we talk about how much we enjoyed ourselves. It was a community school. It was a school where a black child never felt part of

George Quincy Hall Belmont, NC George Quincy Hall, “Grandy”, died peacefully on February 7, 2021, at Covenant Village in Gastonia, NC at the age of 87. He was born in Belmont, NC on February 11, 1933 to Lelia Rawley Cox and Wal-

ter Moore Hall. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Peggy Ann Steele Hall of Belmont, children George Quincy Hall, Jr and wife Gwen; Joseph Steele Hall, and Laura Hall Presley, all of Belmont; grandchildren Lauren H Wilson (Reece) of Matthews, NC; Jonathan Q. Hall of Clemson, SC; Joseph S. Hall, Thomas C. Hall, and Taylor L. Presley, all of Belmont; and Mark S. Presley of Charleston, SC. George graduated from Belmont High School and NC State College, earning a degree in Textiles. He served as an officer in the Army, Army Reserve, and NC National Guard. He worked in the Real Estate Department for Duke Power Company for 32 years, retiring in 1989. As a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church,

Belmont he served as Deacon and Elder. George was an Eagle Scout, a lifelong supporter of scouting, and received the Celtic Cross Association of Scouters Award. He served as president of the Belmont Community Organization; a Habitat for Humanity volunteer; and supported hurricane victim relief. He was a two-term Belmont City Council member; recognized as Belmont Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year; and received the American Legion Community Service Award. Due to Covid issues, all services are private. Memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church, Belmont; Gaston Hospice; or Covenant Village Benevolent Fund. Arrangements entrusted with McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont.

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The A.M. Rollins School monument at the Rollins Apartments. Photo by Alan Hodge being racially divided.” Reid praised the teachers at Rollins. “I felt love there and the teachers were like family,” she said. “If there was a problem with a child, the teacher went to the home and spoke with the parents.” Reid recalled how much she and her classmates looked forward to lunch. “We had a little cafeteria and the ladies who worked in it made home style food,” she said. “It was great.” Another fond memory Reid had of Rollins was the May Day event. “We took long ribbons and wound them around a May Pole,” she said. “Parents came to the school and also took part in the celebration of spring.” But there were less jovial times too. “My friends and I had to walk over a mile to school and back every day,” she said.

“Sometimes we would hear racial slurs but we were taught to ignore them.” The assignation of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968 impacted Reid and her Rollins classmates. “I remember they brought a television set into the classroom and we watched his funeral on it,” she said. “We were all crying.” Reid summed up the Rollins School legacy. “We had great teachers and we were a community that looked after each other,” she said. “We had love and peace. It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child, and Rollins fulfilled that.” Today, Ida Rankin Elementary is where students, black and white, in the Hawthorne St. area of Mount Holly attend classes, but the memory of the Rollins School that was located just a couple of hundred yards down the road, lives on.

This week many people celebrated Valentine’s Day. Loved ones were showered with roses, gifts, and special dinners to celebrate their love. It was a time to remember love, true love. What is such love? Genesis 2:19-24 records a glimpse into God’s creation as Adam is in the Garden of Eden. God had created all of the animals and sent to them to Adam. Adam gave each one a name. Adam was is perfect creation, yet he was alone. Adam had no one like himself. He had no companionship. God made a deep sleep to fall over Adam. While he slept, God took one of his ribs and formed a woman from it. When Adam awoke, he called her Eve. She was bones of his bones, and flesh of his flesh. They were one. Adam was lacking love in his life. He had no one to love, and no one to love him. God created each of us to love, and to be loved. As much as Adam surely enjoyed the company of all of the animals in the garden, nothing could compare to the love he shared with Eve. Every person needs to be loved. There are few things in life better than knowing that someone loves you and cares for your well-being. Do you

know that you are loved? God loves you! God loves you so much that He sent His only Son Jesus to this world to die for you, to forgive you of your sins, so you can be with Him Rev. Trent Tankin one day. That is true love! Not only is it so important to be loved, but it is also as equally important to love. Adam loved Eve at first sight. It is an awesome blessing to show love to others. God loves us, and we are to love Him too. May we always give God the love and honor He deserves. We should also show the love of God to others. In our marriages, and other relationships, show the love shown to you. The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 13:8, “Love never ends” (ESV). What a powerful statement! Love never fails, and never ends. God’s love for us endures forever. No matter how much we fail or sin, God still loves us, and is ready to forgive us if we will seek Him. May we never forget we are loved. May we never forget to love. Adam experienced true love the moment he met Eve. We have experienced true love through Jesus Christ. It is now time to express that love to everyone.

Library expands public access, fully opens for services The Gaston County Public Library (GCPL) announced last Wednesday that it will expand public access at the Main Library and its branches, beginning Monday, Feb. 22. All library locations, except the Ferguson Branch Library and TECH@ Lowell, will be open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ferguson Branch Library (located at Erwin Center) will be open Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and TECH@Lowell will not be open on Saturday. As before, a face covering is requested for all persons entering the library buildings, and everyone must practice

social distancing protocols. Due to the increase in COVID-19 numbers in January, the GCPL limited its services and the public’s access, allowing only patrons with computer appointments to enter the building and continuing to offer Curbside Service. Now, the libraries will be fully open for all of its services, such as selecting items

for check out, making photocopies, sending or receiving faxes, and using Wi-Fi or computers. However, makerspace devices at BC@BC and TECH@Lowell will continue to be unavailable at this time. Due to limited capacity requirements, the library staff is requesting that all patrons limit their time inside the libraries so that staff can serve as many people as possible. Curbside Service will still be available at all library locations by appointment only. For appointments, hours of operation, or if you have any questions, call your local library location or visit the GCPL website at www.gastonlibrary.org.

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EVENTS From Page 1 legacy and lore of local African-America excellence. As usual, last year’s event offered a spectacular array of presentations. The event kicked off with a welcome by Jackson who correctly declared “There are so many beautiful people here.” Several speakers addressed the crowd with remarks outlining the trials and triumphs of the AfricanAmerican experience. Kings Mtn. High standout student Kennedy Barnes gave an impassioned oration using quotes from Maya Angelou and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to illustrate the pride and power she feels from her heritage. Special guest speaker Valerie Melton traced her own journey from the blue collar Mt. Holly neighborhood she grew up in to her current position as an advocate for black college students. Melton focused many of her remarks on the importance and impact that the Historically Black Colleges and Universities program has had and continues to have on African-American students. “Education is the great equalizer,” Melton said. As it traditionally has, the Black History Forum also featured plenty of soul stirring music. Groups including the Wesley Chapel Choir, the Mt. Calvary Men’s Choir, and the 3M Production singers belted out a number of

lively tunes that had the crowd up on their feet and clapping their hands. The event concluded with an interesting and thought provoking skit that depicted an interaction in the Montgomery, Alabama jail where Dr. Martin Luther King was being held back in the early 1960s. The scenario acted out the thought provoking and dramatic interplay between Dr. King (played by John-

Brionna Roddey and daughter Callie Roddey enjoyed the 2020 Black History Forum.

The Mt. Holly Rotary Club’s 2021 Men Who Cook fundraiser has been put on hold for a while this year due to Covid concerns. nie Walker), a white jailer (played by Richard Meier), and a white minister played by Bill Reilly). The skit was written by Harry McDowell. Men Who Cook is the Mt. Holly Rotary Club’s main fundraiser. All funds raised are used to provide scholarships to deserving seniors at

will hold it later in the year or not. Right now there are no postponement plans.” The fun and food filled Men Who Cook event featured annually some of the finest male “chefs” in Gaston County. Elected officials, Rotarians, restaurateurs and members of the community who simply enjoy cooking, many of whom are men and few women, all came together and offered samples of vegetables, meats, soups, and desserts. Men Who Cook has an interesting background. In 1981 the Mt. Holly Ro-

The 3M Productions singers belting out a tune at the 2020 Black History Forum. Photos by Alan Hodge tary Club started awarding scholarships to deserving East Gaston High School seniors to further their education after high school. The scholarships have ranged in amounts from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars depending on the success of the fundraisers and the generosity of local donors. The students awarded the one time scholarship must show that they are active in their community, demonstrate a need, and provide proof of good academic standing. For two decades, people

gathered annually to sample the food offerings presented at Men Who Cook. The first Men Who Cook event was held at Ida Rankin Elementary. In the years since then it has grown in attendance and has moved locations to accommodate ithat growth. It has been held at the Mount Holly Middle School cafeteria, the East Gaston cafeteria and most recently relocated to the Grand Hall of the Mount Holly Municipal Complex to more comfortably accommodate the numerous “chefs” and diners.

East Gaston High School and Stuart Cramer High School. “We have canceled Men Who Cook due to Covid,” said organizer Brooke Elting. “We are currently thinking about other ways to raise money for the scholarships but have not put anything in place. I am not certain if we

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Stultified I often reflect on my favorite high school math, biology and English teachers. Each fed my soul creatively and piqued my curiosity in all three disciplines; and their investment is still operating. As a result I read a lot daily that has merit and enlarges my life. I’ve been like this as a child and remember being shocked when Webster’s dictionary started including curse words, and yeah and ain’t, as if somehow their inclusion embellished our lives. What it did is nudge us all toward tolerating anyone choosing those words; after all, they’re in the dictionary! One of my grandsons is in second grade private education and I am amazed at the spelling list he has each week. This week he is studying conjunctions like “wasn’t, couldn’t, he’s, and she’s along with extra credit calendar month words.” I can easily see the value of those words but scratch my head over the secular use of ain’t even though a Webster’s footnote says “it’s often used orally in most parts of the U.S. by many educated speakers.” I think we are being stultified by inexcusable academic tolerance. And laziness like this can creep into other areas of our lives too; take science and math for instance. When we look at the stars at night, especially with a telescope, we are entertained momentarily. We may target one celestial body and study its characteristics more closely, but for most of us, that’s the extent of our investigation. Some scientists, however, invest a lifetime digging much deeper. Johannes Kepler discovered a math law in the 17th century that predicted planetary motion and we use that discovery to send satellites into space today. Carl Sagan had a brilliant

scientific mind but was tormented by his inability to accept God’s existence. He made a curious statement saying “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first in- Dennis Siracusa vent the universe.” And then he obliquely said “Science is a profound source of spirituality.” I guess he didn’t hear the riddle about the chicken and egg. Science and math are, in actuality, only reflections of reality that God has hidden within creation. Our universe has trillions of stars and an uncountable number of planets still to be discovered. Carl Sagan spent much time scouring the heavens in the hope of finding intelligent life. He simply wanted an interstellar communication of two sentences to set his genius at ease. He never received his two sentences but curiously was sitting atop much more. Sagan is quoted in Cosmos noting “Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious….. in a hundred billion galaxies, you will not find another.” Author Frank Turek noted our uniqueness too but by studying the complexity of our human DNA he discovered something marvelous. If anyone’s DNA were spelled out, it would fill 20 million unique books. Let’s guard ourselves from “educated sources” that limit our thinking; where we scratch for a scrap to prove our misguided musings while we sit on top of an avalanche of the wonder of God. Psalm 139:14 reminds us that “we are fearfully and wonderfully made.” Friends, everything starts with God! Any other frame of reference is confused, stultified thinking.

Mout Holly Police Dept. appreciates community support The Mt. Holly Police Dept. wants to thank Lilly, Sammy, and the members of the Tyler Family for the meal they provided recently. This family has blessed MHPD with food and showings of support multiple times and the department could not be more appreciative for everything they do. Photos provided

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Church Directory Alexander Memorial Baptist Church S Main Street • Belmont, NC

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

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

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

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

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

Redemption Hill Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

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

Message of Love Church

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power of the Spirit Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

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

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

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

First Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

212 South Street 704-825-7269

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

704-825-9861

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

STANLEY

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 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

Community Christian Fellowship

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

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230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

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

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

First United Methodist Church

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

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

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

United In Action of Stanley

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Welcome Baptist Church

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

Riverside Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

Life Church

Second Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

First Baptist Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831 East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

Employees of

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

redemptionmountholly.org 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Grace Wesleyan Church

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

811 Mauney Rd.

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Belmont artist Juan Logan featured at the Smithsonian Belmont artist Juan Logan’s painting “Some Clouds are Darker” recently became part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture Logan received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. His artworks address subjects relevant to the Ameri-

can experience. At once abstract and representational, his paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, and videos address the interconnections of race, place, and power. They make visible how hierarchical relations and social stereotypes shape individuals, institutions, and the material and mental landscapes of contemporary life. Logan has shown exten-

sively nationally and internationally, and his artworks can be found in private, corporate, and public collections, including the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Gibbes Museum of Art, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Zimmerli Museum of

Gratton named to James Madison University president’s list Belmont, NC resident, Erica Gratton, has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2020 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Gratton is a sport and recreation management major. Established in 1908, James Madison University

is a community of 22,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff, nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. JMU offers 124 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, keeps classes small with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and has the highest six-year graduation rate among its peer institutions at 84% “Some Clouds are Darker” by Juan Logan. Art, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, the New York Public Library, the Mint

Museum, the Chazen Museum of Art, and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.

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Belmont police get starting salary raise During its February 1, 2021 meeting, the Belmont City Council unanimously approved a request from Chief Chad Hawkins to increase the starting salary for Belmont police officers. The council action increases the starting annual salary for police officers from $39,749.00 to $45,000.00. The increase in starting salaries keeps Belmont Police Department competitive with other agencies and is an incentive for Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) graduates making decisions on which agency to consider serving. Agencies across the country

are struggling to recruit and retain quality officers, as fewer people are entering the profession every year. The Belmont Police Department is fortunate to have some of the most welltrained and educated officers in the state. The decision to raise the starting salary is a testament that our city leaders understand the urgency and support the police department. The Belmont Police Department recently received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), a prestigious rec-

ognition that the department is following best practices and policies for a modern, progressive law enforcement agency. The City of Belmont supports its law enforcement professionals by providing a competitive salary and benefits package, training and promotion opportunities, necessary equipment, and a positive work environment. Law enforcement is a tough and rewarding career, and the City of Belmont is determined to continue to have the Belmont Police Department be an employer of choice for local law enforcement professionals.

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Gaston County making plans for vaccinating educators Gaston County is moving to respond to Gov. Roy Cooper’s directive to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to educators beginning Feb. 24. The County continues to use all the vaccine provided by the state each week, and wrapped up another successful first-dose vaccination clinic at the Gastonia Farmer’s Market today. Due to the meager supply of vaccine, however, the

county still has several thousand residents on the waiting list for vaccines who qualify for groups 1 and 2. The county is working behind the scenes with local schools and healthcare providers to devise the best possible plan for vaccinating teachers, school employees and childcare workers while also getting shots for those who are already in line. Pre-registration is avail-

able at GastonSaves.com/ covid19vaccine. The county is contacting residents who have registered on Gaston Saves by email – or phone when needed – when new appointments become available. The speed at which Gaston County can get vaccines into the arms of its residents depends in very large part at the amount of vaccine allocated each week by the state.

There’s a new look for the officers of Lowell PD who has switched to load bearing vests. These will move the bulk of the weight typically worn on an officers hips and puts it on the shoulders. This is much more comfortable for the officers and it can help prevent back problems traditional police belts can cause. If you see an officer out and about feel free to ask questions.

South Point senior, Anna Dunbar, has signed a national letter of intent to play beach volleyball at Jacksonville University, Florida. Anna was the SWC Defensive Player of the Year this past season. Seated from the left are: Jackie Dunbar, Anna’s mother; Anna; Grayson Dunbar, Anna’s brother; and Sam Asis, Anna’s beach volleyball coach. Standing from the left are: D’Anielle Henslee, Anna’s aunt; Linda Henslee, Anna’s grandmother; Chloe Ratliff, Anna’s teammate on the South Point volleyball team; Bridget Atkinson, South Point head volleyball coach; and Emily Revels, Anna’s teammate on the South Point volleyball team. Photo by Charlotte Sautner Belmont Abbey forward Allie Downing (pictured) has been named the Conference Carolinas women’s basketball Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced. It marks her second time winning the award this season. Last week, the New Madison, Ohio native grabbed 11 defensive rebounds, and added two steals. She was also the defensive leader of a team that gave up just 53 points per game last week. Belmont Abbey photo

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The Belmont Abbey Men’s Lacrosse team has been ranked #3 in the nation, in the 2021 Preseason Coaches Poll, the USILA announced. The Abbey returns 44 players from a team that was 7-0 and ranked #4 last year when the Corona virus cut the season short. Included among the returners are three players who received All-American Honors last season: goalie Bryce Gifford, midfielder Sean Hanrahan, and attacker Noah Haas. The Crusaders opened the 2021 season on Friday, February 12 at Catawba. Belmont Abbey photo

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Ryan Maney is WC. Friday Classified Employee of the Month

Hannah Clements is W.C. Friday Certified Employee of the Month

Mr. Maney has the BEST attitude toward his work and more importantly toward the staff and students of W.C Friday. The workload of our entire custodial staff has increased tremendously during the pandemic. They have all risen to the occasion. The building looks AMAZING and we can work with confidence that we are as safe as we can be due to their efforts. Mr. Maney is a big part of this. The fact that he has taken on these additional responsibilities, in and of itself, is reason enough for Mr. Maney to be Employee of the Month. The consistent, positive, encouraging attitude with which he has taken on these additional responsibilities makes him even more deserving. Mr. Maney does an excellent job keeping our school clean and always has a positive attitude.

Mrs. Clements contributes to the Leadership Academy in several outstanding ways, above and beyond her consistent and caring work as a counselor at WCF. Hannah is always willing to go the extra mile for students and staff. She is doing an awesome job with the student news. She is also so positive and upbeat that it is contagious.

Cailyn Oliverio, Keara Wiley, Ethan Jung, Mason Green, Nolan Berry, Emily Heil, Jack Lazaroski. Sydney Strauss, and Coach Dawn Heim.

Mt. Island Charter swimmers State meet results Congratulations to the MICS Swim Team for their results at the High School States in Cary. Everyone at MICS appreciates the hard work and dedication of coaches Dawn Heim and Brian Lawing. Boys finished 9th out of 28 teams and Girls finished 8th out of 28 teams. First time in the top ten for both groups. Girls relays medaled for the first time in school history for the 200 and 400 Free relays. Photos by Michael Strauss Studios

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Stanford is Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Ida Rankin Elementary Mt. Holly’s New Teacher of the Year. Ms. Stanford was recently nominated as a candidate for the Gaston County Schools’ Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year Award. Letters of endorsement from the school were submitted on Ms. Stanford’s behalf and reflect the positive impact she has on the students and overall environment at our school. Ms. Stanford will meet a panel of judges during an interview session on Friday, Feb. 12 where she will be able to share her thoughts about being a teacher in Gaston County. In May, she will be invited to a reception at which time all nominees will be recognized and this year’s Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year will be announced.

Abbey lacrosse season opens

Swimmers left to right: Sydney Strauss, Keara Wiley, Cailyn Oliverio, and Emily Heil.

Angelina Perrone (pictured) scored four goals, but the Belmont Abbey women’s lacrosse team lost a very competitive season opener last week at Wingate, 18-16. How It Happened In The First Minute of the contest, Perrone scored the season’s first goal, off a pass from Kylie Eastman. Less than a minute later, Sarah Schaefer made it a 2-0 lead with a free position goal. Mackenzie Kaderabek scored two goals in a row for The Abbey, to tie the game at four. Riley D’Andrea and Alyssa Pearson scored back to back Abbey goals to give the Crusaders a 9-8 lead at the 10:13 mark. At halftime, BAC trailed 11-10, but

outshot Wingate 18-15. In the second half, Perrone again got the scoring started for the Crusaders, scoring each of the team’s first three goals of the period. A Kaderabek free position goal, followed by a D’Andrea score just 37 seconds later pulled The Abbey to within three, at 18-15. D’Andrea finished off the scoring in the game’s final minute, but Wingate held on for the 18-16 win. On the day, Perrone was the Crusaders’ leader, with four goals and an assist. Kaderabek also scored four goals, while Eastman handed out five assists. Belmont Abbey photo/story

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Elementary schools to transition to four days of in-person learning On February 8, the Gaston County Board of Education approved the transition of the elementary schools in Gaston County Schools to Plan A, which means students will attend school four days a week for in-person instruction. Elementary students will attend school four days a week beginning Monday,

March 1 with Wednesday continuing to be a remote learning day for students and teachers. Students will attend school for in-person learning on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The transition to four days of in-person instruction is for elementary school students only. Middle schools and high schools will con-

tinue operating under Plan B based on requirements from the state. Middle school and high school students will continue to follow the current schedule of in-person instruction two days a week and remote learning at home three days a week. Additionally, the school district will continue to offer the Gaston County Virtual

Academy for students who are already enrolled in virtual learning at home five days a week. The elementary schools will be sharing more information with parents about the transition from Plan B to Plan A for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Scenes from Stuart Cramer vs Ashbrook soccer The Stuart Cramer varsity soccer team traveled to Ashbrook High on Feb. 8 and engaged in a hard fought game. After double overtime, the contest ended in a 1-1 tie. Both teams put on a fantastic show as these scenes attest. Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

Abbey defeats Mt. Olive Belmont Abbey used a late run to break open a close game last Saturday, winning 67-54 over Mount Olive in Conference Carolinas men’s basketball action. With the victory, the Crusaders clinch a berth in the league tournament next month, guaranteeing no worse than the No. 7 seed. The Abbey improves to 11-4 overall and 9-3 in league play, while the Trojans stand 5-8, 5-8. How It Happened Sean Halloran (pictured #5) led the Cru-

saders with 18 points, tallying half of those with a perfect nine of nine effort at the freethrow line. Quest Aldridge added 14 points and a team-high six rebounds, while Charles Solomon chipped in 10 points and five boards. Belmont Abbey shot 48.8 percent from the field overall, making 50.0 percent in the first 20 minutes. The Crusaders held a 29-18 rebounding advantage and committed a season-low 11 turnovers. Belmont Abbey photo/story

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

CLASSIFIED ADS

To place your ad go to CarolinaClassiﬁeds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

TOP DOG AUTO SALES. Bring your Stimulus check for down payment. Buy here, pay here! 351 Oakland Road, Spindale. 828-287-8668.

CLEANING LADY NEEDED for small home in Kings Mountain. $15/hr. cash. Prefer someone near Kings Mountain area. No text messages. Call anytime. 704-974-1072.

SCHOOL CHOICE GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, “APPLY NOW!” Offering 21 Dynamic Programs in 2021; Elementary, Middle and High School Online Learning. Contact Gaston County Schools at 704-8666100 or visit www.gaston.k12. ns.us/schoolchoice (Submit your application online by February 28th)

VAN DRIVER NEEDED. Van driver needed for community program in Rutherford County – morning & afternoon, M-F, 3-4 hrs/day. Must be at least 21 yo with a good driving record. Background investigation required. Call to request an application. (828) 755-8923 deedra.hudson@ pathways.com FULL AND PART TIME DRIVERS. LOCAL CDL CLASS A DRIVER NEEDED. HOME NIGHTLY, OFF WEEKENDS. Clean MVR, 3 year experience. Send resume to: dispatch.hardintrucking@gmail.com or apply in person at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City. 828-286-7871 ext 4.

CLICK TO CHECK FOR DISCOUNTS. TRUMP magnetic cards, commemorative coins, refrigerator magnets, faux gold bills, mini basketball hoops, ﬂags, hats. NC4Ever@email. com WANTED: IN SEARCH OF someone that repairs electric fence chargers. Call 828-2488060. UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER WANTED CLEVELAND COUNTY. Immediate opening for carpenter. Must have transportation. Competitive pay based upon experience. Paid vacation and holidays. (704) 477-8414 waputnam@hotmail.com ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home, 1st shift in the Day Program. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 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 ALIVE APPAREL SCREEN PRINTING. Hiring for Production Worker, needed. Apply in person M-F 10am-3pm. 331 Jim Cline Road, Fallston, NC. 28042

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568 THE HAIRIS STUDIO by Brook Maness. OPEN in the old Randall’s Barber Shop. 114 Frank Randall Drive, Mooresboro. brooklynleeann8@gmail. com, 828-429-4836.

EMPLOYMENT PART TIME HELP NEEDED. Loader for tree and ﬁrewood service. 704-466-0916.

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

BUSINESS SERVICES CAREGIVER SERVICE AVAILABLE. Please call 727422-3472. CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174.

DEPENDABLE MAN FOR GARDEN WORK. Must have transportation and phone. Spindale. Serious inquiries only! Call 828-286-1143.

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062

LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DRIVERS. Transport students in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Cherryville. Must be 21 years or older and have good driving record. 704-466-5189

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.

WANTING PART-TIME CERTIFIED CPA. Forest City area. For more info, please call 828286-8093.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

NEED SOMEONE with a big dump truck that can haul hardwood logs. 828-395-0758

BUSINESS SERVICES

TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the ﬁrst 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194 www.linkedin.com/in/trudie - under wood - a3 4 5 013a awhtaxes@gmail.com (910) 777-7194 awhtaxes@ gmail.com

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

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 RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828-453-8113. A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Mattress Cleaning (Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect). King $109, Queen $89, Twin $69. 2nd side of mattress 1/2 off. 704-980-3047. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. 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. MOBILE HOBBIES HOBBY SHOP. We are an RC hobby shop located in Shelby NC on 3824 Robert Riding Rd. Opened in 2013. Hours of operation Mon,Tues,Thurs-Sat 11am-7pm and Wednesdays 11am-3pm, Sunday-closed. We sell High End Radio control cars/trucks/parts(Traxxas,arrma,Team associated etc..) Race season MarchDec oval and off-road. Come out and see us!! (980) 2201038 sherylblanton35@yahoo.com WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828223-7730. SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 BLANTON’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE TRIMMING. SERVICES OFFERED ARE TREE TRIMMING/ REMOVAL, GRASS CUTTING/LANDSCAPING AND SMALL GRADING JOBS. FREE ESTIMATES. (704) 692-4203 KALEBBLANTON96@YAHOO.COM

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER FOR SALE. Front loader, $300 for pair. 828-447-8833.

WORLD WAR II GERMAN LUGER 9mm PISTOL with 2 matching clips. $3000. Call (828) 429-6763

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Professional Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County. Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448 CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@gmail.com

FOR SALE MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801602-0763.

120 GALLON RUDD ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. 230V-1PH, never installed, $500. Jacuzzi Sandhandler Deep Submersible Pump, 1.5HP, 230V-1PH, never installed, $350. 828-453-0828. AMMUNITION FOR SALE. .22 MAG $30/50, .357 MAG $75/50, .44 MAG $90/50, .45 LC $90/50. Other Calibers Available. Text, 828-305-2128. ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat., 9am4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our big ﬁrst of the year sales. 50% off Christmas items. Lots of lamps on sale too! 704-312-6410. 225 GRASSHOPPER LAWN MOWER for sale with bagger attachment. $3,000.00. 980295-8351.

HONEY BEE. Taking orders for Bees. Pick up date April 4, 2021. Cost $115 for 3 lb. package. Call Kelly 704-472-2917

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $100 full size pickup or $80 short bed pickup. “$20 Delivery Fee” (828) 461-2379 CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever.com - SHOP - Send somone a nice surprise - a BOUQUET OF CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever@email.com FIVE 8 FOOT PICNIC TABLES. MADE OF 2x6’s. Built by Burns Ag Department. $125 each or All 5 for $500. Never Been Outdoors (Kept Indoors). Call (704) 538-0266 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

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 A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, $88.00. Includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-9803047.

MODEL 94 WINCHESTER 30-30 with gold trigger. 20 years old, new in box. Also 300 rounds of 30-30 Core-Lokt ammunition. All for $1400. (828) 429-6763 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627

5 RUGER MINI 30 CLIPS. All 5 for one low price. $125.00. Call (828) 429-6763

1950 STYLE TOKHEIM GAS PUMP / COIN BANK. 6 available. $50 each. (704) 473-6384

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

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823. 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. 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. 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. HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. 50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassiﬁeds.com or call 704-484-1047

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

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

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

FEMALE DONKEY. 7 months old. $300. 704-692-8752 (704) 692-7362

2017 KIA RIO 37,200 miles, $8200. (704) 240-0342

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895. UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828245-5895. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674. HOYER LIFT. Great Deal! Been used one time and has 2 batteries, battery pack, backbrace and 2 slings for any size. (704) 692-0724 millingpwc@ hotmail.com FIREWOOD FOR SALE Hardwood only. Will deliver. Between $40-$60 per 1/2 truckload. 704-538-9184. WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

FARM & GARDEN

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY. 5 foot 3 point hitch rotary tiller for tractor. (704) 477-1610 BERETTA M9A3. Call 704769-4091. I BUY HOUSES ANY CONDITION. Paying CASH for houses that need repairs. Quick Close Fair Offers! 704-7730763. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. 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 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists. (919) 314-7579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742. OLD RIFLES. Lever action Winchester and Marlin riﬂes. Call 801-602-0763.

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DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175. CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

2 FARMALL 140 TRACTORS & Quick Hitch Equipment. Turn Plow, Disc Harrow, Bush Hog, Cultivator Plows, Fertilizer and Seed Planters (Plus More Plow Equipment). Call (704) 538-0266

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

DOG LOT. I have 6x7 fence lot and dog house for sale. $150.00 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272. FESCUE SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES. Clean small square bales of Fescue hay for sale. $4/bale, Barn kept, Great shape, Very clean tight bales. (704) 472-5040 doughobson01@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.

MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS. Black tan females, CKC register, had shots and dewormed, 6 weeks old, price $500.00. (704) 300-7225 cutewendy66@yahoo.com

1979 DODGE B300 SPORTSMAN MOTOR HOME. Sleeps 6, kept under carport, $4,995. Never be homeless. 828-4530828.

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CKC POODLE PUPPIES. Born 10/31/20 Only males left. Very sweet and smart puppies. Will make good companions. Must see to appreciate. You can ﬁnd us on our Facebook page, Southpaw Poodles and Doodles. Puppies have had 3 vaccinations so far and been de-wormed. $1000. Call or message. (828) 569-0352 lisa. holtzclaw78@gmail.com

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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. 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

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 OCEAN FRONT CONDO 438 Baywatch in North Myrtle Beach. “Low Winter Rates”. Heated Pool & Lazy River. Call 800-978-4988.

I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

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CLEVELAND COUNTY 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

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EXTRA NICE APARTMENT. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Includes Appliances. Good Area! $650 month. Deposit required. No pets. 704-473-1495 after 4pm.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. CKC registered. Born 12/2/2020. Males and female available. Deworming and shots by vet. Asking $400. Call or text (828) 289-1795

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. One and half year old male Boxer, Lab and Pit mix. He needs room to run. Has been ﬁxed and will be up to date on all shots. (704) 477-0839 jcgreene43@ yahoo.com

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A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Furniture Cleaning Special: Upholstery or Leather. Chair $40, Sofa $85, Love Seat $70. All 3 pieces $168, includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-980-3047.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

CANE CORSO PUPS FOR SALE. AKC Registered, 7 girls, 2 boys. Call for more info, 704974-2716.

AKC REGISTERED BLACK LAB PUPPIES. Males and females, excellent dispositions, Champion bloodlines. Ready 3/22/21. (704) 914-8241

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. Reduced price, $10,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

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IMPORTED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. From International Champion Bloodline. $1,500. 828-755-7335.

2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Limited. 1 owner. Never wrecked and well maintained. $16,500.00. 1984 Toyota Pickup, 2 wheel drive, $1,500.00. 980-295-8351.

GASTON COUNTY 3 ACRES- WELL & SEPTIC. Off South Point Road, Belmont, NC. $120,000. Call (704) 8646129 AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. I have triple carriers Violet, blue, white, triple carrier blk. Ready Valentines. Serious inquiries only. $1000 deposit required. (704) 418-6353 pennycandycampers@yahoo.com

CARS & TRUCKS 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 1998 FORD F-150 PARTS TRUCK! 3 door, good motor, transmission. Call for details. (704) 692-3700

POLK COUNTY OPEN HOUSE. Beautiful Home at Lake Adger is inviting you to visit during Open House. Sunday, 2-14 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. 329 Silver Ridge Rd., Mill Spring, NC 28756 (979) 690-6781 skelly@coldwellbanker.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 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

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.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3BR, 1BA HOUSE. Individual rooms. Ideal for senior citizens. Best location in Rutherfordton. Reasonably priced. Serious inquiries only! 828-585-0411. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475. OFFICE FOR LEASE IN RUTHERFORDTON. +/- 500 sqft. Newly renovated. Ideal for Medical Lab, Audiologist, Podiatrist, Lawyer, Engineer, Accountant. 828-748-7440.

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