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Great progress being made on Rocky Branch Park project By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Improving weather has meant that the $95,000 upgrade project at Belmont’s Rocky Branch Park is moving forward. Last week saw employees

of Chapel Hill based Nature Trails hard at work in the Rocky Branch woods. Crew members were tackling tasks like bridge building, brush clearing, and trail blazing. According to Parks and

Rec. director Zip Stowe, the purpose of the major upgrades is to make Rocky Branch a more walkable and a family friendly oasis of outdoor area just a couple of blocks from the heart of downtown. The cost of Phase I of the project

City of Belmont employees Wesley Smith and Jason Cain were doing some work at the Reid Park community garden last week. will be $94,650. “The City funds amount to $46,000,” Stowe said. “The

remaining funds come from the Trailblazer’s by way of grants and donations.”

So, what is the the project entailing? See ROCKY BRANCH, Page 6

Board of Education member Dot Guthrie receives lifetime achievement award Banner-News lottery winner Judy Keller, center, with advertising sales executive Mayra Littman and editor Alan Hodge.

Mt. Holly woman wins $10,000 Banner-News lottery By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

“Are you kidding me?!” Those were the first words out of Mt. Holly resident Judy Keller’s mouth when she was informed Monday morning that she had won the longrunning BannerNews $10,000

cash lottery. After the initial shock wore off, Keller became emotional when the reality sunk in. “I was smiling all day long,” she said. Keller moved to Mt. Holly from Florida back in June

at the urging of a long time friend. She’s been playing the numbers every week since she got here. “I just picked whatever numbers pop into my head,” she said. “I picked a different set every week.” See WINNER, Page 5

Gaston County Board of Education member Dot Guthrie is the recipient of the prestigious Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement that is presented by the American Library Association (ALA). A veteran educator with more than 40 years of dedicated service as a teacher, school librarian, central office administrator, and Board of Education member, Guthrie is “the epitome of an educational leader who goes beyond the call of duty to do what is best for children,” according to Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker, who wrote a recommendation letter in support of Guthrie’s award nomination. Long before becoming the Gastonia Township rep-

Dot Guthrie resentative on the Board of Education, Guthrie worked for Gaston County Schools for more than 30 years. She served as the district’s library/ media services director and was named the Media Coordinator of the Year for three consecutive years. After retiring from Gaston County,

she served as a librarian in the neighboring Clover, South Carolina school district. Well-known and respected in the community, Guthrie wrote the book, “Integrating African-American Literature in the Library and Classroom,” and coordinated the first Gaston County Diversity Book Fair. She has served as a leader, conference presenter, and contributor for the ALA, and two years ago, she was instrumental in founding the first AfricanAmerican history and culture museum in Gaston County. Additionally, she is active in Tabernacle Baptist Church in Gastonia, serving as an associate minister. In 2019-2020, the North Carolina School Boards Association acknowledged See GUTHRIE, Page 4

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS When was the last time you cleaned the coils on your refrigerator?

Turning the corner Well, about this time last year a new word entered our vocabulary- “social distancing”. I know that’s two words but you get the drift. Before SD became a rule to live by, folks could get together and laugh and play and mourn and sing and dance and cut every sort of shine they pleased but another word pulled the plug on that- “Covid”. Then government and politics got involved and suddenly we could not go and do as we pleased because Big Brother said so. It is still going on. It’s for our own good..right? Then came the mask deal. Before this time last year, masks were reserved for Halloween and costume balls and holdups. For the past year they have choked and gagged and stifled us. Many months ago, Sharon had a light bulb go off over her head and she made up a passel of tie-dyed, hippie style masks for us. I told her there was a future in mask making and she could sell them on Ebay but she demurred and since then others have raked in Covid mask cash but that’s OK it was just an outlet for her creative side if nothing else. You know what the silver lining is in the COVID mask thing? Folks with bad breath or bad teeth don’t have to feel so self-conscious. The past year has been tough. Jobs lost. Businesses gone kaput. Businesses that held on by the skin of their teeth. Nerves frayed. Finances kicked in the jimmy. Government basically holding people’s freedoms hostage…as I said..allegedly for our own good. But maybe we’ve turned a corner. Last week the sun came out and the daffodils and forsythias and crocus flowers began to bloom. Several bluebirds have been vying

over the birdhouse in our backyard. I began earnestly looking over seed catalogs in anticipation of the vegetable garden I hope to make. High school football and Alan Hodge other sports got going Banner-News Editor in a time-delayed sort of way but at least they are going. Speaking of going, kids in elementary school went back to “in person learning”- another Covid-caused phrase. Folks are getting their Covid shots. Hats off to the nurses and doctors and other health care folks who are doing the shooting. A few government mandated restrictions are being lifted. This time for our good for real. Spring is here and summer soon. I have been looking at the Kure Beach pier webcam online and saw folks on the beach and pier just happy to be outside and by the ocean. I bought myself a vintage Penn saltwater fishing reel and rod and hope to one day sit on the Kure or some other pier and feel the boards move ever so slightly with the waves and look down at the sea swells and if I catch something will give it to the next fisherman down the line and if I don’t that’s OK too. I feel like we have turned a corner. It feels good. What passes for normalcy is coming, and this boy, just like you, is more than ready for it.

By Tony Marciano My sister’s house came with stainless steel appliances. She gave me her white refrigerator. It is one of those great models that has French doors on top with the freezer on the bottom. There is just one problem. It has a design defect. The freezer doesn’t go through the defrost cycle. The ice builds up behind the inside wall by the coil. You have to unplug it and wait for it to defrost. Then you take off the back of the inside wall and melt any remaining ice. To access the electric plug, we had to pull the refrigerator out of a cubby. While it was out, my wife and I planned to clean the coil. When I was a kid, I watched my mother vacuum the coils on our Kelvinator refrigerator (does anyone remember that brand?). She noted that the dust collected on it making it harder for the unit to run. Since my wife is smaller (complement), she slipped behind the unit and inside the cubby. I asked her to remove the cover and

Meditations

Fear not Many are watching television and social media to see the latest updates on the Coronavirus. It is essential to acknowledge some are living in fear of the Coronavirus. Please be mindful of the most vulnerable, including our elderly and individuals with compromised immune systems. We do need to take precautions and use sound judgment in our behavior. However, we must also remember not to operate from fear, which leads to panic. How can we remain calm and be at peace? “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7 NKJV. These words were given to Timothy to not withdraw from ministry amid diversity and struggle. They are words we can use today as a reminder not to operate from fear but remain faithful to God. God will not lead us into behaviors that are in contradiction to His character. The fear sweeping our country is leading us into gluttony. When gluttony goes unchecked, it leads to greed. Before you rush to the store to buy up all the items on the shelf, check on your elderly neighbor who may not be able to drive. The Holy Spirit has a plan and purpose for our life. As we yield to the Spirit’s will and work in our life, He brings this purpose to reality. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we

have the ability to work and to live in God’s mighty power. If you discover fear is rising within you, remember the words of Jesus. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world Rev. Angela Pleasants gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 NKJV. The peace that Jesus gives guards our hearts and minds. Receiving the peace Jesus gave us does not mean we will never experience conflict. Nor does it mean we can ignore precautions about the Coronavirus. The peace Jesus gives is God’s shalom. It is the peace of wholeness and well-being. When we receive this peace, we can love and serve without fear. Instead of fear and panic, we should focus on what is pure, holy, and lovely. Give prayer, praise, and gratitude to God. Set your mind on things that are above. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8 NKJV.

expose the coil. For Lent, I’ve deWhen she did, we cided to give up pasta, could see the coils bread, and cookies. were covered in Those are my top dust. It looked as three weaknesses. if there was a wool I’ve also given up blanket on it. The cake, candy, and ice dust causes the cream. Lastly, I added coils to run hotter, nuts to the list a few shortening the life Tony Marciano days into Lent. of the refrigeraThere is something tor. The dust was that happens to us when we so thick, you couldn’t see the coils. When my wife finished give up the things that anesvacuuming them, they looked thetize the pain in our souls. For example, I can be havbrand new. The dust didn’t gather ing a bad day. Three bowls overnight. It gathered over of macaroni and cheese will the course of three years. But make all that pain go away. the impact on the refrigerator Bowl number two and three wasn’t because I was hungry. was significant. I think the same can be I just didn’t want to feel bad. said of our lives. I didn’t gain What if I allowed the pain the weight I carry overnight. in my soul to rise up to my Rather, I’ve gained it over gut? What if I didn’t push it time. I like cookies. Don’t down with pizza? What if I take the pasta away from me. had to face the very thing I Pizza is my go-to meal for the was trying to run from. It is weekends. only when we face our fears It’s not just food that trips that we realize they are not as me up. There are character scary as we think they are. issues that prevent me from Fasting will force you to becoming all God created face the truth of your brokenme to be. How do we address ness. It is there, at that place them? We are in the Christian of pain, when we surrender to season of Lent. It is a time of God that His touch of healing introspection through fasting. becomes real. While you are giving up It’s a time to look at where I something for Lent, be sure used to be, where I am, where to give up having a dirty coil I want to be, and what do I have to do to get rid of those on your refrigerator. I’ll be back in two weeks. character defects the same way my wife got rid of the Until then, live well my dust on our refrigerator coils. friend.

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Please join Gaston County Parks & Recreation for another Drive-In Bingo event, Friday, March 25th at 4pm. Event will be held in Dallas Park, in the parking lot at the end of Leisure Lane between the two lakes. Parking lot will open at 3:30pm, at that time we will hand each vehicle a bingo packet and direct them to their parking spot. One packet per vehicle, two cards per game per vehicle.

chase 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 The other day, I ate break- kit delivered to your home or fast in Grits N Greens restau- if you will pick it up. If you rant in Lowell. One wall is pick up your meal kit(s) at the lined with enlarged photos of church on March 27th, please children of differing young note the pickup times 10am ages, working 8-12 hour to 12 noon. shifts, under harsh conditions, A Blessed Easter to all! in the 1900’s, to help put food on the table at home. Sometimes their young formative years were stolen by harsh economic circumstance, but sometimes it was because the From Page 1 father didn’t want to work; possibly so self-centered he Guthrie’s many contributions couldn’t think straight. by presenting the School In the powerful Chris- Board Member Leadership tian movie, Courageous, the Award to her. Kendrick brothers introduce Perhaps most of all, Guththe Courageous Resolution rie is known for her love of which has jumped out of the books, reading, and libraries. film, and penetrated churches “It is appropriate to say and human lives. Why? Be- that one of Mrs. Guthrie’s cause it clearly outlines our callings in life is to promote responsibilities as men, hus- the importance of reading by bands and fathers and deep making sure that the necesdown we recognize its truths. sary resources are available It starts out, to engage children in readAs a father, “I do solemnly ing,” wrote Dr. Booker. “She resolve before God to take wholeheartedly believes that full responsibility for myself, a child’s academic success is my wife, and my children.” dependent on a child’s strong “I will love them, protect foundation in reading.” them, serve them, and teach As chairperson of the them the Word of God as the Board of Education’s curspiritual leader of my home.” riculum and instruction com“I will be faithful to my mittee, Guthrie has worked wife, to love and honor her, with the committee members and be willing to lay down to make a commitment to enmy life for her as Jesus Christ suring that classroom librardid for me.” ies and school media centers “I will bless my children are the best they can be. and teach them to love God “She has provided guidwith all their hearts, all their ance and leadership on two minds, and all their strength.” important projects in Gaston And there are 8 more “I County Schools: our efforts Wills” to this resolution with to update classroom library a final word saying “As for collections and our efforts to me and my house, we will renovate school media censerve the Lord.” Joshua ters,” said Dr. Booker. “The 24:15. Don’t you think our progress we have made in world will be a better place if this area is largely because of all men would simply step up Mrs. Guthrie’s oversight, her regular reminders about how to the plate and do right?

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Seeing Red By Dennis Siracusa This year a brilliant red male cardinal has chosen our home to attack. He has mated and is protecting his territory from imaginary intruders. His mate has built her nest in our holly tree nearby and stops her work occasionally to admire her brave husband beating his brains out on our windows. I wonder when it will stop. There is a grammatical idiom called “seeing red” which has to do with “falling into a state of extreme anger or competitive arousal such that it clouds one’s judgement.” This cardinal certainly seems to have the competitive arousal part down pat; still you have to wonder at his persistence in the face of constant failure and pain. All of this got me thinking of the recent damaging protesting throughout our country. Can you see the alarming parallels to our vigorous bird; violence, anger, persistent destruction of innocent property? I wonder where intelligent human beings begin thinking this is ok? Do you remember the old westerns? Most of us soaked up the stories because we knew good would triumph over evil; still, almost every story had an underhanded person shooting someone out of their saddle, or knocking them unconscious and stealing their property. I wonder if we steep ourselves in enough of those messages, can we adopt the idea that killing or stealing is just the way life is and what belongs to someone else might as well be mine? Proverbs 23:7 NIV warns us that “as a man thinks within himself, so he is.”

Stuart W. Cramer senior Olivia Goodson, was recently named a finalist for the prestigious Park Scholarship to NC State University. She is the only Gaston County student continuing in the scholarship competition and vying to become one of the university’s 40 Park Scholars. Gaston Schools photo

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crucial our school libraries are to the overall instructional program, and her unique ability to rally support and consensus from her fellow Board members.” The Coretta Scott KingVirginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement is named for author and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King and award-winning children’s author Virginia Hamilton, who wrote more than 35 books during her career and received the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1975. The award is presented (in even years) to African-American authors and illustrators for their successful efforts to produce and publish quality literature for children and young adults. In odd years, the award is given to practitioners who use AfricanAmerican literature to engage youth in reading and related activities. Further, all recipients have a proven record of making a significant and lasting literary contribution. As the 2021 practitioner winner, Guthrie was recognized during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards virtual presentation on January 25. She received a medal and $1,500 check.

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

“Big Ben” Henderson selected Officer of the Month Congratulations to Belmont Police Dept. Ofc. Ben “Big Ben” Henderson for being nominated as officer of the month, February 2021. Officer Henderson was nominated for his dedication to serving the public and building relationships throughout the community. Ofc. Henderson has been

assigned to the downtown district since 2017 and has made countless interactions with citizens and business owners which strengthen the bond between The Belmont Police Department and the community we serve. You may recognize Ofc. Henderson from the Downtown area, but do you re-

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March 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 30, 1935 to the late James Small and Pearl Gibson Clark. She is also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Self; daughter in law, Susie Self; sisters, Alma Homesly and Virginia Helton; and brother Bobby Small. Shirley loved to dance, liked country music, arts and crafts, baking and enjoyed shopping at Walmart. Survivors include her sons, Mike Self and wife Becky of Belmont, Joel Self of Belmont, and Terry Self of Belmont; daughter in law, Darlene Self of Belmont; Shirley Ann Cowan, 85, brothers, Joe Small of Stanof Belmont passed away ley and James Arnold Small

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of Lincolnton; 12 grandchildren, Melissa Lowance, Robert Self, Kelly Linder, Joey Gordon, Jennifer Self, Joel Self, Wendy Self, Jessica Self, Lance Self, Brittney George, Faith Self, and Dillon Moore; 21 great grandchildren; and her pet dogs, Honey and Tiny. A Memorial service was held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. at Spiritual Guidance Church, Mt. Holly with Pastors Joe Small and Tim Small officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.bensonfuneralservices. com.

CDC issues guidelines for fully vaccinated people

The Belmont Police Department has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Belmont has a detective that focuses on crimes against children and monitors an array of networks that predator’s use to exploit children. NCMEC has created “NetSmartz” for young kids to learn about dangers on the internet. “NetSmartz” is an invaluable website that provides Videos, Games and Activities for kids of all ages to participate in to learn safer internet practices. Belmont PD will post monthly videos from “NetSmartz” as an ongoing reminder, but encourages everyone to explore the site and help protect the youth of the community. Simply follow this link https://www.netsmartzkids.org/.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ssued its first set of recommendations on activities that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume. The new guidance—which is based on the latest science — includes recommendations for how and when a fully vaccinated individual can visit with other people who are fully vaccinated and with other people who are not vaccinated. This guidance represents a first step toward returning to everyday activities in our communities. CDC will update these recommendations as more people are vaccinated, rates of COVID-19 in the community change, and additional scientific evidence becomes available. The guidelines state: Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or staying 6 feet apart. Visit with unvaccinated people from one other household indoors without wearing masks or staying 6 feet apart if everyone in the other household is at low risk for severe disease. Refrain from quarantine and testing if they do not have symptoms of COVID-19 after contact with someone who has COVID-19. A person is considered fully

vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose of vaccine. Although vaccinations are accelerating, CDC estimates that just 9.2% of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine that the FDA has authorized for emergency use. While the new guidance is a positive step, the vast majority of people need to be fully vaccinated before COVID19 precautions can be lifted broadly. Until then, it is important that everyone continues to adhere to public health mitigation measures to protect the large number of people who remain unvaccinated. CDC recommends that

fully vaccinated people continue to take these COVID-19 precautions when in public, when visiting with unvaccinated people from multiple other households, and when around unvaccinated people who are at high risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19: Wear a well-fitted mask. Stay at least 6 feet from people you do not live with. Avoid medium- and large-sized inperson gatherings. Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Follow guidance issued by individual employers. Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations.

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A new bridge at Rocky Branch Park.

Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe on the Rocky Branch Park trail.

ROCKY BRANCH From Page 1 “The trail is being widened to give it multi-purpose use,” said Stowe. “Several of the old bridges are being taken out and replaced with seven new ones. The trail will be a lot better for walking. There will also be a new split rail fence.” Improved drainage and erosion control is also included in the work. A tour of the project last week showed a lot of work has taken place. The improved trail is nice and wide and covered in crushed gravel. The new bridges are sturdy and cross the creek at several scenic locations where the water flows over large and small stones. The overall feel is like being in a deep and lovely forest despite

the fact that downtown Belmont is barely a mile away. “We hope to bring groups to the trail for activities such as nature walks,” Stowe said. “It’s nice and peaceful in the woods.” Eventually the trail will link up with another section of the Carolina Thread Trail and go all the way to Cramerton. Rocky Branch Park has primarily been a mountain biking/hiking trail park. It first opened for use in July 2013 with a couple miles of biking and hiking trails. It was carved out of the woods at the bend in the road where Sacco St. and Woodrow Ave. meet. The initial construction was done mainly with volunteer labor and free land mak-

The new trail.

A Rocky Branch trail marker. Photos by Alan Hodge Boy Scouts erected this bike ing it one of the city’s best repair station at Rocky Branch park deals ever. Park. Just around the corner from Rocky Branch Park, nic shelter has been erected Reid Park at 305 Sacco St. with four tables expected to is also getting some much arrive soon. A small community garneeded attention. A new picden with raised beds and surrounded by a white picket fence is also being freshened up at Reid Park. Stowe outlined plans for the garden. “We are hoping to get the Reid community involved in the garden,” he said. “We are my knowledge with people contacting local churches and in my community? Do I have people that live in the neighenough time to attend training and to complete the volunteer service? North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Volunteers support the mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable gardening practices that grow healthy people, gardens, landscapes, and communities. Their vision is a healthier world through environmental stewardship. If you answered yes to these questions, this course is for you! Contact Julie Flowers, Horticulture Agent for Gaston County, at (704) 922-2104. Deadline for applications is The babbling brook. April 1, 2021.

New Extension Master Gardener Volunteer course begins April 5th Beginning April 5th, students will begin the journey to becoming an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Volunteer. New for 2021 is the delivery of the course; offering participants the same great program, but from the safety and comfort of their homes. Virtual delivery also means flexibility of personal schedules. The 12week virtual program will include weekly class gatherings with the Instructor, reading and homework assignments, quizzes, and fun interactive activities for everyone. Cost for the training is $125.00. Upon completion of the course, students enter a oneyear Internship, where they are required to volunteer 40 hours in their choice of many community activities. Interns

also are encouraged to join the MASTER GARDENER Group of Gaston County, where they will meet other folks who have completed the process. Once the Internship is completed, they become Certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and commit to 20 hours of volunteer service and 10 continuing education hours per year thereafter. Is the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program for you? To help you decide if you should apply, ask yourself these questions- Do I want to learn more about the culture and maintenance of many types of plants? Am I eager to participate in a practical and intense training program? Do I look forward to sharing

Mountain bike fun area at Rocky Branch Park. borhood.” In other Belmont Parks and Rec. news, Stowe said that his department will soon be receiving a trailer that will be loaded with recreational

equipment and taken to local parks and neighborhoods. More on that in a future story. Also, Davis Park will be getting a picnic shelter later this year.

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Holy Angels adds innovative technology to its special education programming By Shawn Flynn Internationally recognized as innovators, Holy Angels continues to enhance its special education programming by adding two 70-inch Sharp Aquos Interactive Whiteboards in its classrooms in the Morrow Center. “This is transformative for our education program,” said Charli Sommers, program director for the Morrow Center. “It’s going to enhance our teachers’ abilities to provide modified and adaptive lessons to our residents.” A recent study showed Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi-sensory style of learning. There is solid ground based on the results of studies to believe that IWBs are not only effective for instruction in general education classrooms, but also effective in special education settings making specific recommendations of the possible improvements that could be made utilizing IWB, for students with disabilities. Thus, students with severe attention difficulties were helped to maintain attendtion to tasks and those with fine motor difficulties worked on coordination. “I love the fact that instead of just talking to them I

have the opportunity to show them and explore,” said Ashley Brown, special education instructor for Morrow Center, Area 1. “I can use a pointer to go hand over hand to help them engage with the boards.” Not only do the boards come with state-of-the-art technology, but the stands are equipped with hydraulics, enabling instructors to raise the board to teach the entire class, or lower the board to allow individual students to interact with the lesson. Just a few weeks after installing the boards, instructors can already see a difference it’s making in the classroom. “It absolutely enhances the education program,” Somers said. “It provides a multi-sensory approach for the residents. They are able to go up to the board, touch them, hear what’s coming out of the speakers and see the graphics on the screen.” The residential-based program at Holy Angels ensures students can continue to receive the medical services they require throughout the school day, while also receiving the education they deserve. “By providing choicemaking options and increased involvement, these interactive whiteboards give our students the power to enhance their independence

Resident Nolan with Ashley Brown.

Resident Kinsey with Charli Somers.

in activities, which in turn, Moody. The Aquos Interactive enhances their overall quality of life,” said Holy An- Whiteboards and accomgels President/CEO Regina panying technology were

provided by a generous grant from the Challenge Foundation Properties, a leading charter school facil-

An Imperial Easter egg exhibit The Gaston County Museum, 131 West Main Street, Dallas, will feature a new exhibit, now through May 29, 2021, in the Gathering Room Gallery and on the museum website at Gaston.Museum@ gastongov.com highlighting Imperial Easter eggs. George and Edith Poston collected rare, beautiful decorative eggs from all over the world. This exhibit showcases

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this large, unique collection of decorative eggs donated to the museum by the late couple’s family. Delving into the history of decorative eggs and Faberge eggs, this exhibit will explore why the egg became a traditional symbol for Easter and features decorative eggs in a variety of materials including wood, glass, and gold inlaid with various gemstones. For more information, contact, Hannah Musselwhite, Curator, at Hannah. Musselwhite@gastongov. com Currently the museum is open to the public: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am – 5pm. Hours are subject to change due to local pandemic guidelines. The museum has implemented new safety and cleaning procedures in line with CDC, state, and county guidelines to safeguard our staff and visitors.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Cram Cramer C mer Memorial M i l United Methodist Church

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

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

N. Main St • Cramerton, NC

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

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

704-825-9861

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

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

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

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

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Riverside Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

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.

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info

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MICS vs TJCA football scenes... The Mt. Island Charter School Raptors football squad took on the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons last week. The game was a close one with the Gryphons ironing out a 25-21 win. Congratulations to Joshua B. Stoney, Dylan Bisson, Jadon Robinson and Jaden Lockhart for being selected the Mountain Island Charter players of the game. Also, kicker #15 Todd Pledger just signed to play for UNC. Here are some scenes from the exciting contest. Photos by Michael Strauss Studio

Time for a change! Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org

Gas prices most expensive since April 2019 Pump prices in the Carolinas continue to increase on the week, with North and South Carolina state averages now being the most expensive daily average price since April 2019. North Carolina’s gas price average has climbed 22 cents since mid-February, while South Carolina’s average climbed 23 cents. North Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $2.57, seeing a 1-cent increase on the week. This is 28 cents more expensive than a month ago and 36 cents more expensive than last year. South Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $2.51, seeing a 3-cent increase on the week. This is 29 cents more expensive than a month ago and 41 cents more expensive than last year. National gas price average has reached $2.77, seeing a nickel increase on the week, which is a 31-cent jump in the last month and nearly 40 cents more expensive compared to a year ago, which was right before state lockdowns. Pump prices are increasing as refinery utilization is at an all-time low and crude oil prices surged by more than $2/bbl to $66/bbl the highest price in nearly two years. The jump in crude followed OPEC’s surprise decision to minimally increase production in April.

This past week has spoiled us with this spring-like weather! It has been so nice seeing sunshine, hearing the birds sing, and the mud finally drying up. At least for now, the rains have ceased, and the gray sky has cleared. This kind of weather gives us a bad case of spring fever. It makes us yearn for a change. In a life often dark and dreary, without hope, we long for a change. That change can be found in Jesus. As Jesus was nailed to the cross, He was crucified between two criminals. Many people came by Jesus and mocked Him. Even one of the criminals beside Jesus mocked Him as well, telling Him to save them and Himself. The other criminal began to rebuke his fellow criminal, asking him if he did not fear God since both were facing the same fate on the cross. He admitted that he and the other criminal were deserving of death for their crimes, yet Jesus was innocent, and had done nothing worthy of death. He then asked Jesus to remember him when He entered His heavenly kingdom. Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43, ESV). This dying criminal found

change that horrific day as he and Jesus were dying. He had spent a lifetime living for himself, indulging in a life of crime and sin. In the last moments of his life, he found what his life had longed for, Jesus. If you have never experienced the lifechanging love of Jesus, now is the perfect time for a change. Like the criminal, it begins with repentance. When we come to Jesus, we must be ready for change, sorry for what we have been. This leads to confession, acknowledging what we have done. The criminal acknowledged what he was, and that he deserved death. He also found forgiveness through his faith in Jesus as Lord. When we come by faith in Jesus, with repentant hearts, we will also find forgiveness. Ultimately this dying criminal found eternal life that day on the cross. He would join Jesus forever in heaven, paradise! A life-changing experience with Jesus Christ grounded in faith leads to forgiveness, salvation, and paradise with Jesus for all eternity. Today in heaven Jesus is on His throne, and that criminal who found a change in Jesus that day is there too. Are you ready for a change though Jesus? Jesus is ready to save you, forgive you, and give you eternal life. Maybe today it’s time for a change!

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Red Raiders meet Storm in gridiron action The South Point Red Raiders Varsity football team visited Stuart Cramer High last week and played the Storm Varsity team. When the dust settled, the Red Raiders had pounded out a 42 to 24 win. The child in one of the photos is South Point coach Adam Hodge’s son watching his first Red Raider game. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

More South Point vs Stuart Cramer scenes...

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

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Gaston County High School students to attend 2021 Governor’s School Congratulations to the 15 Gaston County high school students who were chosen to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School 2021. Check out the list below to see if you know someone who is going to Governor’s School, and if so, give them a “shout out.” Governor’s School - East at Meredith College, Raleigh Aaron Hollar, East Gaston High School - Instrumental Music, Euphonium Luis Tejada, East Gaston High School - Social Science Evan Friday, Forestview High School - Math William Barnes, Forestview High School - Natural Science Amy Hernandez Gutierrez, Hunter Huss High School - English Kylie Puett, North Gaston High School - English Dylan Nicks, South Point High School - Math Hailey Royall, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Natural Science Governor’s School - West at High Point University Amarah Kendrick, Ashbrook High School - Dance Austin Moss, Forestview High School - English Margaret Lu, Forestview High School - Social Science Navaeh Meadows, North Gaston High School - English Lydia Crawford, South Point High School - Choral Music, Alto 1 Scotlyn Wyatt, South Point High School - English Autumn Deal, South Point High School - Visual Art

Amy Hernandez Gutierrez

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Luis Tejada

Evan Friday

William Barnes

Kylie Puett

Dylan Nicks

Hailey Royall

Amarah Kendrick

Austin Moss

Margaret Lu

Navaeh Meadows

Lydia Crawford

Scotlyn Wyatt

Autumn Deal

The South Point Red Raider JV team sojourned to Shelby last Thursday where they took on the Crest High Chargers. South Point’s gridiron learning curve continued with a 36-22 loss. Here are some scenes from the action-packed evening. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

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Jenkins named finalist in 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program

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Kuhlman leads Crusaders to semifinal victory Maria Kuhlman (pictured #15) went 6-for-8 from three-point range to lead the Belmont Abbey women’s basketball team to a 74-59 win over no. 4 seed Tusculum in NCAA Southeast Regional semifinal action this evening. The win marks the 19th straight for the Crusaders, who now own a 23-2 record on the year. How It Happened Brittany Autry scored the first basket of the contest, in a first quarter that was back and forth. A layup by Kuhlman with less than a minute to go in the quarter tied the game at 10, though Tusculum had a 13-10 lead when the period expired. A 5-0 run midway through

the second pulled The Abbey to within three, at 22-19. The tough Crusader defense did not give up a field goal over the last three and a half minutes of the quarter, and The Abbey pulled to within four, 28-24 at halftime. The Crusader offense exploded in the third. The team went opened the quarter with a 5-0 run. Autry scored six straight Abbey points. Kuhlman scored nine points in the last two minutes, and the Crusaders held a 49-44 lead heading into the final period. Two free throws by Keyanna Spivey to start the third made it an 11-2 Abbey run. The Crusaders made their free throws down the stretch to wrap up the 74-59 victory.

Gaston Day School is excited to announce that Senior, Tori Jenkins, has been named a Finalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists are based on an outstanding academic record through high school, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, honors and awards received, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and must write an essay. About 15,000 Semi-Finalist advanced to the Finalist level. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of Finalists. Approximately 7,600 Finalists will be selected to receive a Merit Scholarship® award. Scholarship winners will be announced beginning in April 2021. Photo by Allen McLamb

Gaston Christian runners...

South Point beat Chase 5-1 Thursday night at Lineberger Stadium to become Southwestern 2A co-conference soccer champions with Shelby. The scoreboard represents their overall regular season record. 11-3. The head coach is Chris Baity. This is the first conference title for the boys soccer team since 1998. Photo by Calvin Craig/Superraiders

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Gaston Christian School recently hosted the NCISAA Winter Track and Field Carnival. The GCS 4x800 team (pictured) of Garrett Huffman, Thomas Bunko, Ryan Thornburg, and Jake Sosebee placed 2nd overall. Adam Hoyle ran a 4:36 in the 1600, his time qualifies him for the state meet in May and was the top time among 3A runners. Adam also placed top 5 in the 1000 meter run. Luke Hoyle finished in the Top 5 in the 55 meter dash and top ten in the 300 meter dash. Connor Nanney placed in the top 5 in both the 500 and the 1000 Meter runs. GCS photo

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Mt. Holly Spring Season 2021 sports sign ups - Important Information! The City of Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. has been approved to play all the spring sports normally offered but with some restrictions. Based on new guidelines from the NCDHHS, there are a few things that will be done differently: Players, coaches, referees/umpires and staff will be required to wear a mask. Spectators are highly encouraged to wear masks. Guidelines on the masks are subject to change at any point based on NCDHHS guidelines. Capping the number of players/teams in each age group so everyone should sign up as early as possible. Registration for certain age groups could close before the official end date. Volleyball will now

be played outside on a grass court. To avoid park overcrowding, sports might have specific practice/game days. To also avoid park overcrowding, there will be spreading out of sports over different timelines. Soccer and girl’s grass volleyball will be played first. Tee-ball, baseball & girl’s softball will be played second. Games will be played against Mount Holly teams only. For additional information, please contact Connor Sisk at connor.sisk@mtholly.us. Adult Sports Contact Connor Sisk, Athletic Coordinator, at connor.sisk@mtholly.us or 704-951-3024 for questions.

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NOW HIRING GRILL COOK at Established Restaurant located in Boiling Springs, NC. Call (704) 301-2488

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FRIENDSHIP IN FOREST CITY NOW HIRING ALL LEVELS. Mechanics and Technicians. Top Flat Rate Pay, Signing Bonus, Relocation Pay, Paid Vacation, 401k Contribution, Proﬁt sharing, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Let us give you a career path! Email: djohnson@friendshipauto.com WANTED LIVE-IN SITTER 5-6 DAYS PER WEEK FOR ELDER PERSON. Quiet setting, located Rutherford/Polk County line area. Some housekeeping & errands required. Interested applicants please call Patty, 828980-5386 between 9am-7pm. 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) 480-9340

BUSINESS SERVICES

YEAR LONG LAWN CARE SERVICE. Get all your grass cutting services today. Free estimates call Brad Long 704689-8888 to get on our spring list now. longbrad1963@gmail. com

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 before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174.

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568 TURNING 65 AND NEED MEDICARE? IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 THIS YEAR AND NEED A MEDICARE PLAN, I CAN HELP. MY NAME IS DARIS CURRY, I AM A LOCAL AGENT THAT SPECIALIZES MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. CALL OR EMAIL ME FOR A PLAN QUOTE, MANY OF WHICH HAVE $0 DOLLAR PREMIUMS AND $0 COPAYS. daris.curr y@healthmarkets. com or Call 704-418-2922.

SALES ASSOCIATE POSITION (FULL TIME). JB Ellis Locksmith is looking to hire a full time Sales Associate. Customer service experience a plus! Valid drivers license and background check required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC.

JOB IN HYDROPONIC GROW ROOM. Daytime job for self-motivated individual in hydroponic grow room. Approximately 30 hours a week in good clean environment. Must have good driving record and able to lift 50 lbs. No experience necessary will train. Call 704-4661998 and leave your info. Will return call. ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

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

EMPLOYMENT GREAT WORKS PRIVATE CARE. A newly licensed home care agency is now hiring PCA/ CNA’s in your area. For Seniors in need of home or after surgery care, we are accepting new clients. Call 704-374-5286 Today! We Do Great Works. greatworksllp@gmail.com

J & H JUNK REMOVAL. Have junk cluttering your home? What about that old shed? Is your yard overgrown? In need of demo services? Call J & H Junk Removal today for a free quote! (828) 351-9168 hardinjonesmoving@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

J & M LAWNCARE SERVICE. Shelby area, mowing, edging, trimming & blowing. Free estimates, insured. (704) 974-9981

TEXTILES. First Staffing is recruiting drawing operators, spinning operators, carding operators, and warping/creeling operators for Milliken’s Golden Valley Location. While these are temporary positions, they may lead to permanent employment with Milliken once certain requirements are met. Milliken offers a comprehensive benefits package after hire. Milliken is offering a retention bonus of $510.00 if you meet the criteria. Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18. Shifts available: 2nd 4pm to 12am, 3rd 12am to 8am and on rotating shift week on 1st, week on 2nd, week on 3rd. Monday - Friday. Applicants must pass company required skill testing and background screening. Looking for applicants with stable work history preferably in textiles. AA/Disability/Vet/EEO. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $12.52 per hour plus bonus. Apply in person at 317 W. Main St. Forest City, NC or online at www.1firststaffing.com (828) 245-8787 jobs@ 1firststaffing.com

SPA 39. Full Body Relaxation. Walk-ins welcome! Appointments preferred. 1230-6 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. 980552-9274.

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County. Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

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. 910-7777194, www.linkedin.com/in/ trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail.com (252) 314-0777 trudieu@yahoo.com 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 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. 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.

FOR SALE

THREE BURIAL PLOTS. Easy accessible, for sale at Cleveland Memorial Park, 1225 College Ave, Boiling Springs. NC $2000. Will pay transfer fee. (704) 480-5595

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

ALL LIKE NEW! 2 ceiling fans, paid $250 each, asking $125 each. 2 large vertical shades, 70” tall X 75” wide, paid $1100, asking $600, and 75” tall X 104” wide, paid $2200, asking $1000. (704) 418-6116 1992 FORD F-150 XLT, high mileage, good work truck, REDUCED PRICE: $1,790. Two recliners, $45 each. FREE FIREWOOD Oak/Pine. 828289-1817.

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

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading excavation and hauling needs! (704) 6005438 deskin832@yahoo.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 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.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE. Fri. March 19th and Sat. March 20th, 8AM-Until. Items for sale: Cherry Buffet, Dinning Room Furniture, Antique Oak Bedroom Furniture,Twin beds, Sofas, Chairs, Handmade Quilts, California Ivy Dishes, Jewelry, Books, Organ, Wood/ Coal Heater, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer, Amish Heater, Yard Tools, Push Mowers, Grandfather Clock and more. 2638 S. Post Road., Shelby, NC 28152

ANTIQUES 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. 828-382-0075.

1998 4-CYLINDER RANGER CRATE MOTOR, $600. 2001 Mustang V6-3.8 motor and transmission, 22k miles, $800 both. Set of 235/70/16 Continental tires, brand new, $200. 2019 Ford F-150 Grills, $100 each. Set of Aluminum Wheels, ‘19 F-150 take-off, $300. Intakes for Ford F-150 and Mustangs 5.0 engine, $50 each. 828-287-3820. 2 ADULT BICYCLES. Men’s 26” GT-Timberline, 21 speed. Women’s - 26” Fuji-Saratoga, 7 speed. $350.00 for both. 704418-0372. S&B COLD AIR INTAKE and 3 inch MBRP Cat back Exhaust-2016 and up V-6 Colorado. $300.00 for both. 704473-4567. PIANO FOR SALE. Kimball console piano with bench, good condition, Ideal for students. $150. (704) 600-7865 ITEMS FOR SALE. Combination TV stand and Bookcase-$25.00, Grandfather clock-$25.00, 2 piece desk with chair-$30.00, Outdoor Patio Set (table, 4 chairs with cushions)-$60.00, Kitchen table (3ft. x 6.5ft)-$60.00, Quilts, Nick-Nacks, 2 small stereos w/ speakers-$15 each, and lots of other items. 704-477-5460. ANTIQUE DRESSING TABLE w/attached mirror, perfect condition. Dwayer 7-drawer dresser, large mirror ornate w/ cubby holes, perfect condition, $300 both. 828-447-3860. WALL MOUNT GAS HEATER. Wheel horse mover (very nice), 5x10 trailer, ladies Rolex watch, galvanized tin, never used. Chesnee, SC, (601) 740-0837 PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823. WINCHESTER BLACK TALON 357 Magazine Shells, $200; 410 Upper for AR-15 with 11-Round Magazine, $400. (828) 429-6763 ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our New Merchandise, tins, glassware, dishes & Easter items and big ﬁrst of year sales. 704-312-6410. 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

IN SEARCH OF REASONABLE PRICED STUMP REMOVER. I have a couple that needs to be removed. Call Bernie, 828-755-8001. COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864542-4562. HUSQVARNA 46” ZERO TURN MOWER Good Condition $700. Craftsman Mower 42” with Bagger (Fair Condition) $300. Call (803) 222-3348 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. 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 before the rush begins. 704-692-4449. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272. 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. LIKE NEW COUCH WITH 2 RECLINERS. $250 (704) 4192008 FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 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. HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 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.

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

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

BOER GOATS FOR SALE. 828-289-0436.

1995 CADILLAC LIMO. Needs a little work, 90k miles, $850. 828-429-9831.

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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

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 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 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 CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS. $5 cross stitch ornaments to inspire during these hard times—-Covid-19. Christmas designs, favorites of yours, personalizing—in your favorite colors. (828) 287-3412 teddybear93_890@yahoo.com ONE CRYPT FOR SALE. Located at Rose Hill in the Garden. Unit 1, Crypt 16. Call for other details. 336-580-1866. FOOD GRADE WATER TOTES. Burning barrels, solid top plastic 55 gallon, 15 gallon jugs, totes for dog or goat houses. Jeff (828) 327-4782 DARK BROWN LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE. Like new. Must sell. Best offer. (980) 4040328

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 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

WANT TO BUY WANTED OLD JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Non Running. Wanted for yard art only. (704) 472-7800

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

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

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY BIG HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Lawndale, NC. $1,250. House with bonus rooms 704538-7661. HOUSE IN COUNTRY. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, private back yard, W/D hookup Sec Dep & Ref required. 704-538-7661. Ellenboro, NC 28040 RELAX AT THE LAKE. 4BR, 3 bath house. Central H&A. $1,500 month plus deposit. For more information call 704-6006436, 864-805-0035. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. Totally remodeled, on private lot in Kings Mountain No pets. References required. 704-418-3790

WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545

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

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

NEO MASTIFF XXL BULLY CROSS. 3 females, 1 male. UTD on shots, wormer. 8 wks, $600. Call or text 704-600-5388

1/2 TO 1 ACRE LAND. I’m looking to buy 1/2 to 1 acre of land north of the new 74 Bypass in Cleveland County. Text: (980) 295-8339

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843670-9727.

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

WE BUY Cars, Trucks, Vans. Running or not. Lost titles or have titles. We take over payments. 704-524-3387.

12 ROLLS TOILET PAPER. Great Deal! Only $4.49. Call 828-287-3272.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

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

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

2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

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WANT TO BUY OLD RIFLES Lever action Winchester and Marlin riﬂes. Call 801-6020763.

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

FREE FIREWOOD! I have two downed trees in my yard. Need cut-up and hauled away. You keep the wood. 828-382-0149.

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.

4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. Make offer. 704-473-9167. 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

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY ICC AREA, VERY SMALL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Rent includes water, sewer, garbage and power. $425 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

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FARM & GARDEN GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704-692-4079. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272. HAY FOR SALE Round bales. First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems. Stored indoors. $45.00. Cow hay stored outdoors-$25.00/roll. 704-2840600. ONE ROW COLE PLANTER ON Gill Frame. $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch $200. 1999 Taurus Wagon $1450. Call anytime (704) 482-6010 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50. Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry. 704-477-8623 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

AKC FRENCH BULLDOGS AVAILABLE! FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE BLUE WITH BLUE EYES FULL AKC ! INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS, EXACTLY WHAT A FRENCHIE SHOULD LOOK LIKE. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PUPPY; SHE CAN’T WAIT TO COME HOME TO HER NEW FAMILY! $1600. JASONCHAFFEE29@YAHOO.COM

CARS & TRUCKS 1991 CHEVROLET Silverado. 200K mi. New exhaust, tires, brakes, AC, radiator, battery, hoses, belts and paint. $3000 (704) 915-7795 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 105,000 miles, all the buttons, services every 3000 miles. Retired lady owned. $9400 (704) 482-5465 1998 FORD ESCORT FOR SALE. Good cheap transportation with high mileage, new battery. Very dependable, $1500. 864-316-2348.

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LOTTERY WINNER! THANK YOU! to all our loyal readers and advertisers who support the Banner-News! Last week’s winning lottery numbers were drawn by McKenzie Oakes at Twisted Sugar, located at 7 North Main Street in Belmont, NC, NC. The winning numbers were 11, 26 & 37. Judy Keller of Mt. Holly correctly guessed all three numbers! Congratulations Judy! Thank you to all the loyal Banner-News readers that have submitted entries for the past several years!