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Susan Clements touched a lot of young lives during her career at FUMC Belmont By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Stanley Middle School held a drive by farewell for its departing eighth grade students. It was a bittersweet moment to see the kids go, but everyone was happy at the thoughts of the bright futures they will have and all they will accomplish in high school. More photos on page 11. Gaston Schools photo

Cramerton sets FY2020-2021 fees and budget The Town of Cramerton has set its FY2020-2021 fee schedule. The Town has also approved the FY2020-20212 budget. The tax rate will be forty seven and five tenths cents per $100 of assessed valuation for property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2020. General Government Fees: Copies: Toshiba Copiers-Town Hall and Recreation Center; Public Documents: First five pages $0.00, thereafter: $0.20 per page; Non-public documents: $0.25 per page, front/back: $0.50 per page, legal: $0.35 per page; Electronic Copies: CD’s and DVD’s of Documents: $10.00 per disc.

Reports: Police Reports: $2.00 (Traffic Reports are also available online). Permits: Rental Property Permits: $10.00 per year; Yard Sale Permits: $5.00 per event; Peddler/Solicitation Permit: $25.00 per solicitation; Private Business Use of Town Property: $200.00 per use-Requires an application and fee submission in advance. Issued for a two week period, Subsequent use requires a new application and fee in advance of each bi-weekly period. Fees: Municipal Vehicle Tag Fee: $15.00; Golf Cart/ Utility Vehicle License Fee: See BUDGET, Page 4

At the end of this month, when First United Methodist Church Belmont Child Development Center assistant director Susan Clements retires, she will leave behind a 39 year legacy of love and learning. Clements grew up in a military family and says she’s from “all over the place”, but landed in Gaston County in 1972. “I graduated from Ashbrook High in 1974,” she said. She married her husband Ronnie and held jobs at John’s Hobby Shop, Akers Motor Lines, and the kindergarten at Belmont Central. Fate had other career plans for Clements. “One of the teachers at FUMC left and I got the job,” Clements said. “I taught the two year olds for six years. My son was in my first class.” Clements had found her niche. “That’s when I knew I loved working with the younger kids,” she says. “They have been my calling.” Clements explained what her favorite part of working at FUMC has been. “I love how eager the kids are to learn and how happy they are when they figure something out,” she said. “They also love for me to tell them stories- any kind of story. They also love to dance. We have a part of class called Spotlight Dance and they get up one by one and dance to music.” Getting the kids ready for the day when they enter the school system is also a big part of their FUMC day. See CLEMENTS, Page 3

First United Methodist Church Belmont Child Development Center assistant director Susan Clements surrounded by some of her students. Photo by Alan Hodge

Local senior is a nationally ranked athlete By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Local athlete 85-year-old David Hostetler, Sr., has been recognized by USA Track & Field for his outstanding accomplishments in a number of Masters Event sports. The Masters Events are for folks aged 30 to 100+ years in age. Hostetler competes against other athletes of his own age locally and in other places such as Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Yadkinville, and Durham. Sports he competes in includes a variety of track and field events. Hostetler learned of his rankings after receiving a copy of the April/May issue of National Masters News. See ATHLETE, Page 3

David Hostetler wearing a few of the many medals he has earned as a senior athlete.

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE:

“A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” - Henry Ford

My Opinion: Hard times come again no more Back in the 19th century there was a popular tune called “Hard Times Come Again No More”. It was written by a guy named Stephen Foster who wrote a lot of tunes that currently are considered non-PC-, but at least they were not like the obscene/vulgar trash that passes for music nowadays. Anyway, part of the lyrics went “Many days you have lingered around my cabin door. Hard times, Hard times come again no more.” Well, I guess it’s clear to anyone with a nose that we are in the midst of “challenging” times right now what with a plague and riots, TV news still being allowed to broadcast inflammatory propaganda ad nauseum, and Congress being in session. Mark Twain said that the nation was in its greatest peril when Congress was at work. That’s what he said all right and I agree totally. So far we have been in our present state of turmoil for about five months. It seems like forever. However, if you stop and think about it in terms of what folks in the past had to deal with and how long hard times hung around their cabin doors, we are only getting a taste of what they experienced- and overcame. For instance, the Great Depression went on for nearly ten years (1929-1939). It was a global economic snafu that was the worst financial downturn in the history of the industrialized world. It was a factor that led to the rise of that German guy with the little toothbrush moustache and WWII. Speaking of WWII, now there’s a good example of hard times. Especially for the 85 million folks that lost their lives. I think about the Londoners who were bombed night after night by the Luftwaffe. Don’t forget

Round About By: Shelton Fisher

about the other side and how they had the Alan Hodge heck bombed out of Banner-News Editor them too. Compare this to the complaints about having to wear a mask on your face now. PS I am one of the biggest complainers about that. If you cry about the current price of meat in the food stores and the occasional lack of your favorite cut, think about how many people in this world, heck, in this nation, state, and county, who are really hungry. Baloney is a luxury to a lot of them. Some people would kill for a hot dog weenie. There have been many “Ages” throughout history. For instance- the Iron Age, the Age of Enlightenment, the Age of Anxiety. Currently we live in the Age of the Offended…. I made that term up but that’s what it is..the Age of the Offended. Everybody is pissed at someone, some group, or some thing. Where did all this anger come from? We seem like children who when they don’t get their way or what they want for Christmas sit down in the floor and start screaming and kicking their legs or they throw a toy or hamburger against the wall. Calm down. Stop blaming everything on everybody else. Stop saying everyone in our nation’s history was a bad guy. Get a job. Get a grip. Turn off the TV except to watch old black and white movies that teach a moral. Read the Bible. Swill an adult juice box through a straw. Listen to Ralph Vaugh William’s oboe concerto. Listen to the Beatles. All things must pass….Even hard times around a 21st century cabin door.

Airstream Getaway By Allison Bansen

memories just cannot be beat. But, Airstream, a now that I am pushsilver, shiny home ing forty, an escape that is a symbol of pod with a shower, the 1960s. Often bathroom and matreferred to as a travtress is much more eling bullet. It’s intriguing to me. smooth aluminum Quite a few more texture sets itself perks come with apart from most Allison Bansen this beauty. Wi-Fi, other campers. They Bluetooth connected radio, look like a capsule from the air-conditioning, Cable TV, future. Their retro style is intriguing and their wireless ca- and I just can’t keep going pabilities put them at the top because then you would say of the list in luxury RV’s. In it’s not camping. I agree, its fact, country music icon, Mi- not tent camping, but I’m ok randa Lambert has recently with it. With social distancing hit the road in her very own Airstream. I can’t think of a canceling vacations everybetter way to get creative then where, camping is a great altraveling the road and seeing ternative. Did you know that the world through the window there are people out there that will let you rent their RV or of your car. To be honest, my camp- Airstream for the weekend? ing days have been limited My family is taking this for to tents, and often a lot of a test run in the coming days. buggy, hot, humid nights. We rented an Airstream for Some of the best memories of two nights and have decided my life were sitting in a tent to hit the road for some good with my family hearing the old American freedom. That’s sound of frogs and crickets right, we are “Living the Airin the background. Camping stream Life” for two whole

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nights in a faraway majestic setting. Wait for it…. Kings Mountain. That is about as far as I am willing to travel with a 3-year-old in tow, none the less, I am so excited and Kings Mountain is a beautiful destination. So, I have packed my bags with the minimalist lifestyle at the top of my list of priorities. I am convinced that this year I am going to live a simple life, free of clutter and distraction. A life where I can focus on family. What better way to start than in a 180 square feet Airstream?

By the time you read this, there is no telling what will have happened as a result of this story. As my fingers click away on the keyboard, I can tell you that my lawn mower is jacked up at this very moment… No, literally it’s in my garage on a jack where the left front tire should go; it’s jacked up. As for the rest of it, there is no telling if anything else is damaged on it but I have a massive bald spot in my front yard that’s the size of the old gal’s cutting deck from her “graceful landing”. What happened, you ask? Here’s the scoop, as they say in the business. It all started probably around a month ago when I noticed that the left front tire on my Yard Machine had began to go flat. I could still ride around on it but I knew that I would be riding on the rim by the time I was finished with the acre plot of land that my house sits on, so I decided to drive the old gal down to my neighbor’s house to see if he had an air compressor. Luckily, he did and after some catching up on things, he pumped the tire up and I was good to go! The yard was finished in a couple of hours and I put her in the garage to sleep before I would need to tame the yard again in a couple of weeks. The time came around again and off to the garage I went to roll her on out and this time, the tire was completely flat. The rim had sunk to the floor as if the rubber had melted. There was no taking this one anywhere to pump it up. I would have to find a replacement. I called up Kimberly’s grandfather because he works on lawnmowers for a living and I thought that maybe he may have a spare tire that would fit. After driving down and searching for a couple of hours, we finally found a match! It held a good seal with no air leaks coming out; this was going to work. I got it home and after putting it on, I had a great lawn mowing day! I drove the old gal back into her chamber for another slumber and said, “Until next time!” Another couple of weeks passed by and here we are in

the present. Kimberly and I had some things we needed to do while I was on my off days, so our plan was that I would cut the grass in the morning and be finished by noon so I could shower and we could then run our errands. Sounds simple enough, right? Buckle up… Upon opening my garage door, my heart sank straight to my knees as I looked down and saw that the tire that worked phenomenally the other week, had detached from its rim. There was no saving this one and I was going to have to buy a new tire. A trip to tractor supply and $45.00 later, I returned and attached the adapter along with the bushing it came with to discover that there was just barely enough room for the locking pin to fit in its’ hole. I took the pin and opened it up, forced it into the hole and wrapped the remaining pin around the shaft. I pulled on the tire and was positive it was locked down. I ran out of time, so it had to wait until the next day to get tested. The next day I came out bright and early and brought her out. The choke pulled up,

the brake w a s pushed in, with the turn of a Shelton Fisher key, and boogityboogityboogity it was time to go racing! I made it down to the bottom of my first hill like I always do and began to take her on the first right turn in the front yard, but without warning I was suddenly propelled forward and into the grass like I had never been before. The left tire rolled away, abandoning me as if I had abused it in some way and it had taken enough. I cut the mower off as fast as I could, trying to process everything that happened all while speaking in a series of tongues that children eat bars of Dial soap for at a volume that could be heard in outer space. So, there you have it. Maybe by the time this publishes there will be a resolve, maybe not. I guess John Prine was right when he sang, “That’s the way that the world goes round”.

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‘Council of Understanding’ assembled to discuss future of Confederate statue in Gaston County With one selection by each member of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners and five remaining members selected by Chairman Tracy Philbeck and Commissioner Tom Keigher, the 12 members of the Council of Understanding are now set. The Council, which Keigher will chair, will meet to discuss the future of the confederate statue outside

the Gaston County Courthouse. The statue was gifted to the County in 1912 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and was moved from the old county courthouse to its current location in front of the current county courthouse in 1998. The council will meet until it has reached a decision to recommend to the Board of Commissioners for action.

The council’s first meeting took place Tuesday, July 7 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. This will follow with a second meeting on Thursday, July 9, at the same time. The meetings will take place inside the Harley B. Gaston Public Forum at the Gaston County Courthouse, 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, in Gastonia. They will be livestreamed on the County’s website, Gaston-

Gov.com, and will also be available on the county’s government channel – available to Spectrum and AT&T U-Verse subscribers. There will be limited public seating available for these meetings. Those wishing to attend will undergo temperature screenings and a health questionnaire. Capacity in the forum will be limited to allow for social distancing and attendees will be asked

to wear face coverings. The council is made up of two groups of six individuals – one group that supports the relocation of the monument and the other which wants to have it remain in front of the courthouse. Those individu-

als are: Bruce Cloninger, Bill Starnes, D’Andre Nixon, Rev. Tom Gillespie, Jane Dye, Rev. Dickie Spargo, Dr. Ed Smith, Moises Miranda, Joe Will, Eric Riley, Cheryl Comer and James Muhammad.

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“One joy for me is the fact that at the beginning of the year they can’t spell their name but by the end of the year they can,” Clements said. “I tried to teach them a letter of the alphabet each week so they know how to write it.” Clements has also stressed the importance of a wellrounded day for her kids. “They get outdoor recess at least a couple of times a day,” she said. “They hear a Bible story on Tuesday and a music teacher comes on Friday.” Clements says she has had good fortune to have worked with her boss, Linda Smith, who is FUMC’s Childhood Development director. “We have worked together well, we are like sisters,” she said. “Linda is the reason this place is so successful.” Smith returned the compliment. “I would like to thank Susan Clements for giving 39 years of service to First United Methodist Church Child Development Center,” she said. “What a legacy of love and care she has given to our church and the Belmont community. Susan has enriched the lives of so many

children over the years. She is an institution in our CDC program. She’s a joy to work with and I will always treasure our work relationship that we have shared for 39 years. Many fond memories!! This community has been blessed by her leadership and her compassion for children. Susan has been a delightful co-worker and a great friend to everyone and yes, Thelma, you will be sorely missed by me, Louise. Happy retirement! Much love goes with you from all of our staff. May God bless you, Susan.” July 1 marked 39 years since Clements first arrived at FUMC, so what does she plan to do in her retirement? “We have a little cabin in Rutherford County,” she said. “My goal is to travel and camp.” As far as advice to the FUMC CDC teachers now and in the future, Clements offers this. “Keep it simple,” she said. “Love the children like they are your own and they will love you right back. They will always remember your smile and that you made them happy.”

ATHLETE From Page 1 “In 2019 I practiced the games daily,” Hostetler said. “I was well coached by Terry Martin.” In the Throws Pentathlon Performance category, Hostetler was ranked first in the USA, first in North America, and seventh in the world. The category includes javelin, hammer, #12 weight, discus, and shot put throws. First place equals who obtained the highest point average of five events. The record is not for one game or month but for the entire year. Another event category that Hostetler took part in is the Super Weight Throw. This event uses a 25-pound steel ball with a triangular handle attached. When Hostetler’s chance to beat hos own 2019 record came, he gave it all he had. “I used a centrifugal type throw,” Hostetler said. “My toes and knees felt like they

went into the concrete throwing pad. I obtained an excellent lift with my body and my hands went high over my head. That ball went like no other I had ever thrown.” The throw was a record setter and placed Hostetler number one in the 85-year-old bracket for the USA, North America, and the world. Hostetler is also ranked in the 50 meter dash, long jump, and high jump categories. No matter where he goes, Hostetler shows his Gaston County pride. “I practice on most of the fields in Gaston County,” said Hostetler. “I wear my Gaston County, North Carolina tshirts to all local, state, and national events. Win or lose, I love to meet athletes and people, play games, and show the colors of my county. The coronavirus has no effect on me walking, on jogging, and staying in shape outdoors.”

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BUDGET From Page 1 $15.00; Returned Check Fee: Maximum amount allowed by law; Replacement of Lost or Damaged Check Fee: $35.00. Code Enforcement Fees:In addition to civil penalties and/or criminal prosecution, the Code Enforcement Officer will invoice property owners for lawn maintenance or removal of personal property at the Town’s cost plus 25% administrative fees. The minimum invoice will be $100.00. Minimum Housing Fees:The Town will invoice property owners any and all fees incurred for the enforcement of the minimum housing ordinance. Fees include, but are not limited to, title searches, site inspections, etc. Public Works Fees: Waste and Recycling CollectionHousehold waste and items are provided by the Town through property tax bills. One garbage cart and one recycling cart is provided at no charge to each town residence. Additional garbage and recycling carts are available from Waste Management for an additional fee which will be billed directly to the resident. Truck Rental Fee for Debris and Yard Waste: Town residents are provided limited use of town dump trucks two times per calendar year to assist Public Works personnel with the collection of large amounts of permitted items of debris and/or yard waste. First use each calendar year: No Charge. Second use within a calendar year: $80.00 or landfill charges, whichever is greater, or $40.00 for yard waste. Bulk Item Collection: $15.00 per item (please contact Town Hall for collection requests). Planning And Zoning Fees: Residential Zoning Permits- New Home Construction: $50.00; Multi-Family: $50.00 per unit; Home Additions/Expansions: $50.00; Internal Up-fit/Remodel (No Expansion): $25.00; Accessory Structures 200 sq. ft. or less: $25.00; Accessory Structures Greater than 200 sq. ft.: $50.00 (May also require a conditional use permit).

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Non-Residential Zoning Permits- Non-Residential Zoning Permit: $100.00; Zoning Use Permit: $100.00; Certificate of Occupancy: $25.00. Sign Permits: Residential/ Customary Home Occupation: $25.00; Commercial/ Industrial/CBD (On-Site Signs): $50.00; Commercial/Industrial/CBD (Off-Site Signs): $100.00. Zoning Case Fees: Zoning Map or Text Change Application $400.00; Conditional Zoning Application $600.00; Conditional Use Application $600.00; Variance Application $400.00; Appeals $400.00; Zoning Verification Letter $15.00; Temporary Use Permit $25.00; Telecommunications Permit for New Tower $500.00; Telecommunications Permit for Co-Location $150.00. Flood Development Permit- Residential: $100.00; Non-Residential: $250.00. Subdivision Case FeesPreliminary Plat Submission 1-50 lots $250.00 + $5.00 per lot; 50 lots $250.00 + $10.00 per lot. Construction Plan Submission- $500.00 + Engineering Costs; Final Plat Submission: $250.00 + Engineering Costs; Bond Review (estimate or release) $100 + Engineering Costs; Recombination/Exempt/Easement Plats: $25.00. Zoning Site Plan Reviews- Commercial / Industrial: $500.00 + Engineering Costs; Engineering Costs will be billed as invoices are received from engineering firms. All fees cover an initial submittal and second submittal. If a third (or fifth) submittal is required, a separate fee will be assessed. Where construction begins without the appropriate permits in place, cost shall be doubled. Driveway Cut PermitResidential: $25.00; NonResidential: $150.00. Ordinance Copies- Code of Ordinances (Does not include Land Development Code): $50.00; Land Development Ordinance: $35.00; Individual Ordinance Chapter: $5.00 each; Land Use Plan: $25.00; CD/Digital Copy: $10.00. Geographical Information

System (GIS) Services- Zoning Map Small $5.00; Zoning Map Large $10.00. Custom GIS Work $50.00 per hour. New Development Street Signage- The Town will provide street signage for all new residential and commercial developments as follows: Cost of signage plus 25%. Parks And Recreation Fees- Facilities Rental FeeCommunity Center Rental (8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or any time in between); Resident Rate $200.00 per day with $100.00 deposit fee; NonResident Rate:$300.00 per day with $100.00 deposit fee. Gymnasium Rental-: Residents $200 per day or $30.00 per hour + $20.00 per hour for staff; Non-Residents: $300.00 per day or $50.00 per hour + $20.00 per hour for staff Ballfield Rentals- Residents Rate $25.00 per hour; Non-Resident Rate $50.00 per hour plus ; Light Fee: Residents $10.00 per hour; Non-Residents $15.00 per hour. Town Center Amphitheatre Rental Time 1-5 p.m. or 5-9 p.m. Residents ½ Day $100.00 All Day $150.00. Non-Residents ½ Day $200.00 All Day= $275.00. Picnic Shelter Rental at Complex, Central Park and Riverside- Resident: $10.00 per 3 hours Non-Resident: $15.00 per 3 hours. Goat Island Picnic Shelters Rental (3 hour increments 9 a.m.-12 p.m./1 p.m.-4 p.m./5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Residents Small $20.00 Large $30.00; Non-Residents Small $40.00 Large $50.00; Entire Goat Island Rental (Only after 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m.) $500.00 deposit required Residents $1,500.00; Non-Residents $3,000.00. Goat Island Park Accessories Kit $25.00 required deposit 4 Table Tennis Paddles, 2 Table Tennis Balls, 2 Disc Golf discs, 8 Corn-hole bags. Swimming Pool FeesDaily Pass: Resident $3.00 / $4.00 for reserved swimming; Daily Pass NonResident $5.00; Individual Annual Pass Resident $60.00 Non-Resident: $100.00; Family Annual Pass Residents $130.00 Non-Residents $200.00. Residents must provide identification to receive reduced rate. Family Pass

consists of four family members. Swimming Pool PartiesResidents: $200.00 + $30.00 each for two (2) lifeguards required minimum $260.00 total for three hours; NonResidents: $300.00 + $30.00 each for two (2) lifeguards required minimum $360.00 total for three hours; If you have more than 50 guests you must have another lifeguard ($30.00 additional fee); If baby pool is to be used one (1) additional lifeguard is required; Parties can be booked from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday Parties can be booked for three hours any time after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday; Concessions are available at the pool for prices set by the Recreation Department; Swimming Lessons Residents $30.00 Non-Residents: $40.00 (See Recreation Center for more details). C.B. Huss Complex Gym and Fitness Center- Individual Residents $10.00 per month Senior Residents $5.00 per month; Family of 3 Residents $25.00 per month (add $5.00 per additional member); Individual NonResidents $20.00 per month Senior Non-Residents $10.00 per month; Family of 3 NonResidents $50.00 per month (add $10.00 per additional member); Membership Cards to C.B. Huss Gymnasium $5.00 for Residents; Replacement Membership Cards $5.00; Visitation Charge to C.B. Huss Gymnasium $5.00 for Non-Residents per visit. Other Recreation Program Fees- Team Sports Registration Residents $60.00 per sport; Non-Residents: $80.00 per sport. Dance Classes $15.00 per hour; Computer Classes Residents $12.00 per session Non-Residents: $20.00. Stormwater Fees- Single Family Residential $3.00 Includes Duplexes, Townhomes and Condominiums; NonSingle Family Uses: $3.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit; Includes multi-family, commercial, institutional, office and industrial uses. Irrigation Fees- Single Family Residential: $1.50; Non-Single Family Uses: $3.00.

REVENUES Property Tax Vehicle Tag Fee Sales Tax Interlocal Agreements State Shared Revenue Planning & Zoning Fees Parks & Rec. Revenue Investment Earnings & Interest ABC Profit Distribution Misc. Revenue & Transfers Powell Bill (Restricted) Total Revenues

$2,810,500 66,000 900,000 386,500 310,300 260,500 117,000 29,800 60,000 38,500 123,000 $5,102,100

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Belmont Fireworks... The City of Belmont held a fireworks July Fourth extravaganza Saturday night at Stowe Park. Prior to the display, folks sat in the streets for some Alfresco dining and chit chat. Here are some scenes from the festive evening. Photos by Bryan Clingerman

Meditations A story of two kingdoms I love the classic “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. If you have not read the works, I am sure you heard the famous opening, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness.” The writing of Charles Dickens is timeless as I often feel we are in such times. But, instead of talking about a tale of two cities, I am reflecting on a story of two kingdoms. The question I am wrestling with is which realm will define us; the Kingdom of the world or the Kingdom of God. “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ.” Ephesians 2:1, 4-5 NASB. When we live influenced by the flesh nature, we fall prey to the Kingdom of the world. Our orientation of the will becomes hostile toward the things of God. But, the Kingdom of God transforms us, whereby the Spirit of God leads us. “For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” Romans 8:5 NASB. Do our words and actions reflect the Kingdom of God’s living or the influences of worldly life? We all have needs, desires, and drives, but our approach should not be the same as how some fulfill the needs and drives

from the world’s standards. If Jesus is Lord, then sin and the world order cannot be our topography. Jesus becomes Rev. Angela Pleasants District Superintendent the environment that of Catawba Valley shapes us. Methodist Churches When Jesus shapes our environment, we no longer see life from a worldly viewpoint. Whenever we view life from an earthly perspective, it will never be enough. Our scales will be off-balance. As a pastor in the United Methodist denomination and four years as a District Superintendent, I have seen competition run rampant among clergy and congregations. Why? Because we base success on temporal scales rather than the Kingdom of God’s way of life. I see the conflict between Local Pastors and full ordination; Deacon and elders; small rural church and large urban churches. To the world size matters, but in Kingdom living, there is no size. The Kingdom of God is not confined to a local congregation with an average worship attendance of 500-1000. The Kingdom of God is global. If all we see is in our localized sphere, our vision is not big enough. A tale of two Kingdoms, to which Kingdom will you belong? If we desire to progress in Christian life, then we must feed our minds on spiritual food. “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, ‘Abba! Father!’” Romans 8:14-15 NASB.

Gaston County Library news update Libraries Remain Closed - Curbside Service / Outside Book Return Information Main Library Curbside Pickup- Call the Library at 704-868-2164, option 1. Library staff will answer phones from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, will ensure your materials are available, and will schedule your pickup time. Service will be available Mon-Fri, 10-5 until further notice. Main Library Curbside Document Service-Call the Main Library Reference Section, 704-868-2164, option 2. Reference staff will answer phones from 8:30-12 and 1:00-5:00, and will take your request for emailed document printouts, tax form selections, or fax receipts. Items will be scheduled for curbside pickup. Main Library Public Computer Appointments- Call the

Main Library Reference Section, 704-868-2164, option 2. Reference staff will answer phones from 8:30-12 and 1:00-5:00, and will schedule a one-hour appointment to use a Library computer. Appointments will be made for the current day only. Patrons must agree to undergo health screening at the door, including a contactless temperature check. Patrons must bring their own headphones or earbuds if needed, as well as a thumb drive or other storage device. A limited number of printouts will be available at no charge. Service will be available Mon-Fri, 10 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm until further notice. Branch Library Curbside Pickup and Document DeliveryCurbside pickup of materials and curbside document

Town of Ranlo approves budget The Ranlo Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Town’s FY2021 total budget of $3,824,100.00, at its June 11 meeting. The Town’s fiscal year began July 1. Included in the Town’s approved budget: No property tax changes; Modest increases in water, wastewater and garbage collection; $50,000.00 for engineering studies for renovations to Town Hall; $50,000.00 for Ranlo water tank restoration; $20,000.00 to research, plan, and implement Ranlo Lodge renovations; $25,000.00 for a new police vehicle; $10,000.00 for a zero-turn lawnmower; $15,000.00 for grant infrastructure and asset improvements; $80,000.00 for street repairs; $53,500.00 for Boulder Court Studies. The FY 2021 balances

at $3,824,100.00 The budget consists of a General Fund Budget of $2,077,850; a Powell Bill Budget of $207,900.00; a Storm Water Budget of $27,000; and a Utility Fund Budget of $1,511,350. The Recommended Budget requires a $140,250 fund balance appropriation for the General Fund Budget, a $53,4000 fund balance appropriation for the Powell Bill Fund Budget, and a $93,350 fund balance for the Utility Fund Budget. The allocation required from fund balance for the General Fund is an approximate 66% decrease from the prior fiscal year; for the Utility Fund, the fund balance allocation is approximately 21% less than the prior fiscal year; and an approximate 2.4% decrease from the prior fiscal year for the Powell Bill Fund.

service will be available at Gaston County Public Library branches according to the following schedule. Please be sure to call the branch first to make sure the service is operating. Belmont Branch - Call for curbside service. Service available M-F, 10-5, until further notice. Bc @ Bc Branch - Call for curbside service. Service available M-F, 10-5, until further notice. Cherryville Branch - Call for curbside service. Service available M-F, 10-5, until further notice. Dallas Branch - The Dallas Branch is CLOSED for renovations. Ferguson Branch - The Ferguson Branch schedule is not yet determined as it depends on the City of Gastonia’s reopening of the Erwin Center Recreation Facility. Information will be posted as soon as possible. Mount Holly Branch - The Mt Holly Branch schedule is not yet determined as it depends on the completion of ongoing construction. Stanley Branch - The Stanley Branch is closed for renovations. Tech@Lowell Branch - Call for curbside service. Service available M-F, 10-5, until further notice. Union Road Branch - Call for curbside service. Service available M-F, 10-5, until further notice. Book Returns- Outside book returns can be used to return materials. Fines and Overdues will be handled accordingly. Please be aware that drops at Dallas, Ferguson, Mt Holly, and Stanley are not accessible because of construction projects. Please note that all schedules are subject to change depending on Gaston County COVID-19 procedures as well as ongoing construction projects.

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Church Directory Lutheran L h Ch Church h of the Holy Comforter N Main 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

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Providence Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

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

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

North Main Baptist Church

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

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

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Second Baptist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Chapel Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

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108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

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

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

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St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

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300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

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

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

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

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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St. Paul FHB Church

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Tuckaseege Baptist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

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

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

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

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Center Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

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

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

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

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

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

Unity Baptist Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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Will of God Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

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

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

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

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

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

Welcome Baptist Church 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

Lakeview Baptist Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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

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McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

Gateway Cowboy Church

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Upper Room United Pentecostal

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Message of Love Church

Fresh Anointing Church of God

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Crossroads Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Life Church

Riverside Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

First Baptist Church

River of Life Full Gospel Church

6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

CrossFix Ministries

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Cramerton Temple of God Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

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Gaston County breaks ground on new corporate center Gaston County leaders celebrated the groundbreaking last week of the Apple Creek Corporate Center, which marks the County’s continued investment in creating high-paying jobs for its residents. The County began work on Apple Creek, which sits near the City of Gastonia, in 2014, as part of the PublicPrivate Site Development

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Farewell Ted Hall

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Montcross Chamber president Ted Hall officially retired last Tuesday. Well wishers stopped by his office then stood on Main St. in downtown Belmont to give him a bon voyage. Here are some scenes from the event. Photos by John Jacob

NC to continue working toward getting students back in the classroom Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that North Carolina will continue working with schools, teachers, parents, and health experts to ensure that plans for school this coming year will protect everybody, especially those at high-risk. “We want to get our students back in the classroom, and we want to make sure we get this right. My number one opening priority is classroom doors,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “We encourage our public schools to continue planning, with a special focus on how teachers, staff, and students can best be protected – especially those who are high-risk.” In June, the state released the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit laying out essential health practices for schools to re-open safely. Schools were asked

to prepare three plans: Plan A – in-person learning with key health and safety rules in place. Plan B – same as Plan A, but with fewer children in the classroom at one time. And Plan C – remote learning for all students. With the goal of getting students back in the classroom for in-person learning this school year, planning continues to ensure teachers, staff and students will have adequate protection. “We need to do everything within our collective power so that our children can return to in-person instruction,” said NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen. “We can do that with the scientifically proven protective measures in the StrongSchoolsNC guidance and all of us practicing the 3Ws.” Last week, the state distributed supplies of personal

protective equipment to schools across the state for use in the upcoming school year to keep students safe and healthy while at school. These PPE Starter Packs include a two-month supply of thermometers, surgical masks, face shields & gowns to school systems and charter schools, for school nurses and delegated staff who provide health care to students for the 2020-2021 school year. In total, the shipments include more than 16,500 thermometers, 7,200 face shields, 81,000 gowns and more than 347,000 surgical masks. Shipments to 203 charter schools, lab schools, and regional schools will travel via UPS. Supplies for the 116 public school districts will ship either via UPS or directly to the school district warehouse by North Carolina

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chase other health and hygiene supplies, like cloth face coverings and hand sanitizer, for their staff and students. More is needed, and Governor Cooper is committed to

work with schools, teachers, parents, the Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education on a strong plan to re-open schools.

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The Gaston County Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar at their June 15 meeting. The calendar was developed by the Gaston County Schools calendar committee, which includes students, parents, teachers, principals, and central level administrators. Watch the Board presentation for information on the 2020-2021 calendar. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xC_zimiTqJQ#t=31m31s Calendar link: www.gaston.k12.nc.us/schoolcalendars.

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Gaston College’s new president engages the college community on day one Dr. John Hauser (pro- Gaston College’s three cam- buildings, they wore face nounced Who-zer) began puses and the Textile Tech- coverings, practiced social his new tenure today as the nology Center in Gaston and distancing, and took other seventh President of Gaston Lincoln counties. As President Hauser and safety precautions in light of College. others toured classroom COVID-19. He was appointed to the presidency in March by the College’s Board of Trustees. The former President of Carteret Community College, he brings over thirty years of leadership and administrative experience to Gaston College. “I’m honored to be joining such an exceptional college that is committed to student success,� says Dr. Hauser. “This is an exciting and critical time for all community colleges in North Carolina and Gaston College’s new President Dr. John Hauser tours the Cosmetolaround the country. ogy program with BreAnne Walker, Program Chair and Instructor for I’m delighted to start the program at the Lincoln Campus. a new chapter in the College’s rich history of providing excellent educational opportunities and quality life experiences for students emphasizing technology and communication. I look forward to working with the Board of Trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community.� The new president is a dynamo when it comes to fostering positive, Jasmine Cox, Process Coordinator for Testing at the Textile Technoltwo-way commu- ogy Center discusses with with Dr. Hauser how the knitting machine nication within the works in using knitting samples for experimental yarns. The textile College and in the Technology center is located at the Kimbrell Campus in Belmont. community. He says he won’t be shy when it comes to reaching out and listening to and working with people. Recently, Dr. Hauser demonstrated his commitment. After receiving a warm welcome from several members of the College Community, he and members of the College’s leadership team immediately began touring and meeting faculty, Textile Technology staff Freddie Cuthbertson, Don Rusch and Jerome staff, and students at Harris instruct Dr. Hauser on how a Jet Dyeing Machine is used.

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Using foods and supplements to boost your immune system

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By CaroMont Health The recent COVID-19 outbreak continues to be concerning for people of all ages. But what are some things you can do to keep yourself healthy? While no vitamin or food can cure COVID-19, there is evidence that including some of the following foods and supplements into a balanced diet can help a person’s overall wellbeing. Read below for suggestions that will help your body fight off a variety of illnesses, including those that can boost a person’s respiratory health: Antioxidant-Rich Foods Research suggests that antioxidants may play a role in easing common cold or flu symptoms. Try adding these antioxidant-rich foods to your diet: Salmon, Haddock, Spinach, Sweet potatoes, Asparagus, Almonds, Whole grains, Citrus fruits. Vitamin C- Generally, vitamin C can help you fight a cold faster. But, did you know that a person who takes vitamin C regularly can experience fewer respiratory symptoms should they get a cold or other illness? Vitamin C can also help reduce inflammation and is available through citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. Supplements are also available to boost your intake.

Vitamin D- Vitamin D can help protect you from respiratory infection, but also maintain optimal blood levels of calcium. Most people get vitamin D through exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but if you’ve been lacking in time outdoors, a supplement may be a good addition to your daily routine. B Complex vitamins- Vitamin B6 is essential to keeping your immune system in top condition. Check the label on your multivitamin or get a supplement to make sure you are getting the correct amount in your diet. Zinc- Taking zinc helps shorten the length of a common cold. Zinc also helps symptoms such as nasal congestion, nasal drainage, sore throat and cough resolve sooner. Want to learn more ways to stay healthy during a pandemic? Follow CaroMont Health on social media for great tips and health-related content.

Peach season is here Fresh N.C. peaches are available at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. While not a bumper crop, local growers do expect to have plenty of peaches through Labor Day. “North Carolina grows more than two dozen varieties of peaches,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Growers are harvesting clingstone peaches now and will begin harvesting freestone varieties later this month. No matter which you prefer, peach lovers should be able to find plenty of peaches this summer.” Most of the peaches grown in North Carolina are sold directly to consumers at peach orchards, roadside stands and

farmers markets. N.C. peaches are tree-ripened when harvested giving them a fresher and sweeter taste than storebought peaches. While the majority of peaches are grown in the Sandhills, consumers can find peach orchards in about two-thirds of the state’s counties. This year, growers are taking special precautions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Roadside stands have required employees to wear protective gear such as masks and gloves. In addition, many growers have installed protective plastic shields at their registers to protect consumers. To find local peach orchards near you, go to www. buyncpeaches.com.

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Remembering the Great Flood of 1916 By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Next Thursday, July 16 will mark the 104st anniversary of the Great Flood of 1916- the worst natural catastrophe in the history of Belmont and Mount Holly. On July 10, 1916, two category four hurricanes merged in the Blue Ridge Mountains and combined to produce torrential downpours that broke all previous 24-hour rainfall records. Rain hit the Charlotte area Monday afternoon and continued to fall virtually without ceasing at a rate of one inch per hour onto dry soil, conditions which assured that by Sunday the Catawba had swelled 22 feet and was rising an average of one foot an hour. Panicked rumors began to buzz among the locals that bridges were collapsing and by the afternoon of Sunday the July16th, they proved true. Flooding happened violently and abruptly, submerging entire neighborhoods and tearing down every railroad and highway bridge crossing the Catawba and South Fork rivers. A bend in the northeastern section of the Catawba spilled over with such force that it ripped open the earth, revealing the skeletons, earthenware pots, and weaponry of a Native American burial ground. Homes along the riverside were swept away, and many small towns and villages in the region were left without access to electricity, running post, or much needed supplies. The streets of the Harden community were swirling with torrential rivers that evoked images of Venetian canals, and the filthy waters that had flooded Harden’s Mills were nine and

Railway trestle from Gaston County to Mecklenburg County destroyed by the 1916 flood. Archival photos courtesy Millican Pictorial Museum

This marker at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park on Catawba St. in East Belmont is dedicated to the Great Flood. Photo by Alan Hodge a half feet deep. Charlotte’s formidable Mountain Island Manufacturing Company was ripped to shreds, with damage to the company totaling over $350,000 dollars. Even more expenses were accrued in lost merchandise when 1,000 cotton bales were swept out of storage and into the flood. Local boys risked their lives in the torrential downpour when the company offered a small reward for each safely returned bale. The most remarkable tragedy of this flood however, was the Catawba River railroad trestle catastrophe, in which 19 rail workers attempting to fortify the structure with cables and timbers were swept into the flood rapids when the trestle collapsed underneath them. Historians Robert F. Cope and Manly Wade Wellman claim that “for a moment [the trestle] seemed to sail like a raft; then it broke to pieces. Agonized watchers saw the workmen gulped down by the great foamy deluge”. The drowning men clung to floating debris to keep from going under, and in a stirring act of courage, two

African American men navigated a rowboat through the floodwaters and saved six of the 19 workmen. Peter Stowe, an elderly gentleman and former slave, and Fons Ross, a neighbor of Stowe’s who worked flipping signs at railroad crossings, prepared for the endeavor by making use of a uniquely designed flat bottomed boat, and praying on their knees before setting out. Upon return, the heroic pair were commended by the city and awarded $500 by the Charlotte Observer for their lifesaving efforts. Despite the immense damage done to property and people’s lives during the flood, effective rebuilding strategies and an attitude of resilience ensured that Belmont’s five mills were quickly reopened and ready to fill war orders the following year. In addition, the Duke Power company began planning their dam system and reservoirs such as Mt. Island Lake with flood control in mind flood control in mind, ensuring that the flood of July, 1916 was never to be relived.

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Railway trestle at the Catawba River being rebuilt after 1916 flood, Belmont, NC.

Better together By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

When I was in school, I remember when the teacher would have the class pick teams for the game we were going to play. In a short time, you would have the class forming sides, while some were included and some shunned. A united class was now divided. Our nation, like that class, is divided now. Politics and pandemic have sharply divided our nation, families, and even churches. We just celebrated July the Fourth as one nation under God, yet we are far from being one, too often. In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Paul wrote to the churches about this very notion, being one. Paul was one of the greatest missionaries and church planters of all time. However, apart from spreading the gospel, Paul spent most of his time attempting to heal divisions within the churches he ministered to. Whether it was the Corinthian, Roman, or Ephesian church, Paul was confronting doctrinal, personal, as well as sin issues. As Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians, he wanted them to understand that they were one body, one faith, and one baptism in God. Jesus was the head, and they were the body, all with spiritual gifts from God for the spreading of the gospel.

One thing we can count on in our nation, churches, and families, is that there are times when we will disagree. Disagreement is normal from time to time. Rev. Trent Tankin Whether it is a nation of 300 million plus, or our own families, we will find times when we do not always see eye to eye. We may disagree, but we are better together. Paul wanted the early churches to see that they could accomplish so much together. We can do so much as one. At our beginning as a nation we defeated the world’s greatest power at the time working together, rich and poor, from all walks of life. As churches, gathered together in the name of Jesus, we can do so much with Jesus in our midst together. Together we learn new perspectives, and even find respect with those we may see differently from. Today our politics, and even the Coronavirus pandemic has pulled people apart. Such division in our families and churches allow Satan to break us apart. Paul told the church in Ephesians 4:3, that they were “endeavoring to keep the Spirit in the bond of peace” (NKJV). May we endeavor to do the same today. May we truly be one nation under God. Even in disagreements, we can be one faith, and one body, with Jesus as our Lord.

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SHELBY411.COM LOCAL WEBSITES NOW OPEN. Shelby & Cleveland County Store. Rutherfordton & Rutherford County Store. Gaffney & Cherokee County Store. Gastonia & Gaston County Store. NC4Ever@email.com DELAY NOTICE: Due to holiday SIDE DOOR will be held Saturday, July 11, 9am-5pm. Get all your summer stuff here at 70-90% off original retail! Cash only, next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, 132 Commercial Drive, Forest City. LADY KS COUTURE BOUTIQUE. Fine Men & Women Clothing, Accessories and More. Offering: Sizes XS to Big & Tall. Personalized Tee-Shirts. Gift Baskets. Personal Shopping. Explore! See whats in store! At Lady Ks Kouture! Hours: Wed -Fri 10:30am till 6pm, Sat 12noon till 6pm, Sun-Mon-Tue (by appointment). 1116 Cherokee Ave, Gaffney SC 29340 Suite#5 (864) 219-0990

FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION needed to maintain rental units. Valid NC drivers license and general maintenance experience required. Please send resume to 201 McGill Court, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086. HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a residential / light commercial HVAC service technician. Salary: Commensurate with level of experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and driver’s license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. (704) 4877877 or send resume to lisa@shelbyhvac.com. DRIVER NEEDED. Must have flat bed experience. Leave message. (704) 477-5031 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for all shifts. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 4825200 spacker@oneoneonecare.net CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. To pull freight to NC, SC, TN. Day & night shifts available. 9 and 13 hour shifts. Weekly and monthly drive bonus. 2 weeks paid vacation per year. Average hourly rate of pay, $18. Appt/ Info, 828-919-1547. NOW HIRING! Several Positions Available. Apply in Person. The Pancake House, 149 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby.

TOMS BAKERY. 120 Belvedere Ave, Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc.com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413 TIRES! TIRES! TIRES! We carry Premium Brand Tires at Great Prices. Hankook, Nexen and Most Major Brands. See Us Today! On The Go Quik Lube, 4501 Fallston Rd., Shelby, NC 704-487-4501.

EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK (MORNINGS) & KITCHEN WORKER POSITIONS. Apply in Person. Carolina Crossings Restaurant located at 218 S. Main St., Grover, NC NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

FULL TIME GROUNDS KEEPER. Must be familiar with Zero-Turn lawnmower. Have valid NC drivers license. (704) 4734299

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PAPA’S PIZZA TO GO in Cherryville, NC is a well-established, successful business that has thrived for over 3 decades. Our Management Team, who has been in place for over 30 years, is now ready to move on to their next chapter in life, which includes enjoying their grandchildren. They are leaving behind a wonderful opportunity for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to carry the torch! The winning combination could be a husband/wife or 2 person team. If you are interested in purchasing a successful business in which you will be your own boss, please email us at papaspizzatogo@windstream. net. Some financing possible to qualified applicants. ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR NEW JOURNEY?

BUSINESS SERVICES SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

BUSINESS SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR. $40 service call. Complete diagnosis and get one pound of freon for free with any repair. 336-523-6603 bsmart229@ yahoo.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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.

CARP FISHING EQUIPMENT. 4 fishing rods and reels, $80 each. 4 fish stands, $10 each. 4 fish alarms, $15 each. Fishing scooter, $450. Call 980-2912298.

24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. “I WILL COME TO YOU!” Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332 RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING REPAIR. All fixtures repaired or replaced. Unstop all drains. All work guaranteed! 828-4432617. 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, 828-4766058. 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

AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM July 10th. Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #21 Hamrick, #22 Shytle For Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 10,000 BTU PORTABLE INDOOR A/C. ONLY USED FOR TWO WEEKS!! INCLUDES BOX AND OWNER’S MANUAL. $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. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. 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 BACKYARD SALE, Sat., July 11th, 2020 from 07:00 AM 02:00 PM. Will be in the back yard, 112 Johnson Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 473-5116 putnamb936@gmail.com

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! GRASS CUTTING, WEED EATING, MULCHING. (704) 466-2333 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. CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer 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. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367. 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

FOR SALE MAKE MONEY WOODWORKING FROM HOME MyWoodProfits.com Make Money from home with woodworking. Complete details always available 24 hours NC4Ever@ email.com MAGA411.COM TRUMP BLACK GOLD COIN MAGA411.com TRUMP Black & Gold Coin Available NC4Ever@email.com KILLZALL, 2.5 GALLONS FOR SALE. $47.99. Mention Ad. 828-287-3272. 5X10 UTILITY TRAILER for sale. $600. (704) 484-7733 SEVERAL TIRES MOUNTED ON WHEELS. 13”, 14” and 15” Good Condition... Prices Vary! Call (828) 223-1982 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

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449. PARTS MOWERS FOR SALE. (3) SNAPPERS. $50 EACH. 704-300-2410. LOCAL WEBSITES TO VISIT INCLUDE: FatLoss411. com, MyWoodProfits.com, YardMeds.com, BestCarolinaSheds.com, ShelbyNCUSA.com, Shelby411.com, NC4Ever@email.com

MOBILITY CHAIR, $575. Invacare M51, under 100 hrs use, weight limit 250 lbs, on board charger, short turn around, warranty, manual, Delivered. Call Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com MISC ITEMS FOR SALE. Faux leather office chair $50, Vizio 32” color TV $40, Clean used GE Microwave $30, Weslo 360 R Recumbent Exercise bike $50. (704) 476-5113 NEW 5X8 TRAILERS, $595. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. ROUND BALES OF HAY. In Golden Valley. $30 each. 704538-9529. MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $15 each. Hardback book of Marilyn, 270 pages, many pictures, 9.5x11”, $30. 828-2895031. 8” BLOCKS, APPROX 100125, never used, sell all/part, $1.00 each. (2) thick plastic containers, 250-300 gallons, $25 each. (9) doors non-prehung, $100 for all. 828-289-5031. SALE ITEMS IN CHESNEE, SC Wheel Horse Lawn Mower-48 in.deck, nice; 54 in. circle turn Kubota, diesel; Unused tin-12 ft. long; New wheel & tire; 2005 Toyota Avalon-Nice and low miles; and 1994 Pickup Truck. (601) 740-0837 HAY FOR SALE. HORSE QUALITY HAY. $40 per roll picked up. Union Mills area. 828-712-1494. PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta plants, Yellowbells, Day Lillies, Bearded Iris, small Japanese Maples, and Weeping Cherry trees. (828) 245-0245 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

FURNITURE SALE CASH & CARRY Save Big ! Norris Merchandise 2011 S. Lafayette St, Shelby NC (704) 482-8464 WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. 16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

SOLID PINE ANTIQUE BEDROOM SUITE. Man’s Dresser & Woman’s Dresser with 6 small drawer & shelves and 6 bottom drawers, hope chest. Also stand-up chest freezer. $700. (704) 434-7145

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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

WANT TO BUY

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

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

WEATHER-TECH FLOOR MATS Black in color. Driver and passenger sides. Fits a Chrysler Pacifica. Only used 3 weeks (Like New!) If interested call 704-692-3581

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-2891175 or 828-247-1070.

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503

TAYLOR WAY HARROWS $700 (828) 829-3468 2 BOTTOM PLOW $250 (828) 829-3468 JOHN DEERE THREE BOTTOM PLOW $400 (828) 8293468

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.

HAY FOR SALE Excellent horse quality. Long stems and full heads. Extra large roll, $45. (704) 434-9104

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 HOT SUMMER SALE! At Laughlin’s Furniture we have recliner’s starting at just $299.99! Visit us today at 400 N. Lafayette Street in Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 484-3204

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756. 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

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. BUSH HOG FINISH MOWER. Good condition, $1200. 828287-3272. KUHN ROTARY RAKE. Good shape, $2600. 828-287-3272. TURNING PLOW, $600. Disc Harrow on wheels, $1200. Box Blade, $600. Layoff plow, $300. 704-600-7851.

BOATS BOAT FOR SALE. 19 ft. Aluminum IO, 120 horse, fish & ski. Selling due to illness. $3,600.00. 704-750-7302.

PETS & LIVESTOCK RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272. PONDEROSA LIVESTOCK TRAILER. Very good shape, $3600. 828-287-3272.

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

DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228

CHICKENS FOR SALE Cochins, Bantams that lay medium eggs, hen and chicks. Good prices. 704-473-1311.

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

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 2 black and brown at $500 each. One white for $700. Shots and dewormed by vet. Will be ready to go 2nd week in July. $200 deposit required. Call Joe, M thru F, 9am to 10pm at 704734-7088. (931) 434-9691 cosmo.keeler@gmail.com LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. PURE BRED ANGUS BULLS and HEIFERS. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or (704) 600-7847

DISC HARROW PLOW Heavy Duty. Real Good Condition. $850 OBO. text (704) 472-5493

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, $150. Dewormed. No papers or shots. (704) 860-7379 lacyorlucy@ gmail.com GREAT PYRENEES FOR SALE. Wormed, 1st shots, $300. 704-300-9361

CARS & TRUCKS

MOBILE HOMES

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.

2020 FLEETWOOD MH SHELL. Located Catos Mobile Home Belmont. Asking $54,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call Donna (540) 816-0993

1997 DODGE RAM WAGON 77,173 miles, $6500. 15 passenger van, great condition, completely dealership rebuilt motor with less than 700 miles. 828-289-2892.

FARM & GARDEN

WOOD GUN CABINET $85. Large wooden desk $125. (704) 692-8845

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.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

BLACK MINIATURE MARE HORSE. Loves attention and to be petted. Wormed & groomed. To good home only. $300. Puppies: Malti Poo and Yorkie Poo crosses. Toy and miniature sizes, Some CKC registered. $450-$800. Adult Yorkie Poo. Black & gold, CKC reg, 3-4 years old. Never bred, loving dog. Wormed and groomed, shots UTD. $550. (2) 1.5 yr old Nigerian doe goats. Very small. Both are open. $225 each. Holstein steer pet, very tame, lead trained. Companion to other farm animals. Good for 4-H projects. $700. No texts please. (828) 391-0919 PEKINGESE PUPPIES, eight months old, shots and wormed. CKC registered. For more information text 864-4904979.

CARS & TRUCKS 2010 FORD EDGE LIMITED EDITION. 88k miles, $7750. 828-287-3820. 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

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 2007 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, auto, 102K mi, white. black top Nice. Salvage title. $4500. 2011 Harley Road King, silver, extras, tuner. $8500. (704) 300-9223 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN. Great condition, owned since 2003. Price is $2,000. 828-657-5342.

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

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON. Electra Glide Classic, 32,000 miles, $6,500. (704) 472-9207 HONDA ELITE MOTORCYCLE. Runs like new, has only 2,032 miles, new tires, 1985 model, $950 cash. 828-2895031. 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 MOTORCYCLE. Excellent condition, 12,500 miles. $5000. (704) 300-1002

VACATIONS MYRTLE BEACH CONDO FOR RENT. Three bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Pool, laundry, screened porch, full kitchen. No smoking or pets. Saturday-Saturday. $1395 weekly. Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (828) 447-6611 CAMPER ON PERNAMENT SPOT. Holden Beach. Numerous updates. Call for info. (704) 418-8811

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 72,000 miles. Call for Price, Black. Braunability handicap van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat. (704) 692-6248 buck@walker-woodworking.com

BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 & 3 bedroom, WIFI. For rent by week or 3 day weekend. July 4th week available due to cancellation. 704473-1494, 704-434-7765. (704) 434-7765

2006 FORD RANGER XLT -3.0, 83K miles, $4800.00. Clean, Air. Call-704-418-4915.

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 4727145

1985 FORD PICKUP F-150, 302 automatic. Good Mechanical condition. No inspection required. $1800 obo. 704-6005519. 1963 FORD FAIRLANE $4500. And have a 1996 CHEVY TRUCK $1200. Call (828) 2231982 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

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831 LAKE LURE TIMESHARE, Fox Den 300, week 37 (September), 2020 dues paid. Individual house with view of Fairway #3 and Bald Head Mountain, $200. Call Jim, 704560-6602.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY NEW CONSTRUCTION. Brick Veneer home for sale. Estimated completion date 8/1/20. Call for more info or showing. (980) 295-8351 LOT PRICE REDUCED TO $32,000 Approximately 1.17 Acres. Zoned Residential. 00 Hermitage Court, Shelby, NC (PRICED $8000 BELOW TAX VALUE). Great Neighborhood and Convenient to Uptown. Call Tammy at (704) 692-4356 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199

GASTON COUNTY 3 BR MOBILE HOME on private lot in Mount Holly. $40,000.00. Call 704-394-2597 for more information.

POLK COUNTY SUNNYVIEW, NC. FSBO. Convenient location, 7 acre lot with over 1,000 ft 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, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY COUNTRY LIVING- POLKVILLE renovated 2 BR, 1 BA home on 2 acres. Central Heat/Air, Carport, NO PETS, SMOKING or HAP. $550 month. 704-487-5480. 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 NEWLY REMODELED 3BR, 2BA HOME with 2 Car Garage in Moss Lake Area Neighborhood. Flat backyard. No indoor pets and Non-smoker preferred. $1100 Month. Deposit and References Required! Call 704-6928190 or (704) 482-0441 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. 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 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

FOR RENT

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

PRIVATE HOUSE IN LAWNDALE 704-538-7661. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, w/d hookup. No pets. References and security deposit required.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647. MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 SUPER NICE HOUSE. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 large work shops, also porch swing. $850 mo. First and last month at signing. 704-472-4368 3 BR, 1 BA HOUSE for rent in Shelby. Great location. Hardwoods & ceramic tiles flooring, Central H/A. Close to uptown. $800/mth + $800 deposit. 704300-2820. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH KM MOBILE HOME. On 2 acre private lot, $800 deposit, $800 month. For information call (704) 4669984 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE HOME on lot. $900 per month rent with $900 security deposit. Must be able to provide background checks & credit references. Serious inquires only. Phone for appointment between hours of 9am-6pm at (704) 7345820

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 704-484-1047 or Go to Banner-News.com and click on: carolinaclassifieds.com

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