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Thelma Farris - a century and counting By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Home is where the heart is and for Thelma Skidmore Farris, home has been North Belmont for a century-, that’s right, a century. Farris came into the world- a very different world than today- on May 23, 1920. She was the daughter of Carrie and Floyd Skidmore and was the sixth of twelve kids. Her father was a house

painter by trade and her mom worked at the nearby Acme textile mill. The family lived on School St. Thelma attended the old North Belmont school which was located on the same ground as the current North Belmont Elementary. She made it through fourth grade then left to stay at home and help take care of her siblings. Church has always been a big part of her life. She is a lifelong member of Goshen

Freewill Baptist in North Belmont and still pays her tithes every month. “I kept the nursery there for over forty years,” she says proudly. When she was younger, Thelma and some of her friends would ride the P&N train for day trips. “We would go to Charlotte and look around,” she said. “We always had a good time.” See FARRIS, Page 3

Thelma Skidmore Farris hit 100 years old on May 23. Here she is with daughters Wanda Dalrymple (left) and Sherry Smith. Photo by Alan Hodge

The late James Biggerstaff of Belmont manned a gun turret on the USS Nevada during the D-Day invasion.

A local WWII veteran recalled D-Day By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

On May 25, Memorial Day, we paused to honor the men and women of our nation’s military service. This coming Saturday, June 6,

we mark the 76th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-Day during WWII. This story about Belmont resident the late James Biggerstaff who passed away on July 28th, 2019 blends those two dates into one reflective

memory. On June 6, 1944 Biggerstaff was a U.S. Navy sailor manning a 14-inch gun turret on board the USS Nevada battleship pouring 1,500pound shells into German See D-DAY, Page 4

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My Opinion: Old photos are priceless

I’m taking welding classes and haven’t burned down the school (yet) By Tony Marciano

In this office we have an old file cabinet with four drawers packed with treasure. No, there’s no money or jewels here, at least not the kind that you can spend or wear on your finger or around your neck or dangle from your earlobes, no, the goodies of which I speak are old photographs taken long before the “Digital Age” arrived. Most are black and white. They were taken with ancient instruments called film cameras. As some of you old folks recall, before digital cameras all pictures were taken with a device that held film and when you had shot your roll, you took the film to a drugstore and left it and had it developed into pictures and went back later and picked the pictures up. And no one, I mean no one, ever waited to get home to open the envelope up to see how they turned out, as that was done in the car in the drugstore parking lot where all eyes fell upon the fresh photos and the joy, sadness, excitement, or whatever they depicted was revealed for the first time. The result of having all those pictures in your house, office, etc. was they were often put into a thing called an album or scrapbook or in our case a file cabinet for viewing as you had a refreshment and leafed through the pages or pictures you could actually hold in your hand. However, in the case of a newspaper like this one that was operated by a succession of pack rats that didn’t like to throw pictures away (especially Dwight Frady) , the photos piled up faster than they could be run in print and so ended up being crammed in the file cabinet. I love looking at those pictures. In some cases they are of people that have had their moment of glory and faded from the scene. In other cases they are of folks obscure and unknown to anyone but the photographer and themselves. One thing I especially like about looking through our old photos is the change in hair and clothing styles over the years. In the pictures from the 1940s and 1950s, most of the people are nicely dressed in what would be

called a conservative manner. The waistband of pants is up where it belongs not halfway to the knees. Can I get a witness? Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor The men always wore a hat and not a baseball hat with the logo of chewing tobaccy brand or some such on the front, but a nice fedora hat. The women can be seen wearing cotton dresses or skirts and they all look neat and clean. Then came the 1970s and the attire seen on folks included such hilarities as polyester leisure suits, white belts, bell bottom britches, tube tops, and shoes (men included) with ‘stacked’ heels and soles. Our photos also trace hairstyles. The older pics show guys with hair in place via the Lucky Tiger or Brylcreem method, and the women with their coiffures often aided by a Toni home permanent. My mom used the Toni concoction and the aroma was enough to give you a buzz if you got too close when it was being blended up. Once again I shall pick on the 1970s as a time of hairstyle mayhem (mine was down to the shoulders). Looking at the photos from that era, I see the men with hair blow-dried into a devil may care, whipped crème configuration. As for the girls, the 1970s was the heyday of Big Hair. Achieving Big Hair needed a blow drier, a teasing brush, lots of vigorous stroking of the mane, and gallons of hairspray to hold the cotton candy-like mass in place. At night this atomic bomb mushroom cloud-like bouffant was often contained and preserved by being wrapped in toilet paper in a manner not unlike the way ancient Egyptians prepared folks like Tutankhamun for eternal rest. Mom wore a pair of drawers (clean) on her head. I know lots of you still have some old photo albums gathering dust. Why don’t you take them out, or even better, find some kids to show them to and let them see what life was like in the Age of Kodak.

One Father’s Day my wife got me a Flux Welder machine. It is an entry level machine for welding. As hard as I tried, I don’t weld; I burn holes into metal. A friend tried to teach me to use a Mig welder. This is a step up from a Flux Welder. Again, my gift of burning holes in the metal showed up well. Needing an instructor, I registered for welding classes at Central Piedmont Community College. My instructor started us with oxygen/acetylene welding which uses an open flame. It’s a miracle I haven’t burned down the Harper Campus of CPCC each time I lit the flame. I learned to identify the liquid bubble and how to use it to weld two pieces of metal. I’m getting better each week. Besides signing up for a welding class, I volunteer at a Classic Car Restoration shop. The owner, Billy, taught me to use a Mig welder. I took the skills I learned at CPCC with an oxygen/acetylene torch and began to apply it to an electric Mig welder. I was proud of the first four lines of weld I laid on the piece of metal. Billy turned the metal over to show me if the weld was effective. I could see a blue circle where I had welded and felt good about myself. Billy wanted more weld on side two of the metal. We increased voltage and adjusted

the speed of the wire but there was no change. Again we increased voltage and began to see a little pile of weld on the other side. More voltage produced more steel on the other side. One final adjustment of the voltage and wire speed and there was equal steel on both sides of the piece of flat metal. It was so different than the first Mig weld I applied where the steel was on side one of the metal but not on side two. Welding on side one but not on side two does not securely weld two pieces of steel. As Billy explained to me how to adjust voltage and wire speed, it reminded me how I used to build wooden model airplanes. I was notorious for not putting enough glue between two pieces of wood and thought glue, spread across the joint, would secure the two pieces of wood together. It didn’t work. The same was true for welding steel. I was melting two pieces of metal, whether it was with a torch or an electric arc, I had to identify the liquid bubble. Once I created that, I would maneuver it across the metal with the correct amount of heat to join two pieces of metal through their core. If done properly, I would create

a secure weld. I think the same can be true a b o u t Christianity. It’s too Tony Marciano easy to apply a thin veneer of faith to the surface of our lives similar to a weld being on the surface without it penetrating to our very core. Just as the weld has to go through both sides of the metal to secure the pieces together, I think Christianity has to go past the surface of our head and penetrate every cell in our being until it comes out our fingertips. When that happens, it changes us from the inside out. It’s real. It’s genuine. It’s our faith. Rather than believe so we can belong to a group, we believe because it’s in our very being. I’m having a blast learning welding from two very patient leaders. I’m also enjoying watching God move deeper and deeper into my person. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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“Be Ye Angry, But Sin Not”! … WHAT?!? Ephesians 4:26 KJV - Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath. It was Tuesday, May 24, 2020, I began my morning with my Bible Scripture Devotional! Next, I turned on the television and started watching “CBS This Morning”. I would witness Gayle King, broadcast journalist, become emotional on air Tuesday morning discussing “two racially charged incidents involving black men that transpired on Monday”. Quoting from Ms. King, as she speaks to viewers “I am speechless. I am really, really speechless about what we’re seeing on television this morning. It feels to me like open season … and that sometimes it’s not a safe place to be in this country for black men.” Quoting from an added news source, it was reported that “Ms. King was responding to ‘CBS This Morning’s’ report on the disturbing case involving a white woman in Central Park who was recorded on cell phone video by a black man as she calls in a false accusation to 911 that the man is threatening her life. The video has stirred widespread outrage as it evokes the long history of false accusations against black men that have led to death, imprisonment and other grave consequences for the wrongly accused.” Let me go further and note. earlier in the broadcast, it shows “CBS This Morning” reporting “on a case unfolding in Minneapolis in which a black man died after being arrested on suspicion of forgery. A video of part of the incident shows the suspect being held down on the street by a police officer who had his knee pressing down on the man’s neck. The man

can be heard on the video clip telling police “I can’t breathe” and pleading for relief. In the video captured by a passerby, other bystanders can be heard urging the police to ease up on the man’s neck.” This man died shortly after arriving at the hospital, Whereas Ms. King was moved to tears and audibly expressed sorrow, I was moved to ANGER, personified! In the midst of my being brought back to remember the Rosewood Massacre (1923); Emmett Till’s murder (1955); Central Park Five (1989); Susan Smith,/falsely accusing black men (1995); Trayvon Martin’s death (2012). Ahmaud Arbery’s death (2020) and, perhaps, so much more up to where we are at this time; I had to ask…HOW LONG, LORD! HOW LONG! In closing, as I was having my car serviced on this past Wednesday, May 26 at a local dealership, I ran across an article titled “This Is Our World Transformed by Human Action, How Will You Respond?” in the magazine titled “Real Leaders Inspire the Future”. I quote: “We are one human race living on one planet. We aspire for the same things: food, water, good health, and, most of all dignity and loving relationships We yearn for opportunity, voice, and resources to develop our potential. We want to raise our children in a safe and healthy environment. We want to experience the earth’s beauty and natural bounty.” By way of prayer, I thank God for restoration! (Rev.) Charles Wesley Reid President/CEO, C. J. B. Reid Foundation

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Scenes from Thelma’s 100th birthday celebration- A steady stream of well-wishers drove by to wish her a happy birthday on May 23rd.

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said. “I especially like making sweet potato and fried pies.” As you can imagine, living 100 years has given Thelma a unique perspective on things.

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Her other transport was a bike. “I bought myself a bicycle with babysitting money,” she said. “I earned three dollars a week. I rode that bicycle a lot.” Another interesting tidbit from her life is the fact that she sang on the radio in the 1940s. By and by, Thelma met her future husband Jack. They were married in 1947 and were together for 47 years. The union produced five kids. Currently, Thelma also has 13 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 27 great great grandchildren. Even though she had a brief stint working at the Acme, most of Thelma’s life was devoted to being a top-notch homemaker. She especially liked to cook. “I could cook anything I could get,” she

“Things are a lot different now,” she said. “But we did pretty good back then.” A cancer survivor, Thelma currently lives with daughter and son in law Sherry and Barry Smith on Cason St.

She gets around a whole lot better than most folks her age and seems content and happy. “I am satisfied the way I am,” she said. “Life is pretty good!”

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positions on Omaha Beach during the invasion of Normandy. Not only that, but according to a Chicago Tribune article that appeared later, the Nevada’s Capt. H.A. Yeager had given the order to fire the first shots of the bombardment that preceded the launching of landing craft to the beach, making it possible that Biggerstaff’s turret could have let go the first salvo of D-Day. Here’s what Biggerstaff had to say in an interview shortly before he passed about his Normandy adventure. “I was 17 years old when I joined the Navy in 1943,” Biggerstaff said. “I was a native of Rutherford County. My ship, the USS Nevada had ten 14-inch guns. My job in the turret was to load the bags of gunpowder and primer into the breech after the shell was put in. It took 420 pounds of powder to fire each gun. The shells could travel 20 miles and were so big you could see them in the air. The steel on the turrets was a foot thick. We left England in the middle of the night and crossed the English Channel. We were told we would be invading France but not exactly

different aspects of our department and city. The City of Mount Holly classification improved from a Class 5 to a Class 2. The new rating will be effective September 1, 2020 and could help to lower insurance premiums. Commercial, industrial and manufacturing businesses are more likely to be in line for these reductions. Homeowners and businesses should contact their insurance companies. This possible premium reduction will depend on the insurance carrier. This visit included a delivery of smoke detectors for the MHFD neighborhood canvas program. “I am proud to be the fire

chief of this top-notch organization,” said Chief Ryan Baker “Each member of our department played a vital role in this achievement and it shows in the final result of the inspection. At the time of the results, the data given showed that there were only 38 “Class 2” fire departments in the state of North Carolina, and this is out of 1,520 fire departments. Nationwide there are only 1,673 “Class 2” fire departments out of 40,355. This puts us in the top two percent in the state among fire departments and in the top four percent in the nation. We give our very best every day and we will keep striving to be even better for our next inspection.”

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Biggerstaff as a U.S. Navy sailor in WWII. where. Security was tight. A few days before that, General Eisenhower came to see us and told us ‘God speed’. We stopped the ship 20 miles off the coast of France and at 6am all hell broke loose when we opened fire. The blast from the guns pushed the ship back in the water. Later, as the troops moved inland, we moved to about 10 miles off shore and kept shooting. We shot until we just had 25 shells left and then went back to England for more. We returned to Normandy the next day. I was in the turret most of the time but looked out now and then. I could see planes going over and people jumping out of them. There was a

Biggerstaff shortly before he passed away last year. tremendous amount of noise. The beach looked like hell on earth. I’ve never seen anything like it. We were there for 90 hours and ate C-rations like the soldiers did. Later, our cook made up creamed chipped beef on toast. It’s also known as...well, you know. But it tasted beautiful.” D-Day wasn’t all the action Biggerstaff and the USS Nevada saw in WWII. “After D-Day we went to New York for rest. Then we went to Norfolk to have the ship’s guns replaced. Then we went through the Panama

Canal and eventually to Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific where we took part in invasions of Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Guam, Saipan and other islands. We got hit by suicide planes and lost some men. We had 90 air raids in 30 days and two typhoons. The ship was between Okinawa and Japan when the war ended.” Talking to Biggerstaff, it was obvious he loved his country. “It was beautiful to go places and see and do the things I did back then,” he said. “But America is still the best place on earth.”

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Tips for traveling with your pet For some pet parents, a trip’s no fun if the fourlegged members of the family can’t come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves

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on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the crate so it won’t slide or shift in the event of a quick stop. 3. Your pet’s travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure. Don’t feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle-even if it is a long drive. 4. Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

5. What in your pet’s traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity. 6. Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with your home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please. 7. Don’t allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. He could be injured by flying objects. And please keep him in the back seat in

his crate or with a harness attached to a seat buckle. 8. Traveling across state lines? Bring along your pet’s rabies vaccination record, as some states requires this proof at certain interstate crossings. While this generally isn’t a problem, it’s always smart to be on the safe side. 9. When it comes to H2O, we say BYO. Opt for bottled water or tap water stored in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area he’s not used to could result in tummy upset for your pet. 10. If you travel frequently with your pet, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers, available at auto product retailers.

Choosing the right pet for your family Welcoming a pet into one’s life can be a rewarding experience. Pets promote compassion and discipline in their owners, and their companionship can be incredibly rewarding. They also can be helpful tools for teaching children responsibility. Pets require commitment, patience and financial investment. Potential pet owners also need to understand just what they’re getting into when they decide to bring a pet home. Certain animals require a greater level of attention than others, and some pets might not be the right fit for all involved. After all, a pet is not a temporary playmate, but a long-term family member who will require considerable love and attention. Prospective pet owners should consider various factors to help them find the pet that suits their families. Decide if you want a young pet or prefer an older animal, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages. While puppies and kittens can be attractive, they require extra time and care upon being welcomed into a home, and that can be rough if young children are in the home and not accustomed to pets and their unique behaviors. In such instances, an older established animal may be a better fit, especially if you can devote the time to retraining the animal to your preferences. If you already

have pets, you’ll need to find one that’s compatible with your existing animals. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation says to carefully consider if you can provide the amount of attention your pet will need. Different species and breeds require various amounts of care. A ferret or hamster may be self-sufficient most of the day, while a boisterous puppy will not be. People who travel frequently or are out of the house most of the day will have to keep this in mind as well. Affordability is another factor to consider. Assess whether you have the money necessary to offer shelter, recreation, medical care, food, exercise, and socialization for this particular pet. If you cannot budget for a pet that has a lot of needs, look for one that has relatively inexpensive care requirements, like a fish. Remember that some animals can live many years, while others have a relatively short life span. Factor this into your decision as well. Once you make the commitment to the pet, it’s unfair to surrender an animal simply because you failed to recognize the time and energy required to take care of it. For more assistance choosing a pet, speak with a trusted veterinarian or animal expert about the traits of certain animals and breeds up for consideration.

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Hillbilly pools or Instagram worthy art? By Allison Bansen I am sure farmers everywhere are rolling their eyes at the new quarantine craze that is blowing up Instagram. A tank originally designed as a cattle watering trough has become Americas new way to pamper without the expenditure of an in ground pool. These are so popular right now that if you try to hit up Tractor Supply you will be put on a waiting list. Sorry cattle farmers, millennials may be hurting the supply and demand of these products right now. Commonly called hillbilly pools, these tanks are anything but that. In fact, the cost on a stock tank pool with pump and supplies can run around $1500. I don’t know many hillbillies that think that is cheap. Stock tank pools are really cool and make for some pretty neat conversations around the neighborhood,

but they aren’t actually new. Generations before us filled them up on hot summer days as a way to cool off. Unfortunately, their photos didn’t make the paper. Amazing it took more than 50 years to look cool. I am sure those old ranchers are sitting on their front porch rolling their eyes in the back of their heads at the fact that we are now adding pumps, chlorine and blow up swans to these old galvanized tanks. So why are these galvanized tanks so popular? With school hours looking like they may never be the same again, it is no wonder why parents are searching for a way to entertain through the pandemic. This is surely a good way to do that without risking exposure to Covid-19 in public pools. Sure, they have their problems. With chlorine tablets in the water they do eventually corrode, but it takes a few seasons for that. They also make a

Hillbilly pool ready for summer fun. Photos by Allison Bansen

Jack, Ben, and Lane Bansen enjoying their hillbilly pool.

the pump enough and keeping the water crystal blue can be hard if do not have your pool sitting on concrete away from trees and grass. When our southern weather hits one hundred degrees, just place an umbrella over the top and you are in business. These hillbilly pools can get really fancy. There are even people adding decks to them. Can you believe that? And by people, I mean me. Why not bring back a piece of history that in my opinion was absolutely genius. Its going to be a long summer parents so hit up the Tractor Supply. You will not regret it. I promise. Check out www.Stocktankpool.net for more information on how to assemble your own.

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Meditations Don’t stereotype others As a black woman in America, I know what it is like to be categorized and stereotyped. It denies me of my existence and uniqueness. When someone is categorized and stereotyped, it usually comes from persons who have not taken the time to get to know the person as an individual. What causes us to stereotype another person? It can come from our experiences. If the experience has been negative, we assume everyone in a particular group is the same. Also, stereotypes are learned thought patterns. We learn from our family, peers, and culture around us. Children may hear comments in their homes, “That’s how those people behave and live.” Many of us were impacted last week by the cruel death of George Floyd. As a result, I have seen remarks against Law Enforcement across our country. As a black woman, I do not like being categorized or stereotyped. And, neither do I like to see my brothers and sisters behind the badge stereotyped. There are many of our officers who are just as angry about what happened last week. I know countless officers who care significantly about all people in the community they serve. They, too, are angry when they receive a call from someone saying, “There is a suspicious character in my neighborhood.” When they arrive on the scene, they discover the person lives in the neighborhood and is out walking their dog. They were deemed suspicious because they were black. The person making the call never took the time to get to know their neighbor because they were of different skin color. No, all blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, whites are not the same. And too, all law enforcement is not the same. Behind the badge are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, grandparents. Behind the badge are men and women with compassion and love for the communities they serve.

How can we reach across the aisle? How can we begin to build bridges to meet? Many of our com- Rev. Angela Pleasants munities have District started Barbershop Superintendent Rap Sessions. Bar- of Catawba Valley bershop Rap Ses- Methodist Churches sion is a facilitated dialogue between Law Enforcement Officers and the diverse communities that they serve to help resolve conflict, reconcile relationships, and restore, build, and maintain trust. While engaging in the rap sessions, we have barrier-breaking moments; we develop a safe, open, and diverse environment for all. Rap sessions see an increase in community engagement with Law Enforcement and citizens working in collaboration. And, it helps citizens and Law Enforcement be proactive instead of reactive. “For He, Himself is our peace who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation.” Ephesians 2:14 NKJV. Jesus tore down the wall of hostility. Let us not put the barrier back up between us. Having conversations in a contained environment helps to build trust and awareness. It is important to begin these conversations now so that when something happens, we can be proactive together rather than reactive against one another. We cannot make a difference while keeping our distance from each other. We can only make a difference through collaborative efforts. Law enforcement does not have all the solutions, but they have some of the solutions. We do not have all the answers, but we have some of the answers. So, what would happen if we join bringing what we do have, our gifts, visions, and solutions? We will build a greater community together.

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Paramedic Trevor Gosselin receives his recognition for Outstanding Rescue Preparedness from Acting Captain Melanie EMT Saraina Hurley receives her recognition as Outstanding Massagee. Part-Time Employee from Captain Lee Cherry.

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Paramedic Andrew Adams receives his recognition for Outstanding Clinical Preparedness from Acting Captain Tim Jones.

Gaston EMS celebrated ‘EMS Week 2020’ May 17-23, was the 46th anniversary of National Emergency Management Services or EMS Week. As the coronavirus health crisis continues to unfold, our country and the world are bearing witness to the remarkable dedication, commitment to service and courage of EMS practitioners. The theme for EMS Week 2020 was “Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow.”

Although this theme was selected well before the current pandemic, it is particularly relevant to how your local EMS professionals have stepped up to the many challenges presented to them in these trying times. Everyone owes a great debt of gratitude to all of the Paramedics and EMTs who are serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 response while still responding to and meeting the needs of everyday emergencies that

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arise. Because of the impact of COVID-19, Gaston County EMS was unable recognize its men and women with the usual EMS Week festivities. However, Gaston Coumty EMS did recognize the efforts and contributions that specific team members have made to the agency throughout the last year. Employees are selected for these par-

ticular recognitions through a peer-nomination process. GEMS presented the following employees with recognition. Outstanding part-time employees – Lynn Drum and Saraina Hurley Outstanding rookie – Rebecca Shaffer, Madison Ballard and Christopher McLaughlin Outstanding Paramedic

–Courtney Johnson, Justin Greer, and Caleb Robinson Outstanding EMT – EMT Andrew Molby, Bridgett Wilkinson, Allison Langley, Bridget Robinson Outstanding Customer Service – Mark Hines, Kristina Monk, Steven Wall Outstanding Clinical Preparedness – Robert Paul, and Andrew Adams Outstanding Rescue Pre-

paredness – Trevor Gosselin Outstanding Public Educator – Tia Slone and Lanny Bivens Outstanding Training and Staff Development – Chris Marlowe Outstanding Mentor – Hannah Orr Outstanding Field Training Officer – Kelly Marlowe Outstanding Mentor – Brendon Axe

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Thank you City of Lowell Public Works! Last week was National Public Works Week. The City of Lowell gave a shout-out to its staff that work behind the scenes to keep Lowell citizens safe by making sure they have clean water, picking up trash each week, and making sure they have safe road conditions. They also pick up yard waste, maintain facilities on the inside and out, landscape parks, as well as many other tasks. They work all hours of the day to make Lowell better. Thank you Public Works for all that you do. City of Lowell photos

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Church Directory Goshen G oshen P Presbyterian esbytteria ian Church Woodlawn St • Belmont, NC

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

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

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

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

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

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

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

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

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Second Baptist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Chapel Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Crossroads Church

Message of Love Church

Core Church

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Centerview Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Covenant United Methodist

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

212 South Street 704-825-7269

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

East Belmont Church Of God

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

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

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

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

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Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

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

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Exodus Church

North Belmont Church of God

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Baptist Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Foursquare Gospel Church

Park Street United Methodist

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian Church

Power of the Spirit Church

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Fresh Anointing Church of God

South Point Baptist Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Gaston Christian Church

South Point United Methodist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

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

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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Upper Room United Pentecostal

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian 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 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

704-867-2317

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

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

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Gateway Cowboy Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

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

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

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

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

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

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

First Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Will of God Church

Bethel Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lakeview Baptist Church

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First United Methodist Church

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Tuckaseege Baptist Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

First Free Will Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

DALLAS

6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

CrossFix Ministries

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

Community Christian Fellowship

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

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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Town of Cramerton recognizes Public Works employees The Town of Cramerton recognized its Public Works employees during Public Works Week. if you have ever wondered how Cramerton always looks so clean and picturesque along with the high quality-of-life, a big reason

is the excellence of the employees in the Public Works Department. Whether it’s landscaping, stormwater management, leaf pick-up, sanitation, and the many, many more year-round tasks performed, there is no doubt that Cramerton is “So

Blessed” for all the care and diligence Public Works gives to the community. So, if you see a Public Works crew members (usually in orange) out and about, definitely give them a wave and “thank you” for all of their great public service.

Happy 6th Birthday Riley! Meet Riley who just turned six on May 16. Since she couldn’t have a birthday party, officers on the Gaston County Police Department’s Charlie Squad made her birthday extra special, complete with blue lights and sirens. Riley even spoke with Officer Wilkinson about being a police officer and got to check out her patrol car. Riley especially enjoyed hitting the siren. Officer Rhodes, Ortiz and Moore were also there. Riley wants to be a police officer when she grows up. She is an amazing little girl. Gaston County Police photos

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For as long as I can remember, Henderson Street has been green… and pink… and purple… and sometimes orange… as well as blue, but of all these colors it has been mostly green. Maw Maw spent most of her time planting plants throughout the acre’s worth plot without much regard as to where the mower would consequently need to roam. Yes, my grandmother was somewhat of what many would call a botanist by hobby, and as many who lived in the village would claim she was exceptionally good at it. As you would pull into the driveway, you were greeted by bushels of fluorescent bushes all blooming with buds, flowerbeds bursting with color from every petal, and as you made your way to the back porch there were hanging baskets filled with various types of flowers that she cared for on a daily basis. Every summer she grew a vegetable garden which proved to be prosperous each year, full of tomatoes and cucumbers galore and would be more than happy to share with neighbors who would stop by for a visit. It appeared no matter what she planted into a pot or the ground, it would spring to life. For instance, there was one time where she had an unexpected visit by a state trooper. She answered the door and asked what the problem was, and after a brief conversation it turned out that one of her flowerbeds had caught the trooper’s eye. As it turns out, it’s illegal to grow poppy flowers in the state of North Carolina (despite them being used as decoration along medians on the interstate, but I digress), and she had a small abundance of them. She never meant harm by the flowers but kept them as ornamentation in her yard. After he left, she took to digging them up right away, but it wasn’t long before she replaced them with something else bright and colorful. It’s been a little over a decade since her passing and a lot has changed in the house

since then, including the fact that another botanist has taken root on the property. My wife really began getting into plants when we lived in our Shelton Fisher apartment in Dallas, and especially so when we lived on Stowe Street, but the plants never seemed to do very well at that house. Perhaps it was the moisture in the air, the “climate control” in the house, or some other reason, but Kimberly was always concerned about her plants dying while we lived there. And just as I have a “tool problem” every time I go to Lowe’s, the trip isn’t complete when we’re together if we don’t stop by the Garden Center to see if she can’t find a new plant she hasn’t grown yet. Things have seemed a little different since we’ve moved back to Lucia. For starters, she now has a plant room/ library, where she can give each of her babies the natural light and water they crave. We now have central air instead of a rickety window unit, held up by a board and a cinder block, which seems to help give them the air quality they need. I also believe that Kimberly is “branching out” so to speak in her choice of plants now that we have our own land to plant on. We not only have begun to take care of certain plants that already existed on the land, but she recently bought some annuals for outside and she NEVER did that in the past. As I come home each day, I think of all the flowers that were once in the beds that were not so strategically placed and I wonder what her and I can do differently to not only restore it, but make it our own design. We have a game plan ahead of us and I think that with my landscaping and her green thumbs, we can make this yard awesome soon. For now, I’ll learn what I can from the best botanist I know.

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Cramerton Historical Society Museum Work on the Cramerton Historical Society Museum has been progressing. The museum is located in the Community Center and will contain many items and reference materials relating to the town’s long and rich history. Look for a soft opening in late summer. Society member Ted Reece is seen with an aerial photo of the town back in the day.

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

As many businesses, churches, and parts of the economy begin to slowly reopen, it is as if we are all starting over. People are resuming parts of their usual daily lives for the first time in many weeks. Each of us began our year with so much that we were planning and looking forward to, and then came the Coronavirus pandemic. Now as we plan to restart life, we find ourselves picking up the pieces of life and starting over. Ezra 3:8-13 reminds us of when Israel started over. God had placed His people in the Promised Land and gave them everything they needed. However, the people engaged in sin, rebelled against God, and worshipped other gods. God punished them and allowed them to be conquered and led away into captivity by other nations. Even in His wrath and judgment, God was merciful to His people, and in seventy years, He allowed them to go home. King Cyrus, the Persian king, allowed a remnant of Israel to return and rebuild the temple that had been destroyed. About 50,000 of the Israelites returned. Ezra the scribe tells us that they rebuilt the foundation. As it was finished, the people shouted for joy, praising God. The older generation who had seen the former temple, wept. You could hear the

shouting and weeping from a far distance. As we begin to start over our lives, even as churches, we need to remember that God has a future for us. Just as Rev. Trent Tankin God had a future for the people of Israel, God is not done with us. As Christians, we must always remember God has a plan for us beyond this pandemic. The gospel is unchanged. People still need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Together we can realize God’s future for us. The people of Israel worked as one to rebuild the temple, and the city walls, each family, brick by brick. As people, families, and churches, we can work together to carry out the work of Christ in our communities and towns. The people wept because of what they had lost, but others shouted and praised God for the future. I know things are not the same right now. We are now in the days of social distancing and even church does not look like it used to. However, God can make it even better. Just as Israel rebuilt the temple and the city of Jerusalem, we can start over too, carrying out God’s work. Just as Israel shouted that day, may it be our cry too, “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever” (Ezra 3:11, NKJV). I hope you are excited to see what God is about to do!

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A new deputy attorney has joined County Attorney Jonathan Sink as part of Gaston County Government’s legal team, officials announced today. County Manager Dr. Kim Eagle said the county hired Courtney Rogers to fill the position of Deputy County Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney and assumed her new role on May 11. “I am confident that her experience in education and the legal system will serve Gaston County well,” said Dr. Eagle. As the Deputy County Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Rogers will assist Sink in providing legal ad-

vice and guidance to county departments, boards, agencies, and staff in the areas of health, social services, education, and law enforcement, just to name a few. She will also assist in representing the county in legal actions, as well as provide counsel when needed. “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve in this capacity and look forward to partnering with the internal stakeholders of Gaston County,” said Rogers. Prior to joining Gaston County Government, Rogers served as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Charlotte. She also worked for the Charlotte School of

Law and held several positions with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Associate General Counsel and Senior Associate General Counsel. Originally from South Carolina, Rogers taught at Horry County Schools before moving to the Tar Heel State to study Law. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston, and she received her law degree from the Charlotte School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Rogers is married and has two children.

Gaston County third confirmed rabies case of 2020 On Wednesday May 27, 2020 at 8:58pm Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from 140 block Bay Shore Drive, Belmont. The call was in reference to a possible rabid animal. A family dog fought with a raccoon. Animal Care and Enforcement Specialist investigated the incident. The deceased raccoon was sent to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. On Saturday May 30, 2020 the raccoon specimen tested positive for rabies.

The adult male Labrador retriever on Bay Shore Drive was up to date on his required rabies vaccinations and received a rabies booster shot within 96 hours of the exposure. Animal Care and Enforcement completed a neighborhood canvass in the area of Bay Shore Drive to notify the community of the positive rabies results and verify rabies vaccinations for family animals in the area. Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement also notified Gaston County

Department of Health and Human Services for their regular follow up investigation. The Gaston County Police Department Animal Care and Enforcement unit stresses the importance of having a valid rabies vaccination for all of your pet’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of animal owners and community. This represents the third confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year. No further information is available at this time.

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GEMS has several options for young people to learn about EMS throughout the school year. In addition to the Explorer program for high school youth (14 years -18 years), GEMS providers also participate in school career days. Here, Paramedic Ashlee Hoffman is showing students at John Chavis Middle School how to perform hands-only CPR, while educating them about the field of Paramedicine. GEMS photo

YMCA has limited reopening The YMCA in Gaston County learned that gyms and indoor fitness facilities would not be included in North Carolina’s Phase 2 of easing restrictions which began Friday, May 22. Instead, the Y was only able to open the indoor pools at the Stowe and Warlick location and hold outdoor group fitness classes. “We welcomed members into the facility today for the first time since March.” said Sharon Padgett, CEO of the Gaston County Family YMCA. “We have been working hard to prepare for Warlick Yoga - Instructor Caroline Moon our reopen. We know it is essential for us to reopen as safely and as thoughtfully as possible.” The Y closely followed guidance from the CDC, local health agencies and public officials to update policies, practices and procedures to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene as well as make appropriate accommodations for social distancing so that every person who walks through Y doors can stay safe and protected while participating. To promote social distancing all facility capacities will be monitored and members Stowe Cycle - Instructor Millie Doster were asked to reserve a space in class or in the pool prior to visiting the YMCA for outdoor group fitness classes such as cycle, yoga, boot camp as well as swim laps or participate in water aerobics. What is currently available: Outdoor Group Fitness Classes Lap Swimming Water Aerobics Summer Day Camp - starting June 8 What is not available: Indoor Group Exercise Classes Wellness Sauna and Steam Room Youth Programs - such as sports and swim lessons Stowe Water Aerobics - Staff Member Josey Messer “We know that we made To learn more about the the right decision to close, ing hard to modify our procebut it is time for us to get dures to safely take the first Y reopening please visit the back to strengthening our step towards reopening,” said website at gastonymca.org today. community and we are work- Padgett.

Serving as the Treasurer of the Gaston College Student Government Association helped Jenny Lopez-Saldivar become a better leader. Lopez-Saldivar will graduate from Gaston College in May and intends to continue her education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. “I wanted to be part of the SGA so I could serve the student body,” she said. “I learned that being in the SGA is not just about planning events and having meetings. It goes beyond that — we have become a family.” Lopez-Saldivar anticipated that serving on the SGA executive board would allow her to develop leadership skills, but she gained much more through the experience. She has learned “the meaning of friendship and teamwork.” Lopez-Saldivar continued, “We became a support

system for one another, and the bonds that we created have helped us grow not only as leaders but as individuals. I have learned a lot from my peers; they have inspired me to always reach for the stars and beyond.” At UNCC, Lopez-Saldivar will major in Social Work. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she plans to work toward her master’s in counseling. “I would love to work with high school or college students to help them navigate through difficult times,” she said. “I want to be able to provide information and support for people who may need someone to encourage them.” The Gaston College SGA is known as the voice of the students. All students are welcomed to attend SGA meetings and voice their opinions. For information

Jenny Lopez-Saldivar on becoming involved as a student leader, call 704-9226472 or visit the SGA office in Room 213 at the Myers Center on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College.

Board of Education to appoint Gaston College trustee The Gaston County Board of Education is conducting the process to select an appointee for the Gaston College Board of Trustees. The appointee will serve a four-year term on the college’s Board of Trustees beginning July 1, 2020. Citizens wishing to be considered for the appointment should complete an application form and return it by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 to the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. Citizens may pick up the application form at the Gaston County Schools Cen-

tral Office in Gastonia or download it from the school district’s website: www. gaston.k12.nc.us – click the “Board of Education” tab and choose “Gaston College Board of Trustees Appointment” in the list. Applicants will participate in an interview on Monday, June 15 prior to the Board of Education’s regular meeting for June. Applicants will be notified of their interview time and the process for conducting the interview. The appointment will be included on the agenda for the June 15 regular meeting. The appointee should

possess knowledge of community needs, awareness of the roles of the North Carolina Community College System and K-12 education, and an understanding of the relationship between county commissioners and funding for public education. The Board of Education is responsible for appointing four people to the Gaston College Board of Trustees. Each year, one Board of Education appointee rotates off the Board of Trustees effective June 30, and the Board of Education is responsible for filling the vacancy. For more information, call (704) 866-6115.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Belmont Central Elementary School this year. Because of your generosity during last semester’s Color Run, the PTO was able to provide the school with several wish list items. The final one, this new equipment, was installed recently on the 2nd & 3rd grade playground. Gaston Schools photo

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Classroom Central Gaston County Schools receive grant Classroom Central in partnership with Gaston County Schools received a $6,000 grant through the Gaston Community Foundation, Inc. Covid-19 Virus Relief Fund. Last week,

600 hygiene and school supply kits (pictured above) were distributed at four of the GCS “Grab and Go” feeding sites. Gaston Schools is appreciative to all the businesses and com-

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One of N.C.’s best Scenic Byways is just around the corner By Alan Hodge

Andrew Shell

Brian Mellette

Andrew Warren

Grayson Thomas

South Point Spring Sports Seniors highlight This is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting the South Point High spring sports seniors. This article focuses on the seniors on the varsity baseball team. Coach Jason Lineberger writes: Jose Mota is the first player we’ve ever had to make the team for the first time as a senior. Jose is a hard worker, an energy giver, and a great teammate. His attitude and effort made us better. Brian Mellette is the only three year starter we had. Brian had a great career at South Point. He was consistent and reliable. He rarely missed any offseason workouts in his four years. Brian was voted captain by his teammates. Andrew Shell is cool under pressure. Andrew never got rattled when things didn’t go his way. We were counting on him to deliver a bunch of clutch hits this spring. He has a great attitude regardless of the circumstances. Grayson Thomas was our most experienced pitcher. Grayson was going to be our go-to guy on the mound. He is a gritty and crafty pitcher who knows how to get people out despite not being the biggest

Jose Mota or hardest throwing pitcher. Andrew Warren is a great two sport athlete. Andrew is big, strong, and fast. He sustained an arm injury wrestling, and didn’t get to play at all. A healthy Andrew would have been one of our best players. However, he came to practice and games and helped the team anyway he could. Andrew is a high character player who was always coachable and willing to help. As a whole these these five seniors left the program better than they found, and they will all be missed greatly. They have shown the work ethic, perseverance, and toughness to be successful regardless of what the pandemic or any other obstacle is thrown at them.

Now that Crowders Mountain State Park has reopened, you can add to your visit there by taking advantage of a scenic drive in that area. The N.C. Department of Transportation has designated 51 scenic byways to give visitors and residents a chance to experience North Carolina’s history, geography and culture, while also raising awareness for the protection and preservation of these treasures. Byways are carefully selected to portray the diverse beauty and culture of the Tar Heel State and provide travelers with safe and interesting “off the beaten path” travel routes. These byways are intended as an alternative to the faster-paced traffic and commercial areas found along our state’s major highways and interstates. Following the byways, motorists will see some of North Carolina’s most breathtaking scenery, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the fertile plains of the Piedmont to the crystal blue shore of our coast. The Crowders Mountain Drive takes motorists by Crowders and Kings mountains in Gaston and Cleveland counties. The scenery you can enjoy from the road is in springtime mode. To begin following the byway, take Exit 10 from I-85 and follow U.S. 29/74

to the community of Mountain View. Exit onto Sparrow Springs Road (S.R. 1125), where the route begins. Follow Sparrow Springs Road and turn right onto Pinnacle Road (S.R. 1104) as they wind around the base of Crowders and Kings mountains. Crowders Mountain, named for a local settler, is one of the peaks in the Kings Mountain Range. The mountain range is about three miles long, extending from the southern end of Gaston and Cleveland counties in North Carolina into York County, S.C. The highest peak, called the Pinnacle, marks the northern end of the range. Its weathered granite cap, called a monadnock, stands above the other peaks as a king stands above his people. Continue on Sparrow Springs Road as it veers right into the area around the state park entrance, then follow the byway for two miles, and then right again onto Pinnacle Road. Formed in 1841, Cleveland County was named for Benjamin Cleveland, a hero at the Battle of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War. Kings Mountain National Millitary Park, located in South Carolina, is the site of that decisive British defeat in 1780. The valley is also

Folsom receives degree from Georgia Tech David Folsom of Mount Holly, NC, has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Folsom was among approximately 4,050 undergraduate and graduate students

who earned degrees during the Spring 2020 semester. Students were celebrated during a virtual celebration held on May 1. They will also be honored during in-person commencement ceremonies to be held on campus later this year.

known as Sherrars Gap and separates the Pinnacle from the rest of the Kings Mountain Range. Pinnacle Road changes to Lake Montonia Road (S.R. 2292) at the Cleveland/Gaston County line. Follow this road for about

one mile where it intersects with N.C. 161. Turn right onto N.C. 161 North for onehalf mile to I-85 where the byway ends. For more information on this and other NC Scenic Byways visit https://www. ncdot.gov.

Wiper selected for SkillsUSA NC Congratulations to Hunter Huss High School junior Cody Wiper who was elected to serve as a state officer for SkillsUSA North Carolina, which is an organization for students who are interested in careers in trade, technical, and skilled service. Cody has been involved in the SkillsUSA North Carolina Chapter, participating last year in robotics - urban search and rescue state competition, and serving this year as vice president of the Hunter Huss chapter.

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COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

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TRIPLE D PAINTNG 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

BRIAN’S BUNKERS, BASEMENTS AND BUILDINGS. Serving NC, SC, TN and VA. ICF construction for safe rooms, bunkers, basements or complete house. ICF walls are monolithic, solid air-tight concrete that provides protection and better climatic control. Owner is a general contractor with 24 years of construction experience and 9 years concentration in ICF construction. View recent family’s experience with tornado: https://www.foxnews. com /us /mississippi-tornado -family-sur vives- concrete-safe-room-moss-severe-storm. Recent ICF build pictured. (980) 404-9244 ewcustombuilding@gmail.com GUTTER CLEANING, GUTTER GUARD INSTALLATION. ROOF REPAIRS. Ask about other services. House washing available. Made in America. Call Aaron (704) 308-7431

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE YARD SALE. Fri. June 5th, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Sat. June 6th, from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Rain no sale, will be rescheduled for the next weekend. Remember to wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart. Hand sanitizer will be available. Items include furniture, kitchen dishes/glassware, clothes, toys, dolls, craft items, tool shop items, baseball cards, Life magazine, decorations, kitchen towels, picture frames, sewing items, ﬂoor rug, pillows, cards, book shelf, etc. 112 Robinson Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 TOWNWIDE YARD SALE, MOORESBORO. Sat. June 13th, 2020 from 06:00 AM - ? 306 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SIDE DOOR RETURNS! We have stuffed the store with 3 sales worth of spring, summer, garden and new storage pieces! THE SALE IS EXTENDED TO SATURDAY AND SUNDAY June 6th (9am-5pm) and 7th (11am-5pm) to allow for the restricted amount of customers in store following NC guidelines. CASH ONLY! SIDE DOOR next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, 132 Commercial Drive. Forest City Only.

ANTIQUES SET OF OLD PLATFORM SCALES. Can send more pictures by phone. $500 (704) 300-1818

METAL ROOFING PROS. 40 year warranty, Energy Star rated. Affordable pricing, fully insured, free estimates. Made in America. (704) 308-7431

STAND UP, $75. NAPA Stand Ups. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We ﬁx most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

FIRE DEPARTMENTS ON NC4EVER.COM. Click on your favorite Fire Department at NC4Ever.com to see what’s available today NC4Ever@ email.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

REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us ﬁrst, 704-692-4449.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY LARGE 2 HOUSEHOLD INSIDE ESTATE SALE. Sat, June 6th, 8:30am until. Household items, furniture, tools, outdoors items, and some collectibles. 801 Waters Street, Shelby, NC 28152

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BEE HIVES. $230.00 for complete working hive, in single hive body. $275 to $300 for complete working hive with super in various stages of ﬁll. These are this years swarms out of my own apiary. Guaranteed to have Queen and brood. Lots of bees. (828) 863-4154 nadcmw@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 XD WHEELS. 20”x10” came off 2003 Ford F-250. Only $400 (704) 300-1818

MOBILITY CHAIR, $495. Compass, new arm pad, outdoor cover, delivered. Call Scooterman John, (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. Call for Price. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, fully furnished, not a rental beach house, golf cart included. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com 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. PORTABLE INDOOR AIR CONDITIONER. 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner. Only used two weeks, $170. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail. com NEW PREDATOR 8000 WATT GENERATOR. 6.5 gallon tank, 110/220, EPA Approved, $750 OBO. 828-245-9620. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. WTB: OLD STEREO COMPONENTS: working or not from 1940-1980. Receivers, Amps, Speakers, etc. Also parts, like tubes, etc. (828) 919-9789 cube4square@hotmail.com

KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828-287-3272. MOBILITY SCOOTERS WANTED. Looking for several used mobility scooters, I have customers waiting, we can do repairs. Call Scooterman John, (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com 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

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818

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NICE BEDROOM SUITES, GOOD CONDITION. 4pc Queen size. 4pc Regular size. Lamps. Round table w/4 chairs. Can furnish pics. 704-813-8772.

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

RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272.

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER, 8 acres or more. COMPETITIVE PRICING. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-2483659, 828-289-0742.

RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com

2016 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. Excellent condition, no mechanical issues, $19,000. 704-435-3092.

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 ﬁrm. Call 704-692-4449. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 CARPENTER BEE TRAPS, PORCH SWINGS, all kinds bird houses and feeders. All made from Red Cedar. (704) 937-7001

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. PAYING CASH for non-working washers and dyers. Call with what you have. Will pickup. (704) 300-1955 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-748-7264. CASSETTES, VINYL ALBUMS, 45’S. Top dollar paid for record albums, rock, jazz, blues, Americana, 1950-1990’s. 45’s with picture sleeves, music, memorabilia, rock posters. (919) 314-7579 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

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

FARM & GARDEN WANTED TO BUY: Small 4-Wheel Drive Tractor with Belly Mower and Bucket. (704) 487-9437 NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-287-3272. MANURE SPREADER FOR SALE. $1,475. 828-287-3272. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272. 4 BANTAM ROOSTERS, $8.00 EACH. 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon, $1450. Two 124 Massey Ferguson Hay Balers for Parts or Repair. (704) 482-6010

CARS & TRUCKS 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5. White, 72k miles, new tires, heated seats, navigation, 4x4, backup camera, AM/FM/ XM radio, CD player, Bluetooth. $27,000. 828-980-8310.

1987 FORD F-150 Long wheel base. Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years. Was running when parked. 82,000 Miles. Can send pictures by phone. $1700 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 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 2004 FORD SUPER-DUTY Transportation Bus. White. Good Condition. $6500.00 OBO. (704) 477-1879

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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847 FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of ﬁrst vet visit. Call anytime. (704) 472-7116 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. PIT/LAB/PITBULL PUPS. 5 WEEK OLD PITBULL/LAB/PITBULL PUPS. UP TO DATE ON SHOTS, READY FOR FOREVER HOME. A $100 DOLLAR REHOMEING FEE IS REQUIRED. (704) 418-5486 JERMELL.PERKINS@YAHOO.COM

2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950 obo. Call 704-678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

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

LOOKING TO BUY YOUNG BULL. Would like to buy a young bull calf. Prefer Black Angus, Hereford, or Black Baldy. (704) 718-1036

30 CORNISH ROCK CROSS MEAT CHICKENS for sale. Same type that Case Farm raises. Healthy, meaty birds. (828) 430-6217

2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER convertible, 56,000 miles. Garage kept, excellent condition. $11,000. If no answer, leave message. (704) 922-8603

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN Fully Loaded. Four new tires, 118,000 miles, $10,200 OBO. Text or Call (704) 472-3369

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 1982 HONDA GOLDWING 1100. A-1 Condition, well equipped, low mileage. $2595. 704-300-8378.

VACATIONS RUSSELL TRAVELERS PRESENTS BEAUTIFUL VERMONT, September 20-26, 2020. Call 704-865-7773 for details. $75 deposit due upon signing. SITE #1706 OCEAN LAKES 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home. All newly remodeled. New furniture. Sleeps 6. No pets. Call or Text For Availability (704) 3001481 5stardependable@gmail. com BOOK NOW! 3 bedroom, 2 bath in heart of Myrtle Beach. House on private lot. $600 per week. Call Keith, 704-4183790, (704) 750-3082 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-2459620, 828-223-1564. 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. Auto, power steering, brakes, windows, seats & locks, CD player, air. NEW LOW PRICE, $13,500. 828-287-8880. 2008 LEXUS RX 350 6 cyl., auto, power steering, brakes, windows, seats, locks & sunroof, AM/FM stereo, air, leather interior, cruise, tilt, alloy wheels, excellent condition. Loaded, $9,898. 828-287-8880.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open week of 6/7, 6/13, and 8/7. (704) 718-4731

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199 3.22 ACERS COUNTRY LIVING, MOORESBORO. $30,000. Partially wooded, county water and septic. Peaceful Country Living close to Boiling Springs. Mooresboro, NC 28114 (704) 477-4557 paulahayes62@gmail.com

POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC. FSBO. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 feet of road frontage, $60,000. Owner ﬁnancing available with 20% down payment. 828-429-3287.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, zero percent ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www.rowelland. com 44 ACRES. Ferry Road, excellent road frontage and wooded, many possibilities for this property. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY VERY NICE 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. Appliances, central heat and air, carpeted, good location. $675 month, deposit & references. No Pets. (704) 482-9002

2011 RAM 1500 CREW CAB 4X4, Big Horn Edition. Hemi, air bags, power steering, brakes, windows & seats, CD player, air, climate control, cloth interior, 20” alloy wheels. $14,440. 828-287-8880. BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

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1999 HONDA CIVIC Green color. Good condition. $900 obo. (704) 477-1879

CAMPERS 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Wonderful 2 owner vehicle. Drives and rides great. Cold air condition and newish tires. Email or call and leave a message. $2500. (704) 7397806 ldb157722@gmail.com

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2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647. 2 BEDROOM APT. (DUPLEX). Central heat & air, H/W ﬂoors, W/D hookups. Excellent country location, Fallston. No Pets, HAP or smoking. $485. (704) 487-5480

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, Kings Mountain and Dallas, NC. 1 to 2 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $595.00 per month. Call Today. 704-5548861. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com 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 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723 HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354

RUTHERFORD COUNTY ICC AREA, BEST VALUE, 2 BEDROOM APT. Energy Efﬁcient, like new, stainless steel appliances, $550. Deposit and references required. 828-2481776. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $460 a month. 828382-0475.

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