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Belmont’s oldest piece of public art is a treasure by Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Belmont has been making great strides in the area of public art, but there’s one piece that predates all the others by a wide margin. Long before Belmont’s City Hall became the center of the town’s municipal government, it was a U.S. Post Office, constructed in 1938. In that building is a reminder of those days when the federal government’s New Deal was in full swing in the form of a mural entitled “Major William Chronicle and His South Fork Boys”.

Many thousands of people over the years have seen the mural, but not that many know about the artist, Peter DeAnna, who painted it, how he went about his work in Belmont in 1940, and the fact that the mural as folks see it today was not his first choice of theme. DeAnna was one of a small army of artists that the Works Projects Administration (WPA) sent out across the land during the Great Depression to create public art, perform music, and take photos of everything from poor folks to national park

vistas. Overall, from 1934 to 1943, over 1,300 murals and 300 sculptures were commissioned by the federal government nationwide. Artwork for post offices was supposed to reflect the heritage or history of the town where it was located. Most of the post office murals were funded by the Section of Fine Arts under the Treasury Department. The Belmont Post Office mural was DeAnna’s first paying art job. A native of Uniontown, Penn., DeAnna had grown up in Washington, See ART, Page 4

This mural “Major William Chronicle and His South Fork Boys” inside Belmont city hall dates to 1940 and is the town’s first and oldest piece of public art. Photo by Alan Hodge

Stanley mayor Steven Denton (center) along with guests and the Jackson family break ground for a new Habitat for Humanity house in Stanley. Habitat Gaston Photo

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County holds groundbreakings Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County held a groundbreaking ceremony in Stanley on Sunday, August 11, 2019 for the 120th house it will build, and which will be the home of the Jackson family when completed. The Jackson family – Shana, along with her children Brooklyn, age 13, and Tykailen, age 9, were joined by family and friends, along with Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County board members Rev. Claude T. Williams, Patricia Franks, Pastor Ray Hardee, Rev. Ken Alexander, Andy Ratchford, executive director Kay Peninger, and community leaders Stanley Mayor Steve Denton and Kiser Elementary School Assistant Principal Kathi Withers. Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County will begin

construction in upcoming weeks and expects that the house will be completed by Thanksgiving. Executive Director Kay Peninger said in her welcome, “This Habitat house represents our goal of helping families achieve stability, safety, and security through shelter. The Jackson family will have a decent, affordable home where they can focus on their family, where the children can play, where they can celebrate family milestones and traditions, and continue to achieve their dreams for the future.” Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County partnered with United in Action of Stanley Churches to welcome the Jackson family to the Stanley community. The house that will be built at 408

N. Mauney Avenue in Stanley will be the first home that Habitat has built in this community. Cesar Perez, Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County board member and chair of the Homeowner Services committee, says “this home represents the hard work the Jackson family has invested in taking positive steps for their family and their goals for the future. Research has shown that homeownership benefits families by reducing stress and that children who live in a stable home achieve more in school.” Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County also recently broke ground for a new home See HABITAT, Page 4

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OPINION

Thursday, August 22, 2019

TODAY’S QUOTE: “Love is unselfishly choosing for another’s highest good.” - C.S. Lewis

What’s on your pole?

My driveway wasn’t sinking, it was rising

I was riding around the other day and could not help but notice for the umpteenth time how many flag poles had their pennants flying at half-staff. One upon a time you, who have lived long enough to recollect civility, might only have seen the “America” flag, or any others, only hitched halfway up the post they flew from rarely and seldom. But that was then and this is now and seeing flags halfway there is the new, and sad, norm. There’s a 20-foot-tall flagpole in front of our cabin and from it has flown many a varied type of flag. Right now, there’s a Blackbeard the Pirate flag on the pole. What a welcoming rectangle of nylon it is with a black background, devilish skeleton jabbing a pitchfork into a heart dripping blood. This is one of my favorites. Another flag we fly is the flag of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee. Sharon has a Cherokee ancestor and we fly it to honor both the great great grandmother and the tribe in general. Another flag you might see on our pole is from the nation of Italy. I fly this one on Sundays when Moto GP motorcycle racing is broadcast on TV from Europe and my favorite rider, Valentino Rossi, is at the front of the pack. Uh-oh for Vale..he 40 years old now and like Richard Petty and Dale E. ever dawg has its day so now the Italian flag is gathering dust and soon Valentino will have to hang his leather britches up. Ok, here’s another flag you might see on the pole- Stars and Stripes but the stars seem lately to be coming out of the eyes of folks getting beat on or shot and the stripes are the pattern on the jumpsuits the perpetrators too often avoid. Now we come to some of the most colorful flags I have been known to fly.

I have a problem with my driveway. One of the concrete slabs has sunk. I assumed with Hurricane Florence this past Fall, the extra amount of rain caused it to sink. I got closer to the slab and noticed that the material that was installed between the two adjacent slabs was gone. I figured that since it was missing, the water seeped between the two slabs, causing one to sink. I knew I had to fix it. I picked up 10 tubes of caulk and proceeded to repair all the cracks between the slabs in my driveway. It was a bigger project than I imagined, so I only put down four tubes of caulk. A few weeks later, when it was really, really hot, I decided to finish the job. This time I didn’t do it from the position of sitting on a bench. Rather, I was on my knees, squeezing the caulk gun, smoothing it out and moving onto the next section. As I got close to the slab that sunk, I noticed that there was something in the grass. It was brown, round and long. In fact, there were two of them approaching the slab. It looked like (but am grateful it wasn’t) a snake. As I got closer, I realized they were tree roots. They had come from a tree a few feet away. They ran under the grass, then surfaced, and went under the

My Opinion: A blue background with one a single white starBonnie Blue Flag. A red, swallowAlan Hodge tail one with white Banner-News Editor palmetto tree and crescent moon- First flown over Charleston Customs House April, 1861. One with the stars arranged in an “A” (for Ark of the Covenant) and two red and one white stripe- Robert E. Lee HQ flag. One with a red snake on yellow background and words “Don’t Tread On Me”Gadsen Flag. One with yellow snake on red and white stripes words “Don’t Tread On Me”- Gadsen Flag variant. (We are big into Don’t Tread On Me in our house.) Here’s another one sometimes fly on anniversary Battle of Gettsburg and Fredericksburg- the Irish Brigade battle flag… during the America War Between the States, five regiments were raised in Pennsylvania to fight for the Union Army. Five regiments formed a Brigade. Since nearly all the soldiers were Irish immigrants..well, you get it. The Irish Brigade flag is emerald green background with a harp in the foreground with a cloud above the harp and overall it’s a very lovely flag in a brave tragic Irish and Scots Irish sort of way. So, what do flags represent? Moods, majesty, politics, political problems, revolutions, resolve, patriots, victory, defeat, nationalism, nitwits, horror, happiness, but always, always, hope. So, what’s on you pole?

concrete slab that was higher. This didn’t make sense. I was convinced the higher concrete slab hadn’t moved and the sinking slab, well, had sunk. I was wrong. I looked closer and the roots had gone under the higher slab. Over the course of years, these two roots were lifting-up the higher slab. My driveway wasn’t sinking. Rather, it was rising. Sometimes in our life, we look at what we were doing and attempt to address the surface problem without looking at the root cause (no pun intended). For example, we spend $800 on a large screen TV that we can’t afford. We look at the symptom without examining what is really driving us to do what we just did. Perhaps we have always felt powerless and so putting down that credit card to purchase something we can’t afford moves us from being powerless to powerful. We feel good about ourselves for a few moments while we prove to the cashier, we are not the powerless person others think we are. We have no ability to pay off the credit

card bill. Why did we do Tony Marciano that? Let’s peel back the layers of the onion a little further. Maybe there was a time in our life when we were bullied. We couldn’t stop the abuser. We were little and the bully was big. We were young and didn’t know how to stand up for ourselves. Years later, we continue to define ourselves as powerless and do irresponsible things to prove we are not. It’s easier to deal with the symptom rather than the root cause. I put down another six tubes of caulk thinking I had taken care of the problem. That wasn’t the case. One Saturday, I cut down the tree. I made a V cut into the tree, attempting to cut it down. It still wouldn’t move. It was only when I did the back cut did it come down. The same is true in our life. The hard part is figuring the root cause of why we do what we do. Then we have to confront it or “cut it at the root” so it doesn’t trip us up.

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What’s in Your Hand? Recently, while gassing my Honda, another couple in a very old model car, drove up and parked along the station curb. The husband kept the car running while his wife got out clutching a few dollars, and went inside. A few minutes later she came back out, not with some useful food or even harmful cigarettes, but with a few lottery tickets. I don’t know about you readers but when I watch events unfold I try to imagine the story behind it. In this case my stomach was turning while I considered the astronomical mathematical odds against their winning and, from their body language those few dollars were a precious expenditure for them. Then my mind continued its’ calculations as I considered an untold number of people spending their hard earned dollars on these “lady luck” gambles too. What is the impact on their lives when their hopes are dashed over and over and over? What is the impact on our country when all this money doesn’t really make it into an “education” fund; where our legislators, trying to squeeze an economic balloon to build a budget, simply stop funding education from their normal budget and make it seem like the lottery is suddenly our educational friend? What is the impact too on so much disillusionment? Does it cause

people to give up working and continue to bet on weekly improbabilities? Does it compound anxiety and depression so our medical and insurance services are spiked or overwhelmed? Can’t we place some of our suspicions on the lottery doorstep for rises in alcoholism, illegal drug use and exponential increases in Xanax and Valium prescriptions? I strongly suspect many precious families simply want to escape nagging pain in their lives and maybe want to experience what the “haves” lives are like. Hey, along these lines have you ever filled out the paperwork required for the Publisher’s Clearing House? It’s a lot and it’s tricky and it is bent on selling you magazines they know you will never read. Now PC hawkers are trying to sell it as a realistic mechanism for leaving your children a legacy; how absolutely sad! In contrast to all this waste, we do hear voices of reason. Even an army slogan talks about “being all you can be,” through education, persistence, and hard work. In the bible, we are taught a lot about proper stewardship; using our resources wisely; and being content with our path in life. And born again believers get to rely on the Lord for guidance, open doors and His provision. Nowhere

in scripture are we taught to sit back waiting for a gamble to materialize. Dennis Siracusa In fact, the bible teaches if we won’t work when we can, then we shouldn’t expect to get to eat our next meal. 2 Thessalonians 3:10. And yet all of this begs the question, “how did gambling come to hold such sway in our lives?” Evolutionists may say it is simply harmless fun but you and I know better. We see the result of hopes repeatedly dashed filling our news every night. No, God created us to enjoy life with Him in the Garden of Eden but Satan spoiled that for all of us. Now, in order to get from point A to B properly, we must work hard. And God wants us to rely on Him and use what is in our hand like Moses did. Exodus 4:2. In John 14:6 Jesus declared to his disciples “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me.” In that sweeping statement the whole of creation became clearer and within that, everything we need and yearn for; every pain we endure and question we ask, is met, bearable and understandable in Jesus Christ Our Lord.

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ART From Page 1 D.C., and received “formal” art training of sorts at the Washington Boys Club. A natural talent, DeAnna won first prize at a local art show at age sixteen for a work entitled “China Boy.” According to the book “New Deal Art in N.C.” by Anita Price Davis, DeAnna came to Belmont in June 1940 to start his project when he was just 19 years old. While he was in town, he wrote letters to WPA Art Administrator Edward Rowan describing what he was doing. “This past week I have been working from scaffold,” he penned. “The white lead adhesive has caught hold quite well. Work is slowly nearing completion. I am striving for more quality of paint texture. Also revising drawing in several places as

you suggested. I assure you I am giving it the best in me.” The phrase “revising drawing in several places” is likely a reference to changes DeAnna was told to make to his original idea of having the mural show a Native American encampment with women tanning hides and hauling grain near a hut. The first plan also featured the Indian men planting corn with one brave holding a bow and standing with his bare backside turned towards the viewer. In the final painting as it appears today, the hut became a tent, and the Indians were transformed into the South Fork Boys lounging around a campfire in October 1780 prior to marching to Kings Mountain to take part in the upcoming battle

“Battle of Kings Mountain” by Veronica Burkhard. there. The white horse in the current version is where the bare-backed bowman would have stood. DeAnna was paid $730 for his labors in Belmont and went on to paint another mural in Maryland. When World War II came, he enlisted and served as a military artist. Later, he went to work for the Smithsonian Institution and painted many of the

works seen in the National Air and Space Museum there. He retired in 1979 and died in 1980 at age 59 of cancer. DeAnna’s painting technique has been characterized as “ simple, calm, a little rough, but daringly old-fashioned. He also can be delicately precise when he wants to.” These words describe the Belmont painting quite well. In 2006, DeAnna’s work

was freshened up at a cost of around $6,000- eight times what he was paid to do it in the first place. More New Deal art in our area • Gastonia, NC Post Office “Cotton Field and Spinning Mill” – oil on canvas by Francis Speight (1938). • Lincolnton, NC Post Office “Threshing Grain” – oil

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From Page 1 for the Mills family at 421 James Adams Ave. in Gastonia. Mary (mother) and Demetria (daughter) Mills are a mother and daughter applicant and co-applicant. They will be residing in a five bedroom Habitat home, along with Demetria’s son Omarri, Mary’s granddaughter Ty’Asia and Ty’Asia’s new son, Santana.. Mary and Demetria have both experienced hardships within the past few years, which has lead them to find home ownership with Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County. Mary’s other daughter suddenly passed and Mary was left to care and take custody of her grandson and granddaughter. Demetria and Mary became dependent on each other for support and guidance, which led them to apply for the home ownership program together. Their apartment has many windows that do not open, allowing for little circulation of air. The HVAC system in their apartment does not work properly, creating high electric bills. Demetria works at Sam’s Club and for Gaston County Schools. Together, Mary and Demetria worked 500 sweat equity hours, attended financial education classes, and

on canvas by Richard Jansen (1938). • Kings Mountain, NC “Battle of Kings Mountain” by Veronica Burkhard. This canvas was painted in 1941 with Treasury Section funding for the town’s post office. It was in city hall for a while and is now in the Kings Mountain Museum of History that provided the image (above).

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Maria Long, president of Habitat for Humanity of Gaston, and Demetria Mills turning shovels with family members at their Habitat for Humanity Gaston home. Habitat Gaston Photos The extended Jackson family. saved to pay their closing costs in order to meet their partnership requirements. A Habitat home will provide the family with a home that is functional and clean, along with the stability they have been seeking after their hardships. Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County expects the home to be completed by Thanksgiving. Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County (Habitat Gaston) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit and an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a widely respected global

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down-payment and financed with zero-interest mortgages. Habitat Gaston is committed to making the dream of home ownership a reality for families in the income range of 30% to 60% of area median income as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development by providing a mortgage that is no more than 30% of their gross income. Habitat Gaston is currently planning and building homes 119, 120, and 121. Habitat Gaston continues to build a strong and sustainable organization while building affordable homes throughout Gaston County.

The organization is well-positioned to build on the success of its first 30 years and is crafting an exciting and powerful vision for the future in order to leverage its expertise to add impact in the areas of neighborhood revitalization and critical home repairs. Homeownership is the key to stability, strength, and shelter, as well as the ability to plan for the future. We are grateful to the Gaston County Community – individuals, corporations, and foundations – who made this home possible through their generosity.

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Thread Trail bridge dedicated In late July the dedication of the Kilby Elkins Memorial Bridge along the South Fork Trail near McAdenville took place. Thanks to the McAdenville Woman’s Club for their generous financial contribution that made this bridge possible. Over 40 people attended the event. This bridge is on the trail in McAdenville which is on Dickson Drive. Until the construction of the bridge, visitors had to carefully cross over slick rocks and a small incline to continue on the trail. The Woman’s Club had voted to fund this bridge during 2018 when Susan Elkins was the club president. Her daughter Kilby passed away on August 13, 2018 and the club voted to do this in her memory. The Carolina Thread Trail

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Church Directory Tuckaseegee Baptist Church Mount Holly, NC

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

McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380

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

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

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

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

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513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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

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Mount Moriah Baptist Church

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110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

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212 South Street 704-825-7269

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

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102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Park Street United Methodist

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Covenant United Methodist

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Family Worship Center

Westview Presbyterian Church

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Finish Line Christian Center

LOWELL

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Bethlehem Church

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

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

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Grace Baptist Church

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

South Point United Methodist

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

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

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

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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 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

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

Life Church

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

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

First Baptist Church

811 Mauney Rd.

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

BESSEMER CITY

New Life Church

Bright Light Baptist Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

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

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

704-867-2317

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

The Pointe

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

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

Woodlawn Baptist Church

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

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church

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

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Cornerstone Family Worship

First Presbyterian Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

DALLAS

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841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

First Free Will Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

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Core Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

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Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Friendship Baptist Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

St. Paul FHB Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Second Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Community Christian Fellowship

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Roper Street 704-601-5146

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

CRAMERTON

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Share! By Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

We live in a social media age. Many of us spend a lot of time on some social platform. We often find ourselves sharing all types of things. We share pictures, quotes, Bible verses, and other things that are important to us. It is easy to click on the share icon of a social media site. However, it is not so easy often, to share Jesus Christ. We often find it difficult to share Jesus, yet as believers, that is exactly what we are called by Jesus to do. We are to share, not simply tell of Jesus, but to share what He has done, and what He is doing in our lives, with someone who needs to hear. Acts 8:26-39 records one of the greatest examples of sharing Jesus in the Bible. One day Philip, a faithful follower of Jesus, was sent by God from Jerusalem to Gaza. As he headed south, he saw a man sitting in a chariot, reading. This man was an Ethiopian from the court of Candace, the queen of Ethiopia. As Philip observed this man reading, the Holy Spirit told Philip to go over to the chariot. As he approached, he noticed the man was reading from the prophet Isaiah. He asked him if he understood what he read. The Ethiopian noted that he could not, unless someone guided him. The man asked Philip if the prophet was writing of himself, or some

other man. At that point, Philip began to share Jesus with him. As they traveled, they passed by some water. The Ethiopian man asked Philip, Rev. Trent Tankin “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” (Acts 8:36, NKJV) Philip told him if he believed with all of his heart, he could. The man then confessed Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Philip baptized him. I am sure Philip did not understand why God sent him down the road that day, yet God had a plan for him to share Jesus with this man. The Ethiopian man sat waiting for someone to help him know Jesus. We have a world around us with people waiting for us to share Jesus with them. The Holy Spirit sent Philip over to the man. Who is the Holy Spirit sending you to today? Each of us can think of one person in our lives that needs Jesus. Whether a family member, or even someone who dislikes us, we know many people in need of Jesus Christ. Whomever that person is that you know, who is lost, will you be faithful to share Jesus with them? Had Philip not shared, the Ethiopian man would have remained lost. Many around us will remain lost if we will not share. As you go through life this week, encountering so many people, take the opportunity to share, share Jesus!

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Bluegrass concert in Lowesville is Aug 24th Make plans now for Saturday Aug 24th – 6 PM at Lowesville Gospel Concerts @ Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC. Presenting two great bluegrass gospel bands. Amantha Mill Bluegrass from Boone NC, along with Williamson Branch Bluegrass, a family band from Nashville TN. This will be a fun evening, so come Williamson Branch Bluegrass enjoy a Saturday evening in the cool air conditioning, A freewill offering only to be singing praises to our Lord. received, and you are invited.

Contact Carroll Cooke 704618-9762.

CHURCH NEWS BRIEFS Hood Memorial 70th anniversary YMCA photo

YMCA fall sports registration Every year, decked out in their YMCA gear, young athletes trot out onto fields and courts with wide smiles. “It’s fun to see,” said Michael Stout, Pharr Family YMCA. Registration for fall youth sports is now open through the YMCA with leagues being offered at the Cherryville Family YMCA, Pharr Family YMCA, Stowe Family YMCA and Warlick Family YMCA. Y programs focus on fundamental skills and developing healthy habits. “Whether it’s gaining confidence by learning a new skill or making new friends through teamwork and good sportsmanship, playing sports at the Y is about building children from the inside out, “ said Taylor Terry, Warlick Family YMCA.

The YMCA offers recreational leagues for soccer, flag football, and basketball as well as progressive classes for gymnastics and swimming. Registration is open now for leagues beginning in 2019 to all in the community. Fees differ for members and non-members. “We want every child at that age level to be comfort-

able and play,” Stout said, noting that the YMCA offers financial assistance to help ensure children can participate. For more information regarding fall league opportunities or to register online please visit us at gastonymca. org.

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, located at 215 Sacco St., Belmont, NC will celebrate their 70th Anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 1st. Dinner will be served at 1:30pm. The afternoon program starts at 3:30pm. The guest preacher for the afternoon services is Rev. William Puryear and the members of Bethesda AME Zion, Mooresville NC. The Annual Revival Services will be held from Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 3-6, 2019 @ 7pm nightly. Guest preachers will be as follows: Sept. 3rd, Rev. Tabitha Stanback, Herndon Chapel; Sept. 4th, Rev. Darian Potts, Catawba Chapel; Sept. 5th, Rev. Jarma Chisholm, Columbus Chapel, and Sept 6th has

been designated as “Joy Night” for praise and worship celebration with mime, dance, and singing. All persons are invited and welcome to come and share. Rev. Dr. Warren Nance, Sr., Pastor of Hood Memorial.

First Baptist Belmont Back-to-School event First Baptist Church, Belmont, 23 N Central Ave. Belmont, is having their Wetn-Wild, Last Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 24, 2019, 3-7pm. There will be Chalk Art, Hotdogs, Games, Snow Cones, and Water Slides. Come and join in for all the fun before you have to go back to school. It is all free.

Belmont Moose Lodge back to school Bash The Belmont Moose Lodge, 100 Robert Russell Rd, will have a Back to School Bash Saturday, August 24, 2019 from noon until 4pm. The first 150 children in attendance will receive book bags and school supplies. Kids and elderly EZ

ID will be available at no charge. EZ ID provides an electronic file that contains personal info such as fingerprints, photos, video file this benefits law enforcement in case of missing person. Police officers and firefighters will be on hand and show participants police

cars and fire trucks. Popcorn balls will be available for purchase and chances on a punch board containing small cash prizes. Hot dogs, chips and soda available for free to children, $2 for adults.

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

AREA CLASS REUNIONS Reunion for Stanley High School Class of 1969

Lowell, Holbrook High Schools reunion planned A Lowell and Holbrook High School “Former Student” Reunion will be held at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia NC on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Come and spend the morning, afternoon or all day. It will cost you nothing to attend. No charges or fees involved. In addition to former students from classes as far back as the 1950’s and running all the way through the class of 1970, students who were enrolled at Holbrook, but who may not have graduated from Holbrook High, are included in this reunion invitation. This will be the 60th year reunion for the class of ’59, and the 50th year for the class of ’69. Again, if you attended Lowell or Holbrook High School but did not graduate there, it doesn’t matter. Event organizers have reserved the two large covered facilities next to

Classmates will gather November 9. 2019, to celebrate 50 years of life since graduating from Stanley High School in May of 1969. An early mailing was sent in March to alert those whose addresses were identified.

This photo taken from the pages of a 1951 Lowell High yearbook “The Lion” owned by Carol Ford Brendle shows how the school looked in its heyday. Photo by Alan Hodge the lake. Please come out and enjoy the day with your former schoolmates and friends and take advantage of the many activities the park has to offer. The event will be very informal and everyone is encouraged to bring your coolers, picnic baskets, drinks and

Any class members who did not receive a “save the date” magnet are encouraged to contact Neil Lineberger at nlineberger25@gmail.com or by calling 704-747-5963 for more information.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

lawn chairs. A limited number of charcoal grills are available on site for those who wish to have hotdogs, etc. Please note that no alcoholic beverages are allowed pursuant to park rules. Special Note: At 3:00 in the afternoon, there will be a class recognition.

Belmont Senior High School 1969 Class Reunion Seeking 1969 Class Members. The 50th class reunion of the last class of Belmont High School is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, at Stowe Manor, 217 S Central Avenue in Belmont. Activities begin at 4:00 PM with photos and the reunion lasts through 10:00 PM. Holy Angels Cherubs will be catering

the event. Individual class member photos are scheduled from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the event for a digital memory album for each attendee. A Color Guard presentation is scheduled promptly at 6:00 PM in honor of Veterans from the class. Special exhibits include a salute to the Belmont Playmakers and

Belmont High School sports teams of that time. Reduced rate rooms are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Belmont. Tickets are $49.00. To RSVP and Purchase Tickets Safely Online: 1. Go to: www.ReunionDB.com 2. Click on the yellow “find me” link at bottom of

the homepage (On mobile devices, use the “touch here for tickets” button) 3. Type in your Last/ Maiden Name and Legal First Name if needed 4. Click on your record and follow the prompts or call Valerie McAlpine Kokenes at 704 366-9497 for more information.

Julia Avenue receives traffic calming At the Special Meeting held on June 17, 2019 the Belmont City Council voted to implement a traffic calming plan for Julia Avenue. This street and surrounding area has had a long history of traffic issues including, but not limited to speeding and vehicle accidents. At this meeting the Chief of Police and Public Works Director expressed vehicular safety concerns with adding speed tables to this road due to

the topography and the lack of curb and gutter. The first steps of the approved plan included the installation of additional signage including speed limit and stop signs, a solar powered digital speed indicator, continued police enforcement efforts, and re-striping of the lines, additional stop bars at stop sign locations, and stop sign rumble strips on the road. This approval also included a requirement of status reports

to be given to the council on a monthly basis. If the results of the first phase of this plan are found to be insufficient,

City Council has authorized and set aside funding for the installation of speed tables. City of Belmont story/photos

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9. Taiwan capital 10. Extensive landed property 11. Remove 13. Remove the head 17. High IQ group 24. Israeli city __ Aviv 25. Sportscaster 26. Hastily set up 27. Midway between northeast and east 28. Beloved basketball player Jeremy 29. Consumed 35. One point east of due south 36. Television network 37. Allow 38. Wife 40. Grayish-brown mammal 41. Written language for blind people 42. Insecticide 43. Della __, singer 44. Cleaned 45. Eye membranes 47. Past tense of yy 48. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman 49. Currency exchange charge 52. Dark stain 53. Easily manageable 54. One who does not tell the truth 55. Soluble ribonucleic acid

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MONTCROSS AREA The Banner News 2019 Fall Football Preview

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Football all

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East Gaston WARRIORS

East Gaston Warriors 2019 Varisty Football Team and coaching staff.

Photo by Alan Hodge

A new chapter begins for East Gaston football By John Wilson

“In our program, we want to instill a work ethic,” Lippard said. “A blue-collar physical approach with discipline.”

John.bannernews@gmail.com

Things did not go well for the East Gaston Warriors in 2018. The team failed to win a game and recorded one of its worst seasons ever. At the end of the year, the school parted ways with longtime head coach Sean Joyce. In the off-season, the Warriors hired Jason Lippard to take over as the new East Gaston head coach. Lippard has been tasked with changing the culture of East Gaston football. He’s got a lot of work to do. Lippard’s resume includes head coaching stints at Brevard, North Stokes, and North East Guilford. Before taking the reins at EG Lippard was the offensive coordinator at West Iredell. To turn things around, Lippard hopes to establish a system at East Gaston. Coach Lippard intends to establish a culture that stresses continuity and accountability.

Offense It’s all about the system East Gaston will scrap the spread offense they have used over the last few years and employ the Wing-T. The classic Wing-T has the quarterback taking the snaps from under center. In the skill positions, the Wing-T employs a tailback, fullback, wingback, wide receiver and tight end. The Wing-T is a popular offense in many high school and small college programs. While the offense is not complicated it gives the Warriors room to grow. At quarterback, the Warriors have a three-way competition between sophomore Riley Dunlap and seniors Austin Galyan and Mason Price. At running back EG is hoping to develop players that “fit

the system.” In East Gaston’s version of the offense the staff is looking for a fullback that is thicker and a physical player. The Warriors are looking for a tailback that is shifty and yet physical. As for the wing-back, coach Lippard had traits he is looking for there as well. “We are looking for a kid that can block,” coach Lippard, “But when we run our counters and reverses he needs to be able to go the distance.” Lippard believes that he has that kind of talent on the roster. At fullback look for 5’11” 185-pound sophomore Jaxon Cogdill to get the nod. At tailback, the Warriors will go with KJ Dagout. Dagout is a true athlete who should find his niche in this system. The wingbacks will be Jesse Baldwin and Mason Price. Rounding out the offensive backfield will be utility player Shane Goins. See EAST GASTON, Page 3

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East Gaston Warriors 2019 Junior Varsity Football Team and coaching staff.

EAST GASTON From Page 2 Goins has the ability to line up at tailback in wingback. The Warriors wide receivers are a capable group of athletes with good hands. This group will also be counted on to block. Lining up at wideout this year will be Jake Thompson and Abel Alvarez. Also, look for Mason Price to line up at wide receiver in certain situations. Like the wide receivers, the East Gaston tight ends will be asked to block. The Warriors want their tight ends to be physical players that can set the edge. Looking to take on that role this year will be seniors Tyson Ensley and Ethan Woodward As stated earlier, coach Lippard wants to establish a blue-collar work ethic. It looks like the EG offensive line fits the bill. The

Warriors line is a gritty bunch of blue-collar players. Senior center Nathan Medici leads the group. At left guard will be senior Carson Clemmer, and at left tackle will be senior Chase Hart. The right side of the line will be held on by a pair of sophomores. It looks like Adam Massey will get the start at right guard while Josh Lucas will line up at right tackle. Defense The 4-3 The Warriors will employ a 4-3 package this year. The defense will be called by defensive coordinator Bo Smith. The Warriors goal in 2019 is to be fundamentally sound. In EGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-3 the defense will stress gap control Depending on who theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going up against look for East

Gaston to tweak the defense from week to week. However, for the most part, the Warriors will stick with their 4-3 package. East Gaston defensive line is a physical group of aggressive players. At nose tackle sophomore Josiah Lucas will get the start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young but aggressive with a high ceiling,â&#x20AC;? coach Lippard said of Lucas. At defensive tackle will be junior Jeremiah Harris. Harris is credited with being among the most aggressive players on the team. He is also the strongest player on the team. The Warriors defensive end slots will be decided after an open competition. Senior Ethan Woodward and junior Tobias Newsome will compete for the strong end slot. The weak end slot will feature a battle between senior Carson Clemmer and junior Zach Lavergne. East Gastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s linebacking corps is made up of a group of developing players with potential. The linebackers will be

Photo by Alan Hodge headed up by senior Trey Maddy. Maddy will start at the middle linebacker or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mikeâ&#x20AC;? position. Maddy is credited with being a physical player. That quality will be needed be-

cause the middle linebacker spot is pivotal in the 4-3. The weakside linebacker or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;? slot will feature an open competition between junior Tucker Martin and sophomore Jaxon Cogdill. The strong-side line-

backer or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? spot will we decided in another open competition between senior Jesse Baldwin and junior Alaric Drum. See EAST GASTON, page 4

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East Gaston 2019 Varsity Football Roster

Meet the Warrior Dance Team... Fron Row (sitting) L to R: Celena Buchanan, Sydni Humphery, and Emma Newton. Second Row (kneeling) L to R: Katelyn Walsh, Madison Brotherton, Erin Grace, Caroline Mesimer. Back Row (standing) L to R: Bailey Harrelson, Kaitlyn Mesimer, Alyse Ballard, and Taylor Auten. Seniors are: Alyse Ballard, Madison Brotherton, Erin Grace, Sydni Humphery, Kaitlyn Mesimer. Coach is Stephanie Bowman. Photo by J. Scott Studio

EAST GASTON From Page 3 The East Gaston defensive backfield will feature an experienced group of players. The safety spots will be manned by a pair of seniors. All-Conference standout KJ Dagout will man one spot while James Huckle will line up at the other. East Gaston cornerbacks will be Abel Alvarez, Jake Thomas, and Shane Goins. In the special team’s department, senior Carter Beck will handle the kicking duties. Punts will be handled by Austin Galyan. KJ Dagout and Shane Goins will handle the return duties. Predictions No one can expect East Gaston to make a miraculous turn around in just one season. East Gaston is in a rebuilding process. It will take

time for the Warriors to establish a system and to develop players. As far as development goes, coach Lippard seems to be one step ahead of the curve. Lippard wants to see players developed at the youth level all the way up to high school. Coach Lippard believes that by having a feeder system the Warriors will have players that already know the system before they get to high school. One of the schools that end up sending students to East Gaston is Stanley Middle. The staff at Stanley Middle is running the Wing-T and are open to working with Coach Lippard. “They were very receptive,” Lippard added. “I’m grateful for that.” So far coach Lippard says

that he’s received positive feedback from the players and the community. “We’ve received a great reception from the community,” Lippard said. “We want to put a product on the field that the community can be proud of and can support.” Many times when a team starts in a new direction the team changes uniforms and sometimes even logos. A fresh start, a rebranding of sorts. If people are looking for that from East Gaston this year they may be disappointed. Lippard wants results. He isn’t looking for window dressing. “Change isn’t something you wear,” Lippard noted. That final statement puts things in context. If that type of attitude takes root then EG may just have the beginnings of something special. The Warriors open the season on August 23 with a home game against North Gaston.

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East Gaston 2019 Fall Sports Schedules Monday, September 2, 2019 SOCCER: East Gaston at Highland 6:00pm Tuesday, September 3, 2019 GOLF: at Cramer Mountain 1:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Ashbrook at East Gaston 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Stuart W. Cramer at East Gaston 4:30pm CROSS COUNTRY: at South Mountain 5:00pm Wednesday, September 4, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at South Point 4:30pm TENNIS: Burns at East Gaston 4:30 pm Thursday, September 5, 2019 TENNIS: Forestview at East Gaston 4:00pm JV FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at East Gaston 7:00pm Friday, September 6, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at Stuart W. Cramer 7:30pm Monday, September 9, 2019 GOLF: at Meadowbrook 3:00pm TENNIS: East Gaston at Lincolnton 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at RS Central 4:30pm SOCCER: East Gaston at Ashbrook 5:00pm Wednesday, September 11, 2019 TENNIS: Shelby at East Gaston 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Chase at East Gaston 4:30pm Friday, September 13, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at Lincolnton 7:30pm Monday, September 16, 2019 GOLF: at Skybrook 3:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Burns at East Gaston 4:30pm Wednesday, September 18, 2019 TENNIS: RS Central at East Gaston 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at Ashbrook 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at South Point 4:30pm Thursday, September 19, 2019 TENNIS: East Gaston at Highland 4:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at Forestview 5:00pm

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 TENNIS: East Gaston at South Point 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: RS Central at East Gaston 4:30 PM Thursday, October 3, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at East Gaston 4:30pm JV FOOTBALL: South Point at East Gaston 7:00pm Friday, October 4, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at South Point 7:30pm FOOTBALL: Shelby at East Gaston 7:30pm Monday, October 7, 2019 GOLF: at Lincoln Country Club 1:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at East Rutherford 4:30pm VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at Chase 4:30pm

East Gaston Varsity Cheerleaders: Front row left to right: Cionna Schenck, Kamdyn Young, Hailee Williams, and Rylee Green. Back row left to right: Hailey Cable, Hannah Leming, Malorie Abernathy, Meredith Lewis, Anna King, Demetria Moore. Photos by Alan Hodge

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 TENNIS: Conference Tournament at Shelby Wednesday, October 9, 2019 TENNIS: Conference Tournament at Shelby JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at Shelby 4:30pm VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at Burns 4:30pm Thursday, October 10, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at Kings Mountain 4:30pm Friday, October 11, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at RS Central Starts at 7:30 PM Monday, October 14, 2019 GOLF: at Cramer Mountain Starts at 3:00 PM VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at Hunter Huss Starts at 4:30 PM JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at East Gaston 4:30pm Wednesday, October 16, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: RS Central at East Gaston 4:30pm VOLLEYBALL: East Rutherford at East Gaston 4:30pm Friday, October 18, 2019 FOOTBALL: Chase at East Gaston 7:30pm

Friday, September 20, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Lincoln at East Gaston 7:30pm

Monday, October 21, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at Chase 4:30pm

Monday, September 23, 2019 GOLF: at Lincoln Country Club Starts at 3:00 PM TENNIS: Lincolnton at East Gaston 4:00 PM VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at East Rutherford 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at RS Central 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 CROSS COUNTRY: at South Mountain 5:00pm

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 CROSS COUNTRY: at Forestview 4:30pm

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at Burns 4:30pm Friday, October 25, 2019 FOOTBALL: Burns at East Gaston 7:30pm

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Chase at East Gaston 4:30pm VOLLEYBALL: East Gaston at Shelby 4:30pm TENNIS: East Gaston at East Rutherford 4:30pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Rutherford at East Gaston

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 SOCCER: Highland at East Gaston 6:00pm

Friday, November 8, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at East Rutherford 7:30pm

Friday, November 1, 2019 FOOTBALL: Community School of Davidson at East Gaston 7:30pm

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Mountain Island RAPTORS Mountain Island Charter School Raptors 2019 Football Team members.

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Raptors looking to make a push in 2019 by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

2018 was a challenging year for the Mountain Island Charter Raptors. MI went into the year with very high hopes, unfortunately, they were met with a rash of injuries that nearly crippled their season. Early in the year the Raptors lost starting quarterback and Stanford signee, Marcus Graham. After Graham went down the injuries continued to mount. Despite the hurdles, MI recovered enough to earn a playoff spot. The Raptors were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by Swain County. MI ended the 2018 campaign with a solid 7-5 record. All things considered, the Raptors had a lot to be proud of in 2018. “I’m not really disappointed in last year,” head coach Robert Washington said of 2018. The Raptors lost some key starters to graduation such as Graham, lineman Landon Reel, wide receiver/DB Levontae Kennedy, and cornerback Bryson Howell. The losses, while important, are unlikely to slow MI down. It looks like the Raptors will go into 2019 on some pretty solid ground. Offense The shotgun spread Mountain Island will utilize its version of the spread offense. The Raptors hope to employ a quick tempo, yet balanced attack. The Raptors are looking for a 50/50 pass-run ratio. The offense will be called by offensive coordinator Joshua Crowell. The Raptors have an open competition going on for quarterback. Kobe Creemer and Demetrius Washington are both vying for the slot. Both players bring different traits to the table. Creemer is a dynamic impact player while Washington is a talented player with a smooth mannerism about him. Both quarterbacks are capable of running and throwing the ball. The Mountain Island running backs feature a pair of power bruisers. The backs are led by senior running back Elijah Burris. Burris is a D1 prospect who signed with Carolina last year and is a four-year starter. At 5 foot 9 and 210-pounds Burris is a talented player who possesses speed and power. He is more than capable of carrying the load. Last year Burris ran for over 2,800 yards from scrimmage. He was among the top 25 performers nationally in 2018.

Last year Burris had eight games where he ran for over 200 plus yards. Spelling Burris will be sophomore Markel McKinney. McKinney is a 6-foot 205-pound power back. At times the Raptors will line Burris and McKinney up in the backfield. The duo has been given the nickname “Thunder and Thunder” by the coaching staff. The Mountain Island receivers are an experienced group of long and rangy athletes. In the Raptors version of the spread offense, look for MI to employ at least three receivers. Lining up at wideout for Mountain Island this year will be Darryl Johnson, Jordan Marshall, Jaden Robinson, Gabe Stevenson, and Trae Nickelson The offensive line looks to be an experienced group. The O-line will feature athletic players that are more fast than big. “I think this will be our best offensive line,” coach Washington added. The top lineman are tackles Garret McGinnis and Myles Perry along with guard Josh McGrew. Assistant offensive line coach Chris Hawk said the other line spots were determined after an open competition. “At center, we have Bunmi Abudu,” Hawk said. “And the other guard is Ethan Nowlin. They won the competition.” The Mountain Island offense has some talent. The coaching staff believes that the additional talent will allow Burris to do even more damage then he did last season. “They won’t be able to load the box on Burris,” coach Washington added. Defense A 4-3 designed to not give up the big play The Raptors will employ a 4-3 scheme this year. The standard 4-3 is historically a solid system designed to provide a team with a “base defense” they can run on first and second down. In MI’s version of the 4-3 the Raptors will adopt a bend but don’t break mentality. The “bend don’t break” philosophy stresses the need to avoid giving up the big play. The defense will be called by defensive coordinator Antico Dalton The Raptors defensive line will feature players that are big inside and fast on the edges. The coaching staff believes this year’s defensive linemen are athletic and optimistic.

The line will be led by Christian Sellers and Josh West. “Christian returns after a 10 sack junior year,” coach Washington said. “I think he provides a ton of speed off the edge.” The MI linebackers are a fast and athletic group of players. The starters will be Gabe Stephens, Brandon Jones, and Jaden Fisher. “Gabe Stephens returns as our team-leading tackler as a sophomore,” Washington said. “I believe he will have a breakout year.” Jaden Fisher is described as a high IQ athlete while Brandon Jones is credited with being a tough hard noise athlete that is looking to lead this group. The Raptors defensive backfield will consist of players that can cover a lot of space. “I believe they will be flying all over the field,” coach Washington said. Lining up for the Raptors will be Omari

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Philyaw, Christian Hunter, Jaden Robinson, Durrell Johnson, Chase Marsh, and Jordan Marshall. The Raptors will have some veterans lining up in the defensive backfield this year for sure. “We have an experienced group here that will be fast,” Washington added. Mountain Island will go into the season with a solid special teams squad. The Raptors’ special teams coach will be Jerry Baker. Senior Todd Pledger will handle the kicking while Jacob Laughlin will handle the punting. Pledger is a solid player that the coaching staff thinks can deliver. “I believe Todd Pledger is one of the best kickers in the country,” Washington stated. “He has a big leg and has really developed since last year.” For his part, Laughlin adds a unique dynamic to the mix. See RAPTORS, page 8

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Mountain Island Charter 2019 Sports Schedules

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Friday, August 23 JV Volleyball: MICS @ Christ The King 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Christ The King 5:30 PM – 7 PM Varsity Football: MICS vs. Providence Day 7:30 PM – 10 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Monday, August 26 JV Volleyball: MICS @ Lake Norman Charter 4:30 PM – 6 PM, Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Thomas Jefferson 5 PM – 7:30 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Lake Norman Charter 6 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday, August 27 JV Volleyball: MICS vs Cannon 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Cannon 6 PM – 7:30 PM (MICS B GYM) Thursday, Aug 29 Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Grace Academy 4 PM – 6:30 PM, JV Football: MICS vs. Thomas Jefferson 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Friday, August 30 JV Soccer: MICS @ Lincoln Charter 5 PM – 6:30 PM, Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Lincoln Charter 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Varsity Football: MICS vs. Christ The King 7:30 PM – 10 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Tuesday, September 3 Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Carolina International 5 PM – 6:30 PM Thursday, September 5 JV Volleyball: MICS @ Community School of Davidson 4:30 PM – 6 PM, Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Community School of Davidson 6 PM – 7:30 PM, JV Football: MICS @ Albermarle 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Friday, September 6 Varsity Football: MICS vs. Albermarle 7:30 PM – 10 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Monday, September 9 JV Soccer: MICS vs Stuart Cramer 5 PM – 6:30 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Stuart Cramer 6:30 PM – 9 PM (Raptor Stadium) Tuesday, September 10 Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Langtree 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM) Thursday, September 12 Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Bradford Prep 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), JV Football: MICS vs Phillip O’Berry 6 PM – 9 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Friday, September 13 JV Volleyball: MICS vs Lincoln Charter 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Lincoln Charter 6 PM – 7:30 PM (MICS B GYM), Varsity Football: MICS @ Phillip O’Berry 7 PM – 10 PM Monday, September 16 JV Volleyball: MICS vs Davidson Day 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Carolina International 5 PM – 7 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Davidson Day 6 PM – 7:30 PM (MICS B GYM) Tuesday, September 17 Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Union Academy 4:30 PM – 6 PM Wednesday, September 18 JV Soccer: MICS vs Community School of Davidson 5 PM – 6:30 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Community School of Davidson 6:30 PM – 9 PM (Raptor Stadium) Thursday, September 19 Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Queen’s Grant 4 PM – 5:30 PM, JV Football: MICS @ North Lincoln 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Monday, September 23 Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Langtree 5 PM – 7:30 PM (Raptor Stadium) Tuesday, September 24 JV Volleyball: MICS @ Pine Lake Prep 4:30 PM – 6 PM , Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Pine Lake Prep 6 PM – 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 25 Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Bradford Prep 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Thursday, September 26 Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Carolina International 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), JV Football: MICS vs Central Academy 6 PM – 9 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD)

Friday, September 27 Varsity Football: MICS @ Bessemer City 7:30 PM – 10 PM Monday, September 30 Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Union Academy 5 PM – 7:30 PM (Raptor Stadium) Tuesday, October 1 JV Volleyball: MICS vs Community School of Davidson 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Community School of Davidson 6 PM – 7:30 PM (MICS B GYM) Wednesday, October 2 JV Soccer: MICS vs Queens Grant 5 PM – 6:30 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Queen’s Grant 6:30 PM – 9 PM (Raptor Stadium) Thursday, October 3 JV Volleyball: MICS @ Langtree 4:30 PM – 6 PM, Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Langtree 6 PM – 7:30 PM, JV Football: MICS @ Cherryville 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Friday, October 4 Varsity Football: MICS vs. Union Academy 7:30 PM – 10 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Monday, October 7 JV Soccer: MICS @ Pine lake Prep 5:30 PM – 7 PM, Varsity Soccer: MICS vs Pine Lake Prep 7 PM – 9 PM Tuesday, October 8 Varsity Volleyball: MICS @ Bradford Prep 4:30 PM – 6 PM Wednesday, October 9 Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Carolina International 5 PM – 7 PM Thursday, October 10 Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Union Academy 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), JV Football: MICS vs Cherryville 6 PM – 9 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD) Friday, October 11 Varsity Football: MICS @ Cherryville 7:30 PM – 10 PM Monday, October 14 JV Soccer: MICS @ Community School of Davidson 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM, Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Community School of Davidson 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM Tuesday, October 15 MICS XC MEET 4 PM – 6 PM (XC COURSE/ Raptor Stadium), Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Queen’s Grant 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM) Wednesday, October 16 Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Langtree 4 PM – 6 PM Thursday, October 17 JV Volleyball: MICS vs Pine Lake Prep 4:30 PM – 6 PM (MICS B GYM), JV Soccer: MICS vs Olympic HS 5 PM – 6:30 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Volleyball: MICS vs Pine Lake Prep 6 PM – 7:30 PM (MICS B GYM), Varsity Soccer: MICS vs. Olympic HS 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Raptor Stadium) Friday, October 18 Varsity Football: MICS @ Community School of Davidson 7:30 PM – 10 PM Monday, October 21 Homecoming Week 10/21/2019 – 10/25/2019, Varsity Soccer: MICS vs. Bradford Prep 6 PM – 8 PM (Raptor Stadium) Wednesday, October 23 Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Union Academy 6 PM – 8 PM, Varsity Football: MICS vs. Pine Lake Prep HOMECOMING 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Raptor Stadium) Monday, October 28 Varsity Soccer: MICS @ Queen’s Grant 4 PM – 5:30 PM, JV Soccer: MICS @ Queen’s Grant 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Wednesday, October 30 JV Soccer: MICS vs. Pine Lake Prep 5 PM – 6:30 PM (Raptor Stadium), Varsity Soccer: MICS vs. Pine Lake Prep 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Raptor Stadium) Friday, November 1 Varsity Football @ Thomas Jefferson 7:30 PM – 10 PM Friday, November 8 Varsity Football: MICS vs Highland Tech 7:30 PM – 10 PM (MICS MAIN FIELD)

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RAPTORS From page 6 “Jacob Laughlin is one of the school’s best athletes,” coach Washington explained. “He’s a soccer player that is playing football for the first time in high school. He is also the anchor leg of our 4x400 meter relay 1A state championship team.” Trae Nickelson will handle the return duties for the Raptors Final Summary

The Raptors line up in the Piedmont 1A. The Southern Piedmont Conference is a blended conference featuring public schools, charters schools, and technical schools. The competition can be intense, and at times inconsistent. One thing is for sure. It’s never boring. “I think we have one of the best 1A conferences in the area,” Washington said. Coach Washington is looking at this season prepared for the long haul. “It will be a game at a time approach,” Washington stressed. “We will not get caught looking ahead on the schedule. It’s one day, practice and one game

Mountain Island Charter Junior Varsity Football Roster 2019 No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 15 20 22 30 33 35 37 44 45 48 50 55 57 57 60 64 65 66 67 73 75 80 82 84 89

Name Seth McEachern KeAndre Walker Armonte Ferguson Dylan Bisson Kelija McGowan Cole Hart Isaiah Anderson Tiger Coffin Joshua Stoney Dwayne Fields Reginald Taylor Justin Harney JoTwan Patton Ernest Gary Benjamin Patton Jaquez Anthony Mike Belk Morgan Scales Danijah McGowan-Rivers Nate Eaton DJ Singletery Jr. Jake Barber Jaylen Brown Gayden Hill Chris Bull Mckain Parker Robert Olsen Caden Easter Steven Olsen Joshua Oxendine Alex Mangrum Landon Amick Braden Amick Robert Neely Amir Abul-Nur

Postion ATH, WR, DB ATH, WR, DB ATH, RB, DB QB, WR ATH, WR, DB ATH ATH QB ATH ATH ATH, WR, DB ATH ATH RB, LB DB ATH LB RB, LB, DL ATH, LB, DL LB, DL, OL LB, DL, OL LB, DL, OL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL, P K, P ATH, WR, DB WR, DB ATH

at a time.” It’s fair to say that the Raptors have a ton of talent. They should do well in conference action. If the MI defense can hold it’s own that will be a good start. Then if Burris can break

Thursday, August 22, 2019 free and the other offensive players deliver the Raptors could make some serious noise. However, to get a conference title Mountain Island will need to deal with Bessemer City and their long-time nemesis the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons.

Mountain Island Charter Varsity Football Roster 2019 No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 1 11 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 24 30 32 48 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 60 64 65 67 73 75 77 78 80 89

Name Jaden Robinson Jordan Marshall Kobe Creamer Elijah Burris Demetrius Washington Gabriel Stephens Markel Mckinney Nyzir Steward Christian Hunter Christian Sellers Chase Marsh Todd Pledger Jackson Pressley Jaden Fisher Durrell Johnson Caleb Patton Brandon Jones Omari Philyaw Trae Nickelson Marquis Gallman Jaishaun Boyd Leonard Hadley Jason Rudd Ethan Suchenski Jon Kilumbu Garet Mcginnis Bunmi Abudu Ethan Nowlin Nick Burrows Tanner Lesson Dylan Mckay Jacob West Josh McGrew Justin Cobb Cody Ciulla Braeden Johnson Myles Perry Joshua West Jacob Laughlin Joshua Richardson-Ross

Position WR, DB WR, DB WR, QB, RB RB, OLB QB, DB, WR LB, DB, WR RB, LB, DL WR, DB DB LB, DL, FB WR, DB K, P QB WR, LB WR, DB WR, DB LB, FB CB, RB ATH, WR, RB DL, LB, FB LB, WR LB, DL, OL DL, OL OL, DL DL, OL OL, DL OL, DL LB, DL, OL LB, DL, OL DL, OL, TE LS, OL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL LB, DL, OL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL P, K, WR ATH

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South Point RED RAIDERS

South Point Red Raiders 2019 Varsity Football Team and coaching staff.

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South Point should be ready for 2019 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The South Point Red Raiders finished 2018 with a 9-4 record. The season ended with a second-round 28-20 loss to Hibriten. The Red Raiders have a lot of holes they need to fill with the graduation of standouts such as quarterback Keaton Hale, linebacker Tanner Canterbury and all-state tackle Larry Dowdy. In all, South Point lost close to 10 starters to graduation. With that said, just because the Red Raiders have holes to fill doesn’t mean that they’re not without talent. South Point has a well-established system. You won’t hear the Red Raiders say they are rebuilding. The Red Raiders JV system is well-coached. South Point simply restocks and reloads for the next year. Going into the season head coach Adam Hodge feels pretty good about how the team looks at this stage. “I like the energy and enthusiasm,” Hodge said. “The focus is there. They practice hard, but we do have work to do.”

Offense The triple-option Redbone As it has been for many years the Red Raiders will be running their triple-option Redbone offense. Establishing a run game is what South Point is all about. The Red Raiders will be up front about it. Every time they line up they intend to pound the ball. South Point will pound the ball again and again until the defense cracks or makes a mistake. However, over the last few years, South Point went to the air frequently as the Red Raiders developed a very potent passing attack. This year look for South Point to focus extensively on the run. Calling the plays will be second-year offensive coordinator Josh Justice. As of press time, the quarterback situation was not yet settled, but look for junior Javus Davis to get the nod. At 5’7” and 125 pounds. Davis is a small but tough player. “He works hard in the weight room,” coach Hodge said of Davis. “He’s not big, but he can run. He’s fast.” Also getting work at the quarterback spot are senior Ray Grier and Will Reinhart. South Point is working other players at quarterback in an effort to develop depth. South Point will want whoever their quarterback is to get the ball to the playmakers. One such player is All-Conference wide receiver, Ray Grier. The coaching staff knows that they have a big weapon in Grier. “We have a good receiver in Ray Grier,” Hodge said. “We

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just need to get it to him.” Of course, Grier is not the only weapon the Red Raiders have. Another offense standout is fullback Naseem Jones. Jones came up from the JV program last year and churned out 1600 yards for the Red Raiders. In 2018 Jones proved that he is a durable back who can get the job done. “We’re expecting him to have a good year,” coach Hodge said. The wing-back situation is not quite as set for Big Red. Right now the starting slots are open to competition. Since the situation is fluid the coaching staff is keeping tight-lipped as to who the top candidates are. While coach Hodge might not be saying much that doesn’t mean South Point has nothing to work with. “We’ve got some good prospects,” Hodge noted. The Red Raiders wideouts are led by Ray Grier. As stated before Grier is a scoring threat. Last year Grier committed to the University of North Carolina. At 6’2 and 206 pounds, Grier is a top-tier player who can go after the ball. “He had a great summer,” coach Hodge said. “He’s really grown, not just as a football player, but as a leader, and as a person.” In addition to Grier, Senior Jammari Lewis and tight end Ethan Simmons will get the nod. “They all had a good summer,” coach Hodge said of his receivers. See SOUTH POINT, Page 10

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South Point Red Raiders 2019 Junior Varsity Football Team and coaching staff.

SOUTH POINT From page 9 In the South Point offensive schemes, wide receivers and tight ends are asked to do a lot of blocking. When asked if he thought that this batch of receivers were an asset to the run game Hodge quickly said, “If they couldn’t they wouldn’t play wide receiver for us.” South Point’s offensive line will feature several returning starters. This year’s line looks to be bigger, stronger, and faster. The group is led by two seniors, tackle Peyton Chaney and center Collin Owensby. Chaney and Owensby are All-Conference standouts who will provide the line with valuable experience. The Red Raiders other top lineman are Wyatt Triplett, Jacob Patterson, and Jacob Humphrey Defense Different looks for different situations

Coach Hodge will call the South Point defensive plays. As they did last year the Red Raiders will feature multiple sets and different looks. Most teams have a base defensive scheme they start with, but not South Point. At any given time the Red Raiders will shift from one defensive to another. At times South Point will feature elements of the 50, the 3-4, and even the 4-2-5. To he honest, there’s no telling what South Point will throw at their opponents. It would be reasonable to surmise that from week to week the defensive will change. “You can call it whatever you want,” head coach Adam Hodge said. “Different offenses require you to run different defenses.” South Point’s defensive line situation is wide open. As he did last year head coach Adam Hodge used a term often used by South Point coaching legend Mickey Lineberger to describe newer players that have yet to make their make. “They are green and growing,” Hodge said of the D-line. See SOUTH POINT, page 13

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Meet the Red Raider Cheerleaders... SOUTH POINT VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Back Row: Madison Peek, Macy Monteith, Makenna Mullis, Susie Butler, Cameryn Stansell, Camry Haynie, Savannah Rogers, Lydia Walker, Grace Smith, Taylor Nixon, and Sophia Gotte. Front Row: Lilly Keel, Faith Gouch, Cayden Ritchie, Haily Odell, Morgan Lynn, Ashton Wise, Mary Crawford Smallwood, Jessica Airhart, Taegan Atkins, and Victoria Huitt.

SOUTH POINT JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Back row: Raygan Powell, Katie Rumfelt, Lilly Wells Sheppard, Hannah Thagard, and Sadie Worley. Front Row: Sariana Braggs, Eva Wilson, and Bailey Allen. Photos by Alan Hodge

South Point 2019 Fall Sports Schedules Friday, August 23, 2019 FOOTBALL: South Point at Crest 7:30pm Monday, August 26, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at South Point 4:30pm Tuesday, August 27, 2019 GOLF: at Cherryville Country Club 3:00pm TENNIS: South Point vs. Hunter Huss (at Ferguson Park) 4:00pm CROSS COUNTRY: at Forestview 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Olympic at South Point 5:00pm Wednesday, August 28, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Burns 4:30pm Thursday, August 29, 2019 TENNIS: Stuart W. Cramer at South Point 4:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Crest 5:00pm JV FOOTBALL: Lincolnton at South Point 7:00pm Friday, August 30, 2019 FOOTBALL: South Point at Lincolnton 7:30pm Tuesday, September 3, 2019 GOLF: at Cramer Mountain Starts at 1:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Forestview 5:00pm CROSS COUNTRY: at South Mountain 5:00pm Wednesday, September 4, 2019 TENNIS: South Point at East Rutherford 4:00pm CROSS COUNTRY: at Ashbrook (Luminary Run) 6:00pm Friday, September 6, 2019 FOOTBALL: Clover at South Point (Patriotism Bowl) 7:30pm Monday, September 9, 2019 GOLF: at Meadowbrook 3:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 4:30pm Tuesday, September 10, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Lincoln at South Point 5:00pm

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 TENNIS: South Point at RS Central 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: East Rutherford at South Point 4:30pm Thursday, September 12, 2019 TENNIS: Ashbrook at South Point 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Forestview 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 5:00pm JV FOOTBALL: Forestview at South Point 7:00pm Friday, September 13, 2019 FOOTBALL: South Point at Forestview 7:30pm Monday, September 16, 2019 GOLF: at Skybrook 3:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at RS Central 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Burns 5:00pm Tuesday, September 17, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: Highland at South Point 4:30pm TENNIS: Burns at South Point 4:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Gaston at South Point 4:30pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Chase 4:30pm Thursday, September 19, 2019 TENNIS: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 4:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Forest Hills at South Point 5:00pm JV FOOTBALL: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 7:00pm Friday, September 20, 2019 FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at South Point 7:30pm Monday, September 23, 2019 GOLF: at Lincoln Country Club 3:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Shelby at South Point 4:30pm TENNIS: Clover at South Point 5:00pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019 CROSS COUNTRY: at Forestview Starts at 4:30pm

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 TENNIS: Shelby at South Point 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Burns at South Point 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: East Rutherford at South Point 5:00pm Thursday, September 26, 2019 JV FOOTBALL: Burns at South Point 7:00pm Friday, September 27, 2019 FOOTBALL: South Point at Burns 7:30pm Monday, September 30, 2019 GOLF: at Lincoln Country Club 3:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at East Gaston 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at RS Central 5:00pm Wednesday, October 2, 2019 TENNIS: East Gaston at South Point 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Ashbrook 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Chase 5:00pm Thursday, October 3, 2019 JV FOOTBALL: South Point at East Gaston7:00pm Friday, October 4, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at South Point 7:30pm

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Meet the Red Raider Dance Team... SOUTH POINT DANCE TEAM MEMBERS - Back row: Autumn Ballenger, Kaela Hughes, Madyson Ross, Gabbie Collins, Jaden Eubanks, Maci Norton, Megan Atkins, Halle Yackeren, and Catherine Armstrong. Front Row: Reagan O’Donnell, Lilly Myers, Hope Brumbaugh, Blaine Featherston, Kareem Bass, and Nicole Allen. Photo by Alan Hodge

SCHEDULE From page 11 Monday, October 7, 2019 GOLF: at Lincoln Country Club 1:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at East Rutherford 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Shelby at South Point 5:00pm Tuesday, October 8-9, 2019 TENNIS: Conference Tournament at Shelby CROSS COUNTRY: at Ashbrook 4:30pm Wednesday, October 9, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: RS Central at South Point (Dig Pink) 4:30pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Burns at South Point 5:00pm Monday, October 14, 2019 GOLF: at Cramer Mountain 3:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at East Gaston 4:30pm

VOLLEYBALL: Chase at South Point (Senior Night) 4:30pm Wednesday, October 16, 2019 VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Shelby 4:30pm Thursday, October 17, 2019 JV FOOTBALL: South Point at East Rutherford 7:00pm Friday, October 18, 2019 FOOTBALL: East Rutherford at South Point 7:30pm Monday, October 21, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at East Rutherford 5:00pm Tuesday, October 22, 2019 CROSS COUNTRY: at South Mountain 5:00pm Wednesday, October 23, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: RS Central at South Point 5:00pm Thursday, October 24, 2019 JV FOOTBALL: RS Central at South Point 7:00pm

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No. 5 7 8 9 10 11 14 20 22 23 24 25 27 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 41 42 44 45 46 50 51 52 54 55 60 61 62 64 65 68 70 71 72 73 74 76 78 80 81 84 85 86 87 88

Name Ray Rose Jake Beaty Jammari Lewis Will Rhinehart Alex Campbell Javus Davis DJ Threat Ben Lunsford Nick Gange Devon King Zion Holley Macario Brandon Cam Medlock Naseem Jones Lavonte McCorbin Tristan Parker Omari Hunt Jaheim Huntley Jeremiah Agyemang Hunter Hogue Ryan Harris Garrett Voorhees Matt Hastings Josh Crowder Jackson Risk Collin Owensby Hunter Bradshaw Jackson Blee Shane Wilson Wyatt Triplett Aiden Ramirez Drew Biggerstaff Jacob Humphrey Hunter Mason Sullivan Absher Peyton Chaney Caiden Moore Robert Raffone Xarique Culbreath Cooper Bostwick Jacob Patterson Ethan Thaggard Dennis Todokoro Elijah Daniels Quevon Jackson Ethan Simmons Justin Morgan Daniel O’Hanlon Dylan Nicks Gustavo Tadokoro

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SOUTH POINT From page 10 The Red Raiders defensive line slots are open to competition. Whoever can prove themselves will get the job. The South Point linebacking corps features a group of tough, smart and physical players. “I really like to coach them,” Hodge said of his linebackers. “They’re good kids They don’t miss meetings, they don’t miss weights. They are just good South Point football players.” South Point’s top linebackers are Omari Hunt, Ryan Harris, and Matt Hastings. Hunt is an all-conference junior who knows his job. “He’s got good speed,” coach Hodge said of Hunt. “He’s good in space and he’s a talented player.” Coach Hodge things a lot of Harris and Hastings. Both are credited with being old school throwback players. They are physical and very tough. The South Point defensive backfield will feature a veteran group of players with lots of game experience. The DBs will be led by senior safeties Devon King and Nick Gange. King is a very talented player with good ball skills and a significant amount of experience. Gange is a great player in his own right. However, his working knowledge of the defense may be his biggest asset. “He’s a tough kid with tons of experience,” coach Hodge said. “He’s a threeyear starter. He knows the front end and the back end. He knows our defense.” Rounding out the defensive backfield will be Jammari Lewis and Ray Grier at the corner slots. Both players have good ball skills. The South Point special teams should be exciting to watch. Ray Grier and Devon King will be returning punts and kicks. “Ray had a couple of touchdowns last year,” coach Hodge went on to say. Grier and King are threats to take it all the way anytime they touch the ball. Nick Gange will handle the punting duties for the Red Raiders while the kicker situation will be sorted out in an open competition.

Once again the Red Raiders will compete in the Southwestern 2A Conference. The Southwestern has some tough competition. One of the toughest teams being the Shelby Golden Lions. In the last six years, the Golden Lions have earned state titles. They did so again last year. In the offseason, Shelby had a head coaching change where long-time head coach Lance Ware moved to Appalachian State. The change may just be interesting trivia. Shelby is still a top-notch program. “Shelby is always good,” coach Hodge added. “You have to beat them.” There have been other changes in the Southwestern 2A as well. East Gaston picked up a new head coach and the Burns Bulldogs will join the conference after being classified as a 2A school. Burns is leaving the Big South 3A to join the Southwestern. The addition of the Bulldogs will mean that the Southwestern will now feature seven schools from across three counties. “I like that we have more teams,” Coach Hodge said of the Burns move. Predictions The Red Raiders do have some holes to fill, but that has never stopped them in the past. Year in and year out South Point starts the season as a contender. South Point’s ability to develop players and bring them up from the JV program has given South Point a new crop of talent each year. There is no reason to think that has changed. There will be some things to watch this year. Look to see how Davis develops at quarterback and how the defensive line comes together. If Davis can run the offense effectively and the D-line steps up South Point will be good to go.

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South Point 2019 Jr Varsity Football Roster No. 5 7 8 10 12 14 19 22 25 30 32 40 46 50 51 52 54 55 60 61 62 63 64 71 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86

Name Will Ross Aaron Chaney Jaquis Rumph Mica Stowe Elijah Phiffer DJ Threat Ashton Carter Jax Miller Macario Brandon Jack Milford Lavonte McCorbin Lawson Georgian Josh Crowder Elijah Baucom Tucker Wilcox Jackson Blee Ben Adams Jacob Broome Aiden Ramirez Hunter Jackson Josh Barker Bryson Haggins Dylan Owenby Trey Brown Brison Jaske Trey Cherry Adam Hutto Dennis Todokoro Matthew Laney Simon Dellinger Colin Wells Eban Pogue

SCHEDULE From page 12 Friday, October 25, 2019 FOOTBALL: South Point at RS Central 7:30pm Monday, October 28, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Chase at South Point 5:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2019 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Shelby 5:00pm

Position SE, DB RB, DB SE, DB QB, DB QB, DB RB, DB SE, DB SE, DB RB, DB RB, LB RB, DB TE, LB TE, LB OL, LB OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, LB OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, LB OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL OL, DL SE, DB SE, DB SE, DB SE, DB

Thursday, October 31, 2019 JV FOOTBALL: Chase at South Point 7:00pm Friday, November 1, 2019 FOOTBALL: South Point at Chase 7:30pm Saturday, November 2, 2019 CROSS COUNTRY: at 2A West Regional Thursday, November 7, 2019 JV FOOTBALL: South Point at Shelby 7:00pm Friday, November 8, 2019 FOOTBALL: Shelby at South Point 7:30pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 CROSS COUNTRY: at 2A State Finals

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2018 was a pretty good year for the Stuart Cramer Storm football team. Cramer made it to the first round of the playoffs before losing to Crest. In 2018 Cramer established themselves as a solid and capable football team. Cramer can no longer be considered a “new” program. While there’s no doubt that 2018 was a good year what will happen in 2019 is still up in the air. Cramer took big hits due to graduation. Quarterback Luke Carpenter linebacker Devin Polk and Caleb Clemmer all moved on. In addition to the loss of Carpenter, Polk, and Clemmer, the Storm also lost most of their offensive line to graduation as well. Offensive Outlook The Pistol Wing T Stuart Cramer will go into 2019 with a new offensive scheme. This year the Storm will be running the shotgun based Pistol Wing T. The Storm’s version of this offense will feature the wing-t concept and air-raid passing. Look for Cramer to strongly emphasize the run. Once the run game is established it’s likely the Storm will open things up with play-action passing. The offense will be called by offensive coordinator Shawn Watson. Jackson Harrington will line up at quarterback this year for Cramer. Harrington was a backup last year. The coaching staff has high hopes that the 5’11”. 170-pound senior can get things done. “He’s really improved to each year in the program,” head coach Ben McMillan said. “We feel really comfortable with him being able to distribute the ball and make the correct reads.” Lining up with Harrington in the offensive backfield will be a trio of senior running backs that give Cramer a combination of speed and power. At fullback will be De’Angelo Bruton, a stout back at 5’9” and 200 pounds. “He’s a big, strong and fast kid,” Coach Watson said. At the “Wing” spots will be Tyreese Morris and Harrison Shropshire. Morris can best be described as a scat pack who possesses breakaway speed and deceptive toughness. “He was our leading rusher from last year,” coach Watson said of Morris. “He rushed for over 1,400 yards.” Shropshire, on the other hand may be

just be a player who is in the right place at the right time. It’s common when a team incorporates a new scheme that some players will break out and come into their own. That may just be the case with Shropshire. “He’s really going to thrive in this offense,” McMillan said of Shropshire. The Cramer wide receiving corps is going to be a work-in-progress. The coaching staff is just going to have to see who shows up. Cramer’s receivers took a big hit when Division 1 prospect Kendall Karr went down with an offseason knee injury. Jonathan Brooks, Jesse Ryan, and Naven Pimentel will all get a shot to see what they can do. The Cramer offensive line is made up of a mixture of new players and players with some varsity experience. The line will be anchored by returning tackles Nate Linkous and Carter Merrill. The coaching staff is looking forward to seeing what Peyton Martin, Shad Wooten, and Patrick Abernathy can do. Defense The Hybrid Cramer will employ a hybrid type defense designed to adapt to who the Storm line up against. The defense will feature multiple fronts and different looks. It’s hard to put a label on the Storm’s defense. At times Cramer will line up as a 3-4. At other times they will line up with a five-man front. When asked to describe the Storm D defensive coordinator John Putnam described it in just one word, “aggressive.” The coaching staff believes that the defensive line should be the strength of the defense. Nose Omar Cerna and end Arias Nash return as starters from last years squad. At 6’1” and 315 pounds Cerna is a force that will take up space in the middle. Ends Carter Merrill and Tyrin Ross will be vying for playing time and hope to make an impact. The Cramer linebacking corps is made up of a group of high-energy players. Jaylin Truesdale will lead this group. Truesdale is moving from safety to linebacker and should be able to make an impact on the field and in the leadership department. Patrick Abernathy and Dayton Richardson are solid backers that are being looked at to get things done. The team is counting on Abernathy to

play a leadership role as well. Look for Charles Holbrooks, Triston Johnson and Dru Patterson to get plenty of work as they work their way into the lineup at the “Dog” spot. Due to the nature of a hybrid system, Cramer will rotate people in and out of the linebacker spot based on the situation. The Cramer defensive backfield should be solid for 2019. This group features a mix of athletic talent and varsity experience. The defensive backfield is led by veteran safeties Jamario Springs and Tyreese Morris. Another big addition will be cornerback Kwalee Fair who spent a year away from the program but returns for his senior year. Defense backs coach Ryan Ward is thrilled to have Fair back in the lineup. “He will be a bright spot for us,” Ward said of Fair. The Cramer special teams will sorely miss kicker/punter Devin Baldwin who will begin his college career this season at Gardner-Webb. “He did everything for us,” coach McMillan said. The staff is looking forward to having Jackson Mammano pick up the kicking duties, while Adam Hamam handles the punting. Both players come up from the JV program. Look for Tyreese Morris, DeAngelo

Bruton and Jonathan Brooks to contribute as returners. Final Outlook 2019 has the potential to be a good year for Cramer. It could also be a tough one. It will all depend on a few things working themselves out. On the plus side, the Storm has some solid players coming back. There is real talent on this team. However, on the other hand, you can’t hide the fact that Cramer lost some big-time players. So what will happen? It will all depend on who steps up. If the team comes together and plays to its potential it will be a big year for Storm football. With that said, if the veterans don’t lead and the new players don’t develop it’s going to be a long season. Another thing to factor in is the fact that Stuart Cramer plays in the Big South 3A, by far one of the toughest conferences in the state. Coach McMillan summed up how the season would go when he said, “It’s not who we play, it’s how we play.” Cramer starts the 2019 season at home on August 23 against Lincolnton.

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Stuart Cramer 2019 Fall Sports Schedules Monday, August 26 VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at South Point 4:30pm Tuesday, August 27, 2019 TENNIS: Stuart W. Cramer at East Gaston 4:00pm CROSS COUNTRY: at Forestview Starts at 4:30pm Thursday, August 29 JV FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Catawba Ridge 7:00pm Friday, August 30 FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Catawba Ridge 7:30pm Tuesday, September 3 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Stuart W. Cramer at East Gaston 4:30pm Friday, September 6 FOOTBALL: East Gaston at Stuart W. Cramer 7:30pm Monday, September 9 GOLF: at Catawba Creek 3:00pm VOLLEYBALL: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 4:30pm Tuesday, September 10 TENNIS: Forestview at Stuart W. Cramer 4:00pm Thursday, September 12 JV/VARSITY SOCCER: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 5:00pm Monday, September 16 GOLF: at Kings Mountain Country Club 2:00pm Thursday, September 19 TENNIS: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Hunter Huss 4:30pm JV FOOTBALL: South Point at Stuart W. Cramer 7:00pm Friday, September 20 FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at South Point 7:30pm Monday, September 23 GOLF: at Green Meadows 3:00pm Tuesday, September 24 CROSS COUNTRY: at Forestview 4:30pm VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Forestview 4:30pm Thursday, September 26 JV FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Kings Mountain 7:00pm Friday, September 27 FOOTBALL: Kings Mountain at Stuart W. Cramer 7:30pm Monday, September 30 GOLF: at Riverbend 3:00pm Tuesday, October 1 TENNIS: Stuart W. Cramer vs Hunter Huss (at Fergson Park) 4:00pm CROSS COUNTRY: at Stuart W. Cramer 4:30pm Wednesday, October 2 SOCCER: Stuart W. Cramer at Hunter Huss Starts at 6:00pm

Stuart Cramer Storm 2019 Junior Varsity Football Team members. Photo by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography Thursday, October 3 TENNIS: Stuart W. Cramer at Forestview 4:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at East Gaston 4:30pm JV FOOTBALL: Crest at Stuart W. Cramer Starts at 7:00pm Friday, October 4 FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Crest 7:30pm Monday, October 7 GOLF: at Lincoln Country Club 2:00pm JV/VARSITY SOCCER: Stuart W. Cramer at Forestview 5:00pm Wednesday, October 9 - Thursday, October 10 TENNIS: Big South 3A Conference Tournament (at Forestview) Thursday, October 10 VOLLEYBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at Ashbrook 4:30pm Tuesday, October 15 GOLF: at Crowders Mountain 2:00pm VOLLEYBALL: Hunter Huss at Stuart W. Cramer 4:30pm Thursday, October 17 VOLLEYBALL: Forestview at Stuart W. Cramer 4:30pm JV FOOTBALL: Stuart W. Cramer at North Gaston 7:00pm Friday, October 18 FOOTBALL: North Gaston at Stuart W. Cramer 7:30pm Tuesday, October 22 CROSS COUNTRY: Big South Conference Meet (at Ashbrook) 4:30pm

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Meet the Storm Cheerleaders... Back Row left to right: Grace Michael, Alyssa Grindstaff, Marie Bain, Masie Lee, Kaitlyn Leazer, Haylee Wooten. Middle Row left to right: Riley Jennings, Macee Fortsch, Alleigh Hicks, Samantha Black, and Ash Bailey. Front Row on knees left to right: Madison Forsythe, Alayla Sweat, and Kathryn Cupp. Front Sitting left to right: Tori Pullen, and Mackenzie Long.

Meet the Storm Coaches... Bottom row L to R: Ben Bolin, Tommy Bolin, Shawn Watson, Jon Putnam, James Taylor, and Alex Adams. Back row L to R: Carson Ginn, Ryan Ward, Ben McMillian, John Rice, Terry Radford, and Andrew Bradley. Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

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Back row left to right: Faith Tucker, Jatavia Brooks, Zariah McSwain, Courtney Rick, Tayquan Burch, Ashley Butler, Jocelyn Gordon, Sabrina Yepez, and Shelby Trotter. Front Row: Grace Hite, Makayla Hunter, Brianna Chidester, Camrin Cline, Brianna Scott, and Haile Bankhead. Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

Stuart Cramer 2019 Jr Varsity Football Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 12 14 15 22 24 40 50 51 52 54 55 56 61 66 70 76

Name Justin Rocquemore Myles Hamilton Damien Bentley Garrison Carpenter Tyler Ward Ethan Ward Harless Trevor Damien Fernandez Justin Mabe Brittain Nathan Chantario Chapman Seth Cole Nathan Radford Kaiden McCorkle Ethan Philachanh Colby Green Elijah Ethridge Josue Sanchez Josh Evans Clint Biddix Patrick Hairston Caleb Blackman Nate Kang Joseph Heath Amir Waddell

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Educational workshops offered by Gaston County Cooperative Extension Gaston County Cooperative Extension is excited to announce a series of upcoming educational workshops. The Ten Acre Tuesdays workshop series is open to beginning farmers, established farms looking to diversify and grow, agriculture enthusiasts, homesteaders, and everyone in between. Key Information about the Ten Acre Tuesdays series: Each workshop is $20 or $100 for the entire workshop series. Please see information about the specific workshops below. This registration fee covers up to 2 people from the same farm/family, or one set of materials. Pre-registration is required at least 5 days prior to the workshop you are hoping to attend. This is needed to give staff adequate time to prepare workshop materials. All of the workshops will be held at the

Gaston Citizens Resource Center, 1303 DallasCherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC. All of the workshops will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. See below for dates. Refreshments and snacks will be offered at each workshop. Session #8 is free for all of those that participated in at least two workshops, but must pre-register. September 3rd- Session #1: How to NOT Fail at Farming This workshop is for participants who have ever dreamed of having their own farm operation! Topics covered will be broad and include whole farm planning, setting goals, evaluating your assets, time availability and general resources. Workshop participants will

Tri-County Animal Rescue:

About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit

September 10th-Session #2: Key to Farm Success Workshop participants will learn how to evaluate various farming enterprises, agriculture agencies that may provide support and or possible funding opportunities and learn about legal Issues and risk management considerations for small farms. September 17th-Session #3: Vegetable Production Interested in beefing up your vegetable production skills? Come learn about growing veggies, what vegetable crops will make you money, transplant production, succession planting and season extension techniques and important irrigation decisions. October 1st-Session #4: Vegetable Best Management Practices (BMPs) Managing diseases and pests in vegetable crops is more than just applying insecticides, pesticides or something similar. It’s also taking steps to prevent problems before they occur. Plus having the right type of equipment for the job is often crucial for success. So come learn about the lifecycles of key insect pests and strategies to prevent and avoid infestation and damage. Other topics include a discussion on lifecycles of economically important diseases of vegetables and preventative controls and the most suitable equipment for small produce growers.

Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue BIG DOG Pet of the Week is this Australian Shepherd named Bear. He is 8 years old and is starting to get around much better than when he first came into our program. Bear’s owner passed away about 8 months ago leaving Bear homeless. His owner loved him with food! Bear weighs about 90 pounds and should weigh about 60 pounds. He is already working on his exercise/diet routine and has lost about 40 pounds. He is good with everyone including other pets. Bear is looking for a walking partner. So, if you need a man to walk around with…come on out Saturday and get Bear. Bear is neutered, current on vaccines, heartworm negative and micro-chipped. He will be looking for you this weekend! The Australian shepherd has a great deal of stamina and is loving, bold, alert, confident, independent, smart and responsive. If it doesn’t get a chance to exercise and challenge its strongly developed mental and physical activities, it is apt to become frustrated and difficult to live with. With proper exercise and training, it is a loyal, utterly devoted and obedient companion. It is reserved with strangers and has a protective nature. It may try to herd children and small animals by nipping. Moderate Shedding: The Aussie sheds, but it’s a major event only twice a year, in the spring and fall. Frequent brushing, warm baths and thorough blow drying during that time will help keep the handfuls of hair under control. Outside of shedding season, bathe the Aussie only when he gets dirty. Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 6 pm.

also learn the value of soil testing and how to interpret a soil test report.

October 8th-Session #5: Small Farm Livestock Production Livestock is a potentially profitable enter-

prise for small-scale agricultural operations. Livestock can offer a farm new revenue streams as well as increased fertility and weed control. Benefits and challenges of raising livestock on a small farm will be discussed along with evaluating various livestock enterprises. November 5th-Session #6: Livestock BMPS Livestock production may take many forms and, depending on your facilities, you may be able to combine several enterprises on your farm. Workshop participants will learn the basics of livestock nutrition, health related issues, necessary fencing/equipment and pasture management best practices. November 12th-Session #7: Marketing Essentials Marketing directly to your customers is not as easy as it looks. So come learn about the ins and outs of local markets, the importance of branding, what social media can do for you, how to display products for impulse purchases, how to use signage to sell more products, and how to engage customers throughout the season. November 19th-Session #8: Ten Acre Tuesdays Celebration Free for all of those that participated in at least two workshops within the series. This is a wrap-up session for the Ten Acre Tuesdays series which will include a meal and a farm(er)/industry panel Q&A. For additional information on the workshops series and how to register contact Gaston Extension at 704.922.2111.

Bear organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar. us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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A number of area business and civic leaders recently attended the Get Ready Gaston forum on preparing the county for current and future growth. Among the attendees were Lowell council member Candace Ward Funderburk (left) and mayor Sandy Hiatt Railey seen with Belmont mayor Charlie Martin. Town of Lowell photo

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South Point scrimmage scenes

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The South Point Red Raiders held a couple of scrimmage games last week. Here are some pictures from the scrimmages. South Point scrimmaged Country Day in Charlotte last Wednesday and scrimmaged HIbriten at home last Friday. Photos by Calvin Craig Superraiders

Gaston County 2019 High School Football schedule... August 23 Green Hope at Ashbrook, Lincolnton at Stuart Cramer, Christ the King at Cherryville. South Point at Crest, Northwest Cabarrus at Forestview, Chase at Bessemer City, North Gaston at East Gaston, Highland Tech at East Burke. August 30 Ashbrook at A.L. Brown, Cherryville at Chase, Stuart Cramer at Catawba Ridge, South Point at Lincolnton, Forestview at Clover, Rocky River at Hunter Huss, Polk County at North Gaston. September 6 East Gaston at Stuart Cramer, Clover at South

Point (Patriotism Bowl), Cherryville at West Lincoln, East Lincoln at Ashbrook, Forestview at Bessemer City, Hunter Huss at Vance, Commonwealth at Highland Tech, Lincolnton at North Gaston. September 13 Draughn at Cherryville, Clover at Ashbrook, South Point at Forestview, Bessemer City at Community School of Davidson, North Gaston at East Lincoln, East Gaston at Lincolnton, Lake Norman Charter at Highland Tech, Hickory at Hunter Huss. September 20 Stuart Cramer at South

Point, Highland Tech at Cherryville, Ashbrook at Watauga, Bessemer City at North Lincoln, East Lincoln at East Gaston, Hunter Huss at Central Cabarrus. September 27 Kings Mountain at Stuart Cramer, South Point at Burns, Thomas Jefferson at Cherryville, Crest at Forestview, Mountain Island Charter at Bessemer City, Hunter Huss at North Gaston, Shelby at East Gaston, Highland Tech at Community School of Davidson. October 4 Forestview at Ashbrook, Cherryville at

Community School of Davidson, Stuart Cramer at Crest, East Gaston at South Point, Bessemer City at Highland, North Gaston at Kings Mountain. October 11 Crest at Ashbrook, Mountain Island Charter at Cherryville, Forestview at North Gaston, Union Academy at Bessemer City, East Gaston at RS Central, Highland Tech at Pine Lake Prep, Kings Mountain at Hunter Huss, East Gaston at RS Central. October 18 Cherryville at Union Academy, Ashbrook at Kings Mountain, East Rutherford at South Point

(HC), North Gaston at Stuart Cramer, Forestview at Catawba Ridge (SC), Bessemer City at Pine Lake Prep, Chase at East Gaston, Thomas Jefferson at Highland, Hunter Huss at Crest. October 25 South Point at RS Central, Ashbrook at Stuart Cramer, Hunter Huss at Forestview, Thomas Jefferson at Bessemer City, Crest at North Gaston, Burns at East Gaston, Christ the King at Highland Tech. November 1 Stuart Cramer at Hunter Huss, North Gaston at Ashbrook (HC), Pine Lake

Prep at Cherryville, South Point at Chase, Forestview at Kings Mountain, Bessemer City at Christ the King, Union Academy at Highland Tech, Community School of Davidson at East Gaston. November 8 Ashbrook at Hunter Huss, Cherryville at Bessemer City, Stuart Cramer at Forestview, Shelby at South Point, East Gaston at East Rutherford, Highland Tech at Mountain Island Charter, North Gaston at Burns.

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Gaston County Schools makes A+ School announcement

Are you surviving or living? This past week study showed that we decided to take a more than ever last-minute vacation work life balance is before the chaos of the most important school, sports, deaspect people look mands, overflowing at when finding a inboxes, traffic denew job. lays and everyday So how do we life starts back up disconnect in a again post summer. world that thrives Allison Bansen I always make it a on being conpersonal habit to turn my nected? It is hard. Stepping phone off and just enjoy off the treadmill and focustime disconnected with my ing on yourself is no easy family on vacation. I admit I task, but it is so important have the summer blues with for your health and equilibthe thoughts of getting back rium. Rest and balance are in the routine of things. Sum- hard to find especially those mer for us consists of the addicted to busyness. Ask beach, sleeping in, concerts, yourself are you surviving time with friends, family or living? An interference cookouts and just living life from living is created with without a schedule. our busy schedules and lifeAs the school year begins styles. it is hard not to get caught It is so hard to live in the up in the busy time that the present with so many disfall brings for us parents. We tractions, taxing schedules are connected to our jobs 24 and demanding work envihours a day. Most companies ronments. Looking forward I do not offer company phones think limiting online distracanymore, you simply use tion, being in the present and your personal phone with a knowing the difference bereimbursement cost. The un- tween doing and being are at told truth behind this is that the focus of this new school you are an at demand em- year. So, don’t forget when ployee finding it harder and the school year starts to not harder to disconnect and find get caught up in the busyness time to simply live. A recent that it all brings. Remember,

As Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” Take that hike, read that book, put

the phone down and make your life a priority. That is the best lesson we can teach our kids, self-love.

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program this summer in Raleigh. The school has spent a considerable amount of time and energy over the past six months preparing to become Gaston County’s only A+ School. About the A+ School program In an A+ School, arts education is added or infused across the curriculum. Infusing the arts is approached in three ways. First is Arts Integration. This Gaston Schools superintendent Jeff Booker is seen with W.A. Bess stuapproach gives dents at the A+ School announcement event last week. equal value to Gaston Schools photo arts standards and non-arts standards to This approach creates exciting skills than students who create hands-on, practical, ing opportunities for students are not exposed to arts expeconnected, and meaningful to explore artistic works, perlearning experiences for stu- formances, and careers in the riences on a regular basis.” Dixon added, “Perhaps dents. arts both at school and in the most important, students who Second is Arts Educacommunity. tion. This approach involves Laura Dixon, principal are a part of an arts curricuthe teaching of specific disciof W.A. Bess Elementary lum take what they learn with plines like music, dance, theSchool, stated: “Research them – this benefits them ater arts, and visual arts and indicates that arts education later in school and later in promoting each one as a special art form. Students will is linked to positive aca- life. Once an understanding gain knowledge of each form demic and social outcomes, of and appreciation for the and have opportunities to ex- increased civic engagement, arts is in students, we believe perience all of them through and higher academic achieve- that it benefits them for the their individual work and ment. Further, students who rest of their lives. This is learning as well as through are engaged in the arts have what we hope for our students group activities and perfor- higher degrees of empathy and acceptance and demon- at W.A. Bess Elementary as mances. Third is Arts Exposure. strate stronger critical think- we emerge as an A+ School.”

Gaston County Schools conducted a ceremony on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. to announce W.A. Bess Elementary’s designation as an A+ School by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the N.C. Arts Council. The ceremony took place at W.A. Bess Elementary School, 4340 Beaty Road, Gastonia. W.A. Bess Elementary is the first school in Gaston County to earn the A+ School distinction from the state. W.A. Bess is among a dozen schools in the western part of North Carolina that have earned the distinction. To show how being an A+ School is an elite honor, there are only about 60 A+ Schools in the entire state. The state’s A+ School program has been called the nation’s most successful whole-school transformation model using the arts. The program began in North Carolina in 1995 with 25 schools, and similar programs have started in other states. The program has a proven record of increasing student proficiency, closing the achievement gap, decreasing disciplinary and student attendance issues, and increasing parental and community involvement – and teachers involved in the A+ School program say they are more effective in their work. Teachers at W.A. Bess attended a week-long training

TUNE IN TO Belmont Abbey’s new Student Mentor is Mason Harrigfeld. He’s a sophomore Psychology major from Harrisburg, NC and is in Air Force ROTC and a Legati Scholar. He has owned nine cars and enjoys hiking. Mason is part of the band of students welcoming newcomers at orientation and supporting them through the transition to college life. He explains, “the reason I decided to be a nsm is because I wanted to help the incoming freshman be more successful in their college career.” Belmont Abbey photo

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

BUDDY DURBIN ROCK AND ROLL BAND. Friday, August 23, 7:30pm. Wagon Wheel Dance Club, 428 WE Padgett Road, Bostic NC.

CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME. Has an opening for Houseparents who are experienced and passionate about helping and caring for children/ youth. We single ladies without dependent children, Live-in 7 days, 7 days off work schedule with high school diploma or GED. Houseparents are responsible for managing the home and all areas associated with parenting a children. We also need a part-time helper $10 per hour. Contact Rita Scism at (704) 471-1150

FOR THE SALVATION ARMY, Christmas season starts early. Applications are being taken NOW for seasonal workers, who would be employed from mid-November until Christmas. Many bell ringers and a few drivers are needed. Drivers must pass MVR and background checks. All applicants must provide current photo ID and Social Security card. The Shelby Corps ofﬁce serves Cleveland and Rutherford counties. In Shelby, apply at the church/ofﬁce, 305 N. Lafayette St. In Forest City, apply at the Family Store, 256 W. Main St. For questions, call 704-482-0375.

COINS * COINS * COINS We Buy & Sell Coins. JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. (704) 406-9082

REUNIONS DILLY DALLY AT DALLIED!!! Free coffee while you shop! Free samples of artisan chocolates! Balloons for the children! Have fun with the bubbles!!! Browse through our nine room mini mall galleria in support of over 77 individual entrepreneurs!! Monday thru Saturday 10 til 6. Facebook@dallied. Dallied is located at 123 W. Marion Street, Shelby. (704) 481-7782 dalliedllc@gmail. com

BACK TO SCHOOL! Means back to the Market! Fill your lunchbox with local! Ages 3-12 get a free $2 POP token. 8amNoon @ City Pavilion 126 W. Marion St., Shelby.

LOVELACE REUNION Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, 1pm. Bring your favorite foods. Door prizes, quilt give away. (704) 750-4153 J.H. AUTON REUNION. Will be held 1pm Sunday, September 8th at McKendree Methodist Church, 3537 Maiden Hwy, Lincolnton NC. KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1979 40th Class Reunion. Friday, October 11, 2019 at 8pm—Meet and Greet. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 7pm—Banquet. American Legion Kings Mountain, NC. $35/person if received/ postmarked by September 15, 2019. $40/person beginning September 16, 2019 Send payments to: KMHS Class of 1979 Cheryl Leach-Davis PO Box 352 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Go to www.classcreator.com/ Kings-Mountain-NC-1979/ to update your email information. cleach.davis@yahoo.com

LEGAL NOTICES THIS TO NOTIFY ALL PERSONS OR BUSINESSES having claims against the estate of James Manley Holtzclaw, deceased 4/12/19. Call (704) 675-3337

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED. Experienced House Painter. Exterior and Interior. Top hourly pay. Leave message (704) 735-8998 REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO: MARY PATTON. New book available on Amazon.com by Martin Mongiello about the Hero who provided 500 pounds of black powder for free to the Patriots at the battle of King’s Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse and all over the South. Branded a deviant and outlaw for illegally supporting the rebels - this new tome tells the final truth and real story. marti@revwarexperience.com KTC BROADCASTING LICENSE RENEWAL. On August 1, 2019 KTC Broadcasting, Inc filed an application with the Federal communications Commission for renewal of license of FM Translator station W268CU, which is licensed to serve Shelby, NC. The station is licensed to transmit from a site at 35º34’3” W. Longitude, on a frequency of 101.5 MHz, with an effective radiated power of 0.25kW. The station rebroadcasts WOHS, Shelby, NC, which operated on a frequency of 1390kHz. Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to the renewal application and to whether this translator station has operated in the public interest should file comments and petitions with the FCC by November 2, 1019, by weighting to the FCC, Washington DC 20554.

$800 “GUARANTEED” WEEKLY. Mailing ﬂyers from home. For free packet call 1-972-221-7035 NEED SUMMER SCHOOL BUS DRIVER. Must have valid CDL passenger endorsed license. (704) 473-4299 SUMMER HELP NEEDED. Landscaping. Part-time. 704739-4108, (704) 476-6199 PART TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Responsibilities include adult choir, practice, leading congregational hymns, coordinating musical selections with pastor. Sandy Run Baptist Church, 210 East Church St., Mooresboro, NC 28114. Send resume to: dblanton1@carolina.rr.com (704) 473-2553

PART-TIME C.B. HUSS RECREATION CENTER SUPERVISOR. The Town of Cramerton is accepting applications for a team member to work at the C.B. Huss Recreation Center. The ideal candidate must be available to work approximately 18 to 20 hours a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional nights and weekend work may be required based on sports and special events. The employee will perform a variety of complex duties in the operation and supervision of a community-based recreational facility. This position is responsible for assisting in supervision of various activities and services administered by the Town. Duties will include assisting with special events, youth programs, athletics, adult programs, and senior programs, concession stand inventory and stocking, game room rentals and supervision, weight room and gymnasium attendance and record keeping, cleaning and housekeeping and other tasks assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director. The successful applicant will be required to complete an extensive background check and drug screening prior to employment. Applications can be obtained online at www. cramerton.org or at Town Hall. To apply please return a completed employment application to Attn: Parks and Recreation Director, Town of Cramerton, 155 N. Main Street; Cramerton, NC 28032. The Town of Cramerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NOW HIRING WEAVING OR CIRCULAR KNIT SUPERVISOR. Supervise 6-8 people. Gastonia area. Call 704-4738407. NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers and experienced laborers needed. (704) 477-0516 NOW HIRING HVAC INSTALLERS AND INSTALLER HELPERS. Pay based on experience. Subject to Pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC 28152, 704-487-7877.

AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894

JOB OPENINGS. Farm Labor, Maintenance, Carpenter, Grounds Keeper. Must have N.C. Drivers License. (704) 473-4299 LOCAL HARDWARE STORE SEEKS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS. Sales Associate and Small Engine Mechanic. Please apply at Shelby Hardware, 506 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28152.

ON-SITE JOB FAIR Get your resumes ready! CORMETECH is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, September 5th. You will have the opportunity to meet and chat directly with Hiring Managers who are looking to hire professionals for various positions. DIRECT HIRES ONLY. You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. We look forward to seeing you there! Location: 304 Linwood Road (Gate 1), Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Date & Time: Thursday, September 5th | 10am to 4:30pm Phone: 704-414-4612.

BUSINESS SERVICES DOES YOUR CHILD NEED EXTRA HELP THIS SCHOOL YEAR? I am a retired teacher who is tutoring this year for grades 2-6 any subject. I tutor at the library Monday through Thursday. Call (704) 284-2760 for more information. RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

R&R GRADING / CLEARING. All Your Grading, Clearing and Hauling Needs. Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. Call or Text 704-308-2021, rrgradingandclearing@gmail. com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Garage Door Special: Single size starting at $499. Double size starting at $849. Garage door repairs and installations. Ask about glass door installation and repair. 704-419-0117, 704472-9367.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

BUSINESS SERVICES ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates for Shelby & surrounding area. (704) 6920133 GUTTER BUSTERS. All around handyman service, including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years. (980) 295-0750

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY HUGE MULTI-FAMILY. Little of everything, glassware, wooden furniture, men & women’s jeans. Sat. Aug. 24th, 7:00 AM - until. 141 Graystone Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 ESTATE SALE. 108 & 110 Stowe Acres Kings Mountain, Fri Aug 23 from 10:00 AM 04:00 PM Sat Aug 24th from 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM Kings Mountain, NC 28086 BACK TO SCHOOL YARD SALE Sat., Aug 24th, 2019 from 7:00 am Until. Toys, Clothes and Much More! At 125 Lucas Lane, Mooresboro, NC 28114 RUTHERFORD COUNTY WALKE’S LANDING FLEA MARKET. Stop by and see what treasures we have this weekend. OPEN EVERY FRI - SAT & SUN from 8am-4pm. Vendor spaces starting at $5 pavilion with table, lawn spaces for tent or vehicle, inside rentals available too. 5527 US Hwy 64, Lake Lure, NC 28746 (260) 729-1088 Nyhn@ravingcreative.com

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2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO Pickup. Rear end needs to be rebuilt. It has a 3.7 ďŹ ve cylinder engine. Never used oil between changes and is great engine. I also have a 5x8 utility trailer and a Honda Recon four wheeler for sale. (704) 4347603

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INVACARE MOBILITY CHAIR, $495. Nice M 41, comes with charger, warranty, delivery and instructions. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com TRAILERS: WE BUY, SALE, TRADE (must have title). Parts and service most all models. NEW 5x8 from $630. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAGS AND FLAG POLES. 15 ft., 20 ft., and 25 ft., in stock. Delivery and installation available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. VINTAGE FURNITURE GREAT CONDITION. Queen Mahogany Rice Bed with Canopy, LouisXV style mid-20th century chaise lounge; Drexel Furniture includes; dining table & chairs, Chinoiserie chest of drawers, china cabinet, buffet unique 3D design & more. Call for appointment. 704-418-3055 Leave msg will call back.

CARPORTS, GARAGE, LIVESTOCK BARNS. On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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 REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 487-4443

WANT TO BUY NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828748-7264. WANT TO BUY ALL KINDS of Bird Cages. Rabbits also. (980) 241-0672 WANT TO BUY USED MINI BIKES Running or not. Pay cash. (704) 691-4337 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 374-7545 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

ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR, NEARLY NEW, $795. 2019 Compass, 275 lb weight limit, charger, seat cushion, swing away Joy Stick, less than 20 hours use. Warranty, delivery included. 704-951-4224 or 704438-1292. mobilityservices07@ gmail.com 1989 RANGER PARTS, $875. Needs motor or sale parts off. Call for prices. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net CABRIOLET VW, $875. Parts only. Call for prices. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net PERFECT FOR RAIL TRAIL RIDING. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trek Navigation bicycle, grey, like new, $175. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antique Cruiser bicycle, new tires, $50. MUST SELL! 828-782-7221. TRAILER INVENTORY. Utility, Cargo, Box Dump Trailers, Equipment, Livestock. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 â&#x20AC;&#x153;CASHâ&#x20AC;?!. WE BUY SCRAP & CARS. Running or not. Must have title! Top Dollar. 704-2912852, (704) 974-2256 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Metal Boats, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing. (704) 692-1006 DANNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

HORSE BOARDING. New to NC! Shelby/Polkville area. Carousel Farms; Boarding, Breeding, Training, Lessons, Sales. Climate Controlled 12x12 matted stalls cleaned daily, feed 3x per day. Turn out available. Covered arena, round pen, outdoor arena coming soon. Trails on property, newly fenced pasture and paddocks. Lounge, rest room, parking. Trailer storage available. Onsite owners / trainers 60+ combined years of experience. Lessons, Gentle Training Methods. Western, English, Saddle Seat. https://carouselfarmsllc.com (480) 225-3257 info@carouselfarmsllc.com MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR. TO20, overhead valves, new tires, nice condition. Only $1550. Call 704-466-4675. ROUND BALES OF HAY. 4x5 rolls for sale, $30 each. No weeds. (704) 538-9529 MILL CREEK MANURE SPREADER, MODEL 25. Good condition, used very little, $2400 cash. 828-429-5155. ANTIQUE TYPE B JOHN DEERE tractor for parts, $500. 8N Ford tractor for parts, $400. 2 Bottom Turning Plow 3pt Hitch, $400. Pull-type Disc Harrow, $200. 3pt Hitch Cultivator, $200. 828-429-8110. OKRA FOR SALE. 828-2450248.

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2012 FORD FUSION SEL. Leather, aluminum wheels, sunroof, 49,900 miles, $5995. 828-287-3820.

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2001 HONDA FOREMAN 450, 4X4. Family owned, garage kept, 350 miles, 157 hours, new tires, $3600 cash. 828-2452238.

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1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CLASSIC. Everything rebuilt, extra nice, new paint, lots of extras. Call for Price (704) 6780965 1954 FORD CUSTOM LINE. 2 door HT, 12 volt, 352BB, cam built. Very nice car. $12,500 obo. Call Tony (704) 524-8505

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