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Classical pianist Black History Forum recognizes local African-American achievement wins Miss Mount

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

A sunny day and community warmth prevailed in the Mount Holly Municipal Complex on Sunday afternoon when the 14th annual Black History Forum took place.

The event drew a large crowd who heard lively music, enjoyed some tasty refreshments, mingled, and were treated to a lesson on how African-Americans helped build Mount Holly into what it is today.

As usual, music was a big part of the Black History Forum. Groups that performed included the Crowns of Light, the Mount Calvary Men's Choir, the Mount Holly Highway QCs, and Wesley Chapel's praise team.

Several doctors, nurses and other health professionals were also at the event and provided free services such as blood pressure checks and cholesterol readings.

In a spirit of sharing, Black History Forum attendees were asked to bring canned goods, cash, and other gifts to the event. These offerings were donated to This year’s Black History Forum Jessie Mae Robinson Humanitarian Award went the Mount Holly Community Relief Or- to Rev. Charles McCorkle (right). He’s seen with event organizer Curtis Alexander. ganization who helps the less fortunate.

Photos by Alan Hodge The Black History Forum was the brainchild of the late John Hope who passed away on July 28, 2016. Hope started the Black History Forum in 2003 with just five members. Sundays' event paid tribute to Hope, his love of Mt. Holly. And the many things he accomplished in his life.

Hope, a scholar, gentleman, and man's man, was a graduate of St. Augustine College in Raleigh, and a member of Kappa Alpha PSE fraternity of which he was chapter president from 19731974. In 2009, Hope completed the Walk Down Memory Lane project with an eight-foot monument on the site of the former Rollins School in Mt. Holly on S. Hawthorne St. In 2011, Hope was named Mount Holly's first African-American Man of the Year. In 2014, he was given a key to the city and a resolution from the city council for lifetime service to the community. Hope was also on the CRO board of directors, and the Mount Holly Historical Society board of directors.

Mt. Holly city manager counted Hope as a friend and mentor.

“John and I worked together during his eighteen (18) year career at the City of Mount Holly,” Jackson said. “Therefore, when we started to work together on the Black History Committee in 2003, it was easier due to our already ongoing working relationship. What we started in 2003, along with other members of the committee, was the genesis of what became an outstanding civic organization dedicated to the cause of recognizing black history in Mount Holly. The Black History Forum then grew to recognize the need for uniting our community for the greater good of serving humanity. John was so passionate about Mount Holly, especially given the fact that he was born and raised in Mount Holly. He was very focused when it came to the Black History Forum, as manifested in the events held by the Black History The late, John Hope helped start the Black History Forum in Committee. John will surely be missed but not forgotten.”

2003. Hope passed away on July 28, 2016 but left a legacy See BLACK HISTORY FORUM page 3 of service to Mt. Holly.

Holly crown

By Todd Hagans

A classical pianist will represent Mount Holly in this summer's Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant.

Allison Farris, 23, topped the field of six contestants to win the Miss Mount Holly 2017 title during the annual scholarship pageant held Sunday afternoon at Stuart W. Cramer High School. Farris played "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6" for the talent competition and earned the talent award, which propelled her to the crown.

"It feels amazing," said Farris immediately after the crowning as she greeted family and friends, took pictures with the other contestants, and expressed appreciation for a "wonderful experience."

Farris lives in Charlotte, is a graduate of the University of Alabama, and hopes to pursue a Master of Business Administration at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her career ambition is to become a global technical evangelist for Microsoft.

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The reigning Miss North Carolina McKenzie Faggart congratulates the new Miss Mount Holly Allison Farris (left) and the new Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Chloe Clary (right) after the two young women won crowns Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the 2017 Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant.

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Mt. Holly fire and police receive $9,000 worth of anonymous donations

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Folks in Mt. Holly look out for each other and evidence is the fact that at last week's city council meeting the police and fire departments received $9,000 worth of donations from two anonymous donors.

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Can’t we all just get along?

The year 2017 is upon us like white on rice. The question is, will the light we see glowing over the coming months be a shining beacon of hope at the end of the tunnel or an onrushing locomotive heading our way as we wriggle and squall, lashed to the tracks with pine-rope?

I bet a lot of you’uns have probably made some resolutions. I have a couple for myself. One is my wish to lose 10 pounds and return to my formerly svelte 165 and size 34 waist. But so far this pie-in-the sky, caused by pie-in-my-mouth, scheme seems just that, a wish. Or, as my pal Calvin McGuirt says, “If wishes were horses then beggars would ride”. One thing is for sure if I get any fatter I will resemble a horse.

Another resolution I have set for myself in 2017 is to scrape up the money and see if I can still fly an airplane.

Years ago I earned a private pilot license and cavorted around the sky and had great fun such as renting a Piper Cherokee and diving down on trains running the tracks between Cherryville and Lincolnton pretending to fill the loco and boxcars full of holes from my imaginary machine guns, but needless to say you cannot do that anymore or risk being shot down in flames for real by F-16 fighter jets. But lately I have been in an aviating frame of mind and just want to satisfy my curiosity and see if I can still go up in the sky and come back down in one piece.

Of course these two resolutions are selfish. They speak of me, me, and more me. But sometimes the better angels of my nature look around and see how things could be improved in 2017 over 2016 and how I, and you, can accomplish this rather easily for the betterment of ourselves, our local towns, and society in general.

One thing we can all do is a called a “random act of kindness”. I have read in magazines about things called random acts of kindness whereby a person buys someone a coffee or pays for their haircut or something of that nature just to brighten the recipient’s day. Of course money does not have to be involved. A random act of kindness could be something free such as helping a senior citizen load their groceries or cross the street. Wait! Isn’t that something folks used to do for others before it became a buzzword?

Another thing we can do to polish up our tarnished society is volunteer at places like the Belmont Community Organization, the Community Relief Organization in Mount Holly, and the Serving Our Community With Kindness in Springwood group. These are just three places, there are lots of others if you just look around a bit. If you can’t volunteer, then sniff around in your food cabinet at home and take some items you know you can spare to one of these local food pantries so that the vittles can be shared with the poor.

Another thing we can do is help out when a natural

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Keep your eyes on the stars, Yours, and your feet on the ground.

Ours, -Theodore Roosevelt Others A funny thing happened on the way to the …

disaster strikes. Those of us who were living in this region in 1989 recall Hurricane Hugo and how so many lives were disrupted by that catastrophe.

One of my own memories of that fateful episode revolves Alan Hodge around the ice house in Ranlo Banner-News Editor and how the remaining bags of that precious commodity were being handed down from the dock to a throng of uplifted hands and how a large puddle of mud and filth had been formed in front of the dock by melting ice and lingering hurricane-water and how the crowd had surged forward for bags and in front of everyone was a little boy who got knocked down in the slime by the jostlers and how he had stood up drenched and crying with mud on his face.

Anyway, maybe we can’t pick up and go to places where hurricanes and tornadoes and blizzards and tidal waves and typhoons and such have actually hit in other parts of our nation and world but we can surely dig in our pockets and find a few bucks to send to the Red Cross where others are suffering and traumatized.

Another thing we can do to help our nation in 2017 and beyond is to recognize those who serve our country in the military. There are lots of ways to do this. You can send a dollar or two to the USO, or if you see a person in uniform at a restaurant chip in on paying their bill or buy them some pie or something, if they are traveling by car and you see them at a gas station pay a little on their fuel.

Or just simply say, “thanks for your service”. I guarantee any token of gratitude you show our military folks will be appreciated.

Another thing we need to do in 2017 is resolve to hold civil discourse with one another on politically-charged issues. Right now, it seems as if every time an issue with any amount of possible debate come up on the political landscape folks draw a battle line, dig in their heels, and begin spewing virulent rhetoric all the while closing their ears to any other opinions on the subject whatever it might be.

We have seen this same sort of mind-set in our nation before when the word “compromise” was considered in the same way as “caving in” and the result was manifested in the firing on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 and ya’ll know what that touched off.

Anyway, here’s hoping 2017 lacks some of the meanness that filled all too many days of 2016 and to paraphrase the immortal words of Rodney King “let’s all try to get along together”.

Valentine’s Day is when we think of love and cupids and red hearts – or at least some of us do. But if you’re a guy, you hope you remember to bring home some flower. You also hope she doesn’t notice you didn’t bring home a card. Either way, you’re in the dog house.

Marriage has a natural drift. It moves from intimacy to isolation. You can’t tell that to a couple who is engaged. After marriage, life, career and child raising take over. You bring home this wonderful Tony Marciano bundle of joy who two years later is saying “No” with both hands on their hips. You get a reprieve between ages 4-12 when they think you walk on water. After that you sink.

I loved raising my kids. I had a blast. We had one television. We also had basic cable. My bill was under $10 per month. With limited channels, we learned to disagree (ok fight) over what we were going to watch. Maria always got there first and we watched figure skating. I learned to like it or else.

As my daughter got older and learned to be a seamstress, she took more and more of my wife’s time. As Maria’s sewing skills improved, so did the time demand on my wife. They would often be found working at 4 a.m. on a sewing project that was due the next day. I learned to smile. We are family.

You remember the play, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?” My story is different. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Family Reunion the day after the wedding.”

My daughter was married near Greensboro on a Saturday. We decided (ok, I decided) to have a family reunion in my backyard the next day. There would not be time to cook, so we ordered BBQ for my New Jersey family. We had to be on the road from Greensboro by 9 a.m. in order to arrive home, get things set up, greet the caterer, set up the food, and greet the guests who were scheduled to arrive at 12:30.

As we left the hotel, and my wife and I were driving south on I 85, a funny thing happened on the way to the family reunion. I was no longer in my late 50’s. I was 24 years-old. I wasn’t driving a Ford Escape. I was driving my college car. Suddenly it hit me. It was just the two of us again, just like it was when we first started dating.

I never realized how much time the kids took of my wife. Since my love language is time, I want to spend it with my wife. The many sewing projects and preparation for the wedding took my wife away from me for quite a bit of time. While I “learned to smile,” I wasn’t happy about it.

It was driving down I85 when I realized we were returning to the first chapter of our life. Some people panic over that. I will confess, we didn’t get away for long weekends just by ourselves. This moment was different. It was more than just the two of us alone. We weren’t listening to the Carpenters sing “We’ve Only Just Begun.” Instead, we had 35 years of marriage and many life lessons behind us. Now we could enjoy each other in ways that we didn’t understand when we were newly married.

No, we don’t have grandchildren, at least not yet. No rush. I am thoroughly enjoying this new season of my life.

Hard Work and Right Living Equals Singing and Dancing

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Years ago I heard a story about a butterfly that was tirelessly working to break from its cocoon. A man observed the struggling butterfly for several minutes.

Feeling sorry for the soon to be flying beautiful creature, he took his pocketknife and slit the cocoon to assist its freedom.

The butterfly fell out of the cocoon and flapped its wings a couple of times and died. The man's good intentions crippled and killed the butterfly preventing its own natural progression of development that would lead to its soaring through the air.

Often it's pressure, hard work and struggle that enables us to develop our internal fortitude to push forward, hang on and succeed in life. Such fortitude comes with ups and downs, pressures and failures. Eventually we develop the internal muscles and a spirit to walk on our own two feet and even to soar like the butterfly.

Muhammad Ali the famous boxer is remembered for his saying that he would

float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

Ali's ability to float like a butterfly came from years of strenuous workouts and punishment to become the greatest athlete of all time.

Joy, laughter and celebration come at the end of a hard day's work. Our greatest feelings of triumph come after a long period of work and struggle to finally realize an accomplishment or a success. Throughout life I have heard over and over that where there is no pain there is no gain.

Singing and dancing comes from the soul. There has to be an internal emotion that is within the heart that desires to leap out in joyful expression. In other words you have to want to do it and feel like doing it. I am not sure how many people today feel so good that they want to sing and dance and celebrate living. Too many no longer have even a faint hum or occasional shuffle. Many Americans no longer have a twinkle in their eyes.

Many of us watch the news and we see a lot of unhappiness. We see a lot of ran-

cor and critical, degrading talk on social media. There is too much unhappiness.

A lot of unhappiness comes from the world of religion. Where did religious entities and many churches ever get the idea that good religion means an unhappy, joyless person? A lot of Middle Eastern religious groups are all about people being glum and joyless. This is probably why some groups don't want to hear much about Jesus who told funny stories and was the life of the party.

We have to get ourselves back to feeling better. It starts with our thinking followed by our deeds and that develops our lifestyles and our destinies. Please, let's start now. Sow a good thought. Reap a good act. Sow a good act. Reap a happier lifestyle. Sow a good lifestyle. Reap a better destiny.

We can change the direction of our nation but it begins with you and me and inside the head of every American.

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BLACK HISTORY FORUM from page 1

Curtis Alexander organized this year's Black History Forum event.

“It was a challenge but everything came together very well,” he said.

A number of people were honored at the Black History Forum.

The Jessie Mae Robinson Humanitarian Award went to Rev. Charkles McCorkle.

The Achievement Award was presented to Deneen Isles. The President's Award went to Josh Smith.

Josh Smith received the Black History Forum President's Award.

A large crowd filled the Mt. Holly Municipal Complex at the Black History Forum.

Photos by Alan Hodge

The Original Gospel Tones and several other groups provided tunes at the Black History Forum.

The Black History Forum Achievement Award went to Deneen Isles.

A health fair was part of the Black History Forum. Nikki Lee (left) and Lindsey Jervis helped with that part of the event.

Mt. Holly African-American historic sites

By Alan Hodge

originally known as Mount Holly Colored School and it was where all of the town's black students went. It was in operation from 1930-1969 and took its name from the first principal, A.M. Rollins.

Teachers at the school who needed to live close by often boarded at the home of Mrs. Roceda Bailey.

Mount Holly has a couple of highly interesting locations that are embedded in the black community's past. The first is the site of the former A.M. Rollins School on S. Hawthorne St. in the Freedom neighborhood off NC273.

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With the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, local schools began to integrate. In 1969, Rollins School closed.

For a brief period, the building was used as a community center, but it was eventually torn down.

These days, folks can visit the site where the Rollins School once stood. The land is occupied by the Rollins Apartments, but something special remains to honor the school.

That special feature is a stone monument in front of the apartments engraved with the words “A.M. Rollins Elementary School” as well as an image of the school itself. The names of principals A.M. Rollins and Willie McDuffie are also on the monument which was officially dedicated on Sept. 12, 2009. Surrounding the marker are pavers engraved with the names of Mount Holly Black History Committee members and others whose donations and work

made the monument possible.

Another Mount Holly historic spot with strong black connections is a simple cemetery at the corner of Hawthorne St. and W. Catawba Ave. behind Burge United Methodist Church.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 19th century including some that are probably those of slaves.

Names that appear on some of the stones include Rankin and Grice. One stone bears the name of Mack Rankin, born in 1826.

For a long period of time the cemetery was overgrown and neglected. In April, 2013 a group of students from Mountain Island Charter School as well as local volunteers led by Curtis Alexander cleaned the graveyard up. Alexander hopes to one day see a fence erected around it and This monument marks the site of the former Rollins School in the gravestones restored.

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High 77 High 74 High 76 High 71 High 66 High 72 High 65 Low 55 Low 55 Low 52 Low 55 Low 45 Low 52 Low 35 Well, the end of meteorological Winter is in sight. March 1st starts unofficial Spring as far as weather keeping goes and it looks like we will end up with one of the warmest Winters on record and about the 8th driest. Strange how we snuck a decent snowstorm in there, huh? This is the earliest I can remember seeing pollen blow off the budding trees as well. We will finish the month warm, but will cool down Saturday night and Sunday only briefly. Next week, the 70’s come back again, even pushing 80 in the first week of March. The big question I don’t know the answer to is “Will there be a hard freeze in March, or even April”? I don’t see one yet, but usually, it’s not safe to plant yet. However, these last 18 months have been downright bizarre on the temperature patterns.

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MISS MOUNT HOLLY from page 1

Her community service program is titled "Women in Technology: Developing Futures," which encourages young women to consider computer science as a career option. She believes technology is a professional field where there is plenty of room for men and women.

Jordyn Scheitler, 17, was the first runner-up. Scheitler lives in Belmont and attends South Point High School. Other contestants for Miss Mount Holly were Kaitlyn Sparks, Kayla Clark, Chania Thompson, and Gabrielle Phillips.

In the Outstanding Teen competition, 15-year-old Chloe Clary was named Miss Mount Holly's Outstanding Teen. She is the daughter of Wes and Danielle

Clary of Shelby and attends Burns High School. The other teen contestants were McKenzie Powell and Skylar Rock, who won the talent award for her vocal performance of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot."

For the first time, the pageant was sponsored by the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association, which already produces the annual Miss Gastonia and Miss Gaston County pageants. Young women ages 13-24 from Gaston and surrounding counties were eligible to enter the pageant. The two winners will go on to the Miss North Carolina competition planned for June 21-24 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

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zie Faggart was a special guest and shared stories about her travels as the state's beauty queen and time spent last September in Atlantic City for the Miss America pageant.

Faggart won a non-finalist talent award at the national pageant for Kaitlyn Sparks her lyrical dance performance.

David Moore, a member of the Mount Holly City Council, shared remarks on behalf of the City of Mount Holly. Moore plans to meet with the pageant committee this week to schedule springtime appearances for the new Miss Mount Holly and Miss Mount Holly's Outstanding Teen.

For more information, visit www.missgastoniapageant.com and click the "Miss Mount Holly" Chania Thompson link.

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The Board of Directors, known as the Council, is the policy making and fund raising arm of Gaston Together. The Gaston Clergy & Citizens’ Coalition is a non-denominational ministerial association dedicated to building racial harmony and community improvement through faith-based leadership.

The Gaston Community Healthcare Commission is an organization of volunteers and healthcare providers whose mission is to improve the health status of the citizens of our county through policy change and advocacy and the Healthy Gaston initiative – creating a culture of wellness. Gaston Vision 2020 is our county’s vision for community vitality growth and enhancement currently focused on civic engagement leadership and a building a healthy community. In addition, the visioning team worked with the UNCC-Urban Institute to develop the Gaston County Regional Indicator website, a Community Dashboard for Gaston County.

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DONATIONS from page 1

Six thousand dollars will help the MHFD get new protective hoods, boots, helmets, and gloves. The MHPD part of the donation was in the form of individual first aid kits specifically designed for officers to carry on duty.

Certificates describing the gifts were presented to Fire Chief Ryan Baker and Police Chief Don Roper by Mt. Holly Community Foundation director Carson Dean.

“This gift is not only a testament to the wonderful citizens we have in Mt. Holly

who so selflessly give to their community, but also to Chief Baker and Chief Roper and their firefighters and officers,” Dean said. “The ways in which our fire and police departments engage with the community is directly related to the desire of people in Mt. Holly who want to help their forces.” Chief Baker had this remark about the donation.

“We are grateful for the donation and the equipment that was purchased has started arriving,” he said.

“This equipment will protect

our firefighters while on calls and during training for many years to come.” Chief Roper also expressed thanks.

“We are very pleased that members of our community have chosen to help their police department with this donation,” he said. “The addition of these individual first aid kits will allow Officers instant access to critical emergency first aid items that could be used in dangerous tactical situations such as active shooters or officer involved shootings. Officers will be able to provide critical care to a victim while waiting for emergency medical personnel, and the training provided by the donor will

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allow the officers to use the equipment effectively and efficiently. MHPD has worked to obtain additional protective equipment in the wake of recent mass shootings and officer ambushes. This donation enhances the safety and security of the officers and citizens in the event such incidents were to occur here.”

In other council business last week, two MHFD mem-

bers were also recognized.

One was Jason Jackson who was officially sworn in as a firefighter. Jackson actually started as a firefighter with the city in June 2007, but had not yet taken the oath.

He was pinned by his father Tommy Jackson who is captain at Community VFD 32 in North Belmont. Also, veteran MHFD member Ricky Brown received his Advanced Fire-

fighter certificate which was presented by Chief Baker and Deputy Chief Craig Spry.

Anothe presentation at the council meeting saw Mike Gruno retire after 12 years of service to the city as its Information Technology Director.

Gruno is credited with having basically started the IT Department at the Municipal Complex.

MHFD veteran Ricky Brown (right) was recognized at last week’s Mt. Holly city council meeting for having achieved his Advanced Fire Fighter Certification. Deputy fire chief Craig Spry and The Mt. Holly Community Foundation presented $9,000 last week to the Mt. Holly police and chief Ryan Baker did the honors. fire departments on behalf of an anyomous donor. Seen with MHCF executive director Carson Dean are MHFD chief Ryan Baker and MHPD chief Don Roper.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough presented an award to Mike Gruno on his retirement from the city at last week’s council meeting.

MHFD employee Jason Jackson got his badge at last week’s council meeting. He was pinned by his dad, Tommy Jackson, who is captain at Community 32 VFD in North Belmont.

Belmont Astronomy Society meeting Planets are everywhere in our universe! Just 20 years ago, we knew nothing. Now we've found thousands of them and are poised to find tens of thousands more. And that's just the start. Which ones could have life and how will we know? How far away are we from knowing? Astronomer Kimberly Cartier has made her life's work the search for life on other planets and she will share with us via live video all she knows in this incredible overview of exoplanets that you just can't miss. If that isn't com-

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Fresh Anointing Anoinntiing Church of God

Tomberln Rd • Mt Holly • NC

Macedonia Baptist Church

McADENVILLE

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Lakeview Baptist Church

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Providence Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Bethel Baptist Church

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

East Belmont Church Of God

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

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

East Belmont Presbyterian Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

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

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019 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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

Core Church

CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

North Main Baptist Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

New Covenant United Methodist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

MT. HOLLY

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

406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Mt. Holly Church of God Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness

BELMONT

For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580

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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Meditations

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Build the body of Christ Field of Dreams is a movie featuring the actor Kevin Costner. Kevin’s character is Ray Kinsella, an Iowa farmer.

While walking through his cornfield he hears a voice speak, “If you build it, he will come.” The movie proceeds with Rev. Angela Pleasants Ray seeing a vision of a baseball diamond District in his cornfield. He eventually creates the Superintendent baseball field almost going bankrupt in of Catawba Valley the process. The moving eventually has Methodist Churches a beautiful ending.

In many of our local churches we sometimes hear that voice speaking, “If you build it, they will come.” We think the answer to church growth is building more and bigger buildings. Therefore, we put money and sweat equity into brick and mortar. Yes, Jesus built the church, but he did not build with brick and mortar. Jesus The Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Sole Patrol senior citizens group built disciples. held its annual Valentines Day lunch last week. Bill and Wilma We have perfected the art of building with brick and mortar.

Abernathy of Stanley were recognized for having been married City of Mt. Holly employee Ray Clemmer was DJ at the Val- But, do we know how to build the lives of people. “And he gave 61 years. “Our love comes from God,” they said. “We give Him entines Day lunch. He’s seen with Sole Patrol director Cheri the apostles, the prophets, the evangelist, the shepherds, and teachall the credit.”

Photos by Alan Hodge Love. ers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-13 ESV. I believe one of the reasons there are conflict and division in the church is due to not knowing how to build each other up. Paul writes while there are jealousy and strife we are acting immature.

How do we build up the body of Christ? It begins with leadership. As leaders, we are not to do all the work ourselves. We equip the saints whereby they may mature in faith and service. As a result, as mature Christians, they, in turn, build up other Christians. “Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:15-16 ESV. The body of Christ grows, not by building bigger buildings. The body of Christ grows by truth and love. We are to maintain, live and do the truth in love. It begins with our daily walk in humility, meekness, and Sole Patrollers enjoyed a nice meal and camaraderie at the Valentines Day lunch. longsuffering. It starts with spending time with others, listening, caring and helping others to understand the truth of Jesus Christ.

Living the truth in love compels us to create a safe place where people can express their fears, frustrations, and hopes. And, in turn, we can support, heal and mature that we may be in service for God. ing 6/30/16 was conducted by website at www.Cramerton.org. Board of Commissioners. AbCentral Park Goats Parks and Recreation Ad- ernathy was sworn in by Mayor The Cramerton Parks and Collis and Associates, CPAs. Recreation staff will soon begin The annual audit report was visory Board Will Cauthen.

Applications are being acthe process of eradicating the recently approved for release Spring Sports Signups Luke 10:25-37 records one of the best kudzu and under-growth prob- by the NC Local Government cepted for residents willing to Town of Cramerton will know passages of the Bible, the Parable lem from the gullies in Central Commission. Again this year volunteer on the Parks and Rec- have spring sports signups of the Good Samaritan. As this story bePark in the next few months the audit was completed with- reation Advisory Board. Ap- through March 2, 2017. Base- gins, Jesus Christ is confronted by someusing goats. Other improve- out noted deficiencies in in- plications are available online ball: 4-6 Tball, 7-8 Coach Pitch, one who poses the question “And who is ments will include: Creating a ternal control with the Town at www.cramerton.org. Meet- 9-10, 11-12, 13-15. Softball: 8 my neighbor” (Luke 10:29 NKJV). This natural surface walking path; receiving the most favorable ings are held the first Monday and Under, 10 and Under, 12 is such a poignant question today in an Picnic shelter revitalization; unqualified audit opinion. Re- of each month at 7:00 p.m. at and Under, 14 Under. Girls age of such polarizing views, both soInstallation of new picnic ta- sults show the Town increased Town Hall.

Volleyball: 9-11, 12-15, 16-18. cially and politically. Today’s news has Abernathy named to Town bles and benches; And several its net position by $159,797 Trent Rankin Soccer: 3-4, 5-6 Registration become full of violence, hate, and unrest. Rev. Salvation Church, Stanley smaller projects that will en- due primarily to increased rev- Board Yet Jesus reminds us to love our neighAt the January 19, 2017 includes full uniform. Regis- bors, all of our neighbors. Within the parable Jesus tells, two hance the overall appeal and enues from operating and capiusability of the park. For ad- tal grants, an increase in Ad Town of Cramerton Board of tration is accepted in person people walk past a man who has been robbed and left for dead, ditional information, please Valorem tax collections, and Commissioners meeting, Dr. at the CB Huss Rec. Center; 8 blind to his struggles and circumstance. These men, both reliJulian Street, Cramerton. For gious men, showed disregard for their fellow man. However, contact Eric Smallwood, Parks by holding overall operating Dixie Abernathy was appointed to serve on more information contact- Eric a Samaritan man came to his rescue. Samaritans were not and Recreation Director, at department expenditures to less 704-824-4231 or email: esmall- than budgeted amounts. The the town’s Board of Commis- Smallwood Parks and Recre- held in high regard by the people of the region, perhaps even annual financial statements can sioners. Abernathy will fill a ation Director, Town of Cra- hated. Yet this man was the true neighbor to the one in need. wood@cramerton.org. be viewed at Town Hall and are board vacancy created by for- merton, 155 North Main Street, Although in normal circumstances the robbed man may have 2016 Audit Results The Town of Cramerton's included in the Financial De- mer mayor Ronnie Worley‘s 704-824-4231, esmallwood@ been his enemy, yet the Samaritan possibly saved his life. annual audit for fiscal year end- partment section of the Town’s election to the Gaston County cramerton.org.

Jesus Christ used this well-known parable to illustrate that all people, regardless of who they are or where they come from, are our neighbors. The Samaritan could have done as the others had, and left this poor beaten man to die. However, The N.C. Tomato Growers Associa- owners of farms where tomatoes are proGrowers should indicate their prefer- he showed him mercy. He did not judge him, he did not ignore tion will conduct a statewide referendum in duced, tenants and sharecroppers, are eli- ence and return ballots by mail. Ballots him because of who he was, as he simply offered love and March to continue the $20 per acre assess- gible to vote. must be postmarked by 5 p.m. March 23. compassion to him. Jesus Christ teaches us that all people are ment on harvested commercial tomatoes.

Ballots will be mailed to growers March our neighbors, and we are to offer the same mercy and love as The proposed assessment referendum did the Samaritan. One can imagine how different the world Funds generated by the assessment would 2. Those who have not received ballots by support research, education and marketing March 6 will have 10 days to apply for must pass by a two-thirds majority. If ap- would be if people viewed others today as did the Samarito promote tomatoes grown in North Caro- an official ballot from the association by proved, the N.C. Department of Agricul- tan. Today may we offer love and compassion to someone we lina. contacting Ellen Moss, executive secre- ture and Consumer Services will continue meet, no matter who they are, or what they think of us. May we love all, because Jesus loves us.

The proposed assessment term is six tary of the NCTGA, by mail at 2491 St. years, beginning with the 2017 crop. All Paul’s Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792; to collect the assessment. Funds collected N.C. farmers engaged in the production of by phone at 828-685-3989 or by email at will be administered by the N.C. Tomato Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect tomatoes on a commercial basis, including ellen_moss@yahoo.com.

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MONTCROSS AREA’S

DINING Guide Belmont Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-5838 Supply 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8777 Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7711 Catfish Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-1552 Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057 Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1401

Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 (704) 829-7717

Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555

Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032

H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611

Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043

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Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805

String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636

Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266

Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 White’s Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 (704) 879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220

Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099

Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603

Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384

The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597

Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539

Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223

Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073

Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930 Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030 Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178 Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998 North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5425

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Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747 Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212 Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819

Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

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Amelia Earhart Award presented to Beutler Gastonia Civil Air Patrol cadet Thomas Beutler was recently presented with the Amelia Earhart Award. The award is given in conjunction with achieving the grade of Cadet Captain.

Beutler received the award at Civil Air Patrol’s statewide conference in Durham earlier this month.

The Amelia Earhart Award is the third of five milestone awards that Civil Air Patrol cadets can earn. Named for the groundbreaking woman aviation pioneer, cadets who earn the award must live up to Earhart’s standards of excellence. Achievement of this milestone award requires successful completion of leadership and aerospace exams, a rigorous physical fitness test and demonstration of leadership abilities including principles of officership and the responsibilities of command. Only approximately 5% of cadets nationwide earn the Amelia Earhart Award.

Thomas Beutler currently serves as the Cadet Commander for the Gastonia Squadron. He also serves on the North Carolina Wing Cadet Advisory Council which works with leaders at the state level to recommend solutions and identify

opportunities to improve the Cadet Program.

Additionally, he will serve as Deputy Commander of Cadets for the annual Drill & Ceremonies Academy to be held at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in March.

While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, Civil Air Patrol's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. Thousands of young people from 12 years through age 21 are introduced to aviation through this program. The Cadet Program is organized around a system of 16 achievements and 5 milestone awards. This “path of progression” provides a structure that guides the cadets’ development, matching cadets with activities suited to their longevity and accomplishments in the program. Cadets compete for academic scholarships to further their studies in fields such as engineering, science, aircraft mechanics, aerospace medicine, meteorology, as well as many others. Those cadets who earn cadet officer status may enter the Air Force as C/Cpt. Thomas Beutler receives the Amelia Earhart Award from Wing Commander Jason an E3 (airman first class) rather than an E1 (air- Bailey.

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Benefit Bash offers kids a way Merlefest on the to impact their community Road concert set

The members of Girl Scout Troop 20418 were looking for a way to create widespread and sustainable impact through a project leading to their Silver Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. This award prepares middle school aged Girl Scouts for a lifetime of caring about others in their community. The girls of Troop 20418 planned to make their project big. They realized that to have a lasting impact, they needed an idea that went beyond their small troop of six girls. Their brainstorming led them to create the “Benefit Bash”, a party for friends that doubles as a vehicle for community service. With the motto “Having Fun, Doing Good,” the girls set out to develop the idea, host individual Benefit Bashes, then spread the word. Now, over a year into the process, Troop 20418 is rolling out the plan to the community encouraging other groups of kids to follow suit and host their own Benefit Bash.

These girls first tested their concept with a party to benefit the Bit of Hope Ranch. Bit of Hope helps children find hope and healing through a relationship with a horse. At their “S’more Fun Fire Pit Party” they collected jeans and boots for Bit of Hope and had a s’more roast for the guests.

The collection will help the campers who are there to bond with the horses but don’t have comfortable and safe clothes for riding. The girls spent less than $20 for supplies and collected over 30 pairs of jeans and gently used boots. One of the troop members, Abby Brooks, noticed that. “At our practice party, it didn’t seem like bringing a pair of jeans or two would make such a difference. But we ended up with such a big pile of donations that we learned how a Benefit Bash multiplies our giving.”

Using social media, including their Instagram account (@troop20418), as well as speaking engagements at school

and through youth organizations, they are sharing their vision of kids making positive change in their community.

Their idea is simple. 1) Choose a charitable organization you want to impact; 2) Contact them to find out their needs; 3) Host your bash and ask your guests for donations or plan a service project based on the needs of the organization as part of your party; 4) Spread the word by posting pictures with the hashtag #selfLessie.

Annie Russell found that “Benefit Bashes have opened us up to see many needs in our own community and helped us learn how to make a difference to those in need.” In addition to helping Bit of Hope Ranch, the troop members have hosted parties to benefit a number of local organizations including The Boys and Girls Club, Cancer Services of Gaston County, S.O.C.K.S., the Kings Mountain Egg Hunt for the Visually Impaired, Girls on the Run and the Animal League of Gaston County.

In return, the girls have learned the benefits of helping others. “When we walked into the Boys and Girls Club, I was overwhelmed by their appreciation,” said Sarah Jamison after her party. “We were greeted with signs and thank you notes. It was great.”

Emmy Letts observed, “It’s amazing to see the people’s expressions when you bring in the donations. Cancer Services was completely out of soup in their pantry, and when we brought in the 500 cans we collected at our bash they were so thankful.” Her twin sister Lauren wants these parties to become a norm for teenagers. “Benefit Bashes have really make service fun and I hope they inspire others to do the same.”

Youth organizations and individuals who would like to learn more about hosting a Benefit Bash can request a brochure or further information at Troop20418@gmail.com.

If you would like to request a presentation for your group, please send an email request.

For anyone hosting a Benefit Bash, the Troop asks you to post pictures to social media to inspire your friends and followers.

The more kids that see peers helping others in this way, the more contagious it becomes.

The girls hope Sarah Jamison, Lauren Letts, Catherine Heilig, Annie Russell, Emily Letts and Abbey Brooks are seen with to inspire many the collection of supplies gathered to support Cancer Services of Gaston County whose pantry was running Benefit Bashes in low and needed soup, Ensure and Gatorade for their clients. A benefit bash was held to fill that need.

Gaston County Girl Scout 20418 photo and beyond.

The Gaston County Museum of Art & History, in partnership with the Town of Dallas and Gaston County Department of Travel & Tourism, is proud to announce the MerleFest on the Road concert on Friday, February 24th at 7:00pm. This performance is part of the Concerts @ the Courthouse Series.

MerleFest, the popular Americana music festival founded by the legendary Doc Watson, will give music lovers in the Gaston County community a sneak peak of the spring festival when it brings MerleFest on the Road to the historic courthouse. This performance will include three bands demonstrating the different styles of music that will be performed at the main festival in April. This night's event will include Jonathan Bryd & the Pickup Cowboys, Locust Honey, and Mark Bumgarner.

Jonathan Byrd is an award-winning songwriter from Chapel Hill, NC. Along with his band, the Pickup Cowboys, they are musical gunslingers, vaudevillian hucksters, and old-fashioned tent revivalists that entertain and get audiences involved in the show.

Chloe Edmonstone and Meredith Watson bring their experience in old-time, bluegrass, and pre-war blues to both their original material and the traditional songs and tunes of the American Southeast. Along with bassist John Miller, they form the band Locust Honey. They are known for their traditional sounds and vintage vocal harmonies.

Mark Bumgarner's musical influences span the American landscape, from the traditional sounds of the Appalachian Mountains, to the West Coast country and folk rock of the 60's and 70's. Since returning home to North Carolina, Mark has focused on his personal style that is a blend of roots country, bluegrass and rockin' hillbilly blues that is true Southern Americana.

The concert will take place in the Historic Dallas Courthouse located at 131 North Gaston Street, Dallas. Craft beer

by Ole Dallas Brewery will be available for purchase. This is a FREE concert, but reservations are required. To make your reservations or if you need any additional information about this event, please contact Jason Luker, Assistant Director, at 704-922-7681 ext. 105 or Jason.Luker@gastongov.com.

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Emma Beaty crowned as Miss South Point South Point High School held its annual Miss South Point Pageant on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the Gerald Cortner Auditorium at the school. South Point junior, Emma Beaty, was crowned as the new Miss South Point; senior, Emily Davis, was the first runner-up; and junior, Makensie McDaniel, was the second runner-up. Isabella Rockwell was selected by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality.

Emma is the daughter of Traci and Brian Pate and Bryan and Sandy Beaty. At South Point, Emma participates in the school’s dance team and is a member of National Honor Society. In the community, Emma is an active member of First United Methodist Church in Belmont, volunteers with the Belmont Optimist Organization and Special Olympics, and participates in Young Life.

Emma has danced at The Dance House in Gastonia for over ten years and for her talent she performed a lyrical dance to “Grace” by Saving Jane. Emma’s future plans are to attend a four year university to major in Psychology and attend graduate school with a goal to open her own family and marriage counseling practice.

Contestants were judged in the areas of interview, fashion wear, talent and evening wear.

Miss South Point is a scholarship pageant, and proceeds for the scholarships are generated by advertisement sales. As Miss South Point, Emma will receive a $6000 scholarship; Emily will receive a $3000 scholarship, and Makensie will receive a $2000 scholarship.

The pageant was hosted by Mr. Joshua Anders, a teacher at South Point, and Victoria Harris the 2016 Miss South Point.

Keep Belmont Beautiful has named its new Board members for 2017. Left to right: Al Wall, Hampton Rhoton (Youth Representative - South Point High School), Noah Gadd (Youth Representative - South Point High School) and Timothy Roberts.

Judy Closson photo

Summer Camps program offer fun for teens

(from left to right): Emily Davis (1st runner up), Emma Beaty (Miss South Point 2017), Makensie McDaniel (2nd runner up) Photo courtesy of Bryan Mayhew, Carolina Top Shots

This summer, local teens will have the opportunity to acquire important life skills, explore career options, and exercise their creativity, all in a fun, encouraging environment.

Gaston College is introducing a Summer Camp program that features a variety of short courses for teens from ages 13 to 18.

The following programs will be offered: Personal Safety and Defense 101: This course is designed for teens to learn personal safety, awareness, and self-defense, using their bodies and everyday objects that may be easily accessible. Activities like a scavenger hunt, partner practice, improvisational games, and a charades session will demonstrate techniques and practices that reinforce the lessons. Creative Writing Workshop: Campers will pro-

duce one short work of fiction and one poem, utilizing writing workshop and writers’ group models. Participants will learn approaches to creative writing and the writing process and will receive feedback from peers and workshop facilitators. STEM Camp for Teens: Exploring Textile Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing: Students will learn how STEM disciplines are utilized in the modern textile industry and will participate in engineering design project teams and go on a field trip to visit local textile companies. Adulting 101: Teens will learn some life skills that every adult should have, including the basics of car maintenance, balancing and budgeting finances, job search skills, healthy eating on a budget, and yoga for stress management. First Aid and CPR: Campers will be trained

in BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR, First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) skills. On the last day of the three-day course, students will take a test to earn certification in these skills. A-321 Advanced Manufacturing Camp: Fun and interactive lab sessions will introduce teens to the skills they can acquire through an apprenticeship or career in advanced manufacturing. Campers will discover how goods are produced through tours to local manufacturing facilities.

Camp courses will be offered on various Gaston College campuses during the summer of 2017. Details and registration for courses in the Gaston College Summer Camp program will be available in early 2017.

For information, email summercamp@gastoncollege.edu.

Gaston County Schools to host ‘Community Update’ program On Thursday evening, February 23, Gaston County Schools will host the ‘Superintendent’s Community Update’ in the auditorium at Stuart W. Cramer High School, 101 Lakewood Road, Belmont. The program begins at 6:00 p.m.

In an effort to “continue the conversation” about Gaston’s schools, the program is intended to give Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker an opportunity to update stakeholders and highlight the school district’s achievements over the past three years.

“The ‘Community Update’ program is designed to provide information about the progress we have made in Gaston County Schools and what we would like to accomplish over Stanley Middle School recently held a Spelling Bee contest. Congratulations to the winner the next few years,” stated Booker. “The purLaura D. and first runner-up Josh R.Eighteen classroom winners in grades 6 through 8 partici- pose is to provide an update on where we were pated. The winner correctly spelled the word, phosphine, in the sixth round. when I became the superintendent in 2014, where we are now, and where we want to go.”

The program is open to the public and Cheryl Fox photo

should last about an hour.

Booker continued, “We are extending an invitation to everyone to attend the ‘Community Update’ program. It is so important for us to have input and support from our parents, school employees, business and civic leaders, and others in the community as we work to make our schools better for all children in Gaston County.”

The ‘Superintendent’s Community Update’ is a continuation of our community outreach programs such as the ‘Community Talks with the Superintendent’ meetings in 2014, the ‘Faith Summit’ in 2015, and the ‘Parent Focus Group’ meetings in 2016.

Attendees do not have to participate in breakout scenarios or discussion groups. Questions may be submitted ahead of time by sending an e-mail to communications@gaston.k12.nc.us. The questions will be used to help prepare the program agenda.

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Sherwood Elementary offers Spanish lessons for its teachers Three days a week, teachers at Sherwood Elementary become students for the afternoon so they can learn basic grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.

In Spanish, that is.

For the second year in a row, Sherwood’s ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher Edgar Coronado (pictured) is offering Spanish lessons to any interested teachers. The classes are giving teachers new ways to communicate with their students, and perhaps more important, with their students’ parents.

It’s a win-win for everyone involved: Coronado is also using the class curriculum as material to publish a book about teaching Spanish to adults.

Since around 25 percent of the school’s student population is Hispanic, the class is a great benefit to the school, said principal Tyler West. “The teachers are excited about learning a new skill for

supporting our students and their families,” she said.

Coronado, who has been the ESL teacher at Sherwood for 10 years, came up with the idea for the class last year.

He has previously written a textbook for teaching English to Spanish speakers, and a colleague at Borealis Language Academy in Charlotte recommended he write one for teaching Spanish to English speakers.

The teachers at Sherwood have had the opportunity to test it out, one lesson at a time, and even helped him with proofreading along the way. “The course is really conversational,” Coronado explained. “The purpose is so they can communicate with the students.”

Karen Rogers, a first grade teacher, took the course last spring and continued it in the fall. She said that learning how letters are pronounced differently in

Spanish and English has been helpful for her in understanding her students. “I’m realizing how hard it is for them to pronounce English words,” she said.

Rogers is also working on a personal goal: “I’m trying to learn how to write notes on homework for parents to read,” so that they can stay connected with what their children are learning.

Improved communication with Spanish-speaking parents all around the school will be a great benefit from the course, West said. “The biggest help I see is with the parents,” she explained.

“Sometimes we have to use students to interpret, and we’re not sure if the message is getting across correctly.”

Teachers are enjoying the course and even the homework. Coronado told them, “I’m going to promise you that you’re going to learn and you have to learn fast.”

Edgar Coronado teaches fellow teachers Spanish lessons.

Gaston students attend regional science fair Gaston County Schools had more than 30 students competing in last Saturday’s regional science and engineering fair at UNC-Charlotte. Their wins at the Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair in January propelled them into the regional competition with a chance to advance to the statewide science fair next month.

Students from Ashbrook, Stuart W. Cramer, Forestview, Gaston Early College, Belmont Middle, Holbrook Middle, Mount Holly Middle, and Rankin Elementary qualified to participate in the Region 6 North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair. The regional winners go on to the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair set for March 24-25 in Raleigh.

Brittan Payton (pictured), a senior at Stuart W. Cramer High School, placed first overall at the annual Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair held Tuesday, January 10. Her project, The Effects of Microgreens on Probiotic Bacteria, also earned her the distinguished Lithium Excellence Award presented

by FMC Lithium.

Like Payton, the local winners won recognition for their projects to advance to the regional contest. The local competition was held in partnership with the Schiele Museum and FMC Lithium. The Gaston County event included 100 exhibits and projects created by 175 elementary, middle, and high school students.

The competition included public and private school students.

The Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair is divided into four categories: earth science, physical science, life science, and technology and engineering. Students are judged on scientific method, research, resources cited, and the types of evidence provided to support the results.

The following high school students from Gaston County Schools received first place honors: Overall Winner-Brittan Payton, Stuart W. Cramer High School - The Effects of

Dellinger hired as new VP for Academic Affairs at Gaston College Brittan Payton (pictured), a senior at Stuart W. Cramer High School, placed first overall at the annual Gaston Regional Science and Engineering Fair held Tuesday, January 10.

Microgeens on Probiotic Bacteria.

Honorable Mention: Bradley Parrish and Bailey Patterson, Stuart W. Cramer High School - The Inhibitory Effects of Triclosan Against the Growth of Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus in Dialysis Tubing; SPARC3 of Genius Award by Gaston College Nikki Hendrix, Stuart W. Cramer High School - What is the impact of heavy treatment on aggressive chewing behavior in Apis Mellifera; Lithium Excellence AwardBrittan Payton, Stuart W. Cramer High School - The Effects of Microgreens on Probiotic Bacteria; Earth Science- Mac Gallman, Ashbrook High School - The Influence of Topographic Condition on Surface Water Runoff Flow Rates; Life Science- Andrea Esparza, Stuart W. Cramer High School - Touch DNA; Physical Science- Shane Fogarty, Gaston Early College High School - Roller Coaster Relays-Technology and Engineering Pooja Deva, Ashbrook High School - Transitional Shoes.

The following middle school students from Gaston County Schools received first place honors: Honorable Mention- Jordan Abernathy, Belmont Middle School - Fish Don’t Need Foundation; Earth Science- Luigi Bortolussi, Mount Holly Middle School

- Getting Sunk Into Liquefaction; Physical Science- Bryan Clingerman, Mount Holly Middle School - Hey Batter Batter Swing 2.0; Life Science Catherine Armstrong and Regan Lavinder, Belmont Middle School - Boys vs.

Girls: Who sees it best? Does age matter?.

The following elementary school students from Gaston County Schools received first place honors: Nikki Bortolussi, Rankin Elementary - Which Soil Works Best for Fossilization?; Luke Falls, Rankin Elementary - The Ultimate Trajectory - Launching Ping Pong Balls for Distance.

Dr. Dewey D. Dellinger has been promoted to the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Gaston College. He is responsible for overseeing the Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering and Industrial Technologies, and Health and Human Services academic divisions as well as Educational Partnerships, Distance Education, Institutional Effectiveness, and the Libraries. He started his new position February 1, 2017. Dr. Dellinger has been employed with Gaston College since 1990. He has served in the positions of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Department Chair of Mathematics, and Mathematics Instructor. Previously, he was employed teaching math at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Polk Youth Institution. Dellinger received a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from North Carolina State University, a Master of Adult Education from East Carolina University, a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from North Carolina State University.

UA Fall 2016 Dean's and President's Lists A total of 11,758 students enrolled during the 2016 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).

The UA Dean's and President's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Landon Elizabeth Jones, Belmont, -- Dean's List; Dylan Craig Coley, Mount Holly, -President's List.

Brookside Elementary School raised more than $250 for Relay for Life of Gaston County. Students purchased $1 raffle tickets for a chance to put a pie in the face of principal Logan McGuire or assistant principal Matt Rikard (pictured). On Monday, February 6, the students gathered outside for the special event. Two students in each grade level were selected by a random drawing and each student had the choice of putting a whipped cream pie in either the principal’s or assistant principal’s face. “I am extremely proud of the students and families at Brookside Elementary,” said McGuire whose father is a two-time cancer survivor. “This issue is near and dear to my heart, and I didn’t mind getting a little messy either! The students had a great time, and it’s not everyday that you get to see your school principal or assistant principal get hit with a pie in the face. It’s definitely an event that we will do again.”

The Gastonia Relay for Life is Friday, April 28 from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Sims Legion Park.

Gaston Schools photo

Thursday, February 23, 2017

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Gaston Christian Mock Trial teams participate in regional competitions Gaston Christian High School sponsored two teams at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice High School Mock Trial Regional Competition on February 4.

The GCHS Red Team competed in High Point; Thomas Williford and Jacob Noblett won Best Attorney awards, and Mary Claire Long and Madux Price were recognized with Best Witness awards.

The GCHS White Team captured the title

of regional champion in Gastonia with Daniel Nivens winning a Best Attorney award; Jackson Lee was recognized with a Best Witness award. This group will travel to Raleigh on March 10-11 to compete in the state Mock Trial competition.

Mrs. Christa Pratt serves as coach and legal advisor for the Mock Trial teams; she is assisted by Megan Pearson (Class of 2012) and Judge Michael Lands.

Congratulations to Belmont Central Elementary January Students of the Month. The character trait was Knowledge. 2nd Grade: Delaney - Durham Baker; Dunbar - Nishant Ashri; Earl - Jack Suarez; Gregory - Caleigh Evans; Howard - Buxton Smith; Parrish - Andrew Huffstickler; Ross - Henry Davis; Whisnant - Joshua Norris. 3rd Grade: Adams – Mary Ellen Lovelace; Braswell – Truett Shrum; Groves – Amelia Gould; Haley – Conner Michael; Justice – Reid Wilson; McKinney - Cormac Severns; McQueen - Kennedy Chappell; Southard - Addie Payne; Stuckey - Walker Spargo. 4th Grade: Beaty - Brooks Smith; Craig - Ashton Knauf; Dodson - Sehar Ahmad; Hamam - Brandon Cunningham; McMillan - James Dover; Mellette - Graham Kines; Munsey - Emmy Dawe. 5th Grade: Allen - Teddy Hibberd; Beltakis - Reagan Kaufmann; Brown - Lauren Arthurs; Fascella - Hugh Glenn; Painter - Parker Malo; Snipes - Connor Redmond; Wood - Jay Crawford.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week

GCS Mock Trial Red team winners

GCS Mock Trial Red team.

This weekend is the first of four 2017 National Adoption Events sponsored by PetSmart Charities. Tri-County Animal Rescue will be available with a variety of pets all weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm, and Sunday 1-5 pm.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is featuring the Beagle as our Pet of the Week. We have males and females, a range of ages, a variety of colors and a range of weights. They are NOT hunting dogs… they are pets. They are very sweet and will win your heart as soon as you meet them. They are great with other dogs and would make a wonderful companion for your current dog.

It's difficult to resist the appeal of a Beagle's dark brown or hazel eyes, with their soft, pleading expression. They're happy, outgoing and loving — characteristics more than balanced out by their hound nature, which is inquisitive, determined, and focused on food.

The most important thing to know about the Beagle is that he is a scent-hound. His nose is the most important part of his anatomy and his head is always down to the ground, searching for an interesting trail to follow.

Because of their small size

and gentle temperament, Beagles can do well in apartments if their people are willing to walk them on lead several times a day in all kinds of weather. They need plenty of exercise, about an hour a day if possible. If left alone and unexercised, Beagles can become destructive.

Our Beagles are spayed/ neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Please come out and meet your next best friend.

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 donations 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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After early tournament loss East Gaston now eyes playoffs

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Things didn't go as planned for East Gaston in the 1st round of the Big South basketball championship. The Warriors got bumped by an Ashbrook team the Warriors had beaten twice earlier this year. The early departure did not dampen the Warriors spirits. Now East Gaston is preparing for the state playoffs.

Hopefully the Ashbrook game will prove to be fuel for the fire. The loss was a tough one.

"Ashbrook saw us in the 1st round of the tourney," coach Eugene Farrar said. "They outplayed us."

In the 1st period the Ashbrook outscored the Warriors 1510. In the 2nd the Warriors turned things around by outscoring the Greenwave 13-6. The back and forth left East Gaston with a 23-21 lead at halftime.

In the second half both teams struggled in a low scoring 3rd period. The Warriors still had the lead going into the final period of the game.

In the 4th Ashbrook got the breaks they needed.

"We had a chance in the 4th," Farrar said. "It was going back and forth. it all came down to fouls."

In the 4th the Greenwave started to get a lead. The Warriors had to make tactical fouls to try to get the ball back to score.

Those fouls sent Ashbrook to the line.

Once on the line Ashbrook shooters hit their shots with devastating effect.

"We had to foul them and they were knocking down shots to maintain the lead." Farrar added.

Ashbrook came out of the game with a 49-46 win.

The Big South tournament is now in the Warrior's rear view mirror. Now East Gaston is gearing up for the next step, the state playoffs.

On that front things look hopeful. East Gaston had a very productive second half of the 2016-17 season. That includes a five game win streak to close out the regular season. The Warriors are playing impressive basketball. That kind of momentum is needed in the playoffs.

"We were playing on an all time high," Farrar added. "A five game win streak."

The first round can be tough. It is filled with mismatches and in some cases tough games that don't normally materialize until later in the playoffs. One of those tough games turned out to be the card the Warriors drew this year.

To start the playoffs EG must travel to Concord to take on a very tough Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs. Robinson is 18-7 on the year.

Robinson is definitely a tough nut to crack.

To get that 1st round win players will need to step up and get the job done. Players like Tyrone Brown and Caleb Bridgewater need to deliver a solid performance.

"Caleb has been on an all time high," Farrar stated. "We need him to come through for us against Robinson."

Robinson may be tough but coach Farrar knows what the Warriors need to do to win.

"If we can maintain turnovers and rebound the ball we may have a chance."

Deion Lane makes the shot for Belmont Abbey.

Belmont Abbey photo

Belmont Abbey loses to Pfeiffer 110-101

Deion Lane (pictured) just missed a triple-double, settling for his fourth double-double of the year, but Belmont Abbey fell just short of upsetting Pfeiffer, 110-101, Wednesday night in Conference Carolinas men's basketball action. Lane finished with careerhighs in points with 32 and rebounds with 15, while adding seven assists.

Four other Crusaders topped double figures during the shootout, with Drexler Clark tallying 23 points and Ben Ferguson 14. Daniel Spencer chipped in 12 with five rebounds with Jacob Wilson registering 11. A.J. Clark of Pfeiffer led all scorers with 34 points.

Belmont Abbey (12-13, 8-9) played one of its best games of the season, hitting 51.4 percent from the field while making 11 threepointers and holding a 45-21 rebounding advantage. However, the Falcons (23-3, 15-3) shot 66.0 percent from the field, hit 13 treys

and forced 20 turnovers. They shot an incredible 73.1 percent during a 65-point second half.

The Crusaders fell behind by eight, 14-6 in the early going, but used a 13-3 run to re-take the lead at 27-23 with 11:50 left in the half. After Pfeiffer pulled to within one, 33-32, The Abbey posted a 10-2 run to lead by nine, 43-34, with 5:41 to play. The lead was seven, 52-45, at the break.

In the second half, the Crusaders pushed the margin to 11 at its biggest point, 68-57 with 15:35 left, but Pfeiffer scored 11 straight to even the game at 68. Later with BAC holding a 77-75 lead, the Falcons scored six straight and never trailed again. Despite trailing by 11, Belmont Abbey did not quit, closing to four, 95-91 with 3:49 remaining, but all 10 of its free throw attempts in the final 56 seconds to preserve the victory.

GWU to host military photographer Gardner-Webb will host two-time Military Photographer of the Year Stacy Pearsall and the “Veterans Portrait Project� at the Charlotte campus on Feb. 27, and at the main campus in Boiling Springs on Feb. 28 as part of the University’s Distinguished Artist Series. The two-day event will kick off Pearsall’s art show in the Tucker Gallery at GardnerWebb’s main campus.

Pearsall, who served in the Air Force as a combat photographer, is a decorated veteran who started the Veterans Portrait Project (VPP) while recovering from wounds she sustained in active duty.

Through the Project, veterans can have their portrait taken free of charge. Pearsall provides each veteran with a high-resolution digital image or an actual print. “They’re young and old, male and female. They come from all walks of life and have varied religious beliefs, levels of education and racial ethnicity,� Pearsall shares. “What unites them all is their

service. It’s a bond that cannot be broken, and I’m proud to be one of them.�

Veterans throughout the region are invited to take advantage of this no-cost opportunity by signing up at gardnerwebb.edu/veterans-portrait as soon as possible. Appointment times are available on Feb. 27 (Charlotte campus) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Feb. 28 (Tucker Student Center, Boiling Springs campus) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more about the Veterans Portrait Project, visit StacyPearsall.com. The GWU Charlotte campus is located at 8030 Arrowridge Blvd., Charlotte, N.C. The main campus is located at 110 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, N.C. In recent years, Gardner-Webb has been consistently recognized as a Military-Friendly institution and was named as North Carolina’s first Purple Heart University. These accolades—in conjunction with the Veterans Portrait Project event—further affirm Gardner-

Webb’s commitment to honoring and serving U.S. troops, veterans, and their families.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 48 hours prior to the event. Please call 704.406.4264 or email servicerequests@ gardner-webb.edu with your request.

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Belmont Parks and Rec. will be having spring adult soccer signups soon. Fees: $300.00 per team-in city, $350 per team-out of city. Register team now – March 13. Deadline to enter league: Monday, March 13, at 5pm. Due date for fees: due at time team registers and

by March 13 (5pm).Tentative season starting date: Saturday, March 25. Game dates: Saturday afternoons starting on or around March 25. Any question call Brian at 704-901-2070 or email bmcgonagle@cityofbelmont.org.

Free agent? Don’t have a team? Parks and Rec. will take

your info and try to connect you with a team or provide you with a list of eligible players to build your team. team payments only please.

Registrations and payment can be mailed to PO Box 431, Belmont NC 28012. The form and payment need to be received by the registration deadline.

866-815-6131

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South Point places 2nd in Big South tourney, now it's playoff time

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Belmont Abbey photo

Abbey women’s lacrosse tops Lees-McRae The Belmont Abbey women's lacrosse team earned a 23-1 victory over Lees-McRae this afternoon at Alumni Field. The win puts the Crusaders at 2-0 on the year with an identical conference record. The Bobcats are 0-1 in 2017, including 0-1 in conference play.

The Abbey scored early and often, first by senior Jordan Hofmeister just 43 seconds into the game. Just 29 seconds later junior Rebecca Stromberg made it 2-0. Later in the half, junior Caitlin Cook handed out two assists to midfielder Katelin Glass in a span of 22 seconds to put the Crusaders in front 6-0.

After that, Cook scored a goal of her own.

At the 14:25, midfielder Madison Eberhardt scored two of her four goals in a 3-minute span for a 11-0 Abbey lead. By halftime, Belmont Abbey had built a 13-0 lead. At that point, the Bobcats had not gotten a shot up.

The Abbey offense continued to surge in

the second half, with freshman Marin Felsoci scoring the first goal of the period off a pass from Glass. Then at the 19:15 mark, Glass set up freshman Jenna Niedzwiedzki for her second goal of the day and a 17-1 Abbey lead.

A few minutes later, Glass scored a goal of her own. Eberhardt scored two goals in the final three and a half minutes to finish off the 23-1 win.

On the day, Glass led the Crusaders offensive attack with seven goals and four assists. She also picked up four ground balls.

Eberhardt also had a strong performance with four goals on five shots and two ground balls.

Cook scored a goal and dished out three assists. On the defensive side, Glass caused seven Lees-McRae turnovers, while reigning Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year Kassie Easter forced four.

The South Point Red Raiders went into the Big South basketball tournament on a bit of a run. The Red Raiders had won five games in a row before entering the tournament.

They were playing some of their best basketball. That type of play continued as South Point played tough throughout the Big South tourney. As games got underway South Point kept moving ahead. The Red Raiders won two games before being bested by Lake Norman Charter in the finals.

In South Point's first game the Red Raiders hosted North Gaston. The Wildcats played tough in the first half. South Point held a slim 31-29 lead at the half.

The game took on a different flavor in the second half.

South Point opened things up and North Gaston had no way to counter. South Point's second half heroics gave them a

Kitten season is here Kitten season is the time of year when cats give birth, flooding animal shelters and rescue groups across the nation with homeless litters.

Kitten season is really three seasons in one, starting in spring, peaking in late spring or early summer, and ending in fall.

Why does kitten season occur? Because too many kittens are born when cats are not spayed and neutered.

Young cats can become pregnant as early as 5 months of age. The easiest way to help reduce the overwhelming numbers of unwanted cats is to spay and neuter your own cat and encourage others to do the same. Unaltered cats are driven by their hormones and tend to sneak outdoors primarily in search of a mate.

Mating just once can start a

domino effect that can result in dozens, even hundreds or thousands of unwanted animals.

These unwanted cats and kittens, when not left on the street to fend for themselves, often turn up in large numbers at the local animal shelter and other rescue groups. Resources already hard to come by—like food, money, and space—are often stretched to their limit as shelters and other rescue groups, which often take in thousands of adult animals every year, are inundated with homeless kittens. As shelters and rescue groups struggle to house as many cats as possible, the risk of illness increases.

The chances that an adult cat will find a home typically drop—they are gener-

ally overlooked by potential adopters when cute kittens are in abundance. The burden often carries over to staff and vet services, who attempt to cope with the overwhelming number of cats.

The vast numbers of cats cared for by shelters and other rescue groups, especially during kitten season, will not drop overnight and will not drop without you.

1. Spay or neuter your cats Cats can become pregnant as young as five months of age. Fortunately, kittens as young as two months and weighing two pounds can be safely altered. Many people ask their veterinarian to spay or neuter their pet. If you have trouble affording the fee, check local spay/neuter clinics. And while it's always safest to keep your cat inside,

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it's especially important to do so before the cat is spayed or neutered. Keep your cat happy indoors and learn how to provide safe outdoor time.

2. Help your local shelter/ rescue during kitten season (and all year) County operated shelters must accept your “donations” of kittens but not-for-profit animal rescues do not have to accept them. Responsible rescues can only do so much with the resources at hand. If a rescue says they cannot take your kittens, don’t be angry with them. Rescues have other animals already in their care and must put them first in their priorities. Donate supplies, money or your time.

Contact your local shelter/rescue to find out what's needed most. You can also volunteer at your local rescue’s/shelter's adoption events or promotions.

3. Care for homeless or feral (not tame) cats in your area Work with your local animal control or feral cat group to help manage your neighborhood's feral and stray cat populations.

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solid 76-61 win.

After moving past the Wildcats, South Point took on Hunter Huss. Earlier in the year the Red Raiders played Huss twice. South Point won the first match up in a thrilling January overtime win.

Huss got some payback a few weeks later when they beat the Red Raiders 87-70 in the rematch.

Moses Nueman led the Red Raiders in scoring. The 6'5" junior continued his late season surge. Nick Muse had 18 points and 6 rebounds.

After moving past the Wildcats South Point took on Hunter Huss. Earlier in the year the Red Raider played Huss twice. South Point won the first match up in a thrilling January overtime win.

Huss got some payback a few weeks later when they beat the Red Raiders 87-70 in the rematch.

This game did not disappoint. South Point used a big 3rd period defensive stand to hold back the Huskies on what had been a close game. South Point outscored Huss 18-6 in the 3rd. Huss came back in the 4th but could make up for being mauled in the 3rd.

The Red Raiders held on to a 67-63 win.

Blake Zieske had a stand out performance. The had 24 points. The junior was effective all over the court. Zieske finished the game with a 60% 3 point average when he hit 3 of 5 attempts.

Moses Nueman had 15 points and 5 rebounds.

The Red Raiders met the Lake Norman Charter

Knights in the finals. Earlier in the year the Red Raiders and Knights split their conference match ups.

The game proved to be tough. In the first half the Red Raiders had a slight edge.

They took a 29-28 lead into the locker room at the half.

In the second half the Knights went to town. They overcame the South Point lead and started to put some distance between themselves and the Red Raiders. Lake Norman Charter led 54-46 going into the final period.

In the 4th period the Knights seriously limited the Red Raiders. Lake Norman continued to score while limiting South Point offensively. Lake Norman Charter held their ground and won the Big South Championship 8169.

In the match up against the Knights, Blake Zieske led the Red Raiders in scoring with 23 points.

As disappointing as the loss may be the season is far from over. The tournament verified what many already knew. South Point is for real. Now the Red Raiders need to turn the page and focus on a new goal, the playoffs.

After some reshuffling the playoff picture is now set.

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South Point vs Lake Norman Charter basketball

Charles Cason drives to the basket for two against the LNC Knights.

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South Point Senior Niren Johal, #3 shoots a jumper in the championship game against Lake Norman Charter.

Nick Muse, #33 hits two of his 14 points in the championship game.

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Blake Zieske completes a steal with an easy layup. The senior finished the night with 23 points.

South Point Red Raiders Player of the Week

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Employees at Duke Energy Allen Steam Station are planning a softball tournament to bring the Belmont Community together for a fundraiser to upgrade the playground equipment at Davis Park.

Davis Park is one of Belmont’s older parks and we, Allen Station, are donating all of the proceeds raised from this event for purchase and installation of new slides, swings etc. For the past 3 years Allen Steam Station, Cliffside Steam Station, Marshall Steam Station and Outage Project Services have held an annual Softball Tournament as a Community Service Event just for fun and bragging rights. This year the Community Service Team at Allen has decided to open this event up to the public and invite multiple teams to come out and enjoy some field time.The event will take place April 28th & 29th .Locations: Crescent Ball Field - Belmont, Fri 6PM-10:30PM & Sat 7AM-10PM; Rodden Ball Field - Belmont, 6PM-10:30PM & Sat 7AM-5:30PMFor registration and other ionformation Contact: Adam Toney, Work Control Center, Duke Energy - Allen Steam Station O - (704) 829-2865; C- (704) 401-8883.

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Marburger SHELBY, NC

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