Dallas Church again hosting popular regional Career Expo

lead pastor of Venture.

and deliver Schedule I and Schedule VI controlled substances; possession of Schedule II controlled substances;, felony possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Chief Hunsucker said the investigation yielded the seizure of over 200 fentanyl pills, 56 grams of powder fentanyl, 56 grams of methamphetamine, 220 grams of marijuana, and five (5) guns of various makes and calibers were seized, along with approximately $5,000 in cash.

“Mr. Torres was placed in the Gaston County Jail with hold and is awaiting a federal grand jury court date,” said

Last year’s event judged a huge success by employers by STEVE PANTON

By popular demand from recruiters, Venture Church in Dallas is again hosting the Dare to Venture Career Expo. The expo is set for Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the church’s campus at 800 E. Main, Dallas, N.C.

The church has made space for up to 50 employers from Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties, as well as from Charlotte and a $1,000 door prize and free meals for participants from onsite food trucks will be offered with all proceeds going to Boys and Girls Club of America – Dallas.

Employers are eagerly committing to the event, according to Austin Rammell,

“We’ve had great demand for our premier spaces,” said Rammell. “I’ve had several large businesses tell me that last year was really productive for them.”

Brandon Love, Director of Human Resources at CaroMont Health agreed about last year’s event calling it “power packed.”

Love said that CaroMont will double its recruiter presence this year.

Rammell said he’s expecting a wide variety of employers from across the region seeking employees for positions from entry level to management.

“We’re seeing employers from health care, to law enforcement, to industry, to retail,” said Rammell.

Some of the larger regional employers who have thus far committed are the Gastonia and Belmont Police Departments, Mannington, Roechling Industrial, Beverly and Glenda Kay. Mrs. Brandon married Mr. William Brandon in 1964 and the couple was married until his death in 2000; and…

Knits, TSA, Farris Fab, Cintas, American Woodwork, Rankin USA, Gaston College, Gardner-Web University, and Carter Chevrolet of Shelby.

Job seekers can expect red carpet treatment at the expo.

Food trucks will be on-site and Venture Church will be offering a free meal at one of the trucks for all who attend.

Those who submit a resume, fill out a job application, or complete an interest form with a business will be entered to win a $1,000 Raffle.

All proceeds will support the Greater Gaston Boys and Girls Club of America in Dallas, N.C. These clubs provide a vital service to families who can’t afford after-school programming or Summer daycare. Learn more at https:// www.bgcgreatergaston.org/.

Employers wishing to register can find a link at www. daretoventure.org.

“Whereas, Mrs. Brandon was hired by Charles and Nannie Beam, and later worked for their son, C. Grier and Lena Sue Beam; Mrs. Brandon worked for the Beam family for 54 years; and…

“Whereas, Mrs. Brandon had to quit school at age seven, but she has never stopped learning. She is an avid reader and a member of the Readers Service Club. Mrs. Brandon joined Zion Hill Baptist Church in 1942 where she is the oldest living member. She has always been active in her church by being president of missions, president of the usher board, Sunday school teacher, and director of the junior choir; and…

“Whereas, Mrs. Brandon not only loves to read, but she also enjoys fishing. She loved going to the coast once a year for fishing but these love and support of her four children, seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, Mrs. Brandon’s contributions past, present and future have enhanced our community in a large way.”

The proclamation concludes with the following words: “Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Mayor and City Council would like to recognize the 100th birthday of Mrs. Hazeleen Lavan Bush Brandon.”

The proclamation concludes by noting, “For her love of God, family and friends, and her long life of giving to the benefit of so many who have been fortunate to have her bless their lives, Mrs. Brandon gives glory to God for her long life saying, “I was raised by the Good Book; live by the word of God, and He will take care of you.”

In witness thereof, Mrs. Green, along with Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, duly “…set their hand, signed, and cause the Corporate Seal of the City of Cherryville (as per the proclamation) to be affixed this second (2) day of February, in the year 2023,” by way of an official proclamation recognizing Mrs. Brandon’s birthday.