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Stanley police officer Jim Abernethy Melanie Robinson leaves a legacy of love crowned Miss Belmont By Alan Hodge
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The Town of Stanley lost one of its most beloved citizens and public servants last week with the passing of Jim Abernethy who died Feb. 22 from a heart attack he suffered the week before. Abernethy, 47, had served on the Stanley Police Department since 2002. He also worked as a police officer for Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department prior to working in Stanley. He was a sergeant, detective, and school resource officer at Kiser and Springfield elementary schools where he was loved by the children and staff. Kiser principal Lorinda Brusie had this remark about Abernethy. “He was truly in his element as a School Resource Officer,” she said. “He loved the kids and they loved him. The third graders called him 'Buddy'.” He told me recently that he wanted to go back to school and become a teacher and I know he would have been a great one.” Stanley Town Manager Heath Jenkins, who went to school with Abernethy, expressed what many others were thinking after getting the news that Jim had passed away. “Jim loved people,” Jenkins said. “Everyone in the community always saw his positive attitude. He was a very patient person. He loved to joke and have a good time. He also loved his family.” Abernethy leaves behind two children, J.C. and Hanna. Police Chief Derek Summey said- “We have lost a member of our family. He has been such an integral part of our department for over seventeen years. Jim was dedicated to his work, fellow Stanley police officer Jim Abernethy passed away last week following a heart See ABERNETHY page 2 attack. Abernethy was loved deeply by everyone in town. Provided photo
Six young women were crowned during the recent Miss Charlotte-Mecklenburg County-Belmont Scholarship Pageant, winning scholarships and the opportunity to represent their local titles in next year's Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen competition. Melanie Robinson, 21, a student at Appalachian State University, won the Miss Belmont 2017 title. Miss Belmont's Outstanding Teen Robinson presented 2017, Karson Harrell (left) and Miss a vocal selection to Belmont 2017, Melanie Robinson "Happily Ever After" (right) photo provided Lenn Long in the talent competition. Robinson is majoring in cellular molecular biology at ASU. Kylee Russell, 19, a student at Wingate University, was crowned Miss Charlotte 2017. She also won the swimsuit competition and tied for the top score in talent, performing a jazz dance to “River Deep”. At Wingate, Russell is pursuing a degree in nursing. Madison Bryant, 19, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, was chosen as Miss Mecklenburg County 2017. Bryant presented a vocal selection to "Skyfall" for her talent. She tied for the highest talent score with RusSee MISS BELMONT page 4
Trump, Clinton, show up at North Belmont Elementary By Alan Hodge
This year's Living Wax Museum marked the fifth time that North Belmont Elementary staged the fun, allday, educational event. Teachers who organized and staged the show included Brandi Bridgeman, Jaime Keller, and Heather Gibson. The trio worked hard over the past month to get everything ready for action. “The students learn so much and have fun at the same time,” Bridgeman said. “It brings characters from all time periods to life,” Keller added. Categories of characters that the kids portrayed included historical figures like George Washington, sports standouts like NASCAR great Richard Petty, authors like Dr. Seuss, politicians like Trump and Clinton, and
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more. Students assembled their outfits from things they brought from home and from a stockpile of costumes at the school. The kids had a blast representing their characters. Trump was portrayed by Justin Thomas complete with red ball cap and unruly yellow hair. “My mom and stepdad voted for him,” Thomas said. “He has a good family.” Jayden Johnson donned a blonde wig for her Clinton characterization. “I like Hillary,” Johnson said. “I've been to New York and she was a senator there.” Julian Morrison put on a bathrobe See TRUMP page 3 Complete Chiropractic & Acupuncture
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By Todd Hagans in this represent Mount Holly A classical pianist will Scholarship Pageant. summer's Miss North Carolina the field of six contestants Allison Farris, 23, topped 2017 title during the annual to win the Miss Mount Holly afternoon at Stuart W. CraSunday No. scholarship pageant held played "Hungarian Rhapsody place. mer High School. Farris crowd who and earned the talent award, The event drew a large 6" for the talent competition some tasty crown. the heard lively music, enjoyed which propelled her to the Farris immediately after were treated "It feels amazing," said refreshments, mingled, and pictures family and friends, took to a lesson on how African-Americans for a crowning as she greeted into what it is and expressed appreciation contestants, other the helped build Mount Holly with today. "wonderful experience." part of the is a graduate of the University As usual, music was a big Farris lives in Charlotte, Adthat perpursue a Master of Business to is Black History Forum. Groups Light, the of Alabama, and hopes to of Hill. Her career ambition formed included the Crowns the Mount ministration at UNC-Chapel evangelist for Microsoft. Mount Calvary Men's Choir, become a global technical page 4 Wesley ChaSee MISS MOUNT HOLLY Holly Highway QCs, and pel's praise team. and other Several doctors, nurses also at the event health professionals were such as blood and provided free services readings. cholesterol and checks pressure History In a spirit of sharing, Black to bring asked Forum attendees were Award went other gifts to the Jessie Mae Robinson Humanitarian canned goods, cash, and donated to This year’s Black History Forum He’s seen with event organizer Curtis Alexander. event. These offerings were Relief Or(right). to Rev. Charles McCorkle Photos by Alan Hodge the Mount Holly Community fortunate. less ganization who helps the late John was the brainchild of the The Black History Forum the Black July 28, 2016. Hope started event Hope who passed away on just five members. Sundays' History Forum in 2003 with of Mt. Holly. And the many things paid tribute to Hope, his love he accomplished in his life. and man's man, was a graduate of Hope, a scholar, gentleman, and a member of Kappa Alpha Raleigh, St. Augustine College in from 1973he was chapter president Lane PSE fraternity of which Memory Down Walk the 1974. In 2009, Hope completed the former monument on the site of McKenzie Faggart congratuproject with an eight-foot The reigning Miss North Carolina Allison Farris (left) and the on S. Hawthorne St. Holly Rollins School in Mt. Holly lates the new Miss Mount Mount Holly's first African-AmerTeen Chloe Clary (right) In 2011, Hope was named to the city at new Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding 2014, he was given a key won crowns Sunday afternoon to the ican Man of the Year. In Pagafter the two young women city council for lifetime service and Miss Mount Holly Scholarship and a resolution from the the conclusion of the 2017 on the CRO board of directors, Photo by Todd Hagans community. Hope was also eant. Society board of directors. the Mount Holly Historical Hope as a friend and mentor. caMt. Holly city manager counted during his eighteen (18) year “John and I worked together Jackson said. “Therefore, when Holly,” in reer at the City of Mount $ on the Black History Committee we started to work together already ongoing working relationour of the 2003, it was easier due to 2003, along with other members civic ship. What we started in of what became an outstanding genesis the was committee, black history the cause of recognizing By Alan Hodge to recogorganization dedicated to History Forum then grew alan.bannernews@gmail.com good of in Mount Holly. The Black our community for the greater Holly, nize the need for uniting and evidence is Mount other about each for out passionate look so was Folks in Mt. Holly and in Mount serving humanity. John city council meeting the policefrom that he was born and raised History the fact that at last week's especially given the fact donations when it came to the Black in fire departments received $9,000 worth of Holly. He was very focused events held by the Black History start the Black History Forum the The late, John Hope helped a legacy two anonymous donors. See DONATIONS page 5 Forum, as manifested in on July 28, 2016 but left be missed but not forgotten.” 2003. Hope passed away Committee. John will surely page 3 of service to Mt. Holly. See BLACK HISTORY FORUM
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Concealed Carry Permit instructor Dell Garren going over an aspect of a semi-automatic handgun. (photo by MEP/The Eagle)
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Cherryville Chief of Police Cam Jenks talks to the Driver’s Education class of Bill Moss at CHS about proper protocols for if or when they are ever pulled over by a police officer. (photos by MEP/The Eagle) stopped by an officer of the law. Moss said the Cherryville Police Department
did the seminar with his CHS DE class Tuesday, Feb. 21 because he and See PROTOCOL, Page 7A
CCP class teaches legality of concealed carry in N.C. Certified instructor Garren has trained and certified many by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com
Certified firearms instructor Dell Garren met with his most recent Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) class on a windy Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at a shooting range to help them all get certified for their CC permit. They were all nervous except Garren. He’s done this many, many, many times. At the range, and for their part, all his students
had to do (after a bit of practicing with their handguns) was put 21 rounds into their respective targets from 3, 5, and 7 yards out. Easy, right? Not so much, but they did okay, he said. Everybody qualified there, but that’s not where it began for the men and women. Actually, said Garren, who is also a Cherryville Police Department patrol officer and the department’s firearms instructor, the history of Concealed Handgun Carry (the more proper title) training came about as early as 1995, when the N.C. Justice Academy was tasked with developing a training program to train Concealed
Carry instructors, like himself, in a newly enacted state law making it legal to carry a concealed handgun in this state. “This means only handguns,” Garren told the students in his Saturday class, which he taught at the Cherryville Community Building. The class was an eight-hour course, with verbal instruction, a written test, then the final, hands-on training at the range off Tot Dellinger Road. Garren knows his stuff. In addition to being certified to teach Carry Concealed Permit classes, he is an N.C. Law Enforcement Firearms instructor, as well See CPC CLASS, Page 8A
As Cherryville Chief of Police Cam Jenks (right) talks to the Driver’s Education class of Bill Moss at CHS about proper protocols for if or when they are ever pulled over by a police officer, Mr. Moss (left) and CPD Patrol Officer Wes Bennett look on.
Two with Cherryville addresses, part of nine facing drug charges L I N COLNTON – Two people with Cherryville addresses were part of nine individuals ar- PATTERSON rested over a two-day period in a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department drug bust last week. According to a VANCE media release from the LCSD, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 and Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested eight of nine people, charging them with drug-related offenses
stemming from multiple investigations into methamphetamine and prescription pill sales from various parts of Lincoln County. William Elton Patterson, 46, of 1338 Clarence Beam Rd., Cherryville, (in Lincoln County), was charged with three felony counts each of sell and deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances. He remains in jail without bond. The second individual listing a Cherryville address that was arrested is Michele Lee Vance, 30, of 6805 Holly Hawk Ct., Cherryville, (in Lincoln County), who was charged with one felony count of possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a $7,000 secured bond. See DRUG CHARGES, Page 7A
At last Saturday’s (Feb. 25) Concealed Carry Permit class, students Nina McLeymore, Haylee Bowman, Amanda McLemore, and Meredith Suggs listen intently as instructor Dell Garren goes over the CCP booklet’s “rules and regs.”
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Workers find body of woman missing since 2015
According to a media release from a local police department, body found by City of Lincolnton employees was ID’d as being a woman missing since March 2015. Law enforcement authorities stated in the release that on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 the aforementioned city employees were working on a sewer line off of Hollis Henderson Rd., See BODY, Page 7A
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Cherryville man charged with trailer theft from construction site LINCOLNTON – A Cherryville man has been charged in connection with the theft of a trailer loaded with lumber from a construction site on Ernest Houser Rd., in December 2016. According to a media release from Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, Mitchell Terrell Crocker, 44, of St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was charged with one felony count each of larceny of a vehicle, and larceny from a construction site. Deputies were dispatched to the construction site on Dec. 13, 2016 reference a larceny from the site. Travis Lawing, of Travis Lawing Builders, told officers that sometime between Dec. 10, 2016, and Dec. 13, 2016 his 18-foot dual axle flatbed trailer with $600 worth of
Mitchell Terrell Crocker (photo submitted) lumber on it had been removed from the site. While investigating an unrelated case Det. Dan Snellings learned a stolen truck and trailer had been sold to a Cherryville business. The bundle of 2x8x12 lumber was unloaded at the business and another person picked up the trailer to have it painted.
Detectives met with a subject at a residence on Baxter Rd., in Cherryville and the trailer was recovered. The owner picked up the trailer then went to the business in Cherryville to collect the lumber. Crocker was also charged with one felony count of larceny of a motor vehicle in connection with the Dec. 5, 2016 theft of a 2002 Ford F350 from a customer whose vehicle was parked at the Triple B One Stop on Hwy. 274. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was able to recover all property reported stolen in both cases. Crocker was arrested on Dec. 19, 2016 and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $9,000 secured bond.
Timothy Hiebert, 61, on first degree new information was comThomas, murder charges in Thomas’ ing in on the case, so the 41, was death. Sheriff’s Office and SBI found dead Hiebert was arrested pulled the case and started August 18, on February 16, 2017 and the steps through the inves2009 at Zander, Thomas’ girlfriend tigation. his home at the time, was arrested on “We decided to start at 1226 FIREFIGHTER – Thomas W. Harmon February 17, 2017. II has joined the Kings Mountain Fire fresh with this case and HIEBERT Department as M a r y ’ s Assistant Chief. Norman said the in- start at the beginning,’’ G r o v e vestigation into Thomas’ said Norman. He added, “I Church death began August 18, am extremely proud of the Road near 2009 when the Cleveland investigators who worked K i n g s County Sheriff’s Office this case.’’ Mountain. responded to 1226 Mary’s ‘’What we know at this CleveFire service is Tommy at age 18. Grove Road near Kings time is that Mr. Hiebert He served as fire my passion for firefighting l a n d Harmon’s passion and for marshal Mountain to investigate and Mrs. in Forest City and to my students.” Zander worked C o u nty him it is a calling. the death of Timothy together was active in Forest City at Transportation Harmon likes calling S h e r i f f “God places me where Fire & Rescue Thomas. Norman said the Administration for five years Kings Mountain home ZANDER of CleveHe needs me,’’ says the before and Alan Norjoining the Ruther- plans to move investigation revealed that land County to Kings man said that two people Rutherford County fireman fordton in 2009 and Fire Department as Mountain soon. Mr. Thomas was shot and had a He travels allegedly close who recently joined the Captain close relationship, ‘’ to the man killed while leaving where he served 15 80 miles to work every day. Kings Mountain Fire De- years. his said Norman. He was a volunteer “I like the interaction are now charged in his home to go to work. partment as Assistant Chief. fireman ‘’Mr. Hiebert allegedly for 10 years. with the guys who work death. The “We’re glad to welcome investigation shot Mr. Thomas He teaches firefight- in fire departments and ZanSheriff’s deputies, with spanned Tommy into our fire depart- ing at and in two states and der allegedly aided Isothermal College the classroom in the and I want the assistance of agents a multitude of leads ment family,’’ said Chief and Cleveland that planning of the shooting,’ Community my students to make Frank Burns. a dif- with the Special Bureau of came up empty, according College as an instructor at ference ’the sheriff added. in people’s lives,’’ Investigations, arrested SaThomas W. Harmon II weekend to the sheriff. Norman said fire colleges each says Tommy, who Zander and Hiebert are at age 49 mantha Marie Davis Zan- that is a native of Rutherfordton year. “I love it,’’ he says, has racked up the case was actually in Cleveland County Jail in 31 years of who started fighting fires adding, der, 35, and Ralph Edward revisited “I try to pass along a year ago, no Shelby under no See HARMON, Page 7A bond.
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The Kings Mountain up to Holy Week and Eas- Rev .Ron Caulder, Ministerial Association has ter at speaker, six churches in the on “The Mouth of Christ,’’ announced its 2017 Lenten community. Light refresh- from Deut. 8:3 and schedule of church services. ments are served by the 4:1-22; and Peoples Luke Church Rev. Ron Caulder, pastor host church and the offering on March 29 with of East Side Baptist Church, is taken Rev. at each service for Roger Woodard, said that the services will the Kings speaker, Mountain Crisis on “The Eyes of kick off on March 1 at Ministry. Christ,’’ from I Samuel 16:1-7; John Central United Methodist Other services in March 11:17-44. Church at 12 noon and Rev. are March 15 at First NazThe closing Lenten serJeff Wilson will speak on arene Church with Rev. vice on April 5 will be at “The Feet of Christ” from John Houze, Isaiah 65:17-66: 22 and “The Hands speaker, on East Gold Wesleyan Church of Christ” from with Rev. John Morgan, Luke 10:38-42. Genesis 2:4-8 and John speaker, on “The Heart of The services are held 8:22; Boyce Memorial ARP Christ,’’ from Jeremiah every Wednesday leading Church on March 22 with 3:12-18 and John 11:17-44.
Five voter precincts meet Tuesday nights The five Kings Mountain area voting precincts will meet Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Kings Mountain North, Kings Mountain South, Bethware, and Oak Grover precincts will meet at Bynum’s Chapel AME Zion Church fellowship building on Cansler Street. A hot dog dinner will be provided prior to the meeting. Grover precinct will meet at Grover Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
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RESTORING STAIN GLASS WINDOW – Jacques Everson is pictured in his art studio on West Mountain Street restoring a 1918 stained glass window that hung in a church in Gastonia. Story and Photo by LIB STEWART
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Kings Mountain Little Theatre is getting ready for this summer’s Liberty Mountain.
KM drama seeking volunteers for 2017 summer production
In 1780 our Patriot fore- volunteers for fathers answered the call to mer’s production.this sumGeneral come together to secure the Manager Jim Champion birth and freedom of our and other Liberty nation. Today, there is the representatives Mountain will be conopportunity (many may say tacting area businesses and the privilege) to answer the individuals during the next call to support and secure month about these opportuthat legacy. nities. Kings Mountain Little Financial support is alTheatre and Liberty Moun- ways welcome and will be tain is actively seeking put to good use, but even advocates, sponsors, and See KM DRAMA, Page 7A
Kings Mountain artist Jacques Everson has a passion for creating fine art. He says he finds inspiration through his faith and family and particularly with stained glass, a hobby he has perfected for the past 15 years. His art studio in his home at 402 W. Mountain Street is filled with sun catchers and other custom designs that according to Everson is “a hobby gone crazy.” A conversation piece in Everson’s home studio is a Dec. 8, 1918 stained glass window that originally hung in the sanctuary of a church in Gastonia. A Gas-
tonia man brought the window in its original 36x46 frame for $20 at a yard sale and wanted it restored. “It is taking a while to restore this piece but when I finish it may be my masterpiece,’’ said Everson who makes crosses of wood of all sizes that hang in churches. Tiffany-style cedar jewel boxes were his Christmas gifts to members of his family. Some of his jewel boxes are of heart pine and 1920s glass which he found in Grover and at the old Firestone plant in Gastonia. Old-fashioned leaded glass is another of his specialties and there are no two art items alike. The
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triple layered crosses are of heart pine and etched glass. “I give away much of my art work,’’ said the industrial mechanic who works 12 hour shifts at a plant in Gaffney, SC and returns home to relax in his art studio. An example of some of the gifts was to a mother whose child’s marker was taken from a cemetery. He fashioned a 16-inch cross with two roses and the baby’s name which the woman hangs in her house as a memorial. And there was the lady whose eyes sparkled when she saw the brilliant shining sun catchers that he See HOBBY, Page 8A
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police officers and to his community. He will be missed by all who knew him” Mayor Andrew Quinley remembered Jim by stating the following- “I have never seen him when he was not happy and had a smile on his face” Parks and Recreation Director Tug Deason said this about Abernethy. “Jim coached basketball for the Stanley Recreation Department for several years. He was not just a great coach but a positive influence on all the kids in the program that he came in contact with. He was a great man and loved by all. We will all miss him and pray for his family.” Abernethy had a creative side as well. He loved photography and his East Gaston High sports photographs were a vital part of the BannerNews. He also shot photos at a variety of other venues and his pictures touched many lives in many ways. Abernethy's fellow photographer Bill Ward had this to say about his friend and peer. “Jim and I also shared a love for photography,” Ward said. “Our passion for the art was similar, though different in many ways, but we both shared the desire to present images that would provide joy, promote community and show personal expression. Flags flew at halt staff in Stanley last week following the passing of Jim Abernethy. Photo by Bill Ward Though we both shoot sports, he had a natural instinct for shooting personal portraits and I was continually inspired by his abilwith his photography. While the family is grieving, as is the bring us all closer together with a Christ-like love, like Jim ity to capture the full feeling of the person and the moment. Jim small community of Stanley, I believe that Jim’s spirit will had for all.” leaves behind many tremendous memories for those he captured
Belmont volunteers form new nonprofit The volunteer group formerly known as the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration Committee has formed the 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization Elements of Empowerment, Inc. whose mission will be to foster cultural awareness, acceptance, and preservation by educating, enriching, and, empowering communities through artistic cultural programs, presentations, and events. Elements of Empowerment, Inc. partners with the City of Belmont to sponsor and hosts the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, specifically the June 19, 1865 announcement in Galveston, Texas. The Belmont Juneteenth Celebration remains the only such event in Gaston County. It is branded and well-established as a festival that emphasizes music, art, and culture. This year, it is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, in Stowe Park. Additionally, Elements of Empowerment, Inc. is developing numerous original initiatives that will fulfill their mission and expand cultural offerings in Gaston County and the surrounding region. Elements of Empowerment, Inc. formally introduced the organization at a Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce networking event on Tuesday, February 28,
held at, and in partnership, with Hampton Inn Belmont @ Montcross. Board members include: Delta P. Sanders, Board Chair, is a familiar face in and around Belmont. You can often find her enjoying a latte` at Caravan Coffee and Dessert Bar or making vacation dreams come true at Creative Travel. Delta is a veteran non-profit development professional. In her previous career, she was
and Dessert Bar and Brenda’s Cake Gallery. He is recognized as a Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program and the City of Belmont. Hill, a former president of the Belmont Merchants Association, co-founded the Belmont Friday Night Live concert series and the very successful Christmas at Caravan, which is now operated by the Belmont Merchant’s Association as the
employed with local and nationally-affiliated organizations, including Holy Angels and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte. The 2014 Belmont Citizen of the Year is an active and dedicated member of the community, who shares her time and skills in numerous capacities. These include past and present board service with Catherine’s House, Keep Belmont Beautiful, Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce, and Shining Hope Farms. Delta joined the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration Committee in 2013 and transitions to Elements of Empowerment, Inc. with an extensive non-profit background. Vince Hill, Vice Chair, is owner of Caravan Coffee
Downtown Christmas Village. He was honored as the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year in 2007. That same year, he began the Caravan Summer Sizzlin’ BBQ Cook Off, which he continues to host annually in September. Prior to these achievements, he was employed with BellSouth, where he was named Business Advisor of the Year for the INROADS Mentoring Program. Vince was an original and key member of the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration Committee. He brings to Elements of Empowerment, Inc. a wealth of business experience and community involvement. Lakisha Spears McNair, MPA, CNP, Treasurer, is a Belmont resident and experi-
enced nonprofit professional. She has a Masters of Public Administration from Strayer University (Columbia, South Carolina) and Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Administration and Business Administration from the University of South Carolina-Upstate (Spartanburg, SC). She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in Washington, DC. In addition to Elements of Empowerment, Inc., Lakisha serves on the board of Trinity House CLT. She is also a member of Charlotte Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She is currently employed by Carolina International School as Development Director. She loves working in the nonprofit sector because she "feels as if she is contributing to change in her community". David L. Neeley, Secretary The newly established organization looks forward to bringing new cultural experiences to the Gaston County region. For additional information, you may contact Elements of Empowerment, Inc. at ElementsofEmpowerment@gmail.com . Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElementsofEmpowermentInc/ and www.facebook.com/juneteenthbelmont/
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North Belmont Elementary teachers -from left- Jaime Keller, Brandi Bridgeman, and Heather Gibson organized the Living Wax Museum event. They are seen with JFK, Clinton, and Trump (lookalikes). Photos by Alan Hodge
Taylor Beatty and Enrique Vences did impressions of Richard Petty and Dr. Seuss.
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B OB ’ S C AROLINA W EATHER Thurs., March 2
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High 59 High 58 High 61 High 60 High 70 High 72 High 65 Low 33 Low 40 Low 41 Low 33 Low 40 Low 46 Low 36 With slightly less than 1” of rain during the month of February, and only half of our normal rainfall last year, the threat of increasing drought will grow rapidly as we enter Spring. I’m afraid the same old song and dance is on queue for the lee counties of the mountain chain, squarely where most of us reside. That is, just not enough rain. Through early March, most of the fronts are looking drier than normal. The temps will bounce around between colder and above normal though, with some below freezing weather still on the way. So I would hold off on any plantings for a while, despite the record warmth we had this Winter.
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-sell. Bryant is seeking a degree in psychology at UNCC. Russell, Bryant and Robinson outscored ten others to win the pageant, which featured the contestants competing in interview, talent, swimsuit/physical fitness, and evening wear categories. Each received a college scholarship, the official Miss America preliminary pageant crown and sash, gift certificates, and other prizes. All three winners will spend the next year making public appearances and promoting their community service platforms while preparing to compete for Miss North Carolina. Shanice Street, 21, a student at Wake Forest University, was the first runner-up. Taylor Foley, 18, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, was the second runner-up. Chloe Lockyer, 22, a graduate of North Carolina State University, won the Jerry Wells Community Service award. Other contestants for Miss Charlotte, Miss Mecklenburg County and Miss Belmont were Emily McDaniel, Jordyn Scheitler, Ashley Underhill, Floriana Boardman, Kaitlyn Sparks, Logan Freeman, and Morgan Romano. In the Outstanding Teen competition, Makensie McDaniel, 16, a student at South Point High School, was named Miss Charlotte’s Outstanding Teen 2017 and also won the onstage question/evening gown award. Harley Tilque, 13, a student at Northview, was crowned Miss Mecklenburg County’s Outstanding Teen 2017 and also won the talent competition with her contemporary dance to “Fallen Angel”. Karson Harrell won the Miss Belmont’s Outstanding Teen 2017 crown. Harrell, 15, is a student at Wesleyan Christian Academy. Jalyn Prior, 16, a student at Northwest School of the Arts, was the first runner-up in the Outstanding Teen competition, and Hailey Hudson, 16, a student at Terry Sanford High School, was the second runner-up. Other Outstanding Teen contestants were Morgan Ellison, Kayla Gobble, Miriam Jackson, Jazmine Washington and Kayla Jackson. The pageant was held at the Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, NC and featured the reigning Miss Charlotte 2016, Allison Farris; Miss Charlotte’s Outstanding Teen 2016, Mattie Lee; Miss Mecklenburg County, Trica Johnson; Miss Mecklenburg County’s Outstanding Teen 2016, Madison Faggart and Miss North Carolina 2016, McKenzie Faggart. Other featured entertainment was the Miss Charlotte/Mecklenburg County/Belmont princesses, who served as "little sisters" to the contestants, and the Miss Charlotte/ Mecklenburg County/Belmont dancers from Precision Dance in Charlotte, NC. Lane Ragsdale and Hannah Kiefer Earp, Miss Virginia 2010 and 3rd runner up to Miss America 2011, cohosted the pageant. Tenitra Allison Oates, Miss Mecklenburg County 1996 served as the pageant choreographer. Michael McGough is the pageant's executive director and Matt Mitchell and Jannell Dunaway serve on the Board of Directors. The Miss Charlotte Mecklenburg County Scholarship Pageant sponsored the competition, which is an official preliminary pageant for the Miss North Carolina and Miss America programs. For more information, visit them on facebook at Miss Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Scholarship Pageant or contact them via email at misscharmecktriplecrown@gmail.com.
Outgoing Queens from left to right: Mattie Lee, Miss Charlotte’s Outstanding Teen 2016; Allison Farris, Miss Charlotte 2016; Trica Johnson, Miss Mecklenburg County 2016; Madison Faggart, Miss Charlotte’s Outstanding Teen 2016 Lenn Long photos
Newly Crowned Queens from left to right: Karson Harrell, Miss Belmont’s Outstanding Teen 2017, Harley Tilque, Miss Mecklenburg County’s Outstanding Teen 2017; Makensie McDaniel, Miss Charlotte’s Outstanding Teen 2017; Melanie Robinson, Miss Belmont 2017; Madison Bryant, Miss Mecklenburg County 2017; Kylee Russell, Miss Charlotte 2017 Excitement is building for this year’s Belmont Rail Trail 5K scheduled for Saturday, March 11. Festivities kick off at 8 a.m. on the beautiful Belmont Abbey College campus. The race will start at 8:30 a.m. and the setting is great for everyone from serious runners to families with children. This race supports the Rail Trail project currently under design that will connect historic downtown Belmont to Belmont Abbey College. Please visit sportoften.com or Belmont City Hall to register, $20 per person or $60 for a family of four. For more information please contact Melissa Lockamy at (704) 901-2079. City of Belmont photo
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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week
Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this 1 ½ year old Terrier mix named Ziggy. Ziggy weighs 15 pounds and will not get any bigger. He is very playful, gets along with other dogs and would be a great companion for another pet. He would be ok in an apartment or a house. Come meet Ziggy and adopt your next best friend! Ziggy is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Ziggy will be present at our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come and meet our pets. We have many available pets, including puppies and kittens, at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday from 2-5 pm. It is a delightful experience to have a terrier mix dog at home. Terriers are brave, mischievous, energetic, active, fearless, independent, playful, and cheerful. However, without proper training, they can be stubborn, and cause a lot of problems. Those who are planning to adopt a terrier mix must have a basic understanding about their characteristics, so that the dog can be trained properly at a young age. You may come across a variety of terrier dog breeds with different genetic makeup. Their characteristics may also vary slightly, as one of their parents belong to a different breed. It is important that you wash and bath these dogs regularly or occasionally, as per their breed and require-
Kara Burgin loves animals and worries about conditions of homeless pets. For Kara’s sixth birthday, she asked her family and friends to purchase pet blankets instead of gifts for herself. Kara is the daughter of Allison & Mattney Burgin. She attends Sherrill’s Ford Elementary school. When Kara grows up, she wants to be a Nurse Practitioner in the Neonatal unit, just like her aunt Diane Arndt. Everyone at Tri-County Animal Rescue appreciates Kara’s thoughtfulness. Joann Hager photo
ment. Get a proper grooming kit and make use of it, to keep your terrier dog presentable and smart. You can give them nice haircuts, or keep the hair shorter as per your choice. Many of the terrier mix dogs do not shed. 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.
Christopher Hutton presents Reflecting Bach March 9, 2017 Reflecting BACH created by cellist Christopher Hutton, focuses on J. S. Bach's beloved Six Suites for Unaccompanied Violoncello and solo cello music written by later composers who were inspired by Bach. These composers include Max Reger and Benjamin Britten. Date & Location: March 9. 2017, 8:00 PM The Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd, Belmont NC 28012. Admission is free. Donations are gladly accepted. More information: www.bac.edu, 704-461-6012 or khjacob@ bac.edu. Karen Hite Jacob photo
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Banner-News Obituaries Emma Davis Peters, Davis Causby Peters; son-in-law, A.R. Peters III (Pete). He was preceded in death by his wife, Hal P. Causby and his daughter, Amy O'Dell Causby Peters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter Vision Fund or Music Fund. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Causby family.
Thomas Ray Causby Belmont, NC- Thomas Ray Causby, 92, died February 20, 2017. Tommy was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Pinkney Andrew and Bessie Crow Causby on August 29, 1924 in Rutherford County. A Celebration Memorial Service was held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter (216 N. Main Street) in Belmont, NC with Pastor Micah Kearney officiating. A reception and receiving of friends followed the service. A veteran of World War II, Tommy was involved in sales with numerous companies, including Belmont Textile Machinery. He was a former Trustee at GardnerWebb University; supporter and donor (HBA) Hawaii Baptist Academy. Tommy was a business man with ties to Eastern North Carolina textile industries. Tommy was an entrepreneur, real estate investor and developer. His love of Christ and his church were an inspiration to the community through the years. He was a quiet and unassuming benevolent contributor to churches, institutions and multiple charities. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Barbee Causby of the home; stepson, Greg Cline of Belmont; grandsons, A.R. Peters IV (Melanie) of Burlington, Hal Davis Peters (Dana) of Washington, NC, great grandchildren, A.R. Peters V (Gus), Ava O'Dell Peters,
Linda Jean Deaton Mrs. Linda Jean Deaton (Melton) died peacefully after a long illness in Summerville, South Carolina on February 3, 2017 at the age of 77. Linda is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ernest “Lee” Deaton; son, Terry Lee Deaton and daughter-inlaw Renae Christine Deaton (Barnes) of Hobe Sound, Florida; son, Troy Lynn Deaton and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Johannah Deaton (Bolton) of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; granddaughter Jaime Lynn Deaton of Summerville, South Carolina; grandson Daniel Lee Deaton of Centerville, Ohio; greatgranddaughter Evra Analise Deaton of Beavercreek, Ohio; and grandson Sean Andrew Deaton of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Linda is preceded in death by her father, Walter Maynard Melton of Mount Holly, North Carolina and mother, Ethel Mae Melton (Burleson) of Albemarle, North Carolina. Linda was born on January 23, 1940 in Mount Holly,
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North Carolina to Walter and Ethel Melton. She attended Mount Holly High School and met her future husband, Lee Deaton of Lowell, North Carolina, at the Belmont Drive-In theater in 1956. She and her then boyfriend, Lee, enjoyed dating and their favorite places were the Springwood Cafe in McAdenville, Harold’s Barbecue in Gastonia, and the Do-Nut Dinette at Belmont Crossroads in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her now fiancée, Lee, joined the United States Navy in 1957 and true to his word, upon graduating from training returned to Belmont to marry the love of his life, Linda, in 1958. She and her husband spent their first twenty years together traveling as a military family to many locations such as San Diego, California, Charleston, South Carolina, Summerville, South Carolina, Rota, Spain, and finally returning to settle in Summerville, South Carolina in 1972. She and her husband, Lee, motorcycled the country of Spain extensively with a group of close friends and shared a lifetime of adventures in a short period of time. During their years together they welcomed two sons into their home, Terry and Troy Deaton. As a loving mother, she immediately set about teaching her sons the skills they would need to be successful in life and always encouraged them to pursue their goals. She later welcomed three grandchildren, Jaime, Daniel, and Sean, and one great grandchild, Evra, into her life during her final years. Linda was accomplished not only as a homemaker, but was also a long-time employee and supervisor at Exxon Chemicals in Summerville, South Carolina. After retiring from Exxon Chemicals, she became owner and general manager of the Berkeley Yacht Club and Marina in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She enjoyed socializing with her coworkers during and after her retirement, and she loved to travel with her grandchildren with many enjoyable trips to Maggie Valley, North Carolina. She was passionate about her Bible studies and spent her later years writing volumes of personal journals in preparation for her walk with God. No funeral is scheduled and she will be memorialized by her immediate family at a later date.
Work til your life is done I admire Ernestine Shepherd. She is a 74-year-old bodybuilder and personal trainer. She wakes up at 3:00 a.m. begin her time of prayer and meditation then hit the trail for a 10-mile run. She said, “Age is just a number.” Harriett Thompson is another hero. In 2014 at the age of 92, Ms. Thompson was in San Diego running a marathon. She runs to support the Leukemia Society. Even at my gym, I meet many seniors who are vibrant and enjoy life. But, when I talk to some of the local churches I often hear, “I have served my time. It is now time for someone younger to take over.” When did God put an expiration date on serving? “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are full of sap and green.” Psalm 92:12014 ESV. We too often focus on the outer. We are quick to cast aside the aging for a “younger” model. Don’t be so consumed with the external, that we neglect our inner growth. “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away our inner self is being renewed day by day.” II Corinthians 4:16 ESV. Moses and Jacob continued to serve and praise God in their old age. John wrote Revelation in his old age. Daniel served from youth until old age. Will you step
up in your seasoned years and continue to serve and praise God? Will you declare that the Lord is upright, a rock and there is no unrighteousness in him? Will you menRev. Angela Pleasants tor the young that District they may grow firm Superintendent in their faith? of Catawba Valley I met a senior, Methodist Churches Jerry Nixon, still going strong in his local church. I asked him his secret. He said, “Give me life till my work is done and I will work till my life is done.” He prays every morning, “God as long as you give me life I will serve you.” Our years of experience, joys and trials are what God use to reveal his power and glory. “Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” Psalm 71:9 ESV. Like Paul, continue to press onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Jerry Nixon is a lay member at St. James UMC in Denver NC where he teaches Bible study and serve as lay leader).
Saturday Mar 11th 6:00 PM, The Guardians from Chillicothe OH, will be the featured artist. They are a southern gospel trio that is traveling the nation singing the Lord’s praises. Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Lowesville (Stanley) NC. The concert will be no charge, however a freewill offering will be received. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762. Carroll Cooke photo
FUMC Mt. Holly Hood study group Memorial AME fundraiser
Mt.Holly First United Methodist Church. 140 North Main Street, MT. Holly, NC 28120; Phone : 704.827.4855. Starting Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at 6PM . For $20, participant will view the original messages on DVD and receive complete study set include; "God Loves You" book, by Dr. David Jeremiah, the correlating study guide and Loves Changes. Everything BookHood Memorial AME maker. Join Us and Bring a Friend, We are located upstairs in Zion Church, 215 Sacco St., the "Man Cave". Belmont, will be having a Port-a-Pit Chicken sale Friday, March 10 from 10am to 7pm. Menu- ½ Port-a-Pit chicken, cole slaw, rolls, baked beans, beverage, dessert. Cost is $10 per plate. Free delivery is available for five or more orders. Eat in or carry out. To reserve tickets/ email: alan.banner.news@gmail.com orders call church at 704-4618336 or Oscar Reid 704-674*Letters to the Editor must be signed and include address and phone number. Letters are limited to 500 words or less and are subject to Editorial review. Thank you letters are required to be placed as paid personal notes. 7604.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory The Full Gospel G p Church
School Street • Belmont • 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
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2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church
704-867-2317
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Community Pentecostal Center
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
First United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
Westview Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
First Free Will Baptist Church
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
LOWELL
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
Bethlehem Church
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Stanley Church of God
Epic Church
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Living Witness Ministries
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Second Baptist Church
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Springwood Freewill Baptist St. Marks United Methodist Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Cramerton Temple of God Church
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
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CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
North Main Baptist Church
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
New Covenant United Methodist
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
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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
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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Cooperative Extension Living Healthy workshops You may not be able to control all aspects of a chronic health condition, such as diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure, but there are many things you can do to improve it. Finding support from friends, family, and coworkers provides motivation and encouragement, as well as new ways to work through health problems. Gaining credible health information is necessary to understand your medical condition and treatment options, which are key factors in managing any
health condition. Now is the time to take control of your chronic health condition. NC Cooperative Extension and Gaston Co. Extension & Community Association (ECA) are offering the Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions workshop, a free six-week self-management program, beginning in April. This workshop is a Stanford University program designed for anyone with a chronic health condition to learn to manage his or her health. Individuals learn how to man-
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age symptoms and to gain support by others who may be experiencing similar problems. “Living Health with Chronic Conditions truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension. The program is scheduled for Wednesday’s, April 5th through May 10th from 2:00 – 4:30pm. The program will be held at the Lucile Tatum Cen-
ter, located at 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by contacting Pam Bryson at 704.865.3291 or pam.bryson@gastongov.com no later than March 29th. This program is supported by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.
“Sugar Ray” Lambert has long been a musical fixture at South Point Freewill Church where he plays his guitar and sings for a variety of occasions. In this photo Lambert, who lives in Mt. Holly with his wife Eula, is seen entertaining folks at a Valentine's Day event. Photo courtesy Wanda Franks On February 9, the Community Foundation of Gaston County presented a check to House of Mercy representing their grant for a new therapeutic wheelchairaccessible tub. In addition to the new tub, the project required plumbing, electrical work and tile. House of Mercy is a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy providing a home and compassionate nursing care for low-income persons living with AIDS. Residents are enjoying the improved bathing setup. Pictured in the photo L to R: Stan Patterson, House of Mercy President; Elizabeth Patton, CFGC Grants & Scholarship Officer; Shirley Stowe, Director of Nursing; Nidia Esparza, Coordinator of Resident Recreation & Volunteers; Casey Sutton, CNA; Geraldine White, CNA; and Janet Spencer, CFGC Chief Development Officer. Marjorie Storch photo
Dr. Llana Smith backed up by her husband Terry and staff member Lauren cut a ribbon celebrating opening of her new practice in Belmont. Chamber members filled the hallway outside her office for the ceremony. Holding the ribbon are Elaine Dimeo of George Stowe Insurance (left) and Chamber Board member Dr. Rachael Wruble. Smith relocated her practice from Matthews recently and celebrated with a Chamber ribbon-cutting and open house. Her Belmont office is on the second floor, Suite 207, of the former Bank of Belmont Building at 32 North Main Street. Montcross Chamber photo
Keep Belmont Beautiful has a number of events planned for the Spring season City Pride Day Saturday, April 8th, 9 AM - 12 PM Stowe Park / Upper Pavilion Join us and the City of Belmont for our annual spring cleaning of our city's streets. We'll provide bags, disposable gloves and assign target areas. Free T-shirts to our volunteers (as long as supplies last) and a light breakfast of coffee, juice & donuts will be offered. We encourage neighborhood HOA's, Churches, Scouts, Businesses, and other orgs to join us. Let's Keep Belmont Beautiful. Please register your group by calling 704-825-8587. Community Foundation Run Saturday, April 8th, 9 AM Gastonia Rotary Pavilion 5K Run, 2K Fun Walk. What a great way to support our nonprofits in Gaston County! Your 100% tax deductible gift will be matched with funds donated by the Community Foundation and raised specifically for the Match Fund. Spring Plant Sale Saturday, April 29th, 10 AM - 3 PM Belmont Historical Society - Living History Day We're taking orders for our limited supply of specially grown "Belmont Bouquet" (a lush hanging basket for full to part sun),
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Belmont PD encourages those who walk, jog, or run to use caution With busy schedules and limited hours of daylight, some runners find their only time to run is in the darkness of early morning or evening. Running in daylight is always a safer choice, but if you have to run at night or in the early morning try sticking to sidewalks and well-lit areas when possible. Wear clothing with reflective articles, or at the very least, wear light colored clothing. If you must jog on the road, face oncoming traffic so you can clearly see the cars and quickly react to them if they approach. Respect the road. Now is not the time to forget any of the pedestrian basics. Look both ways before crossing a street, wait for drivers to wave you through when waiting at stop signs and watch out for cars backing out of driveways. Don't jaywalk, or jayrun for that matter. Lastly, it’s important to not get too zoned out while walking/jogging. Sometimes you may become too busy concentrating how
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The Phenomenon of Heritage Family trees are intriguing. Discovering trails that lead to our own lives are fun for detective types and may even explain some of our longings, skills, or behavior. Sometimes, in the searching process, we discover unanticipated things too. That happened to me this week when I discovered a different kind of tree. My paternal family is from Sicily Italy. My dad and I were born in N.Y. but my grandparents emigrated here from Sicily legally and were processed on Ellis Island with many others. As I was looking into the history of Sicily yesterday I discovered that the largest horse chestnut tree in the world grows there. That tree’s girth was measured in 1780 with a circumference then of 190 feet. It’s in the Guinness Book of World Records for its size. What is also amazing is its purported age; somewhere between 2,0004,000 years. Who knew? What is also impressive is that this tree has a name born out of legend; The HundredHorse Chestnut. As legend has it, a Spanish queen of Aragon and 100 knights were caught in a violent thunderstorm on the way to Mt. Etna. They ALL took refuge, with their horses, under that giant tree and thus its name. As a child in Rockford, Illinois I remember vividly another horse chestnut tree. This Ohio buckeye grew in an open field behind our home. It was easy to see because it was so big, full and alone. I collected seeds often rubbing them until the oil from my hands made their dark color shine. What permanently cemented a place in my memory for this tree was an added unexpected natural phenomenon. One fall afternoon, before trees started shedding
Dennis Siracusa leaves, I looked expecting to see its stately green self, but instead was stunned because the whole tree was shimmering and vibrating bright orange in the sunlight. It had become host for the night to an uncountable number of migrating monarch butterflies. It was akin to seeing a complete triple rainbow, or golden fox on a snow field; each a once in a lifetime event. Another once in a lifetime event occurred in Acts 2 in the bible. Jesus Christ had ascended to heaven and his disciples were waiting for the coming of the promised Holy Spirit. These Christ followers already had the spiritual oil of the Holy Spirit rubbed on their lives, but now they were waiting for an additional promised “in-filling.” In this case the Holy Spirit of God descended on them as a mighty wind and tongues of fire; a once in a lifetime event that transformed their lives and our world forever. Unspiritual living lacks fullness. God made us in His image with body, soul and spirit. Life really starts when we draw close to Him for safety, open our spirits to our creator and invite Him to indwell us. Then our unique personalities will have their fullest expression because God, through the in-filling of the Holy Spirit, lives in us, and in Him we CAN discover infinite expression.
much further you have to go and on putting one foot in front of the next that you don’t realize what is happening around you. “ T i p s for Runner, Walker, and Jogger Safety” Be Seen. Wear highvisibility, brightly colored clothing. When out near or after sunset, reflective materials are a must. (If you don't own reflective clothing, a lightweight reflective vest is a great option.) And use a headlamp or handheld light so you can see where you're going, and drivers can see you. The light should have a bright LED (drivers see blinking red as a hazard).
Face Traffic. It’s easier to see, and react to, oncoming cars. And cars will see you more clearly too. Make Room. If traffic gets heavy, or the road narrows, be prepared to move onto the sidewalk or shoulder of the road. Share the Roadway. During group runs, go single file when cars need to pass. Watch for Early Birds and Night Owls. At odd hours be extra careful. Early in the morning and very late at night, people may be overtired and not as attentive. Look Both Ways. Wait for drivers to wave you through when waiting at stop sign and watch out for cars backing out of driveways. Be Aware. If you run with headphones, make sure you can still hear what is going on around you.
Local students win 34 regional awards for art, writing Gaston County Schools won 34 awards in the highlycompetitive Mid-Carolina Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program held Saturday, February 4 at the McGlohon Theatre in Charlotte. The awards included 12 Gold Key, 11 Silver Key, and 11 honorable mentions. “I am extremely proud of our students’ achievements,” said Forestview High School art teacher Travis Johnson. “To receive a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards means that you are producing some of the best quality work in the state.” Johnson added, “It is like putting yourself in a position to play for a state championship. Our students are up against students at art magnet schools and have shown that they are not only competitive, but also able to be academic leaders in art and writing. Our art and writing programs are an important part of our schools, and I look forward to continuing to showcase the amazing talent of our students.” The competition featured approximately 1,900 individual art and writing entries representing public and private schools throughout Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program is administered by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers and is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in grades 7-12. Gold Key winners in both visual art and writing advance to the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. More than 314,100 entries have been submitted and winners will be notified in March. Congratulations to the following individual art and writing winners: Gold Key Award Tanner Lak, Ashbrook High - Poetry Oliver Dean, East Gaston High - Design Cameron Tarte, East Gaston High - Sculpture Lilly Gray, Forestview High - Fashion
Nicole Rodriguez, Forestview High - Sculpture Kaitlin Simonds, Forestview High - Art Portfolio Taylor Barr, Forestview High - Painting Austen Dover, Forestview High - Mixed Media Alexis Heracklis, Forestview High - Industrial Design Ellen Smykowski, Forestview High - Drawing and Illustration Chloe Kaylor, Stuart W. Cramer High - Painting Jordan Truss, Stuart W. Cramer High - Painting Silver Key Award Torrie Epstein, Ashbrook High - Writing Portfolio and Short Story (two awards) Tanner Lak, Ashbrook High - Poetry Kaitlyn Burns, Cramerton Middle - Photography Summer Bahr, Cramerton Middle - Drawing and Illustration Denise Sanchez, East Gaston High - Sculpture Abbi Huffstetler, Forestview High - Digital Keith Wiley, Forestview High - Photography Ashley Sparrow, Miranda Crowley, Brandon Revis, Kyle Ring and Ellen Smykowski, Forestview High - Film Chloe Kaylor, Stuart W. Cramer High - Sculpture Jordan Truss, Stuart W. Cramer High - Painting Honorable Mention Torie Epstein, Ashbrook High - Novel Writing and Flash Fiction (two awards) Leighanna Bridges, Cramerton Middle - Sculpture Salvatore Rocco, Cramer-
ton Middle - Drawing (two awards) Denise Sanchez, East Gaston High - Painting Keith Wiley, Forestview High - Art Portfolio Taylor Barr, Forestview High - Design Anna Escobedo, Forestview High - Sculpture Alexis Heracklis, Forestview High - Sculpture Megan Holland, Forestview High - Painting In addition, Austin Dover of Forestview High School received one of four special awards from the Mint Museum, which included a year-long membership to the museum. His teacher, Travis Johnson, also received a membership. Adams Outdoor Advertising recognized Chloe Kaylor of Stuart W. Cramer High School and Nicole Rodriguez of Forestview High School. Both of their
artwork will be on display on ArtPop billboards in the Charlotte area. Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “We are extremely proud to congratulate our creative and talented students on their regional art and writing awards and commend their teachers who inspire success in our classrooms. This is a significant accomplishment and shows how our students are excelling in the arts.” In addition to Johnson at Forestview, other teachers with award winners are Jesse Birnstihl, English teacher at Ashbrook; Brenda Bradley, art teacher at Cramerton; Justin Allison, art teacher at East Gaston; Deborah Hamer, art teacher at Forestview; Melissa Heilig, film/ broadcasting teacher at Forestview; and Tim Stiles, art teacher at Stuart W. Cramer.
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Storm falls in second round, still a great run By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
Keith Mullaly (pictured) finished third in last Saturday's road race hosted by North Carolina, then won the Duke Criterium on Sunday, highlighting a spectacular weekend for Belmont Abbey Cycling. Jesse Kooistra also competed in the 'A' race in Chapel Hill on Saturday, finishing 12th, while Luke Richards placed 5th in the 'C' Division. On Sunday in Durham, Richards also finished fifth in the 'C' Division, while Jesse Kooistra and Trey Hedgecock placed 14th and 15th, respectively, in the 'A' race. "We had another great weekend," Head Coach Kyle Knott said. "Our A team put it all on the line to protect Keith Mullaly both in the road race and the criterium. It paid off by a win and a podium finish. As a coach, it is great to see teammates sacrifice their own personal results to work for the common team goal. With Keith's consistency, we now have the top rider in the ACCC Road Omnium. Luke also continued to shine with top performances in his division as well." The Crusaders are now off for a month until returning to the roads in early April at Appalachian State. Belmont Abbey photo
The Patriots a North Carolina HS Club made of players from Gaston County and West Charlotte won both of their games over Rock Hill and Goose Creek on Saturday Febuary 25th. Schools represented on the Patriots includes Mountain Island Charter, South Point, Forestview, Stuart Cramer, Highland Tech, Gaston Day, and Gaston Christian. Anne Jurchak photo
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For the Stuart Cramer girls basketball team the 2016-2017 is now over. The Storm ladies fell last Thursday to North Wilkes County 69-44 in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 2A playoffs. The season may be over but the Storm accomplished much this year. Cramer finished the year with a 19-8 season. The finest record in school history. Cramer's playoff run was noteworthy. The Storm gave it a good shot. Getting to the second round is a worthy accomplishment. In the first round of the playoff Cramer hosted the Ashe County Ladies Huskies. The Lady Huskies rolled into the playoff with 15-11 record. The Ashe County squad traveled over two hours to get to Cramerton for this game. The bus trip did little to damper the Lady Huskies in the early going. Ashe County came out strong in the 1st period out scoring Cramer 12-6. In the 2nd period Cramer pushed back, but the Lady Huskies kept their distance. Ashe County had a 26-16 lead at the half. In the second half Cramer started to click. The Storm rolled back much of the Ashe County lead by outscoring the Lady Huskies 11-4 in the 3rd. In the 4th period the Cramer comeback continued. The Storm was able to offset the early deficits and fight to a 36-36 tie at the end of regulation. In overtime Cramer was able to squeak out a 44-43 win. The Storm was powered by strong performances by Laura Trull and Haley Bourhill. Bourhill had 15 points, five assists and a pair of steals. Bourhill also did critical damage from the free throw line where she had a 71% shooting average. Laura Trull had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Other solid performances were turned in by Lexi Trull and Carley Womack. Lexi Trull 11 rebounds and 4 points. Womack had 9 points. All of which came from 3 point
range. After beating Ashe County the Storm needed to go on the road. Cramer traveled up I-77 to Hays, North Carolina to take on the North Wilkes Lady Vikings. North Wilkes is the #1 team in the Mountain Valley 1A/2A Conference. they werer 24-4 and 13-1 in conference play. Cramer struggled against the overpowering Lady Vikings. North Wilkes was up 29-17 at the half. Cramer came back hard in the 3rd. The Storm made up some ground by scoring 11 points. North Wilkes scored 13 that period but the gap was shrinking. The 4th period was a scoring bonanza for both teams. The edge however went to North Wilkes. The Lady Vikings unleashed their arsenal in the 4th scoring 27 points. They were not about to let Cramer make up any more lost ground. For their part Cramer performed well offensively. They scored 16 points, but that wasn't nearly enough to get back in it. Haley Bourhill was again Cramer's top scorer. The 5'4" junior scored 21 points. Losing to North Wilkes may be tough but Cramer needs to be pragmatic about that loss. The Lady Vikings are now in the Final 4 of the playoffs. So if you lose, lose to the best. So what about the future of Cramer girls hoops? Well, the future is bright. The Storm will be well stocked next year with Bourhill, Womack and other solid players returning. That said, there will be holes to fill. The Storm will need to find a way to replace the production and presence of the Trull twins, Laura and Lexi. In a nutshell, the Trull girls got it done. Laura excelled as an all around player. Lexi made her mark as a tough rebounder and defensive player. They will be missed. Few can doubt what coach Carey Pohlman has done at Cramer. Coach Pohlman is resourceful. There is no doubt that when the 2017-2018 Storm girls go on the court they will be a force to contend with.
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Fayetteville State University proudly supports academic achievement and is pleased to honor undergraduate students whose performance merits special recognition. The following local students were named to the Dean's List for the Fall Semester 2016: Kierra Goode of Bessemer City, Joshua Duncan of Gastonia, Angela Hill of Gastonia, Zacharie Mathis of Lowell, Kandice Hunter of Mt. Holly. FSU is the second-oldest public institution in North Carolina. A member of The University of North Carolina System, FSU has more than 6,000 students and offers degrees in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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South Point makes it to Sweet 16, falls to Freedom 82-75 By John Wilson
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When the 2017 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3A basketball playoffs brackets were set one thing was clear. The South Point Red Raiders were going to be the team you probably didn't want to play. In the closing part of the 2016-17 season the Red Raiders were playing inspired basketball. They were hot. Down the stretch the Red Raiders were giving opposing teams fits. They were on a roll and they were spoiling a lot of people's plans. As the end of the 2016-1017 season winded down the Red Raiders were showing that they could win. Even in the most unlikely of situations. South Point went all the way to the coveted "Sweet 16" matchups before falling to #1 ranked Freedom . Even with that loss the run was epic. The Red Raiders were at home for the 1st
and 2nd rounds of the playoffs. In those games South Point beat Jesse Carson 74-71 and Crest 60-52. Against the Carson Cougars solid performances were turned in by Blake Zieske, Moses Nueman, Nick Muse and Scooch Baker. In the Crest game Nick Muse delivered a standout performance. Muse punched in 25 points and pulled down six rebounds. Senior Niren Johal played well against Crest as well. Johal had 15 points, four assists and a pair of steals. The party came to an end when the Red Raiders lost in their Sweet 16 matchup to #1 ranked Freedom 82-75. The Red Raiders gave the Patriots a real run. Things were tight most of the game. The final outcome wasn't decided until late. Head coach Kody Kubbs believed his team played hard. "We went to Freedom," coach Kody Kubbs said. "The #1 or #2 ranked team in the state.
They were 19-0 at home. If one or two possessions may have gone different." The game went down to the wire with South Point fighting all the way. "We gave them a run," Kubbs added. "We took a lead in the 3rd. It was back and forth the rest of the way." The Patriots won in the end, but they had one heck of a scare before it was over. Mose Nueman, Nick Muse and Blake Zieske had good stats and played well against Freedom. In reflecting on the 2016-17 season coach Kubbs is proud of his squad. As it turns out he has good reason to be. This year's Red Raider hoopsters are the best squad the South Point has seen in a long time. "We had 17 wins," Kubbs said. "That's the most since the 1979-80 team.” When the Red Raiders made it to the Sweet 16 it was quite an accomplishment. Only one other time in the school's history had a boys basketball team done that well.
"That was South Point's second Sweet 16," Kubbs explained. "The other was in 2000." The success of this unit can be attributed to their performance down the stretch. The Red Raiders closed out the season playing great basketball. "We were one of the top four or five teams in the state down the stretch," Kubbs stated. That strong finish is what propelled South Point into their deep playoff run. The 2016-17 aseason closes on a bittersweet note, but the future doesn't look bad. Next year the Red Raiders will return with a deep lineup with the return of Mose Nueman, Blake Zieske and Scooch Baker. The Red Raiders will need to find people to step up to replace departing seniors Nick Muse and Niren Johal. If those holes are filled and the return starters grow next year may be another productive year for the Red Raiders.
Junior Blake Zieske hits three for his 1,000th point. Charles Cason, #21 muscles up over the Carson Cougars for two points.
Senior Niren Johal fires a three pointer over a Jesse Carson High Cougar defender. Photos by Tommy Bain
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South Point Cheerleaders rockin’ the stands.
South Point’s Moses Nueman, #25 powers his way for two points.
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Gaston Day School's Junior State delegation recently made a trip to Washington, DC. Among other activities, the group toured several monuments and museums, then took part in the JSA Congress. Gaston Day School photo
The Gaston Christian School International Bible Class visited with Mrs. Hardin’s four-yearold class to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Mrs. Hardin’s class made Chinese lanterns and fire breathing dragons in honor of the celebratory traditions in China. The Chinese students were able to teach the little ones words like “ni hao” (hello), “xiè xie” (thank you), and “zai jian” (good-bye) in Chinese. It is a tradition in China for children to receive money in red envelopes from their elders to ring in the new year. The international students wrote notes in English and Chinese to the fouryear-olds to wish them a Happy New Year and put the notes in traditional red envelopes with chocolate coins. Gaston Christian School photo
South Point’s Varsity Coach Kody Kubbs gives instructions during a time out.
Clemson names local students to fall 2016 Dean’s/President’s List Local students have been named to the Dean's List at Clemson University for the fall 2016 semester. They are: Raiya Aleena Feinberg of Belmont, who is majoring in Biological Sciences; Sadler N. Gensch of Belmont, who is majoring in Civil Engineering; Kennedy C. Concannon of Cramerton, who is majoring in Biological Sciences; Charles W. Gallman III of Gastonia, who is majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology; Anna-
Taylor T. Harbin of Gastonia, who is majoring in Biological Sciences; Marlena Katherine Heracklis of Gastonia, who is majoring in Nursing; Sarah Grace Wheeler of Gastonia, who is majoring in Justice Studies; Dalton C. Williams of Stanley, who is majoring in Industrial Engineering. To be named to the Dean's List, a student achieved a gradepoint average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. Clemson University has also named local students to
the President's List for the fall 2016 semester. They are: Matthew J. Frazier of Belmont, who is majoring in Agricultural Mechanization and Business; Elizabeth Diane Baxter of Cherryville, who is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Science; Lanie K. Summerlin of Stanley, who is majoring in Political Science. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-point average.
Adam Lee and his wife Kristi, with their daughters Aubrey, Makenna and Brooke, cut a ribbon at the celebration of Adam's new State Farm office at 247 W. Catawba Ave. in Mount Holly. Also on the front row are agency team members (from left) Robert Nichols, Tony Merida and Davis Crawford. Holding the ribbon are Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough (right) and City Manager Danny Jackson. Montcross Chamber photo
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GCS participated in the national Souper Bowl of Caring food drive the week of January 30-February 3. The Souper Bowl was started by a youth group to bring awareness to the millions of people watching the Super Bowl that there are still millions who are without food in our country. GCS donates all of its collections to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Second Harvest estimates that of the 19 counties they serve, including Gaston, 18.3% of the population lives in poverty. The school collectively brought in 3,623 food items which will provide so many meals to our neighbors in need. A special thank you goes to the members of the middle school Jr. Beta Club who were champions in heading up this event. Gaston Christian School photo
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WANTED: 8 N Ford, Scotts S2348, or John Deere STX38 Yellow Peek Mower – for parts or running. 864-506-9023. (2/23, 3/02, 09)
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 BR, 2BA. Also, pullout couch, queen size & golf cart. Weeks and weekends. 704-4829781, 704-472-5182.
2012 NOMAD SELF CONTAINED CAMPER, 18’ long, full bath, sleeps 5 people. Good condition, $5800 or best offer. 704-434-2197.
8,000 actual miles. V6, 4 dr., sunroof, all power, looks & runs good, $4800 obo. Call 704-4870550, 704-678-3954.
STACK WASHER AND DRYER, excellent condition, $375. 704692-0872. If no answer, please leave message. We will return calls.
TWO CEMETERY LOTS in Greenwood Cemetery, Lots 30 and 31. City of Belmont and Greenwood Corp Value. These Lots are $1,300.oo a piece. Have deed to both in hand. Call: 704747-7438, if interested. (2/16, 23, 3/02 & 09)
OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-473WANT TO BUY CARS, 6109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net. TRUCKS, trailers, metal boats, COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, tractors & farm equipment & Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, scrap metal. Must have ID & kitchen/dining, covered deck, proof of ownership. Callahan’s near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659. Towing. 704-692-1006. $$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704695-4917. Rick Hutton, Collector.
WANTED TO BUY, GOOD USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, and antiques or estates. 704-481-0954, after 5 p.m. 704-482-0540.
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-Aug. 19. 704-718-4731.
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSRED ROAD TOWING PAYING ES, 2 or 3BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, CASH FOR YOUR CAR Rungas grill, golf cart. Weeks & ning or not, title, no title. Charles weekends. 704-473-1494. Dellinger. 704-692-6767, 704BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in 487-0228. Ocean Lakes. 2BR, 2BA, washBUYING JUNK CARS, title or no er & dryer, very close to ocean. title. Running or not. Fast on time Includes golf cart. Call 704-434service. BUYING BUSES, BIG 9502. TRUCKS, & MOST ANY MET- PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE, AL. 704-692-6752. 4BR 3BA house. Fully furnished, I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC 3 night minimum, close in, NO Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100 ct. PETS, $90 per night. Call 704Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m 473-3374 local & pay fast. 828-577-4197.
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA. WANT TO BUY: OLD CHURCH Sleeps 6. Call for reservations. METAL TABLES. 6’, 8’, 10’ & 704-484-3234. Lv msg. 12’. usable. Call Don Blanton, OCEAN LAKES BEACH 704-482-3893. HOUSE, 2BR, 1BA, also pullout WANTED: NON RUNNING RID- couch, queen size bed. Golf cart ING MOWER in good condition, included. Weeks & weekends (Shelby area). Call or text pic available. 828-429-0778. and price. 704-472-5962. WANTED: AMMO, Old & new, reloading supplies. Call 828-2456756. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS: Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. 828-247-1070 or Jimmy, 828-289-1175. NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy & N64 Games. Small or big lots. 828-748-7264. I BUY GUNS. Call 828-2876589.
FOR RENT 3 BR, 1 BA Mobile Home. Alexis/Stanley Area. Secluded. $450/ mth or $105/week. References. Room for garden. Call: (H) 704735-4273 or (C) 704-905-6623. (3/02, 09 & 16)
WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935.
AUTOS•TRUCKS 2002 VW DIESEL JETTA, high mileage. Great for putzing around town, $1500 or best offer. 704-472-1929. 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA ZE, V6, 3.5, 151K miles, Very Nice, $3000. 704-284-4531. 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN, very clean, always serviced, approx 84K miles, DVD. $10,000. 704-434-9830 1994 F-150 4X4, 351 WINDSOR, chrome brush guard, aluminum tool box, excellent farm truck, $3500. 704-750-6310, leave message. 1986 CORVETTE, T- tops, 40K miles, make offer. 704-460-1745. IT’S TAX TIME! Get the best vehicle for your tax refund at E-Z WAY AUTO SALES. Good Credit or Bad, we have financing options for everyone! Call 1-866903-6801 today to see if you qualify. (4) TIRES AND WHEELS, P235/75R17, rims fit Ford pickup trucks, $250. 828-305-2764.
1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 66,000 actual miles. V8, leather, new tires, original paint, excellent condition, $4200 obo. Call 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954. 1999 SILVERADO LS, 4x4. 159,000. A.T., black longbed. $5000. 2009 Harley Ultra Classic with cams, $9500. 704-3009223. 2004 MINI COOPER, AUTO, SUNROOF, low miles, too many options to list. Blue w/white top, great gas mileage. $4995, OBO. Priced to sell! Must See! 704215-3207. HAMRICK AUTO SALES, 5528 Fallston Rd, Belwood Tax time specials. 2014 Focus, 33K, $8000. 2013 Kia Soul, $8400. 2011 Sonata, $5500. 2012 Accent, $6400. 2013 Elantra, $6500. 2009 Accent, $3995. 2009 Focus, $3995. 1999 Accord, $3200. Make offer. 704477-2713.
1941 JOHN DEERE Model B Tractor with hand crank. Has been restored with new front wheels & tires, new rear tires. $4000. 828-228-7710. COYOTE PROTECTION. Donkeys for sale. Males $100, females $300. Fully grown. 828429-3100. CORBIN FAMILY HONEY: $8 pint, $15 quart, no wholesale. Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823 or pickup at B-Sharp Music; Spindale. 828-286-4444. We also still sell bee supplies. AGRIFAB 8 HP chipper/shredder vac wagon. Tows behind riding mower. Always stored inside. Like new. $650. 828-755-6852.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: Mobile Home Park, located in Western NC. Owners retiring, good location (approx 4 acres) 12 spaces. 828-223-0129. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Auto Parts Store, located in Western NC. Good up to date inventory. Auto, Medium & Heavy Truck, Tractor parts. Inventory can be moved or building leased or purchased. 828-223-0129. SWIMMING POOLS! 16x32 inground, completely installed, 20 years experience. Come & See! Special Price, $12,900. Offer Limited. 828-429-6595.
DEWALT 12 ½ inch Thickness Planner- $300.00. 704-4586021. (3/02 & 09) DELTA JOINTER/PLANNER – Shop Model, on stand - $325.00. 704-458-6021. (3/02 & 09) DELTA SHOP MODEL TABLESAW – 10 inch blade - $325.00. 704-458-6021. (3/02 & 09) ITEMS for SALE: Large Composter-$50.00-(cost $250), Wood stove w/load of wood-$200.00, 2-14 in. I-Beams-$50.00 each. Call: (H) 704-735-4273 or (C) 704-905-6623. (3/02, 09 & 16) PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.
2006 CHEVY MALIBU MAX, 82009 CHEVY HHR-LT, gold exterior with grey cloth interior, 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto, AC, tilt wheel, cruise, $5995. 704-538-8010.
NEED A BUILDING? Let us do it all. Grading, gravel, concrete, electric, remote doors, windows, on site display, 12x20, 30 & 40 wides or larger. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
ABOVE GROUND POOL EQUIPMENT: Large pump, sand filter, small deck, in pool steps, pool supplies, other items. 704-734-5593.
1973 VOLKSWAGEN Super Beetle, orange with a black stripe, 1 owner, 96,825 miles, excellent condition, $8000. 828228-7710.
WASHBURN ACOUSTIC GUITAR, $200 firm. Gig bag and several music books included. Call 704-419-0660, leave message.
HOME THEATER SYSTEM, Denon Pro Series 5 channel amplifier, 5x100 watt, remote control with 5 speakers, $100. Columbus. 864-357-3577.
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ABOVE GROUND 24’ round swimming pool. Frame in excellent cond. Needs liner. Pump works but needs hoses. Have all paper work. Pd $1853, will sell for $600. 704-300-3604.
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REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture. Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540. TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square bales. 704-487-6855. SEASONED OAK WOOD, READY TO BURN. Pickup truck load, $60. Dump truck load, $175. 704-418-3083. 12x15 STORAGE BUILDING with window, beige with gray trim, in city limits, $1600 or best offer, 704-472-7599. MOVING SALE: TOTAL GYM 11000 SERIES, $1400/reduced, $399. 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer, $69. Kitchen table, 4 chairs that roll, $299/reduced, $99. 704-600-5919. FREE COLLIERS ENCYCLOPEDIA SET with year books. Also, free Minolta electronic typewriter. 704-482-1932. 2000 RECORD ALBUMS, CLASSIC R & R and Country. 1960’s Seeburg Juke Box with classic 45’s. Needs work, best offer. 828-475-9807. 50¢ SALE HOMEMADE GIFTS & THRIFTS, 2720 W Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC. Wed-Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-4. 704-434-2368. SOFA BED FOR SALE. Green in color, 6’ long, good cond. Need to sell. $60. 704-300-0948. PLASTIC BARRELS WITH LIDS, $15 each. Metal burning barrels, $10 each. 275 gallon totes, $90 each. 15 gallon jugs. 828-327-4782, Hickory, NC.
HANDICAP ALUMINUM RAMP, with hand rails. 4x4 platform, 2x6 ft extensions, $750. Price negotiable, will deliver locally. 704466-1344, Sheila. COMPOST MULCH, 5 yd load, delivered $60. Shelby. 704-6926025. GOT FIRE ANTS? Fire Ant Control Program, Weeds, Fertilizer, etc. Shelby. 704-692-6025. 22 TON WOODSPLITTER, 6.5 HP engine. 704-300-8684. 1992, 1145 MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR with front end loader, 4x4. 704-300-8684. SET OF 4 NEW TIRES, 235-6015. 704-300-8684. 2014 JOHN DEERE LAWN TRACTOR, 17.5 HP engine 42” cut. 704-300-8684. WHITE CAST IRON double kitchen sink with faucet and spray. Good condition. 704-4822604. MINI FRIDGES, USED, GOOD CONDITION, 3 sizes, small, medium & large, black or white, $25-$40. 15” trailer, wheel & tire, 6 lug, $50. Pigs, 125-175 lbs, $50-$75. 704-538-8010. 40’x60’ ANTIQUE WOOD MAHOGANY beautiful dining room table; actual table, 22” wide and has 2 drop leaves on each side, great for small or large spaces. 704-466-0722. 1 GRAVE PLOT in Cleveland Memorial Park, located in Veterans Section. Complete plan $4000. 704-434-7808. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 3/4 ton load, $75 or 10 foot trailer stacked, $150. Free delivery within 20 mile radius. 704-4739379. FLAG POLES: Flags of all kinds. On site display. We install if needed. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
South Point defeats Crest 60-52
Red Raider #33 Nick Muse drives by # 42 of Crest Demontrae Murray.
Muse fights for a rebound from #42 Crest’s Demontrae Murray.
Photos by Bill Bostick
South Point’s Nick Muse goes to the basket as #40 Jordan Brooks and #42 Demontrae Murray of Crest look on. South Point went on to win 60-52.
Muse shoots over #22 of Crest’s Wesley Bullard in the Red South Point’s #25 Moses Nueman shoots over #34 of Crest’s Red Raider Blake Zieske shoots a 3 pointer over #22 of Crest’s Tavian Brintley. Wesley Bullard. Raider 60-52 win.
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Bill Ingram (right) will lead the Montcross Chamber Board of Directors in 2017. Ingram and other officers seen at the Chamber's recent annual banquet include- back row (from left) PastChair Walter Payne of ImageMark Business Services, Secretary Ryan Clarke of Allstate Insurance, Chair-Elect Carey Roberts of Carey Roberts Design, Treasurer Jim Crisp of Clearbrook Advisory Services. New Board members elected for 2017 are on the front row (from left) Robert Larrison of Carolinas HealthCare System, Clif Calvert of McKenney Family Dealerships and Chris Kennedy of Kennedy Business Solutions. Justin Hannon of Hannon Orthodontics also was elected to the Board. Dodi Huffman Image Gallery photo
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Abbey girls softball Abbeywomen's lacrosse drop doubleheader tops Lenoir-Rhyne The Belmont Abbey women's lacrosse team won a thrilling 9-8 overtime contest last Thursday at Lenoir-Rhyne. The victory moves the Crusaders to 3-0 on the year, while the Bears move to 0-1. Attacker Rebecca Luca scored first for the Crusaders off a nice pass from Erin Kunkel to tie the game at one. At the 15:09 mark, attacker Caitlin Cook found the back of the net to notch the game at two. Later in the half, Katelin Glass assisted Marin Felsoci on a goal, then scored a goal of her own about two minutes later, giving the Abbey a 4-3 advantage. With five seconds left in the half, the Crusaders took a 5-3 lead on a timely score by Rebecca Stromberg. The Abbey defense held Lenoir-Rhyne to just one goal over the first 10 minutes of the second. With 19:58 to play, Stromberg scored her second goal of the day to increase the Crusader lead to 7-4. The Bears went on to tie the contest up at seven, but Felsoci gave Belmont Abbey the lead back with her second goal of the day at the 12:43 mark. The teams continued to battle close, with neither defense letting up. It would take overtime to determine the winner of the contest. It did not take long for the Abbey to take control. Stromberg won the initial draw control of the period, and 52 seconds later Felsoci found the net for the third time on the night to give the Abbey a 9-8 victory. On the night, Felsoci's three goals were tied for the game-high. Stromberg and Luca scored two goals each. Kassie Easter (pictured) caused four L-R turnovers, while freshman Amber Eakins caused three.
Gaston Schools Good News Matthew Hipps of Ashbrook High School, Elizabeth Leonard of North Gaston High School, and Kristy Newton of Brookside Elementary earned National Board Certification, which is the highest standard for the teaching profession. The North Gaston High School cafeteria staff earned a 100 percent sanitation grade. Sherwood Elementary collected 1,471 non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army. Tiffany Phillips’ first grade class contributed 517 items to win the school-wide collection contest. Highland School of Technology took first place in the Mathematical Puzzle Program High School Challenge at UNC-Charlotte. The program is a team-based mathematical
puzzle competition for high school students and rewards players for their problem-solving ability. McAdenville, Rankin, and Robinson elementary schools participated in the N.C. First Lego League regional robotics competition and qualified to represent Gaston County Schools in the state competition. Bessemer City Central and Pinewood also participated in the regional competition. North Belmont Elementary collected 1,434 non-perishable food items for the S.O.C.K.S. organization in Belmont. The collection drive was organized by the school’s safety patrol and Girls on the Run team.
Peyton Wilson was three-for-three in the nightcap and Brianna Embler registered three hits over two games, but Belmont Abbey dropped a doubleheader to cross-town rival Queens last Tuesday afternoon, 8-2 and 8-3. Anna Mixon and Alyssa Schiadone each recorded two hits on the afternoon. Belmont Abbey (2-10-2) started the day on a strong note, scoring two runs in its first at-bat. Melissa Neyhouse drove in a run on a fielder's choice, before Dani Marietta brought home Anna Mix with a sacrifice fly. But Queens (9-7) came right back with two in the second, then added runs in the third, fifth and sixth for a 5-2 lead. The Royals added three more in the seventh for an 8-2 decision. Courtney Pearson (5-4) earned the win, while Shannan Mas (1-3) took the loss. In game two, Queens jumps out to a 6-0 lead after an inning and a half before Belmont Abbey tried to rally. The Crusaders plated two unearned runs in the on a sacrifice bunt by Brooke Pegram and on an error during a stolen base attempt. The Royals posted single tallies in the fourth and fifth before Anna Mixa walked and scored on another Queens error, leading to the 8-3 final. Evie Scott (4-2) gained the win, while Wilson fell to 0-3 with the loss.
Gaston Day School swimmer Nathaniel Hartley was a big winner at the N.C. Independent Schools 1A/2A state championship meet last week. Hartley, a Duke recruit, won two state individual championships, raising his career total to nine. He set new state records in the 200 IM and the 100 backstroke. Gaston Day School photo
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The Gaston Day School girls and boys swim team competed at the recent MAC Championship Meet. There were lots of all-conference performers! Gaston Day School photo
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