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Belmont Park and Recreation Director, Sallie Stevenson, headed for retirement

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Sallie Stevenson, Belmont’s Parks and Recreation director since 1987, will be retiring effective January 30 after 28 years on the job.

During her tenure, Stevenson saw the recreational scene in Belmont grow by leaps and bounds and helped guide her department through a period of unprecedented growth.

A native of Iredell County, Stevenson earned degrees from Montreat Anderson College and Appalachian State University before taking a job with Statesville Parks and Recreation.

“I started at the bottom as a parks laborer doing things like keeping up the ball fields,” she said.

After about 18 months at that gig, Stevenson went to the Cleveland County Boys Club as athletic director and stayed a similar amount of time. In February 1987 she came to Belmont and began working as programming supervisor for recreational activities, a job she held until November 1998 when she was promoted to her current position as parks and recreation director.

Under her guidance, several programs have blossomed. One of her proudest accomplishments has been the growth of the Gad-Abouts senior citizen group.

“At first it only had fifteen members and was called the Golden Oldies,” Stevenson said. “We renamed them the GadAbouts and currently there are eighty members. They are an active, integral part of the community. I’ve learned a lot from them.”

Other senior citizen groups that have been established on Stevenson’s watch include the Aquaducks, Senior Stretch, and Senior Line Dance.

Classes at the recreation center that Stevenson started include shag, karate, judo, zumba, guitar, ceramics, Engineering for Kids, Fit 4 You, crafts, summer day camp, and mom’s morning out.

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Photo by Alan Hodge Belmont’s soon to be retired Parks and Recreation director Sallie Stevenson is seen with the bus that has taken groups like the Gadabouts on countless day trips. Stevenson’s last day on the job is January 30.

2014 in Review...

Fighting Yank WWII statue dedication

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Locally, the year 2014 ended on several good notes and the BannerNews was there.

The October 1 paper announced that the “Fighting Yank” WWII statue that had been moved to Stowe Park would be dedicated on the 4th. The October 1 issue also took a look at Goshen Presbyterian Church on its 250th anniversary. That issue’s inside pages contained an article and photos recognizing Ida Rankin Elementary Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month.

October 8 arrived and that issue of the paper featured the Fighting Yank dedication ceremony and a page of pictures of Gov. McCrory’s participation. The governor’s visit to Belmont was an exciting one. Hundreds of folks, including a group of WWII Photo by Alan Hodge veterans attended the historic event.

Veterans, citizens, local officials, and NC Gov. Pat McCrory all October 15 popped up and the Banshowed up at the official dedication of the Fighting Yank WWII nerNews for that week announced that the memorial statue in Stowe Park on Oct. 4, 2014.

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Belmont native’s music at NC Museum of Art Belmont native and musical composer Meredith Varn is getting set to make a splash with her work that's part of an upcoming exhibit at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh.

Varn, an accomplished singer, photographer, and musician, left Belmont several years ago to seek her fortune.

“I've been living in Charleston for the past eight years but got off the music track,” she said. “I was performing here and there but nothing serious, nothing regular. I became an accountant.

"The very talented Jason Mitcham is the cousin of a friend of mine and we met; he saw me perform in Charleston and then I performed at his wedding in New York. We toyed with the idea of collaborating on a visual art animation/music piece. This finally came to fruition after he already had the Avett Brothers "Head Full of Doubt" music video under his belt.

"We collaborated on "Three" which has made the rounds, being featured at the Northside Festival in Brooklyn NY, the Lumen Festival in Staten Island NY, and in exhibit at a gallery at Davidson College for several months. Jason has now scored a solo exhibit at the

Contributed Photo Music composed by Belmont native Meredith Varn will be part of an exhibit at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh beginning January 9.

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SALLIE STEVENSON Continued from page 1

The number and scope of special events in Belmont has grown considerably since Stevenson took over as director. These include the Fall Festival, Garibaldifest, concerts and movies in Stowe Park, Halloween Bash, Senior Debutante ball, and the Senior Hometown Hoedown. At all of these happenings she can be seen rushing around making sure everything is going smoothly.

Belmont’s growth has brought about the need for new and improved parks and Stevenson has been at the forefront of that effort as well. She helped secure support and funding for the new Ebb Gantt soccer park in East Belmont that will open on May 9, 2015, the upcoming Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park which will begin construction in 2015, and a $235,000 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant to renovate and upgrade Stowe Park.

“The Ebb Gantt soccer field is the first new park in Belmont in forty years,” Stevenson said. “And the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park will be a big addition to our town.”

Stevenson has also been busy at City Hall. In 2000 she helped establish a parks and recreation citizens board that’s appointed by the mayor and city council.

Belmont’s city manager Barry Webb praised Stevenson.

“At the time of her retirement, Sallie will have given almost 28 Photo by Alan Hodge Viewed from NC27, CaroMont's new state-of-the art Regional Medical Center is a gleaming jewel in Mount full years of service to the City of Belmont,” Webb said. “Her progression from program coordinator to supervisor to director is inHolly. dicative of her dedication and commitment to both the City and the 2014 IN REVIEW Parks and Recreation Department. She has been in the director’s Continued from page 1 position during my entire tenure here, and it will certainly be a real adjustment to think of her not being in that role. To me, one of the Belmont Community major legacies of her work has been her efforts to ensure that the deOrganization had received partment and its programs serve all categories of citizens in Belmont, $6,600 from the Commufrom youth to seniors. I particularly think that her work with seniors nity Foundation of Gaston has made our program a leader in that area.”

County. Another picture page So, what will she do with herself in retirement? According to that week consisted of shots Stevenson, she might return to her Iredell County roots and help her taken of folks having fun at parents on their dairy farm. Another option will be to volunteer at her the Cotton Ginning Festival. church, Parkwood Baptist in Gastonia.

In school sports, the Ban“The Lord will have something for me to do,” she said. nerNews recognized the GasThe search is on Stevenson’s replacement- a big job. Applicaton Christian Middle School tions will be taken until January 20. soccer team who went undefeated.

Pink paper in honor of BELMONT NATIVE Continued from page 1 breast cancer awareness gave the October 22 a unique look.

North Carolina Museum of Art which is a huge deal for an artist.

That issue featured a front Our collaboration "Three" will be shown on continuous loop with page piece on Pharr Yarn’s sound in the museum from January 9–April 12.”

75th anniversary event. AnVarn's collaborator Mitcham hails originally from North Carolina other article that week exbut is now New York based. He creates animations through painting amined the state of the art and photographing as the images change. cafeteria setup at Stuart Cra“The painting must be allowed to destroy itself in order to bemer High. Yet another feature come itself,” Mitcham said. focused on the possibility of a Varn talked about her part in “Three”.

Shakespeare festival in Mount “In the case of "Three" he completed the animation first and then Holly sometime in the future.

I composed the score, mainly on electric viola,” she said. “We were Local Halloween happenunder a deadline, so I composed the score and learned the recording ings provided a good photo of software in a day.” costumed kids and their par"Three” is available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/ ents for the front page of the watch?v=-A5PndB1aX4.

October 29 BannerNews. AnVarn has also hit the road to pursue her love of music. other article focused on Bel“In mid-2013 I took a risk, quit my accounting job and embarked mont student Sadler Gensch on a solo cross-country music writing journey,” she said. “The trip who was helping build a was intended to stretch myself as an artist and a person. Over the Habitat for Humanity House course of a year I was on the road camping in National Parks and in Clemson, S.C. On the pospending extended amounts of time in Boston, Maine, Chicago, Auslice beat, a person wanted for Photo by Alan Hodge tin, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and New Orleans which I fell murder in Massachusetts was Chronicle Mill owner John Church (right) and consultant Demetri Baches with madly in love with and found excuses to keep going back. I was arrested by Belmont police in Metrocology are seen at the mill site they plan to transform into a civic, com- there for three months in total and wrote a lot there. I hope to come the Wal-Mart parking lot after munity, and retail complex. out with an album eventually, but it's an extended work in progress.” a struggle.

On the cusp of ChristStretching her artistic talent even more, Varn is currently in the The November 5 Ban- the Belmont Veterans Day pages. mas, the December 24 Ban- process of starting a photography company.

Memories of Pearl Har- nerNews announced that the nerNews featured a heart- event in Stowe Park. bor attack survivor Gene Re- CaroMont Regional Medical warming story on WWII vet November 26 rolled Robert Doby and his wife of around and the BannerNews inhardt of Belmont led the Center in Mount Holly was set nearly 70 years Gladys. An- had an update on the Chron- December 10 BannerNews to open January 13. Another cleveland county offerings. This piece was folother article took a look at the icle Mill re-purposing project lowed by the sad news that article that week looked at the idea of a community garden in being done by John Church. local R&B legend George Greater Gaston Development Mount Holly. Yet another feaThat week’s paper also ran a “Gorgeous George” Hall had Group and its “Poised to Prosture piece announced the nice story on the upcoming Civil passed away. On the inside, per” campaign for the county. fact that gasoline prices had War nursing exhibit at Mercy Christmas parade pictures Another article that week foMarch 7th-8th, 2015 dropped to the lowest level in Heritage Center. On the coals from Belmont, Mount Holly, cused on a study being done four years.

LeGrand Center ash scene, the paper reported and Cramerton filled several to spruce up Wilkinson Blvd.

Election results topped the The year 2014 wrapped up 1800 East Marion Street, Shelby on the fact that Duke Energy pages with holiday color.

November 12 BannerNews with a front page story in the had filed a plan to get rid of A spectacular picture of Brought to you by: with Republican Thom Tillis December 31 BannerNews Carolina Bridal & Alterations, KD Marketing, taking a win in the U.S. Sen- the stuff at Riverbend Steam the new 165-foot-long bridge announcing that Leon Matbeing lowered into place over LeGrand Center and Victorian Rose Studio ate race over Democrat Kay Station near Mount Holly.

The December 3 version the South Fork River at Cra- thews had been named BelHagan. Another front page mont Firefighter of the Year.

NOW RECRUITING VENDORS! article examined a proposal of the BannerNews was head- merton’s Goat Island Park Another article that week prolined by interviews with four Join us for another successful Cleveland County Bridal graced the front page of the by some local citizens to get filed the “Poised for Progress” Fair! This show is an opportunity for you – the small an electric shuttle bus for the senior citizens and their recol- December 17 BannerNews. group that had been formed business vendor – to meet and interact with potential lections of winter and Christ- Inside, more photos showed Belmont area. to boost the Gaston County brides as they make their event decisions. Our goal is to mas past.

This was followed the engineering feat stage by A huge Veterans Day provide you with an environment conducive to promoting economy. event put on by the Mount by a piece announcing the res- stage. In Mount Holly, anyour specific business to reach your target audience.

Overall, 2014 saw good Holly Historical Society was ignation of Cramerton town other story recognized the APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2015 times slowly coming back the lead BannerNews story manager Michael Peoples. fact that the circa 1870 Lentzto our area after several lean Details and vendor applications available here: for November 19. This was Plenty of pictures from the Springs house was named an years brought on by the sofollowed by articles on local McAdenville Christmas Town historic property. www.clevelandcountybridalfair.com/vendor/ called Great Recession.

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Gaston County Upcoming Events A number of exciting and educational events will be taking place across Gaston County in the coming weeks.

January 1 through February 28 – “A Voyage Across the Solar System” Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., Saturdays 11AM & 2:30PM, Sundays 2:30 PM; Tuesday – Friday 3:30PM Take an exciting tour of the Solar System looking in detail at each planet. Discover information about the formation of our system and new extra-solar planets. This program features exciting planetary images, beautiful computer animation, narration by Kate Mulgrew, Captain Katherine Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager and breathtaking music by John Serrie. The Planets was created by the Southeast Planetarium Association. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 1 through March 7 – “The Growth of a Community Hospital” Gaston County Museum This exhibit will help tell the history of Gaston Memorial Hospital – from the early years as the City Hospital to the present CaroMont. It will depict the stories behind the creation of need for the hospital to how it has changed over the years. Furthermore, it will show the visual history that has been documented about this extraordinary community resource.

For more details call 704-9227681 or visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

January 9 – “Senior Dance” – Gaston County Senior Center, 7:00PM The center is located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas.

The dance is $4 per person with music by the “Country Bucks” light refreshments provided so come out and have some fun! The senior center is a very active senior center which provides programs and services that support the senior residents of Gaston County in their efforts to remain healthy, active and independent members of the community. For more details contact the Gaston County Parks and Recreation at 704-922-2160 or visit www.gastongov.com.

January 10 – “2nd Annual Rumble in the Concrete Jungle” – U.S. National Whitewater Center, 10:15AM Registration is required: $25 if registered by January 8th or $30 on race day. Here is the chance you’ve been waiting for…

Rumble in the Concrete Jungle is a unique event that will include several disciplines of bicycle racing, each taking place in and around the drained whitewater channels of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. There will be a downhill race and a short-track bike race. All types of bikes are permitted. Make sure you stay after the races for food, drink, raffle prizes and awards. For more details call 704-391-3900 or visit info@usnwc.org.

January 11 – “My Brain Did What?” - Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., 2PM Celebrate “Brainteaser Month” at the Schiele Museum! Explore

some of the bizarre ways your brain processes information. Get to know your own brain with interactive games and quizzes. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 11 – January 23 – “Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair 2015”, Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., The hours for the museum are Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and Sundays 1:00PM-5:00PM. Enjoy original projects demonstrating independent scientific research by local high school students and exhibits promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers by event corporate sponsors. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 13 – “Free Tuesday” sponsored by Duke Energy, Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., 4-8PM All the museum’s exhibits and Nature Trail will be available for your exploration. Don’t miss a special showing of Red Starr’s Solar System Roundup at 6PM in the James H. Lynn Planetarium.

For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 17 – March 15 “Art & Orchids” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, The fantasy drawings of W. Gary Smith and the world’s most compelling flower-the orchidcome together this winter at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in an exclusive exhibition that features the best from our collection of 5,000 orchids and the best of Smith’s imagination. Learn how Smith’s art became Lost Hollow, the new children’s garden and discover the magical beauty of orchids at The Orchid Conservatory. Explore your own creativity with hands-on events and classes that engage the imagination and bring joy to your life. For more details call 704825-4490 or visit www.DSBG.org January 17 – “Widow Group of the Greater Gaston Area Dance” – Gaston County Senior Center, Doors open at 6:00PM. Dinner is served from 6:157:00PM then dance to follow.

The center is located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas. The dance is $10 per person with music by the “Silver Hawk”.

For more details contact the Gaston County Parks and Recreation at 704-922-2160 or visit www. gastongov.com.

January 17 through September 31 – “The Solar System: A Journey of Exploration” - Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., Feature Exhibit: Journey across the Solar System to explore the Sun and its family of planets, moon, comets and asteroids that define our place in space. Gain an appreciation for Earth as the only place for life as we know it as we compare our planet to other objects that also orbit our sun. Experience the grandeur, desolation, power, silence, resources or loneliness

that each of our “solar neighbors” have to offer. Learn about the evolution of space study, our current robotic and telescopic exploration efforts, and our potential future in the Solar System. This exhibit features dynamic interpretive kiosks, hands-on components, objects on loan from NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, and an interactive Mars Colony. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 17 – “The Kindness Project” – Gaston County Public Library Main Branch – 1555 East Garrison Blvd. Create crafts that will ultimately spread joy in our community. Completed crafts will be delivered to several Gaston County locations. All day craft event for youth of all ages. For more information please call the library at 704-868-2164.

January 19 –“Our Earth’s Moon”- Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., 11AM Learn about the phases of the moon, eclipses, and its unique landscapes! Find out how the surface of the moon was shaped and why we only see one side of Earth’s natural satellite at night.

Lots of additional information will help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about the moon.

For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 22 – “What Now” – Gaston County Public Library Main Branch – 1555 East Garrison Blvd. 6:00PM Get practical career advice from twenty-something’s who have battled the job market and survived. One hour panel presentation for new adults (ages 1825). For more information please call the library at 704-868-2164.

January 23 – Concert at the Courthouse: Chris Cook” Gaston County Museum 131 West Main Street, Dallas 7-9PM will be hosting a concert series located in the newly renovated Historic courthouse in Dallas, NC. The series will focus on Americana style music being performed by some of the best artists in the region.

Chris Cook grew up in Belmont.

As a singer-songwriter and multidimensional musician, he will perform an array of music from several different genres. Cook continues to tour regionally and internationally showcasing strong vocals, seasoned musicianship, a prolific writing ability and a performance of a true musical leader and entertainer. Seating for the concert is first come, first served and the doors will open at 6:15PM. For additional information about this program, please contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681 ext. 105 or at www.

Jason.Luker@gastongov.com.

January 23 & 24 – “Space Explorers Camp In” Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., 7PM-9AM Your scout troop can enjoy fun and enriching activities at the Schiele after dark! Learn about the moon, the planets, and the stars as you explore museum

exhibits, watch a planetarium show, and do hands on activities.

Event includes an evening snack, breakfast, and a patch. Registration deadline is January 2. $30 per child or adult participant. Call 704-869-1033 for more information and to register. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 29 – “Schiele Science Café: Out of this World” Schiele Museum 1500 East Garrison Blvd., 6PM Gather for a faceto-face lively discussion about intriguing topics with an actual scientist! Ask questions, share opinions, and express ideas with other science lover’s in this relaxed and friendly social environment. No science background is necessary, just bring an open mind! We’ll have astronomy-themed trivia, so nerd up! Our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Trammell, Associate Professor at UNC-Charlotte, will be discussing planetary nebula formation. Snacks provided and adult beverages available. $5 per participant – includes one beverage. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

January 29 – “No Googling: Library Resources to Help You Get There” – Gaston County Public Library Main Branch – 1555 East Garrison Blvd. 6:00PM So, you have a research project and your teacher has said, “No Googling.”

Don’t Panic. The library has all resources to help you get that A. Join reference librarian, Xina, as she presents an introduction to the library’s print and online resources for teens. One-hour training session for tweens and teens (ages 1218). For more information please call the library at 704-868-2164.

January 29 – “Sensory Story Time “Gaston County Public Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Blvd. 4:00PM Sensory Story Time is an educational and interactive program for everyone but is designed for families with people with autism, sensory challenges, or other special needs. One-hour program for all ages (part of a five –month series) the other dates are 2/26, 3/26,4/23,5/28. For more information please call the library at 704-868-2164.

January 29 – “Heroes and Hard Times: American History Through Story and Song” Gaston County Public Library Main Branch – 1555 East Garrison Blvd.

4:00PM Join Sparky and Rhonda Rucker on a journey that spans over three centuries of American history, including slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, the birth of blues music, and the civil rights movement. Each era is interspersed with stories and popular songs from the time period.

One 50 minute event for schoolage children and adults. For more information please call the library at 704-868-2164.

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Gaston schools good news

Costner Elementary sponsored a fall festival and Penny War fundraiser and collected more than $4,500 to support classroom libraries.

The Pinewood Elementary November Citizens of the Month were Kilayah Graham, Haneen Jaan, Kaysey Hopkins, Angel Outlaw Puga, Bethany McSwain, Raegan Bartlett, Anna Zaremba, Abreona Harris, Elizabeth Harrison, Rylyn Galloway, Makenlie Nixon, Michelle Perez, Abigail Saynorath, Dylan Howell, Jason Lyons, Chandler Burleson, Logan Teno, Justin Wilson, Kacee Crowe, Dareana Baker, Avery Booker, Emma Russell, Justin Anthony, Chandler McQueen, Cameron Schmidt, Paige Wallace, Sarah Pinson, Zoe Jenerette and Robert Pittman.

The following schools qualified to compete in the North Carolina First LEGO League State Robotics Championship: Belmont Middle, Costner Elementary, Cramerton Middle, McAdenville Elementary, Rankin Elementary, Stanley Middle and W.C. Friday Middle.

The Costner Elementary November Citizens of the Month were Sofia Parra, Stephanie Shires, Jordyn Barnes, Hannah Martin, Micah Smith, Camden Pasour, MaKenzie Strader, Nolan Jones, MaKayla Hill, Evan Welch, Hector Hernandez, Wyatt McSwain, Audrey Brandon, Hayden Davis, Charity Clark, Raegan Hood, Sandy Salgado, Chase Johnson, Rachel Dellinger, Lidea Falls, Ethan Spencer, Caroline Allred, Eric Brady, Brian Coley, Isabel Beaty and Rhiannon Eason.

Rankin Elementary sponsored the Trek-and-Treat fundraiser and collected $10,762 to purchase technology.

Teachers Jamie Anderson and Laurie Clawson organized the

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The Springfield Elementary Students of the Month were Blake Wilkinson, Bella Thomas, Caroline Cox, Conner Jackson, Abigail Price, Blake Cook, Rylee Cates, Elijah Chavis, Alyssa Nicholson, Bella Somoskey, Jakob Cribb, Tess Ballard, Holden Shook, Caney Powell, Evan Lane, Ryleigh Morris, Kalia Shepard, Samantha Gibbs, Ryan Clemmer, Rylee Clemmer, Trinity Bingham, Christian Bedard, Lucas Cope, Jayden Hannah, Jonah Smith, Haiden Murphy, Phillip Kirksey, Joshua Dodson, Bianca Bradshaw, Lerisa Richardson, Colton Carpenter, Malachi Bradshaw, Janayah Shipp, Hailey Propst, Cooper Abernathy, Keaton Martin, Mo Dixon, Lexi Hunsucker, Clara Harigs, Kaison Cupp, Jeremiah Porter, Ashlee Huss, Christopher St. Clair, Aleigh Gillenwater, Chase Floyd, Lesli Alvarez-Lara, Jasmine Tate, Emma Bumgarner, Brandon Bingham, Jayminson Robinson, Thomas Dillow, Serenity Dixon, Zane Dodd, Kyler Benfield, Logan Sheridan, Kenzie Williamson, Brandon Neal, Laney Clark, Trenton Trobaugh, Josiah

Whitmire, Grace Braswell, Matthew Grammer, Addison Griffin, Brianna Pleasant, Tucker Helms, Lucy Ballard, Izabella Hord, Matthew Davis, Selina Ashe, Lincoln Davis, Nathaniel Woodie, Brady Gordon, Shyla Hunt and Shawn Blackburn.

The following Highland students received merit scholarships: Mara Hayes, University of Tennessee; Julie Masluk, Savannah College of Art and Design; and Neyda Medina-Hernandez, LenoirRhyne University. Tobi Adelekun was chosen as a semifinalist for the Morehead-Cain scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Mount Holly Middle School students, teachers and parents involved in the Project Hawk program completed two service projects. A group of 40 parents and six teachers along with a group of Stuart W. Cramer High School students and parents raked and cleaned the yards of five elderly couples in Mount Holly. Another group of 30 students created 15 centerpieces for the Brian Center of Gastonia to use during the holiday season.

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January 1, 2015 saw a number of new laws go into effect in North Carolina To begin with, taxes saw a change. Lawmakers in Raleigh reduced the corporate income tax rate to 5 percent for the 2015 taxable year and clarified exemptions from tax for events sponsored by elementary or secondary schools and certain nonprofit-sponsored events. Also starting in January, agricultural fairs, up to two activities a year sponsored by a nonprofit and state attractions will no longer have exemptions. The quarterly refund for motor fuel excise taxes paid for taxicabs was also repealed.

The legislature has also authorized criminal history checks for firefighters and emergency medical service personnel. This includes those who serve in volunteer positions.

If you buy property on or after Jan. 1, the owners of that property have to furnish a mineral and oil and gas rights mandatory disclosure statement.

Another new North Carolina law provides that husbands and wives who transfer real estate they own as "tenants by the entireties" to a trust have the same protections from each others' creditors as they would before transferring it to the trust. However, the spouses must remain married and the beneficial owners of the property placed in trust.

Anyone placed on probation or sentenced for impaired driving on or after Jan. 1, 2015, will serve a sentence in a local confinement facility – not the state prison.

In the political arena, no one can file as a candidate in a party's primary unless they have been affiliated with the party for at least 90 days prior to the filing. Candidates will also have to file economic statements with the State Ethics Commission – not the local board of elections.

The Film and Entertainment Grant Fund within the Department of Commerce can provide grants for video productions in North Carolina, but funds can't be used unless the production meets minimum qualifying expenses of $5 million for films, $250,000 per episode if it's a television show and $250,000 for commercials.

Grants under the provision can't exceed 25 percent of those expenses and are capped at those qualifying expense amounts.

About $10 million is appropriated to the fund for those grants, to expire July 1, 2020.

Also, starting Jan. 1, an anti-pensionspiking contribution-based benefit cap and a contribution-based benefit cap purchase provision will be added to both the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System and the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System. Members of those systems, as well as those in the Legislative Retirement System and Consolidated Judicial Retirement System, who leave employment within five years can receive their contributions and accumulated interest.

Leaf collection in Cramerton ongoing Leaf collection continues by the Cramerton Public Works Department. Leaves should be raked to the curb. Leaves that are bagged will be picked up weekly. Leaves

can be placed in any style of garbage bag.

Please contact Town Hall at 704-824-4337 if you have any questions. Last day for leaf pick up will be February 27, 2015.

Cramerton Centennial Committee news The Centennial Celebration Committee is seeking members to help with the planning of the 100th Anniversary of Cramerton. The event is scheduled for October 16th to 18th, 2015.

Visit www.facebook.com/cramertoncentennial for additional information.

The Centennial Committee will be meeting on Wednesdays and Saturdays in January at Town Hall, 155 North Main Street. Wednesday, January 7th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; Saturday, January 19th, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; Wednesday, January 14th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; and Saturday, January 17th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. If you would like to share any artifacts related to the Town’s history bring them to any of the above scheduled meetings or call Town Hall if you have questions.

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■ POLICE REPORTS

Affordable Care Act Police parking lot arrest Sign up deadline Feb. 15

Gun seized in police parking lot On December 25 at approximately 6:32 am, a Gaston County Police Officer encountered a male subject in the public parking area of the police station on Wilkinson Blvd..

According to police, the male suspect, later identified as 53 year old Austin Eugene Bridges Jr., approached the officer and engaged the officer in conversation. During the conversation Bridges asked the officer for his name and told the officer he was going to help Bridges “do something special”. Bridges then asked if the officer was a “good shot”. Bridges proceeded to place his hands in his pockets, concealing his hands from the officer’s view, and acted in a manner which led the officer to believe a physical confrontation was imminent. The officer deployed his Taser and Bridges fell to the ground. The officer challenged Bridges to show his hands. Bridges’ hand exited from his pocket and the officer observed a firearm in the suspect’s hand. Bridges lost possession of the firearm while on the ground and was taken into custody without further incident.

Neither the officer nor the suspect were injured as a result of this incident. Mr. Bridges has been charged with assault and resisting an officer. Bridges was placed under a $100,000 bond.

Belmont police arrest records Dec. 22: Tara Auten Eagle, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd.

Dec. 22: Anthony Travis Bowen, DWLR, failure to appear, arrested by Cpl. M. Harris, I-85 Exit 27.

Dec. 23: David Joseph Leonhardt, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer B. Pickert, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Faith Elizabeth Fisher, failure to pay fine, arrested by Officer M. Pickert, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Franta Sharnece Mack, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. Huffstetler, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Shanika Elonda Compton, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. Huffstetler, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: William Justin Eller poss. Sch. III, tampering with anti-theft device, arrested by Cpl. Huffstetler, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Margaret Furr Cook: obtain property by false, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Jaquelyn Louise Jones-Gonzalez, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer J. Reagan, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Calvin Evon Camps, simple assault, poss./conceal weapons, arrested by Officer D. Wingate, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 24: Catherine Berry Patty, poss. cocaine, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 711 South Point Rd. Dec. 24: Kyle Robert Patty, assault by strangulation, poss. cocaine, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 711 South Point Rd. Dec. 26: Shelley Cole Bumgardner, trespassing, arrested by Cpl. Harris, 2006 Castleton Ct. Dec. 26: John Preston Lose, larceny shoplifting, false police report, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 27: Lindrick Leonard Taylor, fictitious registration, poss. less than ½ oz. marijuana, poss. drug paraphernalia.

As many as 500,000 people in North and South Carolina who missed the December 15 Affordable Care Act sign up deadline need not worry themselves sick because they now have until February 15 to do so.

Most of the folks who were unable to meet the original sign up date were stymied by glitches with the federal telephone help line. Some callers were put on hold for extended periods- the average was 24 minutes according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Had they made the December 15 date, their coverage would have gone into effect on January 1. For those who avail themselves of the February 15 date, their coverage will start later that month or in March.

However, a significant number of North Carolinians were able to make the Dec. 15 deadline.

According to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services on Dec. 30, 249,784 people in North Carolina selected plans through the Health

Insurance Marketplace leading up to the December 15 deadline for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2015. About 92 percent of North Carolinians who selected health insurance plans in the first month of open enrollment were determined eligible for financial assistance to lower their monthly premiums, compared to 89 percent who selected plans over a similar period last year.

Of the 249,784 North Carolinians who selected a plan, 56 percent re-enrolled in a Marketplace plan in 2015 and 44 percent signed up for the first time.

To check your options or to see if you can sign up, go to HealthCare.gov. Free help with sign up is at 1-855733-3711 or www.getcoveredamerica.org/ connector in North Carolina and 1-888-998-4646 or www.signupsc.com/ in South Carolina.

For those who do not have health insurance in 2015, be aware the government will be levying stiffer fines in the future.

2015 is the first year all taxpayers have to report to the Internal Revenue Service whether they

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Spend one hour a month delivering a smile and a hot lunch to medically homebound seniors. For many years, First Presbyterian-Belmont has supported

the Gaston County Adult Nutrition Program by delivering lunches in our community.

We are in need of volunteers for 2015 and training is provided. Please consider sup-

porting this worthwhile event by contacting Anne Hixson at 704-825-1779 or via email anne.hixson@capitalone. com.

Goat Island Park reopening set for Friday, May 1 Work continues on Goat Island Park Phase II in Cramerton with a grand reopening date of Friday, May 1, time to be announced later.

Beginning Wednesday, January 7th, Blythe Construction will install four (4) concrete slabs that are 80 foot by 3 foot and weigh 50,000 pounds each. This will connect the prefabricated bridge structure to the Fire Department parking area. This process will require some partial street lane closures. Throughout January, the top concrete layer on the ramp system will be poured, electrical and lighting will be installed, the observation pier and boardwalk located beside the bridge will begin, and the loop trail on the island will be asphalt paved.

Phase II of this project also includes the installation of additional park amenities. The concrete table tennis area and the cornhole play area have been completed. The awning system for the CaroMont Fit Pavilion has been installed and exercise equipment is scheduled to be installed in January. The 2-5 year old sized playground equipment will also be installed in January. The dog park fencing is also scheduled to be installed in January. While most of the amenities and the bridge are scheduled to be completed in February, the construction contract period does not end until April and establishing a grand reopening date of May 1st will allow the construction company and staff to improve the grounds and the overall condition of the Park before public use.

had health insurance for the previous year, as required.. Those who were uninsured face fines, unless they qualify for one of about 30 exemptions, most of which involve financial hardships.

What many people don’t realize is that the penalties go up significantly in 2015.

For 2014, the fine is the greater of $95 per person or 1 percent of household income above the threshold for filing taxes. It will jump in 2015 to the greater of 2 percent of income or $325. By 2016, the average fine will be about $1,100, based on government figures.

People can get a sense of the potential hit by going online and using the Tax Policy Center’s Affordable Care Act penalty calculator.

In a decision that allowed Obama’s law to move forward, the Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that the coverage requirement and its accompanying fines were a constitutionally valid exercise of Congress’ authority to tax.

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Belmont headquartered firm plays role in Mustang anniversary As you hear the familiar purr of the 2015 Ford Mustangs in months ahead, look toward Wilbert plastic services in Bellevue, Ohio. This manufacturer, headquartered at 2001 Oaks Parkway in Belmont, is playing a role in the 50th-year anniversary model to roll off Ford’s line in the vehicle’s notable history.

Wilbert will be supplying all of the trim and seat plastic components for this model-year Mustang, Wilbert plastic services began manufacturing these automotive parts at its 196,000 square-foot Bellevue plant in early 2014.

According to Bellevue Plant Manager Jim Cornwall, manufacturing parts toward such an iconic vehicle has created “big buzz” among employees as well as a significant sense of pride, particularly when a completed Mustang visited the plant floor this summer.

Not only are employees manufacturing components for the 2015 Mustangs, but its limited edition 50th anniversary models as well, of which only 1,964 – with specific features and colors – are being assembled.

For Wilbert plastic services, the Ford Mustang is certainly a highlight of its 2014 year.

Wilbert plastic services is a premier and growing plastics manufacturer, expertly guiding worldwide customers from concept through production with plastic injection molded and heavy gauge thermoform products and assemblies. With a rich history spanning more than 50 years, the company – headquartered in Belmont, N.C. – has grown to seven manufacturing facilities across five states and production and assembly for 12 different markets.

Mt Holly Historical Society News

The Mount Holly Historical Society has named officers for 2015: PresidentSandy Carter; Vice President and Treasurer- Garrie Brinkley; Secretary- Marie Michael Anders. Board of Directors- Alice Albright, Archie Huffstetler, Bobby Black, Dorothy Wiles, Elizabeth Curtis, John Hope, Linda Robinson, Marian Vanni,

Teresa Greene,Jerry Bishop (City Council Liaison).

Committee Chairs- Archives, Bobby Black; Exhibits, Marian Vanni; Facilities, Archie Huffstetler; Finance, Garrie Brinkley; Fund Raising, Teresa Greene; Gift Shop, Elizabeth Curtis; Membership, Alice Albright; Oral Histories, Garrie Brinkley; Programs, Dorothy Wiles;

Publicity, Sandy Carter; Refreshments, Linda Robinson; Long Range Planning, Sandy Carter.

The MHHS next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7pm. Guest speaker will be retired US Army Sgt. Maj. Ray Vanni who restores military vehicles.

Kevin Krouse named Cramerton Interim Town Manager On December 20, 2014, the Cramerton Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Kevin Krouse as the Interim Town Manager, effective January 24, 2015.

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Donald Blair Fox Sr. Belmont- Donald Blair Fox Sr., 85, passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late John Nolan and Ollie Dagenhart Fox. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years D o r i s D a v i s Fox, sisters Leathy I. Fox, Pansy F. Dietz; brother James N. Fox; and daughter Lynn M. Chavarie. Mr. Fox served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. Upon completing his Naval Service, he returned to Mt. Holly, NC to complete his undergraduate degree in Finance at Belmont Abbey College.

In 1955, he accepted a position at Douglass Aircraft Co. as a cost analyst and was assigned to the Nike Ajax Hercules Missile Program. In 1967, he relocated to Florida with his family and was assigned to the Apollo Moon Program at Kennedy Space Center. Later program assignments included the Delta Heavy Lift Satellite Program, the Work Shop Space Station, and the Shuttle Payload Assist Module (PAM) for satellite deployment. Douglass Aircraft later merged with McDonnell Aircraft to form McDonnell Douglass.

In 1993, Mr. Fox retired from McDonnell Douglass (now Boeing Aircraft Co.).

Mr. Fox is survived by three daughters Kelley A. Fox, Susan M. Rogers, and Amy L. Fox; two sons Donald B. Fox, Jr. and Jerry T. Mauney; sister Kathleen F. Boyd and brother Bill C. Fox; ten grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A graveside service for family and close friends to celebrate the life of Mr. Fox was held at 4:00pm Friday January 2, 2015 at the Chapel Mausoleum of Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Stowe Family YMCA or to Hospice of Gaston County.

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Flu and cold season is here Runny noses and sore throats are coming. It’s that time of year again: the cold and flu season. In an average year in the United States, 5% to 20% of the population contracts the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flurelated complications according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Flu season comes with a hefty price tag.

The CDC estimates that the flu costs the U.S. an average of $10.4 billion annually in direct costs for hospitalizations and outpatient visits for adults.

To protect against highly contagious flu viruses and reduce the number of people affected by the flu each year, Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC), the physician-led non-profit that helps improve quality and cut costs in the state’s Medicaid program, recommends getting an annual flu vaccination. CCNC also urges businesses to be proactive in combating the flu.

“Flu season not only takes a toll on health, it also impacts businesses and the economy,” said CCNC President and CEO L. Allen Dobson, Jr., MD. “During flu season, businesses must cope with sick employees who need time off from work to recover, as well as employees who need to leave to care for their sick children. Ultimately, this results in hundreds or even thousands of hours in lost productivity.

“But the benefits of annual flu shots reach far beyond the immunized individuals, their families, and their employers.

Everyone benefits from a generally more healthy population, especially the most vulnerable among us. Flu season can be a dangerous time for infants and the elderly, who are at much higher risk for complications related to the flu. When we take steps to keep ourselves healthy, it helps others stay healthy, too.”

The cost of getting a flu vaccination is very low compared to the often significant cost of treating a flu patient. Flu vaccines can generally be obtained with little to no cost sharing for those covered by private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. For many businesses, simply encouraging employees to access vaccination benefits they have already paid for can potentially cut costs related to absenteeism and reduced productivity.

Even businesses that don’t offer insurance coverage can still take steps to encourage workers to get vaccinated – a move that will benefit the workplace as a whole. CCNC suggests posting flyers, setting up temporary on-site vaccination clinics, and making accommodations for workers who need to briefly leave the office to get their flu shots at local drug stores and other locations offering flu shots.

“It’s in the best interest of employers to make their employees’ health a priority,” said Dr. Tom Wroth, CCNC Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. “Businesses that are proactive about workplace flu prevention help reduce the burden of lost productivity and revenue when employees get sick.”

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist 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

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076 Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600 Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033 Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939 Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

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Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

ship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461 First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224 Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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■ MEDITATIONS

The Stow Family YMCA Get a shot of Jesus this flu season hosts Open House

We are in the season of the cold, flu and stomach virus, and it has hit hard. The symptoms of the cold and flu can range from mild to severe. They seem harmless at first but if left unchecked for some it can be deadly. I don’t know of anyone who likes to be sick, so we do things to prevent getting sick. We try natural ways to boost our immune system such as getting enough sleep, eating well and reducing stress. Many have taken the flu shot as preventive medicine. Of course, the flu shot is not a full guarantee in totally preventing the flu, but professionals say even if you catch the flu it will lessen the severity of the symptoms and duration.

Let’s now reflect on our spiritual life. As followers of Jesus we don’t like to fall prey to our flesh nature, but there are times we succumb to the trappings of sin. They can be mild to severe and if left unchecked even deadly. Wouldn’t it be nice to have preventive medicine toward sin as we do with various illnesses? Well, we Rev. Angela Pleasants do have preventive measures to take against the pull of our flesh First United Methodist Church, nature. Yes, we are prone to falling prey to temptations, but also Mount Holly know that sin no longer have dominion over us. Through Jesus Christ, we have been set free from the power of sin and death. “For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14 ESV. What preventive steps can we take to lessen the attack of our flesh nature? “But I say, ‘walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.’ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”

Galatians 5:16, 22-24 ESV. The Holy Spirit develops in us fruit; attributes of godliness and righteousness. To live by the Spirit is to live consistently surrendering to Him. His purpose is to change our life and conform us to the image of Jesus. Trust Him to work in and through you!

He will empower you to say yes to the Spirit and no to temptations. Have a healthy New Year!

Belmont council retreat

Contributed Photo The Nehring family and friends enjoyed the New Year’s Day celebration at Stowe YMCA.

The Belmont city council will not hold its regular monthly meeting on January 5 but will be getting together January 16 and 17 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for its annual planning retreat.

Topics the council will tackle include: Review of overall Park & Recreation festivals, events, and programs; Plans for development of a multi-year paving program; Status report on the City’s Capital Improvement Program, focusing on current and upcoming major projects; Status report on major development projects underway and planned; Review of financial and budget issues, particularly as they may impact the upcoming 2015-2016 budget year; Review of City-owned properties and plans for use.

Prior to the retreat, city staff will be working on presentations for each of these topics.

Gaston Senior Center $ receives 6k grant The Gaston County Senior Center is pleased to announce it has received a $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County. These funds will support Healthy Cooking Classes at the Gaston County Senior Center. The monthly classes, beginning in January 2015 will cover a range of topics including Cooking with Fresh Herbs, Grains and Legumes- Healthy Proteins, Soups and Stews – One Pot Meals, Vegetarian Meals Everyone Will Love, Perfect Fish is Easier Than You Think, , and The Mediterranean Diet – From Morocco to Spain. Recipes will be simple and not take more than 45 minutes to prepare from start to finish. Each class will include discussions on simple cooking techniques as well as kitchen tools and equipment.

Attendees will learn how to develop flavor without excess sugar and fat and how to shop for fresh produce on a budget. Classes will be taught by Chef Thomas Carrig, a Johnson and Wales graduate with a B.S. Degree in Culinary Nutrition. Chef Thomas now serves as a personal chef in Charlotte. Classes are free and food, recipes, and supplies will be provided.

The Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Ernest Sumner, Executive Director of the Community Foundation stated, “Promoting Wellness, Cooking lessons, healthy eating habits, safety… the Community Foundation Board of Directors and staff felt strongly about providing a grant for a cooking class for seniors in our community. We feel the class will positively impact Gaston County in health and nutrition.”

Contributed Photo The Stowe Family YMCA held an Open House on January 1. Susan Mosk, Stowe Family Y executive director and Dennis Kuhn, Stowe board member, were seen greeting members and welcoming guests at the event.

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Contributed Photo The Stowe family YMCA is offering no joining fee for the month of January for people to commit to health. The first new member of 2015 is Virginia Wilson pictured with Y staff member Daniel Hyppolite.

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Springfield Elementary perfect attendance list announced Kindergarten: (right) Kendra Anderson, Lucas Cope, Logan Kluttz, Ellie Lewis, Hannah Payne, Garrett Thao, Aleah Hartsell, Maggie Ballard, Dakota Bridges, Aiden Gay, Haiden Murphy, Amari Simelani, Victoria Reep, Richard Love, Tess Ballard, Julian Tallent, Cooper Austin, Holden Shook, Evan Lane, Abby White, Sara Clippard, Gavin Santiago, Braeden Cook, Gavin Burton, Payton Lenox, Olivia Kegley, Chantz Chadwhick, Lillyan Wall, RJ Rowe, Gracie Brown, Christain Bedard.

Not Pictured: Sophia Bolton

First Grade: (right) Jayden McCorkle, Curt Mazon, Isaiah Goins, Devin Trite, Ashley Contreras-Alvarado, Hunter Davis, Jayse Flood, Maddie Walters, Nicholas Jackson, Logan Sheridan, Kaylee Curtis, Brenda Curtis, Kevin Escorica-Puente, Allison Martinez, Katherine Richardson, Olivia Dockery. Not Pictured: Ean Johnson

Second Grade: (Below) Lucas Michael, Autumn Wicks Ty Adkins, Raymond Savage, Diego Escorica-Puente, Lincoln Davis, Silas King, Kirin Mobes, Jacob Rhyne, Cydney Roberts, Trenton Trobaugh, Timmy Swift, Jayce Rowe, Laila Murphy, Aleigha Lowery, Ethan Lougee, Josiah Whitmire, Lucy Ballard, Leeland Petty, Briar Huffman, Laura Finchum, Makayla Deal, Jaxon Bowman, Matthew Grammer, Haley Burch, Taylor Ann Nolan Paiten Spencer, Cameron Barnette, Curtis Martin, CJ Doss, Breanna Love, Jake Veron, Caiden Seay. Not Pictured: Trey’von Johnson and Lokas Loftin.

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Abbey ladies fall to Emmanuel

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Janaury 3 saw the Belmont Abbey women’s basketball team take a 60-46 loss at first year Conference Carolinas member Emmanuel College. The Emmanuel Lions improve to 8-2 overall and 4-2 in Conference Carolinas, while the Crusaders drop to 8-4 overall and 4-2.

The Lions opened the contest on a 17-1 tear in the first four minutes and kept on going.

The Crusaders cut the gap to as few as 10 at 29-19 at halftime. However, Emmanuel maintained its double digit lead for most of the second half. The Lady Crusaders closed it down to seven with a 7-0 run, which trimmed the Emmanuel lead to 50-43 with 4:06 to go.

From there, Emmanuel closed the game on an 11-3 run to win by 14.

Belmont Abbey was led by Caitlyn Ranson, who led all scorers with 20 points. She scored 14 of those in the second half. McKenzie Owen added 14 and seven rebounds.

The Crusaders shot just 23 percent (15-63) and 4-11 from three-point range.

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South Point’s Ben Washam turns the corner on an Ashbrook player during last week’s game at the Green Wave’s gym.

Red Raider Brandon Reeves sees his shot at the basket knocked down by an Ashbrook player during last week’s match up.

Photos by Lydia Julen

Fall Wells Fargo Conference Cup Standings Announced Wells Fargo, along with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, has announced the final standings in the Wells Fargo Conference Cup competitions for the 2014 fall sports season and several local teams made the grade.

The Wells Fargo Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, recognizes the schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performancewithin each of the state’s four competitive classifications.

The Wells Fargo Conference Cup is a companion to the Wells Fargo Cup and recognizes schools with the best overall interscholastic athletic performances within individual conferences.

Wachovia and now Wells Fargo has sponsored the conference awards program

South Point High met Ashbrook last week but came up short by a score of 64-29. In this photo Ryan Williams tries a layup amidst a swarm of Green Wave players.

since 1980.

In most conferences, points are awarded based on participation and standings in conference play. Each conference determines its own method of awarding points.

Standings include: Big South 2 A/3- A: Forestview finished the fall season at the top of the conference with a commanding lead, after strong championship performances in football, men’s soccer, and men’s cross country. Ashbrook is in second place with Lake Norman Charter only trailing by one point, due to top finishes in women’s cross country and women’s tennis. Conference Standings: Forestview 83, Ashbrook 69, Lake Norman Charter 68, North Gaston 66, South Point 65, East Gaston 47, Stuart Cramer 45, Hunter Huss 42.

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Ida Rankin Elementary celebrates Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month winners

Fifth Grade - Kristin Kiser, Jocelyn Gordon, Shelby Trotter, and Isabella Peterson. Not pictured: Gwen Campau

Kindergarten: Kristin Kiser, Anna Beach, Samoria Coley, Abby Houser, Noah Millard, and Abbie Crisp

Second Grade - Kristin Kiser, Isaac Dutton, Camryn Lowrance, Cloe Griffis, Zander Derberry, and Trinity Nance

Kindergarten - Deziree Morgan, Jeremiah McCormick, Kentrell Davis, and Martavius McCorkle. Not pictured - Michael Thomassin

Third Grade - Back Row - Kristin Kiser, Emily Beasley, Mikala Johnson, and Jordan Buckner. Front Row - Carson McClure, Sarah Herzberg, and Wyatt Suttenfield

Fifth Grade - Chloe Norris and Broc Radford

Ida Raankin Elementary in Mount Holly recently named its Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month winners. The Character Trait of the Month was Kindness.

First Grade - Kristin Kiser, Lilly Bardon, Jan Cruz, Kylie Brooks, and Nicholaus Stutzman. Not Pictured - Parker Stafford

Fourth Grade - Kristin Kiser, Brady Cook, Davis Jessen, Jayden Storms, and Daniela Marvin

Fifth Grade - Jayden Edwards and First Grade - Dominick McCorkle, Hunter Moffitt, Jatavia Brooks Jackson Pierce, and Averie Kelly. Not Pictured Morgan Harris

Third Grade - Carter Fraley, Laura Cummings, Dillion Gaddy, Des- Second Grade - Natalie Craig, Kadyn Sellers, Emily Palm, tiny Wright, and Zoey Snyder Christian Heffner, and Christopher Green

Fourth Grade - Arhip Sushko, Carter Jessen, Hunter Jackson, and Jada Worley

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Emmanuel pulls ahead of Crusaders A 10-5 Abbey run cut the Emmanuel lead down to just one at 27-26, but the Lions closed the half on a 19-3 romp to carry a 46-29 lead into halftime.

The Lions outscored the Abbey 42-26 in the second half as the lead stayed in double figures for the remainder of the game.

Belmont Abbey shot 52 percent as Horn led all scorers with 19 points on 8-10 shooting from the field. He added three free throws in four attempts. Nick Hough added 11 points and Markel Pollard netted ten.

The Crusaders will be back in action January 7 at 7:30 when they host Limestone on Roman Catholic Community Night.

Door decorating contest Gaston Christian School student government representatives recently led their homerooms in a door decorating contest.

Every homeroom created a meaningful and colorful door display representing a Christmas theme. On Wednesday, December 10 the doors were judged by Mrs. Conover, Miss Freeman, Mrs. Parker, and Mrs. Simpson. Due to the excellent effort and imagination of each homeroom the judging was difficult, but they were able to come to a consensus and declare Mrs. Cook’s homeroom the winner of the door contest this year.

Congratulations to these students and a special thanks to all middle school students for the beautiful door designs.

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The January 3 basketball game between Belmont Abbey and Emmanuel saw Crusader sophomore forward Tyler Horn toss a career-high 19 points. However, Emmanuel shot 69 percent from the field as they took an 88-55 victory.

Emmanuel, is in its first year as a member of Conference Carolinas and improved its record to 4-7 overall and 1-4 in the the league. The Abbey tumbled to 1-12 overall and 1-5 in the conference.

The Crusaders began the contest on a 6-5 tear, but the Lions pulled ahead with a similar scoring spurt, as much as seven at 22-15 with 11:37 to go in the half.

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Third grade students at Belmont Central Elementary raised more than $700 in change to help families in need. From left to right are school counselor Francina Newby, principal Phyllis Whitworth, and teachers Joy Richmond, Wendi Stuckey, Erin Braswell and Celina Crowder with students James Robinson, Laylah Johnson, Aedan Corcoran and Greyson Kines.

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Belmont Central Elementary students’ math project leads to helping families A math project became a lesson in giving at Belmont Central Elementary when four classes worked together to collect more than $700 in coins and make the holidays brighter for families in need.

Starting in October, the third grade classes of Joy Richmond, Erin Braswell, Celina Crowder and Wendi Stuckey began studying place value, three-digit numbers and the structure of 1,000. As a way to reinforce the lesson, the teachers invited their students to bring in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to be counted and graphed.

They set a goal to collect 1,000 of each coin and to then use the money for something special. With the help of teachers and staff, school counselor Francina Newby identified 15

families who could use extra support during the holidays.

Newby visited the classes to explain how the money would benefit others. Knowing they were helping someone in need gave the children extra incentive to bring in their coins, said teacher Joy Richmond.

While there were a few parents who sent additional donations, “It was really just kids collecting coins, forgoing their ice cream money for the week or looking in the couch cushions,” Richmond said.

Several students did yard work or extra chores at home to earn coins to contribute.

“The students were just so loving and giving,” said teacher Celina Crowder.

Youth rowing classes begin Jan. 5 Belmont Rowing Center, formerly North Charlotte Rowing, will be offering two youth indoor rowing classes starting Jan. 5 at 1500 River Drive, suite 140.

Classes will tentatively run 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, through Feb. 14.

No rowing experience required. Cost is $265, which includes registration for the Charlotte Erg Sprints indoor rowing race in February. For more information. visit BelmontRowingCenter.org or email Wade.Glaser@Gmail.com.

From October through just before the Christmas break, the classes collected their coins and counted them weekly, watching their contributions grow. The final total for all four classes was $712.25, which Newby used to purchase gift cards for the families.

“Each family will get a card so they can go shopping for whatever they need during the holiday season,” Newby said.

Teachers said their students learned a lot through the process.

“I think it really did them some good in their hearts and we learned some place value and multiplication strategies along the way,” Richmond said.

Gaston College news Gaston College has announced the following good news regarding its programs: The Cosmetology and Esthetics Programs had their state inspection this month and both programs received a score of 99. Much appreciation goes to all the Cosmetology and Esthetics faculty: Breanne Walker, Rhonda Blake , Sandi Sinclair, Gerri Stines, Jessica Segura, Hazel Dye, Jonee Brown, Penny Boyce, Sandra Taylor, Phliza Roseboro-Pendergrass, Laura Greenway, Paige Crisp, Deborah Yandow and Pamela Price.

The Practical Nursing program has a 100% pass rate for this year. All 43 graduates tested and passed the exam. Much appreciation goes to all Practical Nursing faculty: Leslie Pressley, Shannon Ferguson and Amy Hamilton.

The Health and Fitness Science students passed their National Certified Personal Trainer Exam on the first attempt with a 100% first time pass rate. Much appreciation goes to all Health and Fitness Science faculty: Jacob Surratt, Betty Jones, Lenny Martineau, Daniel Payseur and Jarrett Friday.

The Basic Law Enforcement Training on the students 88% pass rate on the state exam. Kudos to Dennis Crosby, Shane Caughey, Melanie Hoyle and their team of outstanding instructors who work to make our program one of the best in the state and our consistently exceeding the state average on the certification exam pass rate.

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Ashbrook High School teacher earns regional award for inspiring students Bianca Yavelak isn’t satisfied if her students just know how to give the right answers. She wants to make sure they learn how to ask the right questions.

As a science teacher at Ashbrook High School, Yavelak encourages students to think for themselves, and her ability to inspire a love of learning earned her recognition as one of six

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Yavelak, who is in her tenth year of teaching at Ashbrook, received the award in October at a ceremony in Charlotte. Ashbrook principal Joey Clinton said the honor is welldeserved.

“Mrs. Yavelak is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher,” he said. “She has a great gift in making her sci- Science teacher Bianca Yavelak works with students at Ashbrook High School in Gasence lessons come alive. Her abil- tonia. She is one of six Charlotte area teachers chosen to receive the Arts & Science ity to develop positive relationships Council’s (ASC) Cato Excellence in Teaching Award.

Gaston County Schools photo with students that fosters individual growth is outstanding.”

Yavelak, who has a degree in mi“She had a huge impact on my love for science,” said crobiology from Virginia Tech, came to teaching from a job in Jennifer Del Castillo, a first-year teacher at Belmont Middle a research laboratory. That experience influenced her teach- School. ing style as she focuses on problem-solving and real-world Del Castillo, who is teaching seventh-grade math and sciapplication. She said she encourages her classes to think like ence, took Yavelak’s classes in her junior and senior year at scientists rather than students – to understand a problem, not Ashbrook, graduating in 2009. just get the answer.

“She was very engaging as a teacher. We never just sat “I want them to learn to think for themselves and to care there and had her lecture to us,” said Del Castillo. about what’s happening in the world,” she said. “I’m trying to Brinkley Rhodes, a new teacher at Southwest Middle teach them to be informed citizens, not just students.”

School, also counts Yavelak as an important influence.

To that end, Yavelak has students read scientific journals, “She definitely helped students develop a real love for scinot just textbooks, and incorporates current events, like the ence; it wasn’t just another class,” she said.

Ebola outbreak in west Africa, into her lessons. She also reBoth Rhodes and Del Castillo said they hope they can enquires participation in the Gaston Regional Science and En- gage their classes the way Yavelak inspired them and pass on gineering Fair, where her students have been very successful. a love for learning to another generation of students.

So far, seven have moved up through state and national sci“Because of Ms. Yavelak, I know you can have a fun class ence fairs to compete on the international level. and help the students actually want to learn instead of feeling Yavelak’s influence on her students is evident in class- they have to learn,” Rhodes said. rooms around the county. Eight of the new teachers joining Del Castillo agreed: “I try to model in my classroom what Gaston County Schools for the 2014-2015 school year are she did because I loved her class so much.” former students.

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