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Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization has provided a vital service for nearly seven decades By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

For many, many, of our local citizens in need of nutritional or financial assistance, the Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization (CRO) has been there to help since 1952. The CRO was created by the Ministerial Association of Mount Holly, It is the largest provider of emergency assistance in Mount Holly, providing over $1 million in assistance to over 5,000 residents a year. The CRO’s stated mission is to “Assist neighbors

in crisis in a compassionate and respectful manner while engaging them in a series of actions that will empower them to move beyond crisis.” Since July 2020 when the CRO’s current fiscal year began, it has given out 123,975 pounds of food and helped 3,087 people. That includes 1,026 families and 908 children. The CRO’s food comes from four sources- the USDA, purchases from Second Harvest Food Bank, donations from Food Lion, and private, church, or corporate donations. Food distributed by the

CRO runs the gamut from meat, to vegetables, nonperishables, bread, canned goods, you name it and the CRO has it. As you might expect, the pandemic has impacted the CRO, but the demand for food from clients has been a roller coaster sort of thing. “Demand has depended a lot on the stimulus checks,” said CRO volunteer coordinator Sherry Ridlon. “When people get the checks our demand actually goes down because they spend the money on food. Now, demand is going up again. If people need food we always have it and they can spend stimulus money on things like power bills.” See CRO, Page 6

These are just a few of the many eager volunteers that keeps the CRO going strong. From leftSherry Ridlon, Bob Duckworth, Wanda Holloway, and Jean Panzica.

Trains on Main tour arrives in Belmont

Belmont’s Jethro Mann achieved great fame but remained humble and caring his entire life. Photo courtesy Millican Pictorial Museum

Remembering Jethro Mann, the Bicycle Man of Belmont By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Black History Month is wrapping up and and what better way to commemorate it than with a look at one of Belmont’s most famous and unique African-America citizens- the late Jethro “Bicycle

Man” Mann who passed away on Nov. 11, 2013 at the age of 96. Mann was a long-time resident of the Reid community in Belmont where his garage was filled with bicycles he rebuilt and loaned or gave to local children. See JETHRO MANN, Page 2

The “Trains on Main” tour has arrived in Belmont. This fun, history-based, outdoor, educational activity, targeted to middle schoolers, takes visitors on a historic tour of Downtown Belmont using the Belmont Go app. All aboard to discover eight miniature, painted trains, uniquely placed in locations on Main Street. Belmont’s roots as a historic railroad hub that was once home to North Carolina textile industry provided a vi-

sion to Jamie Campbell, City of Belmont’s City Clerk/ Public Information Officer. The Downtown Belmont Development Association (DBDA), DBDA volunteers, and local artist Irisol Gonzalez partnered with the City to create this tour, available on the Belmont Go app, to support public art and history in downtown Belmont. Having seen a similar concept elsewhere, Campbell was inspired to initiate this project with customizations

Artist Irisol Gonzalez not only painted the trains, she also created a fantastic mural in the Belmont CityWorks building.

One of the eight miniature hand-painted trains on display.

appropriate for Belmont and added twists for extra impact. There were several steps involved in this project that required a lot of coordina-

tion. First, the miniature 3D old train engine replicas were fabricated, then Campbell enlisted the help from the See TRAINS, Page 4

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Army-Navy There are all sorts of stores around here and you can buy most anything you want or think you want and need or do not need as the case may be but there’s one type of store that is no longer available-an army-navy surplus store. For a short while a guy had an army-navy store in Belmont but due to circumstances beyond his control it went under. There was a nice army-navy store in Gastonia but it too fell by the wayside. Now there is a void in the armynavy surplus store scene and that’s a real shame. When I was a lil punk there was a big army-navy store on Independence Blvd. called Gottleibs. When ever I had a few dollars from cutting grass I would get my mom to take me there. Gottleibs sold just about every type of military surplus stuff you could imagine. There were uniforms, knapsacks, boots, bayonets, old C-rations, canteens, mess kits, and parachutes to name a few of the cornucopia that was available. The parachutes at Gottleibs came in all sizes. One of my pals named Lewis Wilson convinced his farther to take he and I to Gottleibs and Lewis bought a ‘chute used to drop small supplies like ammo boxes. The canopy was about six feet across and the shroud lines formed a loop at the bottom. On the way back home, we were riding down the road and Lewis and I were in the back seat and his father was driving rather briskly. It was hot and we had all the windows rolled down. For some reason known only to himself, Lewis slipped his hand inside the shroud line loop and then stuck his arm out the car window. One instant Lewis was in the car, the next he was rolling down the road. The ‘chute had snatched him out faster than you could blink an eye. Lewis’s father slammed on brakes and backed up to where Lewis was picking himself up off the pave. The father of Lewis took off his belt and began whupping Lewis who was crying not from the flogging but from the shock of what he had done. Another kid I knew named Phillip Gibson bought a big chute It was about 20 feet across. Phillip took the chute to a big field near where we lived. It was a blustery day. Like Lewis, Phillip put his hand through the shroud line loop. A big gust came along and suddenly Phillip was airborne. He went about 30 feet in the

What is Love? air screaming all the while and landed in a heap on the far end of the field narrowly missing some power lines. Gottlieibs sold steel army helmets. I bought one and one Alan Hodge day my brother Wally Banner-News Editor (who was about two years old at the time) was playing in the sandbox and I sat Wally on the helmet and put a cherry bomb firecracker under it and lit the fuse. The resulting kaboom propelled Wally skyward and he, like Lewis and Phillip, landed in a heap. My mother came running out of the house screaming “You could have blown his fanny off!” Later when I became an adult- what?... and shortly after Sharon and i got married (34 years ago on Valentines Day) we went to Kure Beach. The only car I had at the time was my 1968 MGB sports car. I still have it. Near Kure was a huge army-navy surplus place called Monkey Junction. They had everything at Monkey Junction and out front was a WWII “DUCK” amphibious vehicle with a shark mouth and eyes painted on the front. Monkey Junction sold aerial bombs too. They were full sized ones about four fee long and about a foot in diameter with fins on the back just like they dropped out of B-17s. Only the explosive stuff was gone and they were hollow. I wanted one. One the way home I pulled in and bought one for $50. Now the problem was there is only room in an MG’s trunk for one suitcase. Where should the bomb go? I squeezed the suitcase behind the seats and put the bomb in the trunk and tied the lid down. About half the length of the bomb was sticking out the back and as we rode down the highway people were waving and pointing to see a bomb in an an MG. I wonder what the reaction would be these days to that same sight. Well those are my thoughts this week. No earth shattering opinions, no save the world soliloquies, no moral to the story just a trip down memory lane with a bomb and other goodies our fighting men and women used in the day of yore.

By Tony Marciano My wife and mother got along like peas and carrots. Twenty-three years ago, we created a mother-in- law suite in our house and she moved in with us. I think my mother loved my wife more than me. She threated that if Dot died first and I married another woman, she would move out to which I replied, “Where are you going to go?” She never responded. This June will be my fortieth wedding anniversary. Long term relationships can become comfortable like an old pair of shoes. They can lose their new car smell. I believe that marriage should always “snap, crackle and pop” rather than becoming comfortable like roommates. Whenever I say that, people look at me like I’m crazy and change the topic of conversation. I think marriage is more than a marathon of getting to the end without a divorce, even if you’re miserable with that person. You can be married forty years but happily married ten. Is that what you want? I do not want that. What reminds you of that person that took your breath away, that made you became stupid around them and spend your last dime (thank you for the song, “When a Man Loves a Woman.”) One person wrote down all the reasons he married his wife. When they got into a fight, he took it out and re-read it. I did the same. I called it, “Why Dot?” 1) Character – Right from the start not only did she let me be me, but she also accepted

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me just as I am with all my quirkiness. 2) I trust her implicitly. 3) There is a lightness in her voice I have never heard from anyone else. 4) Chemistry Wow- her beauty has always mesmerized me. 5) Heart- she has a really good heart that genuinely cares for others. 6) Heart- she has a pure heart that has no malice. 7) She has a kind-hearted heart that gains honor Proverbs 11:16 “A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 8) She forgives and also forgets. 9) She does me good and not harm all the days of my life – Proverbs 31:12 10) She works hard. 11) She only lives in the moment. She doesn’t live in the past or the future. 12) She is loyal. A young adult asked a marriage counselor what makes a good marriage. The counselor with thirty years of marriage wrote the following: 1. A great friendship – you genuinely like each other even when sexual attraction, warm feelings, and In-Love feelings wax and wane. 2. Willingness to be aware of your own challenges without shame, take responsibility

for your mistakes, and do whatever Y O U need to do to Tony Marciano change, as a way to contribute to the health of your relationship. 3. Your ability to make genuine repair when you’ve hurt your partner and say, ‘I’m sorry’. The counselor concluded by saying, “In love feelings are a short-lived, delightful phenomena”. After the “honeymoon” we have to be intentional about most of our romantic, sexual, and intimate encounters. Our experience has taught us that friendship, self-awareness/inner work, and the ability to make amends are really at the top of our list – for the moment. Oh, we’re also into loving kindness, deep listening, and respect for differences, even when they drive us crazy.” Let me challenge you to create your own, “Why (person’s name)”. Keep it in a place that you can access it when either that person drives you crazy or you just want to remember when they first took your breath away. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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JETHRO MANN From Page 1 Mann’s “Bicycle Lending Library” was featured on Charles Kuralt’s “On the Road” TV series. He was also featured in “Our State Magazine”, “Reader’s Digest”, and on the CBS Evening News. Mann received the Good Samaritan Award from “National Enquirer” for his work with needy kids. A German TV film crew also visited Mann for five days and filmed a documentary on his life and lore. Here are a few of the other awards Mann received during his decades of service to others – Belmont Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizen of the Year, Special Volunteer for the State of North Carolina, the Good Neighbor Award from the National Council of Christians and Jews, City of Belmont Outstanding Community Service Award. Also, the N.C. Department of Labor Certificate of Appreciation Award, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Good Samaritan

Award and Charlotte District A.M.E. Zion Outstanding Service to Youth Award. A native of Curryville, Georgia, Mann was one of 12 children born to Jesse and Ida Mann. Early days at the public schools in Curryville gave Mann a thirst for knowledge that led him to an eclectic blend of institutions of higher learning. Just a few of the places Mann has cracked the books include the Palmer Memorial Institute, Lincoln Academy, West Virginia State College, Institute of West Virginia, International Correspondence School in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University. A true patriot, Mann served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and during that time he received the Company Honor Man Award. Mann’s working career was long and productive. He was the first African-American in

North Carolina to receive a general contractor license. In 1972, Mann became the first African-American Apprentice Representative to the N.C. State Department of Labor, passing on his expertise in the building trade, Mann taught related subjects at schools in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties. He taught construction and building at Central Piedmont Community College. Mann built many of the houses and even a movie theater in the Reid area. What made Mann all the more remarkable was the fact that he suffered from a crippling form of arthritis in his hands. His love of sharing bikes with kids extended beyond

the Belmont city limits. Mann once gave 65 bikes to the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. In addition to his bike and building work, Mann also served as a minister at Hood Memorial AME Zion Church. The last couple of years before his passing saw Mann move from Belmont to Lakeland, Florida where he stayed near his daughters in an assisted living facility. He took his love of bikes with him and according to daughter Peggy Robinson had a couple of them in his room. Mann’s legacy remains one of caring for his community and working tirelessly to help others.

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Arts at the Abbey presents the Bechtler Ensemble The Bechtler Ensemble will bring string trios from 20th century Finland, Hungary, and France as well as the beloved Austrian composer Schubert to Arts at the Abbey. Other composers featured on the program include Kodaly, Sibelius. Cras and Dohnanyi. Tanja Bechtler is the artistic director of the Bechtler Ensemble that is currently in residency at Queens University and has a music series at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Arts, Central Piedmont Community College and at Queens University (all in Charlotte). The ensemble features Lenora Cox Leggatt, violin; Vasily Gorkovoy, viola, and Tanja Bechtler, cello. The concert is Monday March 1, 2021 at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont

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Abbey, Belmont NC. Admission is free. A limited live audience will be admitted. Masks and social distancing are required. Donations are welcomed. The concert will also be live streamed - https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/ To reserve a seat, call 704-461-6012 or email abbeyarts@bac.edu. This series is made possible in part by the Associated Foundation, Inc. of Belmont, The Gaston Community Foundations, The Monks of Belmont Abbey and other private donors. Fr. David Kessinger, the most senior professed monk at Belmont Abbey, died February 7, 2021. A person of many talents and interests, he loved the arts, especially classical music. He was fond of Schubert. This program is dedicated to him. For more information: Karen Hite Jacob. 704-461-6012, www.bac.edu or https:// www.facebook.com/BelmontAbbeyArts.

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Local artists featured at Gaston County Museum The Gaston County Museum presents its newest art show featuring Gaston County residents David Childers and Robert Childers. A singer-songwriter residing in Mt. Holly, David Childers is the proverbial study in contradictions: a former highschool football player with an aw-shucks demeanor, a wellread poet and painter who cites Chaucer and Kerouac as influences. He fell in love with folk music as a teen and also listens to jazz and opera. He fed his family by practicing law before turning in his license to concentrate on his creative passions. David Childers’ son, Robert Childers, also has interests in artistic endeavors. He is well known in the Charlotte music community as a musician, sound engineer, and promoter. Art is another facet of his creative personality. About 13 years ago, David and Robert were traveling through Holland as part of a musical tour. They arranged for a visit to the Van Gogh Museum and were both subsequently inspired to begin creating art. According to David, “I do not have any rules for what I do in my art. I

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artistically painting the tiny trains. With that key component underway, the DBDA turned to its many volunteers to take on other aspects of the work. Many thanks to Design Committee member Jennifer Brown; DBDA Chair Angela Street; Design Committee Chair Emilie Rudisill; Former City Councilman, board member and committee member Ron Foulk; and Belmont resident Virginia Baxter for the tremendous talent, time and effort they’ve invested in volunteering on this project, as well as to the downtown property owners who agreed to host the trains on their properties. About the artist Irisol Gonzalez is a fine artist and muralist who has been living and working in Charlotte for more than eight years. She immigrated to the United States with her Costa Rican immediate family at the age of ten. She grew up

and went to college in North Carolina, but her upbringing was traditionally Costa Rican at home. Her public work often reflects her interpretation of what it means to be a Latin American immigrant, a brown woman, and a person who has two cultures working simultaneously in every endeavor and experi-

ence. With a double mayor in psychology and political science from Appalachian State University, Gonzalez often poses moral questions from a psychological and/or political standpoint. When she’s not questioning motives in her work, she is celebrating the gift and privilege of diversity and heritage.

“Since the train engines had specific years of operation, I felt it would be interesting to reflect what was happening in the city when those engines came around-like time travel in a way,” Gonzalez said. “Because adding the name graffiti style was the only specific request, combining that with historical pieces of information served

as a fun way to explore and review the city’s history. The freedom of graffiti combined with the rigidity of history creates a dynamic and inviting concept. Public art creates a sense of ownership and belonging to a community. I believe that public art demonstrates that people here care.” Visit www.irisolgonzalez. com to find out more.

TRAINS From Page 1 DBDA to help locate an artist to put a creative, modern spin on this history project, then she enlisted the assistance of Downtown Director, Phil Boggan, to coordinate with downtown property owners, and finally she worked with Public Works to install the trains. The Downtown Belmont Development Association (DBDA) was thrilled to partner with the City of Belmont on this project to provide artist resourcing, history, written content, custom printed map design, Belmont Go app tour creation and funding assistance. as a part of its ongoing effort to support public art and history in downtown Belmont, Turning to Belmont’s own nationally and internationally celebrated artist Juan Logan for guidance, the DBDA was able to connect Mr. Logan’s colleague Irisol Gonzalez with the City, and soon she was “on board”

Local students shine in art show Students from Ashbrook High School, Cramerton Middle School, Stuart W. Cramer, East Gaston High School, and Forestview High School earned 13 awards in the Mid-Carolina Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program. The students won two Gold Key, four Silver Key, and seven honorable mention awards.

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Another impact that Covid has had on the CRO is the fact that classes being held there to teach folks about better ways to manage their budgets have not been held since last March. “The classroom is vacant now,” Ridlon said. “The classes were a great benefit and a lot of folks want to know when they will start back up. I will be so glad when Covid goes away.” Yet another Covid impact that the CRO has been feeling is cancellation of food drives. “The Post Office food drive this year had to be called off,” said Ridlon.

“That would have been eight thousand pounds of food.” However, the food drive scene is going to improve soon. According to Ridlon, the Stowe Family YMCA will hold a drive the first week in March. Donations can be dropped off there or at the CRO itself. This wreath was on the door of the CRO building last week in Donations are the life- honor of long-time volunteer Peggy Putnam who had recently blood of the CRO. Not only passed away. food, but cash is welcome. Cash donations can be tagged Ridlon. Ridlon. for food or utility bills. The Overall, the CRO is driven Here are some CRO parCRO also needs more refrig- by giving hearts and hard ticulars- Location- 2120 eration equipment and cash work with an eye on both the Spring St. the CRO is nestled can help in that area as well. present and the coming years. between Food Lion and the “My big dream is a walk “We are always looking ABC store. Phone- 704in cooler or freezer,” said to grow in the future,” said 827-0450. Website cro-

The CRO makes good use of its truck to haul food and other items. Photos by Alan Hodge mtholly.org. Hours- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9-12:30 closed Tuesday. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Clients must be signed

in by 11:45 a.m. due to the time it takes to conduct an interview. Registration could end earlier depending on the number of people who come for services that day.

Queen of Apostles Easter meal The members of Queen of the Apostles Church, 503 N. Main St in Belmont, will offer a meal kit to those needing to prepare an Easter meal at their homes. The meal kit will feed 4 people and will include a $20 gift card that can be used towards the purchase of a ham. We can deliver a meal kit to your home on Saturday, March 27th, between 10am and 12 noon, or you can pick up a meal kit at the church on the same day between 10am and 12 Noon. To place your order, you have two options: Call the church office to place your order. The phone number is (704) 825-9600. Give us your name, address,

phone number, an email address if you have one, and the number of meal kits you need (maximum of 2). The deadline to place your order is Friday, March 19th. Or, go to the church’s web site, www.queenoftheapostles.org, look for the “Easter Meal Kit” slide and click there. That will take you to the on-line order form. Be sure to indicate on the order form if you want your meal kit delivered to your home or if you will pick it up. If you pick up your meal kit(s) at the church on March 27th, please note the pickup times... 10am to 12 noon. A Blessed Easter to all!

The Mt. Holly Police Dept. would like to send its sincerest gratitude to Hayden Gunnells for his artwork he created in honor of Officer Tyler Herndon. Hayden did such a great job on this and everyone thanks him for his hard work and his kindness. City of Mt. Holly photo

Sharing the Love... Kudos to the City of Lowell Parks and Rec. Dept. that handed out 125 goodie bags to Senior Citizens at our Valentine’s Day Drive-Thru event. Special thanks to the volunteers for helping put together these bags and to Lowell Elementary students for the handmade valentines. Also, special thanks Gaston County Adult & Aging Services, S and L Creations, and Speed Street Collision Center for donating items to go into the bags. City of Lowell photo

Everyone had the privilege of honoring and thanking a young man named Parker Center at the Mt. Holly City Council meeting on February 8. Parker is ten years old and he attends school at Ida Rankin Elementary. He is currently in Mrs. Hannah Allen’s 5th grade class and he reports to Mrs. Kaylor for Safety Patrol. Parker decided to raise money to purchase ballistic vests for the MHPD’s two new K9s, Hank and Cash for his Safety Patrol Project this year. Parker addressed City Administration, Council, and members of the K9 Unit on Monday and presented these vests to K9 Officer Dodd, who handles Hank and K9 Officer Burchfield, who handles Cash. MHPD cannot thank him enough for his dedication to raising funds and the thoughtfulness in his gift to the K9 Unit. City of Mt. Holly photo

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Remembering long-time educator and former Gaston Schools Board member Terry Usery

Ida Rankin Elementary Honor Roll Ida Rankin Elementary School has announced its Honor Roll. Congratulations to these students for their hard work. Mrs. Brown’s 3rd Grade Straight A Students Grady Burton, Nora Denison, Larissa Hill, William Lawrence, Chloe Moore. Students with As and Bs Nico Cossio, Logan Desha, Liam Grice, Hannah Mauldin, Jacob McCollum, Layla Pawlish, Grant Presley, Caleb Steele. Mrs. Hahn’s 3rd Grade Students with As and Bs Adler Abernathy, Ayden Bingham, Caleb Vickers, Elizabeth Dillman, Hunter Tadlock, Lilly Hester, Riley JensenLosser, Sawyer Reynolds. Mrs. Horne’s 3rd Grade Straight A Students Cash Anderson, Maddox Cobb, Towner Cousar, Miles Grindstaff, Huntlee Nixon, Annabelle Rhames, Carter Stephens, Isla Westendorf. Students with As and Bs Ruby Ballard, Price Gosse, Kenan Garrison, Aubrey Hoffman, Hunter Pressley, Jamie Robbins, Dracen Roberts.

Mrs. Marlow’s 3rd Grade Straight A Students Bruton Beatty, Elijah Cleary, Sabastian Combs, Hannah Coren, Ainslie Gosse, Madilyn Lockridge, Parker Smith, Lola Sushko, Andrew Hyatt. Students with As and Bs Carter Moorman-Dobrich, Julian Vickers, Jadyn Hamilton. Mrs. Kaylor’s 4th Grade Straight A Student Piper McQueen Students with As and Bs Henry Abernethey, Claire Harris, McKenzie Huggins, Youliseas McDuffie, Anna Roberts, London Wood. Mrs. Lockridge’s 4th Grade Straight A Students Elizabeth Lopez. Students with As and Bs Jace Childers, Kendra Fisher, Bryson Hartsell, Ryder Phillips, Callie Robinson, Camden Stillwell, Adeline Stutzman, Fernanda Tovar Ibarra, Kelsey Wright. Ms. Stanford’s 4th Grade Straight A Students Bode Michael, Caitlyn Robinson, Chloe Robinson, Addison Shuler. Students with As and Bs

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Medlin Acker, Payton Bell, Beckham Clawson, Katherine Gardner, Brittan Harrison, Caroline Rodriguez, Madelyn Sanders, Brayden Thommasen, Anya Torres, Kenzie Whitner, Leah Williams. Mrs. H. Allen’s 5th Grade Students with As and Bs Bella Bates, Cailynn Belgarde, Daniel Ferreira, Maddie Mahl, Ryder Mauney, Matthew Moss, Olivia Schneider, Timothy Smith. Mrs. L. Allen’s 5th Grade Straight A Students Ella Anderson, Amelia Bur, Alexa Cloninger, Eamon Denison, Sophie Flowers, Elise Taylor. Students with As and Bs Andres Fiqueroa Guerra, Macie Hamilton, Elyse Hodge, Brooklyn Moore, Logan McAbee, Kassia Sushko. Mrs. Brown’s 5th Grade Straight A Students Jax Allen Students with As and Bs Drew Cook, Layla Keener, Hannah Lineberger, Vincent Knight, Adrian MacNorton, Kayley Nguyen, Madison Perrigo.

The Gaston County Schools family is mourning the death of Mr. Terry Usery, who passed away on February 14, 2021. A long-time educator with more than 40 years of dedicated service to the profession, Mr. Usery worked as a classroom teacher, bus driver, and school administrator. He served as principal of Page Elementary School in Belmont and Cherryville Elementary School before spending more than 16 years as principal of Tryon Elementary School, which he affectionately referred to as “the purrrfect place to learn.” Mr. Usery began his career with Gaston County Schools in August 1974, working for 15 years as a teacher at Carr, Arlington, and Tryon elementary schools. From 1989-1992, he was an assistant principal at Woodhill Elementary and W.C. Friday Junior High School before being named the principal of Page Elementary in July 1992. After four years at Page, he spent one year at Cherryville Elementary, and then served as principal of Tryon Elementary until his retirement in 2014.

In 2013, Mr. Usery was named the Gaston County Principal of the Year. He capped his career in education by serving as the Cherryville Township representative on the Gaston County Board of Education from 2016 until 2020. When he was elected to the Board of Education, Mr. Usery answered the call to dedicate much time and energy to serving the students, employees, and families of Gaston County Schools. He collaborated with his fellow Board members, Superintendent Booker, school administrators, teachers, parents, community leaders, and others to improve educational opportunities for children. From the classroom to the principal’s office and all the way to the Board Room, Mr. Usery worked tirelessly during his entire professional life to be a staunch advocate for students, teachers, and the entire public school system in the community he

Mr. Terry Usery so cherished and loved. He was a voice, a beacon, and an ambassador for education because he wholeheartedly knew what quality teaching and learning does for children – it changes their lives forever. Everyone associated with Gaston County Schools wishes to express our sincere condolences to Mr. Usery’s family and friends during this difficult time of loss and sadness. Mr. Terry Usery, our loyal friend of public education, will be missed by all of us.

Musical performance by A Sign of the Times to be presented by Gaston College Multicultural Affairs Committee Beginning on Thursday, February 4, 2021, the Gaston College Multicultural Affairs Committee will present through a link on the College website a recorded performance by the core musical ensemble of A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas, a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy of the African Diaspora through music, dance and the spoken word. The ASOTT ensemble performs original compositions, Classic R&B, Straight-Ahead Jazz and Old School Salsa music. The ensemble features Tyrone Jefferson, who is the Executive Director of A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas and the Music Director of the ASOTT bands. Also featured is Toni Tupponce, Program Director for the non-

profit and lead vocalist for the ASOTT bands. Jefferson and Tupponce are hosts of the weekly “Saturday Night R&B House Party” program on WSGE 91.7FM, the Gaston College award-winning non-commercial radio station. The one-hour performance will include songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Love’s in Need of Love,” the Stylistics’ “People Make the World Go ‘Round,” and Tyrone Jefferson’s “Listen,” among others. Information or storylines about the selected songs may be interjected into the performance. “The Multicultural Affairs Committee is pleased to present A Sign of the Times,” said Judith Porter, President of MAC and Music Instructor. “While their primary focus is to present the expe-

riences of Black Americans and the African diaspora through music, spoken word and dance, their presentations touch on themes that are universal and speak to the human condition.” “From our perspective,” said Tupponce, “we hope to reach people who are interested in or curious about Black History as related to the strength and importance of Black female icons throughout American history. Our storyline may also make a connection to the BLM movement.” Although the performance will not be presented live, Tupponce does anticipate that ASOTT will communicate with the audience. “The result of any performance is a two-way street,” she said. “It is our responsibility to put our best musicianship and

A Sign of the Times of the Carolinas : (Front row left to right) Gerard Benson (bass), Toni Tupponce (vocalist), Tyrone Jefferson (Director/trombone), and Carl Ratliff (saxophone). (Back row, l to r) Tommy Green (drums), Rico Tyler (piano), and Van Sachs (guitar).

Stammer of Mt Holly makes Dean’s List Max Stammer of Mt Holly was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 Fall Semester. Stammer is in the illustration program. Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their GPA is greater than or

equal to 3.40 for nine credits of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” NE, D, or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Rochester Institute of Technology is home to lead-

ing creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 18,600 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

heart into the performance. As the vocalist/storyteller, I share my interpretation of the lyrics based on where I am (emotionally, physically, and spiritually) in the moment. How the audience receives what we offer, and share is their responsibility and will depend on where they are at

that moment and the openness of their heart and mind. That’s the real beauty and challenge of the audienceperformer relationship.” The performance will be available through a link on You Tube at https:// youtu.be/rsPZVWvuhisand on the Gaston College web-

site, posted under GC News, www.gaston.edu. The presentation will be aired daily on Spectrum Cable TV, channel 21, February 22 -28 at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. For additional information about the presentation, contact Judith Porter at porter.judith@gaston.edu.

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Church Directory 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

Burge Memorial Methodist Church W Glendale Ave • Mt Holly, NC Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

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

Message of Love Church

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

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

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

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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

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 Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

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

212 South Street 704-825-7269

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Exodus Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

118 School Street 704-827-7071

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

704-867-2317

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

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

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

Riverside Baptist Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Second Baptist Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

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

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

St. Paul FHB Church 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

LOWELL

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

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

804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

redemptionmountholly.org

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Redemption Hill Church

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Ridgeview Baptist Church

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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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The South Point High Red Raiders football team met the Forestview Jaguars last Saturday at Davis Park in Belmont for a pre-season scrimmage game. The event was held at Davis Park due to soggy conditions at Lineberger Stadium. No score was kept of the get together. Everyone just enjoyed a nice sunny day and the chance to play some ball after a long time off the field. Here are some scenes from the day. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

South Point football season coming up The “short” high school football season is coming up. Covid restrictions will make necessary certain adjustments. Here are the ones that will be in place for South Point High. Tickets are pre-sale only based on prioritized allotments to football players, cheerleaders, dance team for their parents/ family members. Games are limited in outdoor venues to 100 spectators (home fans only for football). No tickets will be purchased at the gate. Everyone entering will be COVID screened. All participants, essential personnel, and spectators will wear masks and social distance at all times. Currently there are no concession sales. There is no Booster PSL seating or reserved parking for this season. Games will be video live streamed and

broadcast on WGNC 101.1 FM and 1450 AM. South Point Football Schedule Feb 24 JV @ Burns 7pm Feb 25 V vs Burns 7pm Mar 4 JV vs East Gaston 6:30pm Mar 5 V @ East Gaston 7pm Mar 11 JV vs Stuart Cramer 6:30pm Mar 12 V @ Stuart Cramer 7pm Mar 18 JV vs East Rutherford 6:30pm Mar 19 V @ East Rutherford 7pm Mar 25 JV @ RS Central 6:30pm Mar 26 V vs RS Central 7pm Mar 31 JV vs Shelby 6:30pm Apr 1 V @ Shelby 7pm Apr 8 JV @ Chase 6:30pm Apr 9 V vs Chase 7pm See more on page 11

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Stuart Cramer High Senior Night scenes... The Stuart Cramer High basketball teams celebrated Senior Night on February 12. Seniors were honored with a variety of awards and recognitions. Photos by Amy Craig

Drew Wofford

Mackenzie Long

#25 Meghan Kimbirl

Lexi Foy

Claire Brown

Michael Downey

Masie Lee

Eja Brice

Hasson Bartee

Kaitlyn Leazer

#22 Lexi Granados

Campbell Foulk

Hayley Wooten

Riley Jennings

Samantha Black

#11 Nyhiema Isabell

Reese Wolf

#14 Ranija Hamilton

Myles Graham

Blake Moore

Alyssa Grindstaff

Jackson Mammano

Alleigh Hicks

Thursday, February 25, 2021

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The South Point High Red Raiders football team met the Forestview Jaguars last Saturday at Davis Park in Belmont for a pre-season scrimmage game. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

South Point High swim meet results

Mrs. Eskay selected Staff Member of the Month

By Charlotte Sautner

Congratulations Holbrook Middle School’s Mrs. Eskay for being selected as Staff Member of the Month that best represents the character trait “Courage!”. Mrs. Eskay is 7th grade ELA teacher. Gaston Schools photo

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Lincoln Charter High School hosted the 1A/2A Western NCHSAA Regional Championships on Friday, February 5 at the Huntersville Aquatic Center. South Point’s men’s team finished 6th and the ladies team finished 11th. For the men, sophomore Davis Adcock won the 200 yard IM with a time of 2:02.99 which was 6.87 seconds lower than his seed time. Davis also finished 2nd in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 53.53 taking 1.62 seconds off his seed time. The men’s 200 yard medley relay, composed of Davis Adcock, Luke Smith, Gage Adcock and Luke McMahan finished 4th with a time of 1:50.46 which was 2.87 seconds faster than their seed time. All of these young men will be representing South Point at the 1A/2A state championship meet. Other results for South Point: Women: 200 yard medley relay – 8th – 2:10.55 – Avery Lester, Anna Huffstickler, Kirsten Lynch & Sydney Lester (3.58 seconds faster than seed time) 200 yard freestyle relay – 10th – 1:55.20 – Avery Lester, Arden Pallozzi, Cara Targonski, Kirsten Lynch (2.95 seconds faster than seed time) 400 yard freestyle relay – 8th – 4:25.26 – Avery Lester, Sydney Lester, Arden Pallozzi & Cara Targonski (23.86 seconds faster than seed time) 200 yard freestyle – 7th – Sydney Lester 2:13.85 (5.58 seconds faster than seed time) 100 yard butterfly – 10th – Kirsten Lynch

– 1:18.32 (.15 seconds faster than seed time) 500 yard freestyle – 5th – Sydney Lester – 5:48.75 (19.94 seconds faster than seed time) 100 yard backstroke – 7th – Avery Lester – 1:07.41 (4.19 seconds faster than seed time) Men: 200 yard freestyle relay – 6th – 1:37.68 – Gage Adcock, Luke McMahan, Luke Smith & Davis Adcock (2.61 seconds faster than seed time) 400 yard freestyle relay – 7th – Gage Adcock, Edwin Gore, Luke McMahan, and Luke Smith - 3:52.34 (17.38 seconds faster than seed time) 200 yard IM – 11th – Edwin Gore – 2:31.92 (1.95 seconds faster than seed time) 50 yard freestyle – 12th - Luke McMahan – 25.56 (.72 seconds faster than seed time) 100 yard butterfly – 11th – Henry Eisenhuth - 1:07.71 (1.25 seconds faster than seed time) 100 yard breaststroke – 11th – Luke Smith – 1:11.60 Overall the women’s team finished 11th and the men’s team finished 6th. At the 1A/2A state championships held at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary NC on Friday, February 12th Davis Adcock finished 6th in the 200 yard individual medley with a time of 2:03.95. In the 100 yard backstroke Davis finished 11th with a time of 57.61. The 200 yard medley relay of Davis Adcock, Luke Smith, Gage Adcock and Luke McMahan was 10th with a time of 1:50.84.

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Radical Love Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org

Have you ever met someone who was lonely, and felt like they would never find someone to love? Later that person meets someone and falls head over heels in love. Their entire life changes. They could face anything because they were in love. When we experience the love of Jesus, our lives totally change. We can face anything because Jesus loves us. That’s the love of Jesus, that is radical love! In John 4:1-30, Jesus passed through Samaria, where He encountered a Samaritan woman at a well drawing water. He asked her for some water. This was unheard of, for a Jewish man to talk to a Samaritan woman. She was amazed that He was talking to her. As they talked about the water from the well, Jesus told her He had living water to give her, that would spring up into eternal life. She asked for this water. She was thinking about quenching physical thirst, yet Jesus was talking about spiritual thirst. She said she knew that one day the Messiah, the Christ, would come. Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he” (John 4:26,

ESV). She went and told everyone in the village about what Jesus had said to her, and they came to Jesus. Many of them believed. This Samaritan woman experienced the radical love of Jesus. She was changed forever, and she led others to Jesus as well. Jesus came to Samaria to find this woman. He was there at the right time, at the well, so He could share His love with her and those of her village. When we experience the radical love of Jesus as the Samaritan woman experienced, we are changed forever. This woman was never the same after meeting Jesus at the well, and neither are we when we meet Jesus. When we experience the love of Jesus, our outlooks on life change. Our hopes and desires change. We experience radical change through the radical love of Jesus. Jesus is ready to radically love you today. Just as Jesus sought the woman in Samaria at the well, Jesus seeks you too. Maybe you are facing loneliness, hopelessness, or feeling unloved. Jesus gave His life on the cross, suffering for our sins. He conquered death and sin. That is radical love! This love is for you too. He is ready to save you, ready to walk with you, and ready to love you! Will you experience the radical love of Jesus today?

Gospel concert set Feb. 27th On Sat., Feb. 27th at 5:00 pm. Lowesville Gospel Concerts located at 1062 South Hwy 16 in Lowesville NC will present The Farm Hands Bluegrass (above) from Nashville TN. Tim Graves, owner of the group, played for 20 years on the Grand Ole Opry Stage, and in 2015 was inducted in the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, he has also been named dobro player of the year 12 times. Doug Hudson, (right) from Columbia SC, will open the evening. Wearing masks and social distancing is expected. Any questions call at 704-618-9762. A freewill offering will be received. Everest Grill is open to serve you.

Gaston Early College High School News Congratulations to the following Gaston Early College High School students Savannah Mercer has been accepted into Western Carolina University. Shawn Desmond has been awarded the UNC Charlotte Chancellor’s Scholarship for $1,500. She has also been invited to interview for scholarships with the School of Education at Appalachian State University. Hawkins has been accepted to Western

Carolina University. Evie Starr has been awarded the President’s Scholarship at Arizona State University worth $62,000 over four years. Kenneth Nguyen has been accepted into UNC Charlotte, UNC Asheville, and East Carolina University. He plans on majoring in Computer Science. Ean Helms has been admitted to Appalachian State University.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Where did that come from? By Dennis Siracusa Several years ago I bought a box freezer for deer venison, quarts of blueberries, and home refrigerator overflow. I used it for a few years and then turned it off and cleaned it. This year I thought I’d use it again but it wouldn’t freeze. I removed the compressor access panel where I had the shock of my life! Every refrigeration line solder joint was seriously corroded. How did that happen? Where did this mess come from? Similarly, I remember, during 40 years of remodeling, finding terrible construction and repair work hiding behind drywall. Seriously distorted wall studs, plates not secured to floor, and a live electrical panel inside the wall. Folks, that doesn’t happen by accident. And a friend bought a $300,000 home whose hot water heater was designed so far from the master bathroom that it takes 5 minutes to get warm water for a shower. How do we explain things such as this; planned obsolescence, laziness, greed, ignorance, meanness, unconcern for the end user, a focus on self instead of others? These are character deficiencies so again, how does that happen; who is training us? The prophet Haggai reminds us in Haggai 1:5-6 NIV “Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough…. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” In short, we think, by ill-considered shortcut choices, we are “getting ahead,”

but given a little more time we will discover that spiritual repercussions show up as practical deterioration in our lives; in every area. Life is complicated and we’re not nearly as smart as we think we are. God is infinite and isn’t off in the distance watching us to see how we fare in His complicated world. He is as close as our next breath and wants intimate moment by moment relationship with each of us; wants to protect us, guide us, and teach us. Why don’t we take up His offer? Why are we so bent on choosing wrong paths and shortcuts; letting our authentic lives slip out from under us; thinking our finite understanding, knowledge, and subsequent choices are remotely more beneficial than our infinite God’s wisdom and direction? Our actions and choices show whether we love God or prefer sin. Sadly, the notion of evolution has caused many to put God on a distant back burner where they don’t even consider His commandments. Others call themselves Christians but have no notion of their overriding purpose on this earth so they conduct daily activity by intuition. In Colossians 4:5 TPT the Lord tells us part of our purpose. “Walk in the wisdom of God…. and make it your duty to make HIM known.” So that’s it! Make God known by our example and words, learn truth from His Word, and obey Him so our lives end up well. And when we do, God will shape us into His image and everyone will see it and know that God is guiding us with His wisdom, honesty, and integrity.

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HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 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.

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. DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. 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. 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.

NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-748-7264. OLD RIFLES. Lever action Winchester and Marlin riﬂes. Call 801-602-0763. WANT TO BUY. 5 foot 3 point hitch rotary tiller for tractor. (704) 477-1610

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828-429-3100.

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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.

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

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

CARS & TRUCKS 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY for sale. Loaded. Excellent condition. 46,000 miles. Asking $16,500.00. 704-419-2040.

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

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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831 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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I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

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

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

OPEN HOUSE. Come view this beautiful home in Morgan Chapel Village, 105 Oak Lane, Columbus NC 28722-4450. Our Open House is Sunday, 2-21, 2:00 until 4:00. Your hosts will be Sharon Kelly and Delene Morgan, Realtors with Coldwell Banker King. Columbus, NC 28722 (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 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.

FOR RENT

AKC REGISTERED BLACK LAB PUPPIES. Males and females, excellent dispositions, Champion bloodlines. Ready 3/22/21. (704) 914-8241 IMPORTED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. From International Champion Bloodline. $1,500. 828-755-7335.

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.

GASTON COUNTY 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH. Rent $975, Deposit $975, Application Fee $25. 704-472-3100, 704-472-4666. 306 S. King St., Gastonia, NC 28052

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CLEVELAND COUNTY 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. CLEAN SMALL MOBILE HOME for rent. Prefer mature single non-smoker. NO Pets. Cleveland Mall area. $325/mth. + $200.00 deposit. 704-4810925.

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.

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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FEMALE DONKEY. 7 months old. $200. 704-692-8752 (704) 692-7362 CANE CORSO PUPS FOR SALE. AKC Registered, 7 girls, 2 boys. Call for more info, 704974-2716.

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

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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.

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

OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedroom, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open summer 2021. 704-718-4731.

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

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POLK COUNTY

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

FOR RENT

3 ACRES- WELL & SEPTIC. Off South Point Road, Belmont, NC. $120,000. Call (704) 8646129

2002 JEEP WRANGLER TJ. 6 cylinder, auto, 2 door, 133k miles, leather interior, no rust, Rough Country Lift, $11,000. 828-429-5155, leave message if no answer.

BERETTA M9A3. Call 704769-4091.

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

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

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

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GASTON COUNTY

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175

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.

FARM & GARDEN 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

WANT TO BUY

WANTED: NEED A SALON CHAIR AND SINK. Please call 704-482-5205.

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