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Belmont’s “Catawba Catfish” set swimming world on fire By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Swimmers at venues like the Olympics might earn gold medals, but Belmont has its own watery record setter in the form of Reg “Moon” Huffstetler aka the “Catawba Catfish”. Currently living at Myrtle Terrace in Belmont, 82-year-old Huffstetler has a set of swimming records to his credit as long as gold medalist Michael Phelps’ arms. Huffstetler got his swimming start in local water holes. “When I was a kid I used to dam up creeks and that plus Suttle’s swimming pool on Wilkinson Blvd. is where I learned to swim.” Huffstetler said. Huffstetler grew up on Central Avenue near where the old Belmont city swimming pool was located. It was there that the urge to swim competitively first entered his mind. “I was just 14-years-old,” Huffstetler said. “There were two college kids at the pool acting as lifeguards. We used to
race and I could beat them every time.” The Belmont pool is also where Huffstetler got the idea to engage in long distance swimming. He honed that skill by swimming the length of the pool up to 50 times without stopping. “I would swim at the pool all day and half the night,” he said. Huffstetler’s first “official” long distance swim was in the Catawba River when he was 21-years-old. For that event he jumped in the river at the Buster Boyd Bridge and stroked upstream to the bridge at Wilkinson Blvd. In Belmont- a distance of 15 miles. “It took me just over nineteen hours to make the swim,” Huffstetler said. “A man in a rowboat with a flashlight guided me in the dark. When I got to the Wilkinson bridge a thousand people was waiting.” See CATFISH page 2
Cramerton’s Central Park getting updates By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
It’s a fact that Cramerton’s Goat Island Park is the town’s recreational crown jewel, but there’s another park nearby more pastoral in nature that’s getting some much needed upgrades. Central Park dates to the 1980s and is a 20+ acre oasis of green, rolling land located off 8th Street in a quiet neighborhood. The park had become somewhat run down so Cramerton officials decided it was time for a facelift. One of the first things that’s been done is to take what was once a swampy, shallow area near the park’s upper end and turn it into a circular walking trail. Cramerton Parks and Rec director Eric Smallwood dug holes in the center of the depression and found a water pipe leak that had been causing the sogginess. “The pipe is fixed and now the area is dry,” Smallwood said. “We created a path around it and put down stone dust to form a nice track. People are coming out every evening to use it.”
Reg “Moon” Huffstetler of Belmont set many swimming records. He’s holding a trophy given to him by Humpy Wheeler for treading water for over 100 hours back in 1991 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Photo by Alan Hodge
Bridge replacement underway in McAdenville A project to replace the bridge carrying Wesleyan Road over an unnamed tributary of the South Fork River in McAdenville got started Monday, May 15. The bridge is located between Main Street (N.C. 7) and the roundabout on Church Street, near downtown McAdenville. The new bridge will be built at the same location, requiring an offsite detour for traffic during construction. The new bridge will be 60 feet long and 45 feet wide. SideCramerton Parks and Rec. director Eric Smallwood is seen at the recently refurbished picnic walks and wheelchair access ramps are also included in the shelter at Central Park. The Cramerton Community Committee gave the shelter a nice coat of paint. Photos by Alan Hodge design. It will also feature decorative columns and metal railings, similar to those on a larger bridge on N.C. 7 that crosses the South Fork River. The grounds of Central Another area of Central ments to the shelter includes While the bridge is under construction, traffic will be dePark that has received atten- ten heavy duty picnic tables Park are being reconfigured toured onto N.C. 7, Peach Orchard Road and U.S. 74. The detion is the picnic shelter. The and new doors. Plans are to for walking trails. Right now, tour will be in place through Nov. 1. The road is scheduled to shelter has had some rough install restrooms, a new roof, a series of paths are being reopen to traffic prior to the start of McAdenville’s Christmas carved into its topography. times- a tree once fell on it, and lights. lights display in December. “The paths will be paved “The shelter can be used but volunteers from the CraAdditional work on the project, like vegetation establishmerton Community Com- by anyone,” Smallwood said. with stone dust and total ment, can continue through May 2018. mittee recently pitched in “It can seat up to 60 people nearly a mile in length,” Over 4,000 cars per day currently cross the bridge. Orders and gave the shelter a nice and be rented for special oc- Smallwood said. Construction Co. will do the $1.8 million job. coat of paint. Other improve- casions.” See CENTRAL PARK page 2 See photo on page 3
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Football was another Moon Huffstetler talent as evidenced by this poster he has in his room at Myrtle Terrace.
CATFISH From page 1 That first marathon swim in the Catawba was just the start of Huffstetler’s swimming career. He has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records many times for his stamina treading water. “When I was treading water I went into another dimension,” he said. “It was like going into outer space.” Some of the water treading stints went for 100 hours, including one staged at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1991 when a special pool was constructed at turn four near the racetrack. “After I hit the 100-hour mark Humpy Wheeler gave me a big trophy, a check for $1,000, and I got to ride in a car with a model on the parade lap.” Huffstetler’s swimming took him to places such as Canada, Holland, England, and France. In 1970 he tried to swim the English
Channel from Cape Griz, France to Dover, England and was on a record-setting pace until a squall made the water too rough. In 1989, Huffstetler received an award for swimming the length and breadth of Lake Norman. He’s also a member of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame. As you might imagine, Huffstetler has an interest in the modern era’s competitive swimmers- especially the speedsters in the Olympics. “They are much more muscular than swimmers of the past,” Huffstetler said. “Swimmers in years gone by like my friend Johnny Weissmuller that played Tarzan in the movies were lanky.” For young swimmers, Huffstetler has some sage advice based on countless hours in the water. “Swimming is great exercise,” Huffstetler said. “I would tell kids to pick a goal, pick something big like swimming in the Olympics, and stick to it like I did when I was young and wanted to swim the Catawba River. You never know what you might achieve.”
Renaissance Festival auditions underway Jesters! Peasants! Nobles! Knights! The Carolina Renaissance Festival, a combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and feast, will hold open auditions on Saturday, June 10th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Saturday, June 17th from
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CENTRAL PARK From page 1 Another future addition will be benches strategically placed along the trails. The lower end of the park as well as some areas along the rim are overgrown with kudzu and other weeds, but that will soon disappear. “We have a bunch of goats that will be coming soon to eat the weeds,” Smallwood said. The overall idea behind the Central Park
fix-up is to create what Smallwood calls a “passive park” where peace and quite is the overall theme. According to Smallwood the entire Central Park package will take a couple of years to complete, and folks are looking forward to each step. “The neighborhood is excited,” Smallwood said.
Pageant orientation meetings announced The search is on for the next Miss Gastonia and Miss Gaston County. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association will sponsor two orientation meetings for young women interested in participating in this year’s Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant. The meetings will be held Tuesday, May 30 and Thursday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Potential contestants and their parents are invited to attend one of the two meetings to learn about the pageant. Young women ages 17-24 who live, attend school fulltime, or work full-time in Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, and surrounding counties may enter. Girls ages 13-17 are eligible to enter the Outstanding Teen competition. Other eligibility rules apply.
For more information, call (704) 827-7277 or visit www.missgastoniapageant. com. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, August 5 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. Four winners will
be crowned: Miss Gastonia, Miss Gaston County, Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen, and Miss Gaston County’s Outstanding Teen. They will advance to the Miss North Carolina competition in June 2018. Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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Victory Farm horse event set Come out to the Dallas Summer Classic Horse Show at Biggerstaff Arena in Dallas, on Friday, May 26 and Saturday May 27 because the Victory Farm Riders will be opening the show with their skills demonstrations. At 6 pm both nights the show will open with adult riders on Friday evening. Children through young adults will be showing off their skills on Saturday evening also at 6pm. Four of the Victory Farm Special Olympics team will be showing, as well as children from 5 years old and up. They’ve worked very hard to proudly exhibit their ability to you, so please come out and cheer for them. Victory Farm will have a booth set up for more information on therapeutic and adaptive horsemanship. Specialty gift items created and crafted by the Victory Farm Junior Board
will be on sale as well as clothing, hats and visors to support the program. You can learn about the Victory Farm and their various programs, buy unique horse-related gifts, sign up to volunteer and enjoy a beautiful evening of inspiring riders and gorgeous performance horses. Victory Farm Inc. located in Southern Gaston County – is a horsemanship program for riders with special needs. All ages and disabilities are welcome. With a specialization in adaptive horsemanship for riders with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, etc. For more information please see www.VictoryRides.org, facebook “Victory Farm Inc.” or call 704-241-2270 for an appointment to come visit.
Arts Council celebration a big hit with Chamber members The promise of a spring evening on the riverside with barbecue, live music, craft beer and rum tastings brought out lots of Chamber members and friends when Gaston Arts Council hosted Network After Work at Riverside Marina in Belmont on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Hogzilla BBQ provided the food, Muddy River Distillery offered tours and tasting, York Chester Brewing brought the beer and the Shu Band performed. Kim George, executive director of the Arts Council, coordinated the Chamber networking event. Riverside Marina opened recently at 1500 River Drive in Belmont, at the same location
as the Riverside Complex, a large former textile mill that now is home to many small businesses and provides warehousing space for many others. Network After Work is offered free for Chamber members and others interested at least once each month. Its purpose is to provide networking opportunities and also to allow members to learn about a fellow member business.The receptions usually take place at he host member’s business. For more on Gaston Arts Council call,704.853.ARTS (2787), or visit www. gastonarts.org.
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By Rev. Trent Rankin Belmont; Gabriella Rivas of Gastonia. Salvation Church The Dean’s List honors students who Gastonia, NC posted an academic average of 3.5 or better salvationchurchnc.org on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at Have you ever been in the least 12 hours during the semester. grocery store, or at the gas station, or some other public place, and run into someone who has hurt you in the past? Perhaps this person broke your heart, or betrayed your trust. How do you feel when discovering their potential. The Gaston County Family you see someone like this? We really encourage parents YMCA offers camp at six lo- Do you have anger, or maybe to give their kids the gift of cations serving all corners of even sadness for the lost camp to keep them active and Gaston County. Children from friendship? One of the most engaged all summer long.” age 3 to 15 have the opportu- difficult things for people Lail says there are five rea- nity to swim, learn, and play to do is to forgive. Matthew sons why children and teens 18:23-35 records a parable in a camp near their home as should attend summer camp: Jesus Christ teaches regardSummer camp is all about a well as specialty camps with ing forgiveness. He speaks wide variety of new experi- topic from baking to soccer! of a great king who calls in ences and exploring the out- And, to ensure that all youth the debt of his servant. The doors. YMCA camps have a have the chance to experience servant owes an incredible new adventure for every child camp, the Y offers financial amount of money he is unand teen; Day camps offer assistance to those in need. If able to pay. The king comfun, stimulating activities that you’re interested in helping mands for him and his family engage the body and mind, send kids to camp this sum- to be sold into slavery until and also help children and mer, you can donate to the Y the debt is paid. The servant teens learn the importance at gastonymca.org/giving. begs for mercy. The king has of nutrition to help improve A leading nonprofit com- compassion on him and fortheir healthy eating habits; mitted to nurturing the po- gives the debt. Later on, the While in the welcoming envitential of youth, the Y has servant finds his fellow serronment of camp, youth have vant who owes him a few dola chance to learn new skills, been a leader in providing lars. When the servant cannot and develop confidence and summer camp for over 131 pay, he also begs for mercy. independence by taking on years. The Gaston County However the forgiven servant new responsibilities and chal- Family YMCA continues to treats him with violence and lenges. Camps offer cognitive give youth an enriching, safe casts him into prison until the learning and social-emotional experience with caring staff debt is paid. The king hears of development opportunities and volunteers who model this injustice, and commands for achievement; Amidst the positive values that help build the unforgiving servant to fun of camp games, songs, their kids’ character. also be cast into prison until swimming, canoeing and talFor more information, visit his debt is paid. ent shows, campers meet new gastonymca.org/camp today. This great parable reminds friends and strengthen existing friendships. The bonds Call now ATTENTION start savi to formed at camp are important ng m uch as $ as SMOKERS 20 and lasting for many youth; a month 0 * *c om p Summer camp is an unfor- New product hits the market which will similar ared to product s gettable experience that will win the fight against COPD. Smokers give each camper memories can now stop smoking with TBX™ (and camp traditions) that will More effective than the Patch and Gum #1 Choice by Smokers Fast-Acting last a lifetime. Youth return No Side Effects or Withdrawals to school with plenty of camp 88% Success Rate vs 4% combined stories to share. success rate of the patch & gum!
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Puppies of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue has five Boxer mix puppies as our Pet of the Week. We have Elvira, Danny, Donny, Jordan, Jonathan and Eli. These babies are 9 weeks old and will be medium sized dogs as adults. They are super sweet and love to cuddle and play. They have short hair so grooming is a quick bath. They love everyone and other pets. The pups have had two distemper/parvo vaccines, several dewormings and microchipped. They have a certificate that covers the spay/neuter and rabies vaccine. Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please check out our pets. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm. About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and do-
The Stanley Fire Department recently honored Firefighter Matthew McLean who is currently deployed with the U.S. Army. Chief Keller, Deputy Chief Hullett and members of the Fire Department took the truck over to Kiser Elementary, where Firefighter McLean’s mother, Tracy, placed the honorary magnets on the truck. The honorary magnets will be on each truck while Firefighter McLean is deployed. We thank Firefighter McLean for his service to our Town and to our Country. Pictured - Town Manager Heath Jenkins, Deputy Chief Hullett, Tracy McLean, Chief Keller. Town of Stanley photo
nations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs� list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar. us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.
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Stanley Police Chief Summey, Captain Smith, Sergeant Carrigan and Town Manager Heath Jenkins represented the Stanley Police Department at the Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony. The Ceremony, held in Gastonia, honored fallen law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. For more information about Peace Officers Memorial Day, visit www.ncdoj.gov/ Peace-Officers-Memorial.aspx. On Monday, May 1st, 2017 at the Regular Council Meeting, the Town of Stanley Council voted to approve a resolution proclaiming April 30-May 6,2017 as Law Enforcement Week and May 4, 2017 as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day in the Town of Stanley. Town of Stanley photo
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Church Directory Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
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Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
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
Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
East Belmont Baptist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
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 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
Covenant United Methodist
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
First Baptist Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Employees of
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church
704-867-2317
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
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
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Community Pentecostal Center
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
First United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
Westview Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
First Free Will Baptist Church
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
LOWELL
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
Bethlehem Church
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
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Stanley Church of God
Epic Church
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Living Witness Ministries
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Second Baptist Church
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Springwood Freewill Baptist St. Marks United Methodist Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Cramerton Temple of God Church
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
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CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
North Main Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
New Covenant United Methodist
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
McAdenville Baptist Church McAdenville Wesleyan Church
339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
143 Church St. 704-824-5380 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
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Lakeview Baptist Church
208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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Banner-News Obituaries East Belmont Church of
Margaret Rhyne Sparks Belmont- Margaret Rhyne Sparks, 90, passed away April 3, 2017 at Carillion Assisted Living Center, Cramerton. She was born November 12, 1926 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late J. Arthur and Ola Clawson Rhyne. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Sparks.
Margaret graduated from Belmont High School and Lenoir Rhyne College. She taught for 38 years in Belmont schools, was a member of First Baptist Church and the Belmont Historical Society. She is survived by her sister, Lillie Rhyne Tate of Aiken, SC; niece, Cheryl Tate Allen of Aiken, SC; nephew, Jeffrey Rhyne Tate of Midland, GA; niece, Ellen Havens Curlee of Greensboro, NC; nephews, Charles Havens of Asheboro, NC and Frank Havens of Climax, NC. A private graveside service was held at 1:00 pm, Saturday at Gaston Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Baptist Children’s Home, 204 Idol Street Thomasville, NC 27360 Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Sparks family.
God Memorial Day event
The East Belmont Church of God will be presenting a very special Memorial Day Service on Sunday Morning May 28 starting at 10:55 am. The service will honor the men and women of yesterday and today who have served this Nation and given so much. The Church wants to use this service to say thank you! The Memorial Service will provide a combination of music, video presentation, and heart stirring tribute that everyone will appreciate and enjoy. After the Patriotic Service is completed on the inside, at 11:45am the Church will move to the outside, around a newly erected flag pole, for an American Flag Dedication Service. The Gaston County Marine Corps League will be conducting the Flag Raising and Dedication Service. The Men’s Fellowship, of East Belmont Church of God, raised the funds for the purchase and instillation of the Flag Pole and the American and Christian Flag, Their purpose was to demonstrate a patriotic spirit and their love and prayers for our country. Our thoughts and prayers are that God will bless all those who have sacrificed so much and that God will bless the United States of America.
Meditations Let Jesus heal the divide By Angela Pleasants District Superintendent of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches
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Scenes from Garibaldi Fest The City of Belmont held its annual Garibaldi Fest last Saturday in Stowe Park. Glorious weather brought out a huge throng of folks. Photos by Bill Ward
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Spiritual Gardening: Rule Well, God’s Way
The Churchmen, a bluegrass quartet from Collinsville VA, will be in concert at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Lowesville (Stanley) NC Saturday May 27th 6:00 PM. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Southern Gospel every 2nd Saturday and Bluegrass every fourth. Contact 704-618-9762. Carroll Cooke photo
Billy Graham Outreach at Spencer Mtn Baptist Spencer Mtn. Baptist Church, 135 Lowell Spencer Mtn. Rd., is starting a Billy Graham outreach program called “My Hope”. Everyone is invited to come! The church will be showing a series of inspiring videos approximately 30 min. in length the last Sunday
each month at 6 PM. On May 28 the show will be “Captured by Grace”....the Louis Zamperini story. Some of the other titles are “The Cross”, “Defining Moments”, “ Lose to Gain” and “Heaven”. Contact: Jim Sowell (704)813-8673.
Genesis 1:27-28, says God considered His creation of Adam and Eve and told them in verse 28 “be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” (New American Standard translation) What do you suppose God meant by “subdue?” I believe He meant mankind to have dominance or control over those areas. But what does that really mean? During the 1800’s for instance, it only took about 50 years for trappers to decimate the beaver population, and about 80 years to eliminate the great herds of buffalo which had numbered an estimated 70 million. Is this what God had in mind? In Legends of America, Tom Nixon alone, in 1873, is credited with killing 120 buffalo in 40 minutes, all while a well-dressed audience watched from a nearby hillside. A buffalo weighs between 1,000 and 2,000 pounds and most often, during 80 years of slaughter, few parts of these millions of animals were eaten but instead, just left to rot on the ground; for what purpose? In 2015, an estimated 40% of the food produced in the United States was never consumed; about70 billion tons ended in landfills. Even if these figures are exaggerated, that’s still a contemporary, staggering amount of waste! I’m an avid hunter and fisherman; responsible hunting to me means I eat what I kill; predators notwithstanding. And if I grow it, I eat it or give it away. I somehow adopted a natural sensitivity to subduing the earth without wasting it. Can we know God’s mind
for sure? Is there clarification in scripture? It says “fill” not decimate. One morning I Dennis Siracusa woke to a horrible sound from my cockatiel cage. Buddy was tangled in the threads of the blanket covering his cage. He was tied up, desperate, bloody, and pinned to the side of the cage. I had to do something quickly. I securely grabbed him and he securely chomped on my hand. Birds can’t talk (much) but when I started to pull on the string certain ways, Buddy bit harder and I am sure it was his way of saying…. Hey that hurts! The bible has more than 1,200 names or descriptions of God such as He is love, just, a refuge, an ever present help in trouble, defender, creator, and judge. Does it make sense that this God wants mankind to treat His animal and plant creation casually; wastefully; unkindly? Aren’t we to rule well and represent God by caring for His creation responsibly for the good of all mankind? As we buy food, grow gardens, hunt and fish let’s give thought to our human propensity toward greed and overindulgence, waste, and lack of sensitivity toward those less fortunate. We can all do many creative, helpful, prolific things to make this a better world with God’s help. Let’s look for ways to be wise and benevolent caretakers God wants us to be, daily.
South Point High School fall and winter sports teams named NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete Teams By Charlotte Sauntner Twelve fall - winter sports teams and 171 athletes at South Point High School earned scholar-athlete recognition by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association for the 2017 fall and winter sports seasons. Teams of five or more members must have a 3.1 or higher unweighted GPA to earn the awards, while individuals must achieve at least a 3.5 weighted GPA during the first semester. South Point’s Scholar-Athlete teams and GPAs; Women’s Swimming (3.646); Women’s Tennis (3.607); Wrestling (3.566); Women’s Golf (3.750); Women’s Cross Country (3.729); Men’s Cross Country (3.550); Men’s Varsity Basketball (3.528); Women’s Varsity Basketball (3.450); Women’s Varsity Volleyball (3.375); Men’s Varsity Soccer (3.613); Varsity Cheerleading ( 3.413); Men’s Swimming (3.408). South Point’s Individual scholar-athletes: Alexander Abernathy, Alexandria Airhart, Josie Airhart, Jake Alexander, Arman Ali, Corbin Allen, Sydney Allen, Emily Axtell, Sarah Axtell, Zachary Baker, Drake Ballard, Wesley Barker, Rebecca Bartlett, Audrey Beaty, Curtis Beaty, Allison Blanchard, John Blount, Edward Bogen, Elizabeth Bogen, Ben Bogle, Natalie Bond, William Bowman, Jacob Boyd, Ja’quasia Brooks, Ethan Broome, Nathan Brown, Sean Burns, Trinity Butler, Carson Campbell, Anthony Canterberry, Dorothy Carnes, Audrey Carter, Charles Cason, Victoria Cheeseman, Jonathan Clark, Nolan Cochran, Garvin Collins, Roberta Cook, Brooke Cox, Justin Crawford, Liam Curl, Phillip Davis, Sophia DeMark, Olivia Devine, Caitlyn Dorfmeister, Larry Dowdy, Gavin Dowell, Madison Eldridge, Tiffany Falls, Nick Farmer, Blaine Featherston, Tyler Felts, Brittany Franks, George Gadd, Nicholas Gange, Jared Granade, James Granson, Jaelin Griffin, Justin Grigg, Keaton Hale, Tylik Hall, Chloe Hamilton, Nathan Hamilton, Bailey Hanafin, Sophie Hanafin, Sadie Hannafin, Camryn Harris, Victoria Harris, Jessica Helton, Abigail Henry, Victor Hernandez, Evon Houser, Olivia Hyde, Ethan Jackson, Niren Johal, Catherine Johnson, Chloe Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Katelyn Jones, Courtney Karagias, Reagon Kasper, Hannah Keel, Henry Keel, Emma King, Mary Lane, James Lassiter, Lee Lawing, Scottie Lee, Sarah Leonhardt, Kevin Li, Kennedy Logan, Abigail Long, Alex-
ander Long, Kaleb Long, Mollie Lund, Rena Mageras, Nicholas Matthew, Dylan Maynard, Victoria McAlister, Dy’Air McCormick, Max Mead, Joshua Millsplaw, Claire Mitchell, Nick Muse, Matthew Nehring, Frank Nichols, Moses Nueman, Myiah Nueman, Collin Owensby, Andrew Pate, Clayton Pearson, Ariana Perry, Colby Persgard Howe, Bao Phan, Francisco Pinto, Seline Pons, Riley Racz, Emily Ratchford, Claudia Rey Nanclares, Nicholas Rhodes, Andrew Robinson, Matthew Robinson, Ava Rose, Mikayla Rose, Colton Russell, Sofia Saiz, Abbey Sanders, Elizabeth Sauser, Zachary Scandrett, Jordyn Scheitler, Emma Schmitke, Joel Scipio, Taylor Shane, Seth Shealy, D’Azah Smith, Gracie Smith, Hunter Smith, Rhiannon Smith, Sophie Smith, Carlin Spence, Marshall Spencer, Anna Spurrier, Taylor Stachnik, Jacob Stinnett, Haley Stockton, Hannah Stockton, Chase Sturgis, Savannah Swanson, Madison Taylor, Allie Temple, Kaylee Thagard, Katherine Thorneburg, Margaret Thorneburg, Justin Tolbert, Charlie Tran, Brandon Tudor, Blake Turner, Isabella Vargas, Mary Vargas, Macie Wagner, Isaac Walker, Mary Walker, John Warren, Carley Weaver, Jason Webb, Patterson Webb, Adam Whiteman, Zachary Williams, Aurora Ziemer, Blake Zieske. Women’s Swimming – Sydney Allen, Emily Axtell, Sarah Axtell, Audrey Beaty, Allison Blanchard, Elizabeth Bogen, Trinity Butler, Victoria Cheeseman, Roberta Cook, Blaine Featherston, Brittany Franks, Chloe Hamilton, Jessica Helton, Rachel Henninger, Alyson Horne, Olivia Hyde, Christina Jones, Reagon Kasper, Mary Lane, Lee Lawing, Kennedy Logan, Abigail Long, Mollie Lund, Rena Mageras, Claire Mitchell, Bao Phan, Seline Pons, Elizabeth Sauser, Emma Schmitke, Rhiannon Smith, Gracie Smith, Sophie Smith, Carlin Spence, Kaylee Thagard, Macie Wagner, Mary Walker. Men’s Swimming – Drake Ballard, Jeffrey Barker, John Blount, Jakobe Cherry, Jonathan Clark, Garvin Collins, Tyler Felts, Eli Fermaglich, George Gadd, Jared Granade, Jacob Johnson, Kevin Li, Alexander Long, Clayton Pearson, Paul Schwindeman, Seth Shealy, Hunter Smith, Marshall Spencer, Isaac Walker. Women’s Cross Country – Alexandria Airhart, Natalie Bond, Sophia DeMark, Evon Houser, Kortni Hunt, Catherine Johnson, Katelyn Jones, Emma King, Mikayla Rose, Ava
Rose, Kaylee Thagard, Aurora Ziemer. Men’s Cross Country – Alexander Abernathy, Drake Ballard, Ethan Bianucci, Ben Bogle, Nathan Brown, Justin Crawford, Tylik Hall, Jacob Johnson, Connor Kellogg, Joshua Millspaw, Colby Persgard Howe, Francisco Pinto, Andrew Robinson, Jacob Stinnett, Justin Tolbert. Women’s Varsity Basketball – Brooke Cox, Tiffany Falls, Jaelin Griffin, Abigail Henry, Dy’Air McCormick, Abigail Morgan, Myiah Nueman, Riley Racz, Portia Shouse, Kayleigh Shreffler, Taylor Stachnik, Haley Stockton, Hannah Stockton, Tatelynn Stowe, Lauren Tyson. Men’s Varsity Basketball – Zachary Baker, Charles Cason, Niren Johal, Nick Muse, Moses Nueman, Chase Sturgis, Blake Turner, Zachary Williams, Blake Zieske. Women’s Tennis – Carson Campbell, Brooke Cox, Sophie Hanafin, Bailey Hanafin, Sarah Leonhardt, Claire Mitchell, Abigail Morgan, Merit Morgan, Myiah Nueman, D’Azah Smith, Anna Spurrier, Taylor Stachnik, Isabella Vargas, Mary Vargas. Wrestling – Corbin Allen, Wesley Barker, Nick Barnes, William Bowman, Ethan Broome, Nathan Broome, Chucky Church, Liam Curl, Larry Dowdy, Gavin Dowell, Justin Grigg, Nathaniel Jones, Joshua Millspaw, Matthew Nehring, Adam Nguyen, Collin Owensby, Andrew Pate, Nicolas Rhodes, John Warren. Women’s Golf – Josie Airhart, Claudia Rey Nanclares, Abbey Sanders, Jordyn Scheitler, Katherine Thorneburg. Volleyball – Jada Alston, Rebecca Bartlett, Dorothy Carnes, Audrey Carter, Madison Eldridge, Brittany Franks, Camryn Harris, Rachel Henninger, Savannah Swanson, Madison Taylor, Carley Weaver, Patterson Webb. Men’s Soccer – Arman Ali, Zachary Baker, Curtis Beaty, Jacob Byrd, Juan Calles, George Gadd, Henry Keel, James Lassiter, Kaleb Long, Nicholas Matthew, Dylan Maynard, Colby Persgard Howe, Andrew Robinson, Taylor Shane, Seth Shealy, Charlie Tran, Brandon Tudor, Isaac Walker, Jason Webb, Adam Whiteman. Varsity Cheerleading – Ja’Quasia Brooks, Olivia Devine, Caitlyn Dorfmeister, Jailah Grier, Sadie Hannifin, Victoria Harris, Jessica Helton, Chloe Johnson, Christina Jones, Courtney Karagias, Hannah Keel, Victoria McAlister, Allison Parker, Ariana Perry, Emily Ratchford, Sofia Saiz, Allie Temple, Kaylee Thagard, Margaret Thorneburg, Aurora Ziemer.
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The Mount Holly Police Chaplains (center) recently hosted a delicious lunch for MHPD officers and staff. The Chaplains held this luncheon in honor of Police Memorial Week. “We are very blessed to have these great people working side by side with us,” said Chief Don Roper. MHPD photo
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South Point senior Brittany Franks, front row, has signed a national letter of intent to play softball at Brevard College. Front row from the left are her sister, Hailey Franks; her father, Corky Franks; Brittany; and her mother, Amy Franks. Back row from the left are South Point Athletic Director, Kent Hyde; South Point head softball coach, Leah Brooks; South Point assistant softball coach, George Kitchen; and Stephanie Denton, South Point assistant principal. Charlotte Sautner photo
The streaks ends, South Point falls to Cuthbertson by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
Well, sadly it’s over. Last week the Red Raiders lost in the third round of the state baseball playoffs. Big Red fell to Cuthbertson 11-5. The loss ended what had been a 10 game win streak. The loss also bumped the Red Raiders out of the state championship race. Things started off good for South Point. The Red Raiders were up 1-0 at the end of the 1st inning. Cuthbertson responded in the 2nd inning when they took over the lead. After that the Cavaliers never trailed again. Cuthbertson nailed South Point with some heavy hitting. Red Raider pitching and defensive unit gave up 14 hits. Ethan Shell took the loss for South Point. As tough as any loss is the Red Raiders need to look at 2017 as a success. Getting into the 3rd round of the playoffs is no small task. South Point ended 2017 at 23-6. This season the Red Raiders won the Big South conference title and the Big South Tournament. The 10 game winning streak was something people really talked about.
The Red Raiders got it done this year playing solid team baseball. There were no superstars on this roster. Just a group of all around solid baseball players. No one player needed to carry the load. There were several people capable of making things happen in any given game. In March head coach Jason Lineberger summed it up like this. “We have 14 players on varsity.” Lineberger said. “All have contributed. We are deep enough that it’s not the same people every night.” Now South Point will need to say goodbye to a few players that were solid contributors this year. Tim Davila, Nick Farmer, Mason Secrest and Grant Tilley will be graduating next month. It’s time for the next generation of Red Raiders to step up. Next year it looks like the Red Raiders will be well prepared as they move to the Southwestern 2A Conference. The fact that the Red Raiders are moving down from 3A to 2A means that South Point should fair well in their new digs.
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This spring, Ida Rankin Student Council members decided that they wanted to make a difference in their local community of Mount Holly. They worked to plan and organize their first ever Can Food Drive for the Mount Holly CRO. Students at Ida Rankin went above and beyond, bringing in over 3,000 cans in only one week! The Student Council worked to categorize and box up the cans to take to the CRO. They were very excited to help out their local community. Gaston Schools photo
Realignment poses new challenges for area schools By John Wilson These members of the Gaston Braves were seen at a recent practice session. Coach Mark King photo
American Legion baseball is back With the coming of summer, area baseball fans eagerly look forward to another season of American Legion Baseball. Belmont Post 144 along with Stanley Post 266 will again sponsor the Gaston Braves as they open the 2017 campaign this week. Braves Athletic officer, Jeff Gibson, has worked closely with Belmont Abbey College Athletic Director, Stephen Miss and head baseball coach, Chris Anderson in arranging for all home games to be played at “The Yard” on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. The team is looking forward to playing on a college campus and the location is in the center of our fan base which should work well for those attending American Legion games this summer. Last week, G-Braves head coach Mark King welcomed approximately 30 players to the opening practice. Schools represented were South Point, East Gaston, Lincoln Charter, Olympic, North Gaston and Gaston Christian. A top notch squad can be selected from these schools and a championship season is the team’s goal.
Coach King has very capable assistant coaches in Kenneth Pasour and Justin Williams. Top returning players from last year’s squad include McKinley Scott, Grant Tilley, Mason Secrest, Walker Featherstone, Nick Farmer, Ryan Hines, Caleb Hager, Jordan Helms and Tyler Hannifan. Talented newcomers include Timothy Davila, Ethan Shell, Scottie Lee, Zack Summerville, Matt Stokes, Nic Rosen, Strat Guy, Thomas Kuchenbred and Austin Paradis. The G-Braves compete in Area IV, which is considered the strongest division of American Legion play in North Carolina. Strong competition can be expected from the likes of Mint Hill, Union Co., Shelby, Cherryville, Caldwell Co. and Hickory. However with the talent on hand, our Braves should be most competitive in every outing. The schedule is included in this week’s edition of the Banner-News and fan support is very important in the team’s success. Exciting American Legion Baseball is awaiting you at Belmont Abbey College this summer.
Gaston Braves 2017 Baseball Schedule Date Team Thurs. May 25 Queen City Fri. May 26 Shelby Sun. May 28 Kings Mt. Wed. May 31 Huntersville Fri. June 2 Kings Mt. Sat. June 3 Maiden Mon. June 5 Gastonia Thurs. June 8 Union Co. Fri. June 9 Huntersville Sun. June 18 Mint Hill (DH start time 5:00) Mon. June 19 Maiden Wed. June 21 Lincoln Co Fri. June 23 Union Co Sat. June 24 Queen City Sat. June 25 Shelby Tues. June 27 Gastonia Wed. June 28 Lincoln County Athletic Director: Jeff Gibson Coaches: Mark King, Kenneth Pasour, Justin Williams, All games Start at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted.
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For most area high schools the 2016-2017 sports calendar is a wrap. This last year included some real highs, and some disappointing lows. For many coaches and athletes the new focus will now be on next year. However, next year will stack up a bit different due to the changing demographics of Gaston County. This year the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) put a new conference realignment in play. That realignment sent shock waves through North Carolina, and more specifically Gaston County. Big South favorites East Gaston and South Point have moved down from 3A to 2A status. That means that they are moving to a new home, the newly created Southwestern 2A Conference. Cramer will stay in the Big South. The new Big South will be made up of only 3A schools. So what does that mean? The new Big South will consist of schools from Gaston and Cleveland County. The new conference now looks like this; BIG SOUTH 3A Ashbrook Burns North Gaston Hunter Huss Stuart Cramer Forestview Crest Kings Mountain The newly created Southwestern 2A is spread across three counties. The Southwestern includes schools from Gaston, Cleveland and Rutherford counties. That conference looks like this; SOUTHWESTERN 2A Chase East Rutherfordton R-S Central South Point East Gaston Shelby Already the new lineup is creating opportunities and challenges. One is travel. Both conferences are spread out. The Southwestern may encompass a larger area than any other conference in the state. So far the feedback from area coaches has been positive. Most are looking forward to squaring off against a new group of schools. When South Point’s new head coach Adam Hodge was selected to lead the Red Raiders he was looking forward to the change. “It’s fun to play different people,” Hodge said. “I’m thrilled with it.” Cramer’s girls basketball coach Carey
Pohlman has mixed feelings. “Well I think it will be a tougher conference overall for us,” Pohlman said. “I’m not thrilled about traveling longer for conference games, but it will be better for playoff seeding in an all 3A conference.” South Point’s Leah Brooks is already getting ready for what the Lady Raiders softball team will have to deal with. “Our new conference will be tough on us,” Brook said. “But we are going into it thinking as it’s a clean slate. I will be a new start and we are going to practice even harder.” Coach Brooks is aware of the fact that the distance between schools in the Southwestern will be something the Lady Raiders will have to adjust to. “Our biggest hurdle is going to be how we play after the long bus trips to away games,” Brook added. “We are use to traveling from 5-35 minutes. Now we are looking at being on a bus 1 1/2 hours before we play a game.” Cramer’s head football coach Ben McMillan was straight up as to what he thought the new conference meant for Storm football. “In my opinion, I think it will be one of the best football conferences in the state.” One area coach won’t get to experience the changes. East Gaston’s David Hayes, who has the head coach for the Lady Warriors basketball team and an assistant coach for the EG football team is moving back home to Trinity NC. Hayes expressed views similar those of the other coaches. “I think the new conference will be very competitive,” Hayes said. “It will be exciting to play South Point and Shelby in football.” One thing is for sure. The new changes will ripple across all sports. Adjusting to a new reality is going to be paramount. “The basketball conference will be very tough,” Hayes said. “Especially girls. It does present a new challenge as far as travel goes. It is definitely an opportunity to get creative with non-conference schedules.” Hayes makes a good point. Just because traditional rivals may have switched conferences it doesn’t mean there isn’t a chance to see old school match ups. Many of the old Gaston County rivalries will remain, but they will be played in a nonconference capacity. Some rivalries, sadly are history. For example, in football, South Point will not be playing North Gaston and Huss. East Gaston won’t play Forestview, Huss and Ashbrook. It will make many people happy to know that East Gaston and South Point will continue to play Cramer. The new lineups will definitely add some spice to the sports landscape.
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The first Gaston College Scholar of Global Distinction graduates Gaston College graduated its first Scholar of Global Distinction on Friday, May 12. Avalon Warren, earned her Associate of Arts degree, qualified for this recognition by taking a number of globally-intensive courses, participating in international activities and dialogues, and by dedicating time to a global experience. She also compiled and presented a portfolio documenting all the completed initiative requirements. The Gaston College Scholars of Global Distinction (GCSGD) initiative is part of the NC Global Distinction program, a collaboration between North Carolina community colleges and UNC at Chapel Hill to globalize the curriculum and increase faculty and student involvement in global issues, activities, and dialogue. Coordinating the GCSGD initiative is the Global Imprints team at Gaston College, which is composed of faculty and staff members who are committed to creating opportunities that build and enhance global awareness, inspire cultural competence, stimulate personal ethical growth, and deepen intellectual inquiry at the College as well as in the larger community. Warren learned about the GCSGC initiative during a class taught by Brian Bookout, instructor of history and sociology and Chair of the Global Imprints Team. The concept seemed to be a perfect fit for her interests and she asked how she could join. Bookout told her what she needed to do, and she applied to participate. Spring 2017 was the first full semester for the GCSGC initiative. Recognizing Warren’s intense interest in global studies, the Global Imprints Team enabled her to fulfill the requirements of the initiative within just one semester by accepting the credit hours she had earned with some relevant classes she had taken previously. Warren, 18 years old, currently lives in Dallas, N.C. She grew up in Shelby, where she was home-schooled. She developed a fascination with other cultures through the example and encouragement of her parents. “Since I was a child my parents exposed me to all sorts of intercultural experiences,” Warren said. “International travel wasn’t necessarily an option financially, but they believed that within our ‘melting pot’ of a country there was still much to discover, so they would take me all over the place throughout the U.S. “Whether we were in the rough inner city or a quiet indigenous community, my parents wanted me to experience everything,” she continued. “If we were ever in a big city, it was always a major priority to visit the Chinatown (my personal favorite activity), we would attend different religions’ worship services, and my parents made it a point to eat the food native to that area. It gave me a sense of understanding, acceptance, and love for all people, no matter their background, race, gender, or religion.” “Avalon has been our most passionate student since the beginning and has really shown a willingness to expand her knowledge of globally-themed issues as is evidenced by her attendance and participation in most of the relevant events we have held over the past two semesters,” said Bookout. “Avalon’s successful completion will be recognized on her Gaston College transcript as well as with certificates of completion from both UNCChapel Hill and Gaston College.” Currently, approximately 12 students are participating in the GCSGD initiative. To become a Gaston College Scholar of Global Distinction, students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a grade of A or B in globally-intensive courses such as Art Appreciation, World Geography, World Civilization, International Cultural Exploration, International Business, Global Logistics, Spanish, and certain sections of Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Computers, and Writing/Research in the Disciplines. Also required is a global experience with a minimum of 30 hours in a study abroad or domestic intercultural experience program, each
featuring a service-learning project. A journal about the experience must be submitted. Warren’s Study Abroad experience was her June 2016 trip to Singapore with the Yale Young Global Scholars proAvalon Wheeler gram, which is designed for outstanding high school students from around the world. The trip was Warren’s first international excursion. “I was exposed to so many different cultures and I met so many wonderful people from over 12 countries,” she said. “The amount of diversity in the world never ceases to amaze me. Though there is much to discover within our own country, I think it is important for everyone to explore internationally. It is truly life-changing.” Students in the GCGSD initiative must participate in at least eight events pertaining to international activities and dialogue, and must write reflective essays on each event. The events could include passport events, oncampus activities with a global component; WorldQuest, an international knowledge competition produced by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte; or Global Imprints activities like the Turning Pages International Book Club, the ReelCulture film series, and the Global Imprints speakers and performances events. These events have included presentations on global travel and world religions, and a historical overview of the Gaston College study abroad program. With pre-approval by the Global Imprints Team, other activities and events at Gaston College, such as those presented by the Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee (MAC), may also qualify for the initiative. Beginning in the fall 2016 semester, Warren took advantage of the wide variety of oncampus events, ranging from documentary film showings to musical performances to presentations by notable speakers, that fulfilled the requirements of the GCSGD initiative. One of her favorite events was the screening of the PBS film “Neuland,” sponsored jointly by Global Imprints and MAC. “I was always engaged and excited to attend whatever MAC and Global Imprints presented,” she said. “They really know how to keep things interesting and fresh.” Warren recommends the initiative to anyone who is interested in exploring different cultures. “Although becoming a Scholar of Global Distinction required a good bit of time, dedication, and hard work, everything was so enjoyable and it felt more like entertainment than education,” she said. “That’s not to say I didn’t learn anything. I feel as though my understanding of the world around me and the social issues that follow has increased substantially. The initiative and the Global Imprints Team were wonderful.” Participation in the Gaston College Scholar of Global Distinction initiative reaffirmed Warren’s desire for a career involving cultural diversity and international exposure. “I hope to pursue a career in International Affairs within the government. It is my ultimate goal to become member of the U.S. Congress or to be a U.N. Ambassador,” she said. “I’m not sure if my career and/or education will be international or domestic, but for now I am just going to continue my studies and learn everything I can so that one day I can be an honorable and good servant to our country, our world, and all of the good people in it.” For more information about the Gaston College Scholar of Global Distinction initiative, contact Deborah Neuman at 704-9226238 or neuman.deborah@gaston.edu.
The Gaston Christian School International Club sponsored a high school-wide “Flip Flop Drop”, collecting flip flops of all sizes to be sent to Honduras. 337 pairs of flip flops were sent with the high school mission team as they travelled to Honduras with Louder Than Words Ministries over spring break, April 7-14. The students delivered the shoes to La Choguara, one of the poorest regions of Honduras in the department of Intibucá, according to Mark Moore, the team’s leader and teacher at Gaston Christian High School. Mr. Moore is also the Director of Louder Than Words Ministries. The school’s mission team distributed some of the flip flops to ladies involved in a ladies’ Bible study, children taking part in Vacation Bible School, and men with whom they worked alongside of at various construction sites, just to name a few of the ministry opportunities. The mission team included: (Students) Daniel Moore, Andrew Morgan, Breanna Barrett, Andie Ervay, Emily Egeln, Mary Kate Bowman, Blake Cobb, Will Morrison, Hannah Overton, Ashley McGraw, Ellise Zukaitis, Luke Springs, Laramie House, Olivia Haven, Payton Taylor, Patricia Williams, (International students) Tianyi “Alexander” Jiang , Chayathorn “Larry” Akramongkolrojn, and Ruixue “Snow” Zhou (Adults) Mark Moore, Becky Morrison, Michael Haven, and Bill Egeln. GCS photo
Nursing scholarships available for 2017-2018 Mended Hearts, Inc. is a national volunteer organization that offers peer support to cardiac patients and their families. The Gastonia Chapter of Mended Hearts will offer scholarships to Gaston County residents either currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a nursing curriculum for the 2017-2018 academic year. The scholarship will cover a portion of the total costs of tuition and fees for each semester provided that the recipient remains in good standing with the institution where enrolled. Applications may be obtained from Caromont Health, Gaston College, Central Piedmont Community College, or by contacting Mended Hearts at 379mhrts@att.net. Completed applications should be mailed to the address below by June 15, 2017.
Mended Hearts Gary A Mims Scholarship 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 All applications will be reviewed by a committee of Mended Hearts volunteers, and follow-up interviews will be scheduled for applicants chosen for consideration. Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the school in which the recipient is enrolled. If the recipient has already paid tuition or fees by the date awards are announced, the school will refund the award amount directly to the student. Additional information about Mended Hearts can be obtained at www.mendedhearts.org. Also see Gastonia Chapter 379, 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, www.mendedhearts.org.
Work continues at a rapid pace on the new Stanley Middle School. The blue color of the building is due to a special wrapping material used to protect the brick veneer. Gaston Schools photo
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Gaston County Schools Points of Pride
The Gaston County Quiz Bowl winners were Highland School of Technology, During the last week of first place; South Point High May, Gaston Day School School, second place; and eighth grader Chad SaunBessemer City High School, ders will travel to Washthird place. ington D.C. to compete in Scott Heavner of Cherthe 2017 Scripps National ryville High School was Spelling Bee. Chad won named the North Carolina both the Gaston Day School Bee and the Gaston County High School Athletic AssoBee earlier this year to adciation’s (NCHSAA) Basevance to this prestigious ball Coach of the Year. contest. The Belmont Middle BatGDS photo tle of the Books team placed second in the state competition. The school has won the county and regional competitions for the past three years. Trinity Knauf of Belmont Middle School achieved a county record in soccer for most goals scored in a single Gaston Day School is proud to season with 38. The previous announce that Mr. Jesse Cole will record was 32. be the 2016-2017 GDS CommenceSouth Point High School ment Speaker on Saturday, May senior Michaela Taylor will 27th at 11am in the PKW Theatre. have her original poem, Cole is currently the Owner of the “Swan Lake,” published in Savannah Bananas and Gastonia the American High School Grizzlies baseball teams. Poets anthology. GDS photo Rebecca Gomez of Highland School of Technology is the recipient of the James Buie Scholarship, which provides full tuition for her to study criminal justice at Belmont Abbey College. The following middle school choral students participated in the Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) Festival at Wingate University: Belmont Middle, superior rating; Bessemer City Middle, excellent rating; Cramerton Middle, superior rating; Holbrook Middle, superior rating; Mount Holly Middle, superior rating; Southwest Middle, superior rating; and Stanley Middle, superior and excellent ratings. Katie Kiser of Highland School of Technology won first place in the statewide InvestWrite finance contest. The East Gaston High School concert choir sang the national anthem for the Charlotte Hornets game on April 5. Students at Bessemer City Primary, Cherryville Congratulations to Stuart Cramer High teacher Phoebe Lawing Elementary, McAdenville (center) for being chosen as Keep Gastonia Beautiful Green Elementary, and Springfield Teacher of the Year and Trish Jones for Custodian of the Year. Elementary enjoyed a visit Student Dylan Mills received Honorable Mention for Green Stu- from “Hugo the Hornet,” dent of the Year. who brought the Charlotte Gaston Schools photo Hornets’ book bus to the
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Gaston County’s recently named Teacher of the Year Mindee Mammano got a nice congratulatory surprise from the students and staff at Stuart Cramer High with these balloons and plaque. Mammano teaches social studies at Stuart Cramer. schools and gave a fun presentation about the importance of reading. Webb Street School hosted its second annual fashion show and raised more than $20,000 for the school’s inclusive accessible playground project. More than 40 student models participated in the event along with professional models and designers from the Charlotte area. The North Gaston High School yearbook was recognized for excellence and featured in the 2017 Jostens Look Book, which celebrates the “best of the best” in yearbook design and coverage. It was one of only 418 yearbooks selected for the recognition from approximately 3,000 school publications. Sherwood Elementary kindergarten teacher Christine Lutz and East Gaston High School automotive teacher Shane Hawkins were recognized on Tuesday, May
2 during Teacher Appreciation Night at the Charlotte Knights baseball game. They will be honored along with other teachers in the Charlotte area who received the “Teachers Getting Results” award presented by Fox 46 Charlotte. South Point High School student Madeline Bame won the Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship and will be recognized during the Blumey Awards ceremony on May 21. She also received
the Cindy Mackie Foundation Music Scholarship. Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) class at Bessemer City Middle School enjoyed a presentation by officers from the Gaston County Police Department, who demonstrated real-life robotic applications that are used in police work. Gaston County Schools observed “School Lunch Hero Day” on Friday, May 5 to express appreciation for school nutrition employees and their outstanding efforts to provide healthy breakfast and lunch meals for students. Cherryville High School won the annual Gaston County baseball tournament held at Sims Legion Park. North Gaston High School took second place and Forestview High School finished in third place. The East Gaston High School concert choir sang the national anthem during a recent Charlotte Hornets game.
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Keep Belmont Beautiful Yards of the Month for May 2017 Keep Belmont Beautiful (KBB) has announced its Yards of the Month for May 2017. Keep Belmont Beautiful awards four
residence yards and one business yard for the month. Any nominations can be called to the Keep Belmont Office at 704-825-
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Mt. Holly Middle Girls Track are the champions! Congratulations to the Mt. Holly Middle School Girls Track team for being named Gaston County School Girls Track Champions at the County Track Meet. MHMS would also like to congratulate the Boys Track team who placed second among all of the other middle schools teams. Gaston Schools photo
Tournament results What a beautiful night to have been on Lake Wylie fishing last Thursday. Warm weather with a light breeze. Lake Wylie Tournament Trail had 39 boats turn out to fish and try to be the boat to catch the bass that are big enough to take the win. Tim Chapman of Kings Mountain brought five bass to the scale that weighed in at 13.41 pounds to take the win. Second place went to Bucky Helms and Josh Warren with a close 13.35 pounds followed by the 3rd place team of Brain Hall and Jason Quinn with 12.85 pounds. The big fish of the night was caught by Bobby Rice and it weighed in at 6.09 pounds. For more information visit www.lwtt.org. Photos by Erwin Gaston
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Sports Physical Day Mark your calendar for the annual Gaston County Schools Sports Physical Day. It’s Saturday, June 3 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at CaroMont Specialty Surgery in Gastonia. Student-athletes can take advantage of this opportunity to complete a physical for the fall sports season. The cost is $10. GCS would like to thank CaroMont Health for helping to make this program possible. For more information, please visit www. gaston.k12.nc.us/2017SportsPhysicalDay.
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By W. Jeffrey Booker Superintendent Gaston County Schools Last Thursday, we took time to recognize and honor the businesses and community organizations that have made significant contributions to our schools. The annual Business and Community W. Jeffrey Booker Partners Reception brings attention to how people generously support education and gives us an opportunity to say “thank you.” We have more than 400 businesses, organizations, churches, civic clubs, and individuals who extended a helping hand to our schools this year. They invested a great amount of time, money, manpower, and resources to enhance academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and other programs. Because of our business and community partners, we have recognition programs for students and employees, a successful science and engineering fair, a popular robotics program, the Career and Manufacturing Expo and other events that connect our schools to the business world, character education activities, school supply drives, and so much more. Whenever we call on our community, the response is always “yes.” We sincerely appreciate everyone who has said “yes” to being advocates for our schools, helping our teachers, and contributing to the success of students. Without our partners in education, we simply could not enrich the lives of children the way we do. Business and community involvement improves student achievement and attendance, enhances the school learning environment, and shapes our future leaders. We express our sincere gratitude to each business and community partner for investing in our children. We are a better school system and community because of you.
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5 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE, mattress & box springs, oak, like new, $300. 704-297-5309.
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture. Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.
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TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389.
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721D (DIESEL) GRASSHOPPER MOWER. 61” cut with catcher. Has a little rust. $3000 obo. 704-466-1693. REAR BUMPER FOR CHEVY SILVERADO, and tow hitch for Chevy truck. Both for $65. Call for prices, 704-466-1693. SOLID OAK TABLE WITH LEAF & 6 chairs, $250. 36” vinyl cutter, swing arm press, laptop w/software & embroidery machine, call for info, 704-6929223. 3350 FORD DIESEL BACKHOE, $6500. 1967 Chevrolet Impala, 4 dr. Sedan, $5000. 704538-9710. GENTLY USED WASHER/ DRYER SET for sale, $550 obo. Need to sell by 5/25. 678-4916672.
FESCUE GRASS HAY, $3 per bale, (in the field). 704-538-9828. ATTN SOFTBALL/BASEBALL PLAYERS: JUGS INSTANT SCREEN Popup Nylon Netting. Like new baseball/softball batting screen. Warm-up at games, batting practice in small spaces, pitchers can use it for target practice or use as a backstop. Lightweight, easy to use. 7-foot by 8-foot. Folds up to 3-foot by 2-foot circle. $100. 704-6920919. BEAUTIFUL MAPLE dining room table with 6 upholstered chairs and china cabinet. Excellent condition. $600 for all. 704477-6710 HOSPITAL BED, electric & manual, $700. 828-429-3864. FREE WOOD! Tree already cut up in large pieces & kindling. Free if you haul all. Next to driveway. 828-289-3833. HONEY BEES FOR SALE, $90-$110 in your hive. Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.
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VACATIONS (2) 3BR HOMES AT Ocean Lakes, all amenities. Golf cart included. Call 704-692-9133. If no answer, please leave msg. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-July 22. 704-718-4731. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, 1603 Snapper Lane, Sleeps 4 to 5. Golf Cart included. 704-472-2923. NEW LISTING. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSES, 2 or 3BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, gas grill, golf cart. Weeks & weekends. 704-4731494. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, 2BR, 2BA, inside laundry room with golf cart. 704-4774923. OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net. COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659. BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in Ocean Lakes. 2BR, 2BA, washer & dryer, very close to ocean. Includes golf cart. Call 704-4349502. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA. Sleeps 6. Call for reservations. 704-484-3234. Lv msg.
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Marburger SHELBY, NC
Expires 5/31/17
*All prices financed through Chrysler on Approved Credit. Plus $699.50 DOC fee, tax, tag & title.
1310 E. Dixon Blvd. • Shelby, NC
Financing options available online at marburgerchryslerjeepdodgeram.com
SALES HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 am - 7:00 pm SATURDAY 9:00 am - 6:00 pm SUNDAY Closed
SERVICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 am - 7:00 pm SATURDAY 8:00 am - 6:00 pm SUNDAY Closed