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Belmont Community Garden ready for second season By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Spring is here and the Belmont Community Garden is ready to begin its second season of planting. Last year, the garden was created on a vacant lot in downtown Belmont owned by Jonathan Taylor who, along with his friend Tyler Jones of the Provisions Local Market store, came up with the idea. About 40 raised bed plots 10 feet long and five feet wide were built inside a 100 foot by 65 foot fenced in area. The beds were filled with rich dirt by master gardener Jason Loseke of the Garden Grower. Belmont-based Absolute Turf also pitched in. An added feature of the garden is its unique water supply. Instead of using city water, the garden is fed by a 1,500 gallon cistern that was donated by the Town and Country Garden Club. The plots were offered for lease at $50 each with the money being used to pay for the cost of the project. They went like hotcakes. “The BCG had a very successful first season as we were completely utilized and on a waiting list the entire season,” said Taylor. “Many families participated with their kids. Our educational plots for Cherubs Café and for Page Primary were educational and fun for all involved. Our mission is to enlighten our community and add value, I think our mission was accomplished.” Last Thursday, a group of Town and Country Garden Club members met Taylor and Loseke at the garden site for post winter prep. Loseke gave club members pointers on topics such as garden pests- good and bad- and how to prepare a garden for spring planting. Club member Jessica Durham was on hand getting her plot for this year ready.
Town and Country Garden Club members Angie Lee and Belinda Gunter were seen digging in a plot at the Belmont See more COMMUNITY GARDEN page 3 Community Garden last week. Photo by Alan Hodge
Local distiller looking for even playing field By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
In North Carolina it's legal for wineries and breweries to sell their product at the place where it's made, but the same rule doesn't apply to distillers. That's a fact that has some folks, including Muddy River rum distillery owners Robbie and Caroline Delaney of Belmont, hoping a change is in the air. Now in its third year of operation, Muddy River Distillery is located in a portion of the former Spectrum mill in East Belmont. Starting with a single still Robbie made from a milk pasteurizing tank to its current output of over 600 bottles of rum per week, the business has become very successful. In fact, Caroline and Robbie Delaney own and operate Muddy River Distillery in East Belmont. They the Delaney's product is sold in and other N.C. distillers are hoping to one day sell their product on site like wineries do. over 300 ABC stores statewide. Photo by Alan Hodge “The state ABC takes care of us really well,” said Rob- ket their rum at the distillery would help the in the state. bie. “But we just want the same Delaneys is with increased sales to tourists. “If half of the people who visit us bought rights that the brewery and win- Right now, around 100 people per week a bottle, we could afford to hire another ery guys have.” tour the Muddy River facility making it arOne way the ability to mar- guably the most visited business of its type See more DISTILLER page 2
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Cheering the 2009 South Point football AAA champions By Bobby Brown, Board member A town of champions! That is what you might call Belmont as the Sports Hall of Fame inducts 2009 State AAA Champion Football Team into the pictured halls of outstanding sports figures and teams at the Belmont Historical Society on Catawba Street. Park Street Methodist Family Life Center will again be the scene of excitement and honor as the 28th Annual Banquet of Induction takes place on Monday, March 23rd. at 7:00 p.m. Over the 28-year history of the BSHF there have been ten other Championship sports teams from the Belmont Community enshrined. The 2009 Red Raider Football Team was involved in no less that seven games that were decided late in regulation play or in overtime. The first three games were decided on the last play of the games, which included a heartbreaking loss to a strong Clover team in a season opener. As the season moved along the play touted victories for the Red Raiders against tough conference teams including Lincolnton and East Gaston. Moving through the season like a fire in a dry forest the Raiders chalked up victories against Asheville, Burns, Kings Mt., Hunter Huss and Ashbrook. Coming off a seven game winning streak, the Raiders, 4th ranked and hungry, came up short by one point to lose to Forestview 21-20. That would be the last time for the season. Closing out the regular season with wins See more HALL OF FAME page 2
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Emily Faulkenberry, Leigh Anne Faulkenberry, and Judy Abernathy took advantage of last Wednesday's warm weather to do some shopping in downtown Belmont. Photo by Alan Hodge
Peter Rabbit coming to DSBG Peter Rabbit, the mischievous but beloved bunny from the Beatrix Potter story, will pay a special visit to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden March 28 and 29, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure comes right off the pages of the popular children’s tale as guests meet characters from the story, including Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, of course. Guests can wander throughout the Garden where they will meet Peter Rabbit, listen to a story told by Mrs. Rabbit and enjoy fun hands-on activities around the Garden, including Lost Hollow, the new children’s garden. Children can get their own bunny nose and whiskers at the face painting station and participate in fun, nature-based craft activities. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture photos of children on a beautiful spring vignette. Professional Spring Photo sessions will be available for purchase with packages starting at $12.00. Photo time availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. The event kicks off Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s new season Spring Spouts, featuring a new perennial bulb display of pinks and purples. The display will also include a number of new plantings never before seen at the Garden, including the first spring at Lost Hollow. The event is free with Garden admission. Members are admitted free; adults, $12; seniors 60+, $10; and children 4-12, $6. For more information, visit www.DSBG.org.
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FROM page 1 employee to give the tours” Robbie said. “We could also afford to build another still and increase production.” A solution to the distiller's dilemma is being discussed in the NC General Assembly. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, calls for a law that would allow distillers like the Delaneys to sell a single container of spirits once a year to distillery visitors for off-site consumption. The bill would also allow liquor tastings at venues like trade shows, malls, and festivals. Right now, sampling can only take place at the distillery. The Delaneys take advantage of the current regulations that let them offer tastings at the Muddy River facility. According to the Delaneys, every state that borders North Carolina allows on site sales at distilleries. “We just want to catch up with the rest of the country,” said Caroline. Gunn's bill will likely come before the Senate Commerce Committee this spring. However, not everyone thinks selling spirits where its made is a good idea. According to an article in the Carolina Journal, some religious groups oppose the idea. Others worry that local ABC boards would lose sales, and as a result, tax revenues. Caroline has been lobbying locally for the bill. She has presented the topic at a recent Gaston County EDC meeting and at another gathering of the Montcross Chamber. “We tell our tour guests about the bills and that hopefully one day they can buy in distillery,” she said. “We've reached our to legislators in the area. Gaston Co. Senator Kathy Harrington has signed on as a co-signer of SB 24 along with others.”
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over North Gaston and Crest, the Big Red Machine was ready for the post-season playoffs. Playoffs are a strange thing these days with teams sometimes having to replay a conference rival again. That is just what happened this 2009 season. South Point was rematched with an old tough rival, the Ashbrook Green Waves. A battle royal was fought out with South Point moving on in the playoffs with a victory of 21 to 14. Again another conference rival had to be faced Forestview. They had beaten the Raiders in the regular season by one point in a thrilling last minute finish. This time victory was not easy, but very sweet as the Raiders scored 35 points to Forest View’s 14. Playoffs usually get tougher as each game progresses and being matched up against Kannapolis’AL Brown, a traditional football power created a lot of nervous stomachs beforehand but the Raiders prevailed by a score of 27 to 7. Anson County, a team that could spoil your plan, arrived with high hopes of downing the Raiders but this powerhouse Big Red Machine team jumps off to a 28-0 lead. Anson County made it exciting by two fourth quarter touchdowns but did not have the steam to overtake the Raiders. The final Score 35-12. Now the Raiders traveled to Chapel Hill for a State Champion Game. Every high school team’s dream. What a thrill for Raider players and fans alike. South Point jumped off to an early lead but saw a strong South Johnston Team roar back to claim a 28-14 lead over the surprised South Point team. Reaching deep inside,
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COMMUNITY GARDEN From page 1 “I love the community garden and had a bed here last year as well,” she said. “We grew tomatoes, herbs, and watermelons.” While they were at it, club members helped build several new beds. Two beds will be used by students from Page Primary School to learn all about gardening. The kids will be digging at a later date. To kick off its second season, the Belmont Community Garden will be having a commu-
nity service and spring planting educational day on Saturday, March 28th from 1-4pm, and will be roasting local corn in their husks and cooking all beef, nitrate free hotdogs for sale for one dollar. The public is invited. For more information on the Belmont Community Garden, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/growingbelmont.
Master gardener Jason Loseke talks with Town and Country Garden Club members last week at the Belmont Community Garden. Photo by Alan Hodge
Jonathan Taylor and Jason Loseke met with members of the Town and Country Garden Club last week at the Belmont Community Garden. Club members include from left- Betsy Haughton, Trina Rumfelt, Lynn Bennett (Page Primary principal), Angie Lee, Jessica Durham, Belinda Gunter, and Amy McKinney. Photo by Alan Hodge
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Belmont city council endorses boulevard plan By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Build a Better Boulevard plan that lays out aesthetic and traffic engineering improvements to that portion of US 29/74 (aka Wilkinson Blvd.) between the Catawba River and Cramerton took another step forward recently when the Belmont city council voted to formally endorse it. Also known as the Wilkinson Blvd. Corridor Study, the research and design work was carried out by Metrocology consulting firm whose founder and CEO Demetri Baches was pleased when he heard about the positive council reaction. “Its a very important first step on the road to implementing the various projects and recommendations contained within the study,” Baches said. The next step will see the other municipalities taking part in the plan, Cramerton and McAdenville, vote on it. That should happen in the coming months. “Once the plan has the backing of all three municipalities it will allow the Metropolitan Planning Organization to prioritize the recommendations and make them part of the official list of projects that go to the State for funding,” Baches said. Back on January 15, Baches gave a final presentation on the plan to local officials and other interested folks. It received favorable commentary. “Cramerton will benefit from a plan that
improves traffic flow on Wilkinson Blvd,” said Cramerton mayor Ronnie Worley. “I hope the plan will also spur economic development along the Wilkinson corridor. Cramerton and McAdenville are presently working on improving the Market St./US 74 intersection for pedestrian safety with crosswalks. Wilkinson is under utilized with the present wide medians and very little options for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Wilkinson is the gateway into Gaston County and is in need of immediate improvement.” Baches talked about details contained in the plan. “The most important aspect of any redesign of Wilkinson is understanding the greater context of the transportation corridor it is part of,” he said. “Knowing Traffic on Wilkinson Blvd. can be slow during mid-morning but very busy at other times. The Build what the future holds for Wilkinson as a Better Boulevard study has come up with ways to beautify and increase the efficiency of the road. well as I-85, Park Street, N. Main Street, Photo by Alan Hodge etc., will shape the type and timing of or bicycles. provements to make the boulevard look better the improvements that can be made When could work start on modifications are mostly ones that would be funded by the to Wilkinson itself. We don't want to make state DOT. They would require tax money or changes that end up being ripped up as inter- recommended by the plan?? “Parts of the boulevard that will not re- funding from the municipalities, or grants/ sections are rebuilt to accommodate traffic.” A couple of the changes Baches refer- quire major rebuild over the next 10 years can funding from federal programs. The areas enced would include major reworking of the begin looking for funding and construction that could begin construction at some point intersection at N. Main in Belmont and the right away,” Baches said. “How soon work in the next five years would be between the possible narrowing of current lanes so the would begin is dependent on the time lines major intersections where there is no need for outer two could be reconfigured for plantings of whatever the funding sources are. The im- widening.”
Early childhood education Junior League annual thrift sale By Amy Wadsworth Public Information Coordinator Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties publicinfo@pfclg.com
Early Childhood Education is getting national attention. That is thanks to Senator Jackson, (NC Senate, District 37) whose tweets went viral as his day as “JustOneLegislator” on Feb. 17. While the rest of us were at home due to the snow and ice, Senator Jackson went into the office and tweeted about being the only legislator in the office and talked about everything he would pass. Topics ranged from everything to expanding Medicaid, investing in wind and solar energy and eliminating puppy mills. But for us early childhood supporters his tweet on supporting early childhood education caught our attention. After the fact, in his interview with the Daily Tar Heel newspaper, he was asked which change he suggested would be most important. His answer of early childhood topped the charts. “The most important change that we can make is to increase support to early childhood education. That will have the most dramatic long-term impact on the state’s economy and social
well-being.” The documentation of his day through social media event landed him an article in the Washington Post, a post on BuzzFeed and a segment from Rachel Maddow, (MSNBC anchor.) His snow day accounts still continue. On Feb. 26, another snow day in the Charlotte area, he posted a picture on his Facebook page stating, “Sorry folks, not today.” –JustOneStepDad where he is pictured outside with his stepson enjoying the snow. Comments from Facebook friends joked “Hey, shouldn’t you be passing some laws today, Senator?” and “I wondered why nothing was getting done at the State house.” It’s great to see an advocate in Raleigh who recognizes the importance and benefits of early childhood education. Who knew tracking imaginary progress on social media would create such a buzz. Talk about getting a lot done on a snow day while making it fun and entertaining! Want to learn more about Smart Start? The program was established in the 1993-1994 leg-
islative session of the North Carolina General Assembly, and signed into law by North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt on July 9, 1993. Smart Start is public/private partnership. Independent, private organizations work in all 100 North Carolina counties through The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., and 77 Local Partnerships. Who is your local legislator? http://www.ncga.state. nc.us/ Find out and then call, write, and email them to tell them you support early childhood education. Want to learn more about the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties? The Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties is your local Smart Start agency. You can reach us at 704-922-0900 or visit us online at www.pfclg.com. Our vision is a community where young children will reach their health and educational potential. Connect with us: www. pfclg.com or http://www. facebook.com/pfclg or Flickr, www.flickr.com/pfclg or Twitter: Ready4School
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The Junior League of Gaston County will be hosting their annual Whale of a Sale on Saturday, March 21, at 6:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Gastonia Farmer’s Market, 410 E. Long Ave., Gastonia, N.C. 28054, and there is a $2.00 cash only entrance fee that will be charged at the door. The annual event is the Spring Fundraiser for the League with proceeds benefiting the Junior League of Gaston County’s community educational and volunteer programming. Whale of a Sale is both a fundraiser and a community outreach all in one with many shoppers traveling from throughout our region. Diane Riley, of Hickory says of the sale, “We attended last year and it was fantastic. We loved how you all set it up, it was very organized! “ Founded in 1959, the Junior League of Gaston County, or JLGC, is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charita-
ble and is affiliated with the Association of Junior Leagues International. Andrea Stephens, President of the Junior of League of Gaston County says “We have wonderful League members and volunteers, they work the entire week prior to set-up, organize and prepare for Whale of a Sale each year. Items include furniture, household goods, books, electronics and much more. The finds at the sale are always new and exciting – you never know what kind of bargain you are going to find.” This group of women strives to build strong financial and volunteer support for the health and well- being of women and children through program development and community partnerships. JLGC is also hosting an informal meetand- greet for all those interested in joining the 2015-2016 provisional class at Grape and Barley, 1933 Hoffman Road in Gastonia, on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact the Junior League of Gaston County at jlgastoncounty@gmail. com.
Free Easter egg hunt at WE WELCOME Gaston County Museum YOUR COMMENTS The Gaston County Museum in partnership with the Town of Dallas will host its free, annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Historic Dallas Courthouse Square on Sunday, March 29. Thousands of eggs will be placed around the historic square for kids ages 10 and under. The egg hunt begins promptly at 1:30 PM…so don’t be late. Kids bring your Easter baskets and join everyone afterwards until 3:00 PM for fun activities including games and crafts at the Gaston County Museum. For more information about this program please contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681 ex 105 or at Jason.Luker@ gastongov.com.
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Gaston College accepting scholarship applications Scholarship applications for the 20152016 academic year are available at Gaston College and will be accepted through Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Gaston College Foundation and the Office of Financial Aid will distribute more than $200,000 in scholarship assistance to students in Gaston and Lincoln counties. The scholarship awards range from $250 to more than $2,500 each. Many of the awards are based on career interest including business, accounting, nursing, health-related fields, paralegal studies, mechanical engineering technology, automotive technology, and other areas of study. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they qualify. To be eligible for a Gaston College Foundation scholarship, applicants must satisfy all Gaston College admissions requirements, including any required placement tests for their program of study. A committee will select scholarship recipients based upon predetermined criteria which may include community involvement, academic standing, county of residence, program of study, and financial need. The Gaston College Foundation Scholarship process is administered without discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the administration of the College’s educational programs or operations. To apply for Gaston College Foundation
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Gaston County Schools gets good marks on annual dropout and violence rates The state recently released its annual statistics on school dropout rates as well as crime and violence rates. Both sets of stats showed Gaston County Schools to be a safe and progressive place for students to get an education. Gaston County Schools’ dropout rate remains low and it is better than the state average for the second consecutive year, according to a report from the State Board of Education and N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Gaston’s dropout rate for the 2013-2014 school year is 1.84, which is lower than the state rate of 2.28. This marks the second time that Gaston County Schools has achieved a better dropout rate than the state. For the 2012-2013 school year, Gaston County with a dropout rate of 1.61 was lower than the state rate of 2.45. Additionally, Gaston County Schools is one of five school districts in the state with the largest threeyear decrease in the dropout rate for grades 9-13. Three years ago, Gaston County had a 3.43 dropout rate, which was higher than the state average of 3.01. The state calculates a dropout rate for each school district to reflect the number of students who dropped out of school during the 20132014 year. A dropout is defined as a student who attended any part or all of the 2013-2014 school year and did not return to school for the 2014-2015 year. Gaston County had 182 students to drop out last year. Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “Over the past eight
years, the Gaston County Schools dropout rate has declined significantly and now our dropout rate is lower than the state average for the second consecutive year. It is great to see that we are maintaining a low dropout rate while our graduation rate continues to increase. ” Booker added, “Our school administrators and teachers along with our counselors, social workers and other school personnel have worked diligently over the past several years to keep students in school. Placing an emphasis on early intervention, more individualized attention for students, home visits for students identified as at-risk of dropping out, and collaboration with parents are some of the efforts in place to decrease the dropout rate while increasing the student attendance and high school graduation rates.” The state report also provides data about the dropout rate for public school districts and charter schools across the state. The full report is available online at www.ncpublicschools.org. A report from the State Board of Education and N.C. Department of Public Instruction shows that Gaston County Schools continues to rank as one of the safest large school districts in North Carolina. Gaston County Schools’ crime and violence rate for the 2013-2014 school year is 4.723, which is lower than the state rate of 6.79. The school crime rate for Gaston County Schools has been significantly lower than that state rate for the past five years. Gaston County Schools
continues to earn recognition as a safe school district. Of the ten largest school districts in the state, Gaston County has the second lowest crime and violence rate. When compared to neighboring school districts, Gaston has the lowest rate. The full report is available online at www.ncpublicschools.org. The number of shortterm suspensions in Gaston County Schools decreased this past school year from 6,643 in 2012-2013 to 4,579 in 2013-2014. The district did not have any long-term suspensions or expulsions for the 2013-2014 year. Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “Safety continues to be a top priority for all of our schools in Gaston County, and we are pleased to be one of the safest school districts in the Charlotte region and in the state again this year.” Booker continues, “Our principals, teachers, students, parents, resource officers and all employees go beyond expectations every day to ensure school safety. Our investment in camera surveillance equipment, visitor management technology and other school initiatives help to keep our campuses safe and secure. Most important is our excellent, on-going partnership with law enforcement in Gaston County – we would not have an outstanding school safety record without the support and commitment from our local law enforcement officers. ”
Congratulations to the Gaston Christian Mock Trial Red team who captured the title of state champions in Raleigh on Saturday, March 7. They will compete at the Mock Trial National competition in May (hosted by North Carolina in Raleigh). Pictured left-right: Grady Pearson, Madux Price, Judge Lucy Inman (NC Court of Appeals), Ashley Layne, Joe Painter, Rachel Putnam, Jamison Brown, and Thomas Williford. The team is coached by Mrs. Jane Painter, an attorney with the law firm of Mullen, Holland, Cooper in Gastonia. The following students received special recognition for their performances: Best Attorney for Round 1—Jamison Brown; Best Witness for Round 2—Joe Painter; Best Attorney for Round 2—Ashley Layne; Best Attorney for Final Round—Ashley Layne. Gaston Christian School photo
Gaston County Schools has announced the following Good News: Elizabeth Lanier, school social worker at South Point High School, was named the Gaston County Schools Social Worker of the Year. Todd Goff, assistant principal at Belmont Central Elementary, presented at the NCTIES conference in Raleigh. His session was entitled "Supporting Teachers with Personalized Professional Development." Sherwood Elementary was chosen as a "Green School" winner in Keep Gastonia Beautiful's clean school contest. Raven Brooks, an East Gaston senior basketball player, scored her 1,000th career point in a playoff game with Hickory Ridge High School. She entered the game with 971 career points and scored 29 points to achieve 1,000. Several Forestview High School students have been named as semifinalists for college scholarships: Kaelen Forbes, Morehead-Cain Scholarship; Claire Neinast, Park Scholarship; Jeff Friday, Morehead-Cain and
Park scholarships. Highland School of Technology student Kayla Carter received a merit scholarship to Gardner Webb University. Forestview High School student Reaganne Goode has been named a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. She is one of nearly 2,200 semifinalists selected from a pool of more than 102,000 applicants across the country. Several Highland School of Technology basketball players were honored for their performance. Senior Madison Armstrong was selected for the Midwest
1A All-Star girls’ basketball team and was named Conference Player of the Year. Casey Almonds was named to the girls’ all-conference team, and Thomas Nieminen was named to the boys’ all-conference team. Judy Leahy, GCS Director of Mental Health Services/District Homeless Liaison, and Tammy Wade, MV Transportation Coordinator, were invited to present at the state conference of the North Carolina Homeless Education Program. They will speak on McKinneyVento Systems and Processes for Gaston County Schools during the 2015 Homeless Education Learning Institute. Ashbrook student Aaron Froelich received a grant through the Teens Changing Gaston County Foundation to purchase $800 worth of toiletries for students in need. He worked with school social worker Justine Davis to determine what items were needed and was able to buy 750 items, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo.
Widowed Group of Greater Gaston plans events The Widowed Group of Greater Gaston has two events planned for March. Saturday, March 21st Dinner-dance also at the Gaston County Resource Center.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Admission charge is $10.00, which includes the meal. The general public is invited. The band is "Crimson Rose", a local favorite from Kings
Mountain, featuring two female vocalists. Dinner is from 6:15pm until 7:00pm. The band plays from 7:00pm until 10.00pm.
Page Primary names Students of the Month Page Primary School has announced its Students of the Month for February 2015. The character trait was Honesty. Students include 1st grade: L. Siva, C. Wurster, K. Ledford, J. Patterson, H. Leeper, L. Williams, L.Parker,and M. Smith. Kindergarten: C. Church, B. Falco, E. Gibson, T. Stuller, M. Blackett, M. Falls, K. Windsor, K. Gamble.
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Banner-News Obituaries Verlene Waldrop Suman Denver- Verlene Waldrop Suman, 86, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Reuben and Minnie Ewing Waldrop. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Buck” Suman, Sr.; and a brother, Robert Larry Waldrop. She loved people, music, dancing and traveling. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Suman Wilkinson and husband Dale of Denver; a son, Raymond Suman, Jr. and wife Suzanne of Stanley; and a grandchild, Shawnee Suman. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Suman was held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Gloryland Baptist Church, 3925 King Wilkinson
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Rd., Lincolnton, NC, with Reverend Macon Ballard officiating. Burial will followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Memorials may be made to Gloryland Baptist Church. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www. woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family. Thelma Angeline Lynch Fayetteville, N.C.- Mrs. Thelma Angeline Lynch, 87, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Womack Army Medical Center. Funeral Services were held Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Jernigan-Warren Chapel, burial followed in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Earl; daughters, Pamela Frei and Donna Rice; sons, Jay and Steven; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one great great grandson. The family received friends Friday, March 13, 2015 from 10-11 a.m. one hour prior to the service at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.
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Alexander Memorial Easter egg hunt Alexander Memorial Baptist church, 208 S. Main St., Belmont, will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 starting at 11am. This is a free event and all children and their families are invited. There will also be a prize drawing for stuffed Easter bunnies and other prizes. A free hot dog lunch will be served following the egg hunt and prize drawing. For questions or more information call Teresa Rowell at 704-825-0190 or email dweeze@bellsouth.net.
Lord's Table play The Sunday School Ministry of Center Baptist Church 3301 South New Hope Road Gastonia, will be presenting the play “The Lord’s Table” on Saturday March 21, at 6pm. Admission is free. Contact information is 704-824-4121. Chicken wing and hot dog plates will be available starting at 1pm for a nominal donation. Dr. Pierre Crawford, Senior Pastor.
On March 26, 2015, 8PM, The Palmis Trio will perform a concert of music by Beethoven, Brahms and Nino Rota in the Abbey Basilica on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. Formed in 2013, when the musicians played together on a tour in the USA, they had such fun they decided to start playing together regularly. The Palmis Trio is a truly international ensemble, the cellist Pamela Smits is from Holland, Sabine Simon, Piano, from Germany and Allan Ware, clarinet, from the USA. This season they have appeared across Europe and in the USA including N.C. For additional information: 704-461-6012 (new number), karenjacob@bac.edu or .www. bac.edu
DSBG announces photography contest winners Charlotte’s Leslie Berryhill got off the beaten path to snap the photograph that made her a winner of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s 2014 Shutterbug Photography Contest. Berryhill repeats as winner of Best in Show; she took Best of Show and First Place in the Wildlife Category in 2013. The photo, taken at a log cabin on the Garden’s property that houses its education department, shows colorful rakes and shovels used in the Garden’s school and summer camp programs hanging on the cabin wall. Judges awarded the atypical shot with Best in Show and First Place in the Architecture/ Artwork Category. Each year the Garden receives hundreds of printed photo-
graphs taken at the Garden by amateur photographers throughout the year. Winners are selected in seven categories for adults and in one general category for youths. Photos are posted on the Garden’s Pinterest page at www. pinterest.com/stowegarden and will be on exhibit at the Garden beginning March 21. A sample of winners is also published in the Garden’s member newsletter, The Garden Path and participants may also find their photos published in brochures, flyers and in other marketing materials. Things Remembered Custom Framing…And So Much More! of Gastonia sponsored the contest and also provided the matting and frames for the winning entries.
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Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
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Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751 Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Shiloh Ame Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
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Fourteen teachers earn prestigious National Board Certification for 2014-2015 Fourteen Gaston County Schools teachers have joined an more deeply about my teaching and has given me the knowlelite group of educators by earning National Board Certifi- edge and determination to take on new challenges as a teacher cation, the highest standard for the teaching profession. The leader.” newly certified teachers were recognized during a reception Ashley Harkey, second grade teacher, Gardner Park Elon March 4 at the Schiele Museum in Gastonia. ementary School. “It is a privilege to be recognized with such The 14 teachers from Gaston County were among only an elite group of teachers that demonstrate their commitment 527 educators in North Carolina to earn certification this year to educating students and the pursuit of excellence.” from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Shannon Koehler, fourth grade teacher, New Hope El(NBPTS). ementary School. “Being a National Board Certified Teacher “Going through the National Board Certification process means that I am professionally accomplished. It is not that I is one of the most difficult things a teacher can do,” said Su- have arrived but yet, that I understand and am passionate and perintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “National Board committed to the importance of growing myself as an educaCertification is an assurance to parents, students and the community that the teachers being honored have met the profession's highest standards for accomplished practice. National Board Certified Teachers not only strengthen the teaching profession, but they also help our students to be successful and achieve at higher academic levels.” Teachers earning National Board Certification must demonstrate their knowledge and skills through an extensive, year-long series of performance-based assessments. The teachers spend time examining and reflecting on all aspects of their teaching methods and classroom management. In Gaston County, 362 teachers have meet the rigorous standards and achieved National Board Certification since the program began in Gaston County Schools had 14 teachers to earn National Board Certification for 2014-2015. 1996. considered the highest standard for the teaching profession. Below are comments from each of the National Board Certified Teachers: tor. This commitment is centered solely around knowing each Terri Cochrane, career development coordinator and Mi- child, reflecting on their needs, and implementing best praccrosoft IT Academy teacher, North Gaston High School. “I am tices to impact learning.” honored to be chosen as a National Board Certified Teacher. It Ioana Larion, English as a Second Language teacher, East was a trying, yet rewarding experience for me. I learned a lot Gaston High School, Mount Holly Middle School and Stanley about myself as a teacher and about my students.” Middle School. “It is an honor to achieve National Board CerLynda Euchner, Microsoft IT Academy and personal fi- tification. The certification process makes me a better teacher nance teacher, East Gaston High School. “Being a National for my students.” Board Certified Teacher means I know how to create lessons Kerri Lowe, eighth grade science teacher, Cramerton that meet my students where they are in their learning journey, Middle School. “To be recognized as a National Board Cerhow to assess if what I taught was learned and then how to tified Teacher is such an honor. This professional journey reflect upon those lessons and make them more engaging in allowed me to learn invaluable lessons about myself as an the future.” educator. My goal is to continue using the knowledge that I Erin Gates, literacy teacher, Forest Heights Elementary gained during this process to challenge and inspire my stuSchool. “Achieving National Board Certification has given dents as well as other educators.” me confidence in my role as a teacher like never before. Emily Moore, second grade teacher, Robinson ElemenGoing through the National Board process made me think tary School. “Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher
is meeting a professional goal of mine. The process has helped me reflect and improve what I do in my classroom. Through self-assessment, peer review, and reflection, the process has made me a better teacher.” Jordan Paciocco, first grade teacher, Chapel Grove Elementary School. “Being a National Board Certified Teacher has taught me to be a more reflective and thoughtful educator. The certification process gave me an opportunity to look at everything I do as a teacher and has helped me become a more effective teacher.” Katherine Plecnik, literacy teacher, Carr Elementary School. “The National Board Certification process helped me grow my ability to identify and implement researchbased best practices, lead in the teaching profession, and accelerate students’ literacy achievement. Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher has had a significant, positive impact on my students’ success.” Audra Pressley, media specialist, Mount Holly Middle School. “Going through the process of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher was a really introspective experience and helped me to better understand the depths of my field of study. It not only helped me to become more confident in my ability as an educator, but helped me to become more creative in the classroom.” Maria Roland, first grade National Board Certification is teacher, Chapel Grove Elementary School. “The rigor Gaston Schools photo of the National Board Certification process caused me to reflect critically about what and how I teach and therefore always keeping the center of attention on best practices for children. I feel this process has made me a much more reflective and effective teacher.” Nicole Russell, second grade teacher, Brookside Elementary School. “Being a National Board Certified Teacher has allowed me to be a more effective teacher for my students. The process taught me the importance of reflection upon my instruction in order to better meet the needs of each student in my class.” Bianca Yavelak, Advanced Placement and honors science teacher, Ashbrook High School. “Going through the National Board certification process has made me a more reflective teacher and I feel like it gave me the skills I needed to really be able to look back at why the choices I make in my classroom are the best for my students.”
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A scenic springtime Banner-News Police Report Belmont police report drive is just around the corner Spring is here and the time is great to get at the Battle of Kings Mountain during out and see some of the lovely blooming trees the Revolutionary War. Kings Mountain Naand flowers in our area. tional Military Park, located in South CaroOne of the best ways to soak up some lina, is the site of that decisive British defeat springtime beauty is with a quick trip on one of North Carolina's official Scenic Byways and it just so happens that a great example is on our doorstep. Known as “The Crowders Mountain Drive”, this eightmile jaunt takes motorists by Crowders and Kings mountains in Gaston and Cleveland counties. To begin following the byway, take Exit 10 from I-85 and follow U.S. 29/74 to the community of Mountain View. Exit onto Sparrow Springs Road (S.R. 1125),where the route begins. Follow Sparrow Springs Road and turn right onto Pinnacle Road (S.R. 1104) as they wind around the base of Crowders and Kings mountains. Crowders Mountain, named for a local settler, is one of the peaks in the Kings Mountain Range. The mountain range is about three miles long, extending from the southern end of Gaston and Cleveland counties in North Carolina into Rock climbing is a popular activity on Crowders Mountain. York County, S.C. The highFile photo est peak, called the Pinnacle, marks the northern end of the range. Its in 1780. The valley is also known as weathered granite cap, called a monadnock, Sherrars Gap and separates the Pinnacle stands above the other peaks as a king stands from the rest of the Kings Mountain Range. above his people. Pinnacle Road changes to Lake Montonia Continue on Sparrow Springs Road as it Road (S.R. 2292) at the Cleveland/Gaston veers right into the area around Crowders County line. Follow this road for about one Mountain State Park. The park showcases the mile where it intersects with N.C. 161. Turn local mountains, which are remnants of the right onto N.C. 161 North for one-half mile to ancient Appalachians. I-85 where the byway ends. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking or For an interesting side trip, continue into rock climbing in the park. Continue following South Carolina to the Kings Mountain Nathe byway by turning right to stay on Sparrow tional Military Park by turning left onto N.C. Springs Road for two miles, and then right 161 South and driving four miles into South again onto Pinnacle Road. Carolina to the park’s access road. The first mile is gravel. Formed in 1841, For more information on scenic byways Cleveland County was named for Benjamin and drives in North Carolina, go to http:// Cleveland, a hero www.visitnc.com/scenic-byways-drives.
New police communications tower goes on the air near Stanley On March 11, a new 420’ emergency radio communications tower went live in northeastern Gaston County. The tower, built through a partnership between the N.C. Highway Patrol and the Gaston County Police Department and in cooperation with the Gaston County School System is located on the grounds of Springfield Elementary School in Stanley, NC. The tower will address radio coverage issues the Highway Patrol had been experiencing in the northern portion of Gaston County and will also be utilized to improve radio communications for police, fire, and EMS responders in the northeast portion of Gaston County. Use of this tower will save Gaston County $14,000.00 in annual fees that had provided for leased telephone lines at the county’s previous antennae site on a water tower in Stanley. This radio tower is the fourth such collaboration between the Gaston County Police Department and the N.C. Highway Patrol to create more dependable communications for emergency responders throughout Gaston County. This continuing partnership has saved Gaston County over 3 million dollars in construction costs while providing a vital additions to Gaston County’s emergency radio systems. For further information contact Mr. Lloyd Moskowitz, Director, Gaston County Police Department 911 Communications Division by email at lmoskowitz@gcps.org or by phone at 704866-3294.
March 10: Matthew John Dollhopf, disorderly conduct by abusive language or gesture, resist, delay, obstruct, arrested by Officer J. Reagan, 617 N. Main St. March 10: Shane Stickdorn, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, 701 Hawley Ave. March 11: James Paul Fuller, order for arrest, arrested by Officer F. Bollinger, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd.
March 11: Robert Alexander Adams, probation violation, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 600 Hawley Ave. March 12: Christian Ortiz, DWLR/fictitious plate, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 701 Hawley Ave. March 12: Alyssa Blake Almond, order for arrest, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd.
Police make arrest in child abuse case On March 11, 2015 Gaston County Police detectives arrested Matthew Paul Jenkins of 135 Weaver Dairy Rd, Bessemer City, as a result of an investigation referred to the County Police by Health and Human Services of Gaston County. Jenkins was charged with one count of Felony Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury and one count of Misdemeanor Assault on a Child Under 12. He was given a $250,000.00 secured bond. The investigation is the result of incidents that allegedly occurred in January and February of this year at Jenkins home. The mother and the then fourteen month old victim were living with Jenkins at the time. Mother told officials she observed injuries in form of bruising and swelling about the face, head, and eyes and took the child to Caromont Regional Medical Center to be examined. Then child was then transferred to Levine’s Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC. Upon further examination at Levine’s, the child was determined to have been injured by acute blunt force trauma. The charges in the case were obtained at the conclusion of several interviews with the suspect, family, medical staff, and investigators with Gaston County Health and Human Services. Anyone with additional information related to this case can contact Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320.
Three Arrested in July 2014 Break-in and Larceny Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested three people in connection with a reported break-in and larceny that occurred at a Denver restaurant in July of last year. According to police, Deputies responded to Jersey Mike’s at 7260 NC 73 Highway, Denver, NC on July 30, 2014 after the owner reported the store had been broken into and $956 in cash had been stolen. The owner told officers he came in the front door and noticed the doors on the cabinet where the money was kept had been left open. The money had been removed and the back door was determined to be the point of entry because the door handle and lock had been broken off. Detective Frank Runyon determined after a lengthy investigation that the night shift manager and two other individuals conspired to steal the money and broke the back door handle and lock to make it look like a break-in. On March 9, 2015 Detective Runyon arrested the former night manager Bradley Dane Cox, 23, of 3243 Falcon Ridge Road, Maiden, NC and charged him with one felony count each of Larceny by Servant, Possession of Stolen Goods, and Conspiracy. He was processed into the Lincoln County Detention Center and released on a $7,500 secured bond. He also arrested Joseph Michael Justus, 22, of 224 Colonial Village Drive, Lincolnton, NC and Kyle Michael McCutchan, 21 of 1944 Forest Ridge Drive, Stanley, NC on one felony count each of Conspiracy, Accessory after the Fact of a Felony and Possession of Stolen Goods. Justus was released on a $5,000 bond. McCutchan, who was arrested on March 10, 2015, was placed in jail and is under a $5,000 bond.
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Kings Mountain second baseman Logan Stevens jumps high to catch the throw from his catcher as South Point’s Mason Secrest slides safely into second in last Tuesday’s non-conference game at Lancaster Field.
No extra innings this time: KM edges Raiders in seventh By Gary Stewart Brandon Bell scored all the way from second base on an infield out in the bottom of the seventh to give Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers a 5-4 walk-off victory South Point in a non-conference game last Tuesday afternoon at Lancaster Field. It was the second straight win for the Mountaineers, but the first time this season that they didn’t have to go extra innings. They had played 26 innings in their first three SMAC games against East Rutherford (8 innings), Burns (10 innings) and Shelby (8 innings). Kings Mountain led 4-1 going into the seventh, when Logan Edgeron of the Raiders belted a two-run homer to cap a three-run rally that tied the score. Bell singled to lead off the KM seventh and was sacrificed to second by John Bell. After Austin Sellers walked, both runners were moving on Colby Crisp’s ground ball to short. Bell never slowed down and scored as the throw from first to home was wide. The game was scoreless in the first two in-
nings. KM grabbed a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third on a walk to Shawn Adams, a double to deep center by Will Wilson, and Brandon Bell’s single to center. KM proceeded to load the bases on a single by John Bell and walk to Austin Sellers, but South Point got out of the inning on an infield out. The Mountaineers moved ahead 4-1 in the fifth on John Bell’s two-run homer over the centerfield fence. South Point tied it up with three runs in the top of the seventh, with the first run coming on a passed ball prior to Edgeron’s blast over the left-centerfield fence. After a hit batsman, Sellers came on to pitch for the Mountaineers and recorded the final out to earn the victory. Matt Absher started for the Mountaineers and pitched a strong 4 2/3 innings, giving up just one run while scattering six hits and striking out seven. Madisyn Bolin worked two innings before giving way to Sellers. Brandon Bell, John Bell and Will Wilson had two hits each to lead the Mountaineers at the plate. Crisp and Logan Stevens had one hit each.
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Logan Edgerton of South Point slides safely past Kings Mountain second baseman Logan Stevens for a stolen base in last Tuesday’s game at KMHS. Kings Mountain scored in the bottom of the seventh to edge the Red Raiders 5-4 in the non-conference contest. Photos by Gary Stewart
YMCA Family Fun Night The Stowe Family YMCA recently held a Family Fun Night. Activities included a bounce house, basketball shoot out, face painting, dinner, pool, and a movie (Space Jam). Pictured is the Caloccia family. The Stowe Y is hosting family nights on the first Saturday of each month. Molly D’Avria Photo
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Catawba Catfish Club tournament results The Catawba Catfish Club had its 7th tournament of the 2014-2015 season on Saturday March 14 on Fishing Creek Reservoir in Great Falls,S.C..The event had 30 boats comprised of 60 anglers show up. All were fishing for a total pot of $1200. All were greeted with a morning low at the ramps with a chilly and rainy 44 degrees, temps rose in the afternoon to around 60. Water temp was 54-56 with 5-10 mph winds. In the end the bite proved to be decent for
most anglers with 27 of 30 boats weighing in fish. After all weights were calculated Team Rod Benders (Jeff Smith and Goy Robinson) picked up the win and also set a new Catawba Catfish Club Fishing Creek Reservoir record for three fish weigh in. They weighed in a three fish stringer of 81.35 lbs, very impressive indeed and good for $600 1st Place money. Team Rod Benders Coy Robinson also won the Big Fish Pot with a 47.75 lb Blue and collected $290 for
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that with 29 of the 30 boats entered in that. Team DMD maintained the Points Lead by a slim 1 Point over Team Reel Time. Fish Bite Rod Holders and Team Trophy Hunter both tied for 2nd. Next Tournament: Lake Wateree, April 11, 2015. Lake Wateree State Park, 6:30am -3:00pm, 3:30pm Weigh In.
Robert Couick and Jason Love Photos courtesy Marty Green
Sumner leads Beaver win 2010 Gaston Day graduate Pet Sumner led the University of Maine Farmington to an overtime win at Maine Maritime on Saturday afternoon. The Beavers trailed 30-27 at halftime and came out hot with Sumner hitting three 3’s and going 6 for 6 from the foul line. After five lead changes in the second half and a desperation buzzer beater by Sumner, which hung on the rim, the teams headed to overtime. Junior Forward Nick Hilton and Sumner both capitalized on free throws in the last minute of the overtime period to ensure the 71-68 victory over their division rivals. Sumner finished with 19 and Hilton scored 18 for the Beavers. The Beaver’s finished 9-15 with a schedule including many of the top-rated teams in New England. UMF, a member of the North Atlantic Conference finished the season strong winning 5 of the last 6 games. For his career, Sumner was the 18th player in UMF history to score 1,000 points and finished with a total 1145 points. His free throw shooting at 81% ranked 7th highest in school records. In addition, Sumner’s 213 career 3’s ranks second at the liberal arts university founded in 1862. Coach Dick Meader, at his senior awards ceremony, said, “it has been a great four years with Pet. I’ve never had a player who cared as much about doing the right thing both on and off the court.” Pet will graduate in May and plans to join his parents ad agency as an Account Executive. Although he was offered Sumner goes up for the score. a contract to play with a team he toured with in Europe durPhoto furnished ing his junior year, he has decided to join the Sumner Group instead. “I’ve decided to come home to Gaston County, four years and I’ve been honored to wear the Beaver Mawhere it is a lot warmer, and get to work. It’s been a great roon.”, said Pet.
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Kyndavee Bichara #11 from Mt. Island Charter School is seen controlling the ball during the contest against Covenant Classical. The Covenant team won 5-0. Photos by Bill Ward
Stovall is state geography bee semifinalist Nehemiah Stovall, a fourth grade student at Pinewood Elementary in Mount Holly and the son of Rhonda Stovall, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2015 North Carolina National Geographic State Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The contest will be held at UNC Charlotte on Friday, March 27. This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition, which is now in its 27 th year. School Bees were held in schools with fourth through eighth grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took a qualifying test,
Nehemiah Stovall which they submitted to the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of
Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the state Bees. Each state champion will receive $100, the “National Geographic Atlas of the World, 10 th Edition,” a medal, and a trip to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the National Geographic Bee Championship to be held at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 1113, 2015. The national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the Society. The national champion will also travel (along with one parent or guardian), all expenses paid, to the Galápagos Islands, where he/she will experience geography firsthand through upclose
(Above) Raptor player Kaitlyn Wiltshire slides into second base in last week’s game against Gaston Christian School. Mt. Island Charter came out on top 4-1. (Right) Mt. Island Charter School Raptor pitcher Lauren Engle winds up during the game against Gaston Christian. The Raptor’s won 4-1. Photos by Bill Ward
encounters withthe islands’ unique wildlife and landscapes. Travel for the trip is provided by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Visit www. nationalgeographic.com/ geobee.
Mt. Island Charter School soccer player Skylar Sorrow puts her head into it during last week’s game against Covenant Classical. Sorrow and her team came up short 5-0.
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East Gaston pitcher Brittany Franks and catcher Sierra Ghorley have a conference in last week’s game against South Point.
South Point pitcher Jaelin Griffin lets one fly in last week’s game against East Gaston. The Red Raider girls were winners by a score of 11-0. Photos by Bill Ward
Math competition winners Belmont Middle School captured first place in the Math Elite countywide competition held last Thursday. Stanley Middle placed second and Cramerton Middle took third place. The following schools earned top honors in the Math Masters competition held last week. The East Division winners were Hawks Nest Intermediate, first place; Rankin
Elementary, second place; W.A. Bess Elementary, third place; and Belmont Central Elementary, fourth place. The West Division winners were W. Blaine Beam Intermediate, first place; McAdenville Elementary, second place; Pleasant Ridge Elementary, third place; and Forest Heights Elementary, fourth place.
Students at Lowell Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day last week with a special program featuring the ‘Cat in the Hat.’ Board of Education member Lee Dedmon portrayed the ‘Cat in the Hat.’ He read several Dr. Seuss books to the children and encouraged them to read every day. Lowell Elementary was one of many schools that hosted fun activities for Read Across America Day, which is a project of the National Education Association designed to promote the importance of books and reading. Gaston County Schools photo
East Gaston’s Morgan Abernathy and South Point’s Allison Moody have a meeting in last week’s game that saw the Red Raiders come out on top 11-0.
Wild 6th inning pulls East Gaston past South Point 4-3 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The South Point Red Raiders and East Gaston Warriors have had an interesting start to the 2015 baseball season. Both teams are currently playing .500 ball. At the moment the Warriors are 1-1 and the Red Raiders are 2-2. Last week the two teams matched up in a game that ended in a odd 4-3 Warrior win. But before the Red Raiders took on East Gaston their season was looking good. South Point jumped out of the blocks hot. They beat Olympic 5-1 and TC Roberson 16-7. The Roberson game was sparked by a booming 6 run 2nd inning performance. The Red Raiders registered 17 hits and 13 RBI’s. Garrett Davila and Logan Edgeron saw the majority of the work on the mound. When the Red Raiders came up against Kings Mountain the going got a little tougher. Kings Mountain bumped past South Point 5-4. Both teams were evenly matched. Each team ended the game with 8 hits a piece. The Red Raiders led going into the final inning. But the Mountaineers pulled out the win with a big 3 run 7th inning. In the case of East Gaston, their season opener against Olympic was washed out. The Warriors then traveled to East Rutherford to take on the Cavaliers. The Warriors lost a tough one 4-3. Josh Benfield and Hunter Mitchem were on the mound for the Warriors. Against East Rutherford the Warrior’s bats were humming. East Gaston put up 6 hits. Matthew Fletcher was the top East Gaston hitter with 3. Nash Jamision and Christian Huggins also belted in RBI’s. Despite the good batting by East Gaston the Cavilers were able to squeak out the win.
When The Warriors took on South Point both teams were looking for a spark. East Gaston was 0-1 and South Point was 2-1. Both team wanted to beat their long time rival. But as the game got underway things didn’t look good at first. The Warriors were trailing for almost the entire game. “We were up 3-0 until the bottom of the 6th,” Head coach Jason Lineberger said. The Red Raiders scoring effort was powered by a strong 3 run 1st inning. The inning was highlighted with Tanner Muse pounding in an RBI and on another play stealing home for a Red Raider run. The Red Raider defense was anchored by sound pitching by Garrett Davila. Before Davila left the game he had fanned 10 East Gaston batters. “Garrett Davila threw 4 innings,” Lineberger said. “He gave up no hits.” Logan Edgeron took over the pitching duties and looked sharp in early action. “In the 5th inning it was 3 up 3 down,” Lineberger said. Things got nutty in the 6th inning. Somehow the Warriors turned a series of 6th inning Red Raider miscues into gold. Up till then Warrior head coach Randy Sellers didn’t have much offense. But when South Point stumbled East Gaston took the opportunities given to them. The Warriors were able to turn 1 hit into 4 runs. Coach Lineberger gave the Warriors their due. “We gave up 2 walks, 1 hit and 2 errors,” he said. “They managed to score 4 runs off of that.” Tyler Price got the win for East Gaston. Price left the mound with 9 strikeouts on the day.
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Gaston Christian School celebrates Chinese New Year Mrs. Ansley Keiser’s classes at Gaston Christian School celebrated the Chinese New Year on Friday, February 27. Her classroom was decorated with traditional Chinese decorations, and students used chopsticks to sample dumplings, fried rice, and enjoyed hot green tea. They also participated in the traditional ‘red pocket’ exchange; however instead of filling the envelopes with money, students filled their pockets with a poem of blessing for the New Year. Gaston Christian School photo
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On March 5, members of the Gaston Christian School Senior class showed their service hearts by helping residents at Terrace Ridge, Gaston Place, Gaston Manor, Abingdon Place and Holy Angels. Their efforts were part of Senior Service Day. Gaston Christian School photo
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Ninth grade students from Gaston Christian School recently took a trip to the county courthouse and Sheriff’s office where they got an inside look at our local judicial system. Gaston Christian School photo
Donate on behalf of Belmont Community Organization, have contribution matched The Belmont Community Organization (BCO) is asking folks who participate in the upcoming Community Foundation Run, Saturday, April 18, to donate on behalf of the BCO and have their contribution matched. To participate, fill out a donor form and mail it with your check to the Community Foundation designating BCO as the recipient and the BCO will receive your contribution along with match-
ing funds. Checks must be made payable to and received by the Community Foundation on or before April 24. Contributions must be accompanied by a Run form. Donor forms are available at the BCO, 91 East Catawba St., Belmont or by calling the BCO at 704-8254526 or by downloading the form from the Community Foundation’s website at www.cfgaston.org.
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CLASSIFIED ADS Announcements I’M LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to give me piano lessons. In the Casar/Dirty Ankle area. Call 704-538-8177. HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS for singing contest to be held at Shelby Music Center, 306 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Sat, March 21st, 11am-2pm. www.nashvilleinthecarolinas.com or call 828327-3349. WANTED: ROUTE DRIVER for Newspaper delivery. Must have Van, SUV or Truck with cover. Able to lift & carry 40 lbs (physically fit). Thursdays, Retirees Welcome. No phone calls please. Bring resume or pick-up application at Shelby Shopper Info Office; 503 N. Lafayette St., Shelby NC 28150. WE APOLOGIZE! SIDE DOOR was overwhelmed with turnout causing long lines and empty shelves. We are working to do better at each monthly sale. Thanks for your support, see you at the April 4th Sale.
Auction SWAFFORD’S AUCTION Mon. & Fri. 7pm. 658 Hwy 120, Mooresboro, NC. Auctioneer Loyd Swafford #7902.
Autos/Trucks 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE Runs great, new water pump, Good on gas, In good condition. $1,200 OBO. Call 864-490-1074. 2003 FORD, MUSTANG, V6, RED, low mileage, good condition, $4500 obo. 704-300-2939. 1997 BMW 328i CONVERTIBLE. Loaded, new front end, new tires, recent tires, $4500. 704-692-0899. 1965 T-BIRD LANDAU auto, V-8, 4 barrel carb. Needs “restored”. 704-418-2561 1997 HONDA ACCORD EX, 310k miles. Only 2 owners, 5 sp, sunroof, $1700. 704-473-3118 for details. 2008 SATURN AURA XE V6, 112K miles, great mpg, great condition, $5800. 828-305-5963. 1997 DODGE INTREPID, in good condition. Only $2000. Call 704-406-9984 or 704-974-2530 and leave message. 1977 JEEP CJ5, 304 V-8, very nice condition, new top, $9000. Serious inquiries only. 704-5380460.
Boats BRAND NEW, NEVER USED, 2013 Pelican ABS Boat, 10’ 3”. Trailer, 55 thrust Minnkota electric motor. Marine battery, $1700 obo. 404-576-0501. 16’ FIBERGLASS BOAT, 20 hp Mercury outboard motor, complete with trailer & winch, ONLY $1250. 704-466-2671. 2006 BASS TRACKER, 17.4 2005 50hp Mercury, I-Pod trolling motor. GPS in front & on steering box, new tires, $7000 firm. 704-860-0662.
Business Opportunities ONE ON ONE CARE, a local mental health provider, is now accepting applications for Residential Group Home staff and AFL providers. Various shifts, full time, part time. Apply on-line at www.oneononecare.net or in person at 207 Lee St., Shelby.
Business Services
Farm Equipment
I WILL PAINT BARNS. 704-284- FREE HORSE MANURE. Great for gardens. 828-447-0652. 8170. GOLD, GEMSTONES, RARE MINERALS, jewelry making classes and all your prospecting needs. Gold panning field trips. KM Gold & Gem Mining. 704466-5570, 980-223-9184.
Farm/Heavy Equipment
COUNTY LINE TIMBER is buying Hardwood & Pine Timber, 8 acres or more. Also, Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience. RA SEAMLESS GUTTERS, 828-289-0742, 828-248-3659. LLC. 18yrs experienced installDISC HARROW, 20 disc, heavy er, 5” & 6” K Style Gutters & Gutduty, $650. Also, 3 point hitch. ter Guard. Fully Insured. Free 864-706-9738. Estimates. 828-245-4090. ragutters.com
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Campers
CAMPER, TRAVEL TRAILER, MOBILE HOMES AND big awning, 2008 DUTCHMAN, 28 ft., 1 slide out, good condition, APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Pric$14,500. 704-466-9019. 2006 23’ MAXLITE CAMPER with back slide out. Bunk beds, very nice & clean, sleeps at least 8. Extended 3 yr. warranty. Kings Mtn. area, $9600. 704-692-1921.
es starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704-739-1425. (tfn) 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES, Shelby & Kings Mountain. Remodeled. Water, trash, lawn maintenance included. Starting at $115 week. 1905 Prentice Dr, Shelby. 704-649-3491.
2014, 30’ TAG ALONG CAMPER. 3 slides, Forest River by Flagstaff. Used 1 time. Many comfortable extras. 704-4736359. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3BR at WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Camp- 3 Locations. Low Weekly rates. Free Power & Water. Visit us oners. Call 828-429-3935. line @ Oakwood Rentals Shelby CAMPER: 6.5 FT WIDE, 10 ft or call 704-473-4299. long, Shasta built, air conditioning, gas cook stove, good condi- 2BR 1.5BA, NICE COUNTRY LIVING, 10 minutes from Shelby. tion. 828-245-0956. NO PETS. Retirees Welcome. 704-692-0447.
Employment
TWO MOBILE HOMES, Boiling Springs area & Waco. 2BR 2BA, $90 weekly, $200 deposit, NO Great PETS. 704-477-0750.
DRIVERS: CDL-B: Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! Singles from Charlotte, NC to surrounding states. Apply: TruckMovers. com or: 1-877-606-7083. (3/18, 25, 4/01 & 08)
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required. No pets. 704-284-0033. 2BR, 2 FULL BA, mobile home. 14x70. Remodeled 2013. Private acre plus lot. Central heat and air. No pets, no smoking inside. Waco, Cherryville area. Call John. 704-482-3321, 704-4733894.
BusinessHelpWanted.com washers, dryers & odd furniture. free stuff, jobs, work at home, Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm,
Call Kathy today! 704.739.7496
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Pets/Livestock
TRAILERS, Lawn mower trailers enclosed, equipment, horse & cattle trailers, saddlery. Check our prices before you buy!! Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389.
YAMAHA 221 FLUTE, Silver Plated/case, $275. Bundy Flute, $90. 828-447-3609.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 3 females, 2 males, $300 each. Shots & de-wormed, with papers. 704-803-5981.
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243. EXCALIBUR COMPUTER SERVICE, We repair and sell laptops and desktops, most repairs in 3 days or less. 704-434-5057, M-F. 8am-5pm. HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE, square bale, 704-4876855. CRAFTSMAN 28HP Briggs & Stratton, 54” cut, hydrostatic transmission. Great, well maintained lawnmower. $1600. Polkville, NC. 704-473-0328. 10 INCH CONTRACTOR TABLE SAW, Delta Model 34-444, $195. Call 704-473-4813. MOWING DECK, NEEDS WORK, for sale. FREE piano, come and get it. 704-434-7761, 704-692-9915. BRAND NEW JAZZY ELECTRIC CHAIR for sale. For more details, call 704-487-1363, between hours of 3pm & 7pm. FIBERGLASS CAMPER SHELL with rear sliding glass window. Dimensions are 70x80x22. Call 704-692-4765 for price. LG 32” LED TV. like new condition, $160. 704-481-9945. 1996 HONDA SHADOW, 1100cc, $1200. 2005 Vision, 250cc, $1200. 1995 Lebaron Convertible, $500. Rascal 600T, Electric Mobility, $500. 828-4530828. STEYR, MANNLICHER M95 RIFLE, $150. Econ MP45 assault pistol, (Pro Ban), 3-25, 5-10 round clips, (permit), $650. Collection: WWII Hitler/Nazi, DVDS, books, VHS - Dagger, $100. 828-453-0828.
DRIVERS: CDL-A Company. Regional Opportunity! SignOn Bonus! Home Every Other Day. Great Pay + Bonuses. Excellent Benefits! Call: 87716’ LONG X 6’ WIDE Utility trail1BR 1BA APT: PERFECT FOR 600-2121. (3/18 & 25) er, all new wood, sides & floor, STUDENT. 4 miles to GWU. Country setting, $350 month + NOW HIRING CLASS A CDL deposit & utilities. No pets or DRIVERS with septic instal- smoking. Lisa, 704-591-1769. lation/pumping experience. Medical & dental insurance. LARGE 2BR TOWNHOUSE, Salary depends on experience. Duplex, Shelby, hardwood floors, fireplace, W/D hookups, central 704-739-5849. air & heat, NO HAP, NO PETS, DOMINOS PIZZA IS HIRING $475. 704-487-5480. full and part time drivers. Apply at careers.dominos.com store 2BR 1BA, FENCED YARD, gas heat, stove, refrig., trash pickup 5559. included. $550 month, $600 deFULL TIME TECHNICIAN posit. 704-466-8699. NEEDED. Must have auto, medium & heavy duty truck experiFor Sale ence. Must have own tools. Valid Drivers License required. Con- CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC tact 828-657-6373 for more info. OUTDOOR FURNACES. Heat GCA SERVICE GROUP is hiring your entire home and hot water. Production Workers. $9 p/hr with EPA Qualified. Call today about advancement opportunities. 12hr limited time, money-saving offers! rotating shifts, (2 days + 2 nights, Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces followed by 4 days off). Apply 828-245-0174. at Shelby Employment Security SQUARE DANCE DRESSES Commission, 404 E Marion St. size 14 and 16. $20 each 704Shelby. A criminal background 538-7934 check, results of which are not full/ necessarily a bar to employment, 6PC BEDROOM SET, and a drug screen are required. queen, not real wood, $350 obo. Tony Little Gazelle, $50, call 704DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED 974-2182. to deliver invoices in Shelby. Must be neat in appearance. FOR SALE: CAROLINA PANMust have own vehicle and know THER PSL 2 seats, Section 502, area. Cash paid weekly. Call Joe Seats 23, 24, (aisle seats). $2500 for PSL plus season tickets, Leggett at 704-487-5000. $1077. Call 704-482-7543. TRUCK DRIVER. Class A CDL License. Clean driving history CAST IRON WOOD BURNING last 3 yrs. Drug/Alcohol test re- INSERT w/forced air. Good conquired. Home on weekends. Full dition, $600 obo. 704-482-9333. or Part time. Also, hiring full time Leave message if no answer. office assistant. 704-481-0014, Shelby area. 2427 Oak Grove Rd, Shelby. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES,
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double axle, asking $1600. 704487-8186. ROLL TOP DESK, $150. White chaise lounge, $75. Good cond. 704-802-4532. OLDER JOHN DEERE LAWNMOWER for sale, 42” mowing deck, good condition. 704-7397298. ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, 1 year old. Also electric cart. 704-6005608. BERETTA CX STORM 45 cal carbine, new, $645. Remington Model 597 22 LR rifle, new, $200. Ruger 10/22 rifle, new, $250. 704-538-8010. WHIRLPOOL COMMERCIAL Heavy duty Washer, like new, $350. Baldor Powerchief generator, Honda GX HP motor, includes wheel kit, new, $595. 704-538-8010. TECHNICS INDOOR SOUND SYSTEM, 5 disc CD player & amp w/4 large speakers & cabinets, nice, $185 for all. 828-2897783. M & M USED APPLIANCES. Large selection, late models, 30 day warranty, in Ellenboro. 828305-0322 or 828-980-2477. BRICK HOUSE, 3BR, 1BA, fully remodeled, move in ready, located in Forest City. Just reduced to $75,900. 828-429-5202 or 828429-5858. BEES FOR SALE: 3 pound packages. Italian bees with Queen, $95. Bee hives w/ honey super, $139. Fred, 828-9800725.
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE: Sold out of seasoned wood. I have Oak & Hickory. $60 1/2 ton load. Cut, split & delivered. Senior Citizen & Military discounts. Open Sundays, 9am5pm. 1-828-395-0758. MILLER WELDER, Bobcat 225 stick welder, less than 50 hours, gasoline 25HP Kohler, $2500. 828-429-4565.
FEMALE YORKIE FOR SALE 10 months old. All shots up to date. Serious inquires only. $300. Call 704-284-2366. WESTHIGHLAND TERRIER, (WESTIE), AKC pups. 704-4826804.
Yard Sale
GROUP YARD SALE INDOORS – KM Women’s Club at 109 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain. Sat., March 2008 DWMH, 3BR, 2BA, excel- 21st. 7 am -11 am. If Snow – lent condition, full width covered Canceled. (3/11 & 18) FINN STRAW BLOWER, mounted on a trailer, 4 cylinder Wisconsin engine, $5000. 828-4294565.
porch, heat pump, kitchen disposal & all appliances included, new roofing in 2012, includes doublewide carport, $50,000. Must be moved! 828-429-5199. BOAT FOR SALE: Rigged for Stripers & Cats, 70HP & 5HP Troll. Must see! Call 828-4420101. SWIMMING POOLS! 12x24 inground, completely installed, 30 year warranty. Come & See! Retail, $16,900. Now $8,995. Offer Limited. 828-657-5944. FLAGS & FLAG POLES in stock. J Johnson Sales, Inc. 828245-5895.
INDOOR YARD SALE – Saturday, March 28th, 7 am – 12 (noon) at the kings Mountain American Legion Building, 613 E. Gold St., sponsored by Auxiliary for benefit of veterans. Rent a table for $7, contact LISA CARRIGAN, 704-747-6720 and pay by MARCH 27. Set up tables Friday, March 27th, 4-9 pm at the American Legion. Free Community Easter Egg Hunt at 1 pm sponsored by Post 155 and Legion Riders. (3/18 & 25)
Mobile Homes MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE, four, 1990 2BR w/appliances, $1700, you must move. One, 1985 3BR, 1000 sqft w/central heat/air & appliances, $3700, you must move. 980-329-6160. 1991 LIBERTY MOBILE HOME, $8900. 14 ftx90 ft, 2BR, 1BA, dbl carport, outside storage bldg. Located in Mountain Village Sr. Mobile Home Park, Gastonia, NC. Many extras. 704-458-9692. DOZEN MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE, Ellenboro area. 2 & 3 bedrooms, prices from $1500$6000. Delivery available. 828755-5257.
Motorcycles/ATVs 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE Scarlet red, only 13,848 miles. In excellent condition. Many extras. $17,500 OBO. 980-285-0918 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DELUXE Excellent condition. Dark/light candy root beer. Only 3,309 miles. $13,500 OBO. 980-285-0918 2012 KX 250, NEW TIRES, Well maintained, Rekluse clutch and more, asking $2800. Call anytime, 704-473-9635.
Pets/Livestock BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered. Male & female available. Bred for family companionship & protection. Both parents on site. Call 704-300-0207. FREE TO A GOOD HOME 2F papillon 8&9 yrs old. 1F Pomeranian 6yrs old. 2F & 1M - miniature Australian shepherds-3 yrs old. CKC-Reg. Call 704-4820178 CKC POMERANIAN PUPPIES, male, one black with white spots and one wolf sable, shots UTD, $400 each. 704-300-2240, 704300-1988 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-5381199 or 704-600-7847.
Public Sale NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE-Thursday, March 26, 2015 – 10:00 am at Cherryville Self Storage , 300 W. Main St., Cherryville, N.C. Notice is hereby given that various items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for unpaid rent, at the self storage facility. Rain date, Friday, March 27, 2015 – 10:00 am. UNIT 090-Ecquetin R. Johnson, PO Box, Cherryville, NC; UNIT 112-Charlie H. Hope, 705 North Dr., Cherryville NC; UNIT 124-Donna Anderson, 2074 Hines Circle Rd, Stanley, NC; UNIT 214-Roger D. Dover,130 Hawksbill Dr., Lincolnton, NC; UNIT 220-Regina Turner, 177 Martin St., Maiden, NC and UNIT 503-Candy L. Bostic, 208 J.C. Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, NC. ]
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FOR SALE BY OWNER: beautiful white brick home located at 502 Melville Rd. 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, all one level. $249,900. Call Jan -- (843) 877-5279. (3/11 &18) LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Realty at 704-567-9836 or www. bryantrealty.org. (3/04,11,18 & 25) 2.8 ACRES WITH 400 FT. FRONTAGE on 1st Broad River. Lot located on Cul de sac. Call for more information. 704-4771958. BELWOOD SUBDIVISION, off St. Paul’s Ch. Rd, Lawndale, only one lot left, 1.02 ac. with water, septic, and drive. For more info call Bryant Realty, Inc. 704567-9836 www.bryantrealty.org
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
Students participate in competition
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Kiser Elementary fifth grade students participated in a day-long STEM competition titled “Candy Heart Catapult Challenge.” Students were given the task of researching, building, testing and modifying catapults made out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, binder clips and other items from their desks. The students had to test and modify their catapults based on their knowledge of angle, friction, force, mass and momentum, then use it to launch candy hearts and marshmallows. The winning team from Sheri Lewis’ class launched their projectile over 50 feet. Montcross Chamber photo
Concerts at the Courthouse:
David Childers to perform at Historic Courthouse in Dallas The Gaston County Museum will be hosting a concert series located in the newly renovated Historic Gaston County Courthouse in Dallas. The series will focus on Americana style music being performed by some of the best artist in the region. This will be the last show of the series for this year. The next event will be Friday, March 27 from 7-9pm featuring David Childers. Childers is a musician, poet, historian, painter, and father. He grew up surrounded by music but did not pick up the guitar until he was in college. By the time he got serious about songwriting, he was a 37 year old practicing lawyer. David is best known for his work in the band David Childers and the Modern Don Juan’s. This group traveled throughout the eastern coast playing in prestigious venues and dive bars alike. Since 2009, David has been a founding member of the Over Mountain Men. The band released their first album through Ramseur Records titled “Glorious Day” and has been steadily performing to their loyal
fans throughout the United States. Bob Crawford, the bassist for the Avett Brothers and a fellow member of the Over Mountain Men describes David as “the most prolific North Carolina songDavid Childers writer alive. Everywhere I go people ask about him. Seating for the concert is first come, first served and the doors will open at 6:30pm. For additional information about this program, please contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681 ex 105 or at Jason. Luker@gastongov.com.
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Mayors Forum is March 20 The mayors of all six eastern Gaston County cities and towns will come together for a Mayors Forum panel discussion at the next Montcross Area Chamber Business Buzz breakfast on March 20, 2015, at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, from 7:30 until 9 a.m. Mayors will speak about accomplishments and
challenges in their communities and respond to audience questions. CaroMont Health is the sponsor. Breakfast will be provided. The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for others. Registration is required online at www.MontcrossAreaChamber.com, or by calling 704.825.5307.
A REAL ESTATE MOMENT …. With Steve Duncan “SPRING” INTO SELLING YOUR HOUSE! WHAT ALL SHOULD I DO TO SELL MY HOUSE? I get asked this question at nearly every listing appointment. There are so many questions and each situation and property is different. Real estate agents are used to working with many houses in various situations and locations and can provide the seller with valuable information on what you can to do to “Sell your House!” Curb Appeal: Stand at the edge of the street directly in front of your house. How does it look? Are the trees trim and looking healthy? Does the green grass have brown spots or worse, muddy areas? Does the house appear vibrant or tired? Each of these and other factors can be addressed with some basic work. Remember, “Your first impression might be your only chance, so it better be your best!” Interior Appearance: As you stroll through the front door, stop and look around. Yes, Grandmother’s table with the children and grandchildren’s carvings on the legs means a great deal and the curtains have been perfectly hanging for (lost count) number of years but is that what you want the potential buyer to see? Often, simple things inside and out can prepare a home best for presenting to buyers. • • • •
Removing “Stuff” to give a home a more spacious, open and bright appearance. Touch up paint inside and out can immediately transform a home. Some green plants and flowers, especially during this time of year can create more appeal. And that lawn can be green and trim to attract potential buyers to come and see your home.
All these “To Do’s” and more can be done without much cost and effort. Today, how your home appears through photos on the internet and advertisement are as important as how the property looks to the potential buyer when they are walking through your home. Having a real estate agent review your home from the street, through the front door and into your backyard can make a difference. Agents can provide experienced advice to help you present your home with its Best Presentation!
More about Steve Duncan After graduation from South Point High School, Steve earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Appalachian State University. He has been involved in a multitude of community activities, serving on various Boards and Commissions and working with community issues. When he is not working with real estate clients or volunteering, he is on his bike, (the kind you pedal) riding and racing across the southeast. A top performer for more than two decades, Steve has the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals whether selling or buying property. For additional information on how your home will compete in today’s market or to learn how your property can be transformed for its best “Presentation” and highest potential value, give Steve a direct call at (828) 777-5718.
STEVE DUNCAN - THE ALLEN TATE COMPANY Broker/Associate, CRS-GRI, CNHS, SFR, ALHS (828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct • Steve.Duncan@allentate.com