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Volume 84 • Issue 28
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Belmont man knows Shroud of Turin inside and out by Alan Hodge Kevin Moran, 85, of Belmont says he thinks he’s unraveled the mystery surrounding the Shroud of Turin. As many of you know, and the rest are about to find out, the Shroud is said by some to be the cloth that the body of Jesus was wrapped in after he was crucified in 30AD. The Shroud first showed up in 525A.D. in Edessa, then was moved to Constantinople where it was stored from 944-1204A.D. Next, the Shroud turned up in Lirey, France where it stayed from 13531357, was in a fire in 1532 in Chambery, France, and in 1587 landed in Turin, Italy where it is still housed in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Physically, the Shroud is 3.5 ft. wide and 14.5 ft. long. It’s made of a coarsely woven cloth. It bears the resemblance of a recumbent man and that’s where the debate begins. Many scholars and historians say the man-image is Jesus, but just exactly how the “stains” on the Shroud that look like a human body got there and how they were formed has fueled conversation and controversy for centuries. Enter Moran. “I’ve studied the Shroud for over forty years,” he said. “I think it’s the seal of the resurrection of Jesus.” Moran, who attends Mass at Belmont Abbey, has an extensive background in technical matters. He is an engineer and has expertise in electrical, mechanical, and optical fields. He is an inventor, historian, and an absorber of knowledge on a grand and eclectic scale. See SHROUD page 4
Last week’s Red, White, and Belmont event was bigger and better than ever. Folks came from all over the region for the fun. Here, Malaysia and Mariah Deas had the right message on their shirts. See pages 12 and 13 for more photos. Photo by Alan Hodge
Mount Holly K9 Officers receive trauma and opioid reversal kits By Mary Smith
The Mt. Holly police K9 unit has received trauma and opioid reversal kits. Department K9s Hondo and Buzz enjoy their work as multi-purpose Patrol K9 officers. Hondo is an eight year old Tervuren Shepherd who is assigned to his handler, Corporal Austin Cox. On his days off, he enjoys walks, swimming, rolling in the grass, and napping. Buzz is a four year old Belgian Malinois who is assigned to his handler, Corporal Jonathan Moore. He is the department’s newest dog and has been assigned to the patrol unit for over a year. When he’s not working, Buzz likes to dig holes in the backyard, play with his handler’s Belmont's Kevin Moran has studied the Shroud of Turin for over children, and play with his Tug. four decades. He's seen with a bust he created showing the Both canines are experts sniffing image of Jesus and his wounds. Photo by Alan Hodge out harmful and illegal substances and
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tracking suspects involved in criminal activity. Their work can be pretty rough at times, and one never knows what type of dangerous situation could arise if they were ever to find themselves barking up the wrong tree. Last month, Buzz and Hondo were both awarded trauma kits and Naloxone/Narcan overdose reversal kits by the non-profit organization, K9s of Valor. Now these four-legged officers can get the help that they need in any type of situation. Although neither dog has ever had any major injuries on the job, one can never be too careful. “The most common drugs that these dogs come in contact with are heroin and marijuana,” said Major Brian Reagan, currently the Deputy Chief of the Mount Holly Police Department, but a former
K9 handler himself for about 9 years. “We are so grateful to receive these kits for our K9 officers, Hondo and Buzz. You never know what type of medical emergency or opioid they might be exposed to on a call,” Major Reagan continued. “With these kits we don’t have to worry about not gettingto the veterinarian in time during an emergency situation because we can provide immediate medical care on the scene.” K9s of Valor, located in Texas, is an all volunteer 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide life-saving and essential equipment such as K9 trauma kits, Narcan overdose reversal kits and Hot-N-Pop vehicle heat alarms to help keep police dogs throughout the country safe. See K9 OFFICERS page 3
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