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Bishop Peter J. Jugis cuts the ribbon at St. Joseph College Seminary.
St. Joseph College Seminary College holds grand opening By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Tuesday, September 15 saw the official opening of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte’s St. Joseph College Seminary near Mt. Holly. Bishop Peter J. Jugis cut the ribbon for the 30,000 sq. ft. facility which is located on 86 acres just off Perfection Ave. The school will be home to 40 young men who are exploring a vocation to the Catholic priesthood while
This photo shows the spectacular Gothic architecture style the school is built in. also pursuing their undergraduate degrees at Belmont Abbey College less than two miles away. “Priesthood is a special calling that requires a certain intellectual, human and spiritual formation,” Bishop Jugis said. “Though we’ve been blessed with many good and holy priests, we need more to meet the needs of our rapidly growing flock. So it is essential that we make every effort to help See SEMINARY, Pages 6 & 7
Belmont Fire Dept. gets brand new fire truck By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
After many months of planning and building, the Belmont Fire Department has taken delivery of a much needed new fire truck. The 2020 Smeal brand machine was custom built for Belmont in Nebraska. It arrived in Belmont last week and will be assigned either to the Keener Blvd. or the station on South Point Rd. Belmont FD division captain Craig Austin led the committee that determined how the truck would be configured and equipped. Cost of the truck was around $600,000. It took a year to build. “It should be ready for use in a couple of weeks,” Austin said. “We
still have some more equipment that’s coming for installation.” The truck weighs 44,000 pounds and is just over 32 feet long. It replaces a truck that dates to 2008 That truck will be kept at the Keener Blvd. Station as a spare. The new truck has an amazing array of safety and firefighting devices. LED spotlights all around the truck can light up a night time scene bright as day. The cab has airbags for firefighter safety. It also has air conditioning. The new truck has small “blind spot” cameras on the outside that show the driver what’s near the truck. See FIRE TRUCK, Page 3
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Veteran’s program launched at Shining Hope Farms By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
When U.S. Navy veteran Michael Frazier, 51, climbs on Lewis the horse at Shining Hope Farms near Stanley, he’s all smiles and his worries fade away. That’s because Frazier is one of a group of veterans taking part in Shining Hope Farm’s new “Saddles and Salutes” therapeutic riding program. “I was looking for therapy to manage my stress and anxiety,” Frazier said. “I learned about Shining Hope Farms through my church, Stonebridge Church Community.” Frazier has been coming to Shining Hope Farms each week since the start of the year. “It’s something I look forward to,” he said. “It really calms me down.” On his most recent therapy session, Frazier and See SHINING HOPE, Page 4
Shining Hope Farms client Michael Frazier sits astride Lewis flanked by instructors Rachel Evans (left) and Verena Stock. Photo by Alan Hodge
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School cafeteria capers The other day I was riding through East Belmont and as I drove past where the elementary school once stood was hit with a wave of nostalgia. What? You did not know there was once a school where Park St. UMC now stands? Yazzah there shore was. It was a red brick edifice to education that was torn down about 50 years ago and the bricks dumped in the river and the rubble filled in with river silt and the peninsula that is currently the boat ramp at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park was formed. You can still see some of the bricks poking out around the edges of the pavement. I went to school in 1st grade at East Belmont. The little brick building that still stands beside the church was the lunchroom. We got cold milk every day in bottles with little tin foil caps. A school cafeteria is a special place. The ladies that work there are hairnet wearing heroines. They dish up the vittles and clean up the mess. Some of the foods I consumed in school still stick in my mind. Back then, some stuck in my craw. My favorite foods were fish sticks and baked spaghetti with a pavement of cheese on top. In third grade at Midwood Elementary in Charlotte I saw my first black olive. I did not know whether to eat it or throw it. My very favorite was sheet cake. You know, yellow cake with chocolate icing made in big rectangular pans? Probably the worst cafeteria food I ever faced was collard greens. In fifth grade at Shamrock Gardens Elementary, also in Charlotte, we had a teacher named Miss Rollins. She made us eat everything on our tray. One boy, whose name escapes me, hated greens as much if not more than I did. One fine day we had greens. He drank about half the milk in his carton and then slyly poked his greens down in the milk. Hi ho! Miss Rollins was watching the entire operation out of the corner of her beady eyes. After the boy finished his mischief, she made him extract the milk dripping greens and
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eat them in front of everyone at our table. He took about three bites and hurled. Land! How the laughter rang out! Alan Hodge The lunch room at Banner-News Editor Garinger High where I completed my formal education had a jukebox. This was in 1969-1970. I can still hear “Hey Jude” playing on it. It never failed that every now and then someone would drop their tray with a crash. This accident was always accompanied by cheers and applause. I don’t recall much about the Garinger food because I had a couple of pals who would join me in slipping off campus at lunch time. One guy, Marty Edwards, had a 1957 Chevy with mags and cherry bomb mufflers. We would get in Marty’s hot rod and go to the Burger Chef at the corner of Eastway and Shamrock and get burgers and then step across the parking lot to the AG food store and grab a Colt 45 or two and cruise around enjoying the hour. That may sound sinful but we were on the mild side of things as many of our classmates were slipping off into the woods and smoking weed. Yes, folks, hippy-dom had arrived in the Queen City. Several years ago I visited the Gaston County Schools Nutrition Center in Lowell. That’s where the majority of the cafeteria food is prepared for the whole county. It is an amazing operation and industrial in its scale. It is operated with the precision of a military quartermaster division. Stuff like spaghetti sauce is made up in huge stainless steel kettles then bagged and shipped to the schools. The aromas are intoxicating. Parents, when things get back to “normal” why don’t you contact the school where your kids go and see if you can have lunch there. The experience might just bring back a flood of your own cafeteria capers and culinary curiosities.
By Tony Marciano The best two days of boat ownership are the day you buy it and the day you sell it. Wanting to avoid those days, I decided I’d better get a kayak. I purchased an inflatable model. We used it a few years ago then life got in the way and it sat in the box. This summer, we decided to take it onto the water. I use an air pump to inflate it. It has a car adapter on the end that plugs into the jack in the car. In spite of the length of the cord, you had to keep the kayak close to the car to blow it up or it wouldn’t reach the car jack. I had an idea. I had an extra automotive battery in the garage. I charged it up and brought it with us to the lake. The problem was how did I connect the plug adapter to the battery. Although I didn’t have one in my drawer of electrical supplies, I did find two large alligator electrical clips with wire. I had an idea. The plug on the car jack has the silver shaft coming out of the front while having two clips on the side. I assumed the silver shaft was the positive voltage and the side clips were the negative. The battery had screw on terminals. I hooked up the black wire to the negative post. But the positive post had corroded itself such that it was frozen in place. What would I do? The positive post was protected by a red cap. I removed it,
attached the wire and put the red cap back over it. When I turned on the blower to fill up the kayak, it worked. They kayak inflated and my membership card to the MacGyver fan club arrived just in time. After we were done kayaking, my wife and I enjoy sitting on the shore and watching the boats. While we were doing this, my wife was playing on her phone. Several hours later her phone went dead. She mentioned driving home so she could charge it in the car. But I wanted to spend time with her. I told her I had a solution. I brought the automotive battery to the waterfront where we were sitting. I brought the two alligator electrical clips along with the car charger. You know where this is going. I hooked the red clip to the center post of the car charger. The black clip was attached to the side posts. The red wire went to the positive terminal and the black wire went to the negative terminal. It worked. Her phone charged. I had a chance to spend time with my wife. Sometimes we wait for ev-
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Belmont firefighters from left Allen Shirlen, Caleb Muse, and Andy Harris are seen with the new fire engine.
carry more ladders. The truck can carry 750 gallons of water. It has inflatable air bags that can be placed under heavy objects like a wrecked car to lift it off a victim. The truck has 1,100 feet of large diameter hose to get water from hydrants and 1,200 feet of hose for squirting on fires. Other features include an automatic oil dry dispenser and
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a portable electrical outlet box and generator. The new truck is designed to carry the Belmont FD into the near future and better cope with houses that have more setback from the road as many of the ones currently being built do. Overall, the new truck is a good example of Belmont’s city government working with the needs of its first responders and citizens.
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Take care of everything until I return! By Rev. Trent Rankin
and live carefree. When the master returns, he will punish the wicked servant. In this parable, we see Jesus as the man gone on a trip. Jesus has ascended Rev. Trent Tankin back to heaven. While Jesus is gone, we can either be a good or wicked servant, living for Jesus or not. As the man in the parable returned, so will Jesus one day. Today, many doubt Jesus will return, yet He will return when we least expect it. While we wait, we can either live a life pleasing to God, in His service, or we can live as we believe Jesus will never return. Like the man in the parable, Jesus sees how we are living, and one day He will judge how we lived, good or wicked. What we must ask ourselves, is what if Jesus returned right now! Would Jesus find us living lives that bring honor to God, or will He find us totally unprepared? Much time has passed since Jesus left, yet He is coming back. Jesus said in Matthew 24:42, “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming� (NKJV). As we wait, live like Jesus is coming at any time. Truth is, He could very well come at any moment!
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Michael Frazier and Lewis having a great time. Photo by Alan Hodge PATH Intl. Registered Instructors, three PATH Intl. Equine Specialists, and a Dr. of Occupational Therapy, (American Hippotherapy Association therapist). The grant funds are providing much needed Equine Assisted Activities and therapies to the local veteran population. Shining Hope Farms is the only service provider that is a PATH Intl. Accredited Center and has the appropriately credentialed staff to provide high quality, professional services. Through its programs, Shining Hope Farms clients build strength, life skills, and independence resulting in them becoming more productive citizens in the community. This benefits their families and neighborhoods and contributes to a stronger healthier community overall. Shining Hope Farms has received international recognition due to the positive measurable outcomes of its program participants. “We have been wanting to do the Saddles and Salutes program for a long time,� said Shining Hope Farms executive director and founder Milinda Kirkpatrick. “There really was a need for it. We had been getting calls from veterans and welcome more of them to participate.� About Shining Hope Farms Shining Hope Farms is a 501(c)(3) organization whose
SHINING HOPE From Page 1 Lewis were in the capable hands of riding instructors Rachel Evans from Brevard and Verena Stock who hails from Germany. “The people at Shining Hope Farms are really nice and the instructors are very knowledgeable,� Frazier said. “Everyone is super kind and supportive.� So, how did Saddle and Salutes get going? The name of the program was chosen by the current veterans being served. Shining Hope Farms won a grant from PATH, Intl. to be able to start the program offering scholarships to eight participants. Retired Program Director, Debbie Cloy, who still works for Shining Hope Farms as a PATH Intl. Instructor and her husband, Michael Cloy, who is a Colonel, USA Retired, MS, MA, MSST, EdS, Regional Coordinator, ABCCM-Veterans Services, are helping Shining Hope Farms by providing oversight for the program. Both of these individuals have spent their entire careers, which spans over four decades, working in and with the military. Kim Deal, program director at the Shining Hope Farms Conover facility, along with Debbie, initiated the start-up program there. The staff also includes a licensed Psychologist, three
mission is to enable children and adults to reach their full potential through the use of equine assisted activities and therapies. Programs provided include physical, occupational, and speech therapy utilizing equine movement as a treatment strategy called Hippotherapy. Shining Hope Farms is the only facility offering this treatment strategy in the counties that they operate in. Therapeutic Riding, a Veteran’s Program, and Mental Health Counseling is also offered to children and adults. Shining Hope Farms serves over 200 individuals weekly. They are a Premier Accredited Center of PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International) and members of the American Hippotherapy Association, and currently operate sites in Gaston, Mecklenburg, and Catawba Counties. There are 30 horses and 41 staff members consisting of occupational and physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, PATH Intl. certified riding instructors, and administrative staff, plus many wonderful volunteers which make a well-rounded program. Shining Hope Farms is also a GuideStar Exchange Gold participant, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability among nonprofits. For more information, please visit shininghopefarms.org or call 704-827-3788.
Have you ever expected for someone to visit your home? Perhaps it was an out of town family member, and old friend, or even the cable repairman? You probably clean the house thoroughly, have the kids put up all of the toys, and prepare the best you can for the visit. Sometimes, the visitor might delay their coming. They may be an hour late, or even most of the day. After such a delay, often we begin to assume the visitor is not coming, and we start to kick back and relax. When we least expect it, they show up at the door! One day Jesus will return, when we least expect Him! Matthew 24:44-51 records the parable of the good and the wicked servant. Jesus told His disciples that a man left his house one day for an extended trip. Jesus said his wise servant would take care of his master’s house while he was gone, and make sure everything is taken care of. When the master returns, he will reward such a servant. However, a wicked servant will take advantage of his master’s absence, beat the other servants,
Arts Mt. Holly event... Arts Mount Holly, part of the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, is sponsoring its second annual Plein Air Paint Out titled “Fall Palette�. Local artists and students from the Mount Holly, Gaston County, and greater Charlotte metro areas will be out and around the city of Mount Holly, painting in “plein air� (outdoors) starting Thursday, September 24th through Saturday, September 26th, 3pm. The public is welcome to find artists and observe their work in progress (wearing masks and following social-distancing guidelines). Some of the locations where you might find artists include: Downtown Mount Holly, Mount Holly Community Garden126 N Main Street, Mount Holly Farmers Market (Saturday morning only) 226 S Main Street, Mountain Island Dam & Mountain Island Park At Mount Holly Trail, 304 Mountain Island Road, Tailrace Marina, 1000 Marina Village Drive, Tuckaseege Park & Greenway, 165 Broome Street. At the end of the Paint Out, the work of artists and students will be judged by artist Kate Worm and prizes will
be awarded. The public will have a chance to preview the artwork fresh-off-the-easel at the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market at 226 S Main Street from 1-1:30pm on September 27th. Prizes will be announced at 1:30pm and immediately followed by the Wet Paint Sale (and yes, the paint may still be wet) until 4pm. In case of inclement weather, the announcements
and sale will be moved to Arts on the Greenway at 500 E. Central Ave. All proceeds from the sales, excluding taxes and transaction fees, will go directly to the artists. For more information and updates on the Wet Paint Sale location, please visit Arts Mount Holly on Facebook at www.facebook.com/artsmountholly.
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SEMINARY From Page 1 form young men to be ready to serve in our parishes when the time comes.” St. Joseph is the only college seminary program between Washington, D.C., and Miami. It has proven so popular since it began in temporary quarters just four years ago that enrollment has tripled, construction had to be accelerated, and donors have already contributed more than $15.5 million toward the $20 million project. With Gothic architecture and brickwork inspired by Belmont Abbey, where in 1876 Benedictine monks planted the roots of Catholicism in western North Carolina, St. Joseph College Seminary includes 40 dorm rooms, a chapel, classroom and library, faculty offices, a dining hall, and a picturesque cloister walk where students go to meditate and pray. “We broke ground on St. Joseph in the middle of a tropical storm two years ago and are opening the doors in the middle of a pandemic – because the work of the Church goes on amid any challenges,” said Father Matthew Kauth, who serves as St. Joseph’s rector. “This is an enduring structure that is both traditional and modern, with beauty and function, that we hope will inspire future generations of Catholics in western North Carolina to continue our mission to share the Gospel.” With a Catholic population that has grown by double digits in the past decade, the diocese launched the college seminary program in 2016 with eight students and now
has 27 in residence, with young men from communities across the diocese including Arden, Boone, Charlotte, Forest City, Gastonia, Huntersville, Lenoir and Salisbury. The college seminary program provides an opportunity for young men to study and discern a possible vocation to the priesthood close to their home. Upon graduation, most will go on to major seminaries elsewhere to pursue graduate degrees in theology and receive more specific training before returning to be ordained as priests for the Charlotte diocese. At Tuesday’s opening ceremony, more than two dozen college seminarians standing at attention six feet apart punctuated their bishop’s remarks by singing the seminary’s Latin fight song, the hymn “Salve Pater,” which salutes St. Joseph as the college’s patron. One of the seminarians, Clement Akerblom, explained what led him to St. Joseph. “Since I was young, I had a desire to give myself to something,” Akerblom said. “I responded to the call and asked God where I should go. He led my family from Sweden to Charlotte. I understood seminary was where I needed to be to get to know Jesus and myself. I think it’s important for young people to understand that life is an adventure and to trust God.” Since his episcopal ordination in 2003, Bishop Jugis has prioritized efforts to nurture potential priests from within the diocese, starting
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A door latch made by Valle Crucis artist Mark Reid.
The cloister walkway.
Rector Matthew Kauth rings the bell calling seminarians to class.
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Rector Matthew Kauth in the music room. The seminarians built the fireplace themselves.
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SEMINARY From Page 6 spiritual needs. Overall, the diocese has a total of 41 men in various stages of formation for the priesthood, between the college seminary and major seminaries, up from 16 four years ago. Learn more about St. Joseph College Seminary: Seminarians meditate in the chapel. www.stjosephcollegeseminary.org. About the Diocese of Charlotte The Diocese of Charlotte encompasses 92 parishes and missions and 19 schools in the 46 counties of western North Carolina, with a growing Catholic population estimated at more than 400,000. The diocesan website is www.charlottediocese.org. Photos by Alan Hodge
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Daughters of the Virgin Mother from left- Sister Mary Lucia, Victoria Yercheck, and Sister Mary Agnes attended the ribbon cutting event.
Seminarians mingle just before the ribbon cutting.
WNCW and The Foundation Performing Arts Center present The Drive-In Concert Season Finale featuring
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Morningside Missionary Church
Cramer Memorial United Methodist 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
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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
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church
204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
704-825-9861
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
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
The Pointe
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God CBC-Memorial Apostolic
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
212 South Street 704-825-7269
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
Exodus Church
704-867-2317
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
118 School Street 704-827-7071
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
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
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
DALLAS
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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First Presbyterian Church
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
MT. HOLLY
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
Bethel Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Church
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Will of God Church
First Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church
McADENVILLE
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
Gaston Christian Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist New Hope Presbyterian Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church
Ridgeview Baptist Church River of Life Full Gospel Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
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
Restoration & Deliverance
Employees of
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
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6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
North Main Baptist Church Redemption Hill Church
Grace Wesleyan Church
CRAMERTON
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.
BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed? Email us today at alan@cfmedia.info
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Officials: do not plant unsolicited seeds from China If you have received an unsolicited packet of seeds from China, do not plant them. In recent weeks, people in Gaston County and across the country have received seed packets in the mail that they never ordered, and officials are concerned that the seeds contain invasive species. Gaston County residents that have received these seed packets are asked to contact the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) immediately to file a report so that NCDA&CS personnel can retrieve the packets. To file a report, residents can call the NCDA&CS at 1-800206-9333 or go online to https://apps.ncagr.gov/AgRSysPortal/SeedReports/UnsolicitedSeed. Once the NCDA&CS has been notified, the seed packets should be dropped off at a local county NC Cooperative Extension Center. Gaston County NC Cooperative Extension is located at Deborah Baxa (left) recently presented a check to Tyler Sprin- 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway in Dallas, NC. Due to kle (right), Girls On The Run Program Manager, from the fund- COVID-19 restrictions, the Extension office is open to the raiser sponsored by Camelot Meadows on August 9th. public by appointment only. Please call ahead at 704-922-2119 Photo provided or 704-922-2130 before bringing any seeds.
Belmont Parks and Rec. suicide program The Belmont Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a free Virtual Suicide Prevention Workshop on Friday September 25th from 4 pm till 5:30 pm. The Partners Group and Mental Health
and Suicide Prevention Advocate Fonda Bryant will address the current climate and its effect on mental health. They will provide information and resources on mental illness and suicide prevention.
Participants will be able to interact with facilitators during the workshop. For more information go to the cityofbelmont.org website or email centersupervisor@cityofbelmont.org.
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Arts on the Greenway sharing program Talk about a Win - Win proposition!! Arts on the Greenway is now offering its Share the Art program to local businesses, offices and Restaurants! They have two Share the Art displays up now - the Share the Art display featuring watercolors by Stephanie McLaughlin at Catawba Coffee in Mt. Holly and the Share the Art display featuring acrylics by Carlos Cotera at Jack Beagles Restaurant also in Mt. Holly. Come see the art in person. Or if you’re interested in loaned art for your office or place of business, please contact Sara Graham at saragraham64@ gmail.com.
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Gaston Museum new exhibit The Gaston County Museum, Dallas, has a new exhibit on display entitled The Bible and Gaston County. The exhibit will run September 15 - November 27, 2020 in the Gathering Room Gallery. Religion played an integral role in the history and development of Gaston County. As the textile industry began to shape the county and mill villages were forming, churches became a central gathering point for the community. From the 1940s onward, as mills began to shut down, several churches within those mill communities closed their doors. Despite this, religion has continued to have a strong presence in Gaston County with over 100 active churches in the area today.
The Bibles and documents presented in the exhibit come from the museum’s permanent collection, and on loan from Belmont Abbey College, and St. Helen’s church in Gastonia. The exhibit showcases how the Bible, churches, and the communities surrounding them had a tremendous impact in the development of Gaston County. We invite you to view some of the oldest Bibles in Gaston County, learn about the history of the family Bible, and explore what the Bible represented to the diverse communities of faith. The Bible and Gaston County exhibit will be on view during the hours, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am-5pm. Visit gastoncountymuseum.org/visit to reserve your free tickets.
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Community Relief Organization News...
Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him
Are we really so big? By Dennis Siracusa As we consider our world elephants seem huge, dinosaurs too, and magnificent skyscrapers and huge bridges spanning great distances. Lots of things around us seem disproportionately large and yet others seem very small; stars for instance. Those twinkling lights in the sky are simply tiny dots to our eyes and yet we are captivated by them; a little; but not enough! There are billions of stars in our Milky Way galaxy, and there are billions of other galaxies with billions of stars each. Alpha Centauri is apparently the nearest star to our solar system (4.37 light years away) and it has been noted that if we could transport our best telescope there and look back at earth, we wouldn’t even be able to see earth because, in contrast to the vastness of our galaxy, except for our sun, the rest of our solar system is tiny! Consider stars. Why can we see them with our eyes? Why not travel to one? Well, Mars is only 140 million miles from earth and we recently sent a powerful rocket with a special helicopter there with an anticipated arrival date February 2021. In contrast, if my math is correct, it would take our rocket, travelling the same speed as the one to Mars, one trillion years to get to Alpha Centauri. Wow! Our galaxy is big! But let’s go back to our question; why can we see the stars? Are they reflecting light from our sun or something else like our moon does? It turns out that our solar system is full of objects; some we’ve found but many remain
unknown and our moon is neither a planet nor star, it’s a satellite; a tiny speck of material in the grand scheme of our universe that happens to become illuminated at night by reflecting light from our wonderful, life sustaining sun; and our sun is a star and the only one in our solar system and our sun/star like most of the others we see with our eyes in our galaxy, lights up because of nuclear fusion. To produce that energy each star needs great mass. For instance our sun is 333,000 times as massive as the earth we live on. All of that is huge, isn’t it? Let’s for a second make an amazing contrast. If you bend down and scoop up a handful of dirt and view it with an electron microscope what will you see; billions of unique micro-organisms, invisible to the naked eye, and most with their own unique cell structures. How did this happen; accidentally through evolution or intentionally by the mind and hand of God? Genesis 1 clearly testifies that God created all of creation and He sustains it; all of it large and small, moment by moment. How does He do that and how do we know He does it? Phillip Keller aptly explains in A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Our God is triune, three in one, Father, Son, and HS. The Father is the author of all creation, Jesus Christ is the Artisan who created everything, and the Holy Spirit is the agent that presents these truths to our minds and spirits. So, as we take a really good look at everything around us, how is it possible that so many people can ignore God, or possibly think we’re so big?
Nominations for 2020 Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award forms are available on the Town’s website at www.cramerton.org under the Document Center tab. For additional information please call Town Hall at 704-824-4337.
September is Hunger Action Month. It is a time to call attention to our neighbors in need and take action on the hunger crisis. Before COVID-19, America was home to families facing hunger, and the pandemic has increased those numbers. Those who seek help from our food bank, the largest in the area, may be your family members, your longtime friends, your next door neighbors...some you never knew needed help. Our mission is to address this crisis through nutritional and/or financial assistance, treating each family we encounter with dignity and respect. Most of our food and financial contributions come from individuals; people like you. If you are in a position to give, please know that we appreciate your partnership,
There will be a Christmas Town USA 2020 in McAdenville. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic it will be on a limited basis. The schedule- Lights will be on each night from December 1 - December 26, weeknights and weekends, 5:30 - 10:00 PM. There will likewise be other changes to Christmas Town USA 2020 so that this event may be celebrated safely, responsibly and within CDC guidelines. Cancelled events- the tree lighting ceremony, the Yule log cer-
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photo opportunities. Homes- With the scaled down version of Christmas town USA 2020, some homeowners may choose not to decorate. This will be at their discretion. If you visit, and choose to walk thru, please respect homeowners and stay on the sidewalks. Shop and dine while visiting Christmas Town- Merchants in town will be open as usual. For more information visit http://www.mcadenville-christmastown.com/.
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Davis Park gets new equipment This brand new playground equipment was being installed last week at Davis Park in Belmont. Larry Ellington Services out of Mt. Pleasant, N.C. was handling the job. Photos by Alan Hodge
Currently no buyer for the old Dallas Jail building by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor Cherryville Eagle michael@cfmedia.info
Want to own a piece of the past? Here’s your chance as the old Dallas Jail is up for sale. Gaston County Museum Director Jason Luker says there is currently no buyer for the venerable old Dallas Jail, which sits near the court square in Dallas. Its actual location is 108 East Trade Street. The old jail has seen more than its share of history; some good, some bad; and some just weird. As per a media release from the museum, “For the last 30 years, the Gaston County Museum has owned and preserved the historic Gaston County jail located on the Dallas square. “Originally built in 1846 and renovated in 1904 after a fire, the old jail is a(n) historic landmark that has experienced many changes over the years. After the county seat moved to Gastonia, the old jail served as a private residence, a civic club’s headquarters, a western wear store, and a popular local restaurant, among others. “No matter what changed about the building, the community remembered its original purpose and shared extraordinary stories of scandalous deeds and infamous characters.” It continues on, noting, “The goal of the museum has always been to restore the old jail and make it available for visitors. However, over the years it became apparent to us that we would not be able to achieve this goal while also advancing other initiatives intended to serve the community, all the while preserving and collecting its unique history and artistic expressions. In the best interest of preserving the structure and making it accessible for future generations, the Gaston County Museum has decided to partner with Preservation North Carolina to sell the historic jail.” The Eagle got in touch last week with Mr. Luker by email and asked if a buyer had been
Gaston County Museum’s Director Jason Luker. found, to which Mr. Luker replied, “No buyer yet, but there has already been a lot of interest in the building.” The current asking price for the 5,100-plus square foot building and the quarter-acre grounds is $125,000. The jail is, sadly, famous (or infamous) as being the jail that alleged child-killer Caroline Shipp was in prior to her execution in 1892. Said Mr. Luker, “It is a tragic story that has lived on in the memory of our community. The jail also held other infamous inmates, such as John Campo during the 1870s, and also experienced at least two known jail escapes.” He continued, “The old jail is a captivating building that covers over 170 years of history. My greatest hope is to see it continue to be a center of activity on the Dallas Square where it is preserved and open for generations.” As for the museum’s new partners in the possible sale, and in the words of Preservation North Carolina (their new partners), “(We are) a statewide, private, non-profit membership organization that protects and promotes the architectural heritage of North Carolina. “Preservation North Carolina sells all properties with protective covenants and a rehabilitation agreement to ensure that the historic buildings will be renovated and that they will be protected from demolition and unsympathetic changes in the years to come.” Luker hopes that with Preservation North Carolina’s guidance and expertise,
the old jail can experience a revival while still maintaining its historic significance to our county. He noted the organization hopes too this possible sale, “…will also usher in a new chapter for the building and build upon its rich history in the county.” The architectural and historical information on the old jail is interesting enough all by itself. In a ‘blurb’ from Preservation NC, it is noted, “The Dallas Jail is a contributing structure in the Dallas National Register Historic District, and (is) eligible for state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits. “The jail’s unique interior features include barrel-shaped corrugated metal ceilings, interesting markings on the jail walls, and a centered metal spiral staircase. The property would make an interesting themed restaurant, office, retail space or even a residence. As a locally designated landmark, the property’s new buyer is eligible to apply for a 50 percent ad valorem property tax deferral. “The building has a structural engineering report and the current owner is undertaking approximately $19,000 in exterior improvements, including installation of French drains, piping all downspouts away from the foundation, and fabrication and installation of new downspouts. The jail is prime for adaptive reuse and ideal for those looking for an urban feel within the charm of a small southern town. The yard is ample enough for sensitively designed parking. For more information about the sale of the historic Dallas jail, please visit Preservation North Carolina’s website at www.presnc.org, or contact Jason Luker, Director of the Gaston County Museum at Jason.Luker@ gastongov.com. Prospective buyers may also contact Ted Alexander, Regional Director, Preservation NC, Western Office by phone at (704) 482-3531, or email him at talexander@ presnc.org.
The Old Dallas Jail, an historic icon for the community of Dallas, N.C., as well as the county of Gaston, is currently up for sale.
Keep Belmont Beautiful needs volunteers The past 6 months have been stressful, and we at Keep Belmont Beautiful have missed being a part of everyday life here in town. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, this year we are promoting the national effort “The Great American Cleanup”. We will be holding a “virtual” Big Sweep using the hashtag #CleanYourBlock. Representatives from KBB will be in front of the Fighting Yank on Main Street in Belmont on Saturday morning, October 3rd, 2020 from 9am until 11am. We will be handing out bags, gloves and trash pickers to individuals and groups. We will be assigning areas, or if your neighborhood needs picking up, let us know where that may be. We are encouraging everyone to go out safely and pick up the areas that need attention. As you fill your bags, tie them up and leave them on the side of the road you have cleaned. Let us know where they are and we will have them picked up. Please snap photos of your filled bags, and email
Help Keep Belmont Beautiful! them to us, or text them to 704-451-2458. When you are done, please return the picker tongs and gloves back to Stowe Park by 11:30 that day.
You can let us know how many bags you have filled via email to keepbelmontbeautiful@gmail.com or leave a text message only at 704-451-2458.
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2021 Gaston Together MLK Unity Award request for nominations
Gaston Schools grab and go meals program update Gaston County Schools is now using buses to deliver “grab and go” meals on weekdays to neighborhood locations across the county. See the chart above for locations and times. In addition to the neigh-
borhood locations, the district is continuing to serve “grab and go” meals at 41 school sites from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. each weekday. Visit the link for a list of school sites: www.gaston. k12.nc.us/grabandgomeals.
The meals are free for children ages 1-18 years, and children are not required to be present to receive a meal. You may pick up at the location that is most convenient for you.
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The Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition (GC3), an initiative of Gaston Together, will present the 2021 Gaston Together MLK Unity Awards on Monday, January 18th, the MLK national holiday. The details for the event are pending based on current coronavirus guidelines. The Gaston Together MLK Unity Award was established in 2004 by the GC3. The award recognizes current or former Gaston County citizens who have performed exemplary community service to help build bridges of unity across lines of race, class, gender, faith and/or among municipalities within our county. Names of the honorees are engraved on the MLK Monument located at the MLK Plaza. The Plaza is at the corner of Long Avenue and MLK Way in downtown Gastonia. Past winners include notable community members such as Senator Marshall Rauch, N. A. Smith, Mildred Sadler,
the 1964 Gastonia Human Relations Committee, Rev. Houston Matthews, Danny Jackson, Sam Shoukry and Richard and Lucy Penegar to name a few. To get the nomination form and award criteria, contact Gaston Together at dlockett@gastontogether. org. Completed nomination forms must be received no later than 5pm on November 1st. The selection committee composed of former MLK Unity Award Honorees will determine the 2021 recipients. The award recipients will be notified in mid-late December. The GC3 is a countywide, non-denominational ministerial association formed in the late 1990’s by Gaston Together. The GC3 meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9:00am normally at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, Gastonia. They
are currently meeting in a virtual format. For more information, please call Gaston Together (704-8679869.) Founded in 1997, Gaston Together’s mission is to create a Community of Excellence by bringing people and resources of Gaston County together to address Big Community Challenges. Implementation of the purpose is achieved through the principles and best practices of collaboration, facilitation, promotion and the anticipation of possibilities. Current focus areas are Community Pride Building programs, Faith-Based Leadership, Civic Engagement Leadership and Creating a Culture of Wellness. Mr. Steven Long is serving as the 2020 Board Chair.
Mcintosh recognized on GSU President’s List Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,800 students on the Spring 2020 President’s List. Kathryn Mcintosh of Mount Holly has been named to
the list for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
Public schools now able to implement Plan A for elementary schools After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Governor Roy Cooper has announced that beginning on October 5, North Carolina public school districts and charter schools can choose to implement Plan A for elementary schools (grades K-5). Plan A continues to include important safety measures like face coverings for all students, teachers and staff, social distancing, and symptom screening, but does not require schools to reduce the number of children in the classroom. “We are able to open this option because most North Carolinians have doubled down on our safety and prevention measures and stabilized our numbers,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “North Carolinians are doing the hard work to improve our numbers and trends. Many people are wearing masks, keeping social distance and being careful to protect others as well as themselves. We have shown that listening to the science works. And I’m proud of our resolve.” As the Governor an-
nounced in July, every district will continue to have flexibility to select Plan A, B or C based on their unique needs. In addition, districts should still provide an option for families to select all remote learning for their students. Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shared an update on North Carolina’s data trends. Dr. Cohen explained that North Carolina has seen a sustained leveling or decrease of key metrics. “Our trends show that we are on the right track. It’s up to all of us to protect our progress. Our individual actions like those 3 Ws will help keep our school doors open.,” said Secretary Cohen. Dr. Cohen also explained that as schools have opened, the current science shows that younger children are less likely to become infected, have symptoms, experience severe disease or spread the virus. “It’s great news today that we are a step closer to providing the option of in-person learning to families who want their children to return
to school,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson. “While the Governor, the State Board of Education, and I have our differences, I join with them today to encourage local school board members to take advantage of this change and open all schools safely. I thank the many parents and teachers across North Carolina who have been vocal advocates on this important issue.” “For the past 6 months, superintendents, principals, teachers and local BOE have worked diligently to care for the safety of our students and staff while educating our children. While we are anxious to return all students, we know that teachers, principals, and students need a gradual transition over the next 3 months. I ask our parents to remain patient, knowing that we are moving as quickly as is safely possible. And I ask our teachers to continue to assist our students by supporting this deliberate, thoughtful transition,” said Eric Davis, Chairman of the State Board of Education.
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POOR MAN’S SUPPER BENEFIT We are having a Poor Man Supper for Michael and Tereasa Greene. Tereasa has stage 4 cancer and Michael got laid off from his work. It will be held at New Testament Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall located at 2103 Capernium Road in Waco, NC on Saturday, September 26, 2020 starting at 11:00 AM until. We need your help please! For more information call 704240-1169 or 704-435-1769.
THE ANNUAL GETTYS REUNION which is usually held on the first Sunday of October at Duncan’s Creek Church in Hollis has been CANCELED due to the Covid virus. For more info call (704) 487-5480
EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK (MORNINGS) & KITCHEN WORKER POSITIONS. Apply in Person. Carolina Crossings Restaurant located at 218 S. Main St., Grover, NC
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TONEY TOURS PRESENTS HOW SWEET THE SOUND. At the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville, Virginia on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. For more info or reservations contact 828-429-6542, 181 Wells Mill Rd., Bostic, NC 28018.
BUSINESS SERVICES COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568
EMPLOYMENT BIBLE COLLEGE CLASSES. Charity Bible College offers 12 weeks of classes supplemented without of class weekly assignments toward a degree in Theology or Christian Education. Classes resume for the fall beginning Monday, September 28th at 6:30pm until 9:00pm each week. Our staff is dedicated to providing the opportunity for students to receive training for the Christian ministry. The college is located at 113 Charity Church Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090. Charity Bible College is affiliated with Macedonia Baptist College of Midland, NC as part of their Satellite School Association Program. Classes Offered this Semester are: The Book of Nehemiah, Parables, Bible Doctrines, and The Book of James. Please contact us for more information! www.charitybiblecollege.org (704) 4194574 cbcfallston@gmail.com
ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. At T&H EQUIPMENT located at 1721 South Post Rd., Shelby NC. “FREE Admission” Tractors Welcomed! Call Hal at 704300-3071, TJ at 704-477-1561 or Neal at 704-481-5800. NASHVILLE GRAND OLE OPRY. 95th Birthday Celebration, Oct. 2-4, 2020. For more info or reservations contact Toney Tours at 828-429-6542, 181 Wells Mill Rd., Bostic, NC 28018.
NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516
HR SPECIALIST (PART-TIME 20HR/WK). HR point of contact, and responsible for daily HR operations. • 5 years of proven HR Support experience. • 3+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Experience and knowledge on resolving a variety of HR issues. • Ability to jump in and resolve daily challenges and activities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and computer skills. • BA degree in HR or related field. Qualified applicant please contact jobs@uniquetex.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PRODUCTION MANAGER. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: • Supervise & develop of production personnel • Drive safety and ensure safety measures and procedures are being followed by team. • Review processing schedules / production orders to plan inventory or requirements. • Organize and provide budget formulation in production department monthly/quarterly/annually. • Supervise the implementation of 5S system. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work in high volume/high stress environment. Experience and Education • Bachelor’s Degree • Electrical and Machinery Maintenance Experience • Worked in a Manufacturing Environment Up to $60,000.00/year. Qualified applicant please contact jobs@ uniquetex.com GRANNY B’S, 322 WEST MAIN STREET, SPINDALE NC 28160. Openings for Sub/Pizza Makers. Apply in person! See Mr. Nichols.
TOMS BAKERY. 120 Belvedere Ave, Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc.com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413
ALIVE APPAREL SCREEN PRINTING. Hiring for Production Loader, Screen Dept, Art Dept. needed. Apply in person M-F 10am-3pm. 331 Jim Cline Road, Fallston, NC. 28042
ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 482-5200 spacker@oneoneonecare.net
J. M. LAWN SERVICES. MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING and BLOWING. Shelby area. INSURED. Call 9am-5pm. (704) 974-9981 WALLINGS PAINTING AND GENERAL REPAIRS. We do it all from painting, pressure washing, carpentry and roof patching. 35+ yrs experience. No job is to small. Call Marshall today at 828-201-5788. Free estimates and plenty of references. samiwalling@gmail.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367. 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. DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. I’LL COME TO YOU! Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587
LESSONS PIANO LESSONS FOR ADULTS. You’re Never Too Old To Learn To Play The Piano. I Make It Easy! Call (704) 692-4693
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat. Sept. 26th, 7AM until. Lots of items. Watch for the balloons at Highland Pines across from Boiling Springs Elementary School.
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HUGE ESTATE SALE. Sat. 9/26, 8am-1pm. Lots of vintage items. (NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE). (Rain date 10/3/20, 8am-1pm). 125 Golden Valley Rd., Casar, NC 28020 YARD SALE/BAKE SALE. St. Paul’s United Methodist Yard Sale, sausage biscuits, hot dogs, and bake sale. Sat., Oct 3rd, 7AM-2PM. Rain DayOct. 10th. Have things to sale, rent a table, $10. Contact Kaye 704-473-1184 to reserve table. Please wear mask and practice social distancing. 2500 New Prospect Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150 HUGE YARD SALE. 2 STORAGE UNIT CLEAN OUT LOTS OF BABY GIRL CLOTHING (0 MS TO 4 YRS), TOYS, KITCHEN STUFF, BOOKS, DECORATIONS, FURNITURE, ETC. MOST EVERYTHING IN GREAT CONDITION! SAT. SEPT. 26TH, 2020 FROM 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 703 NORWOOD ST., SHELBY, NC 28150 7 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat. Sept. 26th, 7am-12pm. Hunters Point Subdivision, 112 Fox Ridge Rd, (Boiling Springs), Shelby, NC 28152 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. 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
(2) SNAPPER LAWNMOWERS. $300 for both. Call 704538-8867 or cell 704-291-2406.
GOOD USED TROY BILT TILLER. Used only for garden use, just cranked. Used last year. $550 obo. (704) 692-2092 FREE TIRE ALIGNMENT WITH PURCHASE OF ANY SET OF 4 NEW TIRES (through Sept. 30, 2020) at Butler’s Tire & Auto Service located at 404 King St., Kings Mountain. Mon.Fri. 8:30-5:00. Call (704) 7504645 COLLECTIBLES FOR SALE Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Collectibles for sale. Call for more details. 704-487-9653 or 704466-0401. CORD OF FIREWOOD. Large truckload $50. Small truckload $40. (704) 974-0828
DINETTE SUITE BY ASHLEY. Includes Glass Top Table & 4 Chairs. Like new, Must See! Smoke Free Home! Only $225. Call (704) 477-0184 GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. Gas and electric EZ-GO, like new, 2 seats, 2 white, 2 green. 704-477-3500. MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned Slab Wood, cut 16-18 inches long, $60. Seasoned Small Mix Stove Wood, $60. Delivered. 828395-0758. REAR END COVER FORD 10.5, $75. Ford 10.5 Rear end cover with bolts. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
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GASTON COUNTY BELMONT MOOSE LODGE YARD SALE. Sat. Oct. 3rd, 2020, 7:00 AM - Until. Tables to rent $15 for 6 ft, $20 for 8 ft, rent by 10/1/20 at 704-6780459. 122 Robert Russell Rd., Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 6780459 luckeymekathy@yahoo. com
WINTER IS COMING!!! SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE. No Pine or Poplar. $65 a load. Delivered locally. Call Fred, 828-202-1000.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY DON’T MISS BIG CLOSEOUT SALE. Fri. & Sat., Oct. 2-3, 8am until. Located at The Carpet Barn, 106 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040
M41 MOBILITY CHAIR, $575. M41 Mobility Chair, 250 lb limit, with charger, delivery, warranty. Call Scooterman John, (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
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GUNS FOR SALE. New Stoeger, 12 gauge, side by side, $325. Ruger Varmint Rifle, 3 clips, $400; Mossberg 22, 3 clips, $325. 704-830-8756.
BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. DOG KENNEL CAGES WITH PANS, call for price. Wazoo Electric Wheelchair, $350. Free cats. 828-289-3481. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Don’t Wait! Call for information. (704) 480-0525 DR VACUUM MACHINE. 6.6 HP, almost new, holds 200 gallons of shredded waste. $750. (704) 600-6448 CUB CADET LT1050. Runs, needs work, 50 inch deck, $500 OBO, AS IS. 518-321-5662. Greenhill area.
ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net PEARS FOR SALE. $8.00 for 5 gallon bucket. Call 704-4609494 between 10am-4pm or leave message. 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
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 USED PIANOS $100 & UP. Don’t Wait! Call (704) 692-4693 DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828287-3272. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.
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PETS & LIVESTOCK
CARS & TRUCKS
REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.
RIVER RUN DOG FOOD 21/10, 50 lbs, $17.99. Ask about volume discounts. 828-287-3272.
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PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.
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.
1999 HONDA CR-V 248K miles, Automatic with air, AWD. $2,000.00 or OBO. 704487-0226.
DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674. WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. 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 GRAVE LOTS IN GASTON MEMORIAL PARK for sale. (704) 692-7362 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. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443
BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449.
WANT TO BUY WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828289-1175 or 828-247-1070. 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
16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917
WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895. TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895. TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389 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
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
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
FARM & GARDEN TROY BUILT TILLER for sale. (704) 692-2092 NEW 3 PT. HITCH Fertilizer Spreader, $450. 828-287-3272. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 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 RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com
WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935. 2017 MODEL SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILER. 20’, Murphy bed or sleeper sofa, 1 side & separate bath. Purchased new, excellent condition. $16,000. Selling for health reasons. Call for appointment. (828) 405-8316
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 2020 CFMOTO CFORCE 500 EPS 4-WHEELER. Power steering, 4WD, trailer hitch, winch, color Royal Blue, less than 100 miles, $6000. 828-894-3293.
LOOKING FOR DIECAST toys 118 scales. Also looking for female poodle puppy. (828) 2898844
WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
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.
CARS & TRUCKS
CAMPERS
1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. MAKE AN OFFER! 828453-0828.
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
VACATIONS 2003 FORD ECONOLINE WAGON E150 Chateau Edition, Gold, Automatic, Quad Captains Chairs, Only 92,082 miles, $6200, Very Nice Van! Call (704) 434-9502 1996 CHEVROLET S-10 Truck. Running condition, $1200. 1964 Ford 300, good condition, $3500. 828-2231982. 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Ext. Cab, White, Auto., A/C, CD Changer, 190,312 miles. $5995 (704) 482-0441
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
MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723
FOR RENT MOBILE HOMES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
GASTON COUNTY
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home for rent. On private lot. $650 deposit, $650 rent. 704472-5787, 704-472-6397
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, fully remodeled, in Kings Mountain. No pets. References required. Call Keith, 704-418-3790.
REAL ESTATE
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
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.
CLEVELAND COUNTY
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE on 1 acre. $44,000. Call between 3&7pm, 704-472-1546 or view at 349 Grice St, Shelby, NC 28150
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
WANT TO RENT OR RENT TO OWN in Shelby. Call between 2&6 pm. (704) 406-7836
HOUSE FOR RENT in Shelby. 2 BR, 1 BA, Deposit and reference required. NO HAPP. NO PETS. 704-434-7765.
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.
LAND AT PINE MTN ESTATES. Half Acre on Shag Bark Rd.; Pipes in ground; close to electricity. (704) 482-4630
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
WANT TO RENT
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
HOME FOR SALE. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner lot, carport with double drive. New gutters, outside doors and 6 year old roof. $148,900. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 300-7736
2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE IN SHELBY. 2 story duplex, H/W floors, fireplace, W/D hookups. No pets, smoking or HAP. $595. (704) 487-5480 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) 487-6354
RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3BR, 2BA, Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 and over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Call 828-4299831 after 10am. TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $700 monthly, $700 deposit. 828447-6162. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.
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2002 ACURA MDX Silver, Automatic. Needs transmission work. Rest of car in Excellent Shape! $1000. Call (704) 4602266 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. 1994 FORD MUSTANG Cobra For Sale. Only 5,000 made. 5 speed Trans. Needs nothing. $7,500.00. 704-435-2625.
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