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Plans for new Belmont Parks and Recreation facility making progress By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The dream of a new parks and rec. facility for Belmont is slowly but surely coming closer to being a reality. Belmont is the only town in our area without its own parks and rec. building where things like basketball games can be held. What currently serves the city as a parks and rec. place is the decades old J. Paul Ford Center on Woodrow Ave., but the city’s needs have far outgrown that one medium sized building.

On September1, Belmont’s Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe gave a presentation outlining the plans for a new and grand building to be located on Catawba Street between Kevin Lofitn Rocvwerfoprmt Park and the soon to be opened new City Hall are located. “The response to the presentation was great,” Stowe said. The planned new building will be two stories high and have 45,000 sq. ft. of space. The first floor will feature three basketball courts, a

This architectural rendering shows the front and side of the new City of Belmont Parks and Rec. facility.

Belmont’s own ‘Catawba Catfish’ passes away By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

One of Belmont’s most interesting individuals, Reg “Moon” Huffstetler aka the “Catawba Catfish”, passed away on Sept. 6. Huffstetler left a legacy of incredible aquatic accomplishments. Huffstetler’s list of swimming records are as long as Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps’ arms. Huffstetler got his swimming start in local water holes. “When I was a kid I used to dam up creeks and that plus Suttle’s swimming pool on Wilkinson Blvd. is where I learned to swim.” Huffstetler once said. Huffstetler grew up on Central Avenue near where the old Belmont city swimming pool was located. It was there as a 14-year-old that the

urge to swim competitively first entered his mind. The story goes that he could beat two college age swimmers that also used the pool The Belmont pool is also where Huffstetler got the idea to engage in long distance swimming. He honed that skill by swimming the length of the pool up to 50 times without stopping. He would swim at the pool all day and half the night. Huffstetler’s first “official” long distance swim was in the Catawba River when he was 21-years-old. For that event he jumped in the river at the Buster Boyd Bridge and stroked upstream to the bridge at Wilkinson Blvd. In Belmont- a distance of 15 miles. It took him just over nineteen hours to make the swim. A man in a rowboat with a See CATFISH, Page 7

media room for gaming, an exercise studio, a kitchen, a kids play area, and a large lobby. The second floor will feature a walking track, an exercise room, a catering kitchen, a lounge, and more play space. The second floor will also feature a balcony with sweeping views of the Catawba River and Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park. Just a few of the activities the new center can host includes pickle ball, gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, See PARKS, Page 4

East Gaston teacher earns award By Allison Drennan Gaston County Schools

The late Reg “Moon” Huffstetler of Belmont set many swimming records. In this photo taken a couple of years ago he’s holding a trophy given to him by Humpy Wheeler for treading water for over 100 hours back in 1991 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Photo by Alan Hodge

Gaston County Schools teacher Brian Johnson knows that things don’t always go the way you might originally plan. The East Gaston High School biology teacher, who says he is “on loan” to the Gaston Virtual Academy this year, is the recipient of the 2020 DENny Award, which recognizes his efforts in community work. The Discovery Education Network presents the DENny Award to educators who actively involve students in activities that contribute to the growth of community through effective teaching and learning. The recognition came after Johnson, who has served as the student council adviser at East Gaston, had to find a new way to organize the school’s Spring for Charity Fun Run. The student council had been organizing and par-

East Gaston teacher Brian Johnson shows off the 2020 DENny Award, which is presented by The Discovery Education Network and recognizes his efforts in community work. ticipating in the communitybased run for four years. Every year, the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes select a nonprofit to represent, raising funds for that charity with the run. See JOHNSON, Page 5

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Where we live Why I say all that? Because I want to remind you all who dwell in this neck of the woods how lucky Alan Hodge we are to be here. Banner-News Editor Sure enuff.. there are plenty of ridnicks and idiots to go around. Quite a few in too close a proximity to me. But, overall we have it made. Traffic is more or less tolerable, most people are cordial, for many folks there is still a strong bond to the historical heritage that our ancestors laid down. There is also a vibe for the future- I see this every day when I step outside my office onto the Main St. sidewalk in swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; downtown Belmont and witness the mommies and sometimes the mommy/ daddy combinations pushing the fruit of their loom along in a baby cart. In this day and time people rush around and come and go and change dwelling locations faster than weevils skittering around on a tin plate held over an open fire. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply a desire to find a peaceful place to settle, work, raise a family if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their thing. For those who have called this end of Gaston County home for generations as I have, be thankful, never lose sight of your forbears and how they carved civilization with a shovel and axe. For you newcomers, welcome to a place where your new roots have a rich ground to grow deep, now and for decades to come.

The art of giving political speeches I was talking to a friend not long ago who was pretty down on politics in all its forms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually find real enjoyment in politics,â&#x20AC;? I told him. He asked if I was nuts. No, I said, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of pleasureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even joyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be found in participating. Case in point: getting the chance to listen to gifted speakers. For many years, I was fortunate to have a seat on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, which gave me a chance to observe some of the best orators in the nation. For instance, there was Hale Boggs from Louisiana, who was in many ways like an actor; you could listen and relax in the knowledge that you were in the hands of a master. And Carl Albert, from Oklahoma, never referred to notes; he could speak knowledgeably and cogently on any legislation. When John Lewis, the Georgia congressman and civil rights icon, took the floor, people stopped whatever they were doing to listen. He had a gift for ele-

vating any particular issue to a higher plane that called on people to remember the best in their nation and in themselves. Republican John Anderson of Illinois took a different approach. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much an orator as a superb debater, and had a great fondness for verbal give and take. So did John McCormack from Massachusetts, House Speaker during the 1960s. Very quick on the draw, he would turn to his adversary in debate and say something like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hold the gentleman in minimum high regard,â&#x20AC;? to the amusement of everyone around. He loved being in the fray. Edith Green, from Oregon, had been a schoolteacher before coming to Congress, and she carried those skills with her to the House. In a sense, she made the House her classroom, and when she had the mic, she was engaging but firm as she battled to advance womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues and social reform. Mo Udall of Arizona took a different approach: He believed you should have a good time while you partici-

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pated in serious subjects. He made you want to listen because it was so enjoyable to do so. Oratory may come in different packages. But the chance to watch great communicators at work gives you a better sense of who they are, why they have succeeded, and why our multi-faceted political system is so interesting, engaging, and important. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

For 65 years, Holy Angels has put its residents, their needs and their safety at the forefront. That is true now more than ever. Founded in 1955, Holy Angels has grown from serving a single resident to now serving more than 80 children and adults. We provide compassionate, dependable care and opportunities to those with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions through physical, social, spiritual, educational, vocational and emotional support. We are a place of loving, living and learning. Our primary purpose is to serve the differently able â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to extend the safest environment possible that fosters loving and compassionate care. This stretches from our main campus on Wilkinson Boulevard to The Spruced Goose Station, Cherubs CafĂŠ, Cotton Candy Factory, Bliss Gallery, Camp Hope and our group homes, one of which is located at Camp Hope. Per our vision, we believe in the possibility that lies within each individual, regardless of physical and mental ability, and that all have the right to the highest quality of life. That is, and will forever be, our purpose and our primary focus: extending the highest quality of life. We take this opportunity to submit this letter in response to a recent issue that has become a challenge to our organization and to our beloved Camp Hope. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a special place where our residents enjoy boat rides, fishing, hiking, handicapped accessible nature trails, camp experiences, and the opportunity to simply enjoy the beauty of nature -- all in a safe and secure environment that has been developed and created through the support of benefactors and volunteers, Last year, we received a request from an adjacent property owner seeking access to our privately owned and maintained road at Camp Hope, our Lake Wylie property featuring recreational activities and a group home for our differently able residents.

Holy Angels purchased its Camp Hope property in 1992. This land was not donated to us. Camp Hope is truly a special place that provides priceless outdoor experiences and opportunities to our residents, their families, our staff and our volunteers. The adjacent property owner sought usage of our Camp Hope private access road, River Run Road off South Point Road. The commercial venue is being advertised for events of more than 250 guests that include weddings, family reunions, corporate events, music festivals, parties, and food and wine tasting festivals. Needless to say, the nature of this destination, the types of events and the traffic anticipated were among the many considerations Holy Angels evaluated with respect to this access request. As is the case in all that we do at Holy Angels, our board, our executive leadership and all of our staff must put our residents and their needs first, just as we have done for 65 years. And that means not granting the requested access through our property, which could potentially jeopardize the wellbeing of our residents who enjoy or reside at Camp Hope. Our worries extend to the potential liabilities and risk management that come attached to allow access, such as increased traffic, increased emergency response times due to traffic, road maintenance costs, irresponsible behaviors/ drivers, increased access and trespassing onto Camp Hope. Granting the request also may affect Holy Angelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; future plans. We cannot risk the safe environment for the residents of our group home in this location. We cannot risk the care and security of our differently able. We cannot overlook the great risk of legal liability. We

have assessed the situation in its entirety and the possibility of allowing road usage, and the risk is just too great. Numerous discussions regarding this matter have occurred with Holy Angels leadership and its Board of Directors who voiced these immense concerns for the safety and wellbeing of our residents, including those who reside on the property. After much consideration by Holy Angels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which included feedback from leadership and board members, legal advisors, supporters, some family members of our residents and many members of the community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the decision was made not to grant this access request. We shared this final decision with the adjacent property owner in July with the suggestion to pursue access via Armstrong Road or Lake Mist Drive, which are public roads with direct access to the adjacent property. Unfortunately, our decision has been met with marketing attempts, direct communication and indirect falsehoods about Holy Angels and Camp Hope. We respect the right for the adjacent property owner to use and develop their property and we hope that Holy Angelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission, responsibilities, concerns and decisions are similarly respected. We simply must continue our unwavering commitment to our differently able residents and deny the adjacent property ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeal, and we must remain steadfast in this decision. Our residents come first, and they will come first in all of Holy Angels decisions. Thank you. Regina Moody President and CEO, Holy Angels Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 OfďŹ ce: 128-C N Main St. Belmont â&#x20AC;˘ NC

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accepted. There will be limited inperson attendance with masks and social distancing required. The college will also begin a livestream service with this concert which be found on the college’s website at https:// www.belmontabbeycollege. edu/artslive/ We hope this new service will broaden our audiences while allowing for people to stay safe at home and continue to be part of the Abbey Family. All Arts at the Abbey concerts are in the Belmont Abbey

Basilica, Belmont Abbey College (at Exit 26 on I-85) Belmont NC and are free to the public. This series is made possible in part by the Associated Foundation, Inc. of Belmont, The Gaston Community Foundations, The Monks of Belmont Abbey and other private donors. The Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College just off of Exit 26 on I-85.For more information: Karen Hite Jacob. 704-461-6012, www.bac.edu or https://www.facebook.com/ BelmontAbbeyArts.

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University of NC School of the Arts faculty Kevin Lawrence, violin, and Dmitri Schteinberg, piano, share Beethoven’s music as the arts season begins at the Abbey. The September 21, 2020 concert will be held at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC. Beside two Beethoven sonatas including the famous “Kreutzer”, the concert will also include a work by NC composer Kenneth Frazelle based on Appalachian tunes. The concert is free to the public though donations are gladly

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movies, ping pong, dance, badminton, classes of various types and many, many more. Folks will be able to rent space in the building for meetings, weddings, birthday parties, and that sort of thing. Stowe sees the new parks and rec. center not only as a boon to the local activities scene, but as an economic driver as well. “The center will be a place we can hold events such as basketball tournaments and invite as many as fifty teams,” he said. ‘This will bring people to Belmont who will shop, stay in local hotels, and eat in local restaurants. It will be a big boost economically.” The next step in making the new center a reality will be a zoning hearing on September 17. The plans will be presented to the Belmont city council on October 5. “If everything is approved we could start construction in May 2021,” said Stowe. “It will take about 14 months to build.” Stowe says the idea is to use use local builders for the project, further helping the

This has been a bizarre year to say the least. It appears so much has changed in such a short time span, and it makes many wonder if we will ever fully return to the sense of “normalcy” that we once knew. Lately I have been reminded of a song that my choir and I sang both in high school and during the time I spent in college before realized I needed something more than a music degree could offer. The words beckon, “let us pause in life’s pleasures and count its many tears, while we all sup sorrow with the poor. There’s a song that will linger forever in our ears, oh hard times come again no more. Tis the song… The sigh of the weary hard times, hard times, come again no more. Many days you have lingered around my cabin door, oh hard times come again no more.” There have been so many ups, downs, twists, turns, and new ways to play the game in America, so with any free time I seem to find lately, I try to keep my hands from sitting idle. There is always something to do around my house whether it’s cutting the grass, chopping down pin oaks, picking figs atop the roof of my garage, washing clothes, writing, or any number of other projects I manage to find along the way. I recently discovered something however that was so simple… so relaxing and enjoyable, and for whatever reason I can’t put my finger on the reason why. Perhaps it was the weather, or the temperature of my drink was just right, but whatever the case may be it made things stop and the world seemed like a better place for a while. Several days ago, I cut down a very narrow pin oak tree; so narrow in fact, that you could wrap your entire hand around it. Without realizing it, I had cut it at waist height and had done this with several other pieces of wood as well. I got to thinking about it and decided to save several of these cuts and try my hand at crafting a few walking sticks, just to have something I can say that I hand-carved. I took the cuts into my workshop and there

they sat, until I worked on a weed eater that I picked up at the dump a month ago. I had just replaced the fuel lines, fuel filter, and primer bulb Shelton Fisher only to find that it still wasn’t enough to get it running. It felt as though I wasted the afternoon until I remembered the pin oak. I wanted to try and get the bark off it as quickly as I could, so I plugged in my grandfather’s old grinder and let it do some of the work. The building soon began to smell of fall weather and bonfires as dust began to fly from the wood but as I would gradually check it, I noticed that bark wasn’t coming off in the way I had hoped. It was only becoming smooth. Then it dawned on me… I could always whittle it down. I had seen Jed Clampett and Andy Taylor do it on television plenty of times when I was growing up, but I never thought of whittling as something that people actually do. I took out my Kobalt pocketknife and looked it over. I figured it was worth a shot. I held the wood in my hands and with the blade in my right hand, I laid it at an angle. With one smooth stroke, it slid along and cascaded a peeling of bark onto the floor as if it were a piece of ribbon being curled for the end of a balloon. I couldn’t believe how easily the knife was able to cut into the bark. I decided to then move from the workshop to the front porch to enjoy the nice weather. Alan sent me a link to some music by an old blues singer by the name of Son House, and it seems as though whittling in my rocking chair on the front porch to the blues with my dogs lying next to me, enjoying a gentle breeze made for a trifecta of a great evening. So, the next time these hard times come lingering around your cabin door, maybe grab you a nicely sized stick and a pocketknife. There’s a rocking chair somewhere with your name on it.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020 celebrate the fun run. Because it was held virtually, community members were able participate, which was something that was not possible at previous on-campus runs. Participants conducted their own run or walk, logged it on the computer, and asked for sponsors. While those involved could not gather in person, they were able to communicate with each other through the online race platform. “We just had a really good group of students,” he said. “They were great at organizing things, and they were very active in staying positive,” said Johnson. “They were just happy the run was happening in some way.” The students’ efforts resulted in being able to give to local food banks in Stanley and Mount Holly. It was a worthy and timely cause es-

JOHNSON From Page 1 Consistently, they had been able to donate $1,500 to charities each year. But, Johnson and his students had to find a new plan for the 2020 run. The event could no longer be held the way it had in previous years because of social distancing requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We are so grateful for the support the community gives to our school that we wanted to be able to say ‘thank you’ and give back,” Johnson said of the motivation for organizing the run. “But this past year, we had to do something a little different.” Teaming up with a racing company in Charlotte, the students were able to organize a virtual event to

pecially as people in need are feeling the economic effects of the pandemic. Receiving the DENny recognition was so unexpected that Johnson almost deleted the email, thinking it wasn’t real. Shortly after that, he got a text from a friend, asking if he had received anything from Discovery Education. That is how he found out he had been nominated for the award by another teacher at East Gaston, which he says is the best honor of all. “The biggest reason that it meant so much to me was that I didn’t know I had been nominated,” he said. “A colleague saw something I did and was appreciative enough that he took the time and effort to nominate me. I didn’t even know I was getting the award.” Johnson is originally from Ohio, but loves calling North Carolina home. He started

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Teacher Brian Johnson with East Gaston High School students at the school’s Spring for Charity Fun Run in 2018. teaching in Gaston County at Mount Holly Middle School in 1999. Two years later, he moved to East Gaston. He graduated from LenoirRhyne College and earned a master’s degree in 2013 from UNC-Charlotte. This past spring, he was chosen as the 2020 Star Teacher for East Gaston. Johnson teaches honors

biology, research methods, and Advanced Placement (AP) biology. He especially enjoys the research aspect of his classes and encourages his students to engage in exploration, critical thinking, discussion, and discovery. This approach helps him to connect with his students and the students to connect with science and their peers.

He credits working with great people – students and staff alike – for his love of teaching, which was not his original career path. Now, he feels like teaching is what he was called to do. “I work as hard as I can, and I love being a teacher,” he said. “I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

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Church Directory Cornerstone Family Worship Rankin Ave • Mt Holly, NC

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

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

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

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

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

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

Message of Love Church

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

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

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

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

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

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

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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

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

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

First Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

212 South Street 704-825-7269

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Exodus Church

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Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

118 School Street 704-827-7071

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

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

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

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

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

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

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

Gateway Cowboy Church

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

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

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

First United Methodist Church

Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

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Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

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

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

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

Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

Center Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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

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

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

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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

Grace Baptist Church

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

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

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Living Witness Ministries

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

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Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

Life Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

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5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

First Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Reginald Lee “Moon” Huffstetler Belmont, NC - Reginald Lee “Moon” Huffstetler, 85,

Elena Margarita Pacanins de Aizcorbe Elena Margarita Pacanins de Aizcorbe, born March 20, 1932, passed away on September 11, 2020 in Gastonia, NC. A native of Venezuela, Elena and her late husband came to the U.S. in 1959 from where they lived in Habana, Cuba to escape the Castro regime. In 1964, the Aizcorbe

passed away on September 6, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. A native of Belmont, he was son of the late Perry and Lela Long Huffstetler. Reg retired as a technician from Northrop Grumman Corp. He loved participating in Mecklenburg County Senior Olympics and was a member of The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 1999. He held the Guinness Book of World Records for treading water, as well as treading 100 hours at Charlotte Motor Speedway and he swam the English Channel. He was an international marathon swimmer as well. He was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church.

Family decided to make Belmont their permanent home where Elena was a mother of four, a homemaker and worked with her late husband, Dr Raul C Aizcorbe, as his bookkeeper for many years. In the early years, Elena was team mom for the Belmont Abbey soccer team, was active in her church and served with Belmont Community Action. She was a patron of the arts, loved traveling, but above all loved her family. She was self-appointed family historian and made certain that her children were familiar with the extended family tree. Elena is survived by son, Raul Cesar Aizcorbe, Jr. of Evans, GA; daughter Maria Elena Bowling and husband Mark, of Lamar,SC; son, Carlos Luis Aizcorbe and wife Christy of Gastonia, NC; son Francisco Tomas Aizcorbe and his wife Abbie of Huntersville, NC; grandchildren Michelle Peterson, Christopher Aizcorbe, Nicholas Aizcorbe, M.D., Re-

Services will be private at Day Star Baptist Church. A celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Huffstetler and David Huffstetler and wife Tessa; brother, Perry Huffstetler, Jr and wife Marie.; sisters, Barbara Ann Huffstetler and husband Charlie, and Trisha Weir; grandchildren, Grant, Lauren, Peyton, and Keegan Huffstetler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent online by visiting www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving The Huffstetler Family.

Football was another Moon Huffstetler talent as evidenced by this poster he had in his room at Myrtle Terrace.

gina Hope Aizcorbe, Tomas Aizcorbe, Jimmy Moody, Aaron Crumbley and wife Jaci, and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Raul Cesar Aizcorbe M.D., parents Francisco Pacanins Acevedo and MariaTeresa Gil de Pacanins; brother Carlos Pacanins and sister Dolores Pacanins de Gómez. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Queen of the Apostles Church with Father Paul Buchanon officiating. The family received friends 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service. Burial followed in Belmont Abbey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012. Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Aizcorbe family.

Gaston County wins AARP Community Challenge grant Three North Carolina Communities received special grants from AARP to help make those places better for people of all. The AARP Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative that helps communities make immediate improvements and jump-start long-term progress in support of residents of all ages. The 2020 Community Challenge grant recipients have

been working to make either permanent physical improvements in the community, temporary demonstrations that lead to long-term change and are building new, or are planning innovative programming and services. The AARP grant will improve Gastonia by creating a public pedestrian space that includes playful and educational sidewalk graphics as well as new flowerbeds and benches. The new space will increase

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CATFISH From Page 1 flashlight guided him in the dark. When he got to the Wilkinson bridge a thousand people were waiting. That first marathon swim in the Catawba was just the start of Huffstetler’s swimming career. He has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records many times for his stamina treading water.

a car with a model on the parade lap. Huffstetler’s swimming took him to places such as Canada, Holland, England, and France. In 1970 he tried to swim the English Channel from Cape Griz, France to Dover, England and was on a record-setting pace until a squall made the water too rough. In 1989, Huffstetler received an award for swimming the length and breadth of Lake Norman. He’s also a member of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame.

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People like to be invited to events. Whether it is a get together with friends, a wedding, or a party, we like to be included. Being invited can make you feel loved and important to others. No one wants to be left out of an event everyone else is attending. People certainly do not want to miss out on a good time of food and fellowship. More importantly than missing out on a party, or a wedding, is the sorrow of missing out on God. Luke 14:12-24 records the Parable of the Great Banquet. Jesus had been invited to a dinner on the Sabbath Day by one of the Pharisees. While there, Jesus told those gathered about a man who was going to have a dinner party. He sent his servant to invite all of his friends and acquaintances. One by one they made excuses why they could not attend. When the man heard that none of the people he invited would attend, he became angry. He sent his servant into the city to invite the poor, lame, and disabled. His servant told him they still needed more people in order to fill the house with guests. He sent his servant into the highways, inviting everyone. The man of the house told his servant that none of those

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When I was treading water I went into another dimension,” he once said. “It was like going into outer space.” Some of the water treading stints went for 100 hours, including one staged at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1991 when a special pool was constructed at turn four near the racetrack. After Huffstetler hit the 100-hour mark, track owner Humpy Wheeler gave him a big trophy, a check for $1,000, and he got to ride in

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NC Gov. Cooper and Cohen meet with Dr. Birx NC Governor Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen met with Dr. Deborah Birx in North Carolina last week. The Governor and Dr. Birx also participated together in the call with the White House Coronavirus Task Force, and the Governor spoke about the need for our elected leaders and candidates to lead by example on the campaign trail this fall by holding events with face cov-

erings and social distancing. In their meeting with Dr. Birx, the Governor and Secretary Cohen noted their appreciation for the opportunity to share how North Carolina has been responding to COVID-19 and how the state’s approach to slowly ease measures has helped distinguish it from others in the South who have faced greater setbacks. They discussed North Carolina’s

multi-prong approach, which includes slowing the spread through prevention, knowing who has been exposed to COVID-19 through testing and tracing, and supporting people staying home when needed through isolation and quarantine supports. Secretary Cohen and Governor Cooper also addressed the state’s efforts to protect people’s health in congregate care settings, such

County reopens facilities As the state of North Carolina moves into Phase 2.5 of COVID 19 protocols, Gaston County announces it has reopened the outdoor fitness pavilion at Dallas Park and all playgrounds at County parks. The County, thanks to the hard work of its Parks and Recreation staff, kept its parks open and maintained throughout COVID-19. Today’s move allows for playground equipment to be used by the public once again. In addition, the Gaston County Museum reopened on Sept. 15, and will be open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the past several months, museum staff has been working to making the museum experience safe for visitors during COVID-19, along with preparing a brand-new exhibit. Visitors to the museum will be required to wear masks, and the museum has placed signage that will help

keep guests safely distanced, along with the use of timed reservations to limit the total number of guests inside the museum at any one time. More information on reservations and new guidelines for enjoying the museum can be found at GastonCountyMuseum.org. Also reopening is Gaston County’s Senior Center. Though the GCSC has been conducted social-distanced classes outside and virtually during the past several weeks, it re-opened the indoor wellness room and restarted classes by appointment only on Tuesday, September 8. The facility will meet or exceed all requirements set out by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The GCSC will take one-hour appointments for the wellness room and will close for a 15-minute cleaning between each appointment. The classes currently meet-

ing outside will be moved back indoors, but capped at a maximum of 20 people per class to allow for continued social distancing. An hour for deep cleaning will be the minimum standard between each class that meets indoors. Those who wish to utilize the GCSC will have their temperatures checked before being allowed to enter the facility. Anyone with temperatures higher than 100.4 degrees will not be permitted to enter. Each person entering the building will also have to answer three questions as part of a health screening questionnaire – the same process used by County staff on a daily basis. Masks will be mandatory for entry and exit of the building and for any time a person is not engaged in exercise. To make an appointment to use the wellness room, the computer room, library or to sign up for a class, call (704) 922-2170.

The “Charles Jesse Bynum (C.J.B.) Reid Ancestral Home” is 100 years old School alumni and friends take great delight in having the ancestral Reid home still serving as an historical location. The ancestral home remembrance on Sunday will be celebrated on the front lawn of the home site. A short address will be given by Rev. Charles W. Reid, one of the grandchildren of Professor and Mrs. Reid, and President/CEO of the CJB Reid Foundation, Inc. The Reid Legacy award will be presented to the newly organized “Junior Reid RAMS/

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iting the State. More testing over a longer period of time with a focus on communityled testing, proactive testing of K-12 staff in schools that are providing in-person instruction, and proactive surveillance at Institutes for Higher Education. Increased allocations for reagents for health system laboratories. Details on the federal government’s inventory and distribution plans for Abbot Binax Now testing. Additional funding for personal protective equipment

and a halt on implementing new FEMA restrictions. Timing on when detailed vaccine planning guidance would be issued as well as required reporting elements and a provider enrollment agreement. Additional funds to continue supporting child care programs. Extension of the Pandemic EBT program beyond September 30th and flexibility for students in hybrid (part remote and part in-person) learning environments.

Town of Cramerton Phase 2.5 update The Town of Cramerton has updated its list of openings and closures related to Phase 2.5 of the Governor’s orders. These announcements and decisions are being made to coincide with the direction and recommendations of sanitary health and social distancing requirements per the “Phase 2.5 Order” for the State of North Carolina as well as safety additional precautions at Cramerton facilities. Openings - Cramerton trails/ greenways and park green space are OPEN. Cramerton park shelters are OPEN. Cramerton park playgrounds are OPEN. Cramerton outdoor basketball court is OPEN. Cramerton park

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Gastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation rate increases to 88 percent Gaston County Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; graduation rate for the Class of 2020 is 88 percent, according to information released on September 2 by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The rate of 88 percent is 3.1 points higher than last year. This year, all 11 high schools achieved a graduation rate that exceeds 80 percent, and seven schools â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ashbrook, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, Forestview, Gaston Early College, Highland, and South Point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have a rate that is higher than 90 percent. For the second year in a row, the Gaston Early College High School and Highland School of Technology earned a perfect graduation rate of 100 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very pleased to see an increase in our graduation rate, and we applaud

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entered the ninth grade in 2016-2017 and graduated four years later in June 2020. When the state first calculated the four-year cohort graduation rate in 2005-2006, Gaston Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate was a mere 68.1 percent. In 2017-2018, the state changed how the graduation rate is calculated, which resulted in lower rates for schools. Previously, the rate was based primarily on the initial number of ninth grade students who created the cohort. Students who enrolled in a school, but were not part of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial cohort, were included in the calculation only if they were on schedule to graduate in four years. Now, all students, regardless of circumstances, are included in a schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cohort. Dr. Booker added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prior to the state changing the way

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of high school in a given year. Below are graduation rate highlights for the Class of 2020 This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation rate for Gaston County Schools is 88.0 percent. The Class of 2020 included 2,214 graduates. The rate of 88.0 percent is an increase of 3.1 points when compared to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate of 84.9 percent. Gaston Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rate of 88.0 percent is higher the statewide rate of 87.6 percent. The graduation rate exceeds 80 percent for all 11 high schools, and the rate exceeds 90 percent for seven schools (Ashbrook, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, Forestview, Gaston Early College, Highland, and South Point). The Gaston Early College High School and Highland School of Technology

achieved a perfect graduation rate of 100 percent. The two schools also had a 100 percent graduation rate last year. The most significant increases in the graduation rate when compared to last year are Hunter Huss (+5.0), Stuart W. Cramer (+4.3), Bessemer City (+4.1), Ashbrook (+3.7), and East Gaston (+3.1). Three schools have experienced a steady and significant increase in graduation rates over a three-year period: Hunter Huss (+7.6), North Gaston (+4.8), and South Point (+3.0). In 2017-2018, the state changed the way it calculates the graduation rate. Therefore, the graduation rates for the Classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 are not necessarily comparable to the years prior to 2017-2018.

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Gaston Christian School cross country athletes get busy! Students at Gaston Christian School took part in a cross country meet last week (pictured). Everyone enjoyed the chance to get out on a beautiful day. GCS photos

Mt. Holly Fire Dept. issuing free masks while supplies last The Mount Holly Fire Department is distributing free face masks, courtesy of the Gaston County Emergency Management Agency, while supplies last. Residents may visit any of the fire stations Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to receive a face mask. There is a limit of one mask per person/family member: Fire Station 33 (Catawba Heights, 1201 South Main Street, 704-827-6722) Fire Station 34 - Headquarters (433 Killian Avenue, 704-822-2927)

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3 FAMILY ESTATE, GARAGE SALE. Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7:30am. Fishing Gear, Trolling Motors, Furniture, household items, Bric-Brac, linens, misc. Meadowood Subdivision, 1207 Spring Dr, Shelby, NC 28150 MOVING SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Sat. Sept. 19th, 2020 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bedroom and living room furniture, baby items, Children clothes and toys, and more! 108 Lester Lane, Shelby, NC 28150 ESTATE SALE Sat., Sept. 19th, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Furniture, 3 electric scooters, china and misc. 3004 Fieldstone Lane, Shelby, NC 28152 GIGANTIC MOVING SALE. 2 BIG DAYS! Fri. Sept. 18th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM & Sat. Sept. 19th from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Christmas Items Galore! Sets of Dishes and Glassware, Silverware, Bedding, Garden Tools & Equipment, 48” TV and Stand, PLUS MANY OTHER NUMEROUS ITEMS! At 2978 Laura Rd. (Shallowbrook Development) off Wilson Cornwell Road. Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE PEARS FOR SALE. $8.00 for 5 gallon bucket. Call 704-4609494 between 10am-4pm or leave message.

ESTATE LIQUIDATION SALE. September 24, 25, 26, 27, 8:00am-2:00pm daily; 1313 South Dekalb St., Shelby, NC 28152. All sales final. Cash only. CAROLINA BLUE CLUB CAR GOLF CART. Backseat, rain cover, windshield, rearview mirror, new batteries. $2500. (704) 482-9749 DR VACUUM MACHINE. 6.6 HP, almost new, holds 200 gallons of shredded waste. $750. (704) 600-6448 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned Slab Wood, cut 16-18 inches long, $60. Seasoned Small Mix Stove Wood, $60. Delivered. 828395-0758. WINTER IS COMING!!! SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE. No Pine or Poplar. $65 a load. Delivered locally. Call Fred, 828-202-1000. SCOOTERMAN JOHN Has a $80 coupon on a good used Mobility chair in September. Repairs are also made. Scooterman John (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

(2) SNAPPER LAWNMOWERS. $300 for both. Call 704538-8867 or cell 704-291-2406. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Don’t Wait! Call for information. (704) 480-0525

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

HOVEROUND MOBILITY CHAIR. $575 Great Hoveround chair, good tires & batteries. Call Scooterman John, mention ‘September Coupon’ and receive $80. discount. Delivery, warranty included. 704-951-4224 (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166. PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272. DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. 2 GRAVE LOTS IN GASTON MEMORIAL PARK for sale. (704) 692-7362 STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER, excellent condition, $350. New 3-Wheeler, electric drive or paddle w/feet, $700. Been in storage. 304-888-5273, 828548-0210. Forest City. KENMORE SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR with Ice Maker. In Good Working Condition! $125. Call (704) 718-7791 WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your rooﬁng or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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

REAR END COVER FORD 10.5, $75. Ford 10.5 Rear end cover with bolts. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

BIKERS DREAM OF SHELBY LLC. Motorcycle, ATV, lawnmowers and small engine service and repair. Fast return, competitive prices. Tires, brakes and custom work. (980) 320-4307

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

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

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272.

24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. I’LL COME TO YOU! Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332

GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. Gas and electric EZ-GO, like new, 2 seats, 2 white, 2 green. 704-477-3500,

TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

DINETTE SUITE BY ASHLEY. Includes Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs. Like new, Must See! Smoke Free Home! Only $225. Call (704) 477-0184

MOBILE HOBBIES RC HOBBY SHOP. HOBBY SHOP WITH 2 RACE TRACKS RC SALES AND SERVICE. (980) 220-1038 MOBILEHOBBIESRC@ GMAIL.COM

USED PIANOS $100 & UP. Don’t Wait! Call (704) 692-4693

14X70 MOBILE HOME. Handyman Special! Must be moved! $1,000. (704) 434-4805 gbell506@carolina.rr.com DRESSER AND NIGHT STAND, good shape, $40. Dining room table with two chairs, $20. 704-435-2937; cell 704-974-6418.

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 FIREFIGHTERS, FRANK, FLORA, FRANCIS, FANNIE. NC4Ever.com, F Stores include Fireﬁghters, Frank, Flora, Francis, Fannie and more! NC4Ever@email.com FOR SALE - WATER TOTES $75.00 each. Burning Barrels $10.00 each; 15 Gallon Barrels Solid $20.00 each, Open Top Plastic $10.00 each. (828) 3274782

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1994 FORD MUSTANG Cobra For Sale. Only 5,000 made. 5 speed Trans. Needs nothing. $7,500.00. 704-435-2625.

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Ext. Cab, White, Auto., A/C, CD Changer, 190,312 miles. $5995 (704) 482-0441 BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 ﬁrm. Call 704692-4449. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GOKARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383. NEW STOEGER 12 GA. side by side, $325; Ruger Varmint Riﬂe, 3 clips, $400; Mossberg .22, 3 clips, $325. Call 704830-8756.

WANT TO BUY LOOKING FOR DIECAST toys 118 scales. Also looking for female poodle puppy. (828) 2898844 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228

1999 HONDA CR-V 248K miles, Automatic with air, AWD. $2,000.00 or OBO. 704487-0226.

18FT SAILBOAT. 1978 LOCKLEY NEWPORT 18FT SAILBOAT AND TRAILER. TROLLING MOTOR, BATTERY, OARS, LIFE JACKETS AND MORE. (800) 485-6182 BLACKHATS@THEMOUN TAINDRAGON.COM

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE Looks good! Runs good! 210,000 miles, $1400.00. (704) 434-4805 gbell506@carolina.rr.com

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FARM & GARDEN NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-287-3272.

SILENT AUCTION, ONE TIME ONLY! (1) 5 Gallon Bucket of PURE RAW HONEY. Produced in Rutherford County NC, on edge of Polk County. Starting bid is $350. Final bid accepted by 9:00PM on October 3rd. Current bid posted here weekly. For bidding or more details call 828-980-1823 or email: jacksoncorbin71@yahoo.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE KITTENS Free Kittens to a good home. Please call or text after 4 PM. 828-201-3861 ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD 5 Year Old Female. Excellent Disposition! “Great Livestock Guard Dog”. $300. Call after 9pm. (828) 657-6850 RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272. DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

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

LAB PUPPIES FOR SALE. Male puppies. Chocolate, $800. Shiny, beautiful black, $900. Available ﬁrst week in October. Now accepting deposits. 704-914-8241.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

2020 CFMOTO CFORCE 500 EPS 4-WHEELER. Power steering, 4WD, trailer hitch, winch, color Royal Blue, less than 100 miles, $6000. 828894-3293.

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

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

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070.

2014 36FT. ENTERRA FOR SALE. Made by Cruisers, TT, new tires, 3 side outs, ﬁreplace. Excellent condition. Great for a get away. $22,000.00. 704-473-1311.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, READY SEPT. 15TH. 1 male, black and white, 1 female, black and white, 1 female, solid white. All teacups. $200.00 each. 704670-1124. RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com

2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4x4, One Owner! Garage Kept! Only 73,000 miles, Automatic, Leather, Navigation System, Upgraded LTZ Wheels & Grill. 8 Cylinder. “You Won’t Find Another One Nicer Than This!” $31,500. (704) 482-0441 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN FOR SALE. Copper Brown, Great gas mileage. $7,800.00. 704-692-9414. 1990 FORD F-350 15 Passenger Van, 46,000 actual miles, V-8 Automatic, Front & Rear A/C, Looks & Runs Good! Would make a good work or camp van. $4500. Call 704678-3954 or (704) 487-0550 2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE Pearl White. Carriage roof, Michelin tires, looks & runs good, 3rd Owner! 117,000 miles, $2950 obo. Call 704-678-3954 or (704) 487-0550

2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER W/ TRAILER. 2008 Sportster ﬂat army green and black. 17,780k miles. Text me for details and a VIN report. Comes with trailer, just bring your vehicle and we’ll swap, 1 7/8 size ball. Trailer is now all ﬂat black. (704) 8606894 michaelpress88@gmail.com

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

2002 ACURA MDX Silver, Automatic. Needs transmission work. Rest of car in Excellent Shape! $1000. Call (704) 460-2266 2012 FORD FUSION SEL. Leather, sunroof, aluminum wheels, 58k miles. $5750. 828287-3820. 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. MAKE AN OFFER! 828453-0828.

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

GASTON COUNTY

LAND AT PINE MTN ESTATES. Half Acre on Shag Bark Rd.; Pipes in ground; close to electricity. (704) 482-4630

HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHERRYVILLE. 2BR, 1BA, Central Heat & AC. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, storage building. $600 month. $600 deposit. Call 704-435-8750.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, 0% ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

3BR, 2BA, Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 and over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Call 828-4299831 after 10am.

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE IN SHELBY. 2 story duplex, H/W ﬂoors, ﬁreplace, W/D hookups. No pets, smoking or HAP. $595 . (704) 487-5480

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $700 monthly, $700 deposit. 828-447-6162.

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. $125 week. No pets. 704-300-3647. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Applications are being processed right now! Rent is based on income (and even some expenses). Call or visit today Laurel Hill Apartments. Equal housing opportunity. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 4871114 laurelhill@darbydevelopment.com LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

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Good News from Gaston County Schools The following “good news” was presented to the Gaston County Board of Education for the months of July and August 2020. The Gaston County Schools Communications Department won a 2020 Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association. The award recognizes the “Big 50 Employee Talent

Show” as an exemplary public relations program. Resa Hoyle, the beginning teacher support coordinator for Gaston County Schools, has been appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve as a member of the Gaston College Board of Trustees. W.A. Bess Elementary received a $1,000 donation from DCOTA, a commercial construction and landscaping

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company. The company also provided weeding and mulching services at the school. Gaston Early College High School students Landry McBee, Autumn Kirby, Najira Davis, and Aaliyah Cherry have been accepted into the “Pirate Promise” admissions program at East Carolina University. Gaston Early College High School student Najira Davis was appointed to serve as president of the Student Government Association at Gaston College. Joseph Wittmer was appointed to serve as a student government senator. McAdenville Elementary conducted a beautification day project to spruce up the campus before the start of school. Volunteers from the McAdenville Woman’s Club planted flowers and completed other gardening tasks. The Stuart W. Cramer High School Stagestruck Players presented principal Audrey Devine with a flag featuring the school seal on a purple background. Theater teacher Chuck Stowe and students Alex Manley and Emily Harris were involved in making the special presentation possible. Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Seth Sturgis earned full-time employment

with Rochling Engineering Plastics. The Page Primary PTO and the Pinewood Elementary PTO conducted beautification projects that involved a number of volunteers cleaning up the school grounds prior to the start of the new academic year. Robinson Elementary received a donation of $2,500 from Zoe Wealth Management, Inc. in Charlotte to help pay for the school’s new online reading program, Learning A-Z. Sadler Elementary received 105 book bags filled with school supplies from Family Works. In addition, the school received a new American flag from Robert Kurylak. Sherwood Elementary received a donation of headphones and earbuds valued at $4,000 from First Presbyterian Church. The school staff enjoyed a catered lunch and goodie bags provided by Parkwood Baptist Church. The church also provided 50 book bags full of school supplies for students. In addition, the school received a collection of school supplies from Myers Memorial Methodist Church, and volunteers from AT&T donated backpacks full of supplies for 50

students. W.C. Friday Middle School is proud to offer construction technology this academic year as part of its Career and Technical Education curriculum. Carson Carr of Forestview High School received the John Hunsucker Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to a senior who exemplifies John Hunsucker’s motto of “Be a gentleman or lady first, a scholar second, and an athlete last.” Bessemer City High School received a $1,500 donation from Dole Fresh Vegetables in Bessemer City. The Hunter Huss High School JROTC chapter was recognized for raising the most money for the Salvation Army in the “Battle for the Bell” competition. Dontavius Nash of Hunter Huss High School was named one of the area’s top football

players in the WSOC-TV “Big 22 Players to Watch” recognition program. Each week, Pleasant Ridge Elementary receives more than 20 food bags to give to families. The food bags with nonperishable items are prepared by members of Epworth United Methodist Church. Sherwood Elementary partnered with the middle school youth group from Parkwood Baptist Church to conduct a beautification project at the school. Sadler Elementary custodian Gary Brooks took the initiative to address several maintenance and beautification projects while students and staff were away from school. The projects included waxing floors, cleaning out closets, taking care of yard work, and sprucing up the entrance to the school.

Free lunch... Great news from Gaston Schools Nutrition Department. All students will receive free lunch until December 31, 2020. Students will be given a choice of a hot option or choose the munch a lunch option which includes yogurt, graham crackers, cheese stick, raisins, and a juice box. If you have questions, office hours are Monday-Friday from 8-3:30.

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Local libraries getting makeovers Renovations are underway at the Mt. Holly, Dallas, and Stanley branches of the Gaston County Public Libary. The work is expected to be completed in October. The Mt. Holly branch closed in March for its renovations. The interior now has new furniture, a new circula-

tion desk, new carpet, and new paint. The exterior of the building is also being renovated. The Dallas and Stanley branches are also undergoing mayor renovations. Both libraries will receive updated carpet, flooring, paint, fixtures, and furniture. The county is also upgrading the exteriors.

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