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Mt. Holly’s Jack Conrad saw a lot during his years as a Navy Seabee Note- Jack Conrad passed away as this story was being prepared for press.

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Owner Fred Glenn on the porch of the Baltimore School in Cramerton that he wants to see declared an historic site and preserved.

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Ball gets rolling to have Baltimore School declared an historic site

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Work to have the circa 1925 Baltimore School in Cramerton declared an historic site is moving forward.

At its January 23, 2020 meeting, the Town of Cramerton Commissioners passed a resolution giving the school a local historic designation. Now the issue will go to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for their consideration. The historical significance of school has also received approval from the North Carolina Dept. of Archives and History.

But wait. Where and what is the Baltimore section of Cramerton and what purpose did the school serve?

Baltimore is a tiny corner of Cramerton wedged between the base of Cramer Mtn. and the South Fork River. It is where the town’s African-America citizens

mostly lived. Baltimore St. is not much over 100 yards long, with a couple of even shorter side streets branching off and a dead end. There are just a couple dozen small homes on the narrow pavement, most of which were built during the 1920s by Stuart Cramer. These days, a flock of free range chickens forms a cackling and crowing welcoming committee as you drive along.

The Baltimore School served African-American children first through eighth grades. From there, the kids went to Reid High in Belmont. The school continued to operate until until integration came along. Once that happened, the African-American students from Baltimore were transferred to schools in Belmont and Cramerton.

The school was nothing fancy. A potbellied stove provided heat. Students sat at wooden desks. There were no

steps. Kids had to jump off the porch and get pulled back up by classmates. Books were second hand ones from white schools.

Today, the Baltimore School is an abandoned wooden building with basically one large room. There’s a porch on the front corner.

Inside, there are several original benches, one desk, and a couple of old washing machines. The windows are blacked and there’s soot on the ceiling. On the bright side, the original clapboards and foundation are in good shape. The roof was replaced several years ago. In other words, a solid core is there for a restoration project.

The building is owned by 75 year old Fred Glenn, a Vietnam vet. He was born at 555 Patterson Street in Baltimore and currently lives in Charlotte. He comes back to See BALTIMORE, Page 9

Jack Conrad, 84, lived with his wife Opal on Nantz St. in Mt. Holly, but during his over two decades as a U.S. Navy Seabee, he traveled the world and was on the scene of many historic events.

But wait, just exactly what is a Seabee? The term “Seabee� is a way of identifying members of the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalions. “CB� is “Seabee�, get it?

The Seabees were founded in 1942 and their logo is a mad bee wearing a sailor hat and holding a hammer, wrench, and machine gun. The Seabee slogan is “We Build, We Fight�. There was even a John Wayne movie made

called “The Fighting Seabees�.

Jobs the Seabees perform include building roads, bridges, hospital, airfields, warehouses, barracks, you name it.

Ok, back to Jack. Conrad was originally from West Virginia, then moved to Ohio. He joined the Navy on October 14, 1954 and became a Seabee Construction Electrician First Class. “I just preferred the Navy over the Army,� he said shortly before he passed.

Seabees spend a lot of their time on land building things. Conrad served as an electrician in such far flung places as Barbados, Gulf-

Jack Conrad port, Mississippi, Millington, Tennessee, Japan, New York, and Grand Turk Island. He served from 1966-1968 at the See CONRAD, Page 10

Remembering Jethro Mann, the Bicycle Man of Belmont Second in a series of stories remembering important African-Americans places and people from our area.

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Black History Month is upon us and there have been many local African-Americans who have left their mark on the local scene.- and one who made a national and international impact.

That individual was Belmont’s Jethro “Bicycle Man�

Mann. Jethro may have died Nov. 11, 2013 in Florida at the age of 96 but his memory and influence lives on.

Mann was a long-time resident of the Reid community in Belmont where his garage See JETHRO, Page 4

Belmont’s Jethro Mann achieved great fame but remained humble and caring his entire life.

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OPINION

Thursday, February 6, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE: I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. – Maya Angelou

My Opinion:

Leadership matters

February 9, 1964

By Lee H. Hamilton

Well, let me start this column off by saying that lately I have always had a serious case of SAD- Seasonal Adjustment Disorder.

A couple of years ago, Sharon and I were riding down the road and the topic of me writing my memoirs came up. “I can’t think of a title for a book about my life,” I said. She, in her infinite wisdom, she who takes care of me and keeps me more or less in line, God bless her, remarked “That’s easy. Just call it ‘Teed Off One Day and Sad the Next”.

This is a hard time of year for folks like me who need the sun to feel normal. A couple of Fridays ago it rained and rained and was so cold my bones felt like ice. I fought off a crying jag. I had a bad case of them ol’ Seasonal Adjustment Disorder blues.

This week some sort of bug got in my system. I lay in bed and shivered like a dog trying to pass persimmon seeds. My innards felt like someone was jabbing a bayonet in them.

I had no energy. Believe it or not dear readers, creating this newspaper week in and week out takes a lot of energy.

In short, I was feeling sorry for myself.

But then I regained what I have that passes for senses. I reflected on the fact that there are many folks, some I know personally, that are going through much, much more than a stomach virus or the need to put on a pair of shorts and a tee shirt and walk on a beach somewhere.

I think I have a cure for SAD. Some of you old folks, maybe some of you younger ones too, are familiar with it- it’s called The Beatles.

It’s no secret our nation is in turmoil. Such was the case in 1964 when I was 12 years old.

Such was the case on February 9, 1964- 56 years ago! That was the very day that The Beatles made their Alan Hodge first appearance in Banner-News Editor America on the Ed Sullivan Show. I was a witness to the event. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was living on Atterberry Drive in Charlotte. The kid that lived across the street had a better TV than ours. I went over there and experienced a life changing event. The Beatles on TV! Beatlemania was born. The turmoil and depression of that period following the assassination of JFK was stopped in its tracks by four energyfilled guys from Liverpool.

As the following years went by, I grew my hair out, got some gold rimmed glasses, bought some pointed toe Chelsea boots, a Nehru jacket, and every Beatles album I could lay my hands on... still got the records by the way.

It is my heartfelt opinion we need something like the honest, upbeat, lyrical messages that John, Paul, George, and Ringo brought back then in our world today. Yesterday I watched a YouTube video of the guys playing “Eight Days a Week” at Shea Stadium in 1966. Suddenly the sun came out, the blues were on the run, optimism and energy returned, the urge to grow my hair out again emerged (I still have plenty).

Take a listen if you don’t believe me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kle2 xHhRHg4&list=RDkle2xHhRHg4&index=1 or Google “Eight Days a Week Shea Stadium”. Be prepared to smile.

At the time of the American Revolution, the future United States was a small, colonial backwater on the world stage. Yet it somehow produced an array of talented, creative thinkers who forged this republic we still inhabit.

It’s not just that they began the effort of crafting a new nation. They also designed it. We’ve never really matched the convergence of political creativity and insight produced by that era.

There are plenty of caveats. The leaders of that time failed to confront and find a way past the stain of slavery.

Their blind spot when it came to the treatment of Indians was just as troubling. And one of the great what-ifs of American history is what this country would have looked like had women been able to hold and exercise political power.

Nonetheless, I’m struck by how the founders stand out after almost two-and-ahalf centuries. So I’ve been reading up on them again, and as I do, another thing strikes me: the qualities of leadership I discern in their biographies have never really gone out of style.

Above all else great leaders of democracies seek to

I can’t believe the caller asked this question Some time ago, I was on a Christian radio station for a discussion on homelessness. We took calls from listeners. Many asked what they could do to help them.

We discussed changing the life of someone struggling with homelessness.

We wanted to paint a picture of what God could do in someone’s heart and life.

There was a caller who asked this question, “Can you really change someone’s Tony Marciano life who is struggling with homelessness?”

We did our best to explain that God wanted to change someone’s life. But I was deeply disturbed by the question. What the individual was really saying is that all we are called to do is take a worn-out suit, put it on the person, brush off the dust and say we have done God’s will. I think God has a bigger vision for individuals caught in the crisis of addiction, poverty and hopelessness.

Our passion at Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM) is transformation. With a focus on individuals struggling with addictions, we uniquely work from the inside out to address the root cause. We accomplish that by providing professional, Christian, residential, recovery services. Our vision includes returning our graduates as contributing members of society.

We have a building on our campus that was built in 1920.

We used it as a thrift store until 2001 when it closed. The roof was collapsing, and it had other significant issues. The Board of Directors wisely did not want to invest money in it and made the decision to demolish it. A friend of the Mission loved old buildings and offered to address the structural problems at his own expense. While the building was spared from being demolished, it sat as a vacant shell. You would wonder what good was it accomplishing?

Yet, just like the people the Rescue Mission serves, God saw a greater vision for this building. God’s purpose for the building began to unfold. We were selected to participate in a social enterprise competition where we pitched the idea of converting that building into a coffeeshop and restaurant. The purpose was to teach life skills to graduates of our Rebound and Dove’s Nest addiction recovery programs. We won third place.

I would like to tell you the building was renovated overnight, and the coffeeshop/restaurant opened immediately. But it was a process. It took time. There were architectural plans to be made, funds to be raised, and staff to be recruited. It’s also a process to take someone’s life who has struggled with homelessness and help them achieve their God given potential. I mentioned working from the inside out to address the root cause. For many, that deep rooted issue is shame. Understanding the message of God’s love while feeling like damaged goods is a challenging process.

What were people expecting when they came into our café?

After all, it is operated by a Rescue Mission? They expect to see paper napkin dispensers, ketchup squeeze bottles and foam cups. Instead, there are no paper napkins, only cloth ones. There are no ketchup squeeze bottles.

Community Matters Café has become the trendy place for coffee, breakfast and lunch. Yet, it is housed in a building that was seen as worthless, disposable, and of no value.

The men and women who serve in the Café face the same challenge. Some might see them as worthless and of no value.

Yet just like the Café, God has a plan to redeem not only the years that were lost due to their addiction to drugs and alcohol, but to allow them to achieve their God-given potential.

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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build a consensus. They’re inclusive. They don’t try to shut people out of the process. They’re good listeners, and ask a lot of questions.

At the same time, they’re articulate: describing problems understandably and approachably is a key part of leadership, as is persuading others that you’re right. They usually think in terms of practical options: what’s the problem, what are the facts, what options do we have for dealing with the problem?

Many of our greatest leaders have had a kind of energy that most of us can only admire — the sort of perseverance and wide-ranging breadth of effort that people like John Adams displayed.

Politics is not a game for lowenergy people.

We have a form of government that encourages ordinary people to solve the problems of their communities, states, and the nation

as a whole, and yet effective leadership is vital. To get anything done, to harness the collective energy and wisdom of ordinary Americans, we need leaders who possess at least some of the qualities and conscious public-spiritedness of our founders.

I don’t know if we’ll ever produce another generation of leaders like our founding generation. What I do know, however, is that every time we enter a voting booth, we have the opportunity to try.

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 O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Holy Angels holds employee appreciation and awards event Holy Angels began 2020 with the annual Employee Appreciation and Awards event held January 24, at the Gaston Country Club. The theme for the evening was “Celebrating our Exceptional People”. Chef Monica Davis served as the speaker for the evening – sharing her insights on enjoying the spice of life – with a gift of one of her spices to all staff members and guests.

The President’s Award for Excellence was presented to Kelly Thomas, Gastonia, NC, for her unconditional love of the residents and seeing the possibilities in each resident. A staff member for over 25 years, Ms. Thomas serves in Holy Angels Business Office.

Missy Montognese, Gastonia, NC, received the Beth Withers “Make A Differ-

ence Award. Holy Angels established the award in 2006 in memory of Elizabeth “Beth” Withers, RN, who had worked at Holy Angels for more than 16 years as a 2nd shift Nursing Supervisor.

Ms. Montognese, received the award in recognition of her kindness, thoughtfulness and compassionate heart for the Holy Angels residents and staff. She has been employed at Holy Angels since 2001.

The Maria T. Morrow Spirit Award, established in 2005, named in honor of Holy Angels’ first resident; is presented to staff members who exhibit a spirit of love, perseverance and can-do attitude.

Cassandra Houston, Mt. Holly, NC, received the 2020 Maria Morrow Spirit Award, named in honor of Maria,

From left to right Sandenise Shropshire, Cassandra Houston, Kelly Thomas, Missy Montognese, Maddie Mosier, Jenna Mulkey, Maria Baird, Jennifer Campbell.

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Gaston Day Band members selected for NC Bandmasters Association’s Honors Band

JETHRO From Page 1 was filled with bicycles he rebuilt and loaned or gave to local children.

Mann’s “Bicycle Lending Library” was featured on Charles Kuralt’s “On the Road” TV series. He was also featured in “Our State Magazine”, “Reader’s Digest”, and on the CBS Evening News. Mann received the Good Samaritan Award from “National Enquirer” for his work with needy kids. A German TV film crew also visited Mann for five days and filmed a documentary on his life and lore.

Here are a few of the other awards Mann received during his decades of service to others – Belmont Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizen of the Year, Special Volunteer for the State of North Carolina, the Good Neighbor Award from the National Council of Christians and Jews, City of Belmont Outstanding Community Service Award.

Also, the N.C. Department of Labor Certificate of Appreciation Award, CharlotteMecklenburg Schools Good Samaritan Award and Charlotte District A.M.E. Zion Outstanding Service to Youth Award.

A native of Curryville, Georgia, Mann was one of 12 children born to Jesse and Ida Mann. Early days at the public schools in Curryville gave Mann a thirst for knowledge that led him to an eclectic blend of institutions of higher learning. Just a few of the places Mann has cracked the books include the Palmer Memorial Institute, Lincoln Academy, West Virginia State College, Institute of West Virginia, International Correspondence School in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University.

A true patriot, Mann served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and during that time he received the Company Honor Man Award.

Mann’s working career was long and productive.

He was the first AfricanAmerican in North Carolina to receive a general contrac-

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tor license. In 1972, Mann became the first AfricanAmerican Apprentice Representative to the N.C. State Department of Labor, passing on his expertise in the building trade, Mann taught related subjects at schools in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties.

He taught construction and building at Central Piedmont Community College. Mann built many of the houses and even a movie theater in the Reid area. What made Mann all the more remarkable was the fact that he suffered from a crippling form of arthritis in his hands.

His love of sharing bikes with kids extended beyond the Belmont city limits. Mann once gave 65 bikes to the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw.

In addition to his bike and building work, Mann also served as a minister at Hood Memorial AME Zion Church.

The Rev. Charles Reid was a lifelong friend of Mann.

“Rev. Jethro Mann will long be remembered by so many of us in Belmont and throughout,” said Reid.

“When I think about Rev. Mann, having known him since I was a small boy growing up in Belmont; I would have to say ‘He was a Mann for all occasions’. I would like to think that he was to become such a strong man that God decided to add an extra “n” to ‘Mann’ to personify his life. Rev. Mann was gifted in so many ways i.e. construction/building manager; business entrepreneur; college teacher; minister; music soloist, church leader, and just a good mentor. Rev. Mann could communicate with a wide variety of people and, yet, maintain the ‘common touch’.”

The last couple of years before his passing saw Mann move from Belmont to Lakeland, Florida where he stayed near his daughters in an assisted living facility. He took his love of bikes with him and according to daughter Peggy Robinson had a couple of them in his room.

Gaston Day School is proud to announce that eighth grader Maxwell Shedd (Max) and sophomore Benjamin Heckel (Ben) were selected to participate in the North Carolina Bandmasters Association’s South Central District Honors Band. The North Carolina Bandmasters Association is a professional association of band directors that hosts many concerts, jazz band clinics, and performance festivals.

Max and Ben competed with over 1,800 students from 162 schools to partici-

pate in the prestigious honors band and clinic. Both students were first chair or principal players in their respective sections. Because of their high placement, both are eligible to audition for the North Carolina All-State Honors Band later this year.

Percussionist, Maxwell Shedd, is the son of Drs. Kelly and Omer Shedd and tubist, Benjamin Heckel, is the son of Dr. Jennifer Kacmar and Dr. Mark Heckel.

Ben Heckel and Max Shedd

The Belmont Gadabouts senior citizen social and travel group recently took a jaunt to Kannapolis. While in the Towel City, the Gadabouts visited the NC Music Hall of Fame.

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GCPL kicks off Black History Month with ‘Freedom Songs’ Bright Star Touring Theatre will present a special performance to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gaston County Public Library-Main Library. This event is part of the library’s Live @ Your Library Family Performing Arts Series.

The concert is free to the public and recommended for school-age children through adults.

In this program titled

“Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History,” attendees will meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard, and more. This tale is sure to intrigue audiences of all ages.

The audience will see why the story of Black Music is the story of America! No reservations are required for individuals and families. Advance reservations are suggested for organized groups.

The program is supported

by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Gaston Arts Council, Friends of the Gaston County Public Library, and the Ralph S. Robinson Family Foundation.

About Bright Star Touring Theatre Bright Star Touring Theatre, based in North Carolina,

is one of the largest professional touring theatre companies in the country. Bright Star specializes in literary, curriculum, and character-education based performances and has created programs that allow performers to bring their theatre to schools and communities that are often underserved by the arts.

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Concert Celebrates Love and Black History Ahead of her Valentine’s Day Weekend performance in Belmont, songbird Dawn Anthony recently shared about the upcoming show.

“We would love to see you at the Haid Theater. We’re doing a program of the some of the wonderful love songs of the Great American Songbook,” she said during the conversation. “So whether you’re young, you’re old, or you want to renew and rekindle that romance, you come right ahead.”

Giving a preview of the set list, she added “There are some great artists that I will be covering --- Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, a bit of Abbey Lincoln. “So, if you’re part of this generation, some of the wonderful artists of our day.”

Dawn also emphasized

the relevance of this February event by saying “It’s Black History Month. It a great way to pay tribute and pay homage to some of these great, legendary singers and vocalists and the songwriters of their time.”

Anthony began working with Elements of Empowerment, Inc. in 2018. “My initial creative project was not musical, it was literary. It was a children’s book called ‘The Gift Way Up In The Closet.’ I had the opportunity to read ‘The Gift Way Up In The Closet’ at one of the first Cultural Readings & Rhythms From The Rocker programs… It was a thrill to be able to be there in a customized rocking chair to share the selection and be with the audience.”

Since then, she has twice

graced the Haid Theater stage. On this third occasion, she will sing on the set of The Abbey Players’ production of Othello by William Shakespeare. Sean Higgins (piano), Al Sergel (drums), Shannon Hoover (bass), and Phillip Howe (horn) will surround her.

Elements of Empowerment, Inc. presents the Community Jazz Series in partnership with Belmont Abbey College. Dawn encourages those who don’t have plans to come hear “wonderful music with incredible musicians” and stay for “the wonderful reception.”

Want To Go? What: Community Jazz Series Concert featuring Dawn Anthony Where: The Haid Theater

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at Belmont Abbey College When: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM Reception Immediately Following Single Show Tickets: $10.00 each Pro-rated Season Ticket: $25.00 Row For The Show: $100.00 (11 Seats with recognition) Purchase online at elementsofempowerment.yapsody.com AlsoBelmont Historical Society, Elements of Empowerment, Inc, and Gaston Arts Council will also co-sponsor a free author event on February 29, 2020. Belmont-native Gloria Sloan will be the featured guest at the Belmont Historical House from 1:30 3:30 pm.

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Chili Brew 2020 is Feb. 8th Shake off the winter doldrums next month with some chili, beer, and music… though not necessarily in that order.

Mount Holly’s 2nd Annual Chili Brew Festival will be held on the evening of Saturday Feb. 8 in the Grand Hall/Municipal Complex from 5 – 8 p.m. The chili cook-off and beer event will also feature live bluegrass music by the Anthony Scruggs’ White Water Band, as well as indoor activities like corn hole, giant Jenga, and bucket beer pong.

The night serves as a fund-raiser for the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, which sent out an open invitation to chili

chefs back in the fall. Board Chair Randi Moore said, “Some of last year’s chefs are returning, including the winners. But we still have a few slots open if anybody wants to bring a batch of their favorite secret recipe.” There is no entry fee charged for the chef, but each competitor is asked to prepare enough chili to serve a significant number of people.

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no charge, as will dessert.

“Whether it’s date night, or just a Saturday night with friends or family, folks should choose Chili Brew on Feb. 8,” Moore advised.

“They can just expect a laid-back, informal time with good food and good music.

They’ll get a lot of both, and at a small price,” Moore added.

Discounted tickets can be purchased online simply with a Google search of “Chili Brew 2020” or visiting EventBrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door: Adults - $15, Children - $5.

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Branch library events for February 2020

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Love enough We hear about love every day in some context or other but what is it exactly? In a South Korean video by Twice, in What is Love?, they ask, as many of us do, “ I wanna know, know, know.�

The dictionary describes love as an intense feeling of deep affection, or a great interest and pleasure in something. Psychologists refer to it as a force of nature bigger than we are; it’s free and cannot be bought or sold.

Sigmund Freud declared that “Love is the first requirement of mental health.� French poet Victor Hugo wrote “Love is like a tree: it grows by itself, roots itself deeply in our being and continues to flourish over a heart in ruin. The inexplicable fact is that the blinder it is, the more tenacious it is.� In 40 years of marriage I’ve learned there’s more to it than that; a lot more and true, honest love is not spelled LUV. You can inspire love but you can’t make faithful love happen; we all have, however, seen people prevent their receiving it by acting abominably. And, don’t you know, you can inadvertently or maliciously damage others where they require lots of repair work to regain emotional balance in their lives? Another thought... is it enough to take a shortcut and just practice helpfulness or consideration; to show it without looking into a person’s eyes and speaking your love; to write a note once or twice a year? I think not and so did Billy Graham. He wrote a devotional called Loving Compassion and said “Unfortunately, many people go through life feeling unlovedand unlovable.�

Love is an emotion; a strong one and by all accounts, one we all need and desire. Dr. David Ferguson in his valuable marriage enrichment book Intimate Encounters, clearly finds that we each “can only contain so much emotion;� he and his wife liken this emotional capacity to a cup; an emotional cup. Every emotion we encounter each day goes in that

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cup. Negatives like hurts, sadness, anger, or positives like love, joy, and peace all get poured into our cup and what we spill out to others depends on whether our Dennis Siracusa cup, overall, has a negative or positive balance. One other vital point he makes is if we hurt someone with words or actions, it takes several positives to balance each negative. The Apostle James, in his biblical epistle, encourages us to use our tongues wisely and properly and avoid dreadful consequences for sinful choices.

The bible teaches repeatedly of God’s unmerited love for us. Deuteronomy 7:9 says “know therefore that the Lord, your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep his covenants, to a thousand generations.� I’ve discovered that the bible is largely a love story; one that describes the whole of creation, the awfulness and danger of sin, the need to beware of spiritual forces of darkness, and the lessons to learn about human nature as it applies to law versus being wrapped in Jesus Christs’ completed and grace soaked sacrifice on the cross to atone for our sins.

The whole bible is an amazing story of God’s love and His love is certainly enough. God’s love for us is as immense as He is. It cannot be fully understood, solved, or diagrammed.

It’s best pondered deeply, leaving us with the question‌ do we love Him enough to accept his offer to save us eternally by asking Jesus to direct our lives for the rest of our lives? Our individual answer has our earthly life’s success and our eternal destination hanging in the balance. Let’s tell the Lord today how much we love and appreciate Him and if we have significant others this Valentine’s Day let’s let them know we love and value them too.

Local Gaston County Pub- ages 1-2 Preschool lic Library branches have many exciting events planned Story Time Fridays; for this month.

10:30am For Belmont Branch Library children, ages 125 N. Central Ave., Bel- 3-6 Movie Club mont.704-825-5426; Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 – Thursday, February 6; 6pm p.m., Wednesday, Saturday For adults Little Picassos – Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday 12 February 7; 4pm For children p.m.-8 p.m.

LEGOŽ Club – Monday, Toddler Time – Fridays; 10:30am For children, ages 1-2 February 10; 3:30pm For Preschool Story Time children Family Movie Night – – Tuesdays; 10:30am For Tuesday, February 11; 5pm children, ages 3Teen Movie Club – ThursMount Holly Branch Library 245 W. Catawba Ave., day, February 13; 3:30pm Valentine’s Day Party Mount Holly. 704-827-3581; Monday 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Make it a

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Valentines Day to remember...

Write a Classic Love Letter

The History of Chocolate...

Valentine’s Day is a popular time to indulge in sweets. In fact, according to

butter and chocolate liquor, which helps it to melt evenly. It is ideal for tempering and can coat candies smoothly.

• Ganache: Ganache is a whipped filling, glaze, icing, or sauce that is used in various desserts. It is made by heating cream and pouring over chocolate of any kind. When cooled, it is malleable but not runny, which is

why ganache is often used in making candies or fillings.

• Truffle: A chocolate truffle is made from a ball of ganache rolled in cocoa powder. Truffles can be made from any variety of chocolate.

Chocolate is a favorite on Valentine’s Day, making it a perfect gift or dessert.

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Nielsen, more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy will be sold during the week of Valentine’s Day. Chocolate wasn’t always the sugar-sweetened dessert people consume today. The history of chocolate dates back to 1900 BC, when Aztecs believed the cacao seeds were the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom.

Chocolate was made into fermented beverages, and the cacao beans also were used as a form of currency because they held so much value.

According to the History Channel, some ancient civilizations considered chocolate to be a mood enhancer and aphrodisiac. Chocolate was believed to have mystical properties and was revered so much that it was reserved for rulers, warriors and priests.

It was not until centuries later that edible chocolate became popular among the masses. Dutch chemist Coenraad Johannes van Houten invented the cocoa press, which could turn extrude cocoa butter, paving the way for the modern age of chocolate as a confectionary ingredient and gift.

Choosing the right type of chocolate may require gaining an understanding of various chocolate-related terms.

• Cocoa powder: This is the unsweetened raw form of cocoa made from partially defatted chocolate liquor. Dutch-processed (alkalized) cocoa powder is milder and less acidic than natural cocoa powder.

• Unsweetened chocolate: “Bitter” or “baking chocolate” are other names attributed to unsweetened chocolate.

It is best used in baking when it can be combined with sugar and other ingredients. It is also the base ingredient of most forms of chocolate, with the exception of white chocolate.

• Dark chocolate: Chocolate that contains only chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla, and lecithin is considered dark chocolate. No milk solids are added in. The higher the percentage on the wrapper, the more bitter the chocolate.

• Milk chocolate: In addition to dark chocolate ingredients, milk chocolate also contains dry milk solids or condensed milk. It is sweet and has a mild chocolate taste.

• Bittersweet and semi-sweet: These chocolates are milder than dark chocolate, but not as sweet as milk chocolate. Many chocolate manufacturers derive their own formulations for these types of chocolate, varying the amount of cocoa solids they include.

• Couverture chocolate: An expensive chocolate, this is coveted by professional bakers or confectioners.

It contains a high percent of cocoa

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Today’s digital world has given rise to fast, stinted communications. According to the Pew Research Center, texting is the most widely used smartphone app, with 97 percent of Americans using it at least once a day. Across the globe, 8.3 trillion text messages are sent each year. That translates to roughly 16 million messages per minute.

In addition to text messaging, social media posts are generally concise and short on depth. The written form of communication has changed dramatically in the last decade, as letter-writing and other forms of prose have all but faded away.

But come Valentine’s Day, it can be special to dust off that pen and paper to express oneself via the written word in the name of love. Love letters are cherished keepsakes that can be kept for years. Such couples can illustrate a couple’s present-day love for one another and shed insight on their relationship years later. Here are some steps for writing a romantic love letter or note.

• Jot down ideas and inspiration.

Make a list of attributes and qualities in a spouse or romantic interest that you would like to highlight. Write down phrases and terms that come to mind.

These words can serve as the foundation for the letter.

• Categorize your thoughts into three areas. Jot down things that you like and love about the person, things that the person may do for you or your family that you appreciate, and various memories from throughout the years.

• Write what you know. Do not feel pressured to make this letter more complicated than it has to be. The words will come when you write from the heart.

While you can use other letters to spur ideas, do not lose your voice or try to mimic someone else’s work.

• Make the letter personal and specific. Small details are important and make love letters more meaningful. Such details illustrate to a significant other that this letter was specifically written with them in mind.

• Disregard length. The letter does not have to be a certain length. Whether it is a paragraph or several pages, the letter will be a successs if it says what you want to express. It doesn’t have to be long if that’s not your style.

Writing a love letter can be a wonderful way to express romantic sentiments this Valentine’s Day.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Cente view Centerview i w Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grace Wesleyan Church

MT. HOLLY

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Bethel 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

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

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

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church

Crossroads Wesleyan Church

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Core Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Cornerstone Family Worship

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

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

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Exodus Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

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

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

First Baptist Church

North Belmont Church of God

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Foursquare Gospel Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian Church

Park Street United Methodist

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship

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

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

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

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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Fresh Anointing Church of God

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Jehovah’s Witnesses

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Gaston Christian Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

South Point Freewill Baptist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Goshen Presbyterian Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

South Point United Methodist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

Living Witness Ministries

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Springwood Freewill Baptist

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

St. Marks United Methodist Church

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Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Gateway Cowboy Church

Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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Way of the Cross Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

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217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

Bethlehem Church

First Presbyterian Church

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Carolina Community Baptist

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Center Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

Epic Church

New Life Baptist 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

First United Methodist 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

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

First Baptist Church

United In Action of Stanley

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

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

Welcome Baptist Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lakeview Baptist Church

704-825-9861

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

St. Paul FHB Church

McADENVILLE 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

Cramerton Temple of God Church

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1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Upper Room United Pentecostal

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Woodlawn Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

704-867-2317

Ridgeview Baptist Church

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Unity Baptist Church

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826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Restoration Church

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

The Pointe

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Finish Line Christian Center

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

North Main Baptist Church Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

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Glenn, a U.S. Army Vietnam vet, and the flagpole at the Baltimore School.

Watching movies at Baltimore School in 1953.

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BALTIMORE From Page 1 Baltimore and tends a garden there.

Glenn’s deep love of Baltimore led him to buy the school building from Burlington in 2003 and is currently driving his desire to see it preserved.

“There are a lot of memories here,” Glenn said.

“My mom Mary Lucinda Adams and aunt Helen Falls Holmes went to school here.

When I was growing up in the 1950s, we used to come

see movies on Tuesdays at the school and sit on the benches that are still inside.

Fred Kirby (WBTV singing cowboy star) would come and put on shows for us. He would park his horse trailer at the end of the street and ride Calico to the neighborhood. We also had fish fries.”

Glenn has a dream for the future of the Baltimore School.

“If you think about it, the

school was our community center,” he said. “I would like to see it preserved.”

That’s going to take money.

“Right now I am in the beginning phases of seeking grant funding to help with restoration,” Glenn said. “I want to see the school preserved possibly as a museum for current and future generations in memory of The interior of the school is in need of a lot of work. those who attended it.”

Photos by Alan Hodge

Belmont Fire Dept. Chili Cook-Off City of Belmont Fire Department staff recently visited Montcross Senior Apartments where they had a chili meal with residents.

Here is the Winning Recipe for Chili Cook Off - By Trudy Buchholz “TEXAS CHILI”

Residents enjoying the event.

Chili cook-off contestants.

1 - 8oz. can Tomatoes with Green Chiles (mild) ADD SEASONINGS: Salt & Pepper (about 1 Tsp. each or to taste) 1 - Tblsp. Chili Powder 1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper Powder Slow cook for 4 hours

1lb 80% Ground Beef (brown lightly) ADD: 1 - 15oz. can Light Kidney Beans 2 - 15oz. cans Dark Kidney Beans 1 - 15oz. can Tomato Sauce 1 - 15oz. can Tomato Puree 1 - 15oz. can Stewed Tomatoes

Firefighters Phillip Hammon on the left and Billy Correll on the right were among the attendees.

Firemen Billy Correll, Phillip Hammon, Michael Glover. Left to right: Linda Landis MOST CREATIVE CHILI NAME: “WOW Meannus Chili”. Trudy Buchholz BEST OVERALL CHILI WINNER: Texas Chili.

Belmont Fire Dept. photos

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A plaque from Conrad’s service in Vietnam.

Jack and Opal Conrad.

CONRAD

at Pneumafil in Charlotte and at the U.S. National Whitewa- Some of Conrad’s medals. ter Center. awesome father,” she said.

Conrad’s years of dedi- “He was a role model and an cated service to his country as inspiration.” a Seabee show his character Conrad’s son in law, as a solid, patriotic, loving, Keenan Clark, a retired U.S. man.

Army staff sergeant, reDaughter Sheila Clark added- “He was always an marked “He was one of the

From Page 1 base and airfield at Phubai, Vietnam.

Seabees also serve on ships. In 1962, Conrad was on the destroyer USS Borie during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

“It was pretty exciting,” Conrad had said. “We were on high alert.”

In a fascinating bit of irony that shows what a small world it really is, Belmont mayor Charlie Martin was also on the Borie during his Navy days.

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“I spoke to Jack on several occasions,” Martin said.

On another occasion, Conrad’s ship was part of the naval group that picked up astronaut John Glenn’s space capsule.

Conrad retired from the Navy in 1981. When asked what his proudest time in the Navy was, he replied- “There

best guys I have ever known.

He was like a father to me.”

Finally, Opal summed up her feelings on the love of her life.

“I’m so very, very proud of him,” she said.

are too many to talk about”.

Jack and Opal moved to Mt. Holly in 1982 to be closer to their children. After retirement, he worked for a while

Conrad and Belmont mayor Charlie Martin both served on this destroyer, USS Borie, in the 1960s.

Crabtree receives promotion

Conrad’s retirement certificate.

Josha Crabtree

“Experientia Docet” - Experience Teaches.

This is the motto of San Francisco State University and an ideal that alumnus Josha Crabtree lives by to this day. Josha has dedicated the last 10 years of her life in gaining the experience necessary to help those in need and pass on those lessons to future EMS providers. Given her tireless dedication to others, it is with great pride that GEMS would like to announce Josha’s promotion to Paramedic Crew Chief. She gives these words of advice to others so that they too can Preserve Life and Promote Safety. “Take a CPR / First-aid class. Knowledge is power, and these classes will help you feel more confident if you ever need to help yourself or others in an emergency situation.” Thank you for your inspiring service to others and congratulations on your successes Josha!

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Why do we hate?

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

Now that we are in the month of February, love will become an important topic.

Many will celebrate their love for one another during this time, especially as we approach Valentine’s Day. As we consider love, what about the total opposite, hate? Hate is one of the most intense emotions that a person can have for a fellow human being. With such an intense feeling, we must ask, why do we hate?

Genesis 4:2-12 records the first instance of hate found in the Bible. After Adam and Eve are removed by God from the paradise of the Garden of Eden, they begin their life in a fallen world. They have two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain is a farmer, growing his produce and crops in the field. Abel is a shepherd. He keeps flocks of sheep. One day both brothers made an offering to God. Cain gave of his produce, and Abel gave of the best of his flocks. God accepted Abel’s offering, and rejected Cain’s. Cain became angry and sullen. God told Cain that if he gave his best to God, he would be accepted like his brother.

Later while alone in the field, Cain killed his brother. God confronted Cain for his brother’s murder, telling him of the punishment he would face. No longer would the ground produce for him, and he would be a fugitive for the rest of his life, with a mark upon himself.

Cain had allowed hate to fill his heart for

his brother. In our world today, many people are like Cain, full of hate.

Where does such hate come from? Hate as with Cain, comes from anger.

Cain allowed the anger Rev. Trent Tankin for God’s rejection of his offering to fester into full hatred for Abel, resulting in murder. When we get angry with another person, if we do not let that anger go, it can breed hate as well. Jealousy also can lead to hate. Cain was clearly jealous of God’s acceptance of Abel. People often become jealous of the things others have that they do not have, such as status, money, or materials. That jealousy can lead to someone hating a person that has something they want, but do not have. People’s actions toward us can also lead to hate. If we feel wronged by someone, that often results in hard feelings and even hate toward that person.

Whatever the reasons, one thing is clear, followers of Jesus are not to hold hate in their hearts for others. 1 John 4:20 tells us, “If someone says, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?” (NKJV). If we love God, we must love others. Through my sins I was far from God, yet even though He could have hated me, Jesus died for me, because He loves me that much. If Jesus can love me that much, I can love others too.

I blame Sturgill Simpson By: Shelton Fisher That’s right, I’ve said it. It’s all Sturgill Simpson’s fault. At first, I didn’t think very much of it, but it seems as though the more I dwell on it… The more I realize that I have an itch for something that I haven’t felt in a long time. While this column isn’t solely about Simpson or his music, it IS however about an idea that his latest album has planted in my brain.

Back in October of last year, I discovered that he had released a new album entitled “Sound & Fury” that deviated from any of his previous styles of music in albums past.

If you have never heard of him, I recommend giving him a listen sometime if you’re in the mood for some new-aged, Waylon Jennings style country music. “Sound & Fury” on the other hand, possesses a certain electric taste that flows into the ear canal in a way that leaves the listener longing for more. In the first track, you hear footsteps on gravel approaching a car. The car door opens, slams shut, and the engine cranks into it’s idle growl as the “radio” plays through various stations.

There is suddenly the screeching of tires as the motor shreds into gear and the lead guitar plows into the intro; and that began my new dream to fix up an old beater car.

The last older model vehicle I owned was a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. It came with its own set of challenges and repair jobs but never had any horses under the hood. As a matter of fact, I remember as a teenager having to let the engine idle down before putting the car into gear because if you didn’t, she would kick and shut off. It was almost as if you had to let the car stretch before running.

This go around, I want something that has potential to pack a punch on the highway. Something that makes the neighbors say, “There

he goes again in that THING.”, as they scoff and wave at my passing.

So, what muscle machine do I have in mind you ask? Well at the moShelton Fisher ment the only thing I can think of that is a decent fit is an El Camino. I have always wanted a truck but have never had the means of getting one and from what I have seen growing up and watching Barrett Jackson auctions, they can be just as simple or powerful as you want them to be. Aside from that, if it’s a vintage, all American made vehicle that can be moved in its current state, I think I would be up for the challenge. It would be nice to fix something that was made when America made vehicles for people to be able to work on themselves and the engines weren’t installed in such a way that one would have to disassemble the entire motor just to change the oil.

The bells and whistles of today are fantastic, but sometimes there is nothing quite like old fashioned.

Never in my twenty-seven years on this earth have I considered myself a “car-guy”.

I never bought the hot rod magazines or tried to make modifications on any car that I’ve ever owned. However, the golden rule for any car owner is that if you have a set of tools and a Hayne’s manual from your local auto parts store, you can fix just about anything you need to on a car. I can only imagine the satisfaction of becoming Dr. Frankenstein to a forgotten treasure in a garage somewhere; the surge of energy as the monster revs to life and my dream becomes a reality. But for now, I will continue my daily grind and keep my eyes open. Perhaps something serendipitous will happen for this dreamer one day.

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Volunteer doing what you love in your own community?

Then the Extension Master Gardener program may be right for you! Gaston County Cooperative Extension is offering the NC EMG program.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:0012:00, February 25 - April 7, from 10:00-11:00. Deadline for applications is Feb 18th.

Applications can be found on the Extension website at http:// www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/ consumer/masgar/mgapplication.pdf Cost of the program is $55, which can be paid online at http://www.cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/ CoopEstMasterGrdenerClass.

The NC EMG program is an educational program Receiving their 10-year pins included: Amy Lawing, Kay Robinson, Sarah Froneberger, Monica designed to enhance public Hoehne, Teri Clark, Nancy Shannon, Victoria Rauch. Not present: Bee Muse, Doris Keller, education in consumer horHenry Raxter, Linda Raxter, Martha Strain, Len Suggs, David Thornburg. ticulture. It began in 1979 in Wake County, as a way to assist Agents, at the County level, in extending horticultural knowledge from NC State and NC A&T State Universities to their communities.

Participants in the program must complete the training program, pass an examination, and volunteer a minimum of 40 hours (20 hours in subsequent years) through the local Cooperative Extension Center. Completion of volunteer hours annually assures the EMG remains certified.

Interns will also have the opportunity to join the MASTER GARDENER Group of Gaston County (MGGGC), a thriving Association, involved in multiple volunteer projects throughout the community.

The MGGGC plans frequent Receiving their 5-year pins included: Camille Jones, Amy Holland, Ron Holland, Michael educational day trips, holds Branch, Carol Golden, Mickey Wagenknight, Gene Martin, Jamie Keller, Dana Harper, Gerald monthly meetings with excel- Deal. Not present: Ann Little, Jimmy Little, Max George, Priscilla Helms, Richard Blanton, lent speakers and gives a local Anne Mackey, Diane Cammalleri, Kim Wallis, Phyllis Lambert, Bill Lambert, Nelda Hanna, face to the Extension Master Alix Kampmeyer, Allison Pittman, Nan Davis, and Janet Jackson.

Gardener program.

Julie Flowers, Consumer Horticulture Agent for Gaston and Cleveland County, will coordinate and instruct the program, along with Horticulture Agents from nearby counties.

Topics covered are: botany, plant propagation, houseplants, wildlife, soils and fertilizers, plant insects and diseases, weeds, vegetables, tree fruits and nuts, small fruits, landscape design, 20-year pins Sharon Lanier and Receiving their 15-year pins included: Leigh Gintert, Barbara Linster, Kathy Spencer, Jewell Vinson, Martha Robinson, Shawoody ornamentals, Susan Jenkins. ron Bean. Not present: Suzanne Griffin, Paulette Hale. and flowers.

There are currently over 250-hour pins Leigh Gin- Raxter, Linda Raxter, Gene 2000-hour pin Not present: 3000 NC EMG volunteers in tert, Donna Speed, VictoCronin, Nelda Hanna, Martha David Thornburg. Pictures the state, with over 100 in Gas- ria Rauch, Nancy Shannon, Strain, Ann Little, Priscilla were taken in groups by years ton County.

Kay Robinson, Zerina Fran- Helms. of service. cum, Sarah Froneberger, 500-hour pins Judy Jaeger, The MGGGC is proud to During the MGGGC’s Jan- Kay Cherry, Kathy Spencer, Carol Golden, Martha Robin- celebrates 30 years in 2020 uary meeting, Julie Flowers Steve Brittain, Amy Lawing, son, Jewell Vinson, Susan Jen- and is looking forward to welawarded Gaston County NC Ron Holland, Gene Martin, kins, Monica Hoehne, Michael coming the next graduating EMG volunteers award pins Gerald Deal, Amy Holland, Branch, Suzanne Griffin, Bar- particpants. recognizing both years and Camille Jones, Sharon Bean, bara Linster. Not present: PauNC State Extension Master hours of volunteer service.

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Gardener is a trademark of NC The recipients were as fol- George, Anne Mackey, Doris 1000-hour pins Dana State University and used here lows: Kellar, Jimmy Little, Henry Harper, Sharon Lanier. with written permission.

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Stanley town manager Heath Jenkins (left) read the resolution, and he along with Mayor Steven Denton presented a “key to the city” to director David Morrow.

Morehouse Glee Club performed in Stanley The Morehouse College Glee Club from Atlanta performed at First Baptist in Stanley on January, 25. The Glee Club was invited to Stanley and sponsored by the United! In Action of Stanley Churches, Inc. group. The Glee Club was presented with a key to the Town of Stanley and a resolution was adopted honoring the group.

The Morehouse College Quartet Brycen Saunders, Karrington White, Marvin Allen II, Xavier Milton.

Photos by Bill Ward

First Baptist Church of Stanley was packed for the Morehouse Glee Club performance.

The audience was full of Morehouse Glee Club glee at the show.

Winter bird watching...

By Rob Hawk NC Cooperative Extension

The Morehouse Glee Club in action.

College of Charleston announces President’s List and Dean’s List The College of Charleston congratulates more than1,800 students who were named to the Fall 2019 President’s List and Dean’s List.

Austin Purtell, of Belmont has been named to the President’s List. Purtell is an Astronomy and Computing in the Arts major.

Eryn Faggart, of Gastonia has been named to the President’s List. Faggart is a Marine Biology major.

Ilayda Wilson, of Gastonia has been named to the

Dean’s List. Wilson is an International Business major.

Tabitha Ray, of Gastonia has been named to the Dean’s List. Ray is a Business Administration major.

To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.

To quality for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.

Winter is a time for repose and reflection, and many gardeners take to bird feeding to fill their need for color, texture, and interaction with their landscape. Feeding birds can really turn into a good wholesome hobby for the entire family.

There are three main choices in food: large seeds, small seeds, and suet. Large seeds include black-oil sunflower, striped sunflower, safflower, peanuts, shelled corn, ear corn, and cardinal mixes that contain sunflower, safflower, and peanuts.

Birds that love sunflower seeds include Northern Cardinals, Blue Jays, BlackCapped and Carolina and Black-Capped Chickadees, House and Purple Finches, American Goldfinches, Evening and Pine Grosbeaks, Gray and Steller’s Jays, Nuthatches, Crossbills, and Tufted Titmouse.

Peanuts provide a nutritious diet for birds, including Black-Capped Chickadees, Nuthatches, Woodpeckers, and Blue Jays. Even Northern Cardinals will come to a pea-

nut feeder. However, these feeds also attract mammals including squirrels and raccoons.

Safflower seeds are not as attractive to these eating machines. Cracked corn and milo are attractive to house sparrows and starlings, which will discourage other birds from visiting your feeders, and are not recommended.

Small seeds include millet and Niger thistle. Millet sprinkled on the ground or in tray feeders will attract darkeyed juncos, mourning doves, and American tree, fox, Harris’, white-throated, whitecrowned and golden-crowned sparrows. Niger thistle will bring American and lesser goldfinches, common and hoary redpolls, house and purple finches, and pine sis-

kins.

Many wintering birds also benefit from suet, suet mixes, and peanut butter, including pileated, red bellied, red headed, downy and hairy woodpeckers, chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches.

Water is critical to overwintering birds. Including a heated birdbath in your feeder set up will be an open invitation to a variety of birds. Don’t worry about birds freezing if they bathe on a cold winter day. This water is primarily for drinking. Include a variety of feeders; open or covered platform feeders, suet feeders, and cylindrical feeders will be attractive to a broad variety of birds. Place feeders close to protective cover and convenient for viewing from

a window. The best feeder sites are downwind from the shelter provided by conifers, ornamental grass plantings, brushy shrub, or buildings. To avoid giving raptors or cats an advantage in catching birds, feeders should be at least 10 feet from the nearest cover where such predators could hide, like trees and deck railing. Use several feeder clusters of three or four feeders per cluster and a ground feeding site. Each cluster should include a variety of feeder types that offer larger seeds, smaller seeds, and suet.

Remember winter is a difficult time for birds. Days are often windy and cold; nights are long and even colder. The lush, berry-laden vegetation of summer and fall has withered or been consumed, and most insects have died or become dormant. Finding food can be especially challenging for birds during days with extreme cold temperatures. Setting up a backyard bird feeder makes their lives easier and ours more enjoyable. Just remember to clean feeders regularly to avoid spread of diseases between birds.

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Bryan Clingerman

Andrea Tejada and Holly Mullen.

Jasmine Ochoa and Abigail Jessen.

East Gaston students win at Engineering Fair East Gaston High School students did an amazing job at the Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GRSEF) at the Schiele Museum. Hannah Mullis won 3rd place in the Life Science category and also the

Gaston College SPARC of Genius Award. Bryan Clingerman won 2nd place in the Life Science category. Clara Cobb won 1st place in the Life Science category and the Livent Lithium Award for Excellence. Finally, Mil-

lea Styles won 1st place in the Technology/Engineering category and also the Schiele Museum Steward of the Earth Award.

Overall, East Gaston won 7 of the total 16 awards.

Hannah Mullis, Bryan

Clingerman, Clara Cobb, and Millea Styles all move on to compete in the regional science fair at UNCC on February 22nd.

Some of the EG students that took part are pictured here.

Bryson Jones and Allie Grice.

Belmont Sports Hall of Fame inductee profile – Don Davis

By Stan Cromlish This week’s Belmont Sports Hall of Fame induction spotlight shines on Don Davis who will join Pam Smith, Shelley Frye Keen, and Joe Messer as part of the 2019 Inductee class. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center of Park Street United Methodist Church.

For Don Davis, like many kids of his generations, sports played a significant role in his life as he grew up on the gridirons, hardwoods, and diamonds of Belmont. Between 1962 and 1965, he played Little League baseball and midget football, winning awards in both. Don joined Belmont’s VFW Teener League team in 1966 and became an essential contributor to the teams that won backto-back District championships in 1966 and 1967. In 1966, that team finished as runner-up in the VFW Teener League State Championship, but in 1967, nothing could stop the Belmont team from winning the District, State, and Regional Championships, which earned them a berth in the 1967 Teener League World Series.

His athletic excellence continued at Cramerton and South Point High Schools, where he played varsity baseball, basketball, and football from 1967 through 1971. Don was a four-year letterman in football and basketball, and a two-year letterman in baseball since Cramerton High School did not field a team during his career there. At South Point, he earned all-conference honors in baseball and football.

As a hitter, Don’s batting averages were astounding in 1970 and 1971 with averages of .418 and .433, respectively. Because of his hitting and fielding, Don earned the

sports were the highlight of each season, and I was fortunate and blessed to have coaches who knew the game and taught the basic skills and fundamentals that we needed. But, more importantly, they taught us to work hard, hustle, be team players, and always give 100%.”

Don’s accomplishments in

Belmont athletics and his lifetime commitment to excellence have earned Don induction into the 2019 class of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame.

Join Belmont sports fans on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 7:00 pm as we celebrate sports homecomings for Don and the rest of the

inductees. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Belmont Drug in East Belmont and State Farm at 140 North Main Street, Belmont. Tickets will not be available at the door on the night of the event, and this event is quickly selling out so do not wait to pick up tickets.

Don Davis South Point baseball team’s MVP award for 1971.

On the gridiron, Don was a defensive force, earning The Closet Defensive Player of the Year for 1970 as South Point High School fielded the first two teams in its history.

Not only was he a defensive leader, but he was an offensive power. As a running back on the 1968 Little Six High School Football Championship Team, Don picked up 900 yards and 19 touchdowns. Those 19 touchdowns gave Don the runner-up position in the Gaston County scoring race but earned him the South Point High School Best Back Award.

As an all-around athlete, Don’s competitive spirit did not end with his high school graduation. After graduation, Don attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a two-year letterman in baseball.

After college, Don’s career took him to Seneca, South Carolina, where he coached boys and girls recreational soccer, baseball, softball, and basketball teams from 1988 to 1998. As a coach, just like when he was a player, Don’s teams won city and county championships in all four recreational sports. In 1996, Don’s Dixie Youth All-Star baseball team was Sub-District Champion.

Don currently resides in Seneca, South Carolina, with his wife of forty-one years, Lynn. They had two children, Matt and Katie. Matt is a State Farm agent in Clinton, South Carolina, and Katie is a stay-at-home Mom for her three children in Clemson, South Carolina. Don’s six grandchildren call him, “Pop Pop”.

When asked about this honor, Don stated eloquently, “I grew up in a time when

Page Primary School Belmont has named its Students of the Month for January for character trait Kindness. Bottom Row L-R Stella S., Braxton C,. Lily C., Sofie D., and Bryce B. Middle Row L-R James M., Donny C., Garrett A., Raven V., Logan J., and Jimbo A. Top Row L-R Amelia M., Jackson R., Brooklyn L., and Browning W. Not pictured: Sofia K.

Local students named to Mars Hill University Dean’s List for Fall 2019 Mars Hill University recognizes 305 students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C. Among them are: Hannah K Weidenhamer of Cherryville, Reazhon Chapman

of Gastonia, Nicholas Drake Skaggs of Gastonia, Eustacia J Smith of Gastonia, Nicholas Taylor Thorpe of Lowell, Sarah Joy Ingalls of Lowesville, Brooke Desiree Buroughs of Mount Holly.

About Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University is a premier private, liberal arts institution offering over 30 baccalaureate degrees, as

well as master’s degrees in criminal justice, elementary education, and management.

Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, the campus is located just 20 minutes north of Asheville in the mountains of western North Carolina. The university’s Asheville Center for Adult and Graduate Studies is located on Airport Road in Arden.

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Belmont Middle hoops action The Belmont Middle School and Holbrook Middle School basketball teams met last week. The Belmont girls won 34-10 and the Belmont boys came out on top 42-41 in overtime. Here are some scenes from the exciting games.

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Threatt hits 1,000 as South Point marches on

By John Wilson John.bannernewws@gmail.com

It was a pretty good week for Red Raiders basketball as South Point beat East Gaston 78-49 and York 69-60.

On top of that junior, Logan Threatt topped the 1,000 point scoring mark.

South Point continues to improve as the Red Raiders are showing that they are still in the hunt for the Southwestern 2A title.

At East Gaston, the Red Raiders had no difficulties taking down the Warriors in a conference showdown.

South Point came out strong and built up a solid 37-24 halftime lead.

The Red Raiders continued to dominate in the second half and refused to give the Warriors a chance to get back in the game.

South Point would go on to beat EG 78-49.

Logan Threatt and Ayden Baker were the Red Raiders top scorers with 13 points South Point junior Logan Threatt poses with a ceremonial basketapiece. ball awarded to him after breaking the 1,000 point scoring mark The outstanding perfor- against York.

Photo Courtesy of South Point High School mance of the game would have to go to senior Grayson Point tight but York was to hold the Cougars back and Hansen. never able to set the pace. The move on for the win.

Hansen did a little bit of Ayden Baker was the everything finishing the night Red Raiders were up 36-28 at Red Raider’s top scorer with the end of the first half. with 16 rebounds, 12 points, 22 points and 11 rebounds.

In the third period, York four assists, and two steals.

The York game proved to was able to cut into the South Logan Threatt had a solid be a bit of a change of pace as Point lead trailing the Red game as well ending the night South Point took a break from Raiders 47- 41 at the end of with 21 points.

It was during the York the period. However, in the conference play.

The Cougars played South fourth, South Point was able game that Threatt topped the

1,000 point mark.

South Point head coach Kody Kubbs is proud of what Logan has accomplished and thinks he is a big part of the Red Raider’s success.

“Obviously it is always impressive when a high school basketball player scores their 1,000th point,” Kubbs said. “For Logan to score his 1,000th point with at least six games left in his

junior year just two-thirds of the way through his junior year is incredible!”

Coach Kubbs looks at Threatt as a dynamic young player who he has had the honor to watch develop.

“Not only is Logan a tremendous threat to score the basketball, as he is averaging more than 23 points per game,” Kubbs added. “He is also leading the team in as-

sists. It’s been awesome to have a front-row seat the past three years of his growth not only as a basketball player but more importantly as a young man.”

This week the 14-6 Red Raiders will get back to conference action as they travel to Forest City to take on East Rutherford followed by a home game against the R-S Central Hilltoppers.

Maxwell hits season high for Abbey Belmont Abbey’s Liam Maxwell (pictured) hit .586 with a season-high 17 kills, but the Mount Olive Trojans posted a 3-0 ( 25-17, 27-25, 25-18) Conference Carolinas men’s volleyball victory over the Crusaders last Tues-

day night. The match was the league opener for both teams.

How It Happened Maxwell did not have an error in 29 attempts. He also had a team-high six digs.

Brian Long was the next of-

fensive threat with six kills.

Brennan Davis registered 26 assists. Gage Giller equaled Maxwell with six digs, while adding three blocks and two aces. The Trojans (5-3, 1-0) hit .371 with 37 kills.

Stuart Cramer Lady Storm basketball action...

The Stuart Cramer Lady Storm basketball team took on the West Stanly girls last week. When the court dust had settled, West Stanly had come out on top 60-35. Here are scenes from the thrilling contest.

Photos by Amy Craig

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Stuart Cramer JV basketball action...

The Stuart Cramer Storm JV team also played West Stanly last week. West Stanly won 68-58.

Photos by Amy Craig

Stuart Cramer Varsity basketball action...

The Stuart Cramer Storm varsity basketball team played West Stanly last week. The Storm rolled on to an 83 to 70 victory. Here are some great action shots from the game.

Photos by Amy Craig

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Gaston Christian celebrates 100th Day of School

Gaston Christian School’s Elementary celebrated their 100th Day of School last Wednesday. A large number of students and teachers dressed as if they were 100-years-old with silver hair, canes, walkers and glasses. Many of the teachers had classroom activities based on the day’s theme such as math teambuilding exercises with one hundred marshmallows. Great fun was had by all.

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Gaston Christian Varsity Cheerleaders win competition The Gaston Christian School Varsity Cheerleaders recently traveled to Clyde A. Erwin High in Asheville where they took part in a competition at Spirit Xpress. The team went on to win their event. Congratulations!

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This is just the beginning as AJ Price breaks 1,000

By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

AJ Price is the heart and soul of the East Gaston girls basketball team. She is a dedicated and determined athlete who inspires everybody to be better.AJ’s contribution to the Lady Warriors basketball program cannot be understated.

“AJ is an outstanding young kid,” head coach David Handsel said. “She works hard to get better and as a coach, I think her best basketball is in front of her because she’s just a junior.”

Price is a player who has pushed herself to be the best she can be. She is a leader who demands a lot of herself and her teammates.

“AJ sets the tempo for our team,” Handsel explained.

“She’s a good floor leader and a very strong competitor who doesn’t like to lose.”

Price is listed as a point guard but East Gaston likes to mix it up by moving her around depending on who they are playing.

“She is a point guard,” coach Hansel noted. “But we have moved her to shooting guard. She has excellent ball-handling skills and she averages around 21 points a game.”

AJ is a down-to-earth person who has high hopes.

She has been playing basketball since she was little, very little.

“I’ve played since I was 2 years old,” AJ said. “So I’ve played for about 15 years.”

AJ’s basketball start is in line with her general outlook on life, unique. Make no mistake she is a young lady who wants to have fun, but AJ looks at the world differently than most teens. When

AJ talks about life she has a pragmatic almost adult outlook.

For AJ Price basketball is a break from the real world. A place where you can cut loose and have fun. A place where you can block the world out and live in the moment.

“It’s a real stress reliever,” AJ said. “You think about things in your life and then you come on the court and you just forget about it.”

AJ is always pushing herself. She wants to be the best she can be. She is not one to let adversity hold her back.

During her time at East Gaston and coming up at Mount Holly Middle, AJ has had to contend with a carousel of different head coaches.

At times that transitional aspect of the game can be tough on a developing player.

However, AJ chooses not to dwell on the negative, she looks at the positive aspects of the situation and strives to learn from it.

In fact, the frequent coaching changes AJ has endured has led to one of her most memorable moments on the court.

“In the 8th-grade championship game we didn’t have a consistent coach,” AJ explained. “So the coach I had told me to go out and do the best I could.”

In coaching, a comment like that is a generic nobrainer. It’s what you should say. Yet AJ didn’t look at it like that. She found motivation in that simple statement and went out to take care of business.

“I didn’t think about anything except me the ball and my teammates,” AJ went in to say.

AJ looks for motivation and inspiration where ever

are in line with her overall outlook on life.

“I want to go to college and major in criminal justice,” AJ added. “I also hope to get an opportunity to play basketball overseas. If that doesn’t work out I’d like to join the FBI or do something in the criminal justice field.”

When AJ tells you what she wants to do she does it with a quiet confidence. AJ

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Mason and Alires Price join their daughter AJ as she is awarded a game ball commemorating her reaching the 1,000 career scoring mark at a recent game against South Point.

Photo Courtesy of River Hawkins she can find it. She thinks highly of coach Handsel and East Gaston’s boys coach Eugene Farrar.

So far AJ Price has had a great run at East Gaston. Recently she eclipsed the 1,000 point mark in a game against South Point High School.

That’s a feat that the few basketball players ever achieve.

When AJ hit the mark with a layup at the beginning of the fourth period the referees stopped the game.

AJ received a standing ovation as she was brought to center court accompanied by her parents where she was presented with a ceremonial game ball.

This is definitely a young lady who has a lot going for her.

Like coach Handsel said,

her best basketball is in front of her.

That fact is hammered home when you look at AJ’s future potential.

Not to jinx her, but at AJ’s current pace she has a shot at being East Gaston’s all-time scoring leader. That’s in boys and girls basketball.

“AJ isn’t perfect,” coach Handsel said, “But we feel with her leading us that we’re going to be strong.”

More of a leadership role is something AJ would gladly accept. As she talks about her basketball dreams AJ is quick to pivot back to how important it is to help her teammates and her school.

So what does this gifted young lady hope to do in the future?

Let’s just say AJ’s plans

TYRESE JEFFRIES #2 ~ Senior

Applications are being accepted for the Commissioners’ School of Excellence, which is a unique, two-week summer enrichment program for rising tenth graders in Gaston County.

The program is held at Belmont Abbey College (June 14-25) and focuses on leadership, problem-solving, hands-on learning, and community service. Current ninth grade students interested in attending Commissioners’ School should see their high school counselor for an application. Applications are due Friday, February 14.

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Price may have lofty goals yet she is very grounded.

AJ understands that basketball affords her an opportunity to open doors to other things in life. AJ genuinely wants to pursue a career in criminal justice. She has a strong desire to help other people. That’s an admirable quality that is in short supply these days.

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ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for all shifts in the group homes. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

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IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 BEAUTIFUL REFLEKTIONS SALON & HAIR LOSS CENTER. NOW OPEN. Accepting new clientele. NOW Hiring Stylists. For more info call (980) 552-9268 DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355 APPLIANCE REPAIR AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Over 25 years of experience servicing all appliance brands; many handyman skills as well. Reliable & experienced; references available. (828) 447-5560 GUTTER BUSTERS: ALL AROUND HANDYMAN SERVICE. Including gutter cleaning and blowing and most any yard work, including minor chainsaw work/tree trimming, bush trimming/removal, planting, raised beds, spreading mulch by the truck load, removing clutter of all types, storm damage cleanup, and more. No mowing. Tidy up your place by calling Robert for a free estimate. Serving Cleveland County for years.

(980) 295-0750 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors.

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RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for small job repairs and fixes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/ Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

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Topsoil, $250.00 load. Sand, $200.00. Also Gravel, call for price. (704) 472-2185 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Small Stove Wood, all Oak, $55 per load. Delivered.

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CEMETARY PLOT AT CLEVELAND MEMORIAL. This plot is located behind the Jesus statue and is part of a 4 plot group. $1025. (704) 300-7736 HONEYBEES, 3 POUND PACKAGES $120.00 per 3 pound package. Comes with queen. Pickup day will be on March 29th dependent on weather. Mooresboro. 704472-2917, mswaf100@gmail. com THREE BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. In Gaston Memorial Park. “Coveted Vetrans Circle”.

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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.

FLAGS POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, 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 BOARDING, TRAINING, LESSONS, SALES. Carousel Farms has expanded by 5 stalls and is again accepting boarders and horses in training! 12x12 matted stalls, climate controlled barn, covered arena, turn outs, round pen, pasture, rest room, lounge, laundry, multiple tack rooms, wash rack with hot and cold water, heat lamps. Trails on property. Owner/Trainer onsite with over 35 years experience showing at the regional and National levels. All breeds welcome. Gentle colt starting. Horse care, Balanced seat, Hunt seat, Western Pleasure and Saddleseat instruction. https://carouselfarmsllc.com (480) 225-3257 teeka.leone@gmail.com

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RACING HOMING PIGEONS Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803984-6678. artsager@msn.com

OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 wk. (704) 472-7145

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Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 842-1230

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